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1. A microwave rapid cake maker because you should be able to satisfy your craving for chocolatey goodness in a matter of minutes. And now you can!
Featured on Shark Tank, Rapid Brands is a California-based small business that specializes in dishwasher-safe, microwaveable, and BPA-free kitchen products.
Promising review: "I love this cake maker! It makes just the right size cake for our family of four. They’re not exactly like a cake fresh from the oven, but pretty darn close! My 12-year-old son loves to use it, so much so we make a cake on a weekly basis. Since each cake only requires a half a box of mix, we don’t have to store them for long. I think they taste much better than a mug cake and are almost as easy." —Clare
Get it from Rapid Brands on Amazon for $12.99.
2. A skull-shaped ice mold if your cocktails are killer. Get this pack of two easy-release silicone molds and get creative making Jell-O or chocolate skull creations, too!
Promising review: "Got these to make ice cubes for a Halloween party. It's very easy to use and easy to clean. The cubes come out perfectly. I'm probably going to try to use it to make chocolate skulls next." —Amazon Customer
Get a two-pack from Amazon for $11.29.
3. An Alexa-enabled Fire TV Stick for simplifying your streaming experience if binge-watching [insert TV show] is your self-care. Now all your subscriptions can live in one easy-to-access place. You can even launch TV shows and movies using just your voice!
4. A box of 30 assorted Japanese snacks and candy to treat your tastebuds to a few sweet and salty flavors and interesting textures. Traditional to Japan, these snacks will make you feel like you traveled across the globe!
Promising review: "There were some snacks that I liked, and some that I didn't. But that's OK because it was still such a treat experiencing all of these different snacks and flavors. Some personal favorites were the hollow puff-like tubes, the orange jelly, and the coffee hard candy!" —Soupy
Get a box of 30 snacks from Amazon for $20.99.
5. A pack of six squishy Crayola fidget balls that you can stack, stick, or sling! The best part is the balls won't leave behind any residue. Whether they're being used as stress balls or as a wall ornament, these fidget balls are a ton of fun!
And when the balls lose their stickiness, just clean them up with soap and water for them to feel like new again!
Promising reviews: "Super duper fun. Bought my adult self something silly-fun and have no regrets." —Sabrina S.
"Bought as a gift for teen who loves to fidget with objects and has anxiety. She was excited and immediately began playing with them. We all did! Great fun for any kid or adult. They feel great and sticks to everything without marking. Be sure to slowly peel them off. Leaves no residue or sticky/oily feel on hands or surfaces." —jean
Get it from Amazon for $10.69.
6. Or a pack of three squishy unicorns filled with gel water beads which make them perfect for, well, squishing! Use them as stress relievers or to help you focus.
Promising review: "I got these for myself, an adult, to keep at my desk to squish and play with to help with stress. The rainbow one has bigger beads than the pink and blue, so you get two different textures which I liked. They seem pretty durable so far and were pretty much what I expected. Would recommend!" —Sarah
Get a pack of three from Amazon for $19.99.
7. A mini Pac-Man arcade game to feed your nostalgic spirit with this vintage-inspired handheld game. And it's got a headphone jack so you can play this on the go!
Get it from Urban Outfitters for $50.
8. A game of Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza because it's easy to learn, fun, and fast-paced, and a round is sure to end in a barrel of laughs!
Dolphin Hat is a small business whose mission is to create easy-to-learn games that are fun for the whole family!
Promising review: "Seriously, you need this game! We've played from ages 11–60+ with three to five players in many different settings. You'll laugh and laugh, guaranteed. We play this at home for family game nights, give it as gifts, and take on trips for fun evenings of hanging out. Each player will develop a unique style of playing and there will be goofy strategizing against the player who always seems to win. This inevitably ends in at least one player laughing so hard that they can't keep up and then the chain reaction starts. Always a great hit!" —SKK
Get it from Dolphin Hat on Amazon for $9.84.
9. A v cool camera lens-shaped thermos — this unique stainless steel thermos features a leakproof lid so you don't have to worry about your coffee spilling everywhere.
This thermos comes with a spoon!
