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    35 Weirdly Charming Products Sure To Put A Smile On Your Face

    Just because you can't find a banana duck in the wild, doesn't mean you can't have one in your house.

    1. A "Gracula" garlic crusher — just because the Count has a garlic aversion doesn't mean he can't help you mince a little for your homemade pasta sauce. And it'll only take a few seconds!

    A reviewer twisting a vampire shaped garlic crusher and showing the garlic inside
    The garlic crusher sitting on a counter

    Promising review: "I love this little guy. I found him on a BuzzFeed list and had to have it as soon as I saw it! I’ve minced as many as five cloves in it in seconds. It’s a little tricky getting all of the garlic out once minced (I use a silicone basting brush to get most of it but I always use more than the recipe calls for anyway so it’s not a deal breaker). Cleanup is a breeze because he goes right in the dishwasher!" —Barbie

    Get it from Amazon for $22.95

    2. A convenient lil' condiment fork if your love of pickles and olives is only matched by how much you hate getting soggy fingers by grabbing them straight out of the jar. Just place the silicone band around the top of the jar, and voila!

    The pickle fork in a silcone utensil holder wrapped around a pickle jar lid
    A reviewer using the three pronged fork to stab a pickle

    Check out a TikTok of the condiment fork in action. 

    Promising review: "Great kitchen item. Forks are great to get pickles out of the jar, but if you have kids/lazy people (lol) you know that dirty hands are going into that jar. 😉 This has really prevented that from happening. It comes with two different rings to fit whatever size jar, a stabber holder, and a stabbing stick." —Amazon Customer

    Get it from Amazon for $8.25

    3. A dimmable sad duck night-light who is just oh so relatable. He just needs to lie down real quick forever. This night-light has a 30-minute timer so you don't have to get up and turn it off before falling asleep.

    A light up duck laying on its side with a face of just complete bone deep existential despair
    Amazon

    Promising review: "I ordered this lamp because of its appearance. This has totally filled a void in my life I didn't know existed. Everyone who sees it pokes it. The lamp is actually very functional. It's got a really nice set of brightness options and the glow is yellowish, which is much nicer than white in a dim/dark room. One thing that isn't mentioned in the description is that its legs are utterly floppy. It's terrific." —Literated

    Get it from Amazon for $15.99

    4. Or a rechargeable toast-shaped lamp with a darling smile on its face. What could be better? It offers a nice, soft glow that can be adjusted, and it has a 15-minute timer!

    Promising review: "I first fell in love with this lamp online but fell to another level once it was delivered. It's the cutest little lamp I've ever seen. It's smaller than I thought, but it's just perfect. I love that you can manage how bright it is, as well as the 15-minute timer, which is great at night. Would definitely recommend this product as a gift or as a self-gift." —María José Sánchez

    Get it from Amazon for $15.89+ (available in three colors).

    5. And if neither of those were your style, a color-changing mushroom night-light in case you need a ~fun-gi~ around to keep your surroundings lit up as the sun sets. Its brightness even automatically changes depending on the brightness of the environment.

    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 that 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 $5.98.

    6. A light-up rain cloud diffuser because it'll actually start pouring raindrops into the spill-resistant container below! It has three levels of brightness and five levels of water flow speed, so you can customize your aromatherapeutic experience.

    a gif of the raining cloud essential oil diffuser on and glowing red
    the purple-lit raining cloud essential oil diffuser

    Check out a TikTok of the rain cloud diffuser in action.

    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 $51.12

    7. A skin-smoothing polar bear hydrating eye stick for help reducing under-eye circles and puffiness. Its formula is enriched with glacial waters to help improve your skin's elasticity. Get ready to feel refreshed!

    The small polar bear shaped eye stick in a reviewer's hands
    Before and after pic of reviewer with dark under eyes that are gone in the second pic

    Promising review: "I have always had serious dark circles and bags under my eyes and this has really changed this for me. The results are incredible. The puffiness is gone. The dark circles are hardly noticeable. My sensitive skin has not broken out. I never write reviews, but this was so good that I had to write a review. This actually works." —Ben

    Get it from Amazon for $9.99

    8. A super friggin' cute Squishmallow pet bed with cushioned bolsters that make for a natural headrest. This squishy bed is perfect for your small and cuddly pet!

    reviewer's medium-sized dog curled up in a pink and purple octopus-shaped bed
    another reviewer's orange cat lying on the frog-shaped bed

    Promising review: "This is my first and only Squishmallow product and honestly I love it! It is as soft as expected from the brand, but also I'm very impressed with how sturdy the bottom is. Most of the bottom of my dogs's beds are made of fabric, but the bottom of this bed is pretty firm and tough. I'm no dog-bed expert but from a loving dog-parent, I'm very satisfied." —Amazon Customer

    Get it from Amazon for $31.40.

