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26-03-2025
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37 Absurdly Happy, Bright, And/Or Joyful Products To Help You Truly Banish Winter For Good
We hope you love our recommendations! Some may have been sent as samples, but all were independently selected by our editors. Just FYI, BuzzFeed and its publishing partners may collect a share of sales and/or other compensation from the links on this page. Shopping · The season of flowy dresses, pastel colors, and just cheerful lil' knick-knacks has finally arrived. 🌸🌷🌺🌼 1. The Reverse Coloring Book to banish the winter blues and bring a quirky little twist to my homebodies who want a relaxing activity as they lounge on the couch with the windows cracked open. Instead of coloring within the lines, you actually add the lines — the perfect activity for those who prefer sketching over fiddling with a bunch of different colored pencils. Whimsical? Absolutely. Amazon, Each book includes 50 pages of watercolor art for you to add lines, along with suggestions for what to add if you want a jumping-off point. B onus: the pages are perforated, so you can easily tear them out and frame them! Psst — if you've already tried this copy, there are newer Reverse Coloring Books from the same creator to try! Promising review:"Changed my life. So I get anxious doing the adult coloring books. This was so much fun and made me really think outside of the box. I'm not the best at drawing, but I felt like I was when I was a kid doodling in my textbooks in school." — Carley C. Get it from Amazon for $13.49. (Psst — check out these cult-fave black fine point pens for $8.99 on Amazon for a good doodling option!) 2. A delightfully vibrant pair of ~dreamlux~ leggings reviewers can't help but compare to Lululemon's Align leggings thanks to that buttery soft material — but, like, a lotttt cheaper. They're legit perfect for running errands, lounging around, or even hitting that squat goal at the gym — because, yeah, they're just that comfy. Amazon Promising review:"These are amazing quality!! I do love my pair of Lululemon leggings, but I notice that they stretch out and slide down throughout the day. These do not! They are so soft I almost feel like I am wearing nothing, but still feel very 'athletic' like they're holding everything in. When I opened the package they looked like they were going to be too short at first, but they're not, they are quite stretchy and comfortable. Highly recommend!!" — Kate Get it from Amazon fo r $34 (available in women's sizes XXS–XXL, two inseams, and 16 styles). 3. A rainbow prism suncatcher for a bit of ~spring~ magic — it projects 🌈 lil' rainbows 🌈 all over your room and brings a touch of sorcery to your home. Just hang these crystals near a window and watch your space brighten up. Promising review:"They actually were bigger than I anticipated which was actually pretty awesome. I hung them in the window of my office and it's beautiful when they catch light. Definitely worth the money when it puts a smile on your face." — Emmy Ann Get a set of three from Amazon for $9.98. 4. A shaker of edible cocktail glitter you can just pour into any drink to bring some ✨bling✨ into your plain cocktail. Why leave the house to have a fancy night? Just tip this into your cup and add some pizzazz to your night relaxing at home. Bakel is a small business established in 2016 that specializes in edible glitters for food and drink. Promising review:"This glitter is so much fun. I ordered the purple one and put a pretty good amount of it in a bottle of tequila. You can use a little, and it will still look sparkly and pretty. If you want more intense color, add a little more. Definitely will order more colors!" — Gigibg Get it from Amazon for $8.95+ (available in 17 colors). 5. A set of pastel glitter highlighters for the Type-A people out there who love to aesthetically color code their notes, minutes, journals, or books — but wanna do it with a bit of ✨sparkle. ✨After all, nothing screams spring like pastels. Promising review:"These are amazing!!! Beautiful colors and the sparkle/shimmer is more than I imagined it would be. Mr Pen did it again! If you don't have these pens, you need to get them!! Great addition to my journaling supplies!" — FBJH12 Get a set of eight from Amazon for $6.99. 6. Plus, a set of eye-popping fine point pens so your school notes and journal entries look super colorful and organized in literally the prettiest way possible. And don't worry, it doesn't bleed through paper, so it won't accidentally cover up that biology definition that is definitely on your next exam. Promising review:"I recently got a set of colored pins with felt tips, and they're honestly great for organizing notes and adding a pop of color to my board. The felt tips make writing smooth, and the colors are vibrant without being too overwhelming. They don't bleed through paper, which is a big plus. The pins hold well on corkboards and don't bend easily. My only complaint is that the ink runs out a little faster than expected. But overall, they're super useful for studying, planning, or just making things look more organized. I'd definitely buy them again for my workspace!" — Brianna Alexande r Get a set of 18 from Amazon for $8.99. 