If You Turn Into An Antisocial Gremlin On Days Off, These 33 Products Will Help You Thrive In Your Solitude

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16-02-2025

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Cute of your loved ones to think they stand a chance against these self-heating foot masks and mini pumpkin waffle maker.
1. A set of delightfully ~~tingly~~ self-heating soothing foot masks made with Epsom salts, lavender, and peppermint perfect for anyone whose recent step count is "too many." Nothing like a lil' self-care on those aching feet to lift your spirits!
Check out a TikTok of the foot masks in action.
I'm a long-ish distance runner, and these were certainly an interesting experience for my feet! You slide them on and, after a few minutes, feel a tingling, mildly burning (in a good way) sensation. It doesn't quite numb your feet, but it relaxes them. I kept them on for 30 minutes and then toweled my feet off, and the tingling sensation slowly faded over the next 30 minutes. After that, my feet felt very refreshed and relaxed at a time of day when they're usually aching from all the miles I put in. The whole thing was a mess-free, easy process, and I will definitely keep them on hand for longer run days!
Promising review:"Very soothing. My husband and l used these on our European vacation, and they definitely felt good on our feet!" — KS2018
Get a set of three pairs from Amazon for $14.67.
2. A "Spooky Cutie" adult coloring book for anyone who likes their rest and relaxation with a healthy dose of 👻👻👻.
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Psst — you can pick up a cult-fave colored pencil set on Amazon for $9.99!
Promising review: "I LOOOOOVE this coloring book! So many cute pages and perfect for spooky season. If you love Halloween and coloring cute images, then this is the book for you. Has a variety of pages and all have the perfect thick lines we all love in coloring books! Add to your cart now!" — Sagrario
Get it from Amazon for $7.99.
3. Small Batch Bakes, 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.
Helpfully, this book measures in grams *and* tablespoons, so you can bake however you prefer.
Get it from Amazon for $16.19 or Bookshop (to support local bookstores) for $23.24.
4. A pair of cozy wireless over-the-ear headphones designed to look like AirPods Max, so you can still enjoy the comfort and chic style of their iconic headphones without shelling out hundreds of dollars. These feature premium cushion padding, a built-in mic with the ability to take calls, 10 hours of playtime per charge, and surprisingly decent noise blocking for the price.
iJoy is a small business that specializes in headphones and tech accessories.
Promising review: "They're comfortable, hold a charge really well, and actually work really well in terms of noise cancellation. My daughter can be sitting next to me talking and I can barely even hear her. I almost prefer these in terms of sound quality to my Gen 1 AirPods as well. Easy to charge, easy to pair, very lightweight, and fit is adjustable. I'm very impressed with these headphones!" — Samantha H.
Get it from Amazon for $21.99+ (available in five colors).
5. 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 $39.99 (available in three styles).
6. 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 $16.99 (available in seven sets).
7. A " Grievance Journal," or rather a "burn book for the discerning misanthrope" — a darkly funny, satisfying, and cathartic journal with 52 prompts so you can purge yourself of the ~~darkness~~ of your daily irritations and inconveniences without alarming all your friends and neighbors. (Well, any more than you already do 😈.)
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Promising review: "Bought this intending to gift it to a friend but ended up getting really into the prompts and decided to keep it for myself. WOW, what an awesome way to vent and articulate the negativity you're feeling by actually forcing yourself to form coherent thoughts around your emotions. Cheaper and more effective than therapy, buying several more for friends and fam." — Alex
Get it from Amazon for $27.99.
8. A rapid-heating mini pumpkin waffle maker that already has a lot of audacity for cooking up waffles this cute, let alone doing it in mere *minutes*. Bonus: this lil' nonstick gadget is so versatile that you can use all kinds of mixes in it, from protein pancakes to brownies to hashbrowns you want to make extra crispy!
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Promising review:"This thing is incredible. I just mix up a batch of waffle batter and keep it in the fridge and in the morning, I plug this in while pouring my coffee. It reaches temp in about a minute, and then I'll pour in the batter and about the waffle is done about another minute later." — Rick
Get it from Amazon for $11.99 (available in 22 styles).
