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1. A pick-and-peel stone for occupying anxious hands and minds. Reviewers, especially folks who compulsive pick their skin and nails, swear by it for keeping their hands busy.
Pick 'N Peel Stones is a Pittsburgh-based small business. Each lava rock is covered in nooks and crannies that are filled with latex glue. The fun, soothing, anxiety-reducing part is using the picking hook to slowly excavate the holes. Each kit comes with a filled stone, a picking hook, and a stone filler.
Promising review: "I can’t believe I waited so long to buy this! It shipped super quick and definitely keeps my hands busy. I thought I would go through the paint super quick but I haven’t even needed to reapply yet. My anxiety is so bad lately I was picking my nails until they bled and hurt for days afterward. Since I got this stone I haven’t picked my nails at all! I’m so glad I finally ordered it. If you’re thinking about this, get it, now!" —Andrea Fercho
Price: $29.99
2. A Sasquatch candle if you're adamant that you've seen Bigfoot. Of course I'll wait while you pull up the footage!
This candle smells like pine and harvest spice. Make sure to remove the Sasquatch figure before burning the candle.
Bo Winston is a San Diego-based small business filled with kitschy handmade goods.
Promising review: "This Bigfoot candle is my most favorite thing I have ordered so far this Christmas!! Its so funny and cute at same time!!" —hhazey1
Price: $23.24+ (available in three sizes)
3. A viral Shrek toothpaste cap because the years start coming and they don't stop coming, and sometimes you just need a little laugh to stop from screaming. Hey now, you're an ~all star~, with your toothpaste, and your Shrek butt!
Casual Chicken is an Irvine, California-based Etsy shop that sells an array of pop culture-themed 3D-printed items.
Promising review: "My order came well packaged and on time. Gifted it to my friend and she thinks it is hilarious." —Grace
Price: $9.99
4. An adorable bookmark book tracker to gamify reading and entice you to finally finish the story on your nightstand.
British Book Art is a small business based in the UK that sells the most stunning book art and bookmarks.
Promising review: "I'm absolutely obsessed with this bookmark. It's definitely made me more determined to read this year and will be a nice keepsake. Will be repurchasing when this one's almost filled ❤️" —Mady Taylor
Price: $3.75
5. An ugly cats in Renaissance paintings calendar that'll make you feel much better about your art skills (not me believing I could be a Renaissance painter!) *and* trigger an urge to scoop up your furry friend and tell them how handsome they are. Shhh, you look nothing like July! (April is...me...100% of the time.)
Decor Hardcore is a small business based in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Promising review: "My brother, sister, and I decided to buy fun esoteric calendars for each other for Hanukkah. My sister is a huge cat lover and this made her day. 100 out of 10 would buy again!" —Gwendy7769
Price: $26.29+ (available in two sizes; there's also an ugly Renaissance dog paintings version)
6. And on the other end of the spectrum, a Renaissance-style custom pet portrait so Sir Biscuit Bottoms can finally wear the literal crown he figuratively dons each morning before bossing around everyone in the house and demanding second breakfast.
VanWoof is a small business run by Luke Emery that specializes in custom pet portraits.
Promising review: "Absolutely loved the work from VanWoof! Would highly recommend. After following the detailed instructions for the optimal photo, I was contacted by Luke with a mockup in a very timely manner. I had asked that the picture have a different background color because my dog is very brown and I didn’t want to lose him in the background. The final product was amazing! Even Murphy approved of his regal look! Thank you again!" —Kylee
Price: $31.45+ (available in seven styles)
7. A minty jelly frog soap for a ~froggin'~ cute upgrade to your bathroom. You'll have to check the bathroom after every guest to make sure they don't try to take this lil' guy home with them.
Frolic Creations is an Orlando-based small business.
Promising review: "To the seller and creator of this item, THANK YOU SO MUCH. I may sound silly when I say this, but it’s the truth: froggy soap has boosted my serotonin SO MUCH. Ever since I've bought my froggy soap, I can definitely see a change in my mood. Not only has it been a serotonin booster for me, but it has also been a bonding experience. Everyone in my family knows about the beloved frog, and we plan on getting the set of 12 miniature ones so we can all have our own little froggies!!" —Maddison Liddick
8. A brutally honest T-shirt if you're tired of trying to pretend that everything is OK...because it's not!
Justin's Shirt Store is a small business based in Richmond, Virginia.
