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Next Time You Have A Quiet Evening To Unwind, You'll Be Happy To Have These 37 Products To Play With

Next Time You Have A Quiet Evening To Unwind, You'll Be Happy To Have These 37 Products To Play With

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Slippers + Bob Ross paint-by-numbers kit + personal popcorn maker = bliss.
1. " The Peckish Pirates," a brand spanking 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!
Promising review:"Another stellar puzzle from Magic Puzzle Company, featuring high-quality pieces, a hidden final image, and a unique solving experience. The artwork is full of detail, making it an immersive and engaging build. The pieces fit together snugly, with no puzzle dust, and the final reveal adds an element of surprise. If you're looking for a high-quality puzzle that's more than just a standard jigsaw, this one is worth every penny." — Baloptimus
Get it from Amazon for $22.99 (and check out the DELIGHTFUL assortment of Magic Puzzles for more options!).
2. A mini Bob Ross paint-by-numbers kit for anyone on their "happy accidents" beat — this itty bitty set comes with everything you need to create three tiny masterpieces of your very own.
Amazon, www.amazon.com
The kit comes with three different numbered canvas designs, seven paint pots, a mini brush, and an easel.
Promising review: "I have to admit I was skeptical because of the price and size. However, I got these for my husband for his birthday (he loves Bob Ross) and what a find!! We had so much fun mixing colors and painting. Would definitely recommend. The fact that they are small makes them even more special. I wish there were more to paint!" — slb m
Get it from Amazon for $6.80.
3. 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).
www.amazon.com
Check out a TikTok of Murdle in action.
The best part?? Once you finish "Murdling," you can use your sleuthing skills on Volume 2, Volume 3, and a whole BUNCH of other themed Murdle books!
Promising review: "The puzzles are a lot of fun but the characters, story lines, and other details take the Murdle experience to another level. I have no idea how the author came up with all of this creativeness! You can Murdle solo or with friends. I look forward to future volumes but this one will keep me busy for awhile!" — Liz Gately
Get it from Amazon for $10.25.
4. Spring Moments, another beloved stress relief coloring book from Coco Wyo, a brand that's made itself famous on TikTok for its cozy, relaxing, easy-to-draw themes. This one is full of happy little animals frolicking in springtime shenanigans. 🌸
Amazon, www.amazon.com
Psst — Coco Wyo has a *ton* of other cozy stress relief coloring books with different themes in their Amazon storefront!
Another psst — you can pick up a cult-fave colored pencil set on Amazon for $9.59!
Promising review: "Oh my gosh. Hands down one of my absolute FAVORITE coloring books. Anything they put out, I will buy. It just is what it is. I l ove that there is so much to color while simultaneously not too much. You still have so much creative freedom with this one but it's so easy to make fun designs. If you're thinking about it... DO IT!" — SE Reviews
Get it from Amazon for $7.99.
5. And The Knights of Tayrealm, an Instagram sensation turned into a coloring book that reimagines of all the different eras of Taylor Swift's career. In the magical Tayrealm, you'll find the Holy Bard humming in Red Land, the Lover Archer guarding her castle, and even the Folklore Fairy on a quest to find Woodvale.
Alef Vernon, an Instagram illustrator, first started posting concepts of the eras of Taylor in her Tayrealm back in 2022 — I was always very happy to see Alef's work in my Instagram explore page, and I am over the moon he turned this into a coloring book! The pages are such beautiful quality, the Easter eggs are immaculate, and every line is drawn with such care and love. The cover itself is so gorgeous that I am leaving it out as decor whenever I don't use it. This is *the* gift for the Swifties in your life!
Get it from Amazon for $13.71.
6. A pickling starter kit complete with everything you need to start fermenting small batches of INFINITE delicious things, from the traditional cucumbers and onions to yummy sauerkraut and kimchi to adventurous watermelon and mango. 😋 (If you've never had pickled mango before ... THANK ME LATER.)
Fermentaholics is a small business that specializes in pickling and kombucha starter kits.
Promising review: "This kit is great for first timers or experienced, and makes DELICIOUS pickles, or pickled anything for that matter. Pickles, carrots, onions, asparagus. The instructions are easy to follow and understand. Will be buying as gifts for my pickle loving friends and more for myself. Makes me want to try the other products this company offers." — KelF
Get it from Amazon for $16.49.
7. A 5-pound bucket of Crayola Air Dry Clay to let you finally follow your inner pottery dreams without all the mess and effort of taking classes. After you pull the clay out to shape it, it'll harden on its own — no oven or any effort required! From there you can leave it as is or paint over it for a fun vibe.
