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1. The Book of Unusual Knowledge if you're someone who loves learning tons of random facts, telling your loved ones about all the cool tidbits stored in your brain, or excitedly parking yourself in front of the TV every night to watch Jeopardy!
Promising review: "My best friend is always telling me new facts about the most random things so when I saw this, I knew it had to be added to his bookshelf. And let me tell you the list of random facts keeps on coming. Yeah, yeah, I know...the internet...but sometimes it’s nice to disconnect from technology and read a real book. Couldn’t be happier with this purchase." —Gregory
Get it from Amazon for $12.64.
2. A rain cloud aromatherapy diffuser that's gonna look SO lovely sitting on whichever surface you place it on, make the room smell so yummy as it diffuses your favorite essential oils, and, thanks to the rain effect, produce such a calming water droplet sound.
Promising review: "I love this thing. I have anxiety and insomnia, and I need background noise to function/sleep. This little desktop fountain is SO SOOTHING, both aesthetically and the sound of the little raindrops. If I’m in the room with it, it’s probably on. If you love the sound of rain this is for you. Because I’m paranoid and I want this to last, I run it with plain distilled water and I have not used essential oils with it even though they say it’s fine. It’s very dry here right now, and I still only have to top up the water every few days even with it running daily. It’s a solid 12/10 from me." —Violet
Get it from Amazon for $56.98.
3. A mystical flame colorant for upping your bonfire game — orange flames are sooooo last year. Rainbow flames? The future is here ppl!!!
Promising review: "This is amazing. For a really fun experience, get some of these for your next camping trip. As if a campfire needs improvement...but this stuff is really neat. I'd say the adults love it even more than the kids. We only used one packet, and the colors were so good — seems like they lasted at least 20 minutes. There was even color left in the ashes the next day. We will never go camping again without several packs on hand." —TeNe
Get a pack of six from Amazon for $5.50.
4. An indoor s'mores maker so you can enjoy the perfect dessert from the comfort of your air-conditioned home.
Promising review: "We have been really enjoying this little s'mores maker — it's not big, doesn't take up a lot of space, and does exactly what it's meant to do. We can't build fires or anything like that around where I live so this was our next best option. It's worked out great for us. The only thing is it only has two of the little roaster sticks, so if you have multiple people roasting you would need something else to use to stick your marshmallow on." —Debb
Get it from Amazon for $23.99+ (available in three styles and get some additional roasting sticks here).
5. An innovative speaker that'll let you create your very own pixel art and then you can watch as your creation comes to life by dancing along while your favorite songs play.
Promising review: "Sound quality and durability is very good! I like the ability to change the artwork on the cover, the ability to change the brightness of the image, the ability to change the volume of the startup/connect/disconnect, the auto-shutoff and auto-sleep mode toggles, and the ability to set multiple alarms (available on the app only, sadly, not out of the box). There's surprisingly a lot you can do with such a seemingly simple device, and it's made more than a great replacement alarm clock for me, which is initially what I bought it for. Highly recommend if you've got the extra coin to spend on something cute, fun, and practical!" —Soul Breaker
Get it from Amazon for $84.92 (get this price by clipping the 15% off coupon on the product page; available in six colors).
6. Crayola Globbles — a super squishy and fun fidget toy adults and kids alike can enjoy playing with! You can toss these babies at the wall and watch them stick (but then easily take it off, no damage or residue left behind) and they're VERY easy to clean!
Promising review: "My 15-year-old asked for these after seeing them on TikTok. I got them as a stocking stuffer thinking they’d be tossed aside. Unbelievably he and his 17-year-old brother have spent time laying in the floor, tossing them up to the ceiling, and waiting for them to fall so they can catch them. I never expected them to get this much use. Bonus is they’re off their phones and in the family room with us." —Amazon Customer
Get a set of six from Amazon for $9.99.
7. An assortment of floral-printed macarons for an oh-so-cute and oh-so-delicious sweet treat.
Izzy Macarons is a woman-owned small business based in Jersey City, New Jersey. They sell a delicious and way-too-cute-to-eat assortment of French macarons in various colors and shapes like pizza, farm animals, and Winnie the Pooh. Some of the delicious flavors you can choose for your macarons include: red velvet, strawberry cheesecake, cookies and cream, and fruity pebbles —just to name a few!
Promising review: "These macarons are so tasty and gorgeous! I got the white chocolate strawberry, salted caramel, and lemon pie, and each was more delectable than the last. They came fresh, and fast, and I would highly recommend Izzy's treats!" —Sara
Get them from Izzy Macarons on Etsy for $22+ (available in three sizes).
