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Amazon quietly started selling the ultimate "girl dinner" plate and it's time the whole world knew.
1. A moon lamp candle warmer so you can get all the celestial vibes *and* the coziness of a soothing candle wafting through your space (without worrying about an open flame!).
Promising review:"I received this as a gift for my birthday and it looks absolutely beautiful. The heat level, timer, everything about it is amazing!!!!" — Kristen
Get it from Amazon for $19.99 (also available in another style).
2. " Ever Toast," a wildly clever plate for toast and grilled sandwiches that keeps your meal elevated so it doesn't get all soggy on the bottom. Now you can take your time eating your toasted grub get that oh-so-satisfying CROOONNNCHHH in every bite.
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Ever Toast is a small business that specializes in unique dinner plates.
Promising review: "GENIUSSSSS. Thiss product is NECESSARY if you hate soggy sandwiches, pizzas, waffles! Works great, keeps everything crispy and toast, we love it here! And for two plates it's a great price!" — Paolo Rivas
Get a set of two from Amazon for $14.99.
3. An ultimate "girl dinner" plate — okay, technically a cheeseboard, but HEAR ME OUT. This labeled board is the *gremlin's kiss* perfect size for a human who wants to curl up with a Netflix rom-com alone and eat sharp cheddar cheese, Ritz crackers, and stuffed olives on a Friday night.
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Bonus: it's blank on the other side if you want to flip it over and use it for entertaining!
Promising review: "Perfect. The charcuterie board looks exactly like the picture. I am very happy with it." — Joetta Adgate
Get it from Amazon for $15.77.
4. "Pocket World," an adult stress relief coloring book full of whimsical miniature Polly Pocket-esque worlds to color, with no two alike. I'm talking fairy gardens, tiny hygge-style living rooms, quirky restaurants, and more.
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Psst — Coco Wyo has a *ton* of other cozy stress relief coloring books with different themes in their Amazon storefront! Check out a TikTok of Coco Wyo coloring books in action.
Another psst — you can pick up a cult-fave colored pencil set on Amazon for $9.59!
Promising review:"One of my favorites ever!!! The idea is perfect, and the pages are all unique and fun to color, with no repetition, and the details aren't too tiny. Great for anxiety if you're doing coloring for mental health. (I hate the pages that are just tiny patterns repeated endlessly. Makes my anxiety worse.)" — Ezra Johnson
Get it from Amazon for $7.99.
5. And "You Need To Calm Down: A Coloring Book," which is the new ideal way for Swifities to de-stress. This features 45 pages of illustrations and quotes designed to loosely follow the Eras tour in order, so you can color your way back to the magic whenever you please.
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Psst — you can pick up a cult-fave colored pencil set on Amazon for $9.59!
Promising review: "I never thought I would enjoy adult coloring as much as I do with this book. It provides many opportunities to be creative, mix colors, be whimsical, and enjoy the lyrics." — Sherry
Get it from Amazon for $9.99.
6. A gaming/reading/laptop pillow to prop your hands up while you're playing video games, typing, or reading on your Kindle or iPad from bed. This supports your arms for a more ~ergonomically-friendly~ experience, and even features a lil' side pocket for things like remote controls, glasses, and — of course — emergency snacky snacks.
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Promising review:"I work from home a few days a week, and every once in a while, my work extends into the evening hours. I have a home office, but sitting at my desk all day is sometimes very tiring. I purchased this big memory foam desk pillow so that I can relax on my couch and still put my laptop up and have a comfortable working area. This pillow is big but very comfortable. It has armrests that wrap around your sides, and they also have little pockets for random things like your cell phone or the remote. It's so nice to just lean back into my comfortable couch and have this big soft desk in front of me." — Jenn Butterfield
Get it from Amazon for $59.99 (available in three styles).
7. A weighted eye mask that's basically like a weighted blanket for your human eyes, designed to decrease stress and encourage ~deep sleep~. They also feature a 3D contour, so they're hollowed out in the middle and won't rest right on top of your eyes.
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Promising review: "Love these. These are soft and very comfortable, and they seriously black out every bit of ligh t. I love them. I would highly recommend. I'll probably never sleep without them again." — AJ
Get a pack of two from Amazon for $15.99+ (available in seven sets).
8. And a mini weighted blanket perfect for people who want a quick dose of calm and relaxation, but don't want to overheat or commit to the whole heavy shebang of a full-size weighted blanket. This one's the perfect size to easily drape over yourself on the couch.
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Read more about how to choose a weight and what these blankets help with and how from Cleveland Clinic.