Psst — a lot of reviewers use silicone or plastic molds to get specific shapes!
Promising review: "It's honestly just a really nice material to work with! If you want to create things with clay, this is definitely a good choice! It's definitely not for professional use, but I feel like that's a given? I mean, it is Crayola. But all in all, great for those who want to use it for fun!" — Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $10.96.
8. 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.
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 try 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 (clip the $10 off coupon on the product page for this price).
9. A copy of Burn After Writing, a guided journal that tens of thousands of reviewers swear by — through a series of questions and thought experiments, it encourages people to take time away from their screens to explore their feelings, both new and old, so they can embrace meaningful ones and try to let others go.
www.amazon.com, www.amazon.com
Promising review: "I first saw this book on TikTok and decided to look more into it. I purchased four total because I know some people holding onto things that are difficult to let go of. It's a great way to look at things from a different perspective and truly hold yourself accountable to different things in your life. I love what it stands for, and I look forward to when I burn mine after I'm done. Self-love, self-care, and meditation for a better state of mind tomorrow are always the goal. I definitely recommend it to those susceptible to change and the willingness to try things differently." — Brent Helm
Get it from Amazon for $7.70.
10. Or a copy of The Book of Myself: A Do-It-Yourself Autobiography in 201 Questions to help you reflect on your life with thoughtful prompts like, "If I could have changed my profession midstream I would have become ..." and "This present I got from my parents really sticks in my memory." It's a perfect way to organize your own story *and* to make sure it's preserved for people who will want to know it down the line.
This book is a kind of DIY memoir — it goes through three phases of "Early," "Middle," and "Later" years, and has 201 different prompts based on your memories, experiences, and views on the world.. This also makes for a lovely gift for family members, so you can all preserve each other's memories!
Get it from Amazon for $15.84 or from Bookshop (to support local bookstores) for $18.60.
11. 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.
Amazon
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 $15.72.
12. A DIY miniature greenhouse full of such tiny, delightful touches and details that the only words you'll remember how to say are "oh my GOSH" and "AWWWW." It even comes with soft mini LED lights so it will glow cozily in the corner of your room like a stunning night-light when you're done.
www.amazon.com, www.amazon.com
Promising review:"Great craft kit. I'm absolutely thrilled with this tiny greenhouse. It was easy to assemble, and the high-quality materials made it a joy to work with. The attention to detail is impressive, from the miniature plants to the watering can and water pipe. It's perfect for small spaces and adds a touch of serenity to my desk. The instructions were clear, and it's a great project for all skill levels. I highly recommend it! 5/5 stars!" — Manisha
Get it from Amazon for $39.99.
13. A sturdy, minimalist reading journal with such a comprehensive, satisfying design that you'll never bother with another again — this features space for 52 thorough book reviews, along with challenges and lists for Books I've Read, Finished, Favorites, Did Not Finish, Lent, and Borrowed.
Kunitsa Co. is a small business that specializes in reading, exercise, and food journals.
Promising review:"This book journal had plenty of room for all the book reviews and so much more. It has pages for daily reading tracking, pages for reading goals, pages for DNF books, favorite books, loaned-out books, and tons of review pages all you have to do is feel it out. It's perfect!!!!" — Cody McNeal
Get it from Amazon for $22.95 (available in four colors).
14. An "Everyday Mindfulness"-themed word search book full of unique, relaxing puzzles designed to keep you engaged without stressing you out.
Amazon, www.amazon.com
Promising review: "This is exactly what I was looking for! It lays flat to easily complete the word search and not have to fight with the book. There are different types of puzzles, and some have extra secret searches! It's great for the slow days at work!! I will definitely be buying more of these word searches!" — Roy Y Hahn
Get it from Amazon for $11.68.
15. A compact, beginner-friendly watercolor palette that comes with everything you need to start creating your own masterpieces you can use to decorate your walls in the coziest, most colorful way imaginable — especially with 100 (!!) colors to choose from.
www.amazon.com
Each set comes with a 100-color palette, a sketch pencil, a sponge, a swatch sheet, and three water brush pens.
Promising review:"Love collecting watercolor sets, and this one is amazing — so many exquisite colors to paint with. Creativity is everything, and imagination with all these colors is unlimited. Pure happiness!" — pve
Get it from Amazon for $29.99.
16. Or a gorgeous pastel paint-by-number you can get in all kinds of intricate, deeply satisfying patterns for anyone who is looking for an activity that pairs perfectly with a screen-free night in.