    9. A pup-tastic dog-shaped door draft stopper if you need a helping paw to keep your AC's cool air where it belongs: inside.

    the grey dog draft stopper next to a door
    Amazon

    Promising review: "Would definitely recommend. It's durable and does efficiently block out drafts from our front door. Material is soft and easy to clean with a cloth, and it stores away easily." —Michelle Leo

    Get it from Amazon for $18.99+ (available in six sizes and five animal styles).

    10. A cute lil' octopus-shaped blackhead remover to gently scrub away excess sebum and exfoliate your pores. It'll help remove blackheads, whiteheads, and whatever else is trapped in your clogged pores. 

    image of reviewer holding up the octopus-shaped blackhead remover
    the cap off to show the salt on the top of the remover

    Promising review: "After just two days of use, this adorable little octopus has done wonders for me. Smells great too. Here's how I used it: I wore down the stick just a little to where the texture from the salt is visible, scrubbed around on my face so there was plenty of product, then I used my fingers to gently massage all the gunk away. Rinse, pat dry, and enjoy the softness. Highly recommended for people with sensitive skin like myself." —LuckLocust

    Get it from Amazon for $12.50

    11. A huggable banana duck plush toy...that's it. That's the tweet. I mean, look at how adorable this little (but kinda big) guy is!

    a model hugging a large banana duck plushie
    Amazon

    Promising review: "Once you get this duck, your life will be changed. It is soft and plush and perfect for snuggling! Banana duck is life." —Sarah Kenton

    Get it from Amazon for $13.99+ (available in four sizes).

    12. A sleek and unconventional flat travel water bottle since it'll fit snugly against other angular things in your bag like your laptop, phone, or books. 

    clear rectangle shaped water bottle with black edges and lid
    water bottle stashed vertically in a purse

    Promising review: "TikTok made me buy this water bottle and I’ve never been more pleased with a purchase. It was delivered exactly as expected, even better. The size is perfect for inside a purse, book bag, or suitcase. I ordered the gray and it's so understated. Beyond satisfied with this TikTok purchase." —Christina Carson

    Get it from Amazon for $24.99+ (available in six colors). 

    13. tissue box house because the carton box that tissues come in are not...how do you say? Cute enough for your home. 

    Here's what BuzzFeed editor Elizabeth Lilly has to say about it: "I, an adult woman, cannot remember the last time I bought a box of tissues for my home (though I have several purse packs?!). It may have been when I most recently had a sinus infection, which I guess was two-plus years ago. But now that I’m playing house as a grown-ass person in an apartment to myself, I’m trying to be *responsible*. So obviously buying this whimsical tissue box cover we’ve featured in a million BuzzFeed shopping posts is peak adulting. Perhaps the reason I’ve been so bad at keeping around a box of tissues is because tissues just look...kind of ugly out in the open. But not with this lil’ cover! Now it’s a ~design element~ that I’ll hopefully remember to keep full." 

    Get it from Amazon for $8.99.

    14. A fun penguin-shaped fridge deodorizer sure to help keep your fridge smelling fresh, and arctic even. All you have to do is fill it up with baking soda!

    Monkey Business is a small biz making fun and unique versions of useful products!

    Promising review: "I love this product! So cute and keeps the refrigerator fresh. I just buy a huge bag of baking soda and refill it when needed!" —Amazon Customer

    Get it from Monkey Business on Amazon for $12.88.

    15. A ~stable~ donkey-shaped sticky note holder for quick and easy access to little sheets of paper you can write your to-do lists on. You can even open the clothespin-like mouth and have it hold your favorite pen!

    reviewer image of the red donkey memo holder on a granite surface
    reviewer image of the white donkey memo holder with a pen in its mouth

    Promising review: "Great way to store note paper. I was looking for an alternative to sticky notes and this is perfect. It is well made, super cute, and I found 'Let Loose' refill pages easily on Amazon with 3.5-inch dimensions." —Kate

    Get it from Monkey Business on Amazon for $14.90 (available in three colors).

    16. A bottle of Haeyo Mayo — a creamy hair mask that contains shea butter, macadamia oil, and egg yolk extract to help hydrate, nourish, and smooth your hair. If you have dry and damaged hair, you might wanna try this hair condiment!

    Promising review: "I have dead hair from bleaching it so much and I was a bit skeptical if this would work, but oh my god it makes my hair softer than a corgi's bottom. And it smells really good too. Will definitely restock when I run out!" —hanyouinlove

    Get it from Amazon for $16

    17. A screaming goat figurine because every now and then you need to scream but feel a little too self-conscious to let out your roar. That's where this lil' guy comes in. It'll do the screaming for you! It even comes with a book full of fun facts and trivia about the ever-majestic goat.

