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1. A sad duck night-light if you could use a late-night study buddy, movie-watching companion, or a friend with whom you can commiserate after a rough day.
Promising review: "Like a lot of us, this duck is just doing the best they can. They look a bit sad and forlorn but yet they’re a literal bright spot in your day. I work from home and I don’t typically like a lot of lights on when I’m working but this little friend gives off just enough light to make my day a little more cheerful and I haven’t bitten anyone since I started using it as a little desk lamp. It’s has also come in quite handy when I’ve lost power during a few summer storms. It’s not bright enough to read with but it is good at banishing the creepy things that live under your bed. It seems to hold a charge for a good amount of time and it charges easily on my laptop while I’m working. I didn’t have many expectations for this little light but it’s cute and useful and I am considering buying a few more." —Rebecca Swanson
Get it from Amazon for $16.99.
2. A pound of cereal marshmallows because your ideal ratio of cereal to marshmallows is 90% marshmallows and 10% cereal.
Promising review: "Buying these charms was one of the best decisions of my life. The bag is twice the size of my head. The marshmallows are aesthetically pleasing and delicious. It's everything I ever wanted in a snack." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $12.99.
3. A Twilight sticker that'll combine two of your childhood faves: The Rainbow Fish and Edward Cullen.
Vlorrie is a small business based in Anderson, South Carolina.
Promising review: "Made a geriatric millennial’s day! Thanks for the creativity. Arrived promptly, nice quality." —katehuan84
Get it from Vlorrie on Etsy for $4.75+ (available in two sizes and as a magnet).
4. An extra-extra long plushie so stinkin' adorable and absolutely ridiculous you kinda sorta have to order it.
5. A laptop sticker to make your coworkers think twice before communicating with you. "I hope this email finds you before I do, Susan!"
Atlantis Artist is an Illinois-based small business run by Rachel.
Promising review: "Super cute sticker!" —Anna
Get it from Atlantis Artist on Etsy for $4.
6. A very appropriate headband if need an extra hand keeping your hair out of your face while slathering your skin with slimes and serums. Now please tell me, is this a snail, slug, or alien headband?
Promising review: "I love this SO MUCH, I embrace my inner snail every time I wash my face. It's soft but not too fluffy and thick, it has a nice stretch but it's also not too loose where I feel like it's falling. Buy some for you and your snail friends :)" —sam
Get it from Amazon for $6.99 (available in 11 colors).
7. A geometric dinosaur sculpture that'll hide all your clutter — keys, hair ties, bobby pins, coins, jewelry, and even candy — despite its big mouth. No secret messes will be revealed!
Promising review: "This little dino is very nice and substantial. It is small, we use it to store our keys, and this works quite well. He is much heavier than expected, and the contrasting gold really stands out. He even has little pads on the bottom so he won't scratch whatever you set him on. We ABSOLUTELY LOVE HIM!!!" —Jeremy Szabo
Get it from Amazon for $59.98 (available in three colors).
8. A pair of magnetic hand-holding socks so you and your BFF can literally be connected from head to toe. (Or, er, ankle?)
Promising review: "My sister and I have had so much fun with these socks!!! They are super cute and the magnetic hold really well. The magnets are a bit big so you do notice them but overall super fun and cute." —addison fullmer
Get them from Amazon for $9.98+ (available in two colors and in packs of four).
9. A unique doggie hair clip for a ~pawsitively~ adorable updo even if it's "I just need to toss up my dirty hair" vibes.
Promising review: "This dog clip is beyond perfect. The extra-long tongue on the dog perfectly embodies the spirit of a bulldog. This will make ANY bulldog-loving long long-haired person overjoyed. I get lots of compliments when I wear it, and I smile whenever I see it. I’ve been wearing this clip regularly for a year and it’s held up beautifully!" —Laura is NICE
Get it from Amazon for $10.68+ (available in 23 styles).
10. A pack of edible chocolate candles to top off birthday cakes and probably freak out a few folks when you bite into the candle post-blowout. Just make sure to remove the wick before taking a bite.
