53 Somewhat Strange But Delightful Products
A set of cheerful Lego botanical "happy plants," aka your new favorite coworkers. How can capitalism bring you down when these two are smiling up at you all day long? All the joys of having an office plant without the shame of your coworkers being like, "Shouldn't you ... maybe ... water that??"
McCormick's Potato Topping Seasoning for anyone who's not afraid to get a little feral about their air-fried, mashed, and baked potatoes — this blend of salt, garlic, and asiago cheese is so mouthwateringly delicious that you'll be dumping it on everything from popcorn to grilled cheese to guacamole.
Murdle, Volume 1, a true essential for anyone who relaxes to true crime podcasts or Only Murders in the Building. The book is full of 100 mystery-themed logic puzzles with four different levels of difficulty that they can do solo or with pals, and in order or out of order (although if they do it in order, they get the full scoop on Deductive Logico and Inspector Irratino, whose hilarious misadventures guide you through the book).
A limited edition (!!) Eos Marshmallow "Super Balm" lip treatment from the brand's "secret menu" so good that reviewers say it's better than Carmex for healing and better than Summer Fridays for quality. Lip care that also tastes like you're perpetually eating a s'more for less than $5?? My friends, life is good.
A NeeDoh "Dream Drop," another release from the *elite* Needoh sensory fidget toy line for anyone who wants to add more calm and focus to their day. This goo-filled, delightfully colorful fidget has a satisfying squish with a "slow rise" before going back to its original shape. Reviewers also love that it doesn't have the kind of stickiness that picks up debris and makes it hard to clean.
Wikki Stix, the ultimate in mess-free, silent, distracting fidgets — you can take these little wax sticks and push them into any shape you please, and stick them on surfaces without worrying about residue or marks. Parents especially love these for when kids are waiting at restaurants or on flights!
A light up solar frog figurine for your garden or porch so when you come home from that "just one drink" dinner past midnight, this croaky lil' fella can lovingly judge you for it.
A reviewer-beloved Choco Musk concentrated perfume rollerball with Nutella vibes that's taking the affordable perfume world by storm — this is perfect for anyone who loooooves the smell of warm vanilla, spicy amber, and musky cocoa. Bonus: it's made without alcohol, so it doesn't have that chemical smell and will effortlessly blend with other scents!
A set of vinyl coasters to give your coffee table a delightfully retro nostalgic touch *and* protect it from the perils of condensation.
A lil' polar bear hydrating eye stick for some sweet, sweet relief when you wake up with puffy, aching eyes. This formula is blended with Iceland glacial water to help tighten skin and tackle dark circles so you look and feel more ~refreshed~.
A set of Goldfish fridge magnets — aka "Holdfish" — to instantly assert the superiority of this cracker to anyone who enters your home and dares to think they can suggest a snack food that doesn't smile back.
A pound of cereal marshmallows because truly I think we're all hard-pressed to think of a scenario that *doesn't* warrant having an emergency bag of these to whip out for the occasion. Pro-tip to refrigerate these babies if you want 'em extra crunchy.
Death Wish Instant Coffee Packets so downright (dare I say, DANGEROUSLY) delicious that even the biggest coffee snobs you know might trade in their precious pour-overs. That is, if they can handle the 300 mg of caffeine per cup. 👀
A set of pastel glitter highlighters I saw on Instagram a while back and NEARLY BLACKED OUT from the cuteness. If you like highlighting your planner pages, favorite passages from books, or lines from your journal, please do yourself a favor and purchase these subtle but oh-so-sparkly colors to jazz them up ✨.
A dimmable sad duck night-light because sometimes you just have to look at this emotionally deflated creature on your desk and be like, "Welp. At least I'm doing better than that little dude."
A reusable silicone cactus dryer ball that pet owners especially love because it catches hair like nobody's business. These lil' desert bubs also help soften fabric, reduce wrinkles, *and* save drying time, so they're putting all the decorative but useless succulents in your home to shame.
And Just Chilling & Killing, a "cozy adult coloring book" for anyone whose favorite lullaby is a murder podcast. This includes 24 pages inspired by your favorite horror movies so you can color your way through bloodbaths and murders galore!