7. A set of Globbles, perfect for the kiddos who need to burn off that extra energy during spring break. They'll have so much fun hurling and splattering these blobs across your walls and embracing the chaos — but fear not, these don't leave behind any sticky residue! Check out a TikTok of the Globbles in action. Promising review:"So much fun. These were a last-minute Santa gift add-on, and our kids love them! They stick to everything, and they can easily be washed with some water to become more sticky.'" — NCC Get a set of six from Amazon for $10.69. 8. An easy breezy polka-dot wrap dress to welcome the start of spring, as well as the start of flowy dress season. As those temps start to soar higher and higher, and you realize just how free you feel skipping around in this, you'll find yourself coming back for one in every color! 🌸🌷🌺🌼 Promising review:"I absolutely love this dress. I felt beautiful in it and it was super pretty. It's really comfortable, and not see-through. I was really surprised to like this dress so much, because I struggle buying clothes online. But this dress did not disappoint. Definitely highly suggest!" — Salina Get it from Amazon for $37.74 (available in women's sizes S–XL and 16 colors). 9. And a Janie and Jack ruffle dress because your little princess also deserves to embrace the Easter vibes this spring. 🌼🌷🐣 It's super cute, incredibly well-made, and it'll make your mini-me feel like they're starring in their very own fairytale. 🧚🏰👑 I adoreeee Janie and Jack. I have so many outfits from them because, frankly, every piece is so cute, unique, incredibly well-made, and lasts. I literally get an outfit from them for every single special occasion in my daughter's life. They're so long lasting that I was able to preserve every outfit for my younger nieces, and I myself was able to accept hand-me-downs from friends and family. It might be a bit of a splurge, but trust me, they're worth it. Get it from Janie and Jack for $99 (available in children sizes 6M to 16). 10. A plug-in color-shifting mushroom light to bring that cottagecore aesthetic to your room. It'll finally give the cozy vibe you've been aspiring to, just in time for spring. You'll feel like you're taking a nap in the Shire. Check out a TikTok of the mushroom night-light in action. Promising review: "I LOVE this night-light. It's in my bathroom and is a lovely addition. It turns off the second the lights go on which is nice that I don't have to worry about accidentally leaving it on. Super cute and the little itty-bitty lighting element does a good job lighting, just enough so I don't have to turn the main lights on in the middle of the night." — 1Thand Get it from Amazon for $5.99. 11. A flower-shaped pill organizer that is the very definition of 🌺 practical meets cutesy. 🌺 The days are even detachable, so you can take a lil' heart-shaped capsule with you on your day trip. Promising review: "Travel with ease!! Before this product, I would take all my supplement bottles with me in my purse which took up an unnecessary amount of room. Now with this product I can travel easily with all my daily supplements. Takes up minimal space in my purse and actually encourages me to take my daily supplement s. Not to mention I love the color and style. Can fit up to nine of my largest capsules." — Kaci Allen Get it from Amazon for $7.99 (available in five styles). 12. A lovely Secret Garden - inspired book vase for anyone who wants to feel like a romance book heroine and display their bouquet elegantly — because pretty decor is a 🎶tale as old as time. 🎶 Amazon Promising review: "I love this book vase. I added some silk flowers and it looks great. The size is just right on my dresser." — Rachel Get it from Amazon for $12.99 (available in 13 styles). 13. A color-coded Cuisinart knife set because wiping down your blade every time you switch tasks to avoid cross-contamination is a hassle too strenuous for your dinner routine. Now you'll have a dedicated blade for each task — The Bear will be asking you to join their cooking staff since you're now basically a professional. Plus, the spring vibes? Immaculate. 