Each set comes with a detailed numbered outline, four brushes, and a set of numbered acrylic paints with extra to spare.
Promising review: "Colorful and fun! This is the third paint-by-number I've done, and by far the most challenging. Lots of fine point detail, and the paint brushes included were adequate, unlike other PBN sets I've bought." — Emily cox
Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in 12 styles).
17. 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.
www.amazon.com, www.amazon.com
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.
18. A beginner-friendly diamond painting coaster set perfect for anyone who has ever thought to themselves, "You know what the only thing better than cat coasters would be? Glittery cat coasters." The universe has delivered.
Promising review:"The designs and colors are the same as shown on Amazon. Finished coasters sparkle, and the vibrant colors create eight very cute cats. There were plenty of beads to complete the project, and adhesion was excellent. Letters and numbers were sharp and easy to follow. I am delighted with these coasters." — PackLeaderJ
Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (available in five styles).
19. A Dash mini maker with so much fast cooking potential that your tastebuds will *sing* — reviewers use this for anything from whipping up eggs to grilled cheese to pancakes to cookies. People who live alone or in small kitchens swear by this as a fast, easy cooking hack.
www.amazon.com, www.amazon.com
Promising review: "This is the perfect easy breakfast sandwich maker. It cooks the egg perfectly (I used jumbo eggs, and it worked perfectly just like regular eggs). It's honestly one of my personal favorite appliances. I just had a baby, and having something I can crack an egg into and let it sit to cook without having to flip and it's done within five minutes is honestly a lifesaver, and it cleans super easy! 10/10 I love this thing; it's just like my George Foreman!" — Emily
Get it from Amazon for $12.99 (available in six colors).
20. A simple silicone bread maker that proves you don't need any know-how or complicated instructions to make delicious bread at home — in fact, you can mix the ingredients right into the silicone maker and pop it right into the oven. (A bunch of easy recipes are included to prove it!)
www.amazon.com
Promising review:"This is a must have. Best lazy bread making experience you'll ever have! Put everything into one container and then cook it in the same container! When you wash it everything slips off with no scrubbing needed. The brioche recipe rivals fresh bread served at restaurants." — FutureMrsBLW
Get it from Amazon for $31.39.
21. A buildable Lego succulent set with nine customizable lil' Lego plant babies you can display together or separately, so you can have all the joy of plant parenthood without the responsibility. Reviewers also love giving this as a housewarming gift!
Promising review: "I LOVED playing with Legos as a kid and have recently been having a blast trying out some of their offerings for adults. This set was super fun to put together and looks so pretty! Everything is so well done, from the gorgeous instruction manual to the amazing, unique Lego pieces for this set. If you're looking for a peaceful and entertaining way to kill some time, this is a great choice!" — Lena
Get it from Amazon for $39.99.
22. Cocktail Codex: Fundamentals, Formulas, Evolutions, a bartender-beloved book for beginner- to intermediate-level cocktail enthusiasts that breaks down six iconic "root" cocktails — the old-fashioned, martini, daiquiri, sidecar, whisky highball, and flip — to show you how to improvise and riff your own creations based on what combos work with the ingredients you have.
www.amazon.com, Amazon
Check out a TikTok of the cocktail book in action.
Promising review:"This book has easily become one of my favorites. Great base knowledge and would recommend to anyone seeking to further educate themselves on spirits and cocktails. Even the first few pages is full of useful information. Purchase this for yourself or even as a gift. I cannot say enough good things about this book." — Adriana
Get it from Amazon for $19.12.
23. And a set of espresso martini instant cocktail tea bags — all the sophistication of tea, the zing! of coffee, and the 😜 of a cheeky cocktail. 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 (far more AFFORDABLE!!) cocktail in one minute.
Sayso is a small woman-owned business that specializes in the first-ever cocktail tea bag, perfect for cocktails *and* mocktails.
Promising review: "I was a bit skeptical when I purchased, but these are actually fantastic. The taste is great and the bags make it incredibly easy to mix up what would otherwise be complex cocktails quickly and easily. I've had the spicy marg, espresso martini, and old fashioned versions, and while they aren't exactly the same as the original they are wonderful for making yourself a cocktail at home. Highly recommend." — Meredith
Get a pack of eight from Amazon for $14.99 (available in four other cocktail styles and larger packs).