9. A lightweight adjustable pillow phone stand to instantly turn any bed, couch, or chair into your own personal movie theater. Reviewers love this as an alternative to holding their phones up manually or trying to prop their phones on tables at an uncomfortable lounging angle.
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Promising review:"I watch/use my phone often when lying in bed. I'll watch a movie or do social media to try and relax. I put this guy on my belly and adjusted the phone arm. It works SO WELL!!! I don't have to get a cramp in my hand from holding my phone. The device is accessible, so I can push all the phone buttons. This has got to be one of the most used and useful items I have ever purchased! Hours of use. Durable. BUY THIS!" — Big Rudy
Get it from Amazon for $44.99+ (available in three colors and two styles, including one that fits a tablet).
10. And a stable, fully adjustable tablet floor stand reviewers LOVE for holding Kindles, iPads, and even phones upright, making it super easy to read, stream content, or even FaceTime with friends and family hands-free. This little gizmo is about to become your Emotional Support Reading Buddy.
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Promising review: "It works great! It is worth a lot more to me than I paid. It leans forward in many ways and you can turn your device to the direction you are sitting. It has a small footprint next to my chair and next to my couch. I read my Kindle Scribe, use my IPad Pro, and occasionally I will put my phone in it. It is just right and the build is solid. I thought it would be lighter and easy to tip over, but the base keeps it standing up wherever I want to use it. Excellent job!" — Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $69.99+ (available in two styles).
11. A Lego lotus flower building kit so you can build yourself a dainty little bouquet and then sit back and admire them as decor for however long you please, no flower food or pruning required.
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Promising review: "I bought this lotus flower set for myself and it only took me a little while to make it. Each stem with flower is bagged separately, making it easy to put together. You can make the stem as long or short as you want. The leaves on the two open flowers have bendable hinged leaves so you can make them look more realistic. They look cute in a vase, and I'm very pleased with the results." — Happy Amazoner
Get it from Amazon for $12.99+ (available in two styles).
12. 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 $10.62.
13. A gorgeous mirror glass tray you can use to serve yourself meals, snacks, and fancy drinks like your own personal butler. This one gets bonus points for also being a *lovely* focal point for your decor.
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Promising review: "It is a lovely tray and works great on the ottoman for serving or displaying trinkets. Definitely recommend." — Wayfair Customer
Get it from Wayfair for $48.99 (available in three styles).
14. And a"Cup Cozy Pillow" to keep everything steady on your bed when you are one silly little beverage away from accidentally turning your bed into a LaCroix swamp. This will not only keep all your "bed rot" accessories upright and on hand, but has expandable cup holes to fit mugs, water bottles, and snacks, with an insulating foam that keeps drinks hot or cold for longer periods.
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Cup Cozy Pillow is a small business that specializes in family-friendly snack and drink organizers.
Check out a TikTok of the Cup Cozy Deluxe Pillow in action.
Promising review:"This thing is great! I'm home on maternity leave with my new baby and spend most of my time on the couch under a sleeping baby. This product makes it easy for me to keep my drinks, remote, etc close by even with dogs running around. It's a little more expensive than I would have liked but it works and I love it so money well spent!" — Amber
Get it from Amazon for $34.99 (available in three styles and nine patterns).
15. 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!)
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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 $7.99 (available in 11 different patterns).
16. 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 decorative rainbow window film that says, "Yes, I want my privacy, but I also want to be extremely glamorous about it." Not only does this refract beautiful rainbows to turn your space into a calm, colorful oasis, but reviewers mention that it's handy for pet owners whose dogs love to bark at things outside.
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Promising review:"I actually did not know anything like this existed. I was watching TikTok and saw someone use it to allow the light to shine in without people being able to stare into their home. So I decided to give it a try, and am so glad I did. It is beautiful. I currently have it on a small window, and the difference it makes as opposed to aluminum foil is amazing. Plus, if you like a little light but not an over-abundant amount, this is the stuff to use. Very easy to put up, very happy with my purchase." — Eva Thomas
Get it from Amazon for $7.99+ (available in 12 sizes)
18. A lightweight, expandable bamboo bathtub caddy to turn your boring bathroom into a veritable spa. Pinot? Poured. Candle? Lit. Netflix? Queued. Now, all you have to do is calmly explain to their loved ones that you live in a tub now.