🌈 It includes a chef's knife, paring knife, bread knife, slicing knife, utility knife, and santoku knife. Psst — the knives don't come with this a holder, but you can snag an easy-to-install magnetic bar for knives on Amazon if you want to display them like this reviewer did! Promising review:"This is my best buy of the month, and best knife buy of the year. Yeah, I've had sharper, better-quality knives in the past, but for hundreds of dollars more. For basic kitchen use, this is the set to buy. I like that they're colorful, because I've already been able to familiarize myself with which knife is which color and what I need to use them for. I haven't had to sharpen them yet and I've been using them pretty steadily for about a month. The blade cases they come with are extremely handy. I like that I don't have to use a knife block. These fit nicely in my drawer. At this price, they are worth every penny. I wouldn't have a problem spending $40–$50 for these knives." — GWP Get a set of six knives with covers from Amazon for $20.36. 14. A cloud-shaped magnetic key holder so you'll never lose your keys again — now they'll be held up in the single most adorable way possible. 🎶 It's rainin' keysss. 🎶 Promising review:"So, yes, TikTok made me buy this, but so far I really like it. It's obviously very adorable and offers a charming spot to keep my keys that works with my entryway. I'm really surprised by how strong the hold is for such a small object — I carry my car fob and a few keys and so far it's holding strong. I hung it with command strips to avoid any potential damage to the wall and I will say make sure it's level as the hold is not so good on an angle (but that was from the original in-hand testing). Definitely recommend and for the price, I'm very tempted to get one for my at-work office." — D. Carter Get it from Amazon for $7.48. 15. Tony Moly Watermelon Dew All Over Sugar Polish to exfoliate and smoothen out any dry skin, especially after shaving (ingrown hairs are the WORST), while also leaving you smelling like sugary, fruity goodness. 🍉 Amazon This scrumptious scrub is made with watermelon extract for deep hydration, natural sugar to exfoliate the skin, and mango seed to deeply moisturize! Promising review:"The best scrub I've ever used. Very thick scrub, easy to control where it goes because it's so thick. I haven't had any ingrown hairs since I've started using this, and my skin has been so much softer." — Madison Get it from Amazon for $15.20. 16. A sardine tin cosmetic bag because regular ol' makeup bags are too boring, so why not spruce it up with something as salty as your personality can sometimes get? Amazon Promising review: "Spacious. I love this little pouch, it's so cute and even bigger than I thought it'd be." — Sarah R. Get it from Amazon for $13.99+ (available in 10 colors). 17. An affordable lip stain set oh-so-effective, that even absolute newbies who've only just started experimenting with bold shades will adore! It's even versatile, so you can swipe it across your cheeks for a rosy blush, or put it on your eyelids to use as a pop of eyeshadow. Promising review: "The is by far the best lip stain I ever used. It's super long-lasting and it doesn't come off when eating and drinking." — Barbara Get a set of six from Amazon for $7.99 (available in five sets). 18. A bottle of thermal color-changing nail polish because we've all had that debate while trying to choose between two colors — now you can switch between both blue and purple just by running your hand under warm or cold water. Cirque Colors is a small Brooklyn-based business specializing in handmade nail polish and nail accessories. Promising review:"Love the colors. I have so much fun watching the colors change. Lots of compliments on the colors. Didn't chip easily. I ordered more colors." — Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $16.50. 19. A mini inflatable tube guy you can place on your desk to add a bit of quirkiness to your boring ol' work routine. Promising review:"So much fun!! He just makes me happy. I purchased five and have given them to office staff as encouragement, and used one on a birthday table. It was a little noisy, and the vibration caused it to move around more than I'd like so I set it on a nonskid drawer liner. I recommend purchasing a separate AC adapter. He's much more … energized." — Android Get it from Amazon for $11.66. 20. An iconic, breathable sleeveless wide-leg jumpsuit that'll make you feel like running around a tropical Greek island singing "🎶💸Money, money, money.💸🎶". Oh honey, honey, you'll love this 'fit. 🌊🌴 Promising review:"I'm really happy with this jumpsuit. The knit fabric is soft and feels good. The design is cute and there are pockets. I love how it flows when I walk. The only thing I would love is if it were much longer. Other than the length, it's a roomy jumpsuit that I think looks great. I' ll be wearing this this spring and summer. I really like it. Highly recommend." — Elizabeth Petruskie Get it from Amazon for $29.99 (available in women's sizes S–XL and 21 colors). 