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    33 Cool Products That Are Both Fun *And* Useful

    Putting the "fun" in function.

    1. Super-cool foaming hand soap that pumps in the shape of a LIL' PAW PRINT OR FLOWER, PPL!!! Plus, it pumps the foam up onto your hand vertically, so you only need to use one hand to both pump *and* grab the soap.

    2. A set of adorbs owl planters – unlike most of your Instagram followers, they actually give a ~hoot~ about your horticultural endeavors.

    five of the small owl-shaped planters holding succulents

    3. A pack of pastel kitty pens that are super affordable AND adorable — they have freakin' tails on the caps, people!!!

    4. A whimsical double-layer bear face glass ~ear~ to make your morning juice, your afternoon tea, and everything in between a little sweeter.

    A hand holding the short glass, which has a clear outer layer like a regular glass and an inner layer shaped like an upside-down bear head with ears, eyes, a nose, and mouth. Filled with milk, the head looks white

    5. Or an equally ~zoo~tiful teapot and cup set sure to give you a warm fuzzy feeling.

    6. A clip-on ring light that can be used to upgrade pics and videos taken for business (e.g., social media, helping you look your best on Zoom calls) or pleasure (e.g., selfies, the 5,611th pic of your cat in your camera roll).

    7. A brilliant edge brownie pan so every piece is like a corner piece, for sweet-toothed folks who prefer to live life on the ~edge~. Name one thing more irresistible than a crispy-edged brownie straight out of the oven, I'll wait.

    You can also use it for savory dishes that are even better crispy, like mac 'n' cheese, lasagna, or casseroles. Plus, it comes with a spatula and some brownie recipes!

    Promising review: "There isn’t anything I don’t like about this pan. I was concerned that it’d be hard to clean with all the corners, but it isn’t at all. Bakes evenly. This purchase made my happy home happier!" —Borelified

    Get it from Amazon for $36.95.

    8. The cutest lil' on-the-go razor if you prefer your toiletries to be fun size. It's got an equally adorable carrying case that's perfect for gym bags, travel, or even leaving at your partner's house so you don't have to schlep your usual razor back and forth.

    9. Super-fun rhinestone flower pimple patches for anyone who wants to heal their zits while making a bold beauty statement.

    the purple, orange, pink, peach, and blue flower shaped patches each with a pink rhinestone in the middle

    10. As-seen-on-TikTok 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 cute, 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.

    scrunchie unzipped holding lip balm and bobby pins
    the scrunchie on reviewer's wrist

    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

    Get a pack of three from Amazon for $10.99+ (available in two color combinations).

    11. Delightful period tracker stickers perfect for your planner and for proving everyone who said that pads couldn't be cute wrong once and for all.

    sheet of smiley pad stickers with red hearts in the middle

    12. An adorable-yet-practical cat drinking fountain more fun (and less of an eyesore) than any human drinking fountain that has ever existed.

    13. A beautiful and classic embossed rolling pin so you can form pretty patterns on all your cookie creations. Because everything is better in floral print, and why should desserts be any exception?

    the rolling pin and floral embossed cookies
    Pastrymade/Etsy

    This Poland-based shop makes so many cool embossed rolling pins featuring all kinds of patterns and shapes!

    Promising review: "Perfect — the rolling pin is exactly as described and even comes with a recipe! I would recommend this item; my friend is going to love it." —Ageela Imamdin

    Get it from Pastrymade on Etsy for $26.72+ (available in two sizes).

    14. A satisfying whip-making pump that'll turn your go-to foaming cleanser into a marshmallow fluff–like foam so it'll go on more smoothly and feel like you're seriously pampering yourself.

    15. A wonderfully whimsical monster colander, which must have been designed by a comedic genius. I'd like to take a look inside that person's ~noodle~.

    yellow colander with eyestalk handles

    16. A teeny-weeny, adorable, retro-inspired Bluetooth speaker that's the perfect mix of old-school style and high-tech design. Rock out to your favorite tunes or just amuse yourself freaking out over how tiny it is!!!!

    17. A pizza-munching Pusheen backpack here to ensure schlepping your everyday carry items will never be boring again. This cutie will add a little pizza-zazz.

