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1. A TikTok-famous floating pasta timer who goes by the name of Al Dente (LOL!) and who will sing a different melody (including the Godfather theme) seven, nine, and 11 minutes into cooking so you'll never overcook your noodles again. You'll actually want to cook (instead of getting takeout cacio e pepe) just so you can use him!
2. A silly but cathartic reversible plush narwhal or shark (from the makers of the bestselling reversible octopus) to serve the function of looking cute on your desk, but also letting housemates or coworkers know when you do and don't have patience for their (nautical) nonsense.
Find more awesome reversible plushies on TeeTurtle's Amazon storefront.
Promising review: "My husband now knows when he can approach when I am crocheting. 🙂 Happy: approach because I'm not counting. 😠 Mad face don't even think of coming near me. 🤣😂😆😍🥰😍🥰 Love how it flips around easily from mad to happy. Soft material and just totally adorable." —lsaboue
Get it from Amazon for $15 (available in seven styles).
3. Elizavecca Milky Piggy carbonated bubble clay mask, a top-rated, blackhead-banishing, and just plain F-U-N mask that starts to bubble once you apply it. Even without the skin benefits, it'd be worth it for the selfies.
It has over 11,000 (!!!!) 5-star ratings and comes with an application spatula, though I think it's much easier to apply with your fingers! I have and love this and reach for it when I want a fun way to pamper myself and get my skin looking glowy — or just want a fun at-home activity to do together when my mom visits!
Promising review: "Wow! I purchased this on a whim after seeing one of my favorite Youtubers try it out. I didn't expect a lot from it. I tried it out and was shocked!!! The mask was simple (and fun) to use. I wasn't sure I felt a lot happening while it was on, but it was pretty cool how the bubbles started to grow off of my face. Upon inspection after using this mask I was completely amazed. My face felt cleaner than it has in a very long time AND my pores looked amazing! I don't remember a time when I felt like my pores looked great before using this mask. I would highly recommend this mask to anyone. It's also so much cheaper than the GlamGlow ones I have been using (and didn't see near these results from)." —K. Textor
Get it from Amazon for $11.
4. The cutest cherry toilet brush because it turns out, toilet brushes don't have to be just an unsightly necessity. ~Pit~ure this: a bathroom with all the essentials, but that actually feels whimsical — that's about to be your reality.
Chec out a review of this cutie on TikTok!
Promising review: "This toilet brush makes me want to clean my toilet. It is so cute, exactly what I wanted, and works perfectly!! Fits nicely into my bathroom decor. It was delivered in perfect condition and I've used it three times now. If you're thinking about buying this...do it!" —Michelle Maroon
Get it from Amazon for $19.99.
5. Beauty Bakerie's epic Cookie Jar vegan eyelash set that's so much fun, it feels like a toy for grown-up beauty aficionados. It comes with a jar of four cookie-shaped compacts, each containing a mirror and a different style pair of reusable lashes. Sweet!!!
Beauty Bakerie is a cruelty-free, Black woman-owned beauty brand entirely devoted to *adorable* sweets-themed makeup goodies. Their website also has a whole page of Black Lives Matter resources you can check out here.
Promising review: "This is my first Beauty Bakerie purchase and I honestly bought it for the packaging. But these are amazing!! Currently putting them on and I remembered I didn't write a review. If you are on the fence get them! I wear eyelashes everyday and I wasn't sure if I would wear all the different lashes but I do! And they are all beautiful and can withstand multiple wears. The packaging is everything, each lash in its own cookie compact, and the price point is another plus. I cannot say enough good things about them, I am in love. I do hope they will eventually sell the cookies individually as well. OBSESSED!" —Ashley
Get it from Beauty Bakerie, Amazon, or Ulta for $40.
6. Bestselling Globbles fidget toys you can stretch, squish, and stick to the wall (!!!) without leaving messy residue. You're gonna be playing with these nonstop and the fam will probably fight over them, so you may wanna buy a set for every room in the house.
Check them out on TikTok.