Let Them Eat Candles is a family-owned small business.
Promising review: "Got this for my son’s birthday. He and the other kids love it. They were so surprised when I asked, 'Who wants to eat a candle?' But after I took a bite, everyone wants to eat it too. There was more interest in eating candle than the cake. This chocolate candle is a must for any kid's birthday." —Amazon Customer
Get a three-pack from Amazon for $16.95 for a three-pack (available in nine styles and larger packs).
11. A similarly quirky vase with posable arms and legs because your bouquet just doesn't look as weird as you'd like it to look.
Promising review: "The consensus on my social media page is that everyone should have one. I finally got a chance to try it out with some daffodils, and really, it's hard not to smile when you see them." —Susy Lundy
Get it from Amazon for $20.90 (available in three colors).
12. The Dingle Dangle — a Shark Tank product that'll make diaper changes a goofier but ultimately easier experience. It's basically a mobile on a headband that distracts your squirmy, wriggly little one. And it breaks apart into sensory toys, so it's really three products for the price of one!
13. A vampire-shaped garlic press so your hands don't reek for the next three days. Just twist the Count's head to crush the garlic — easy peasy garlic squeezy. Be careful not to have too much fun with this or you'll end up crushing more garlic than you need...which is not a bad problem to have tbh.
This little bloodsucker is 100% food-safe, BPA-free, and dishwasher safe!
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 $24.95.
14. A relatable T-shirt for when you work up the courage to order a coffee at the counter (seriously, why do all places not have mobile ordering!) and when the barista says, "Enjoy your coffee" you say, "Thanks, you too!"
What Would Cara Do is a Boston-based, woman-owned small business.
Promising review: "Great service and a great product! I love my new shirt. I had a question for the seller and they were also quick and professional when answering my questions. I would recommend and buy from this shop again." —Ariel Hoover
Get it from What Would Cara Do on Etsy for $23.44 (available in unisex sizes XS–5XL and two colors).
15. A mini Waving Inflatable Tube Guy to bring joy to your life. Look at this lil' guy just flapping his arms and body, 100% content with his life. *This* is what I aspire to be. *This* is what we should all aspire to be.
Promising review: "My youngest loves seeing these guys everywhere we go. When we drive around and she sees one outside, she yells, 'Look, it's a (color) guy!' So we got her this little one. She is just obsessed with how she has one of her own! It is so cool. Made of awesome material. The fan is strong, and it waves around just like the larger ones you can put in your yard." —Joe H.
Get it from Amazon for $8.58.
16. HairyGrabster, a hilariously named thingamabob (from Shark Tank!) if you slap your hair on the shower walls, much to the dismay of your roommate or partner. There are suction cups on the back so it hangs right in the shower with ya, and is covered in hair-hungry soft bristles that latch onto shed strands so they don't clog your drain.
Promising review: "I saw this product on Shark Tank and was annoyed that the sharks (nearly all men, and one woman who’s worn her hair short for years) had such a strong negative reaction to the HairyGrabster. As soon as I saw it, I was like YES, I NEED THAT! Especially since my husband decided to grow his hair long as an outcome of the pandemic. We need this silicone thing to keep our drains clear. He had no idea you lose that much hair when you wear it long, but that’s because I’ve been the one picking his hair out of the drain lately! I tested it out in the shower tonight, and the HairyGrabster lives up to its name! See my attached photo. The mass of hair is gross, but less gross than yanking it out of the shower drain along with other nasty stuff. $10 each is kind of expensive, so I bought a two-pack to defray the cost. I never knew I needed this item, but now I can’t think of a better solution, aside from cutting my hair shorter to minimize hair loss. I will be buying more to give as gifts to my other long-haired friends. The HairyGrabster suctions to the shower door really well. You just need to wet the back beforehand!" —Holly TJ
Get it from Amazon for $11.95 (available in three colors and in a two-pack).