Promising review: "I am in love with this shirt! It’s so soft and it’s of good quality! If you love the image on it as much as I do I highly recommend ordering it!" —Sara G.
Price: $27+ (available in unisex sizes S–4X and six colors)
9. A wood kennel cover because it'll help you maximize space in your small apartment. Not only will it make your dog's crate less of an eyesore, but it'll also turn it into a functional piece for holding bits and bobs.
My Farmhouse Essential is a small business based in Winder, Georgia.
Promising review: "I ordered two crate toppers and they added a beautiful finishing touch to the dog area along with additional space to organize their stuff. The items arrived quickly and in great condition. I am very happy with the purchase." —Kathy Ryan
Price: $29.99+ (available in a variety of sizes and finishes)
10. A rock climbing mug to challenge your grip strength. This'll ~hold~ a special place in your overflowing drink ware collection.
Climbergoods is a Pittsburgh-based small business run by climbing enthusiast Nathan and their wife.
Promising review: "The coolest mug! I got this for my partner, and he was so happy, as was I. Super easy to grip in whatever way suits you, even with a full cup of coffee." —kacey borin
Price: $26.95+ (available in nine colors)
11. Or a possum mug that'll subtly convey to your employer how each work day makes you feel. No, Linda! Your email did not find me well.
Live Laugh Lagoon is a small business based in Baltimore that makes pop culture-themed mugs.
Promising review: "How to express the amount of joy this mug brings me...thank you! Opossum-themed mugs are truly a niche part of Etsy. I am glad I found this shop. This mug is wonderful and arrived in a timely fashion." —Abby
Price: $22
12. A lipstick organizer so you can show off your makeup collection in a totally unique way. Mount it on your wall or lay it flat on the bathroom counter. It'll look good either way!
Makeup In Place is a Miami-based small business.
Promising review: "Oh my gosh!!! This lipstick holder is so freaking cute and so unique!!! The packaging was spot on and it was shipped and delivered with care. Thank you so much. I love it!!!!!!" —Laci
Price: $75 (available in pink or red)
13. Ecologies, a nature-inspired card game for some tabletop fun. Players must build balanced food webs across biomes while simultaneously strategizing to send their opponent's webs out of whack.
Montrose Biology is a small business run by Matt, a science teacher and nature lover.
Promising review: "I bought the whole set of three card boxes together. The art of each individual card is phenomenal. The game play is straight forward. The strategy might be a little nuanced at first, but a couple "make it easier" house rules, got the game going and people were able to grasp the broad strokes of the game mechanics. As play experience continues, we will work our way back to the true game rules I am sure it will continue to be a favorite. The manufacturing quality is excellent. Shipping was pretty quick. The game cards met my expectations. I would recommend you purchasing this game. Not even to mention the cool education aspect of it." —Russell Swannack
Price: $25
14. A plant monster if your greenery is looking a little lonely...and tentacle-less...
Art House is a Colorado-based small business owned by Whitney Phippen.
Promising review: "I gave this as a birthday gift to make a friend smile. She did and does every time she looks at her plant now!" —Bobbie Boyd
Price: $16+ (available in six styles and eight colors)
15. An adorable plant award because, honestly, your plant babies deserve some recognition for thriving (or..at least surviving) despite your inability to remember to water them on a consistent basis.
Another Studio is a London-based small business behind these brass medals, as well as dozens of other adorable home goods.
Promising review: "So cute! The detail is amazing and the size is absolutely perfect for plants!" —Laurel Smith
Price: $8.11 (available in three styles)
16. A Homer Simpson sponge holder to help your sponge drain properly, because the thought of touching a soggy sponge *shudders* is enough to make you want to disappear.
Geek3DbySean is a small business based in Lafayette, Indiana.
Promising review: "Just as pictured. Looks awesome next to my sink. Makes me happy every time I see it! And bonus: My kids finally dry the sponge before they put it behind Homer. They would never do it before." —noemi beltran
Price: $19.99+ (with or without a suction cup)
17. A KitchenAid attachment organizer that'll hold all the add-ons you've purchased for your stand mixer. Take advantage of vertical space and store them under your cabinets and within reach!
