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

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04-03-2025

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A banana-duck plush and a mini screaming goat. They're calling your name.
1. A darling lil' llama-shaped stress ball for those days when your boss asks you to convert a doc into a PDF even though you've shown them how to do it a million and one times. Just squish and squeeze the llama to feel a little relief...then convert the doc.
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Promising review:"I tend to get rather stressed and have been known to accidentally obliterate stress balls. Thankfully, this llama is quite sturdy and hasn't shown any signs of wear and tear yet despite frequent and intense use over the past few weeks. Based on that, I fully expect him to endure for a long time to come." — Rachel L
Get it from Amazon for $13.99.
2. 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!
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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 $18.99.
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.
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 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 $5.99.
5. A mini wacky waving inflatable tube guy if you need a fun (but silent) coworker at your WFH station.
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Promising review:" I opened the package and screamed for joy! As I placed the 9-volt battery, my hands were trembling with what was going to happen next! As I turned on the wacky waving inflatable tube man, I knew I had a friend for life. Someone you can really count on, cheering you up when you are feeling down. He brought me such joy I started to cry with laughter and happiness." — Robert Wurstner
Get it from Amazon for $8.58.
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.
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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 $39.98.
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!
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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 pup-tastic dog-shaped door draft stopper if you need a helping paw to keep your AC's cool air where it belongs: inside.
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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 $16.99+ (available in six sizes and five animal styles).
9. 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!
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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 I'm also very impressed with how sturdy the bottom is. Most of the bottoms of my dogs' 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 $31.49+ (available in 3 sizes and 10 shapes).
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.
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Promising review: "After just two days of use, this adorable little octopus has done wonders for me. It 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!
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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 $14.99+ (available in four sizes).
12. 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!
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Check out a TikTok of the condiment fork in action.
Promising review:"Great kitchen item. Forks are great for getting 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 $8.99.
13. 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.
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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 $17.99+ (available in five colors).
14. A tissue box house because the carton box that tissues come in is not...how do you say? Cute enough for your home.
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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.
15. 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!
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16. 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!
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Monkey Business also makes this!
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 $10.90+ (available in three colors).
17. 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!
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18. 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.
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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 $7.96.
19. 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.
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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 definitely a conversation piece because of its small milk carton shape and because 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. Then I put it on the dish rack to air dry." — APR63
Get it from Amazon for $6.99+ (available in five styles).
20. A plush lobster heating pad with a removable lavender insert you just microwave for warm cuddles and potential pain relief.
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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
21. A vintage-inspired orange juice carton vase — a decorative ceramic piece that'll be a beautiful and unique home for your buttercups and coppertips!
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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.
22. A cherry toilet brush to clean your toilet with a sweet treat that you won't mind having guests see when they visit your bathroom.
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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 $19.99 (also available in orange).
23. 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.
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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 $6.94.
24. 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.
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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's drinks. Also had no taste so it was just the look. Sooooooo cool!" — gigi
Get it from Bakell on Amazon for $7.61+ (available in 17 colors).
25. A "Noodle Monster" spaghetti container because your favorite long boys deserve a safe space to wait to be devoured.
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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 $24.95.
26. A pair of rabbit-shaped toast tongs to help ensure you keep your precious fingers safe from hot pieces of bread.
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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 $12.95.
27. A genie lamp oil stopper/pourer if your wish for an even pour of your fave EVOO has often gone unfulfilled. Wait no longer!
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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
28. 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*.
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