8. A Blinger, aka a styling tool you can use to embellish your hair, clothes, and tech accessories with fun gems!
Promising review: "I am obsessed with this product! I got it for a themed day and it was so simple to set up and use. The gems are sticky, which I thought was much less damaging to my hair than if they were staples, and they stayed in for over eight hours until I removed them. They were so cute, and because they are sticky, you can put them other places like on your face. Loved these." —JL Jackson
Get it from Amazon for $39.99.
9. A color-changing nail polish that reacts to temperature changes (for example: the shade shown below is purple when it's cold and light blue when it's warm). You're never gonna want to wear "normal" polish ever again.
Cirque Colors is a small biz that sells nail polish and accessories!
Promising review: "My favorite nail polish. I was iffy when I first put it on, it seemed an awkward consistency for nail polish...but I was happily surprised. It is matte and dries super fast and after two coats and 10 minutes they were done. I was going to put topcoat over them for a glossier finish, but I ultimately just left them matte. It goes on and dries beautifully, it changes to purple in cold temperatures, and it DOES NOT CHIP OR PEEL like many thermal nail polishes. I washed dishes, gardened, cleaned, and even without topcoat my nails still look perfect. I will definitely be buying more, they're worth the price." —Samantha Martin
Get it from Amazon for $16.50 (available in eight colors).
10. An adorable reversible plushie you can use to express when you're feeling happy or not so happy. But this plushie is so cute, it might just help turn your frown upside-down.
Promising review: "I saw this on TikTok like everyone else but I quickly realized, when I got one how helpful this is to my family. Now they don't have to guess when they shouldn't bother me, they'll just KNOW. It's saving lives and it's adorable. The perfect thing. :)" —MCalmes
Get it from Amazon for $11.99+ (available in 42 styles).
11. A car air freshener that'll keep your car smelling delicious, and most importantly, will ensure that Mr. Harry Styles is always a passenger in your vehicle.
Gifts By Ells is a small biz based in Whiteley, United Kingdom and sells pop culture-inspired air fresheners, mugs, coasters, and mousepads.
To say I am a Harry Styles fan would be a severe understatement. Have I seen him 10 times in the past two years? You bet I have. 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 $6.05 (available in various scents).
12. Who Do the Stars Say You Are? — a book to help guide you through and better understand your star sign in the most fun way! From unpacking the basics like your strengths and weaknesses and compatibility, to the important stuff like which ice cream flavor is actually your favorite to your perfect TV show (helpful if you're contemplating your next binge-watch), and so much more!
This book is written by BuzzFeed's very own Syd Robinson!
Promising review: "We love this author and are big fans of her pet-focused work with BuzzFeed, so we had to check out this book! It’s so fun and very well written! If you’re into astrology, this is an awesome read!!" —Amber
Get it from Amazon for $9.99/Kindle or $13.49/hardcover.
13. A unique citrus squeezer in the form of a cute bird that'll make getting the juice out of lemons, limes, and oranges for your favorite recipes and cocktails simple and just plain adorable!
Promising review: "This little utensil is adorable, and quite practical. When I saw it on TikTok I knew I had to have one. You simply put a slice of lemon in and pour out the juice. It looks so pretty sitting on the table and comes in very handy." —Dian Marchese
Get it from Amazon for $5.39.
14. An abstract shower curtain to bring a welcome element of fun to your bathroom.
Promising review: "Cute shower curtain to mix up the bathroom. The print is very cute and goes well with the light pink tiles in my bathroom. The print is very accurate to the picture, colors are just as vibrant, and the picture is clear. It is as good of a shower curtain as any; not particularly nice but it's not see-through and it dries quickly when it gets wet." —Nicole Adler
Get it from Amazon for $8.99.
15. A colorful retro-style keyboard because we're three years into this whole WFH thing now and it's time you give your at-home desk setup the upgrade it deserves! This baby looks so cool it might actually make you excited to sit at your desk and join a 9 a.m. Zoom call.
Promising review: "I've been seeing retro-style typewriter keyboards on TikTok for a while now. I aways thought, 'That looks pretty cool!' Decided to look on here and found this one. I just got it today and so far has been working great! I had no problems connecting the keyboard via Bluetooth, and the clicking of the keys is really nice, one of the reasons why I wanted to get this." —dee
Get it from Amazon for $32.99+ (available in 11 colors).
16. A soft-serve maker for transforming frozen fruit into a refreshing sweet treat.
All the parts are dishwasher-safe!
Promising reviews: "I saw one of these in action at a friend's house like five years ago and thought it was just a made up memory, because making ice cream out of solely frozen fruit seems wild. But when I saw a TikTok about it I immediately went to Amazon and bought it. Literally this was the BEST decision of my life. I cannot believe still how amazing this thing is! It makes the creamiest, best-tasting fruit ice cream ever. It’s easy to take apart and clean, and super easy to use." —DMCKAY
Get it from Amazon for $33.80+ (available in six colors).
