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1. A Taylor Swift picture book both little and big Swifties will get a kick out of. This adorable biography is a fun way to take a trip down memory lane and reminisce on the queen's iconic career thus far while also teaching the young ones a very important piece of history.
BuzzFeed editor Heather Braga is the proud owner of this book: "I have this book (as pictured above) and by that I mean the second I saw it available for pre-order I added it to my cart faster than you could say "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together." As the parent of a 1-year-old, I have many Little Golden Books in my home. However, this one is just STUNNING. I'm a big fan of Taylor (obviously) but was really enamored by how beautiful the pages are. I was so excited to read this lil' biography with my son and teach him a little more about someone I adore. (Which it does a great job of doing in a pared-down way!) It's a short book, looks cute on my desk, and is a hit for bedtime story time. What more could you want???"
Get it from Amazon for $4.78.
2. A carbonated bubble clay mask that's gonna be REALLY FUN for them to use because it'll make their face all foamy and bubbly. They'll almost be sad they have to rinse it off after.
Promising review: "Wow! I purchased this on a whim after seeing one of my favorite YouTubers try it out. I didn't expect a lot from it. I tried it out and was shocked!!! The mask was simple (and fun) to use. I wasn't sure I felt a lot happening while it was on, but it was pretty cool how the bubbles started to grow off of my face. Upon inspection after using this mask I was completely amazed. My face felt cleaner than it has in a very long time AND my pores looked amazing! I don't remember a time when I felt like my pores looked great before using this mask. I would highly recommend this mask to anyone. It's also so much cheaper than the GlamGlow ones I have been using (and didn't see near these results from)." —Phil Textor
Get it from Amazon for $8.87.
3. A scratch paper art set so they can get creative in a fun and cool new way.
Promising review: "I bought these to help entertain children at a big dinner party, and they were a huge hit! Ages 3–10 loved them! You can use them easily to make a small, simple design or something more elaborate. The kids loved them and I will purchase again. Great purchase!" —Rachel
Get 60 sheets from Amazon for $9.99.
4. A delicious popcorn seasoning salt that'll help them make their very own movie theater-style snack right from the comfort of home. Buttery, salty goodness paired with their favorite movie? Perfect way to spend a Saturday night.
Promising review: "I am a person who will make myself sick eating buckets of popcorn (I have no self control). This has by far been my favorite 'TikTok made me buy' item. My at-home popcorn is now my favorite thing to make and I don't need to go the theater for popcorn. Very much worth the purchase and this will last me such a long time." —S Martinez
Get it from Amazon for $9.60 (available in two other flavors).
5. A super cute pet cloud for the person who would love to have a little friend to look after, but won't require food/water/walks/vet visits, etc.
Party People is a small biz based in the UK that sells gag gifts and party supplies.
Promising review: "This pet cloud is so full of life and energy! As soon as I opened the box he jumped out and gave me a big hug! Might’ve been high IDK." —Owen
Get it from Party People on Etsy for $6.39+ (available with or without a gift bag).
6. 642 Tiny Things to Draw, a book filled with, yup, 642 small drawing prompts to get their creative doodling juices flowing.
Promising review: "I am not an artist but this is fun! I keep it on my nightstand along with some sketch pencils and draw when winding down for the night. Yes, some of the prompts are a bit odd but I just go with it. Sort of tests the imagination! My 10-year-old granddaughter loves it too." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $9.95.
7. An ice cream sundae soap that might make them hungry every time they wash their hands (so maybe toss in a pint of Ben & Jerry's with their gift since this isn't edible).
Aubrey E Soaps is a small biz based in Winchester Center, Connecticut that sells the cutest (and most delicious-looking) soaps!
Promising review: "I'm in love with these soaps! I don't even want to use them, that's how cute they are. Definitely coming back." —ZomBriAZ
Get them from Aubrey E Soaps on Etsy for $8.95.
8. Or this botanical bar soap if you're looking for a more classic option. This baby will make them feel like they're bathing/washing their hands in the lap of luxury.
Get it from our Goodful shop for $8 (available in three scents).
9. An exfoliating glove to help slough away dead skin so easily, they'll be confused as to how they made it this long without owning this genius product.
Promising review: "If you're trying to find something for body exfoliation...this is it. Just this glove, water, and some time. I soaked in the bathtub for about 10 minutes, then got to exfoliating." —Kari Shawhan
Get it from Amazon for $5.99.