21. Sol de Janeiro's Brazilian Bum Bum Cream, so you can smell like a walking, talking tropical vacation with notes of pistachio, salted caramel, and vanilla. This lil' jar of paradise has a caffeine-rich guarana extract formula, which helps tighten and smooth your skin — all while leaving you scented like sunshine all day long. 🌴☀️🍹 Amazon Promising review:"Like so many, I was brainwashed by TikTok into buying this rather expensive I bought one for my mom and one for my sister and five more for myself as they became harder to find. My favorite thing about it is the smell. Lightly tropical/coconutty but nothing overwhelming. Every time I wear it people say, 'What are you WEARING?' like I have some amazing perfume on. Besides that, it really is a great moisturizer. I'm not usually a sucker for marketing but this was so worth it." — Kristen Get them all from Amazon: the original tightening Bum Bum Cream for $22, the collagen-boosting Elastic-Cream for $22, and the brightening and smoothing Bom Dia Cream for $22. 22. Plus, Sol de Janeiro's Hair And Body Fragrance Mist, because you'll want to carry that tropical fragrance everywhere you go — without the need to overspend on an expensive bottle of perfume from your local Macy's. Promising review: "The hype off TikTok is real about this scent. It's very warm and vanilla smelling. Almost like a beachy vibe. I hate how no one would give me any kind of explanation on how it smelled, but glad I jumped on the band wagon with this one." — Karli Bullins Get it from Amazon for $24 (available in five other scents). 23. A collapsible Magic Mushroom funnel you can use to feel like an elf in a fantasy novel concocting a potion while you funnel your coffee, wine, or baking ingredients. Amazon Check out a TikTok of the magic mushroom funnel in action. Promising review: "I am obsessed with this funnel!!! I juice a lot of citrus and juices for cocktails, and this little guy is the perfect size for bottling. It's beyond cute and really great quality. I'm always hesitant about buying silicone items, as I don't want them to be too thin. This is perfect! Sturdy and cute! Can't get better than that! The perfect addition to any cottagecore kitchen!" — Abbey Klem Get it from Amazon for $9.95. 24. A bag of freeze-dried sour Skittles because normal sour Skittles are great, but the same taste with a lighter, crunchier texture is a snack unlike any other. After all, spring is the season of new beginnings, so why not begin with a new treat? Space Age Snacks is a small business that specializes in small batch freeze-dried candy. Promising review: "Honestly, I didn't know what to expect going in, but I was pleasantly surprised. Skittles normally taste alrighy, but having them freeze dried really made the flavors POP, and genuinely I feel like they had more flavor than normal Skittles. (Then again, that might just be my head playing it up knowing it's a first, who knows, who cares.) Very delicious." — John Blake Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (and check out the rest of their freeze-dried candy for more options). 25. A reviewer-beloved and breathable duvet cover set with dozens of different colors to choose from so you can have a cozy, relaxing sleep every night while also being the perfect addition to your aesthetic bedroom. Promising review:"This duvet cover is great! I have now purchased it in two colors. Great value for the price — it is incredibly soft, easy to clean, wrinkle free, and great quality. It's breathable and not too warm — it actually feels on the cooler side which is wonderful because you can get warm but never too hot. I ordered a few duvet covers thinking this would be my least favorite as it was the cheapest, but instead I sent back the others to keep this one and bought a new color once the seasons switched over. Would definitely recommend!" — Leah "I follow this TikTok influencer who is famous for her satisfying home/organization aesthetic. She has this duvet cover on her Amazon storefront and knew I had to have it! This is a great duvet. I love the button closure compared to a zippe r. Soft texture. Would highly recommend this duvet!" — Morgan Ashley Get it from Amazon for $26.99+ (available in sizes Twin, Full, Queen, King, and California King, plus 40 colors). 26. A trendy, comfortable tie-waisted T-shirt dress because you don't have enough warm weather options for the incoming season, and this dress is cute enough to be worn on any casual occasion you've got coming up. Promising review:"This dress is so comfy. I'm a teacher, so I'm constantly on the move all day. This was the perfect length and the pockets are great…so big! I can't wait to get another color of this dress!" — Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $34.99 (available in women's sizes S–XL and 25 styles). 