17. A foldable mushroom funnel because transferring liquids or dry ingredients between bottles and containers deserves to be an ~aesthetic~ moment.
To use it, just flip it inside out and stick the "stem" through your container's opening. Plus, it's dishwasher safe!
Promising review: "I am obsessed with this funnel!!! I juice a lot of citrus and juices for cocktails, and this little guy is the perfect size for bottling. It’s beyond cute and really great quality. I’m always hesitant about buying silicone items, as I don’t want them to be too thin. This is perfect! Sturdy and cute! Can’t get better than that! The perfect addition to any cottagecore kitchen!" —Abbey Klem
Get it from Amazon for $13.95.
18. A genius lounge chair equipped with a window for your face (plus padding to keep your head comfy) and openings for your arms so you can do things like read a book, watch a downloaded show on your iPad, or text the group chat without the interference of sun glare.
Promising review: "This is typically more than I would have spent on a lounge chair, but after seeing it on TikTok I had to buy one!! The arm and face hole make tanning the backside so easy and comfortable!" —Keely Shay
Get it from Amazon for $60.99+ (available in five colors).
19. A magical blush oil that reacts to your skin's pH levels and instantly provides you with a natural-looking flush. Time to break up with whichever blush you were using before this, it simply cannot compare.
Youthforia is an Asian woman-owned small biz that sells cruelty-free makeup formulated with clean and vegan ingredients — so clean, you can wear it when you sleep!
Promising review: "Dewy and glowy. I tried it over makeup and it appeared as a strong pink shade but settled to a flushed, glowy color. I had my little sister try it too because I wanted to see the color change again and it lasted a really long time on her. The texture was smooth and it was easy to rub in and blend out." —Summer
20. An incredible cookbook for the Trader Joe's-obsessed. It's filled with a bunch of great recipes with ingredients you can of course find on your next TJ's run. It doesn't get better than this.
Promising review: "For Trader Joe's lovers everywhere, this is a fantastic cookbook! It is filled with hints and tips, shopping guidelines, nicely organized recipe categories, and beautiful mouthwatering pictures. I love how the recipes are noted if they are gluten-free or vegetarian, etc. I ❤ Trader Joe's and I ❤ this cookbook!" —Love My Bookish Life
Get it from Amazon for $11.99/Kindle or $13.49/paperback.
21. A convertible swimsuit that can be worn SIX different ways — this means you'll constantly have versatile, trendy ways to wear the same piece.
Check out this YouTube video from the brand on the various ways you can wear it! Nakimuli is a Black woman-owned small biz based in Brooklyn, New York that sells swimwear and sets on Etsy — you can find more great clothing items from the brand's official website!
Promising review: "I can’t explain how perfect this bathing suit really is, you must see the colors in person! So vibrant, you feel instantly cheerful when seeing all the colors against your skin! Never have had so many compliments in my life as when I went to the beach in this rad one-piece. Extremely fast shipping and fair pricing for how well-made the item is. Trust me, you need this swimsuit!!!" —Mychalmarie Leslie
Get it from Nakimuli on Etsy for $120 (available in women's sizes S–3XL).
22. A Lizzie McGuire-inspired color-changing glass so cool, you should definitely go ahead and hit add to cart right this second.
PS Eye Craft is a small biz based in East Brunswick, New Jersey that sells super cool pop culture-inspired glasses.
Promising review: "Love it! So cute!! I saw it on my TikTok page and whipped out my wallet. 😂" —Chantal Martinez
Get it from PS Eye Craft on Etsy for $26.
23. A set of ~groovy~ nail stickers for embellishing a DIY manicure with smiley faces, rainbows, flowers, and peace signs.
Deco Miami is a small biz based in New York and sells a ridiculously fun assortment of themed nail stickers. P.S. — if you're a Taylor Swift fan like me, then the disco balls in this particular sticker pack are the perfect way to channel your inner mirrorball.
Promising review: "Did I buy these for the mirrorballs? Absolutely, but I fell in love with the rest of the designs, too! These stickers are incredible quality!" —Marianna
Get them from Deco Miami on Etsy for $10.
24. A cactus coaster set because the return of icy cold drinks 24/7 szn is upon us and that shouldn't equal the return of unsightly rings being left behind on your surfaces. With this set, you'll get coasters for you and your loved ones/guests to utilize, and when they're not being used, you can assemble them back into a super cool decorative piece!
This comes with a set of six coasters.
Promising review: "I ended up getting this for myself and then as a gift for a friend! It is super cute and can act as a nice addition to the coffee table without looking gimmicky or tacky. Most of my guests don't realize it's a coaster until I tell them they can take it apart from the cactus. I love it and highly recommend!" —Sasha TS.
Get them from Amazon for $11.99.
25. A ball pit designed for kiddos, but, yes, it is also perfectly suited for pets. Treating your pet is the equivalent of treating yourself because watching them have fun and be happy is just THE BEST!
