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Calling all the Lydia Deetz fans out there...these products are truly strange and unusual.
You can find a handful of wacky and wonderful things in this Toronto, Canada-based small biz.
Promising review: "This is so fun. It's a great gift for anyone that likes to BBQ!!" —Emma Paynter
Get it from Tom's Ridickulous Things on Etsy for $31.18.
This includes all the hardware you'll need to hang it, the macrame hanger, and a cushion. You can see my cat (above, right) using the bed above a bunch of fall decor – were it not for the hanging ability, I wouldn't have had room for a bed!
Promising review: "This is worth every penny! My kitten loves sleeping and playing in it! The bed is really good quality and it's the perfect fit!" —Rachel Eggers
Get it from Amazon for $39.94.
Promising review: "I'm so happy! This is a fantastic candle!!!" —Anna
Get it from Mother of Pearl on Etsy for $34.99.
Promising review: "Got exactly what I expected. Not a high-end, fancy fixture, a nicely priced, fun lamp I could drop in a corner and add some lumens to my home office. Super easy to assemble. Came with extra bolts/washers/etc. and I LOVE that. Hate when a company fails to include the required hardware for assembly. Love that they included extra! I found that once assembled and positioned, I had to go back once to tighten everything. Not sure if that was because I was not aggressive enough the first time, but once I went over it again, works great – stays in place. Want something charming, unpretentious and fun that lights up a section of room? I recommend you consider this floor lamp." —John R.
Get it from Amazon for $96.99+ (available in four colors).
Did you know there are BUGS outside? Billions of them.
Promising review: "It was a cold, windy, snow-filled day. The kids were getting cabin fever being cooped up inside, so it was perfect having this mini s'mores-maker. We watched movies, drank hot cocoa, and ate delicious s’mores ALL from the comfort of my cozy bed." —Timothy Goeres
Get it from Amazon for $24.89.
This bouquet includes five sticks of buffalo, five hot venison, five mild venison, and five sticks of elk...that's 20 ounces of meat altogether!
Promising review: "This was a Valentine’s Day gift for my husband. It arrived on time, nicely packaged. He really liked it. This is the perfect gift for a man or woman who appreciates thoughtfulness and practicality. The meat sticks are delicious and are not just beef but four gourmet game meats. I would recommend this gift." —Fan Girl
Get it from Amazon for $59.99.
Promising review: "This is an excellent and well-sized pet bed! It definitely fits our 23-pound pitbull puppy with extra room for her to grow into. The mustard yellow is not super bright and more on the muted, slightly darker side, which is more than ideal for our living room color palette. It looks very high quality and chic!" —Lam-Anh
Get it on sale from Novogratz on Wayfair for $130.05 (originally $259.99; available in two colors).
The flexible design makes it possible to fit this light into any toilet bowl. And it even has a lifetime guarantee!
Promising review: "I've had this device for a little while now and I absolutely love it! The light detector and motion detector work together to only turn the toilet light on when it senses darkness and movement. I love that there are 16 different colors you can choose from, and you can raise or lower the brightness of each color. I ended up getting two of these toilet lights for both of my bathrooms and my guests love it. I give the product 5 stars for its low price and for the control/options it gives me." —Sergio Rios
Get it from Amazon for $14.95.
Promising review: "I adore this mat!! It’s perfect, great quality, and reached me fast. If you are on the fence, just go for it!" —Jana Salinas
Get it from Cassell C Creations on Etsy for $42.99+ (available in two sizes).
Promising review: "Purchased for Christmas Gift. Shipping was scary fast, and it’s everything it’s intended to be. If you want something that tastes good and is easy to swallow, don’t buy this. This stuff is meant to turn people’s faces sideways and their worlds upside down. Great gag gift! 10/10 would buy again." —Austin V
Get a pack of six from Amazon for $28.99.