24. A beginner's butter churner complete with a recipe book so you can finally become the captains of your own condiment ships. Your fridges will be full of so many butters (raspberry butter! truffle butter! CHOCOLATE BUTTER!) that there won't be enough bread in the world to satisfy you.
Amazon, www.amazon.com
Promising review:"I am delighted with this product. The accompanying instructions were very helpful. I made my first hand-churned butter, which I consider being a homage to my grandparents, who were dairy farmers. The process is really surprising when the butter seizes up — I think it was very important to me to see and experience that moment. Subtle, but crucial... At any rate, I used it, cleaned it, so have experienced both. I don't think you'll be disappointed with this little yet sophisticated butter churn." — Nanci Hamilton
Get it from Amazon for $39.99.
25. Foldology, an origami puzzle game that's sort of like if a Rubik's Cube and origami set had a fun little brain-teasing baby. You have to fold the puzzle this and that, using creative problem-solving to complete the picture hidden in each puzzle. Each set comes with 100 (!!!) puzzles with difficulty levels from beginner to advanced, so everyone in the fam can get in on the fun.
Foldology is a small business that specializes in unique puzzles.
Promising review: "So much fun! This activity has provided hours of enjoyment. They start off easy and with each you learn a new fold and they progressively get harder. Definitely a worthwhile purchase for someone who likes puzzles." — Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $13.99.
26. Small Batch Cookies, tailor made for folks who live alone *or* for people who want to broaden their baking horizons, but don't want to deal with the mess of big batches (or the leftovers)! This book takes you through a bunch of delicious recipes for one to six people using minimal equipment, so you can have hassle-free treats and live your most delicious life.
Amazon, www.amazon.com
Promising review: "Edd Kimber is so creative with his bakes, and this book is full of fun and interesting cookie recipes. love the flavors in this book...subtle and layered. Baking small batches is surprisingly liberating. Most ingredients are on hand and I'm not stressing about what to do with large quantities of cookies. With small amounts, it feels easier to play and experiment." — Monica
Get it from Amazon for $23.67.
27. A beginner's wood carving kit to get you started on an oh-so-satisfying, soothing hobby, so you can start gifting your loved ones with carved bluejays and cardinals in no time.
www.amazon.com
Each kit includes two wood carving blocks (one cherry and one basswood), a carving knife, sharpening supplies, a template, and three types of sandpaper.
Promising review:"The company is very supportive and their kit is great. It has everything you need to start working with wood. Additionally, I have really appreciated the professionalism and customer service received from them." — Sam
Get it from Amazon for $32.99.
28. A set of reviewer-beloved chocolate bar molds for anyone who dreams of DIY-ing their ultimate dessert. These are great for mix-ins like nuts and cereal, but also have enough depth for you to add fillings like peanut butter, jam, and caramel.
Promising review:"I used these molds to create homemade Nestle Crunch bars. It was easy to load these molds. I placed them on baking sheets and banged them on the counter to remove air bubbles, then loaded into fridge/freeze r. The molds are compact enough that they fit easily into my side-by-side fridge. I did not add any release agents to the molds before using, and the chocolate bars popped out very easily." — Keith G.
Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (available in 12 other styles).
29. A Woobles crochet starter kit with clear, easy instructional videos to make new tiny friends, because you can never have too many "coworkers" on your desk cheering you on.
Woobles is a small business that specializes in crochet kits.
Promising review:"Excellent gift for beginners looking to explore crochet or knitting. Materials were high quality and everything was very clearly explained. End product looked great too." — Nick
Get it from Amazon for $29.96 (available in seven styles, and also as Snoopy, which made weepy with nostalgic joy).
30. A cider making starter kit so easy to use that you'll have four bottles of wine, cider, or mead in just nine days — and then you can repeat the whole process all over again for more boozey deliciousness. You can use any juice you want, or you can access over 5,000 unique recipes through Brewsy, which also includes online support if you have any questions!
Brewsy is a small business that specializes in affordable, app-enabled cider, wine, and mead kits. Note: you have to provide your own jug or juice bottle (there's one on Amazon if you don't already have a vessel large enough!).
Promising review:"I've been interested in making my own wine for awhile, but getting started can be costly and time consuming. This kit is a great way to get started for very little money or time. The instructions are easy to follow, and the ability to use any juice at all means you can make some really unique flavors. I have already made one batch of wine using grape juice because I didn't want to get too wild on my first batch. It was sweeter then most red wines I've bought, but tasted great and the alcohol content was at least 12 percent. I base that on my body's reaction after drinking two glasses. I recommend these for yourself or a friend, I think it's a great buy and product." — Maximillion M.