Promising review: "I saw this while browsing, and at first I thought it was a real lens (until I saw the price). I clicked, and had to laugh because it incorporated my husband's two loves — coffee and photography! I got it for him as part of his Christmas gifts, and he loves it. The designer did an excellent job with this. It looks real at first glance, and the raised areas make it very easy to hold. We laughed when he opened it, and it has become one of his favorite mugs." —Susan
Get it from Amazon for $16.99.
10. A set of colored fine tip pens perfect for journaling or creating color-coded notes. Whether you're calendaring or drawing, these pens will make sure each line you scrawl is bold and smooth.
Promising reviews: "Perfect Christmas gift for my daughter who just started bullet journaling. She loves how it feels in her hands; it glides nicely over different types of paper." —Dorothy
"I love these pens! I have so many different brand pens in so many different colors, but definitely found these to be amazingly versatile. I have used them for my bullet journal and everyday use. They write smooth no matter what type of paper it is. Highly recommend." —R. Duran Villaron
Get a pack of 18 pens from Amazon for $8.99.
11. A turmeric and guava face cleanser to nourish and purify your skin, bringing out its natural glow. This organic and cruelty-free formula is great for all skin types and will particularly help anyone with inflamed skin.
Bella Skin Beauty is a woman- and family-owned small skincare business whose products are handcrafted using clean ingredients.
Promising review: "I LOVE this cleanser! It smells so fresh, is gentle to my skin and leaves it so soft. I'll never stop using it!" —Bonnie S
Get it from Bella Skin Beauty for $20+ (available in two sizes).
12. A single-serve Keurig coffee machine that'll fit nearly anywhere and make you the perfect amount of coffee in mere minutes! Need your coffee to go? Your travel mug will likely fit under this Keurig, too!
Promising review: "I found this little item to be a gem for my small kitchen. It makes a perfect cup of coffee, and the strength of brew depends on how much water you decide to use. I've had my coffee maker for a month and I'm satisfied with my purchase." —Celestial Seeker
Get it from Amazon for $69.89+ (available in six colors).
13. A carton of popcorn seasoning salt so your at-home movie night snack rivals that of your local movie theater.
BuzzFeed writer Emma Lord only has good things to say about this:
"Our family recently unearthed this because beloved To All The Boys I've Loved Before author Jenny Han mentioned that it was her secret to delicious popcorn, and it may have just wrecked me for other at-home popcorn for the rest of my life. It genuinely tastes just as salty and buttery and savory as fresh movie theater popcorn. I inhaled it so fast that every single one of my organs lit up in mild alarm."
Promising review: “This is what you want. You came here for movie theater salt. This is the real deal. Get it. Your life will be better.” —Clete R. Blackwell
Get it from Amazon for $16.50.
14. A Lego flower bouquet building kit because you're too much of a liability when it comes to living plants. These gorgeous and immortal flowers are a perfect and fun decoration all year long.
Promising review: "These are so gorgeous that people only notice they're Legos when I point it out to them, and they are all universally stunned. This was a very fun build, too. Highly recommend." —Nerdy Reader
Get it from Amazon for $47.99.
15. A colorful Van Gogh-inspired apron if your cooking creations end up looking a bit on the impressionistic side.... Made of 100% cotton twill, this apron is super soft and durable. It's even got two big pockets so you can keep utensils at the ready!
16. A TikTok-famous 1,000-piece puzzle sure to bring you a sense of adventure and accomplishment with each new detail you piece together! It's even got a surprise twist ending once you've finished putting it together.
Promising review: "I bought this as a gift for my husband because he absolutely loves puzzles and magic, so it was a no-brainer! I was honestly way more excited to finish putting this puzzle together than a normal puzzle because I couldn’t wait to see the end result. Blown away. I’m super impressed and will be purchasing a different version. Oh, and they weren’t kidding about the no dust in the box...very pleased with this purchase!" —Nlbrimberry
Get it from Amazon for $22.99.
17. An Apple Watch that has everything you need to help you track and monitor your fitness. This durable and water-resistant watch will also keep you connected by allowing you to call and text!
Safety features include crash detection, fall detection, and emergency SOS.