A shaved sheep plushie that is so! darn! FLUFFY!!!! that you will not be able to resist the adorable siren call of zipping its fuzzy little "coat" on and off when your brain needs a cozy vacation.
"The Peckish Pirates," a new addition to the cult-favorite Magic Puzzle series so beloved on TikTok. Like the others before it, this isn't just a puzzle, but a whimsically illustrated, colorful journey — there are tons of Easter eggs in it, a collection of miniature scenes full of optical illusions and surprises, *plus* a magical twist at the end. You'll have to solve the puzzle to find out!
An "A La Cart" collection hair claw from the darling new collection launched from Jenny Lemons — it includes all their popular quirky food and drink claws in various sizes, so you can treat your hairstyles like meal prep all summer long!
A set of wacky-shaped, DEET-free mosquito-repelling bracelets for the ultimate in genius summer investments — these use essential oils, including citronella, to help stop those teensy vampires in their tracks.
A set of spicy margarita instant cocktail tea bags — all the sophistication of tea and the 😜 of a cheeky cocktail, without the exorbitant bar price tags or the sugar crash. All you have to do is add three ounces of cold water, 1.5 ounces of hard liquor, and the tea sachet into a glass, and you'll have a delicious cocktail in one minute.
A "Mussel Tee" from the iconic brand Fishwife, known for its specialty tinned fishes packaged in the QUIRKIEST, cutest styles. Thankfully, they turned the cult-fave aesthetic into a ton of cute merch, so you can eat your fish and wear them, too.
A "Penny the Penguin" silicone measuring cup designed with an easy grip, an even easier spout pour, and a design so adorable that you'll bake yourself out of house and home just for an excuse to use her.
Vacation's Classic Whip SPF 30, a wildly beloved "dessert for your skin" that feels so lightweight and decadent to apply that reviewers can't get enough of it. (No, REALLY. This is selling out all over 😭.) Not only does it feel ridiculously indulgent, but it's water-resistant and sensitive skin-friendly, so you'll be the sweetest AND safest treat.
A Godzilla microwave cleaner you can fill with water and vinegar and stick in the microwave. After five minutes, the gunk will be so loose that you can DESTROYYYYYY it all the way this big dude came after Manhattan.
A set of cowboy straw toppers to add some much-needed "yeehaw!" into your hydration regimen, and keep your straws safe from germs out here in the wild, bacterial West.
A set of cat-shaped dual-sided sponges that dared to ask, "What if we turned Scrub Daddy sponges into cats and also made them way more affordable?" These are the purrrrfect solution for your kitchen aesthetic *and* budget.
A Grim Steeper silicone tea infuser to remind you that life is, in fact, too short to skip on your delicious morning cuppa.
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!
A stress-relieving mini bookshelf full of itty bitty little books you can pull out individually and reorganize to your precise liking. The world may be vast and out of control, but everything is juuuust so in your happy little library.
A "Gracula" garlic crusher, because you know what? If a 108-year-old vampire lurking moodily in the trees in the Pacific Northwest isn't going to fall in love with you and grant you immortality, one might as well make your life in the kitchen a little easier.
A pair of "three dimensional" frog earrings so adorable that regular earrings can pack it in — it's all about this cute lil' frog booty now.
A ~Magical Flame~ colorant you can use in your fireplace at home or in outdoor campfires to basically flex to everyone on Instagram that you are, in fact, a wizard now.
A fire escape wall shelf so you can add a nostalgic city aesthetic to your room, plus make your knick-knacks reenact scenes from Spider-Man movies. Bonus — this is a great alternative to the $200 (!!) version at Urban Outfitters.
A Frenchie-themed cheese board to serve some top notch char-woof-erie at your next party.
A sword-shaped grater for anyone out there who isn't just a cheese lover, but a cheese gladiator. Fight valiantly, my dairy-tolerant friends.
Built's "Puff Protein Bars" that are basically chocolate-covered marshmallows that also, by some witchcraft, have 17 entire grams of protein in them?? And NO weird aftertaste. If you are also someone who is in a perpetual state of "I need protein or I will bite someone's brain off," I am telling you, nothing in this WORLD will feel better than pulling one of these out of your bag.