Get it from Amazon for $24.99.
31. A reviewer-beloved electric fondue set for an investment in your future happiness, because I'm hard-pressed to think of anything a vat of melted cheese or chocolate *won't* fix.
www.amazon.com
Kusini is a small business that specializes in kitchen products.
Promising revie w: "I absolutely love fondue and this made at-home fondue easy and mess-free! Warms up quickly and holds the perfect amount of fondue plus dippers." — Ruby Pagel
Get it from Amazon for $25.99.
32. A beginner's embroidery kit for adults, so you can have something soothing to do with your hands while you marathon yet another podcast full of murder, murder, and a side of...well, murder. (At least now your stitching will be tighter than the main suspect's alibi!)
www.amazon.com
Each kit comes with a simple design, a cotton cloth, a bamboo embroidery hoop, a little scissor, colored threads, embroidery needles, and instructions, so you should be raring to go when it arrives!
Promising review:"I've never done anything like this before ... but I like to try new things, and I've just recently moved and wanted to decorate my house with some handmade decor. This kit is a great value for the price! It came with the hoop, more than enough thread, and two needles! The printed pattern is very clear and easy to follow, and the little sheet of instructions on what stitch to use and how to do it is clear enough (and anything I don't understand, I just watch a tutorial on YouTube). I'm about three hours into the project already, and I didn't want to put it down last night." — Abby
Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (available in three different patterns).
33. A beginner's guide to calligraphy that is far more thorough and specific about technique and ink types than other versions, and will have you writing inspirational messages to your friends and drafting fancy invitations to your dog's birthday party in NO time.
www.amazon.com, www.amazon.com
Paper Peony Press is a Texas-based boutique publishing company that specializes in purpose-driven books.
Promising review:"I've tried several instructional books on hand lettering. This book is the best by far. I won't say the names of the other books, but suffice it to say they are all at the top of the list when you search for hand lettering. It is the only book that gives practice for the base strokes and also discusses posture and how to hold the pen, and at what angle to the paper. It is also a lovely book to work with; nice artwork/illustrations. I recommend this book to other beginners out there!" — Karen Rorick
Get it from Amazon for $24.98.
34. A beginner-friendly vintage-style tarot deck reviewers love not only for its intricate, sophisticated designs, but its size — these are much larger than a traditional deck for a more visual, weighted experience. A helpful (and very pretty!!) guide is included.
Amazon
Eighty Eight Miracles is a small business that specializes in tarot decks.
Promising review: " I've been reading tarot for close to 15 years and have had many decks. This deck is one of the most beautiful I have purchased. I love the simplicity and elegance of the gold on black. I also love the enormous size. Yes they are a bit more difficult to work with, but I've always loved larger decks. They give an air of mystery, glamour, and drama. I recommend shuffling sideways or doing a table shuffle." — K. Lily
Get it from Amazon for $34.99 (available in two styles).
35. A sushi-making kit perfect for beginners or intermediate sushi makers, so you can finally mix and match the exact ingredients your adventurous heart desires.
www.amazon.com, www.amazon.com
I'm definitely going to sushi jail for this, but I've started putting peanut butter in my avocado rolls. Don't knock it until you try it. Anyway, each kit comes with two sushi rolling mats, five pairs of chopsticks, a paddle, a spreader, and a PDF of instructions, including recipes for six popular rolls.
Psst — if you REALLY want to level up your homemade sushi game, I highly recommend adding this truffle seasoning on Amazon! It tastes so startlingly decadent. I've been ordering it for years to put on my avocado rolls and shiitake rolls when I order sushi.
Promising review:"Received this the other day and the wife and I had our own sushi night at home...I did not realize there were two mats in the package which was a nice little surprise... everything is made of good quality materials, easy to use and a good fun activity for date night at home. I will be getting a few more as gifts for a few friends...good product, received it quickly and for the price you cannot go wrong." — Timothy J Stegner
Get it from Amazon for $9.99.
36. 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.
Amazon
If you are unfamiliar with this glorious witchcraft, Shrinky Dink paper lets you color designs on it that you can then cut out and bake to shrink them down, giving them a stained glass effect that makes them great for keychains, suncatchers, and little trinkets.
Promising review: "Fun for ALL ages! Recently remembered how fun these were. I have a smaller daughter, so it gave me an excuse to buy these. They're secretly for me — half kidding. These are so simple to use and create great crafts. These will keep your little one's imagination going, occupied, and helps practice fine motor skills. I would definitely recommend to ANYONE, not just little humans." — Alex Soper
Get a 25-sheet set from Amazon for $13.47.