Promising reviews: "I'm really enjoying it. I like how compact it is, the battery life and how you don't need a metallic band for it." —Javier Cuellar
"I love the watch. It's super useful and easy to use, plus it motivates you to be on the move." —Vicvas
Get it from Amazon for $249+ (available in two sizes and three colors).
18. An adult coloring book full of literal party animals *and* easy cocktail recipes so you can relax after a stressful day with your own version of a ~paint and sip~ party.
Pair this with a box of coloring pencils!
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 and color on my Friday nights, so this book makes it even more fun!" —Ashley Moree
Get it from Amazon for $7.99.
19. A pack of 42 temporary floral tattoos because sometimes you want a little body art without having to commit to something for an eternity. These waterproof tattoos can last up to five days!
Promising reviews: "Been wanting a new tattoo but couldn’t pick a location I wanted. Got theses to try and help me decide and I ended up placing a few together. Lasted about a week and a half and towards the end I just took a scrub to it and it came right off." —Heather Roberts
"The authentic look without the pain and process!!! I get compliments, and I love it too. When the the day is done, my tat has fulfilled its job. Easy to apply and remove. Adds so much to an outfit. No commitment necessary." —RayRay
Get it from Amazon for $7.99 (available in a larger pack).
20. Tasty and dog-safe flavored bubbles — you blow them up while your pooch has fun popping them! Blowing bubbles has never been so fun! And don't worry, this doesn't leave behind any sticky residue.
Sniffingtons is a small shop based in South Carolina specializing in enrichment products for dogs (and cats)!
Promising review: "My pup, Toby, is a 2.5-year-old Cavalier King Charles spaniel who loves bubbles. After catching them, he’d often give us an 'eww' look, as they tasted like soap. Until these. He LOVES these bubbles and seems to love the taste of them, too! I will gladly buy these again and continue letting him feed his bubble obsession in a tasty way! In addition, when I needed help with my order, Ash was so kind and gave me the help I needed! Highly recommend this shop!" —Elizabeth
Get it from Sniffingtons on Etsy for $8.50 (available in 10 scents).
21. An adorable and dog-beloved squeaky stuffed duck you'll wanna take endless pictures of your dog napping with. How cute is this unexpected animal friendship???
Promising review: "My dog Hazel LOVES this duck! She has had it for nine months now, and it’s still intact! It somehow made it through her teething as a puppy. She rips and tears apart all of her toys, but this one still looks decent!" —Emily Ann
Get it from Amazon for $5.84.
Check out my coworker's Multipet Duckworth duck toy review for more deets!
22. A set of 10 ~fantastical~ unicorn horn makeup brushes to ensure your lewks are out of this world!
Promising review: “Honestly it took me a week and half to use these because THEY ARE SO BEAUTIFUL. I couldn't even bring myself to dirty them with makeup. But then I finally did. AND THEY ARE AMAZING. HEAVENLY. Seriously they apply makeup so well it is wild. I have never experienced a brush this nice before and I own $100 brush sets. No joke.” —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $8.99.
23. A cool ocean wave and starry night projector that'll fill your room with beautiful twinkling lights. You can even pair it with Alexa to control it with your voice, or use its Bluetooth speaker to create the ultimate ambient vibe with lo-fi beats.
Promising review: "I am so obsessed with these lights!! I posted it on my social media and within minutes my friends were asking where I got this. Did a lot of research after seeing a friend have similar lights. These ones added a touch of lasers, and it oscillates, giving my room a feel of ocean waves (when blue), or moving spirits (when white). Love how I can personalize it with a remote control. Definitely sets the mood when guests are over!" —Kim Tran
Get it from Amazon for $35.99.
24. An environmentally friendly zen drawing board complete with bamboo brush so you can meditatively create art (that will fade away leaving you, once again, with a clean canvas). Just fill the stand with water and wooo-sahhhh...
Promising review: "This board is great! It’s very soothing to brush the water and watch the lines thicken. Then, within five minutes the board is all clear again. Now I just wish I knew some calligraphy to go along with my brush strokes. Also, my young daughter loves it." —Sean Clementz
Get it from Amazon for $32.97.
