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Promising review: "It's mini mini, perfect if you're in a dorm/small apartment/just don't have a lot of storage space. It cooks super duper quick; honestly I think this would actually make enough waffles for a big group faster than my old waffle maker, which was your typical heavy clunky Belgian waffle maker that took forever to heat up. The thing came with a little recipe book in the back of the instruction manual and the basic waffle recipe is perfect!" —Dana
Get it from Amazon for $16.07.
Check out my colleague's review of the regular-shaped mini waffle maker (#2), which turned her into a breakfast person.
Zavery Cakes is a Black-owned small biz originally created to impress a 5-year-old. Now we all get to reap the benefits of these fun pancake molds!
Get it from Zavery Cakes for $12.99.
Promising review: "Works like a charm! I recently found myself a cat mama of an abandoned week-old kitten. I bought this knowing she needed just something to cuddle up to in her bed. Turns out it basically hypnotizes her to sleep. She crawls to it, kneads it and eventually her meows turn to silence. I wish the purring lasted longer but for $10 it is a lifesaver. She's pooped on it a couple of times so I've had to throw it in the washer and dryer minus the battery pack. It's held up great." —S Leytem
Get it from Amazon for $14.99.
The brush has special vents that allow air to flow so hair dries faster. Plus, it's quicker than using a dryer and then a flat iron or curling iron, which equals less heat damage.
Promising review: "This product did what it said it would and more. It is easy to use, and it has saved me time getting ready in the morning. My hair is so shiny and full of volume. It feels very healthy. Even the ends of my hair look good. I have even been able to use it to extend days between washes. Very impressed." —Sara Kovach
Get it from Amazon for $40.98+ (available in five colors).
The set comes with a storage tin, rolling pin, wee-knife, pizza/dough cutter, mixing spoon, three wee-spoons, mixing bowl, pizza/pie pan, pie server, sheet pan, silicone cake and cupcake molds, two silicone finger mitts, and 48-page recipe book. The recipe book comes with explanations on how the food chemistry works so it's great for newbie food scientists.
Promising review: "I gave this to my sister for Christmas and she immediately used it to make mini treats with the kids. They LOVE it! I just kept getting texts and pictures from them about how functional and FUN it is." —Leslie Palmer
Get it from Amazon for $19.99.
Promising review: "Exactly what I wanted! Hands feel very clean after wash! Highly recommend! I read other reviews and decided these had the best reviews, those reviews did not disappoint! Each sheet of soap produces enough soap to give the comfort of knowing your hands are throughly clean. We liked our first order so much that we bought 10 packs for my fiancé's work crew to help make keeping their hands clean during this pandemic! (He’s a delivery driver/repair tech.) If you have wanted to try something like this product, I highly recommend this brand!" —Clippin4You
Get 200 sheets (two pink and two blue containers with 50 sheets each) from Amazon for $8.99.
Promising review: "Cat hats are truly a godsend. There is nothing more adorable or silly than accessorizing your little furry friend with such captivating head pieces. Though I was hoping for the crab, the axolotl was probably the best one. I truly loved this product and had a blast with it. Unfortunately, Kitty probably didn't share my enthusiasm or joy upon wearing the hood, though she was a good sport." —Piiku
Get the aquatic box for $7.59 or the fruit box for $7.59 from Amazon.
Get it from 2Modern for $139.95+ (available in three sizes).
Promising review: "Love these little guys! I don’t use them with delicate items, but for most everything else they work so well to fluff up clothes and ensure that everything gets dry (especially when you tend to overload your dryer like me). Such a fun, cute design too! I can’t help but smile when I toss them in the dryer. I kept one and gave the other to my daughter, who also loves them. Great Christmas stocking stuffer!" —janetjw
Get two from Amazon for $13.95.
Get it from Shop BuzzFeed for $3.99+ (available in two sizes).
Mugwump is a small biz based in Portland, Oregon that makes funky accessories using recycled materials. StudioPineapple is an Illinois-based small biz that specializes in sewing and embroidery.
Get the strawberry-print holder from Mugwump on Etsy for $11 (available in other patterns) and the metallic holder from StudioPineapple for $10 (available in five colors).
Promising review: "I saw this on Amazon and it was definitely an impulse purchase. I chuckle every time I hear the scream of the goat. It is just an amusing toy to keep on your desk and let off a little steam, because sometimes you feel like screaming like this goat at work!" —C.C.
Get it from Amazon for $9.40.
