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I just want everyone to know that Baked by Melissa chocolate chip pancake and red velvet cupcakes are the best ever.
Promising review: "I initially bought this to gift, but they looked so good I kept them. I'm glad I did, because every cupcake is a flavor explosion." —joe
Get it from Baked by Melissa starting at $32.
Promising review: "The bracelet is gorgeous, and the letters are clear. It's a little thinner than I expected and the chain is delicate, but it feels sturdy. The chain is very long and adjustable so it will fit just about anyone. I have small wrists so I have it on the smallest ring. It only took a couple of days to be made and delivered, I am very impressed." —Luna
Get it from Amazon for $19.98 (available in three finishes).
Promising review: "Like many, many others in 2020, I decided to give coloring a try — and this coloring book brought me SO much joy in the midst of the pandemic. As a '90s baby who is obsessed with the whole nostalgia trend, I was delighted to flip through and find all of the BEST cartoons from my childhood: Rocket Power, Rugrats, The Wild Thornberrys, Hey Arnold, and more. It provided such a great stress relief (and a walk down memory lane). Anyone who knows the true joy of watching Nicktoons with their bowl of cereal on a Saturday morning as a kid should definitely give this coloring book a try!" —Kayla Boyd, BuzzFeed Editor
Promising review: "These boots are comfortable and chic. I would recommend them to anyone. It did take me a day or two to break them in but the instructions on the website help (I wore them around the house before taking them outside)." —Elyssa S.
Get them from Nisolo for $230 (available in six colors and sizes 5—11).
Promising review: "My boyfriend got me this loom for my last birthday — the very beginning of March — and little did I know then just how much time I’d have to practice my tapestries. Over the last few months, I’ve watched countless YouTube tutorials, read through a few weaving books, and just tooled around on my own to learn basics like how to warp the loom and then more complicated things like different types of weaves. I would definitely call myself a crafty person, but even if you’re not, don’t let that dissuade you — it’s a really fun hobby to pick up and you can totally go at your own pace! Just make sure you keep it away from your cats (I learned this the hard way)." —Chelsea Stuart, BuzzFeed Editor
Get it from Amazon for $49.99.
I joined Book of the Month a few months ago because I wanted to read People We Meet on Vacation and my local library had a waitlist. I thought I'd sign up for one month and cancel my subscription right after, but I am here to say that was not the case. I'm hooked on my BOTM subscription and can't recommend it enough.
At the start of each month, they add a small selection of new books to the app. These books span all sorts of genres, include reads from new authors and returning favorites, and some even have a theme (AKA: spooky reads for October and holiday reads for December). You can choose up to three books per month. All three of your selections can be from that month's book picks or you can pick a book or two from that month's selections and choose add-on books — I've been doing this lately as I'm working on creating my own little ~home library bookshelf.~ If you don't like any of their monthly selections that is A-OK! Simply skip that month and a credit will be applied towards future months.
It's such a fun thing to treat myself to each month and makes for a perfect gift (both to yourself and to loved ones). Happy reading!
Subscribe to Book of the Month for $14.99/month.
Get it from Dylan's Candy Bar for $60.
Promising review: "I *love* this little speaker — it lives right on my bookshelves (without taking up basically *any* room) and fills my apartment with high-quality sound. The lil' portable size is perfect so I can grab it and take it into the kitchen for baking jams™ or into my bathroom for my latest in-shower karaoke session (sorry neighbors). It's adorable, but the sound is crisp, powerful, and well-rounded. Pairing it with my phone was incredibly easy, and it reconnects almost instantly as soon as I turn it on, so it's super user-friendly. I also barely *ever* have to charge it, which is important to me. And yes, that *is* a Jane Austen action figure next to it." —Maitland Quitmeyer, BuzzFeed Editor
Get it from Amazon for $149.81+ (available in three colors).
Promising review: "I love coloring and I love cocktails, so this coloring book couldn't be more perfect! It's adorable and fun! I usually like to drink alcohol and color on my Friday nights, so this makes it even more fun!" —Ashley Moree
Get it from Amazon for $8.97.
And perhaps add this pack of 100 Crayola colored pencils to your cart for $16.
Promising review: "I love these necklaces! They look so good together and are great quality for the price." —Gail D Dragon
Get it from Amazon for $8.98 (available in 10 styles).
NKB (Nelly's Knit Boutique) is a Black woman-owned small business based in Poughkeepsie, New York that sells handmade, trendy knit and crochet accessories like hats, headbands, gloves, and more. Time to get cozy!!!
Promising review: "Love my knit coffee sleeve! I wanted one of these for a while and I am so glad I waited until I found this one. Besides doing exactly what I wanted, which is replacing the paper sleeve I was constantly using and throwing away, it’s SO CUTE! Well-made and arrived quickly!" —Kate Pedicino
Get it from NKB on Etsy for $20+ (available in 15 colors and three sizes).