Promising review:"I love weighted blankets, but I always get way too hot with them. This is perfect because I can cover up the half of my body that I want the weighted feeling on while the rest do my body gets to stay cool. It is perfect for me." — Patricia Newt
Get it from Amazon for $24.99+ (available in three weights and six colors).
9. A PopLite personal popcorn maker with a built-in serving bowl that will give you eight cups of movie theater-quality popcorn in two mere mortal minutes. Reviewers especially love that the popcorn doesn't burn, and the machine doesn't leave unpopped kernels like the usual microwave brands.
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Check out a TikTok of the popcorn maker in action.
Promising review: " This little popcorn popper is perfect! No fuss, no mess, no chasing popcorn kernels!! Fabulous! Easy to use — the popcorn maker part fits into the bowl part for easy storage. This is one perfect unit!" — Chrystal
Get it from Amazon for $34.99.
10. The "Becoming Unstuck Journal," Oprah Daily's thoughtfully designed prompt journal to help challenge your limiting beliefs and encourage you to find your strength and motivation to overcome both small and large obstacles in your life.
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Each book is divided into "lessons," which include writing prompts, visual exercises, and reflections from Oprah, and close with reflective journal prompts.
This was featured on Oprah's Favorite Things for 2024 — check out more of Oprah's picks on Amazon's gift shop!
Promising review:"I love all of Oprah's journals and this one is no exception. The journal is beautiful and really hits on the issues of being stuck. It provides helpful exercises. The quotes and photography are beautiful. I highly recommend this journal." — L. Doctor
Get it from Amazon for $29.95.
11. A rechargeable, dimmable Dodo Duck Night-Light so cute that it won't be *that* much of a surprise when you imprint on it and start calling it your son. (Psst — this is the new baby cousin of the viral Depressed Duck Night-Light, if that's more your speed.)
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12. A set of gorgeous tortoise shell wine glasses for a warm, inviting, but delightfully bold statement in your kitchen.
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Promising review: "If you're looking for a beautiful wine glass that's heavier than the normal this is for you. I love the weight and the look. I'm throwing out the thin and buying more of these!" — ladylucky08
Get a set of two from Amazon for $32.97.
13. And a set of wineglass charcuterie toppers to make you the ultimate host of wine and cheese nights ... *or* just an elite experience curating your own snack-and-vino vibe at home. (Friday night cheese is the most sacred cheese of all.)
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Promising review: "These are so cute! I hosted a wine tasting at my house and the coasters fit into many different wine glasses. I had about three to four fairly decent size chocolates on top. These were a hit and everyone thought they were in a nice restaurant with the setup!!" — Melanie M.
Get a set of four from Amazon for $9.29 (also available in a set of eight).
14. A spinning disco ball wax warmer with rotating colors so you can have a lil' dance party and celebrate how glorious your bedroom smells.
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Promising review: "Surprised at the good quality of this product. It works great and heats up wax cubes in no time! Would definitely recommend." — Megan Hughes
Get it from Amazon for $31.97.
15. A miniature arcade Atari so you can spend your day off in a time machine to the '80s — this itty bitty console is loaded up with ten playable retro-style games, including Pac-Man, Breakout, Asteroids, and more. Reviewers also mention how much they love giving them as gifts!
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Promising review:"I've put probably 10 hours in playing with this little system. It's an excellent little Atari clone, the screen is crystal clear, the games play exactly as expected, the sound is great the controller is a joy. This is an absolute must for anyone that loves retro games." — Doug Welyczko
Get it from Amazon for $29.99.
16. A guided visual sloth "breathing partner" you can use for meditation and calm to shift your mindset. This is designed to guide you through either the popular 4/7/8 or 5/5 "calming breaths" to help reduce stress and anxiety, using colors that fade in and out softly as cues. Bonus: it's kid-friendly!
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Mindsight is a small business that specializes in calming personal care and decor products.
Promising review (for the original style):"I started meditating over a decade ago. Intermittent in the beginning, progressing deeper, and finding new joys over time. With Breathing Buddha, the last thoughts have dropped away as counting breath always seemed to keep me conscious of, well, counting. Granted, I have always dropped the counting after a handful of breaths, but Breathing Buddha has made for a delightful transition as I realize it doesn't have to count at all. It is a lovely concept, well executed, and very easy to start using." — Lynn
Get it from Amazon for $22.95 (also available in two other styles).
17. A cult-fave, high-quality 100-piece Dog Park Puzzle so full of adorable details that it's just going to be a constant stream of serotonin every time you push another piece into place. Reviewers love not just the whimsical art style, but the fact that it's so well-made that there's never any glare on the image or "puzzle dust" when they put it together.