    Promising review: "This is a hilarious way to scream at the universe without hurting your throat. I often gift this to people who are struggling. It generates a smile and lets them know it’s OK to feel like screaming." —meggysmallz

    Get it from Amazon for $6.96.

    18. A glass milk carton that you'll love using to pour milk or cream into your tea or coffee. Reviewers say it's great for foaming milk! And it can double as decor if you keep it at your coffee station.

    A model pouring milk into a coffee cup from a glass milk carton-shaped container
    Amazon

    Promising review: "I love glassware, especially borosilicate glass, because it’s delicate and yet strong, it’s thinner and lighter than most glass. This is is definitely a conversation piece, because of its small milk carton shape and it holds a significant amount of cream or milk. It’s perfect for use during brunch, and during coffee or tea dates with friends. To get it cleaned, I use warm water, dish soap, and a small foam brush, than I put it on the dish rack to air dry." —APR63

    Get it from Amazon for $6.99 (available in five styles). 

    19. An animal-shaped soap dispenser sure to help make the hand-washing process a little more fun. Plus, it'll add a little whimsy to your bathroom. And who couldn't use a little whimsy?

    duck shaped soap dispenser
    Amazon

    Promising review: "We've had this soap dispenser in our bathroom for almost a week and love it! The duck looking like it has a cold when dispensing soap, but I think that adds to its cuteness, lol." —Fantomah

    Get it from Amazon for $14.99 (available in five animals).

    20. A set of cat and mouse hooks who are playing a game of hide-and-seek. When you hang something heavy on the hooks, their cute little animal heads will pop out!

    product photo of one of the animal hooks, showing how when you place weight on them, the head pops up
    the hooks used to hang six mugs on a wall

    Check out a TikTok of the cat and mouse hooks in action. 

    Promising reviews: "These are so cute and easy to install. My husband always forgets to put his keys away so I got these to try to condition him into hanging them up. Now he has a little friend say hello when he gets home." —leaaffy

    Get a four-piece set from Amazon for $15.99 (also available in a six-pack that includes a monkey and baby chick). 

    21. A plush lobster heating pad with a removable lavender insert you just microwave for warm cuddles and potential pain relief.

    What Do You Meme? is a small business making fun, and funny card games, plush friends, and pool floats!

    Promising review: “My cycle can be quite rough as well as the ungodly cramping. I’ve tried heating packs in the past, but I hate the hassle of plugging it in, and it always seems to be too hot for my liking. I came across this cuddly menstruation crustacean and I had to have it. Lo and behold, I started my cycle the same day he arrived. I couldn’t wait to bust him out and he did not disappoint. You can heat up the internal bag to your liking and it smells like fresh lavender. He also holds heat for a long while.” —Samantha Pierce

    Get it from What Do You Meme? on Amazon for $24.99.

    22. Or a darling giraffe hot water bottle cover if you'd rather have the help of this herbivore when dealing with cramps.

    the giraffe hot water bottle plush
    Goodful

    Get it from our Goodful shop for $18.70 (originally $22.99).

    23. A vintage-inspired orange juice carton vase — a decorative ceramic piece that'll be a beautiful and unique home for your buttercups and coppertips!

    reviewer photo of the orange juice vase on a table
    reviewer holding the orange juice vase

    Check out a TikTok of the orange juice vase in action. 

    Ban.do is a US-based small business that specializes in quirky accessories, home products, and stationery. 

    Promising review: "I couldn't resist this silly vase! It's just as cute as expected in person. I have no complaints at all. Very happy with my purchase." —Kaylah

    Get it from Ban.do on Amazon for $28.95.

    24. cherry toilet brush to clean your toilet with a sweet treat that you won't mind having guests see when they visit your bathroom.

    gif of reviewer taking the brush out of its holder
    the cherry toilet brush in a reviewer's bathroom

    Check out a TikTok of the cherry toilet brush in action.

    Promising review: "This toilet brush makes me want to clean my toilet. It is so cute, exactly what I wanted, and works perfectly!! Fits nicely into my bathroom decor. It was delivered in perfect condition and I've used it three times now. If you're thinking about buying this...do it!" —Michelle Maroon

    Get it from Amazon for $22.99

    25. A cute and useful banana slicer for perfectly even slices of this delicious fruit (which you weren't getting when you were cutting them by hand)! If you like to prep your smoothies days in advance, easily slice them with this and then toss them in the freezer for later.

    Promising review: "THIS WORKED VERY WELL! The 'banana' curve makes all the difference. Very useful and very adaptable. We use it primarily as a tool for prepping large quantities of bananas for freeze-drying. WORKS PERFECTLY for that task. Money very well spent!" —Tim

    Get it from Amazon for $6.08

    26. A decidedly charming jumbo olive candle whose notes of neroli, jasmine, and orange blossom will make you wanna keep the martinis flowing.

    big green pimento olive candle
    Big Night

    Big Night is a Brooklyn-based home decor brand. 