Promising review: "I absolutely LOVE my new waffle maker. I'll be honest — it is much smaller than I expected. You can carry it in one hand with ease. (It's a about the size of one hand.) But I really do love it. They turn out pretty fluffy so even though they're small, they have substance to them. Plus, how can you beat a heart waffle???" —Rachel
Get it from Amazon for $9.99 .
Indulgence Spa and Body Products is a Black woman-owned small business based in Baltimore, Maryland that sells an array of handcrafted soaps, lotions, hair care products, skin care products, and shower goodies.
Promising review: "The best thing about my morning shower! So luxurious and the scent is absolutely heavenly! Will be purchasing more for myself, friends, and family!" —Cecile Robes-Stubbs
Get it from Indulgence Spa and Body Products on Etsy for $15 (available in various scents).
Check out a BuzzFeeder's review on this incredible journal!
Promising review: "I've been writing in this little journal for three years now and already bought a second one just to make sure I can continue this wonderful habit into a new volume. The quality of this journal is excellent: The creators obviously put some thought into how much use it would be getting. I'm especially pleased with the paper. I tend to press really hard when I'm writing, but the ink doesn't show through on the other side at all. Highly recommended! Get a few, as you'll probably want to give some away." —StitchingLibrarian
Get it from Amazon for $12.16.
When checking out for this item, be sure to tell the seller in the message section if you would like to gift the recipient a gold or silver keychain, otherwise it will be random! BornGoldResin is a small business based in the UK that offers beautiful, one-of-a-kind handmade resin products like keychains, coasters, necklaces, and earrings.
Promising review: "I brought this as a present and it was so beautiful. It came super quickly and the packaging was lovely. Would 100% buy again." —Holly
Get it from BornGoldResin on Etsy for $8.50 (available in seven colors and every letter).
Note: this listing is for a digital code and not the physical copy of the game. This means not having to track shipping and making sure it arrives to their home. Just provide them with the code and they can start playing on their Switch or Switch Lite console right away!
I loved playing Animal Crossing on my GameCube when I was younger, so the nostalgia aspect of Animal Crossing: New Horizons was super exciting for me. The best part of this game is the fact that it truly feels like an escape from reality, which is very needed as we enter year three of the pandemic. I love that I can spend hours interacting with my adorable villagers, designing my dream home, and building/re-arranging my very own island. I literally bought a Nintendo Switch console just to play this game and it's still the only game I own. I absolutely love it!
Get it from Amazon for $59.99.
Promising review: "When I first caught wind of the Bartesian premium cocktail machine ($349.99 on Amazon), my first thought was does anyone actually need this gadget? But after trying it for myself, I can say the answer is a firm YES, and here's why. I love making cocktails at home, and while I'm no bartender, I feel very comfortable shaking a spicy margarita, stirring a negroni, or whipping up a Pisco sour. But making craft cocktails at home requires many (often expensive) ingredients, bar tools, time and effort. With the Bartesian though, you can make fancy drinks with the click of a button — literally. Once you turn the Bartesian on, it prompts you to insert a cocktail capsule. The smart gadget recognizes the cocktail you're trying to make and will ensure you've placed the proper spirit in the bottle (I know, it's mind-blowing). Next, it prompts you to choose your cocktail strength (there's even a mocktail option), and to place a glass with ice underneath the spout. Next, the Bartesian will start pouring your craft cocktail. The whole process takes about 20 seconds and it's all very exciting. With many bars closed and people quarantining or feeling hesitant about going out to eat, this gadget allows you to make professional-quality cocktails at home." —Hannah Loewentheil, BuzzFeed Editor
Get it from Amazon for $369.85.
Promising review: "This sticker-by-number book truly took me back to my youth of the paint by number or sand art by number (I know you millennials recall this messy art project). Doing this at the start of quarantine really got my head in a better place. Being able to just forget everything going on for a few hours to make a sticker masterpiece was really what my mental health needed. If you’re an art person as well, this book is seriously so cool. Making a sticker masterpiece of The Girl With The Pearl Earring? Iconic." —Ali Faccenda, BuzzFeed Editor
It can also connect to their device via cable. Check out BuzzFeed's full write-up on this karaoke mic.
Promising review: "Oh my gosh, I love this! I got mine in the mail yesterday and ended up playing with it for about five hours last night LOL. It connects via Bluetooth so you can connect it to your phone — the music and your singing comes out of the microphone's speaker. It has a volume control for your voice and for the music and also an echo feature. You can put an SD card into the bottom of it and record yourself, or connect it with an audio out to record on one of those karaoke apps on your phone. Between this and being able to find just about any song on karaoke via YouTube, you could easily have your own karaoke parties at home!" —Ferretocious
Get it from Amazon for $30.99 (available in 12 colors).
Promising review: "Where to begin?? Well, I first saw this watch on my favorite blogger on Instagram. I ordered it and it is so much more beautiful in person!! It's classy, yet trendy and I think I'll get a few years wear out of it. If you are on the fence about it, don't be! You'll love it!!" —TuChing@d@M@dre
Get it from Amazon for $169 (available in four colors and three sizes).
The Rustic Stamp is based out of Foresthill, California and sells custom-stamped silverware, keychains, and coffee mugs you'll want to gift to everyone, including yourself.
