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    32 Useful Products That — Surprise — Aren’t From Big-Box Retailers

    Shop small, say less boo. 😜🥰

    1. A pretty sock set to keep your feet warm and help you join the fight against breast cancer!

    box of three pairs of ankle socks in different pinks ranging from light to medium to dark pink

    2. Milky toning lotion you'll want ASAP if chilly fall weather has rendered your skin thirsty af. Behold, a solution packed with hyaluronic acid for locking in moisture and meadowfoam seed oil to heal and nourish your barrier.

    3. A garlic or clove keeper to stretch out the shelf-life of your cloves by keeping them safe from light and moisture in the air.

    a ceramic jar with holes all over it and a lid on it

    4. The Classic All You bra you'll want in as many available colors if you've got small ta-tas and despise cup gaps the way I do. Honey, these things are going to be your ANSWER.

    5. And! A ribbed halter top with a built-in bra that'll actually feel secure when you decide on a braless day.

    6. A moisturizing meltdown acne oil that — per the 1,000+ 5-star reviews? — will make those breakouts (and the remaining hyperpigmentation!) throw up two fingers and peace out. Use it to spot treat OR mix into your moisturizer for daily maintenance.

    model holding the acne oil bottle and applying some of it to her face

    7. These adorable lil' tea bags in different shapes and flavors to bring some extra fun to tea time.

    8. Turmeric guava cleanser so you can wash all the impurities outta your skin and replenish it with nourishing ingredients meant to prevent inflammation and help minimize breakouts.

    the bottle of guava turmeric cleanser with a push top

    9. A fleece winter gaiter to keep your neck warm and maybe even serve as an extra face covering when you forget your mask (we've all done it, boo!).

    left side shows a person wearing a face covering that's black with a white print and pulled up over their nose while the right shows another person wearing it pushed down so it just wraps around their neck like an infinity scarf

    10. A Sip! Sip! Hooray! Congrats gift box so you can send some celebratory love for all of the beautiful moments in the lives of folks you love — without having to put every single thing together yourself.

    the gift box with a blue, white, and gold mug, a gold tea infuser, and a blue card

    11. A customizable pillbox for your nightstand to organize your pills in something that won't scream, "THIS IS A PILLBOX WITH ABSOLUTELY, POSITIVELY NO STYLE WHATSOEVER." Cuz why not?

    12. Snack-themed Mickey Mouse tumblers so dang pretty, you'll almost wanna put 'em on display and not even sip from 'em... But only almost. 😏✨💕

    nine tumblers with an array of mickey mouse-shaped heads that are also designed as lollipops or donuts

    13. pretty bud vase (small yet mighty eye-catching) to wake up a bland room with some fun colors, patterns, and texture.

    three polymer clay vases with a white background and 3D colorful prints on them. The first has a tiger in orange and blue, the middle has 3D rainbows, and the thrid has different lines looping in random colors
    three more bud vases. From left to right, they have colorful 3D polka dots, the random lines again, and the rainbows
    Sun Sprinkles Shop / Etsy

    They're from a small business called Sun Sprinkles Shop, founded by by Holly, a Michigan-based artist and jewelry designer.

    Promising review: "This shop is so awesome! I loved my baby vase and bought it to put on my desk. It’s so cute and the perfect size! Also, really high quality, the effort put into this piece is amazing!" —Campbell Adams

    Get these small ones from the Sun Sprinkles Shop on Etsy for $45+ OR get the larger versions for $65+ (both sizes available in four different styles).

    14. A milk carton–shaped glass that'll bring some stylish fun and school lunch nostalgia to your (OK, OUR) sipping sessions.

    a short glass shaped like an open milk carton

    15. A water-saving colander and mixing bowl set to bring out the multitasker in you as you maneuver the kitchen.

    16. A witchy face mask for carrying a lil' extra magic into all the "no-mask-no-entry" spots you'll frequent this season.

    black face mask made of cloth that has small white animated witch heads on it and bats flying

    17. A charming rug guaranteed to add extra personality to whatever room you place it in and be the first thing you ~spot~ when you enter.

    18. A meatball storage tray so you'll get those perfectly shaped spheres (preferably stuffed with an appropriate cheese 😋) done in no time.

    three meatball storage trays stacked on top of each other sitting on a wooden table with a recipe book

    19. A handmade ottoman to make you feel all ~bubbly~ inside whenever you kick your feet up on something so artistic and functional.