    Get it from Big Night for $28.

    27. A shaker of edible cocktail glitter that'll turn any drink into a magical potion! And don't worry, it's kosher, gluten-free, and vegan.

    Blue glitter swirling in a mason jar drink
    Pink glitter in a wine glass with a drink

    Bakell is a small business!

    Promising review: "Don’t think any further and just buy it. This was so cool and everyone loved it! I got the clear one because it will go with any drink. I will be the one to put this in all my friends drinks. Also had no taste so it was just the look. Sooooooo cool!" —gigi

    Get it from Bakell on Amazon for $7.44+ (available in 19 colors). 

    28. A box of bubble wrap sheets so you can release some steam the old-fashioned way. You know, the same way we handled important things as kids...by popping bubbles!

    sheet of bubble wrap being pulled from box
    Amazon

    Get it from Amazon for $7.97.

    29. A "Noodle Monster" spaghetti container because your favorite long boys deserve a safe space to wait to be devoured.

    A clear cylinder shaped container topped with a green monster-shaped lid and filled with noodles
    Amazon

    Promising review: "I love this so much. Like, so much. The canister part is glass, which I love. It's tall enough for long pasta, but also good for macaroni. His lil' noodle noggin is plastic with a silicone seal, so it's actually practical while also being literally the cutest thing in the world. And his eyestalks make opening the lid a breeze while also being absolutely adorable. I really want a little gang of them for my pantry, and I'd make little hats for them." —Surua

    Get it from Amazon for $22.95+ (available in two sizes). 

    30. A pair of rabbit-shaped toast tongs to help ensure you keep your precious fingers safe from hot pieces of bread.

    Promising review: "These are the cutest toast tongs! They are nicely crafted and the long-eared bunny design is adorable. Perfect tongs for my toaster and waffle iron. It stands by itself as a little functional piece of art, and won't get lost in the utensil drawer like my old boring tongs. The packaging is also nice and makes this really giftable, so I'll be ordering more as gifts for sure." —Tuzi

    Get it from Amazon for $14.95.

    31. A Loch Ness monster-shaped ladle that'll make any pot of soup look like a delicious swamp for this lil' guy to live in. It has "feet" that allow it to stand tall in pots.

    reviewer's soup pot with turquoise ladle handle that looks like monster head and neck sticking out
    the jumbo green ladle

    Plus she's dishwasher safe!

    Promising review: "I got this for my birthday. I love it so much! It's completely functional and super easy to clean. The best part is that it's fun! She just sits in the soup, hanging out, watching everyone enjoying their soup, waiting to be useful." —SKW

    Get it from Amazon for $17.95 (available in other styles and colors).

    32. A realistic shrimp-shaped neck pillow so cozy you won't be ashamed to take it on flights, trips to the movie theater, or anywhere else your neck might just need a little seafaring support.

    Promising review: “This pillow changed my life. Birthday for someone you're in love with? Wanna show your teacher you appreciate them? Does your hairdresser give you solid looks for solid prices and you need a Christmas gift for them? Does your neck need support when you're playing scary video games in the dark at 2 a.m. when you should be studying for finals? This shrimp neck pillow was the answer to all those questions. It's so comfortable. It's so fashionable. It's so iconic. No one will ever disrespect you with this on your neck. If you have doubts, take my word for it. This pillow is where it's at.” —McHOOT 

    Get it from Amazon for $16.99.

    33. A genie lamp oil stopper/pourer if your wish for an even pour of your fave EVOO has often gone unfulfilled. Wait no longer! 

    The stopper that looks like a genie lamp in yellow on top of a bottle of olive oil with some pouring out
    Amazon

    Promising review: "This is functional and adorable! It does a great job at preventing oil from leaking down the side of my olive oil bottle, and it hasn't popped off while pouring." —Razzlebeedaz

    Get it from Amazon for $13.90.

    34. An all-too cute teddy bear water bottle whose leakproof top has a straw for easy drinkage. It even has a shoulder strap so you can wear this bottle like a bag except this one will help keep you hydrated.

    A clear water bottle shaped like a bear with a brown strap
    Two water bottles, one with a brown lid and one pink
    Amazon

    Promising review: "My daughter uses this as her school water bottle. It’s great because it has a strap and she doesn’t have to squeeze it in her backpack! No leaks. Easy to clean but we only put water in it!" —Sarah Witt

    Get it from Amazon for $12.99 (available in two colors). 

    35. A dope on a rope soap — this lovely leaf soap has a eucalyptus peppermint scent sure to ~lift~ your spirits. Your guests will love washing their hands with this *joint*.

    marijuana shaped soap
    Amazon

    Promising review: "I love it! It’s super cute and smells great. I can hang it from my shower curtain hooks! Will def buy more!" —Marcella C.

    Get it from Amazon for $9.99.