27. A set of " Sneaker Peekers," lil' bunnies you can burrow into your shoes to banish those pesky, clingy ~odors~ that completely ruin your favorite pair. You can also toss these into your closets, lockers, and gym bags to give them a bit of a spring refresh. Amazon Promising review: "Great lil' buy. I work 12-hour shifts and my work shoes can get stinky, but this works great. My shoes smell great. And they look super cute." — Juno2057 Get a set of two from Amazon for $16.90. 28. A bright, cheerful "Book Club" reading journal perfect for tracking all of your adventures and the characters you've met along the way. You can review up to 80 of your fave (or absolutely despised) books, load up on the details, and even complete reading challenges. The next time you're wracking your brain tryna figure out the name of that one book you read with a dragon, all you need to do is thumb through this journal! Plus, it even has bonus pages like TBR lists or reading goals! Amazon Lamare is a Florida-based small business that specializes in planners and journals. Promising review:"I love love LOVE this book journal! I've been looking for one since like last year and this one caught my eye in the beginning of 2023. I finally decided to bite the bullet and buy it and I am so glad I did! I would buy this book journal a million times over, I love it!" — Maddie Get it from Amazon for $19.95. 29. An adorable nonslip waterproof shelf liner because you're tired of having to scrub out those creamer spills and mystery stains from your fridge every other week — you can now simply lay down these adorable liners. As our friend Elle Woods likes to say, "What? Like it's hard?" Amazon Promising review: "Very good quality liner. I love the daisy print and it is a good thickness. Super easy to cut (I used a box cutter). Definitely recommend!" — Karen Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in 10 sizes and 19 patterns). 30. A decorative ceramic lips holder so your stray pieces of jewelry and makeup have a home (instead of the bottom of your vanity drawer that somehow holds every random item in your life). Plus, it'll add a pop of color to your decor in such a quirky way. Promising review: "I love this as I'm getting into my super pink era. 💅🏼 It's a nice weight and not easily breakable. It holds a lot of knickknacks too, from lipsticks to trinkets. I also think it's really cute. Going to get a number of these to put around my home." — Agusta Get it from Amazon for $14.96+ (available in four colors). 31. A set of rainbow wineglasses to ~spring~ some merriment to your sit-back-and-sip-rosé nights. They're so cute; they're basically a piece of decor when you're not actually using them. Your book club members are gonna start hounding you for the link to these. Amazon Check out a TikTok of the rainbow wine glasses in action. The Wine Savant is a New York-based small business established in 2017 that specializes in unique, quality drinkware and accessories. Promising review: "Love these! Wasn't ready to splurge on Estelle stemmed glasses so I got these instead. I've run them through the dishwasher once so far and they held up fine. Glass is thin near the top which I love in a wineglass. I would recommend!" — Tricia Get a set of six from Amazon for $54.95. 32. A set of Starface hydrocolloid pimple patches so you can take care of those pesky little pimples, but like, ⭐fashionably⭐. It comes in a *CUTE* carrying case with a mirror inside, as well as 32 stickers that can be refilled, so you always have something on hand! Amazon Starface World is a small business that specializes in cruelty-free skincare products. Promising review: "I wouldn't recommend anything else but these. My pimples always go down without scarring when I wear stars. There's a cute little mirror in it and there are so many stars that it will last you a long time." — Jess Get a set of 32 from Amazon for $12.97 (available in blue, and check out all the other fun Starface colors you can buy on their Amazon storefront!). 33. An incredibly interesting, if not adorably eye-raising, flexible flower vase with bendy arms that you can hang on whatever random fixture you choose. If you've ever wanted a certifiable conversation starter or flowers hanging from your bookshelf in the quirkiest way possible, this odd little vase is for you. Promising review: "An affable, squishy, bendy, happy little vase! The consensus on my social media page is that everyone should have one of these. I finally got a chance to try it out with some daffodils, and really, it's hard not to smile when you see them." — Susy Lundy Get it from Amazon for $19.99 (available in three colors). 