3D Home Solution is a small biz based in Frisco, Texas that makes really genius home organizers.
Promising review: "Just what I didn’t know I needed! My attachments didn’t have a good home. The whisk is too fat for my drawers, but I wanted to keep them together, and near the mixer, so they just sat on a shelf. Now they have a home, and they’re not blocking the canisters on the shelf!" —Noora
Price: $11 (available in three colors and in two mounting styles)
18. A bottle of pet-friendly flavored bubbles so your pet can engage in safe, smelly fun. They're safe for both cats and dogs, and won't leave a sticky residue where they pop.
Sniffingtons is a South Carolina-based Etsy shop that specializes in enriching products for dogs and cats.
Promising review: "My pup, Toby, is a 2.5-year-old cavalier who loves bubbles. After catching them, he’d often give us an 'ewww' look, as they tasted like soap. Until these. He LOVES these bubbles and seems to love the taste of them, too! I will gladly buy these again and continue letting him feed his bubble obsession in a tasty way! In addition, when I needed help with my order, Ash was so kind and gave me the help I needed! Highly recommend this shop!" —Elizabeth
Price: $8.50+ (available in 16 scents, including unscented)
19. A pair of iridescent heart hoop earrings for anyone whose love language is biting. It me?
Shlemon Art is a small business based in Illinois and run by Assyrian artist Jenny Shlemon.
Promising review: "These earrings crack me up! They’re perfect. They came packaged well, are nice and light, arrived quickly, and are a good size. People have to be kind of close to read them, then back away slowly once they do. I love this shop, I’ll be back for sure. 100% satisfied." —Joy Wiese
Price: $15
20. A genius shower cap if you hate spending hours (or $$) on a blowout only for it to be ruined by shower steam. This cap doesn't require hair tucking (tg! because there's always a section that slides out...😩) and lifts your hair off your face and neck so you can really get under the water without worry!
Quickie Cap is a small business based in Ocean Springs, Mississippi.
Promising reviews: "Very easy to put on considering I have almost waist-length hair. I prefer this shower cap to the Shhhowercap, Kitsch, Turbella, Drybar etc. I have tried several of the newer style caps. Very impressed. Liked the minimal packaging. Update: I washed it per instructions and it came out great. Would highly recommend this over anything terry-lined as they start to smell very quickly. So far, best shower cap I've used." —nq9ft66vglc6qifq
"This shower cap is perfect! I have mid-back 3c hair and it fits in the cap without any hair getting wet in the shower! Great communication from seller too. A+++" —P .
Price: $29.99 (available in two colors)
21. A matte water-resistant sticker because, prior to reading these words you were sitting like a shrimp. Shoulders back! Chin up! Now doesn't that feel better?
Lima Bean Draws is a small business run by Winnie Wu, an illustrator and animator based in New York City.
Promising review: "This sticker is perfect for my work laptop. It reminds me to sit up straight and makes me chuckle every time I look at it. Perfect! It came quickly and included a lovely note!" —Kelly Fuller
Price: $3.65
22. A Squidward tray to hold your glasses, jewelry, and other trinkets with the proper amount of resignation and judgment.
Jeannie James Shop is a New York-based small business.
Promising review: "Love it! It’s exactly as is in the pictures." —Maddison
Price: $26
23. A teeny tiny dumpster fire — aka lil' dumpito — that'll be your commiseration buddy as you try to survive the chaos that is Q4.
The Mad Labs Studio is a small business based in New Mexico that specializes in fun 3D-printed creations.
Promising review: "I love this little dumpster fire 🔥🔥 it's so cute and tiny and it goes perfect on my desk love love love!!" —Katrina Stevens
Price: $6.99
24. Sheet Keeper, an elastic band labeled with a sheet size so there's no confusion the next time you go to the linen closet looking for the right sheets.
Sheet Keeper is a small business based in Los Angeles.
Promising review: "Great product. Came quickly and they work great! Such a great idea to keep sheets organized and together while being able to tell what size bedding it is. Will order again for sure!" —devonhansen1
Price: $11.99 (available in six sizes)
25. A frequent crier card keychain for anyone who gets a little teary thinking about the following: how unfair it is that 15 years is considered a long life for a pet, going to a restaurant and learning they are out of the only dish you wanted, the episode where Gary leaves SpongeBob for Patrick, when the airline tells you they've lost your luggage, or, you know, just nothing at all.