Bambusi is a small business that specializes in quality made home products.
Promising review:"Surprisingly sturdy and well made. Assembly and construction is excellent, and the accessories are quite clever. On balance, the tray is impressive and well worth its cost. A thoughtful gift, especially for anyone who likes to relax in the tub, but not without their accessories and a glass of wine." — Barry
Get it from Amazon for $32.99 (available in five colors).
19. And a bath overflow drain cover so you can finally get the luxurious, full-to-the-brim bath soak you deserve without listening to that disappointing wurgity-gurgle as the tub sucks down all that lovely hot water back down the drain.
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SlipX Solutions is a small business that specializes in safety-oriented shower and bath accessories.
Promising review:"I have a high-stress job, and I've started taking baths as a way to unwind. However, it never seemed like I could keep enough water in the tub to really enjoy it. This little thing makes a HUGE difference!! I get at least an extra 3 inches of water and it is great." — Hyacinthe Snyder
Get it from Amazon for $8.99 (available in nine colors).
20. A book tracker bookmark you'll especially love to help motivate you to keep up on your cozy winter reading by filling up the adorable lil' shelves.
British Book Art is a UK-based Etsy shop established in 2021 that specializes in tracker bookmarks and book art.
Promising review:"Absolutely love my bookmark! So, so cute! Already made a start coloring in the books and writing the names on the spines!" — Chloe
Get it from British Book Art on Etsy for $4.48.
21. 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.
22. And a cult-favorite ~secret~ popcorn salt anyone in the movie theater industry will tell you is a perfect copycat for that oh-so-savory buttery goodness you love to inhale before the previews begin. Not to be dramatic about popcorn on main, but this stuff is game changing.
Our family unearthed this because beloved To All The Boys I've Loved Before author Jenny Han mentioned that it was her secret to delicious popcorn, and it may have just wrecked me for other at-home popcorn for the rest of my life. It genuinely tastes just as salty and buttery and savory as fresh movie theater popcorn. I inhaled it so fast that every single one of my organs lit up in mild alarm.
Promising review:"I am a person who will make myself sick eating buckets of popcorn (I have no self control). This has by far been my favorite 'TikTok made me buy' item. My at-home popcorn is now my favorite thing to make and I don't need to go the theater for popcorn. Very much worth the purchase and this will last me such a long time." — S Martinez
Get it from Amazon for $9.75 (available in two other flavors).
23. And an investment-worthy handmade chunky knit throw blanket so sophisticated and cuddly that you'll be astounded by how much it elevates both the room *and* your need for a cat nap.
Wayfair
Promising review: "I ordered this in yellow and it was beautiful! The size is perfect. I am using it at the end of a bed and it makes the room look so fancy and comfy. Definitely chunky and well made. I need to order more in different colors. Great price. I couldn't have made it myself for less." — Zachary
Get it from Wayfair for $76.99 (originally $114.99; available in nine colors).
24. A guided visual "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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Mindset is a small business that specializes in calming personal care and decor products.
Promising review:"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 don'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 $21.95 (available in three styles).
25. A tiny milk frother that makes rich, creamy froths in seconds, because why stop at regular tea and coffee when you can have velvety-soft milk tea and lattes?
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Promising review:"So I'll admit I got this on a whim after seeing a TikTok video, however I'm in love with this thing! It's so much fun to use and you make your at home drinks feel so much more special. It's easy to use and froths pretty quickly if you're on the fence I'd say what are you waiting for buy it already!" — Denise
Get it from Amazon for $19.99 (available in 38 styles).
26. An affordable cult-favorite luxury-scented candle with a scent reminiscent of Le Labo's Santal 33, and a throw so satisfying that reviewers can't stop gushing about it. If you're in the market for a signature scent for your space, look no further than this jasmine, oud, and sandalwood blend.
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Lulu Candles is a US-based small business that specializes in scented candles and perfumes.