Promising review: "Bought a six pack for my neurodivergent family. We are all either ADHD or autistic. I struggle with compulsive hair pulling and bought these to help keep my hands busy. They are the perfect size, more satisfying than a stress ball, clean easily, fun to hurl at the wall or ceiling, and so far have lasted very well. I did test the durability of one and did break one when I pulled it as hard as I could — the inside looks something like shaving cream and didn’t smell or anything. But if you have a kid who is an aggressive chewer, perhaps keep an eye on them." —Amazon Customer
Get a set of six from Amazon for $9.47.
7. A TikTok-famous, octopus-shaped blackhead-removing stick, aka a gently exfoliating, sebum-absorbing pal who might actually make you *look forward* to having breakouts so you can, uh, break him out.
Promising reviews: "I saw this on TikTok, it works great so far." —MarMarManuel
"After just two days of use, this adorable little octopus has done wonders for me, smells great too. Here's how I used it: I wore down the stick just a little to where the texture from the salt is visible, scrubbed around on my face so there was plenty of product, then I used my fingers to gently massage all the gunk away. Rinse, pat dry, and enjoy the softness. Highly recommended for people with sensitive skin like myself." —LuckLocust
Get it from Amazon for $12.50.
8. A dino-mite pen set featuring fine tips and a price that'll go down in (pre)history as pretty epic — less than $1 per pen! IDK about you but I really want to write with that wee stegosaurus.
Promising review: "I LOVE these pens. They are so cute. I wish there were more colors like purple. They do color in black ink so that’s great. They are SUPER FINE TIP and dry quickly. No smearing which is always a win. Worth the $. My students will love these as rewards." —Stephanie Alonso
Get a set of 16 from Amazon for $11.99.
9. An unbearably cute multipurpose everyday carry tool that's a fan, flashlight, *and* portable power bank all in one precious package. It'll be indispensable on vacations, during the summer, or just for anyone who runs hot. It's USB-rechargeable and can also be adjusted to stand upright on a desk!
Check it out on TikTok! Do note that using it as *both* a fan and a phone charger during a long day will probably drain the battery pretty quickly, so you may want to have an additional portable power option on hand.
Promising reviews: "Impulse bought this for a 90-degree day at Disneyland and now my kids cannot live without it. It lasted all day on one charge, even with the kids playing with it for hours. Also brought it camping and the flashlight was great for them. Bringing it on every trip from now on." —Michelle
"Love this little fan! Purchased during pregnancy because I was SO hot ALL THE TIME! The battery life per charge is great, the three speed settings blow the perfect amount of air, its compact size allows you to throw it in your pocket/purse/bag and take it anywhere, the fold-to-stand feature is great when holding it gets to be annoying, auto shut off when it hits something is top tier, and the flashlight is an added bonus. I still use it post-pregnancy. A+." —RCG
Get it from Amazon for $18.99+ (available in four colors).
10. A hilarious Baby Yoda lick mat you can spread with wet food or a fave treat to slow down speedy eaters of the canine or feline variety or just to provide them with a little extra mental stimulation at snack time! Reviewers also like using it as a distraction for anxious pets, and it's top-rack dishwasher safe. Is there anything The Child can't do?
As with pretty much all pet products, if you have a very enthusiastic eater or super chewer, def supervise them during use to make sure they don't bite or break off any pieces!
Promising reviews: "Wonderful distraction for 8-week-old puppy. Our puppy has two speeds: out like a light and 100 miles per hour. This mat spread with plain Greek yogurt and frozen for a bit wears him out! Highly recommend!" —Nicole
"This is the best mat for cats! Have two adult cats — one has been sick and we needed a way to encourage him to eat. This mat has been awesome. So many small spots for the cats to try out. They both clearly respond to the different textures. The green color makes it easy to see what food is left and they are not scared to approach it. One mat is big enough for them to share, but bought more to give them each one. Very easy to clean and surprisingly sturdy. Love that this is silicone and not hard plastic, and very flat with a small lip so good for whiskers. Would recommend highly." —CatParent
Get it from Chewy for $2.93 (originally $5.04; also available in a Darth Vader version).
11. Youthforia's BYO Blush Oil, aka a blush that adjusts to the pH of your skin and changes to a personalized, natural-looking color for you based on that. Science, amirite? Plus, this stuff is cruelty- and paraben-free and made with hydrating ingredients selected to be so skin-friendly, it's totally okay if your fall asleep without taking it off!