I own this and I can confidently say it's one of the biggest joys I've had during my quarantine life. Not only is the garden itself a gorgeous addition to my apartment but the process is truly fool-proof, with step-by-step instructions that have given me confidence with a hobby that's totally out of my comfort zone. The Rise Gardens app tells you everything you need to know about caring for your plantlings, and watching them grow so quickly is so satisfying! They have a great selection of herb and vegetable seeds to chose from – so become the apartment farmer you were always meant to be!
Promising review: "I couldn't be happier with my garden! It's thoughtfully designed, easy to use, and we have delicious fresh produce year round. It's a really beautiful accent piece. There is some noise from the water draining, but over time you get used to it – I actually enjoy it now. This thing is BRIGHT though, so not necessarily suitable for any room. I had a couple of problems with the power supply and EC/pH sensor at first, but customer service was quick to send replacements. I'm looking forward to trying out different types of plants, and thinking of buying a second one since nutrient requirements are different for young and old plants." —Ross
Get it from Rise Gardens for $549+ (available in three sizes).
Promising review: "This mug is so cute it is worth the hassle of handwashing! You will certainly get comments when you show up in the conference room with this! You will find out very quickly which of your friends and coworkers are fans of Criminal Minds. I LOVE this mug!" —Tracie
Get it from Amazon for $19.79.
Owner Titus Beitzel is a "retired operations manager who loves to design and build unique conversation pieces incorporating metals, woods, and electrical." And this shop has the recipes to prove it! Everything Beitzel creates is eye-catching and curious. BTW, the shop is based in Salisbury, Pennsylvania.
Promising review: "This is very solid and awesome! It works perfectly." —Alex Hanin
Get it from Wild Oaks Metal Works on Etsy for $95.
Promising review: "This puzzle is unlike any I've done. It is three pictures superimposed on top of each other. One you cannot see at all without the filtering glasses. The other two blend together. You solve using pattern recognition mostly. It took a long time, but I enjoyed every minute. I got one as a gift and one for myself." —Kristin
Get it from Uncommon Goods for $20.
Promising review: "I love unique items. Especially kitchen items. I love the way it is designed and looks like a splash. It hold utensils very well." —Judith R. Cox
Get it from Amazon for $7.98.
Promising review: "This is a super fun lamp with various poses. The ability to change the stance is fun for my toddler and helps develop his creativity. It looks good on our desk. I also loved that it is touch-sensor activated to give it a premium look and feel. I do wish it had better cord management, so maybe a good upgrade for the manufacturer. Overall I'm satisfied and it met my expectations." —Bargain
Get it from Amazon for $49.88+ (available in three colors).
Promising review: "This is such an awesome purchase!! I soaked it overnight like the directions tell you to — if you follow them you will get the desired outcome. I soaked Monday and then Tuesday morning I dried it, stuck it back in the box, and placed it next to a window. The curtain was drawn, so it didn't get too much sunlight. I've sprayed it daily since then, and here on Sunday, five days after, I already have a beautiful batch of gorgeous-looking baby mushrooms. You won't be disappointed. I will most likely buy this again!" —Breanna
Get it from Amazon for $15.99+ (available in three styles).
Promising review: "Love it! My 11-year-old son won't stop holding it and playing with it. What's not to love? I give 5 stars." —Kimberlee c.
Get it from Amazon for $5.59.
Promising review: "This should be called 'take a dump like an elephant.'" —Vincent B.
Get it from Amazon for $11.97.
Promising review: "I got this as a birthday gift for my niece who loves to write and dreams of becoming a writer. I put this pillow on her bed while she was at school, and when she came home, she did not stop talking about it! She already wrote on it, washed it, and wrote again. It washes very well — it looks new even after washing a couple of times." —DIZZY098
Get it from Amazon for $19.95 (available in seven styles).
Promising review: "I've gotten so many good ideas and 'aha! moments' from this book. I am looking forward to giving it out as a baby shower gift or for a mom who is in a funk. I read a little bit here and there while I'm putting my toddler to bed and have found myself referencing the book for ideas when I need to change things up. (Dinner in odd places? Genius! Making my 2-year-old say 'pee' to brush his teeth? Exactly what I needed.) I hope there's a new edition because I already have some ideas of my own. Haha." —couleurvanille
Get it from Amazon for $8.59.
