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    34 Inexpensive Products That Are A Combo Of Fun *And* Useful

    Everything you didn't know you needed, from a Disney Parks cookbook (Dole Whip, anyone?) to a strangely satisfying cleaning putty.

    1. A single-handed tape dispenser, because wrapping presents is always weirdly stressful — this makes it way easier so you corners can *actually* stay tight. Just pull the lever to cut the tape!

    2. A borderline genius nail-drying *spray* that with one quick spritz helps your polish dry sooooo much faster, so you can get back to snacking and texting your friends back without ruining your fresh nails.

    The spray bottle with text "instantly dries laquer"

    3. A just-the-right-size planner with a stately faux leather cover, tabbed sections, gold foiling, and weekly and monthly sections so you at least feel like your life is in order. Mood.

    The brown planner with gold foil year stamp

    4. Essence's Lash Princess mascara, which over *93,000* five-star reviewers swear by for dramatic length and volume *without* clumps, thanks to the flake- and gob-free formula and cone-shaped brush.

    A reviewer's lashes before mascara, after one layer, and after two layers, with dramatic length and volume after

    5. A set of three *fabric* resistance bands so you can add some more movies to your at-home workout, without the rolling, pinching, and snagging caused by latex ones.

    Models using the bands and showing the light, medium, and heavy resistance versions

    6. Glossier's new ~Beauty Bag~, a coated cotton makeup pouch perfectly sized to house *all* your essentials (standing up!) and in what I think is the best color combo of all time.

    The zippered pink and red pouch with glossier logo

    7. The Unofficial Disney Parks Cookbook for anyone who is missing their Dole Whip, Mickey Pretzels, churros, or Star Wars blue milk — this has recipes inspired by all three and more!

    The cover of the book

    8. A clear acrylic makeup mixing palette so you can stop wasting product on the back of your hand (and later getting it...all over your clothes) when applying cream and liquid products with a brush. It's great for mixing custom colors too!

    The clear rectangle with blush and foundation on it

    9. An ombre crystal soap-making kit great for scientists-in-the making of any age. It comes with everything you need to make three unique geode-like soaps for a combo of fun and learning you really can't beat — and the results are just plain ole pretty.

    The kit with the three finished soaps

    10. A mug warmer to keep your coffee, tea, ho cho, hot toddy, nice and toasty while you power through your work during the colder months without having to interrupt yourself for a trip to the microwave.

    A reviewer's mug on the round coaster-like warmer

    11. A pair of thick *sherpa*-lined sweatpant joggers which are basically like a giant hug for your legs. Can you *imagine* a comfier pair of pants??

    12. An anti-fogging spray to keep your glasses crystal clear while you stay Masked-Up. One quick spritz, let it sit and dry on your lenses, and you're good to go!

    A reviewer in a mask and glasses with no fogging, and holding the spray bottle

    13. A book of *supersized* New York Times Sunday crosswords for when you need a little break but also want to give your brain a little workout. This has all the productive procrastination you'll need.

    The cover of the book, with 500 crosswords

    14. A hard water stain cleaner reviewers swear by to banish the peskiest dried water stains and soap scum from glass shower doors, faucets, tiles, you name it.

    A reviewer showing their glass door cloudy before cleaning, and crystal clear after with five stars and review text "awesome product, saves money big time"

    15. A cashmere-esque scarf you can throw over your coat all day this winter, wrap around your torso as a shawl this spring, and even use as a cozy blanket on those freezing airplanes.

    A model in the burgundy scarf with fringe

    16. A jar of Fresh's Petal Soft Deep Hydration lip balm to condition and soften your pout, delivering hydration for *24* hours. The silky smooth texture and rose scent reviewers love is really just the cherry on top.

    The jar of cream

    17. An electric handwarmer that's *also* a backup battery for your phone so you and your favorite device can feel ~recharged~ on cold days.