Youthforia is an Asian woman-owned small business that creates innovative beauty products made with at least 90% renewable ingredients. Check out this TikTok of the BYO Blush to see it in action!
BuzzFeed Shopping editor Emma Lord says, "I tried this out myself and I have to say, it is WILD watching it adjust to your skin's pH in real time. It was a very bright pink at first but super easy to spread — a bit like Glossier's Cloud Paint, except personalized. It's very long lasting, too — I applied in the morning and could still see a rosy glow by the end of the day."
Promising review: "Dewy and glowy. I tried it over makeup and it appeared as a strong pink shade but settled to a flushed, glowy color. I had my little sister try it too because I wanted to see the color change again and it lasted a really long time on her. The texture was smooth and it was easy to rub in and blend out." —Summer
12. A delightful Apple Watch stand to keep the key features of your beloved tech companion on display when you take it off *and* make it look like a cute lil' old-school gaming device. Now this is a ~score~.
Promising review: "My absolute favorite purchase of the year. My watch fits perfectly, no matter the band that I’m using. Plus, look at it, it’s ADORABLE. The '90s kid in me is so happy when I put my phone to charge every night. Excellent purchase." —Reviewer of Things
Get it from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in four colors). You can also get matching cases for AirPods and AirPods Pro!
13. A snoozing Pokémon desk buddy whose li'l beanbag serves three purposes: 1) to be a cozy bed for your pocket monster, 2) to be something you can satisfyingly squish during the workday, and 3) to be flipped over and used as a screen cleaner! TL;DR: this desk accessory is the very best — like no one ever was.
I got Snorlax in my stocking last year, and I LOVE him! He can lie down or stand up on his beanbag (though Snorlaxes aren't known for being upright creatures), and he just brings me joy. I futz with him constantly throughout the day. He's my pal!
Promising review: "Bought this guy as part of my girlfriend's birthday present as Bulbasaur is her favorite starter. She absolutely adores him! Little guy is currently sitting on her PC tower. I catch her smiling at him sometimes while we game together." —Tiphani Hoehn
Get it from Amazon for $14.99 (available in six Pokémon).
14. A cheerful Cherry Chomper, aka a friendly dude you can just press down on for mess-free prep of your favorite fruit. He also works on olives and is dishwasher safe!
15. A very clever dish towel that doubles as a guide to the best way to pair red wine with food. This comprehensive chart includes 34 wine styles matched with 56 types of food for recs on over 1,900 combinations. It has bonus wine facts printed on it, too, so get ready to impress all your dinner guests.
Always Fits is a wonderfully quirky small biz based in Massachusetts with a huge selection of cheeky and pop-culture-inspired gifts.
Get it from Always Fits for $17.95 (also available in a beer version).
16. The CUH-you-test caterpillar cord organizer buddy with seven slots ready to help your messy desk undergo a ~metamorphosis~ (you read that in Hilary Duff's voice, didn't you?) into a well-organized workspace.
Promising review: "He is perfect and pure and good and has never done anything wrong in his whole life. Somehow at least like 53 times cuter in person??? Also does a great job holding all my cables because of course he does. 10/10 would buy this good good boy again." —Jennii
Get it from Amazon for $9.99.
17. An adjustable, collapsible, microwavable, and Shark Tank-featured Pizza Pack container that can hold up to five slices at a time and must have been designed by someone with a true passion for leftover 'za — they truly thought of *everything*. I'm talking enough storage to cut down on pizza boxes in your fridge, a shape that prevents smushing and (*gasp*) topping loss, a vent on the top for reheating, and five 👏 removable 👏 dividers 👏 that not only keep slices from sticking to each other, but can serve as individual microwave plates for your leftovers lunch.
Check out the product (which is from a small biz!) on TikTok here.
Promising review: "It's always a pain to put away leftover pizza. It never seems to work. UNTIL THIS PRODUCT!!! I am very happy with my purchase. It's easy to keep the pieces separate from others and you don't have a large bulky box letting your crust dry out. You can use it for one piece or several — it is very easy to expand. The best part is that it is very easy to clean. Storing the Pizza Pack when not in use doesn't take up a lot of space either. Try it." —B. Cirincione
Get it from Amazon for $25 (available in six colors).