17. How to Be More Shrek: An Ogre's Guide to Life because we could all take a page from Shrek's book regarding personal growth. Going from crotchety hermit to loveable green son of a gun in just 90 minutes? Sign me up!
Promising review: "I got this book as a Christmas gift for my boyfriend. He has slowly started turning green and may have even gained a donkey friend. This book made him more Shrek. 💚" —Samantha Martin
Get it from Amazon for $11.69.
18. A tissue holder that'll make you laugh, even if you're crying after a breakup or sneezing nonstop because of allergies.
Get it from Amazon for $49.99 (available in two colors).
19. An earring holder stand so you can both display and organize your ear candy. I'm sorry *screams internally* this is just...like...I'm going feral over an earring holder stand shaped like a clothes rack.
Promising review: "This is as adorable as advertised, but I am pleasantly surprised to find that it’s actually practical, too. It holds quite a few earrings in a small space, with them all easily visible and accessible. I love it!" —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $8.99+ (available in eight colors).
20. A crochet magnetic katamari for rolling up bobby pins, safety pins, paper clips, and more.
Uncommonly Nerd Made is a DC-based small business run by fiber artist Christine Thomas.
Promising review: "I love this. I intended to use it to get my bobby pins under control, but instead, it ended up in my sewing room holding my pins and needles. It's so perfect; the magnets are strong and catch the pins even if I don't place them carefully, and the soft core also works as a pin cushion. The bobby pins are still a problem. I guess I'll need another one... 😊" —Catherine
Get it from Uncommonly Nerd Made on Etsy for $75 (customize the base, ring, and tip colors).
21. A mini claw machine to help you conquer your fave quarter-eating arcade game. Be mindful when letting kids use it as the tiny pieces are a choking hazard — but for adults, you can turn it into a fun pill holder!
22. Some confetti wrapping paper if you're OK with giving the gift of a mess that needs to be cleaned up. 😈 At least it's not glitter!
Each sheet is 20 inches by 30 inches.
Promising review: "The only wrapping paper I will buy from now on! My son (4 years old) had so much fun unwrapping the FettiWrap gifts that he seemed to not even care about the actual presents inside. It added so much laughter and excitement to the party, and I loved watching his eyes light each time he tore into the confetti-stuffed wrapping paper. I can't wait to see what new designs they come out with next!" —Jmr2021
Get two sheets from Amazon for $14.50 (available in three patterns).
23. A jumbo olive candle because you love all things green, salty, and destined to be stuffed in a dirty martini.
The top notes are jasmine, neroli, orange blossom.
Get it from Selfridges for $22.
24. A bumper sticker that'll make the cars behind you think twice about laying on the horn. 😭
Spellcast Studio is a small business.
Promising review: "Absolutely adorable!! I love it, my friends love it, it's perfect!! I opted to stick it to a magnet so I could move it, and it worked out perfectly!! Smooth application. High quality." —anastasia
Get it from Spellcast Studio on Etsy for $8.20.
25. And a lil' piggy so long work commutes are a little less lonely. Plop this porky guy on your car monitor or laptop screen, or just shove him in your pocket.
Promising review: "The display console on my 2022 Toyota Highlander doesn't quite align with Pigsly's physique, but using just one of the adhesive tabs has kept him in place through drives and deployment of the sunshade. There is no reason you actually need this lucky piggy, but if you are in the market for a porcine pal for your ride, you can't go wrong with this one." —BHL
Get it from Amazon for $7.98 (available in two other styles).
26. A macaroni pull for adding an ~impastably~ fun pop of color to drawers.
Coming Soon is a small business based in NYC. These pulls are made by artist Sam Stewart.
Get it from Coming Soon for $65 (available in six colors).
27. A pair of cat paw oven mitts to protect their hands from any ~cat-tastrophes~ in the kitchen involving hot bakeware.
28. A screaming goat who sits on a tree stump and shrieks whenever you touch it (honestly, same) if things just seem so overwhelming and you need an outlet for all your feelings.
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 $7.65.
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