Barkbox's "Dogness Monster" Super Chewer designed for doggos that go to CLOWN TOWN with their chew toys and for puppies in their biting phase. No more cleaning up a plush graveyard from toys that weren't up to the task!!
A cow-themed cheese holder that is, in fact, a Big Moooooooood. Not only is this an adorable and handy way to store your cheese slices, but tons of parents say it's been a real hit with the kiddos!
A set of cat-themed tarot cards purrrfect for first-timers, complete with a guide on how to pull the cards and how to interpret them. You'll be doing readings for everyone from yourself to your BFF to your actual cat, by the end of the week.
A bag of freeze-dried Sour Skittles for anyone who wants to embark on their newest candy obsession — these "cosmic crunchies" are unlike any other earthly candy you've tried before, giving a lighter, crunchier texture to Skittles without compromising on their delectable sour taste.
Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza, a DEEPLY beloved, fast-paced card game suitable for kids and adults that will have everyone in fits of high-stakes giggles in no time. Bonus: each game only lasts 10–15 minutes, so you can go one or a few rounds depending on how much time you've got together.
A set of Shrinky Dinks sheets to transport you so immediately to your childhood pastime of Making Everything Very Small that you'll be gifting every single person you know a kitschy keychain against their will.
A platypus jar scraping spatula so you can get every!! last!! MORSEL!!! of your peanut butters, Nutellas, and mayos, just as international super spy and legendary hero Perry the Platypus would have wanted.
A chicken zen garden for anyone so stressed out that they don't give a cluck where their self-care comes from anymore.
A set of glow-in-the-dark "tree elves" so the next time you take an enchanted midnight stroll through your front walkway to get home at night, you'll have a whole host of magical critters to welcome you back.
An oat milk vase for anyone whose dairy intolerance is so well-known that it might as well just become part of the aesthetic. ✨ Put your flowers in this and make your local barista proud!!
A sardine tin cosmetic bag because as sweet as your makeup looks are, the truth is you're always a little salty.
An Uno rug so anytime you wake up on the wrong foot, you can step on this and be all, "UNO REVERSE!!!" and instantly turn the day around. 😎
Birdie, an indoor carbon dioxide monitor that — bless her dramatic heart — flips over and "dies" if the air quality in your home goes down, prompting you to open a window or run an air purifier so you can breathe easier. Once Birdie is happy with the air quality again, she'll pop back up!
A pet cloud because honestly ... some of us were *not* cut out for pet and plant parenthood, and this is our next best bet. This lil' bub does require "a lot of love and attention," plus a 30-minute walk and a steady diet of "tears of joy," but one look at that precious face and you'll be able to swing it.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Buzz Feed
3 hours ago
- Buzz Feed
Viral: Mom Gets Profound Sign From Deceased Child
A woman named Tara Stilwell has recently touched the hearts of millions of people with this viral story about her son, Wilder Brooks Stilwell. Wilder was 6 years old when he was unfortunately killed. "Do you guys want to hear a story about how I asked my 6-year-old deceased son for a sign that he could still hear me and how he responded? It's a pretty good story, if you want to hear it," Tara started in her TikTok as she rocked her baby. "I had just read that book called Signs. It's a pretty common book that people read directly after losing someone they love. In that book, it talks about being very specific in the sign that you ask for. And so I was thinking about what could be a symbol for my son that I felt like resonated with him, and he was only six when he died, so that means it would have to be something that kind of caters to a 6-year-old, and what do most 6-year-old boys love? Legos." "So I asked him to let me see a Lego in a place where it didn't belong. So not in my house, not in a friend's house that had kids — a Lego in a