Minnidip is a small biz that sells designer inflatables for adults and kids (or pets)!
My colleague Mal Mower owns this ball pit and her cats love it! Here's what she has to say:
"Obviously this precious ball pit is intended for actual HUMAN children, but my millennial pet parent heart couldn't help but get this for my house! I hide my cats' favorite treats in the bottom and they will dig around for ages trying to find them all. It's not designed to withstand pet nails, but it's held up really well. I can't rave about it enough!"
Get it from Minnidip for $199 (available with seven different colors of balls).
26. An iced coffee candle if you're someone who knows the best part of warm weather is the official return of iced coffee szn (but like, you're obvs drinking it year round).
Yes, I drink iced coffee in single digit temps and negative wind chill, but now that's it's warm, I can drink it without getting judgmental looks! CoolKz is a small biz based in California that sells super cute candles and other fun gifts.
Promising review: "This looks and smells absolutely amazing!! The shipping was incredibly fast on the candle and it was amazingly well-packed so it never got damaged at all!!!!" —Rachael Trudeau-Del Valle
Get it from CoolKz on Etsy for $21.59+ (available in three styles).
27. A tic-tac-toe toilet roll holder because why not make a display out of your toilet paper? Your bathroom is about to become the best room in the house with this thing!
Hand And Homes is a small business based in Littleton, Colorado that sells fun home and bathroom decor.
Promising review: "Packed perfectly and arrived promptly. No issues with my order. I painted and mounted it. Holds Costco toilet paper so I’m happy!!! Let’s tic-tac toilet roll!!" —Amy Knox
Get it from Hand And Homes on Etsy for $52.70 (available in six paint colors including unpainted).
28. An abstract ceramic vase for bringing a pop of fun into your home. It's unique enough that it'll stand out, but neutral enough not to stick out like a sore thumb. Leave it as is or fill it with fresh or artificial flowers. Either way, just buy it!
Promising review: "This is my favorite vase! It's beautiful for a centerpiece on my dining table. Love the print, the quality, and the size. Very unique. Already received tons of compliments." —Laura Demetrious
Get it from Amazon for $22.99+ (available in three colors).
29. A Lego flower bouquet kit so you can create your own perfect floral arrangement and have the MOST fun while doing so. Perhaps you'll want to display your new faux flora in the vase above?
Promising review: "The bouquet looked absolutely stunning. The attention to detail was impressive, and the colors of the flowers were vibrant and eye-catching. The bouquet is not only aesthetically pleasing but also a lot of fun to put together. My son was able to complete it within an hour, which was fantastic. The instructions were clear and easy to follow, which made the entire experience enjoyable for him." —1teaspoon
Get it from Amazon for $48.99.
30. A disco ball bar cart because what could possibly be a bigger flex than offering your guests a margarita and then sashaying your way over to this BEAUTIFUL and unique piece to grab a bottle of tequila?! Nothing, that's what.
Glam Globes is a small biz based in the UK that sells super cute disco ball home decor pieces!
My colleague Maitland Quitmeyer owns this awesome bar cart and loves it! Here's what she has to say about it:
"This is the best product I bought this year, actually! It's from a small biz based in the UK and while it did take a while to arrive (as I expected), it was *well* worth the wait. The light bouncing off the mirror fragments and onto my walls is just dang beautiful. Between the bottom tray and the space inside the globe (yes, the globe OPENS UP!), there's a nice amount of storage for bottles and glassware. And unlike regular bar carts, the things you keep inside the globe will actually stay dust free. I bought the 'champagne' color (which is a nice neutral cream-beige) but it comes in tons of colors that'll go perfectly with your home decor."
Get it from Glam Globes on Etsy for $261.19 (available in seven colors on the brand's website).
31. A pair of wine glasses that'll aerate your wine as you pour it into the glass. This is must if you're a vino lover.
32. A set of Matryoshka doll-inspired measuring cups because not only will this genius design make for a super cool and unique addition to your kitchen, but thanks to the fact they easily nest together (just like the dolls do), they won't take up too much space — perfect for those with limited storage!
This set comes with 1/4 cup, 1/3 cup, 1/2 cup, 2/3 cup, 3/4 cup, and 1 cup measurements.
Promising review: "I adore unique items for home and kitchen, especially when they are cute and save space at the same time! These matryoshka measuring cups are wonderful. I always keep them nested on my counter top next to my flour/sugar canisters. They work very well, are well made, easy to clean, and unlike many cheap measuring cups where the measurement starts to come off after many uses/washes, there is nothing printed on these. It's all etched into the plastic and they are all white. I've gotten lots of comments on them. Great gift for a baker!" —Kelly
Get a set of six measuring cups from Amazon for $10.99.
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