Antelope is a small business that specializes in high-quality, unique jigsaw puzzles.
Promising review: "This was my first time putting a 1000-piece puzzle together myself. Once I sorted the pieces out in sorting trays (highly recommend), I thought maybe this was a bit much for me. I started it a week ago and worked a little bit each day. I really enjoyed this. The pieces are very good quality. The details and colors are outstanding. I was constantly discovering something new I hadn't noticed before. I'm actually kinda sad I'm done, but I'll pack it away and bring it out again in about six months and have fun all over again." — ScubaReader
Get it from Amazon for $21.59 (available in six other whimsical designs and in multisets).
18. And a pair of aesthetic fuzzy slippers to keep you cozy throughout all your "hibernation months," because if there is one trend that's never going out of style, it's keeping your toes as cute and comfy as possible.
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Promising review: "Love them. My cousin had them so I had to have them. Super cozy and super cute." — lauren
Get it from Amazon for $17.98+ (available in women's sizes 5.5–10 and eight styles).
19. A pack of instant cold-stirred foam caramel iced lattes so you can get all that delicious, decadent ~froth~ you love so much right from the comfort of your own home. Considering the price of a fancy bev these days, this is a STEAL at a buck per drink.
All you need to do to create the foam is stir it with a spoon, but reviewers note it gets an even BIGGER froth with a cheap hand frother!
Promising review:"I was presently surprised by the taste, the latte foam, and how easy it is! This product is awesome!! If you are looking for a great tasting latte at home, this really is perfect." — Kathleen Suarez
Get a pack of six from Amazon for $6.79.
20. Wicked Monopoly, a family-friendly game that lets you "explore the amazifying land of Oz" from Shiz University to the Emerald City, complete with themed tokens in the shape of Elphaba's and Glinda's iconic pieces from the musical and movie. The last player with most Ozian coins when all others have gone bankrupt can rejoicify their win!
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Promising review: "Great version of Monopoly. My sister and I really enjoyed playing this game. We liked that the game didn't have paper cash, only coins, which made it easier to play. It was also more convenient to use coins instead of paper money. Monopoly is a game my sister normally plays, and I also liked the character pieces that came with it. She played with a potion bottle, and I played with the broomstick." — Joe Latimer
Get it from Amazon for $17.99.
21. An adorable garden-themed bath mat/rug to add a bright spot to any space so fast that it will be like "Instant Whimsy, Just Add Rug." Reviewers use this in their bathrooms, laundry rooms, and even their living rooms for a bit of cottagecore cuteness!
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Promising review: "Got this mat for a mushroom-themed bathroom and it is the cherry on top of the rest of the decor. Absolutely adorable, and so soft!" — harley goebel
Get it from Amazon for $16.99+ (available in seven sizes).
22. An oh-so-charming hummingbird feeder so you can turn your life into a Disney movie every time you look out the kitchen window and see that you've got a whole bunch of sweet new fluttery friends in the backyard.
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Sweet Feeders is a small business that specializes in bird feeders for home use.
Promising review: "I love seeing the hummers up close and this feeder does the job. I have two and have given them as gifts. They arrive well packed and in great shape." — CHERYLS
Get it from Amazon for $29.99 (available in two styles).
23. A portable mug warmer with three different temperature settings so you can take your sweet, sweeeeet time enjoying your morning cuppa without worrying about having to reheat it in the microwave or chugging lukewarm coffee. Bonus: it also operates as a candle warmer!
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Promising review:"LOVE LOVE LOVE!!! Love the look. Love the temperature settings, although I don't believe I will use the lower ones since the 170 seems to be just right for me. Very simple to operate. Perfect Christmas gift or stocking stuffer for my daughter-in-law." — rkd
Get it from Amazon for $18.99+ (available in two colors).
24. A sophisticated, minimalist-style sunrise alarm clock to gently ease you into waking every morning by gradually lightening the room so you're not JOLTED awake in a dark room if you've got the curtains drawn or wake up at odd hours. This model compares to the Hatch Sleep version for $170, both in aesthetics and because it also offers fully customizable wake-up experience, complete with timing, brightness modes, and soothing sounds.
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Promising review:"I wanted this clock for the sunrise lighting affect and didn't want to pay for the really expensive clocks. I think it's aesthetically pleasing and has tons of options. It really does help you wake up softer with the sunrise light. It's easy to use and a good value for your money!" — Brianna Hughes
Get it from Amazon for $34.99+ (available in two styles).