    The mint and white grid print backpack printed with pizza slices and Pusheen, with a Pusheen eating pizza zipper pull on the front pouch

    18. An aww-dorable Piggy Pop mold tray for anyone who's ever thought that pigs in a blanket should look a heck of a lot more like actual pigs, or who has ever wanted pretty much anything else in their life (from chocolate to ice to soap) to be pig shaped. Truly, who among us has not.

    19. An absolutely inspired car dipping sauce holder that'll clip to your vents and make your drive-thru meal an even more wonderful experience. You'll pity your fellow fast food patrons who are still spilling BBQ all over their seats or balancing ranch precariously on their center console.

    A reviewer dipping a chicken tender into a sauce cup stored in the red holder clipped to a car air vent

    20. A ridiculously affordable cat spoon, which can conveniently perch on your cup and provide a smile on mornings when you're ~feline~ blue.

    21. An adorbs cotton swab or toothpick holder shaped like a lil' succulent pal and far more stylish than keeping said items in their bulky cardboard boxes.

    the holders in pink and green with white round bases holding swabs and toothpicks with clear covers

    22. A spoopy silicone witch who'll cast her spell on you by being a double-duty helper — she can hold spoons *and* keep your pot vented to release steam!

    23. A Schitt's Creek dishwasher magnet so the Rose siblings can help save you the struggle of remembering (or yelling to your roommates) if it would be ~schitty~ to toss a dirty dish into the partially full dishwasher. Honestly shocked sweet, overworked Twyla didn't spend her lottery winnings on 100 of these for the café.

    round wood magnet with david's face and the text "ew, dirty" on one half and alexis's face and "yay! clean" on the other

    24. Adorable slippers with a microfiber mop bottom, so you can clean your floors every time you get off the couch to get a snack. They're a lazy person's dream.

    25. A bear-y precious rain jacket that'll keep you dry and cheery on otherwise dreary days, and may even have you wishing for rain so you can rock it.

    tan hooded jacket printed with bears and cats in the forest

    26. A brilliant blending bottle to totally ~shake up~ the way you make pancakes from now on. It's got a cap that doubles as a stand to fill it with mix, plus a built-in whisk ball so you can just shake it to mix your batter. Then you can squeeze out the perfect, mess-free amount into the pan. Batter up!

    reviewer squeezing batter into circles on a pan
    hands filling the bottle with mix, using the bottom cap as a stand

    They seriously thought of everything — it's even top-rack dishwasher safe!

    Promising review: "I LOVE this thing! Breakfast has never been faster or easier! And it doesn't make noise that will wake everyone up while I am mixing. The silicone tip is real silicone and does well against cast iron. I have never been able to get my pancakes this fluffy until now! So great! It is also super easy to clean. The bottom comes off to fill it up, and it turns into a stand by setting the top into the bottom setting." —KC Hunter

    Get it from Amazon for $11.32.

    27. A genius Pick 'N Peel stone kit that comes with a lava rock coated in latex-based glue, a refill bottle of the glue, and a picking hook, so you can oh so satisfyingly pick away whenever the urge strikes. *So* much better than picking at your skin, but just as soothing.

    28. A ~sweet~ and whimsical little clay bear no baker should be without. Add water to him, and he'll soften brown sugar you'd thought had hardened past use.

    29. Elizavecca Milky Piggy carbonated bubble clay mask, a top-rated and oh so fun blackhead-banishing 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 5,000 (!!!!) positive reviews and comes with an application spatula.

    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 $11.60.

    30. A mood-boosting ramen bowl and chopsticks set themed around your favorite Studio Ghibli flick, because a love of food is something that really unites you and most of Miyazaki's characters.

    31. Gorgeous Rifle Paper Co. file folders to make organizing bills, receipts, and other boring documents a little more fun and very aesthetically pleasing. It's possible, apparently.

    three folders in rifle paper floral prints

    32. An unbelievably awww-worthy animal waffle maker that'll make both kids and adults alike wonder why they've ever let breakfast be boring.

    The round waffle maker and palm-sized waffles in the shape of dog, tiger, cat, deer, and panda faces
    A reviewers batch of waffles dark golden brown with the text

    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 $37.95.

    33. The cutest darn cystic-acne-fighting soap you ever did see, made with natural antibacterial and hydrating ingredients. It may look adorable, but your zits are quaking in fear rn — they just can't ~bear~ it.

    teddy bear shaped soap

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