Promising review: "This is such a great candle that fills the room quickly with a really nice strong smell that is soothing and relaxing. I was looking for a less expensive Le Labo Santal 33 scent candle, and this one is very, very close! It's a bit stronger, but I love it! The shipment arrived fast, and I just love how fast it fills up the room without being lit for so long!" — Cristina Bertolotto
Get it from Amazon for $19.95+ (available in six sizes, in gift box options, in packs of two, and in a variety of scents).
27. And a dreamy dimmable candle-warmer lamp so you can waft your favorite candles throughout your space in the most aesthetically pleasing (and safe!) way possible.
Promising review:"I bought this on a whim, and I'm hooked. I love the timer and dimmer features. So far, the lamp works great. It doesn't put out a lot of heat and I love that you can adjust the light. This is now going to be my go-to gift." — Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $29.73 (available in nine styles).
28. 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 $19.99.
29. A 3D puzzle planter, so after you have the thrill of putting all the pieces together, you also have a teensy home a new plant friend to move in!
Promising review:"This 3D puzzle planter is the cutest thing. It's easy to put together and and it looks great with a little succulent in it." — slj
Get it from Amazon for $20.99 (available in nine patterns).
30. And "The Secret Soup," yet another addition to the cult-favorite Magic Puzzle series so beloved on TikTok. Like the others before it, this whimsically illustrated, colorful addition isn't just a puzzle but a 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!
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Check out a TikTok of the magic puzzle in action.
Promising review:"So much fun! I love this brand. It's like people who are obsessed with doing puzzles decided to start making puzzles. The quality, attention to detail, and the tiny things, like even a puzzle-shaped sticker included in the box, made this my favorite brand to do. I would highly recommend this for any puzzle lover." — Jenny Lea
Get it from Amazon for $22.99, and check out the rest of the Magic Puzzle lineup for more options!.
31. A gorgeous gooseneck electric tea kettle with all of the aesthetic of the Fellow version, minus the $195 price tag. This features a rapid boiling mechanism, auto-shutoff, and a gooseneck design that allows you to control the flow of water more precisely, so you and any guest who comes into your home will have the *ultimate* brews.
Psst — if you're interested in extra features, like the ability to choose the exact temperature of the boil and hold the temperature for over an hour, check out the Fellow version!
Promising review: "Absolutely love this electric kettle! The color is so beautiful and adds a lovely touch to my kitchen. It has a sleek and modern design that really stands out. Plus it heats up water incredibly fast, which is perfect for making coffee in the mornings. Highly recommend it to anyone looking for a stylish and efficient kettle!" — LauraC
Get it from Amazon for $38.99+ (available in two styles).
32. A TikTok-famous 3-in-1 convertible "reading chair" that reviewers love putting in their home office and living room spaces because it truly fulfills *so* many essential cozy needs at once. Not only does this include USB ports for your phone or Kindle, a cup holder, and a side pocket for books, but it can be pulled out easily into a sleeper chair or a full flat sleeper in an instant. Bonus? There's ~secret storage~ at the bottom for extra sheets and pillows.
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Check out a TikTok of the reading chair in action.
Promising review:"Amazing reading chair/lounger. If you're one of those people who needs to change positions often while reading, this chair is the bomb. I leave a charging cord in the arm for my phone and headphones, slide out the foot, and grab whatever book I chucked under there. I can lay down, recline, sit straight, etc. with ease. The foot stool part, being collapsible and held up with thin bars, did kind of sink a little after awhile but nothing that makes the chair feel broken or look lopsided. It's a solid little guy and I plan on picking another one up eventually for another room I like to read in." — Calvin Andrews
Get it from Amazon for $239.99+ (available in six colors).
33. A northern lights projector for anyone whose heart is in the magic of the cosmos, but whose butt would much rather be snuggled on a couch than freezing by a glacier. Bonus: This also plays soothing noises and doubles as a Bluetooth speaker!
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Promising review:"I love this light! The stars are beautiful, the colors are beautiful. I like that it shuts off in four hours. I use it in my house so I don't have to turn the lights on all the time. I like it so much, I just ordered three more to give to my grandchildren. It also has sounds like the sound of rain, or ocean waves. And you can even play your regular music on it. Don't be afraid to try it! It's like having the northern lights anytime you want." — Amy J Nelson
Get it from Amazon for $29.99 (available in four colors).
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