37. A heated eye massager with so many bells and whistles, it's worth the investment and *then* some — not only does it come with five different massage modes and a 15-minute timer, but it has Bluetooth music so you can vibe with your eyes *and* your ears. Reviewers swear by this to help combat eye strain, headaches, puffy under-eye circles, and dry eyes, and insomnia.
www.amazon.com, www.amazon.com
Promising review: "I saw this product on one of Amazon's must-have TikTok videos, and I knew I had to get it. It was so worth it — even though the price may seem higher compared to other sellers, this is for sure a good investment piece. The quality is top-notch, the strap that goes around your head is comfortable, and most importantly, the duration of each mode is long enough that it doesn't interrupt your rest. I work a 12-hour night shift as a nurse, and this technology has helped me get through the night easily.👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽" — Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $59.99+ (available in three colors).
Reviews have been edited for length and/or clarity.
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Netflix's NFLX content strength continues to fuel robust viewer engagement, a trend that is central to its growth strategy. In the second quarter of 2025, Squid Game Season 3 alone drew in approximately 122 million views, reinforcing the company's reputation for producing high-impact content that attracts and retains subscribers. Hits like Sirens, Ginny & Georgia Season 3, The Eternaut, and films such as STRAW and Exterritorial also boosted total watch hours, underscoring Netflix's consistent content ahead, Netflix's pipeline for the rest of 2025 and beyond is designed to sustain this momentum. August brings Wednesday Season 2 with fresh twists, while reality hits like Love Is Blind, Selling Sunset and Squid Game: The Challenge will keep unscripted engagement into the fourth quarter. High-profile originals include Billionaires' Bunker from Money Heist creator Álex Pina, thriller Black Rabbit starring Jason Bateman and Jude Law, House of Guinness from Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight, and Mexican drama Las Muertas. Upcoming films span genres and star power, from French Lover with Lupin's Omar Sy to Kathryn Bigelow's A House of Dynamite and Guillermo del Toro's robust lineup is bolstered by Netflix's 'local for local' strategy, which pairs global reach with regional storytelling, supported by major investments like its €1 billion commitment to Spanish programming through growing ad-supported tier, a high-margin, engagement-driven revenue source, along with favorable foreign exchange gains, has boosted international sales and fueled investor optimism. Reflecting this confidence, the company lifted its 2025 revenue forecast to $44.8-$45.2 billion. Amazon & Disney: Streaming Giants Challenging Netflix Amazon AMZN leverages its vast ecosystem to add value to Prime Video with benefits like super-fast delivery. Amazon's push into original and international content fueled a 10% year-over-year rise in subscription sales to $11.5 billion in the first quarter of 2025. Strengthened by its delivery network and streaming scale, Amazon is also expanding its ad business, securing $1.8 billion in commitments and targeting $3.5-$4 billion in revenues by a core part of Disney DIS, Disney+ benefits from its growing global reach and strong content portfolio, driving robust user growth. Bundling Disney+ with Hulu and Max keeps customers engaged while offering cost savings. Disney is focusing on stable, profitable growth rather than aggressive expansion. However, higher spending on new content will increase programming and production costs, which could put pressure on near-term earnings for the entertainment division. NFLX's Price Performance, Valuation & Estimates Shares of Netflix have gained 36.8% year to date compared with the Zacks Broadcast Radio and Television industry's return of 25.9%. NFLX's YTD Price Performance Image Source: Zacks Investment Research Netflix trades at a premium with a forward 12-month P/S ratio of 10.66 compared to the broader Zacks Broadcast Radio and Television industry's forward earnings multiple of 5.03. NFLX carries a Value Score of F. NFLX's Valuation Image Source: Zacks Investment Research The Zacks Consensus Estimate for NFLX's 2025 revenues is pegged at $45.03 billion, indicating 15.47% year-over-year growth. The consensus mark for earnings is pegged at $26.06 per share, up 2.8% over the past 30 days. This indicates a 31.42% increase from the previous year. Image Source: Zacks Investment Research NFLX stock currently carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here. Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Inc. (AMZN) : Free Stock Analysis Report Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) : Free Stock Analysis Report The Walt Disney Company (DIS) : Free Stock Analysis Report This article originally published on Zacks Investment Research ( Zacks Investment Research Melden Sie sich an, um Ihr Portfolio aufzurufen.