25. A luxe travel mug because it reads "boss babe" and after that second cup of coffee, you'll be ready to run everything.
Effie's Paper is a Black woman-owned small business specializing in stationery, coffee mugs, and travel mugs for the bold.
Promising review: "Beautiful cup! I can’t wait to drink all of my drinks out of it from now on!" —Anastasia Dixon
Get it from Effie's Paper on Etsy for $25.
26. A hanging disco ball planter if you're looking for a groovy home for your sprouts and blossoms. And there's a drainage hole so you can take care of your blooming beauties.
Promising review: “This planter brings me so much joy every day! It is well crafted and beautifully packaged. I appreciate the extra touches like the fact it comes with a few extra mirrored tiles and that there are different ways to display it (it comes with a stand and nicely braided hanging rope). Every day my whole living room becomes a party :) Cannot recommend enough.” —Phil
Get it from Amazon for $29.97.
27. A Star Wars light saber chopsticks set to help you feel like a Jedi master during your next sushi meal! You can easily turn the lights on or off with the push of a button.
The chopsticks come with new batteries, but if the batteries go out, you can replace them with 3 x LR41 camera batteries.
Promising reviews: "I love these things! I took them to our local sushi spot and the whole restaurant (even the chefs and staff) lost their minds and immediately ordered their own!" —Curt_32
"I cannot stress enough how awesome these lightsaber chopsticks are!! I got them as a silly gift for my fiancé who loves Star Wars and, to our surprise, you can actually eat quite easily with them! They don’t have any grips on the end so they aren’t great for smaller things (like rice) but everything else was a breeze. 11/10 recommend!!" —Catherine
Get it from Amazon for $22.97.
28. A big rechargeable bubble blower that'll simply bring a smile to your face. You can fill the sky (or your room) with bubbles!
Promising reviews: "It worked just like you see on TikTok or Facebook. Hundreds of shiny bubbles." —Samantha
"I love this so much. I just wish the solution lasted longer because you have to dip it in the bubble mix constantly. It makes great bubbles and even as adults, my friends and I love it." —Annie
Get it from Amazon for $29.99 (available in three colors).
29. A portable Canon Bluetooth photo printer so you can print your memories as you make them! Print photos with peel-and-stick backing so you can attach them to your walls or your scrapbook.
Promising review: "I love this mini printer! I did a lot of research on different ones before buying and this seemed to have the best reviews. I originally bought it because I’m living out of country for a while and wanted to be able to send pictures to family. I printed the first few for my locker, the fact that you can make them stickers came in handy, and they came out so well! Myself and my roommates were really impressed by the picture quality. It’s easy to use and I love that I can also add borders and designs with the app. I'm impressed and really happy I bought this." —Jacqueline
Get it from Amazon for $99+ (available in three colors and with photo paper).
30. A sheer long puffy tulle robe because you should always feel like royalty, even if you're just lounging on the couch eating Doritos.
Promising review: "This product is huge and gorgeous. The trail is longer than I could have ever imagined and so spacious. I could've gone as small as a large. Look is so glamorous and it's perfect for any event. I rarely rate products and as soon as I received it today I felt the urge to share with you all how lovely this product is. The material is completely chiffon I suggest wearing something nude underneath to make this product stand out. It's simply gorgeous." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $149.99+ (available in women's sizes XS–4XL and 14 colors).
31. A dimmable and remote-controlled moon lamp if you need to be able to harness the moon's celestial energy on too-cloudy nights.
BuzzFeed writer Emma Lord raves about hers:
"UMMMM I bought this because it was on one of Amazon's top-selling products pages for so long that I was like, 'Why are people so obsessed with this moon!!' And now, my friends, I know. First of all, it really does look hyper realistically like a small moon and adds a chill vibe wherever you plant it. But it's also just so soothing to watch and have in the periphery. You can control dozens of different colors for it and either keep it on those colors or have them alternate, fade quickly, or fade gradually. It's super easy to charge and controlled by a remote, so you can move it off its stand and have it light up wherever you want. These days I tend to turn it on for my designed ~me time~ night every week, in which I will light a candle, pour a glass of red wine, read a romance novel, and, of course, light my lil' moon. Definitely one of my favorite 'the internet made me do it' purchases."
Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in eight sizes).
32. A set of six flower-shaped hair claws that'll help keep your hair out of your face so you can get the sun you need in order to blossom.
Promising review: "These clips are amazing!! They hold up my long hair perfectly; I don't need to readjust the clip in my hair for basically the entire day, which I thought I would need to do since the clip is a bit smaller than my other claw clips. The clips are adorable though and I love how they came in this muted color palette!" —sarah | thewordygal
Get it from Amazon for $13.99+ (available in seven color combinations).
33. A fun and cozy tortilla blanket so you can finally wrap yourself up into a burrito!
Promising review: "I love everything about this blanket. It looks amazing. I love that it's double-sided so you always get the nice cooked tortilla look no matter how you use it. My cat LOVES it and has claimed it as his own. I don't have the heart to move him. I might need to buy another one for my own use." —DeathINSight
Get it from Amazon for $32.99+ (available in four sizes and six styles, including waffles and pizza).
34. An ice cream pint holder because, let's be honest, we're eating the whole thing in one sitting so we might as well keep our hands from getting frostbite. And as the holder itself says, "Treat yourself!"
Fizdro is a Pennsylvania-based small biz making useful pint holders, bath bombs, and keychains!
Promising review: "Everyone is talking about a fix for cold fingers? I have no problem with cold fingers. But the Fizdro keeps a pint of ice cream dramatically colder while eating. Which means I can enjoy the pint for a much longer period of time and don't have to keep up with it melting on me." —yticolev
Get it from Fizdro on Amazon for $9.95+ (available in six colors).
35. A fun, adjustable wooden cat lamp — this could be the purr-fect addition to your WFH setup! This dimmable lamp has three brightness settings.
Promising review: "I wanted a not-boring desk lamp and this was perfect! The lamp itself has three light modes, which is awesome." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $46.98+ (available in two colors).
36. A long kitty cat spoon that'll help you stir up the purr-fect cup of tea!
Promising review: "Love this little spoon! It fits perfectly on the edge of my coffee mug. Now, I no longer have to go searching for a spoon to stir my morning coffee! Since it sits on the edge of the cup, my fingers don't get sticky from a wet handle. Plus, it's absolutely adorable and makes me think of my own kitty while I'm away at work. This spoon has become an essential part of my morning routine." —Brianna S
Get it from Amazon for $3.59.
37. An adorable and portable Alexa-compatible retro Bluetooth speaker so you can easily have a dance party in any and every room of your home (while also adding a dose of cuteness).
Promising review: "It’s so cute! I got it in flamingo pink, which my little one loves. It’s a shiny, glossy finish, beautifully and elegantly made! It’s compact, small, and portable. Very pleasant and satisfying shape aesthetically! Large power-on, volume, and pairing-up buttons on the right underside and adorable blue indicator light on the left. It’s easy to pair with a phone and a laptop by Bluetooth. The sound is incredible for such a small device! Plus the built-in mic is great for using at home or in the car. It’s very convenient to charge by using a micro USB. I’m pleased with my purchase and would recommend to my friends." —Amazon customer
Get it from Amazon for $16.99 (available in six colors).
38. A voice-activated Amazon Echo Show 5 because it has a screen you can use to pull up recipes while cheffing it up in the kitchen, chat on Skype with loved ones, or shuffle through warm memories by using it as a digital picture frame. And you can do so much more! Control your home's lights and thermostat, and even view security cameras with one small (and very smart) device.
Promising review: "I was not expecting the things that you could do with this, and I am very pleasantly surprised! I didn’t even know that you can get on there and watch TV shows, and it’s made my nighttime routine 100% better! My wife watches her shows on the TV in the room and now I can watch my show on the Echo while I’m laying in the position that I like to fall asleep in. Also morning routines are awesome because I’m able to change the baby and even wake up the other children with my Echo by playing music to get them ready for the day and night. If I give it 10 stars I would." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $44.99 (available in three colors).
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