25. An adorable cherry-inspired bedside carafe with a pretty pink pitcher and lil' stem cup that will add the loveliest touch to your nightstand and keep you hydrated as cutely as possible.
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Ban.do is a US-based small business that specializes in quirky accessories, home products, and stationery.
Get it from Amazon for $38.95.
26. A retro-style Tupperware Classic Mix-N-Store Pitcher Set in nostalgic mint green and candy pink colors that will give your baking and cooking projects the sweetest vintage touch. These mixing bowls feature handles and lids with a spout for easing pouring, and are airtight for easy storage while you're prepping.
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Promising review: "Love these, they are so cute and I love that they are vintage-looking. I loved using my mom's growing up, so I just had to buy these when I saw them. They are Tupperware so they are well made and will last forever!" — JMReviews
Get the set from Amazon for $32.99 (and check out Tupperware's Vintage Collection for more styles!).
27. A two-slice touch screen toaster with all the fanciness of the $350 TikTok-famous version and none of the "YIKESSSSS" of the price tag. This lets you select seven different toastiness levels for your bread, plus specify if you're putting other carbs in there, like bagels, English muffins, waffles, and even gluten-free bread.
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Check out a TikTok of the toaster in action.
Promising review:"I love this toaster! It has all the options I need: lifter, countdown timer, visual icon of the toast colors, and all the toast varieties anyone could want, from white to grain to bagel to waffle to English muffin to gluten-free. It not only has reheat and defrost options, you can even add more toasting time, too. Truly, it has all the bells and whistles anyone could want and is easy to use." — Tanya Feddern-Bekcan
Get it from Amazon for $50.55 (available in two colors).
28. A dual beverage Stanley cup separator so you can have TWO beverages in ONE GIANT CUP. It's a free-for-all of bevvy combos. Apple cider + seltzer, iced tea + lemonade, High Noon plus — you know what, I'll let you choose that journey for yourself 😉.
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Each set comes with two silicone separators and two straws in different colors adapted to a 40-ounce Stanley cup.
Promising review: "I love this separator! It fits in snugly and comes with two straws. Works well with my 40-ounce Stanley!" — Dana Daily
Get it from Amazon for $6.99+ (available in six styles).
29. A beginner-friendly mini pottery wheel kit with everything you need to start making your teensy creations, and/or recreate that scene from Ghost as cheaply as possible.
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Each kit comes with a pottery wheel machine, a power adapter, eight sculpting tools, two paint brushes, three packs of air-dry clay, and 12 paints.
Promising review: "I am amazed how well thought through this product is. It is very compact and has everything you need to get started and trying your hand at pottery! My kids immensely enjoyed using it and were very excited with their creations. It's very compact, built with very good quality materials. The wheel is very stable and you can control the speed as you get the hang of it. It's well priced for a starter kit and overall a great kit." — Synghal
Get it from Amazon for $59.99+ (available in two colors).
30. A set of quirky ceramic mini espresso cups so cute that from the moment you start sipping from them, it'll be like one touch and they brand new'd it for you ✨.
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Promising review:"These espresso cups are the cutest. They are very different and unique. I was scared about the handle being hard to hold, but it is just fine." — Sandra Vehabovic
Get a set of two from Amazon for $16.99 (available in 10 styles and in packs of four).
31. A heated "Taco Tuesday" kit with compartments for taco meat and all the sides your taco-loving heart can dream up. The compartments include a warming pot for hot ingredients, and the whole thing rotates, so you don't have to pass sides all over the table. Bonus: the kit even comes with four taco holders to minimize potential mess!
Kusini is a small business that specializes in unique kitchen products.
Promising review: "My kids love taco nights, and this just made it even better. All-in-one spot for all toppings, and the lazy Susan feature is great for little hands who want to help build tacos. The warming compartment is awesome — no more cold meat by the time you sit down. The cord is a bit short, but nothing we can't handle. Packaging is so nice and festive! We will definitely use this for our family taco nights!" — Ana Rubio
Get it from Amazon for $38.99.
32. A "Nap Guardian" doorbell cover that parents, pet owners, and nap lovers swear by to prevent the doorbell from ringing at all hours of the day. Now babies can stay asleep, very excitable dogs can stay on the couch, and very sleepy humans can get the shut-eye they deserve.
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Nap Guardian is a small business that specializes in doorbell covers for home use.
Check out a TikTok of the doorbell cover in action.
Promising review:"This is well-made and very easy to apply. I have it on my Ring doorbell camera, and it keeps delivery people from ringing my doorbell very well. It also does not obstruct my view or notifications for my Ring doorbell camera. Great for when taking a nap!" — Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $17.99.
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