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15 The Life Of A Showgirl Easter Eggs And Fan Theories
15 The Life Of A Showgirl Easter Eggs And Fan Theories

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15 The Life Of A Showgirl Easter Eggs And Fan Theories

On Monday, Taylor Swift's official fan account, Taylor Nation, and her boyfriend Travis Kelce's podcast, New Heights, hinted at Taylor having a big announcement coming around a new project. Later that night, a countdown appeared on her website, which ultimately led to the announcement of her 12th studio album, The Life of a Showgirl. The release date is still TBA. While we have a name and a color scheme, the album's track list and cover have been kept under wraps, likely until Taylor's appearance on New Heights Wednesday evening. Nonetheless, Swifties like myself have been passing the time by searching far and wide for Easter eggs, clues, and anything else our beloved, glittery Jigsaw of a popstar left behind for us to piece together what might be instore for the Showgirl album. Well, my fellow Swifties, I present to you, the Tourted Poets Department, this here thesis, in which I have scoured the internet, my memory of the Eras tour, and Taylor's tour book for every bit of evidence we have thus far for what The Life of a Showgirl era may have in store for us. Here are 15 Easter eggs and fan theories regarding Taylor's new album, a few of which have already been confirmed by Taylor herself: During the final act of her record-breaking Eras Tour — The Midnights Era — an orange door descended on the massive screen at the very back of the stage. At the time, many of us speculated that the door hinted at Taylor's next project or era, and given that The Life of a Showgirl is, in fact, orange, it seems like we were right! Taylor also usually left the stage after her final "Karma" bows from beneath the stage, but on the very last night of tour, she exited through where the orange door had been on the screen, which many fans took as her "walking into" her next era. In Taylor and Travis's New Heights promo, there are four suspiciously album-shaped items labeled "T.S." on the bookcase behind them. There's an orange one, a silver one, a red one, and a blue one. Could this mean a multi-part album like TTPD and Midnights with The Anthology and the 2AM editions, respectively? The Death of a Showgirl, maybe? Or perhaps these are hinting at alternate covers for the album? As shared in a Spotify advertisement in Times Square last night, Taylor also dropped a playlist titled, "And, baby, that's show business for you ❤️‍🔥," seemingly teasing a lyric from the album... You can find the playlist here. But also? The playlist consists exclusively of songs from Red through Reputation that were produced and co-written by her previous collaborators, Max Martin and Shellback. The trio created hits like "Style" and "Shake It Off", and it looks like they'll be teaming up again for this album, hinting that it's likely to have a pop-y, 1989-esque sound. That being said, at the present moment it looks like Jack Antonoff and Aaron Desner aren't currently involved with the project, but never say never! Not to alarm the first song added to the playlist is 22, and it was added two weeks before all the others. Could we be getting a single on the 22nd of this month? Or maybe there are 22 songs? As the album's title suggests, it appears as though, like The Tortured Poets Department, Taylor worked on much of this record while on the Eras Tour. Some eagle-eyed fans pointed out that the sparkly orange background that's made an appearance in her New Heights teaser, her TS12 announcement countdown, the temporary album cover, and in several other pieces of The Life of a Showgirl promo has been seen before. Where, you might ask? In the Eras Tour book, in the "Behind the Scenes" chapter, which had led fans to believe that the album is perhaps a look at her life "behind the scenes" of the Eras Tour. Do you remember the theme of "I Can Do It With a Broken Heart" (her last music video release pre-Showgirls era) on the Eras tour? The performance was showgirl-themed, of course, as was its segment in The Eras Tour, which depicted Taylor as an exhausted, overworked showgirl who had to put on her "professional" face and get the job (aka the show) done. The choreography of the number was made up of routines from other numbers in the show, signifying Taylor having to put on a brave face and have a "The show must go on!" mentality despite how she may actually be feeling or what is going on in her personal life. Further, in the music video, her backup dancers can be seen performing feathers. While the TTPD era's set and aesthetic was largely white with gold, black, and silver accents, it seems this pop of color in the video may have been a hint at what was to a reminder that Taylor Swift allllllways has something up her sleeve. I've always wondered what these orange feathers were for, because the first image seems to be Kam's "We Are Never Getting Back Together" moment and the bottom image seems to be her "Midnight Rain" costume change, which are not only totally different eras, but use totally different props (or none at all). Other tweets Taylor recently allegedly liked hint at other Easter eggs of or aspirations for the Showgirl album's theme and aesthetic, like the Grammys stage and her "Bejeweled" music video: We were playing checkers (clowing over Rep TV for the 13 millionth time, which didn't even exist!!!!) while she was playing chess (hinting at a project we didn't even know existed). Kicking off this whole thing Monday morning, Taylor Nation posted this Instagram carousel of Taylor wearing orange outfits on tour, with the caption, "Thinking about when she said, 'See you next era...'