place where it didn't belong, specifically a red Lego. I went about my day, and I kind of forgot about it," she continued. "Later that day, I was at my daughter's ballet class. It was one o'clock, and I was in the viewing/waiting room. I was observing this family I had never seen before, and I was kind of watching the little boy because he was wearing a shirt that my son had owned, and I was already thinking about Wilder, and, you know, kind of watching my daughter's class and just keeping to myself. The mom and I struck up conversation, and I found out that they weren't normally there that day. They were doing a makeup class, and it was just by some off chance that we were in the same place at the same time." "This little boy was kind of just quietly playing cars on the floor, and he got up and he walked over to me. He looked me directly in my eyes, and he put one singular red Lego in my hands." "And even when I think about it, I get chills, because what are the chances of that? There's no such thing as a coincidence that big, right? And obviously, I immediately started to cry, because how could you not in a moment like that? But I choked it up as fast as I could, and I tried not to let him or his mom see, because how do you even begin to explain that to a stranger? But it was after that moment that I never doubted again that he could hear me, even if it's not in the way that I would prefer," Tara concluded. BuzzFeed spoke to Tara, who explained that she was gifted the book in the early days of his passing and was desperate for answers, looking to find a way to connect with Wilder. "Like most parents who've lost a child, you would give anything to find a way to feel close to them. In the book, it explains that our loved ones can hear us — that they can find ways to connect with us if we ask for specific signs. I sat with this idea, wondering if maybe, somehow, somewhere, my son's spirit was still connected to me." Tara decided to ask Wilder for a red Lego as a sign because he was such a high-energy boy, Legos were one of the only quiet and still activities that kept him engaged. "I spent a fortune on them, truthfully, but I loved watching how mindful he would be with building project to completion. I chose red because that was his favorite color." "When the little boy lifted his hand in the way that signaled to me that he wanted to hand me something, and looked me directly in the eyes, I wasn't sure what it was going to be. But once the Lego fell into the palm of my hands and his eye contact lingered, it felt like he was silently telling me the answer to the question I had been begging Wilder for: He could hear me. My entire body got warm, and my eyes welled with tears that I did my best to choke down." "People are disappointed that I didn't explain to the boy or his mother what that Lego meant to me, but I needed the feeling to be all mine in that moment. I needed to sit with knowing my son could hear me," she added. "I think Wilder is touching more lives than I ever could have imagined. I'm so beyond grateful and proud," Tara added. And since the story has impacted so many people, Tara said it is also giving people who are grieving a little piece of hope that they might be able to connect with their loved ones... In fact, thousands of people who have already had signs are sharing their own experiences with their deceased loved ones in the comments on Tara's TikTok video: Tara now asks Wilder for signs all the time, and he always follows through. She said, "I'm probably annoying him at this point. I have so many other stories that would make a believer even out of the biggest skeptic. Some of my most meaningful connections with Wilder are his visits in my dreams. They aren't dreams, it's us, together again somewhere in between. In the four years since he's passed, I'd say he's visited me about 10 times, and I can still remember every single detail of every one of those dreams." "Child loss goes against what feels to be the laws of nature. It's a loss that feels to be the hardest to swallow. I know Wilder is watching over me and his siblings. Protecting us from the other side," Tara ended. If you are grieving the loss of a child, you can find resources here.