This packet includes 10 tablets.
Promising review: "My friends and I tried these at my sleepover, and let me tell you, we went to flavor town. Ours lasted 30 minutes, which was the perfect amount of time to try all the fruits and other things we wanted. Lemons are delicious!!!" —Picky Shopper
Get them from Amazon for $16.99.
Promising review: "This is an awesome quality product! My husband has always had an issue with bad breath, even though he's ridiculously meticulous about his oral hygiene. Yet he still had the most rancid breath. Our 12-year-old son was the same way: great oral hygiene — terrible, knock-you-over-and-kill-all-living-things-in-a-mile-radius breath. HORRIBLE! They both had been evaluated for possible gut issues because we couldn't figure out what could possibly be causing it. Enter the tongue scraper! Just like that — BAM! No more bad breath at all! You have no idea how horrible it is when you can't stand your own husband's and son's breath. I no longer need a respirator to be in the same room as them." —Kelly A Torres
Get it from Amazon for $10.95.
Promising review: "Honestly, the best $7 I've ever spent." —Courtney Sparling
Get it from Amazon for $6.99.
Promising review: "This is fun to put on some pigs! While this is adorable, you need a calmer average sized pig for this costume. Our parkour pig is MUCH harder to get into a costume, but the 'loaf' goes into it easily." —mulitpigowner
Get it from Chewy for $8.73.
This woman-owned business was started by artist Vera, whose pieces attracted enough attention on her online shop (back in 2010) that she now has two brick-and-mortar storefronts in NYC. I own several pieces from Verameat, including my wedding band.
Get it from Verameat for $280 (available in four stone designs).
Promising review: "I bought this to remove baked items from my ceramic coated muffin tin so I wouldn't damage the finish. It works very well and is easy to clean. It's perfect." —G. Burgess
Get it from Amazon for $16.
This incudes three locks and 19 (mental and physical) puzzles you must solve before a mad scientist turns you into werewolves...and you've got *exactly* one hour to do it. You can even connect this to Alexa for a more immersive experience.
Promising review: "We loved this game. We did it for my husband's birthday with some friends. We have done a few escape room games and they were very similar and easy. This was so much better and had great puzzles with different types of challenges. We would highly recommend this game to anyone that likes a good challenge and loves escape room type of games." —Stacey Wilson-Rivera
Get it from Amazon for $22.99.
When I first read business owner Brenda Kessler's Etsy bio I was delighted by her fun personality. As I read reviews of her products and customers' experiences working with her, I realized we ALL want to be her best friend! Her quality products and service prove that you get far more than you pay for when buying from this shop. Kessler runs her business from her farm in New Ross, Indiana.
Promising review: "This went BEYOND my expectations! It is so beautiful and the little tag with my beloved Lolly's name on the back is so sweet and the perfect touch. The whole process could not have been easier — the imprint kit came with super clear instructions, the 'clay' wasn't stiff at all and my dog was totally fine with it. There was even a little extra tape to make sure the *included* return package didn't pop open. I really appreciated being able to send a text with a picture to make sure my imprints were okay. Everything was so thoughtful, I am beyond satisfied!" —Siri Devta Kaur Khalsa
Get it from Brenda Kessler Designs on Etsy for $115+ (available in five sizes).
To customize, simply upload a photo and add in a message with 50 characters or less!
Promising review: "This is such a random thing, I couldn’t resist getting it for my friend as a Christmas gift. We always buy each other silly gifts. I think I outdid myself this year. Everybody loved it. I can’t wait to see when it starts to sprout or how she looks when it shrivels. The picture is actually a thin sticker that they put on the potato. The message you can have put on the other side looked like someone with nice penmanship wrote it with a permanent marker." —3000gtvr4
Get it from Amazon for $21.99.
Reviews in this post have been edited for length and clarity.