❤️‍🔥" There were, of course, 12 photos in reference to this being Taylor's 12th album they were hinting at. Who else made an appearance in this photo dump, you might ask? None other than the "Espresso" singer and Eras Tour opener herself, Sabrina Carpenter, on the very last slide. So, we're finally getting a TayBrina collab on this album, right? Orange and white? TTPD and The Life of a Showgirl?? Put on your clown nose and roll with me here on the whole "Taylor feat. Sabrina" thing, okay? So, last week, Sabrina posted these photos on Instagram with the caption "Go put on some clothes!" Well, the night the photo of Taylor and Sabrina above was taken, Taylor invited Sabrina on stage to sing an "Espresso" and "Is It Over Now?" mashup by calling her live in front of the audience and saying, " Is there any chance you could get off the rollercoaster you're on and, like, put on some clothes and come down to the stadium real quick?" Is Easter egg, perhaps??? Here's a transcript of that portion of the phone call: TAYLOR: What are you doing? Why aren't you here with us? What are you doing right now?SABRINA: Obviously, I'm on, like, a rollercoaster, I'm somewhere where everyone is screaming so loud.T: Oh! I know, I'm somewhere where people are screaming really loud, too. I just- here's the thing, Sabrina. Is there any chance you could get off the rollercoaster you're on and, like, put on some clothes and come down to the stadium real quick?Now, could that post merely be a reference to the slut shaming and pushback Sabrina has received since her original Man's Best Friend album cover dropped? Surely! But could it also be teasing something they wrote or recorded together way back in October? I think it could! And who else chimed into that conversation on Instagram? None other than Taylor's longtime friend, supermodel Gigi Hadid. Back to Taylor Nation's announcement post for a sec. We've gotten a lot of "12" themed hints (things being posted at 12, the announcement at 12:12, etc.). Looking at Taylor's The Life of a Showgirl vinyl listing on her site, it's priced about the same as the original edition of Midnights ($29.99), which was a 1LP and featured just 13 tracks. It's also priced less than TTPD's pre-anthology vinyl ($34.99) which was a 2LP with 16 tracks. So, what if The Life of a Showgirl is 12 tracks total, each of which was hinted at in TN's post, vibe-wise? The fifth image of the photo set, for instance, is of Taylor performing "Champagne Problems." As we all know, Taylor's track 5's are usually her most raw and heart-wrenching on the perhaps this is hinting at Showgirl's track 5 being "Champagne Problems"-esque. And Sabrina is featured on the final album, which could hint to track 12 of the album being a collab between the pop star besties. If you really wanna put your clown hat on with me for a second, remember that intro she would play on tour while talking about Evermore and Folklore before she sang "Champagne Problems"? if that's the melody of Showgirl's track 5? Alright, last one, and it's a fun one. Given that orange is one of The Life of a Showgirl's main colors, fans were expecting its corresponding heart to be the orange emoji* (🧡), however, it seems as though the flaming red heart is actually the one Taylor chose (❤️‍🔥). A Taylor Swift Easter egg list is nothing without a reference to the good 'ole Lover house (I know, I know!), which Taylor famously burned down in the visuals on the Eras Tour. *If you're new here, allow me to explain. Each era (or album) has a designated color and a matching heart emoji. The list is as follows: 💚💛💜❤️🩵🖤🩷🩶🤎💙🤍, and now, ❤️‍🔥. Lover's muse was Taylor's then-boyfriend Joe Alwyn, whom she's written about from Reputation through The Tortured Poets Department. The couple broke up before her Eras Tour kicked off. Does the Showgirl heart emoji, in addition to the burning of the Lover house, signify her ending that chapter of her life creatively, or in her music? Or perhaps the burning red heart is a reference to the songs "Red" from her Red album and "Daylight" from Lover, which discuss colors in association to love. In "Red" Taylor sings about love being "burning red", but in "Daylight," she retracts the statement, singing, "I once believed love would be burning red, but it's golden, like daylight." Perhaps this means we're getting a new reflection on what "color" she thinks love is? Or that she felt she was actually right in the first place? Are there any The Life of a Showgirl Easter eggs we missed? Do you have a theory? Tell us in the comments below!

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