    A hand holding the black, computer mouse sized and shape warmer

    18. A chunky knit satin-lined winter beanie to keep your head toasty warm when the temperatures drop *and* help protect your hair from damage and moisture loss without disrupting your style or curl pattern.

    19. A pack of Wander Beauty gold foil under eye masks that'll look *and* feel incredibly luxe as they work to brighten and hydrate your under eues —

    Someone in the gold under eye patch masks

    20. A portable pack of soap sheets, because when public bathrooms run out of soap (especially in times like ::gestures around::) that is *not* a good feeling.

    The paper thin lavender soap sheets, which come in a matchbox size box

    21. A paint can filled with *three* sizes of gummy bears (regular, mini, and GIANT) that'll make the perfect gift for an Goldilocks in your life — or just for yourself.

    The "unbearably awesome" can with gummy bears

    22. A subscription to HBO Max, because if you haven't heard, Warner is releasing all their movies next year on the platform. Plus there's already tons and tons of great content on there now (we're talking Doctor Who, The French Prince, classic films like Casablanca, and all the HBO shows you know and love).

    The HBO max banner with an image from Wonder Woman 1984

    23. A Dolly Parton mug you'll want to put on display on the coffee table or kitchen counter to make fueling up for another grueling workday just a little better. Pour yourself a cup of ambition, bb.

    The mug with an image of Dolly and "Caffeine" written three times to imitate "Jolene"

    24. Knope for President, a Parks and Rec-inspired card game where players compete to "spin" various scandals they get ~dealt~, all of which are inspired by the TV show.

    The game with cards and vote button tokens

    25. Milk Makeup Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil Hydrating Face Mask if you're looking for mess-free application. Just swipe the stick applicator over your face, leave it on to five to ten minutes, then rinse for calmer, gently exfoliated skin.

    26. A Baby Foot exfoliating peel that'll make dead, dry, rough foot skin a distant memory. Just pop the mitts on your feet, sit with them on for an hour, then take 'em off and live your life. A few days later you can just sit back and watch your dead, dry skin fall right off.

    A reviewer's feet mid-peel

    27. The Complete Whiskey Course, a tasting school (with 10 classes!) in book form for the burgeoning whiskey lover in your life — and even if you don't like the brown stuff yourself, it'll be fun to do together.

    The cover of the book

    28. A cleaning putty to easily (and kind of fun-ly!) clean your car air conditioner vents, laptop keyboard, cupholders, remote buttons, and any other tricky little areas where dust and crumbs accumulate.

    Model using the putty to clean out an air vent

    29. A cute cactus-covered wireless charger you can customize with your name so everyone else in your household knows it's YOURS whenever your phone is feeling a little bit ~low-energy~.

    The pink wireless charger with illustrated cactuses and a name

    30. A reusable Revlon oil-absorbing roller stick with a ball made of volcanic stone that sucks the excess shine right off your face. Just pop it out and give it a wash once in a while and you can reuse it over and over and over again!

    The rollerball stick on a pile of volcanic stone

    31. A desktop inflatable tube guy that can teach everyone a dance move or two. Why *couldn't* use the laugh that this thing provides?! Plus it makes a great gift for ::checks list:: just about anyone.

    The red guy with box and booklet

    32. A Friends-inspired letter board with 145 letters, icons, and images to spell out your very fave quotes from the show, depending on how your mood ~pivots~.

    The letterboard shaped like the yellow frame from friends with I'll be there for you written on it with icons like the central perk logo and a lobster

    33. A Dracula garlic mincer for anyone who appreciates irony, has strong feelings about their favorite vampire, or just really loves garlic bread. And if you're on board with all three like me, even better.

    The mincer that looks like Dracula (just twist the head to mince) with garlic bread

    34. And a cute little buffalo plaid iced coffee koozie, because it's iced coffee season all year round (I refuse to hear otherwise) but we'd like to keep our fingertips from freezing.

    A smoothie in the koozie

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