Promising review: "It is extremely sturdy which is great when digging into a giant jar of peanut butter!" — amberolaughlin
Get it from The Rustic Stamp on Etsy for $15.50.
Includes one 12x zoom telephoto lens with a manual focus ring, one fisheye lens, one macro lens, and one wide angle lens. Compatible with most devices!
Promising review: "I am truly amazed by the quality of these lenses. I have bought two before these, but honestly these are the best ones so far! The telephoto lens is a bit heavy, but it works really well. They all do. It arrived at a perfect time. It all came very well-packed in the box with instructions, a black little bag where I managed to fit everything it it, the telephoto lens, a fish eye lens, a wide angle lens, and a macro lens. It also came with a tripod for the phone, and it works really well. This is amazing!" —Nathalie
Get it from Amazon for $24.94.
Gifts By Ells is a small business based in Portsmouth, United Kingdom selling a fun variety of pop culture-inspired car air fresheners, mugs, coasters, and more!
To say I am a Harry Styles fan would be a severe understatement. Did I go to Love On Tour four times? You bet I did. When I saw this air freshener on Etsy, I knew I had to buy it. I didn't even care if it would smell good or not, I just needed a beautiful illustration of Harry Styles to decorate my car. This is probably one of my favorite little purchases I've ever made for myself. For starters, it's always a talking point whenever I have friends in the car — even people who aren't fans of Harry think it's great. Plus, it really does smell so good. I got the sandalwood vanilla scent and I highly recommend it. Since ordering the one in the picture above, I ordered a second one from the same shop, and I think I'm ready to purchase a third soon — I kinda wanna own all of them, that's how much I love these air fresheners (and Harry, obvs).
Get it from Gifts By Ells on Etsy for $6.95 (available in 15 scents including no scent).
Promising review: "This year, I am traveling to many different countries and have been reading more than I have ever been. I did not want to take physical books with me on trips for the obvious reason that it takes up space and weighs down my luggage. That’s when I decided to see about the kindle paper white. Man, am I pleasantly surprised by this device. It’s compact, portable, really minimizes glare, and the backlight is phenomenal for reading in different lighting. In fact, I can now read in the dark without keeping my husband awake with a reading light." —LinaRi
Get it from Amazon for $129.99+ (available in four colors and two storage capacities).
CaitlynMinimalist is a woman-owned small business based in Los Angeles selling dainty personalized jewelry. I've ordered necklaces from this fabulous shop twice now and Kate was so wonderful to work with! The process was quick, easy, and the beautiful necklaces hold so much sentimental value. I can't say enough good things about this shop!
Promising review: "I’m absolutely in love with this ring. I wear it every single day. The quality is amazing and the detail in the design is so beautiful." —katiebug2325
Get it from CaitlynMinimalist on Etsy for $20.16 (available in three finishes, various cities, and sizes 4—13).
This features a nontoxic, nonstick ceramic coating. Plus, it's dishwasher-safe!
If you were to ask me, someone who LOVES cooking, but is super messy and anxious about eating undercooked meat to the point I have ruined pans numerous times in the past if I would spend over $100 on a single piece of cookware, I wouldn't have taken you seriously. However, if you were to ask me now, a few months into being the owner of a beautiful yellow Always Pan, I'd tell you without hesitancy that I would buy this pan over and over again.
I'm not sure what kind of magical fairy dust this pan is crafted with, but when I tell you nothing sticks to this pan I truly mean NOTHING sticks to this pan. I genuinely think that every pan that is marketed as a non-stick pan should take several notes from Our Place because THIS is how you make a non-stick pan, my friends. Overcooked chicken, melty cheese, saucy messes, and more are no match for this baby, which also means clean up is truly a breeze. A sponge, a little dish soap, and some warm water will get this pan clean in less than a minute — no soaking in the sink required. Please do yourself a favor and splurge on this one. I promise you, it is SO worth it.
Get it from Our Place for $145 (available in seven colors).
Promising review: "These socks were a great value, my husband found them pretty quickly upon me saying I needed to buy socks because the weather is getting colder. I love them! They’re thick, but not so thick that they’re uncomfortable to wear. Good for lounging in the house." —Michael W.
Get them from Amazon for $14.99 (available in other pack sizes and styles).
To place your order, take a photo of the recipe (or whatever it is you may want to get engraved, be sure to follow the instructions on the product page for more info!), and send the photo via Etsy Conversations or e-mail to the provided address on the product listing page with your name and order # as the subject line. Morning Joy Co. is a Black-owned small business based in Fort Worth, Texas that specializes in custom laser-cut and engraved home decor.
Promising review: "My best experience with an Etsy purchase. Fantastic communication. I even received pictures of my board during the process of them making it. Lightning fast shipping! I truly wish this business the best of luck in these hard time as it's quite obvious they truly put their heart and soul into the products they make. I will be a returning customer!!!" —bitsnbullets
Get it from Morning Joy Co. on Etsy for $49+ (available in four finishes and can be personalized on one side or both).
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