Promising review (for the animals book): "I've taken up some silly hobbies while in quarantine. Coloring has been one of them. I love each picture these are so cute and fun. I didn't realize that there were actual ingredients in the book so that was an added surprise. I like the book. It's a two-in-one." —Taylor Rutledge
Get them from Amazon: the Drinking Animals Coloring Book for $9.87 and Jason Momoa: A Coloring Book of Fantasies With an Epic Dreamboat for $8.80.
In a Nutshell Studio is a small biz based in California that makes the funniest hand-lettered greeting cards.
Get it from In A Nutshell Studio on Amazon Handmade for $4.50.
Promising review: "In love with this!! It's seamless and thick fabric that's still breathable. The best part is they don't roll up. If you have thick legs, you know what I mean!! Some other seamless compression shorts I have get really hot and your a$$ is sweating within three minutes. These are somehow breathable and not as hot. In love! Extremely comfortable and squat-proof." —Jooj
Get it from Amazon for $25.99+ (available in sizes S–XL and 15 colors).
Promising review: "I've tried leggings from all the major activewear brands and just got these in black a week ago. It quickly became my favorite pair :) Perfect for yoga and Pilates. They're super comfortable, do a great job of staying up, and the seam lines are really cute." —emmanyc
Get them from Free People for $98 (available in sizes XS–L and 13 colors).
Promising review: "These pens write really well, are superfine, and pretty adorable. I didn't think I would like them so much and was worried they would smear really bad (I'm left-handed), but they don't. The cap stays on nice and tight and is easy to stick on the end of the pen while you're using it and won't fall off. My only recommendation would be to go EASY on the pens until you find the right grip and pressure for writing. The metal tips are very fine, so you want to be careful when writing as you can put indentation on your paper, or might even bend the tip. Now I just have to make sure people don't steal them from my desk..." —Laurabear
Get a set of six from Amazon for $6.59.
Get it from Function of Beauty for $29.99+ (available in two sizes).
Promising review: "Our new puppy was always trying to grab our couch throw pillows! Now he has his own. Ordered the large, it’s a perfect size. Works as both a toy and pillow. Looks adorable on his bed." —RosaAnn D.
Get it from Personalization Mall for $19.99+ (available in two sizes).
Get it from Smartass & Sass for $12.
Promising review: "It's so ridiculous how cute and functional it is! I hated chopping or mincing garlic before getting this! It is fast and efficient, and can get a lot done quickly. Did I mention how cute this is? Also, please know this IS dishwasher-safe. I pop the hair off before putting the top in the dishwasher, and the bottom is one piece so no issues of water getting in and staying there, as other reviewers have expressed concerns about. BUT! If there is ONE THING that is a bit of a pain, it is getting ALL the bits out — but a small silicone spatula or scraper does the trick just fine for me! I use this garlic tool daily; it is honestly a game-changer for my cooking game!" —Llamazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $19.
Promising review: "Love this little spoon! It fits perfectly on the edge of my coffee mug. Now I no longer have to go searching for spoon to stir my morning coffee! Since it sits on the edge of the cup my fingers don't get sticky from a wet handle. Plus, it's absolutely adorable and makes me think of my own kitty while I'm away at work. This spoon has become an essential part of my morning routine." —Brianna S
Get it from Amazon for $2.39.
For Love Of Pampas is a small business based in Florida with a passion for home decor.
Get three from For Love Of Pampas on Amazon Handmade for $45.
It comes with a 32-page book of instructions and patterns, two pieces of cloth, an embroidery hoop, two needles, and four skeins of thread.
Promising review: "This is a great little kit. It totally got me back into cross-stitching! I seriously hadn't done it in years! The squares are a little small, but I got used to it as I went along. It comes with everything you need to do three cute Pusheen cross-stitches. I hope they make more cross-stitch kits in the future. All you need is a little bit of time and fortitude, and you can have three super cute Pusheens!" —Kristin Bell
Get it from Amazon for $9.90.
Glitter Cake Toppers is a husband and wife-run small biz based in Latvia. They specialize in custom 3D-printed cake toppers and stamps.
Get it from Glitter Cake Toppers on Amazon Handmade for $3.95.
FYI, this is included in Prime Wardrobe so you can give 'em a trial run if you're a member!
Promising review: "These are very pretty and comfortable shoes. I wore them right away to a party and they never pinched or slipped. They show just enough toe and the toe box is comfortable. My feet don't slip or slide. The buckle is darling. The black straps are velvety. They are true to size, and neither wide or narrow." —Woody
Get them from Amazon for $20.74+ (available in sizes 5–10 and in four colors).
The reviews for this post have been edited for length and clarity.