18. An Oogiebear, aka an easily cleanable and reusable little wand made just for the nasty task of removing the boogers and earwax your baby seems to constantly be producing. The loop end is good for mucus, while the scoop side is good for the dry crusty stuff (and of course, each end is accented with a cutie patootie bear face).
19. A Dracula garlic mincer for a spoopy way to spice up your cooking routine. Just decapitate him (IMPORTANT: do not then burn the body — you actually want to keep this vampire around), pop in the garlic, and mince away. You can also use him to crush nuts, ginger, and chilis, so prepping tricky ingredients will no longer ~suck~.
Promising review: "I purchased this as a gift for my friend who is a fantastic cook — she uses fresh ingredients almost exclusively — but pressing fresh garlic is a task usually delegated. No longer — Gracula is there for her. She uses him nearly every time she needs garlic (which is basically daily) and months later still makes a point of saying how much she enjoys the gift. I'm pretty sure she likes it better than other gifts I've gotten her which were more expensive/thought out, and I'm fairly certain it's what took me from 'good friend' to 'best friend,' but it be that way sometimes. Anyway, definitely recommended for people who cook with garlic and have a sense of humor." —L
Get it from Amazon for $24.95.
20. Genius storage scrunchies, because we've established that the pockets in most clothes are simply insufficient. Pop this baby on your wrist or in your hair for a hands-free and discreet way to keep all your essentials close. Plus, your cash and lip balm will appreciate their George Costanza–approved new life of being draped in velvet.
Promising review: "LIFE CHANGER. I don't have to bring my whole purse with me anymore. This fits so much more than expected and the colors are perfect. The blue especially is beautiful. Good quality." —Tia
"I am so excited about this! I just picked this up today as seen on TikTok. It is truly as cool as it looks. It’s also stretchy and usable and the pocket is big. Satisfied!!" —Sinclair Mcsorley
Get a pack of three from Amazon for $12.99 (available in three color combinations).
21. A sassy reversible corgi dishwasher magnet to minimize yelling to ask your S.O. if the dishes are clean or dirty but maximize the number of corgi butts in your household.
It also comes with an adhesive plate you can use if you dishwasher isn't magnetic, so you won't be left out of the fun! It's from an Iowa-based shop that makes lots of cute dishwasher magnets and other household goods.
Get it from BrothersBench on Etsy for $6.50 (also available in a Frenchie version here).
22. And speaking of animal butts, a tush-tastic eraser that'll actually have you looking forward to making mistakes so you can rub its cute little booty.
This Sacramento, California-based, Black woman-owned small business describes itself as "A stationery lover's paradise!" and indeed it is. They have soooo many cute pens, notepads, erasers, and more.
Get it from The Fine Print Paperie for $2.25 (available in three animals).
23. Fun light saber chopsticks to ensure no lunch will ever be a sad desk lunch ever again. You're an adult, so you actually are allowed to play with your food. And with these babies, no one would have the heart to ~force~ you to stop, anyway.
BuzzFeed Shopping writer Emma Lord loves these. She writes: "As you can see from the above GIF, I bought these for myself, and I love them to pieces. TBH, I use them as decor every bit as much as I use them to eat. Sometimes I just keep them in my work area to light them up during the day to feel fancy. They toggle back and forth between a bunch of different colors, like red, blue, yellow, purple, and multicolor, so you can either make them match *or* have a red and blue one together and bring ~balance~ to the Force."
Promising review: "The chopsticks are very durable, and the glow is bright. They're a bit bigger than I expected — but very pleased nonetheless with the product because it serves the purpose and is entertaining for kids, right up to adult Star Wars nerds. It also made the perfect gift for my fellow Star Wars nerds. I've been too busy playing with them rather than using them to eat food — but hopefully, that will eventually happen before the batteries need changing." —Anthony
Get them from Amazon for $14.97+ (available in two styles).
24. A duck! crossbody! purse! that is just so ducking cute (and for once, that is not an autocorrect error). This'll fit the ~bill~ when you're just looking for a cute and compliment-worthy way to stash your essentials for the day.
Promising review: "I have decided to name my purse Goosebert. Goosebert is very cute and very durable. He also has plenty of space for your phone, money, and any other necessities. Most definitely worth the money." —Johnathon Stidham
Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in three designs).