    A model laying their feet on the bubbly floor pilloq
    A. bubbly floor pillow on a the floor next to couch and blanket
    Etsy / Suuna Design

    This cool ottoman is from Sunna Design, a family-owned small business based in Latvia. The brand specializes in floor pillows, mats, rugs, and stools featuring their signature bubbly style.

    Promising review: "I LOVE this ottoman! I purchased in ochre and it's gorgeous. Excellent communication, and the ottoman rocks. It looks amazing in my space and is super comfy. Wonderful fun statement piece!" —Rubybeck

    Get it from Sunna Design on Etsy for $200.88+ (available in eight sizes and 16 colors).

    20. A marble travel bottle set so you can (stylishly!) tote your skincare products without having to take the original space-hoarding packaging.

    two squeeze bottles for travel with one being mostly white marble and the other being mostly black marble print

    21. Fun and reusable glass straws to keep on deck if you're like me and very on board with sustainability but very not on board with the quick-to-sog cardboard straws places have started giving out.

    22. A Marble Pothos plant that'll instantly refresh your space and help you flex that green thumb of yours. 🌿

    The Pothos plant hanging in a macrame hanger

    23. A luxe sweatshirt to stay extra toasty when you head out on a crisp fall day or just cozy up on the couch. You'll also be supporting a brand committed to employing and celebrating the creativity of people of all abilities.

    model wearing the pink sweatshirt with floral print letters that spell out "love"

    24. A faucet splash catcher because finally having a solution for the puddle of water that gathers behind the sink will be the slice of peace you surely deserve.

    a flat rectangular cloth with a small cutout hole that fits around the sink faucet

    25. The Habit skin mister, a touchless SPF 41 facial spray so you can reapply sunscreen in the recommended two-hour intervals without messing up your makeup.

    Model spraying the mist on her face

    26. A cordless wooden phone speaker that'll amplify the sound from your phone with zero wires, batteries, or power sources! You can even personalize it to make it extra unique.

    The phone speaker with the name "NATHAN" on it, playing music from Spotify on an iPhone

    27. A waffle-knit blanket set — minimalist yet pretty enough to make your room still look decor magazine ready even when the bed's not made. 

    brown linen blanket on a bed with matching linen pillowcases on the pillows. The bed is unmade.
    MagicLinen

    The blanket set is from Magic Linen, a family-owned brand based in Lithuania that also sources its materials from other locally based, family-owned brands. Also, you'll be happy to know that Magic Linen takes custom orders!

    Promising review (cinnamon waffle blanket): "We now own the waffle blanket in two colors — the dusty rose and the cinammon — and we are obsessed with both. Amazing quality, comfort, and style." —Brittney Y.

    Get the cinnamon waffle blanket from Magic Linen for $149 (available in two bed sizes and in five colors).

    28. A T-shirt roll holder so you'll finally do something about all the tees hoarding space in your drawers. Plus, this thing'll just look way cooler.

    My closet door closed with several shirts hanging from a hook at the top of the door. The shirts are attached by rolling them up and putting them through stretchy loops.

    29. An Albany Park sectional couch to bring your mid-century modern furniture obsession from your Pinterest board to your real life. 😍

    grey sectional couch in a living room with a coffee table, throw pillows, and a pink throw blanket on it

    30. A wick trimmer to remove the burnt parts from your used candle so it'll last longer *and* won't mix a burnt smell into the bergamot, rose, vanilla, or whatever you like to put in the air around your place.

    the trimmer with a handle the top like scissors and a small scooping mechanism at the end to grab and pull the burnt wick

    31. A hanging car diffuser so your vehicle will have the smell of a really fun beach day or a desert flower — in place of your car-ride-adoring pup or all the corn chips your kids tend to spill all about.

    hand touching the car diffuser which is a small clear bottle filled with oil hanging from the rearview mirror

    32. A bundle of fresh eucalyptus to effortlessly turn your bathroom into an elegant spa.

    A bundle of the fresh eucalyptus hanging in a shower
    Eucalyptus Blooms / Etsy

    It's put together and sold by Eucalyptus Blooms, a small, woman-owned shop based in Charlotte, North Carolina.

    Promising review: "Exceeded my expectations!!! I received my bundle quickly and it was packaged well. Very fragrant and I appreciated the hook that was included with the bundle to hang it right in my shower. I am definitely enjoying the aroma of eucalyptus as I shower." —Mcjunkinst

    Get it from Eucalyptus Blooms for $14.28+ (available in four sizes).

    Reviews have been edited for length and/or clarity.

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