The Fable Market is a small business based in Tampa, Florida.
Promising review: "The cutest keychain ever! If this were true my house would be full of cacti. I love it so much, great quality on the image and the keychain itself feels sturdy! The clasp isn't flimsy and doesn't feel like it will break and fall off in my car or purse." —Megan McElroy
Price: $10
26. A nail file board if your pup hates getting their nails trimmed but the scratch marks their overgrown claws make on your wood floors make you sad. This is like an emery board for your dog!
ScratchPad for Dogs is a small biz based in Atlanta.
Promising review: "Love this scratch pad! We adopted our dog almost a year ago and he's been terrified of clippers and grinders since day one. We've never been able to maintain his nails due to his super reactive anxiety around nail care. That's all changed since we got the Scratch Pad a few weeks ago! He took to it right away and his nails have shown significant improvement in just a few sessions!" —Kira Armajani
Price: $46.95+ (available in four styles and three grit levels)
27. A goose cake topper because he's too handsome and dapper to not be invited to the party.
Camp Hollow is a small business based in Utah that makes amazing porcelain creations.
Promising review: "PERFECT! This is my partner's new forever cake topper and I can’t wait to put it on top of his cake this year! Great quality and it even comes in a reusable box for storage!" —Kaylin
Price: $45
28. A fake cake compact mirror to check yourself throughout the day. Spoiler: You look as sweet as this cake!
Buttercream Daydream is a small business based in Holland, Michigan.
Promising review: "This is my second purchase! I absolutely love these little cake mirrors, they are such great quality and look exactly like the picture. Thank you so much! 🎂🍒" —Yvonne
Price: $15
29. A framed cowboy frog print that'll add a little yeehaw to your space.
ArtByAnnaEm is a small business based in Yellow Springs, Ohio and run by Anna, an artist and children's book illustrator.
Promising review: "Such a gorgeous piece of art. It gives me Frog and Toad vibes, and I was so excited to give this to my partner — and no surprise, they absolutely adored it! I love that it came framed, so I didn’t have to worry about finding a frame. Will absolutely be buying from this shop again! 💕" —Kate Gardner
Price: $20
30. The most adorable handmade mushroom shelves so you can declutter your nightstand and still show off your favorite jewelry and trinkets. Who says organization can't be cute?
Leily Cloud is a small business based in Poland.
Promising review: "I purchased all three sizes and it was worth the wait. Absolutely obsessed with this purchase. It's my favorite thing not only because I know these are handmade and totally unique, but also because they were so easy to mount to my wall. They add such an interesting vibe to my room. Not to mention they are EXTREMELY high quality. They also really doing wrap and package these to ensure 100% safe arrival." —Thomas
Price: $47+ (available in three sizes and as a set of three)
31. A K-Cup organizer for arranging your coffee pods so you can grab the one you want and know when you need a restock. Plus, you can slide your coffee maker in front of the organizer if you'd prefer no one see it.
StorageTheory is a small business based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Promising review: "This is a wonderful item to hold your K-Cups! It mounts super easily with your existing electric plug cover and it is soooo nice when you have limited counter space to have this on the wall by the Keurig! You can configure the holder to suit the wall area that you have available. Wonderful idea! It actually looks pretty and decorative. Very fast shipping too. Highly recommend!!!" —boogieman25
Price: $17.99 (also available with 28-slot capacity)
32. A handmade alien hanging basket if you've got a cabinet full of plastic bags, plants in need of a new home, or just a bunch of knickknacks that need storing.
Stitch Doctor Crafts is a small business based in Steger, Illinois.
Promising review: "These are so cute, well made and even bigger than I thought they would be. They also arrived in less than a week. 5 stars all around, yup yup yup." —Home
Price: $26.25 (available in 12 colors)
33. A portable waterproof seat because you're tired of having to choose between a soggy bottom or standing for your kid's entire baseball game because the bleachers are wet. It rolls up and you can wear it around your waist like a fanny pack or across your body so you never have to suffer through another case of wet undies or worry that people will think you peed yourself the next time you hike, camp, golf, hunt, attend a music festival, watch a sporting event, etc.