25. Silly Poopy's Hide & Seek game, aka a bestselling toy you'll reach for every time the kiddos' cry of "I'm bored!!!!" feels imminent. The whole fam will have a blast (fart pun sort of intended?) playing hide and seek with it — you just hide the rainbow poop emoji pal, then search for him together, meaning no one actually has to try to hide in uncomfy spots around the house to play.
Check out a TikTok of the Silly Poopy game.
Promising review: "Let me tell you that if you want hours of endless fun of hide and go seek without having to hide yourself, this is a must get! When it's hidden it makes various toot noises and says stuff so the kids know if they are close. And when they find it and press the button to do and sing the silly poopy dance ... even you will dance and sing along!!! Doesn't need batteries and come on, it's poop? Who doesn't think poop and toot noises are funny and if they don't they are lying to themselves. A must-have for fun with your kids without barely doing any work!!" —andrea kelli gorman
Get it from Amazon for $20.38.
26. A friendly frog soap dispenser pump to make washing your hands an exceedingly adorable experience. Put him in your powder room and prepare for compliments from guests who will be ~ribbit~ed by his lil' smile.
27. A mini USB lamp perfect for your desk, bedside table, or WFH space and that comes with *stickers* of Smoko's famously cute characters (unicorns, potatoes, boba tea cups, etc.) so you can customize it to your heart's content. '90s kid vibes + modern-day USB port convenience = a win-win.
Promising review: "Simple but adorable little light! I just got this lamp today and I love it! It gives a good amount of light when turned on. And I love how it comes with stickers (two sheets) so you can customize your light however you like! Also, the box the lamp comes in is adorable. I'm not throwing the box away LOL! I really recommend this light if you want a non-expensive, simple, and cute light to accompany you during the dark hours; it's worth it!" —Suzuki S.
Get it from Smoko for $8 (originally $16).
28. A little cow tabletop vacuum that'll actually moooootivate you to get the crumbs up off your desk instead of living with the remnants of Monday's sandwich and keep your kitchen table clear after a messy family meal — and that's no ~bull~.
Get some AA batteries for it here.
Promising review: "Cutest gift. This is the third one of these that I’ve bought. I got one for my parents, and they loved it and left it on the table and used it all the time. And my aunt saw it, and she loved it, so I bought one for her. Over the years, my mom and dad‘s first one broke, so this is the third one I’ve bought because they really loved it — they left it on the table even though it didn’t work anymore! Now, they got one that actually works. They still kept the old one. I think that’s hilarious." —Bo Delair
Get it from Amazon for $15.99.
29. OMG-worthy 3D-printed, wearable chopsticks so you can snack like a master — I'm talking no chip seasoning on your fingers, meaning your keyboard, gaming controller, or whatever you're multitasking on stays clean. These are the kinds of innovations you dreamt of as a child.
They're from a small biz based in Dallas.
Promising review: "I love these wearable chopsticks! No more having to wipe my hands off before using my mouse; I can just wear this. It's fun, convenient, and mess-free. Plus, it forces you to snack a little more slowly. I also love the color I got, and it seems durable for the price." —Sara K
Get it from Ridha 3D Printing on Etsy for $4.90+ (available in 23 colors and two styles).
30. An unbelievably awww-worthy animal waffle maker sure to make both kids and adults alike wonder why they've ever let breakfast be boring.
It's nonstick and can make seven different snack-size animals at once!
Promising review: "These waffles brought smiles and giggles to our breakfast table. Our kids are 10.5 and 12, and they really enjoyed the animal shapes and particularly the 'dipping' size of the waffles. And so did my husband and I. The waffle maker is super easy to use, all the faces were clearly imprinted, and I didn't have any issue with cooking time or uneven browning. LOTS of FUN! At $30, why not? Wish we'd had this years ago!" —jchungmd
Get it from Amazon for $34.95.
31. And finally, a pair of downright drool-worthy flame design cowboy ankle boots that are statement makers, but would actually go with tons of outfits. Reach for 'em whether you're wearing a dress or skirt (mini, midi, maxi, I don't care) or jeans (wide leg, boyfriend, straight, or skinny — again, all fair game) for a look that's totally fire. 🔥
Get them from Nasty Gal for $169 (available in women's sizes 5–10).
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