Yahoo
3 hours ago
- Yahoo
This Mom Asked Her Deceased 6-Year-Old Son For A Sign, And What Happened Was So Profound, It Has Completely Stunned The Entire Internet
A woman named Tara Stilwell has recently touched the hearts of millions of people with this viral story about her son, Wilder Brooks Stilwell. Wilder was 6 years old when he was unfortunately killed. "Do you guys want to hear a story about how I asked my 6-year-old deceased son for a sign that he could still hear me and how he responded? It's a pretty good story, if you want to hear it," Tara started in her TikTok as she rocked her baby. "I had just read that book called Signs. It's a pretty common book that people read directly after losing someone they love. In that book, it talks about being very specific in the sign that you ask for. And so I was thinking about what could be a symbol for my son that I felt like resonated with him, and he was only six when he died, so that means it would have to be something that kind of caters to a 6-year-old, and what do most 6-year-old boys love? Legos." Tara Stillwell, "So I asked him to let me see a Lego in a place where it didn't belong. So not in my house, not in a friend's house that had kids — a Lego in a place where it didn't belong, specifically a red Lego. I went about my day, and I kind of forgot about it," she continued. Tara Stillwell, Ivanastar / Getty Images "Later that day, I was at my daughter's ballet class. It was one o'clock, and I was in the viewing/waiting room. I was observing this family I had never seen before, and I was kind of watching the little boy because he was wearing a shirt that my son had owned, and I was already thinking about Wilder, and, you know, kind of watching my daughter's class and just keeping to myself. The mom and I struck up conversation, and I found out that they weren't normally there that day. They were doing a makeup class, and it was just by some off chance that we were in the same place at the same time." "This little boy was kind of just quietly playing cars on the floor, and he got up and he walked over to me. He looked me directly in my eyes, and he put one singular red Lego in my hands." "And even when I think about it, I get chills, because what are the chances of that? There's no such thing as a coincidence that big, right? And obviously, I immediately started to cry, because how could you not in a moment like that? But I choked it up as fast as I could, and I tried not to let him or his mom see, because how do you even begin to explain that to a stranger? But it was after that moment that I never doubted again that he could hear me, even if it's not in the way that I would prefer," Tara concluded. BuzzFeed spoke to Tara, who explained that she was gifted the book in the early days of his passing and was desperate for answers, looking to find a way to connect with Wilder. "Like most parents who've lost a child, you would give anything to find a way to feel close to them. In the book, it explains that our loved ones can hear us — that they can find ways to connect with us if we ask for specific signs. I sat with this idea, wondering if maybe, somehow, somewhere, my son's spirit was still connected to me." Tara decided to ask Wilder for a red Lego as a sign because he was such a high-energy boy, Legos were one of the only quiet and still activities that kept him engaged. "I spent a fortune on them, truthfully, but I loved watching how mindful he would be with building project to completion. I chose red because that was his favorite color." "When the little boy lifted his hand in the way that signaled to me that he wanted to hand me something, and looked me directly in the eyes, I wasn't sure what it was going to be. But once the Lego fell into the palm of my hands and his eye contact lingered, it felt like he was silently telling me the answer to the question I had been begging Wilder for: He could hear me. My entire body got warm, and my eyes welled with tears that I did my best to choke down." "People are disappointed that I didn't explain to the boy or his mother what that Lego meant to me, but I needed the feeling to be all mine in that moment. I needed to sit with knowing my son could hear me," she added. "I think Wilder is touching more lives than I ever could have imagined. I'm so beyond grateful and proud," Tara added. And since the story has impacted so many people, Tara said it is also giving people who are grieving a little piece of hope that they might be able to connect with their loved ones... In fact, thousands of people who have already had signs are sharing their own experiences with their deceased loved ones in the comments on Tara's TikTok video: Tara now asks Wilder for signs all the time, and he always follows through. She said, "I'm probably annoying him at this point. I have so many other stories that would make a believer even out of the biggest skeptic. Some of my most meaningful connections with Wilder are his visits in my dreams. They aren't dreams, it's us, together again somewhere in between. In the four years since he's passed, I'd say he's visited me about 10 times, and I can still remember every single detail of every one of those dreams." "Child loss goes against what feels to be the laws of nature. It's a loss that feels to be the hardest to swallow. I know Wilder is watching over me and his siblings. Protecting us from the other side," Tara ended. If you are grieving the loss of a child, you can find resources here. Solve the daily Crossword
NBC News
5 hours ago
- NBC News
The 8 best puzzle books for mind-bending, brain-teasing fun