Butt Be Dry is the genius creation of a father and son.
Promising review: "This is awesome! It is wonderfully made and serves a great purpose. It arrived promptly, and I used it on a hike up Tiger Mountain in Washington state. We got to the top and there was snow on the benches; I was able to easily sit down and enjoy my lunch with my hiking buddy. Cool product — thanks!" —Lee
Price: $19.99 (available in 10 colors)
34. A dishwasher-safe beer can chicken stand to make the wait for a juicy grilled chicken unexpectedly fun. I'm just imaging a gang of chickens on their bikes being roasted for Thanksgiving. 😂
Toms Ridickulous Thing is a Toronto, Canada-based Etsy shop started by a trained machinist creating genius and hilarious beer can chicken stands for grill lovers.
Promising review: "Hubby loved this...the quality and packaging were awesome, I ordered another item immediately from this seller to add to the barbecue collection. Thanks!" —Samantha Bloch
Price: $29.38+ (available in three styles and with additional add-ons)
35. A fruit and veggie hammock that'll take full advantage of vertical space under your cabinets and make your kitchen counters feel more spacious.
Knapps Knots is a San Diego-based macrame and wood craft shop run by Anastasia Knapp, who is originally from Ukraine.
Promising review: "It’s a perfect addition to clear some counter space in my small kitchen. Everything I needed was included aside from a drill to pre-drill some starter holes for the hooks. My husband cut down the dowels an inch or so to fit under our narrow cabinets. The color of yarn I chose matches well with our kitchen colors and I love the style of yarn it was made with. Thank you!" —Kayla
Price: $27.90+ (available in 2 sizes and 12 colors)
36. A roomy crochet clown phone holder so you don't look like a bozo with your giant phone sticking out a tiny pant pocket or purse. Plus, it pretty much doubles as an accessory!
Kitten Art Crochet is a small business that makes the most adorable crochet wearables, including kitty hats!
Promising review: "Literally looks just like the photo. It’s soooo cute and extremely well made — 100000% worth the price. I couldn’t be happier with the purchase!!" —Brenna Gentile
Price: $17+ (available in six styles and two strap sizes)
37. A Stanley tumbler pouch for anyone with a big cup and even bigger dreams of going bag free. There's enough room inside to hold a credit/debit card, keys, lip balm, daily meds, and other small bits and bobs.
This is designed to fit the 40-oz Stanley Quencher cups, but it can also fit the Simple Modern cups and the 30-oz Stanley cups!
Made With MomMom is a small business based in Selma, North Carolina.
Promising review: "The pouch is absolutely gorgeous! And the perfect size to carry my lip balm and little pill case that I have to keep with me all the time." —kaismommy09
Price: $20+ (available in 12 colors/patterns)
38. A portable coffee pouch if instant coffee is just not cutting it on your camping trips. Each coffee-brewing bag holds enough beans for two cups of coffee. Simply fill it with hot water, let it steep, and enjoy a brew that tastes as good as what you've got at home.
The Brew Company is a micro-brewery based in Denmark.
Promising review: "We just used these on a backpacking trip. Absolutely amazing. The design is great, the coffee stellar. Will definitely buy these again when we take our next trip. Fantastic!!!!" —Melody
Price: $17.03 for seven bags
39. A functioning (!) mini cannon because, well, I literally have no idea when you would use this and why you would want it but since discovering it existed it's all I can think about.
472293650 is the small business behind this collectible cannon.
This cannon is not designed to be a weapon and does not come with propellants. Please exercise caution while using this item if you choose to load and fire it.
Promising review: "Are you even kidding me? These things are AWESOME! I haven’t had a chance to fire one yet but they are worth the cost just for the conversation value. I love little gadgets like this and these are going to be fun. Quality is excellent, the items matched the description exactly and they fully meet my expectations." —Matthew Nale
Price: $15 (available in two styles)
40. A freeze-dried candy mini sampler to treat your tastebuds to a crunchier, more intense flavor.
Sugarcoat Candy is a small business based in St. George, Utah.
Promising review: "I got a few different candy samples and they were all super yummy! They were all packaged very nicely and arrived quickly. Will definitely be purchasing from here again!" —Elsa Sproul
Price: $10 for four mini bags
My response when someone asks how often I've thought about a goose cake topper:
