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Anywhere from three to ten players (though you can add more people; the rounds will just go more slowly) build three-panel comics that are equally offensive and laugh-attack-inducing.
Promising review: "Such a fun game! We laughed our butts off playing it, so if you see a bunch of butts laying around somewhere, they are probably ours! Teeheehee, butts!" —Creeping Jennie
Price: $20
FYI, the frames themselves are made out of ultra-flexible titanium alloy bridge made from nitinol and the lens are optical-grade polycarbonate (aka the same material as prescription glasses). And the independent-suspension nose pads fit all nose bridges (whether high or low) comfortably.
Promising review: "An extremely well designed product. Amazingly thin and flexible and the optics are sharp and crystal clear. It takes up little room in your pocket and is very convenient to use. I can't tell you how many times I wished I had a pair of reading glasses with me. This is about perfect." —Lone Star Proud
Price: $14.97 (1.00, 1.50, 2.00, and 2.50 strength / six colors)
All you gotta do is combine any type of milk and some store-bought yogurt, set the digital timer, and let it do its thing. Afterwards, strain your yogurt, refrigerate, and serve. It's also dishwasher-safe, so clean up is a total breeze.
Promising review: "For the price and ease of use, it is well worth it. I have made three or four batches so far and it is just so easy to do. I had made yogurt before without a yogurt maker but with no way to actually control the temperature. Though I was fairly successful then, this makes it so much easier!" —KC
Price: $23.63+
All you need is a phone (to download the app that controls everything), a pot, a ziplock-style bag, and water to get cooking. It's also Alexa-compatible!
Promising review: "One of the best purchases I have ever made; this was a breeze to use (both the app and the actual cooking process) and all my guests raved that it was the most perfectly cooked beef tenderloin they'd ever had. The app is very user-friendly and has lots of information and suggestions, and the machine itself is fast to heat up, small, and very quiet." —Sarah
Price: $178.96 (White/Stainless arrives before Christmas!)
Hey, if this is one of Ellen's games of choice, it's all of ours!
Promising review: "Great fun. It is much more difficult than you would think. Seven to ten seconds would be easy, but five seconds is so difficult; that what makes it so much fun though. Brings out the racy side of people on quite a few occasions." —BKBLMN
Promising review: "I’m hooked and now finding myself ordering about one a week; I’ve tried a few of the other brands and either the app ruins it or they don't come close being as bright. The night vision is the best: it lights up the living room and dining room like it's daytime for my cameras." —Farbeyonddriven1981
Price: $64.99 (one) or $259.96 (four-pack) / available in A19 or BR30 sizes
Promising review: "If you hate the taste of this, then you hate the taste of delicious things. This stuff is magical. Cookie Dough and Brownie Batter are my favorites. Seriously, eat it out of the jar with a spoon. It's caloric, but oh so good." —Michael Maly
Price: $13.49 (nut butter / four flavors) and $8.71+ (dessert spreads / two flavors)
Promising review: "I bought these for my husband and he LOVES them! They are durable and adjustable, and when he comes home from work he puts them back into their case, which is nice for me because I don't have a bunch of bent-up collar stays all over my countertop. We threw all the ones from the other brand away. This was a great Christmas gift and I plan to buy some for my father and brother-in-law as well." —Stacy
Price: $29.95 (set of four)
Available in 16 colors. Check out Julep's entire collection here! P.S. The It's Whipped Lip Mousse Limited Edition Vault is one of Oprah's Favorite Things!
Promising review: "Now Ooh La La is the color I'm talking about. It's very close to my natural lip color, but it just gives them that oomph my lips are missing. I'd normally put on a clear lip gloss, but now that I have this, I'm sold and just use this instead. It applies so smoothly and it doesn't even feel like anything's there after it dries. I normally never spend this kind of money on my makeup, but this was well worth it!" —Nikki W.
Price: $20 each (13 colors)
So you can become the piano maestro your parents always wanted you to be (ok, maybe just mine?).
Promising review: "A fantastic product for newbies like me. It was always hard for me to learn music instruments, since I barely know anything about rhythm or sheet music. But with this keyboard, I can even play Beethoven's Für Elise after practicing for only half a day, thanks to the app and light-up keys. There are plenty classic sheet music and free video lessons in the app. I will definitely keep learning." —Kelps
Price: $259+ (three colors)
Promising review: "Best little microwave EVER! Simple functionality, zero power usage until actually turned on, and roomy enough for a dinner plate. I use a microwave for three things only: reheating, defrosting, and popcorn. So glad to have one without all the clutter. AND it's cute as a button to boot!" —U.P. WannaBe
Price: $92
Promising review: "This mouse beats the hell out of every other mouse I've ever owned, and I've owned plenty of mice in my day: wired, wireless, gaming, track ball, etc. None have come close to the way this mouse fits in my hand. It's like my hand becomes part of it! The button pressure is perfect for my taste too — I prefer a slightly firm press, rather than too soft. It isn't a loud click either because that can be very annoying, especially if the person in bed next to you is trying to sleep." —W. Roush
Price: $49.99
Each cube packs half a cup worth of caffeine (50 mg) with additional nootropic supplements to reduce the "oh my god, I'm so jittery" feeling one might typically feel with normal joe and up feelings of ~alertness and focus~.
Promising review: "Such a convenient product. I don't always want to make a fresh pot of coffee during that mid-afternoon dip, and these go cubes hit the spot. They work almost immediately, but effects are subtle enough you don't even notice until you realize how productive you've been for the last hour. They are yummy too!" —Chris Wiles
Price: $38+ for 20 packs (three flavors or assorted)
Promising review: "This is a great game for working on visual spatial skills. I am an occupational therapist who works with school-age kids with visual and perceptual impairments. Games are the best way to do my job and this particular game allows kids to manipulate the cards in their mind's eye to match shapes and the empty spaces in relation to orientation on the card. The competitive aspect also gives the players a little push." —Diane
Price: $9.99
Promising review: "The Be Mixed Ginger Lime mixers are great for making delicious cocktails! I typically do not put much time/effort into making a drink and I was pleasantly surprised by how easy some of the recipes are! The basil beach smash and pumpkin martini have been two of my favorites. A great addition to any bar and a great gift for anyone hosting around the holidays." —Alex Gilman
Price: $33 for three bottles (three flavors or variety pack)
Promising review: "It is like I'm listening to my favorite music for the first time. The clarity of the music and the words are almost unbelievable. They transport me to an ethereal music place. I never realized how much I was missing and I also never realized how wrong I was about many of the words in the songs I listen to. Makes me like my favorite music even more." —Shirley J. Burgess
Price: $92.27+ (available in titanium and black)
Promising review: "This powder works wonders. My husband wears dress shoes all day and the smell from his feet after a long day at work is unpleasant. After the first day of using this powder, the odor was gone. His shoes no longer smell and his feet have no odor at all. The powder itself has no smell either, at least nothing strong. I will continue to buy this!" —Evca
Price: $14.88