10. Some super cute cat gel pens that'll be purr-fect for all their note-taking needs.
Promising review: "These adorable pens are a hoot! I can now ensure the pen thieves stay away from my desk. The point is very fine. It writes smoothly with black ink. The colors and the tiny faces are too cute. My favorite part is the little tail on the cap." —Bonnie
Get a pack of eight from Amazon for $7.99.
11. Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza, a v fun card game for making their next social gathering one filled with some exciting (and friendly) competition.
Recommended for ages 8+. As soon as there is a match between a card and a spoken word, race against each other to slap your hand on the central pile of cards. The last one to do so must take them all. Be quick to be the first to get rid of all your cards. But watch out! Your mind will play tricks on you.
Promising review: "This game is more mind bending than you think. Don’t let the cuteness fool you. This game is by far the most competitive and fun party game to play with friends!! The special cards mess with your mind!
"Pros: hours of fun, cute drawing style, unique packaging, easy to play.
"Cons: may result in red hands, strain of voice from intense playing." —Hani
Get it from Amazon for $7.97.
12. A jewelry cleaning pen so they can get their precious gems looking brand-new with a quick pen swipe.
Promising review: "My life has changed since I discovered this. I was previously using a toothbrush and found that it just wasn't getting all the gunk underneath my diamond. I have no idea what kind of magic is in this cleaning stick but my ring looks brand-new after cleaning. The bristles are soft and firm at the same time, allowing you to get all around the prongs and underneath the stone." —Ay
Get two from Amazon for $9.38.
13. A gorg velvet pearl headband that'll quickly become their new favorite accessory. It's just so darling and pretty!
Promising review: "I am in love with this headband. I was pleasantly surprised that it’s really high quality for the price. The color is a perfect neutral that goes with everything. The pearls are securely attached and it’s comfortable to wear. I have a lot of baby hairs because of postpartum regrowth, and this keeps them held back and looks super cute!" —Lauren Riggs
Get it from Amazon for $7.99 (available in five colors).
14. Burn After Writing, a journal filled with prompts and thought-provoking questions to help them spend more time self-reflecting and less time overthinking. When finished, they can hide it, throw it away, or better...burn it.
15. A jewelry holder for a unique one-of-a-kind way for them to keep their accessories in an organized one-of-a-kind storage spot.
16. Trader Joe's Everything But The Bagel Seasoning that they'll wanna sprinkle on just about anything, including but not limited to avocado toast, eggs, homemade or store-bought bagels, regular toast, pasta — the possibilities are endless with this stuff.
I am personally a huge fan of this seasoning and wrote all about it!!! Check out my Trader Joe's Everything But The Bagel Seasoning review for more deets.
Promising review: "Wow! Buy this. Just stop reading reviews and buy it now. Makes any dish better. I bought this over a week ago and have since used it on avocado toast, roasted veggies, crisped chickpeas, potato soup, grilled fish...just about everything!!! So delicious and no chemicals — just pure seasoning. Six stars!" —agora1031
Get it from Amazon for $6.75.
17. An overnight lip butter formulated with mango butter, jojoba and avocado oil, and hyaluronic acid for some niiiiice hydration while they sleep. What better way to wake up on the right side of the bed than with smooth lips?
Promising review: "I am a person who ALWAYS seems to have dry lips. No matter how much water I drink or how well I eat or what product I use, I would always have dry, cracking, horrible lips. This stuff is amazing. Unlike most lip products that go away and have to be reapplied every two minutes, this stuff stays on your lips, continually moisturizing them for hours. I put this on before bed and will wake up to the soft, smooth texture in the morning. BUY IT." —Angela Brook Waters
Get it from Amazon for $7.99.
18. A book of The New York Times crossword puzzles that starts off easy and get tougher as they make their way through the book. By the end, they're sure to become a crossword pro!
Promising review: "This puzzle book is perfect. I took it on a plane and was able to complete several puzzles before we landed. I am not Einstein, but it wasn't too hard or too easy. I would def buy another one." —Whenpigsflyaway
Get it from Amazon for $9.99.
19. A tin of flavored cocktail sugar to take their bartending skills to a whole new level of delicious fun.
Promising review: "Since COVID-19 I have become my own bartender. Taco Tuesdays and margaritas! The lime comes through so well with this salt. I use it for Bloody Marys as well. It is thick and chunky so it's a learning curve to get the right amount of salt on. Don't press down too hard if you don't like a lot of salt. I do like extra salt but my husband said it was a little much for him, so I have mastered just a light salt for him." —cobrajet427
Get it from Amazon for $7.99 (available in seven flavors).
20. A mushroom night-light featuring light detection so it automatically turns on when it's dark and turns off when it's, well, light. Not to mention, it's just so cute!!!
Promising review: "I LOVE this night-light. It's in my bathroom and is a lovely addition. It turns off the second the lights go on, which is nice because I don't have to worry about accidentally leaving it on. Super cute and the little itty-bitty lighting element does a good job lighting, just enough so I don't have to turn the main lights on in the middle of the night." —1Thand
Get it from Amazon for $5.97.
21. A mini microphone bound to level up their blossoming TikTok career. Perhaps they'll include you in their thank you speech when they're winning their best new influencer award.
Promising review: "AMAZING MUST-HAVE! This has incredible quality when recording! I’ve had so much fun interviewing my dog with this and it picks up her breathing perfectly! Will make a cute stocking stuffer for the holidays!" —Pamela Filson
Get it from Amazon for $5.10.
22. A car dip clip that'll come in handy during road trip meal breaks in the fast food parking lot.
Promising review: "Very useful! I love that the cup is removable so if you have one of those giant Chick-fil-A ketchup cups, it can sit within the holder without the added cup, but a smaller sauce like from Wendy’s can sit inside the additional cup so it won’t fall through." —catherine
Get a two-pack from Amazon for $9.99 (available in three colors).
23. A pair of earrings for the most lovely pair of ear candy they'll ever own. These are bound to be the star of the show every time they wear them.
Promising review: "I’ve worn these earrings a few times during the day or for a night out and each time I received numerous compliments. They aren’t heavy, and they are easy to insert and remove. I highly recommend these earrings." —K.M.
Get them from Amazon for $8.98+ (available in a variety of designs).
24. A brilliant Shrek toothpaste topper to give them a good chuckle when they brush their teeth. Seriously, dentists should start recommending everyone own one of these.
CasualChicken is a small biz based in Irvine, California, that sells an array of unique 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
Get it from CasualChicken on Etsy for $9.99.
25. A set of TikTok-famous blending sponges for some seriously smooth makeup application. If you wear makeup, might as well treat yourself to a set, too!
Check them out on TikTok here!
Promising reviews: "Don't hesitate just buy these. I was using the Real Technique sponges for years and I bought these on a whim after seeing several TikToks praising these. I love these sponges and the price. I apply liquid foundation with a damp sponge and these work better than Real Techniques. They are dense but soft and 'bouncy.' I wash mine between each use and these hold up very well and much better than the RT. Very happy with my purchase and the price. Will definitely continue to buy." —chris
Get a set of five sponges for $7.99 (available in 10 color combinations).
26. A set of claw clips they're gonna be extra grateful to receive as a gift because now they'll have something on hand when they wanna keep their locks out of their face.
Promising review: "I absolutely recommend buying these if you have really thick hair like me. I haven’t been able to find clips that don’t break in my hair or that hold up all my hair. These clips are really tight, and I wear them at work with no problems, and they come in cute colors!" —Bethany
Get a set of four from Amazon for $7.99+ (available in two color combos).
27. A s'mores-scented ChapStick trio because who wouldn't want their lips to be moisturized while also smelling like a tasty bonfire dessert?!
Each set comes with three flavors: a Milk Chocolate, a Marshmallow, and a Graham Cracker flavor.
Promising review: "My mom and I are ChapStick fans, so I bought us each a pack of these. The marshmallow is clear, the chocolate is brown, and the graham cracker is tan. The color isn’t too extreme, but it will leave a little bit of tint on your lips. The flavors are DELICIOUS. Graham cracker reminds me of Golden Grahams cereal and chocolate is just perfect. I love the marshmallow best because it tastes slightly toasted." —Elle Ardi
Get it from Amazon for $5.19.
28. A set of coasters they'll appreciate if at any point their car cup holders have resembled a miniature pool of water, juice, iced coffee, or anything else they enjoy sipping on the go.
29. And last, but certainly not least, a screaming goat book and figure bound to become their new favorite little companion. It'll be there for them whenever you need to just let out some stressful energy.
Promising review: "This little piece of screaming plastic has created an excellent outlet for resolving frustrations in our home. Every time a conflict or struggle arises we push the little goat, get a gratifying screech, chuckle and move on throughout our day. No regrets on purchasing this. When you get one, get four or five because you're going to want to share with family and friends." —Ashley
Get it from Amazon for $7.96.
Reviews in this post have been edited for length and clarity.