Whether it's Legos, puzzles, or board games, I love low-key activities that deliver a dopamine hit and require little physical effort. Puzzle books are just that — they're a great way to entertain and challenge yourself without relying on an app or a screen, whether you're at home, commuting or at the beach. If you're looking for a brain teaser to keep handy, I've rounded up some of our favorites below, including classic games like crosswords and sudokus, along with true crime, mindfulness and lifestyle-themed picks. How I picked the best puzzle books My list below includes four different types of puzzle books: Visual: Think drawing and illustrations, including mazes, seek-and-finds, hidden pictures, spot-the-differences and more. Word: Word puzzle books include classic linguistic brain teasers, such as crosswords, word scrambles, word searches and more. Logic: Logic puzzles usually have straightforward rules that use deduction rather than guesswork, and include sudoku, decryption games, Nurikabe and more. Variety: These books include a mixture of games and puzzles across the other three categories. I also included puzzle books of varying difficulty levels, including easy puzzles (best for beginners), medium puzzles (trickier than easy but still doable after a bit of practice) and hard puzzles (which are puzzles that even enthusiasts may find challenging). The best puzzle books in 2025 This list includes top-rated options and recommendations from NBC Select staff. Best overall Everyone loves the charm of classic puzzles like sudokus and word searches, however, true crime fans in particular will love the twists and turns of Murdle's puzzles. The book includes 100 original murder mystery puzzles consisting of maps, drawings, codes and more to assist you in rooting out each game's guilty murderer. The puzzles steadily increase in difficulty, and the book is part of a series of deduction-based Murdle puzzle books, including the college-themed Murdle: The School of Mystery and a Murdle Jr. series for kids. NBC Select editorial projects manager Rebecca Rodriguez isn't a fan of difficult crossword puzzles, which is why she loves this compilation of easy ones from The New York Times. It includes 50 of the Times' Monday crosswords, the easiest of the week, making this a great option for beginners and experts alike. If your eyesight isn't the best, this book has an easy-to-read large print. Plus, its covered spiral binding can easily lay flat, which makes it easier to turn pages and solve puzzles on the move, according to the brand. When I was a kid, I loved puzzle books like I Spy and Where's Waldo, which is what drew me to this adult-friendly seek-and-find option. It includes weekend scenes, such as brunching with loved ones and shopping for plants, with tricky challenges for spotting objects and people on each page, according to the brand. Each puzzle includes a list of ten items to find, along with detailed, double-page illustrations in which they're hidden. If you're looking for a more diverse crossword puzzle book option, this compilation may be right up your alley. It features 300 brand-new crossword puzzles of varying difficulty levels from Simon & Schuster, the publishers of the first-ever collection of crossword puzzles, according to the brand. Although the book itself is large, the pages are perforated, so you can tear out puzzles to solve individually or while on the go, according to the brand. Best relaxing puzzles The Mindfulness Puzzle Book $14.99 $15.99 Amazon Now 6% off $14.99 Walmart I love using puzzles as a way to unwind in my free time, and this puzzle book is designed to help you relax while still keeping your mind stimulated. Each puzzle in the book is selected especially because of their equal level of challenge and reward, which helps activate the mood-boosting endorphins in your brain to help you combat stress, according to the brand. It has a range of games, including standard puzzles like crosswords and word searches, along with more playful activities like mazes, spot-the-difference games, and even a few coloring pages, according to the brand. This book is also the first in a series of several Mindfulness Puzzle Books, including an e-book version. This puzzle book originates from an online 'secret society of solvers' headed by M, who would post puzzles called Theorems online every week at midnight. This book is a compilation of M's classic Theorems, along with new ones consisting of encrypted messages, ciphers, brain-teasers and more, according to the brand. Each puzzle consists of an opening message, which contains clues and subtle directions, and a full-color illustration. Best sudoku Sudoku is one of my favorite kinds of puzzles — it's a number puzzle that involves filling in rows, columns and boxes with numbers from 1-9. The rules are also universal and unchanging. This book has over 200 puzzles across five difficulty levels, including easy, medium, hard, difficult and expert, according to the brand. It also has a spiral spine, which you can lay flat when solving on the go. Best word search Word searches are another classic puzzle type, which differ from crosswords in their lack of clues and straightforward solving. This book has 100 puzzles with themes specific to the year 2025, according to the brand. The puzzles are each individually made by a writer, rather than computer generated, and use over 4,000 more words than previous editions. The word searches are in large print, so they're easy to read for all ages and abilities, and each word search includes complete answers at the back of the book, according to the brand. Why trust NBC Select? Ashley Morris is an associate SEO reporter at NBC Select and a perpetual hobbyist who's written stories on the best puzzles for adults and the best beach vacation essentials. For this story, she researched highly-rated puzzle books across categories, and consulted NBC Select staffers for their puzzle book recommendations.