34. A set of pop-up cat and mouse hooks so you can hang up your keys, scarves, or tote bags at the door — but in, like, the most paws-itively adorable way possible. You can easily install these with the stick on adhesive! Check them out on a TikTok of the cat and mouse hooks in action. Promising reviews: "These are so cute!! I get so happy seeing them hanging by the door waiting to pop back down for when I leave for work. Take the car keys and it's gone. Come back from work, hang them on its tail and they stare at you with this unamused glare. I couldn't be more pleased with this purchase! They're so easy to install, just take the adhesive backing, stick it to the back of one, and stick to the wall. Then enjoy your new friend!" — Amazon Customer Get a four-piece set from Amazon for $14.99 (also available in a six-pack that includes a monkey and baby chick). 35. A bunch of teensy macaron boxes you can use to hold your most precious small belongings — your rings and necklaces have never looked so deliciously cute. ✨Oh là là! ✨ Amazon Promising review:"Just received these cute little boxes and am in love with them. Very thick and sturdy plastic but easy enough to open. These will work perfectly for filling solid perfumes and giving out as stocking stuffer gifts as I don't have to worry about it being a snug fit/lid falling off. I imagine these would also be great for pretend food for kids' playsets or for a kid's trinket box. Overall I love them, love their feel, love the colors and am very happy." — Mary Get a set of six from Amazon for $6.99. 36. A succulent toothpick/cotton swab holder because who says you need to sacrifice aesthetics for pure practicality? Is it a holder or a piece of decor? No one knows. Amazon Promising review:"Did I absolutely need this? No. Does it make me ridiculously happy? Yes! It's so cute. You can remove a layer or two of the 'leaves' to make more room. I have two-thirds on right now to hold cotton swabs. Brings a smile to my face every time I stand at my sink." — amester26 Get it from Amazon for $7.99. 37. A lively floral shower curtain to add a splatter of color to that plain ol' bathroom you're not allowed to paint. No need to try to find a dozen pieces of decor to brighten the space, this will add the pop you've been looking for. Promising review: "This shower curtain is well made and design is beautiful! It makes me extremely happy every time I see it and instantly brightens my day!" — EB Get it from Amazon for $20.98+ (available in 14 colors and seven sizes). Reviews have been edited for length and/or clarity.
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25-02-2025
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32 Fun Things To Buy If You're Feeling Creative
We hope you love our recommendations! Some may have been sent as samples, but all were independently selected by our editors. Just FYI, BuzzFeed and its publishing partners may collect a share of sales and/or other compensation from the links on this page. Shopping · Just think about how many fun trinkets you can make with the air-dry clay that's all over TikTok right now. 1. The Reverse Coloring Book, a fun way to stretch your mind because instead of coloring in the lines like a traditional coloring book, you add the lines to decide the vibe of the piece. Reviewers love how relaxing this is and say it's quite satisfying to see the end result! Amazon, Each book includes 50 pages of watercolor art for you to add lines, along with suggestions for what to add if you want a jumping off point. B onus: the pages are perforated so you can easily tear them out and frame them! Promising review:"Changed my life. So I get anxious doing the adult coloring books. This was so much fun and made me really think outside of the box. I'm not the best at drawing but I felt like I was when I was a kid doodling in my textbooks in school." — Carley C. Get it from Amazon for $13.49. (Psst — check out these cult-fave black fine point pens for $8.99 on Amazon for a good doodling option!) 2. A copy of The Book of Myself: A Do-It-Yourself Autobiography in 201 Questions if you've been thinking, "I should write a book," but have no clue where to start. This gives you fun prompts to write and reflect and it's a great activity for a screen-free night. 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. Prompts include things like what you would have switched careers to midway through if given the chance, or a present you got from your parents that sticks in your memory, or who you think the funniest person in your family is. This also makes for a lovely gift for family members, so you can all preserve each other's memories! Get it from Amazon for $16.50 or from Bookshop (to support local bookstores) for $18.60 (originally $20). 3. A set of Shrinky Dinks sheets since seeing your little drawings do their lil' shrinky dance in the oven is just soooo satisfying. You can turn them into jewelry, magnets, and keychains — the possibilities are endless! If you are unfamiliar with this, Shrinky Dink paper lets you color designs on it that you can then cut out and bake to shrink them down. 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 $13.49. 4. A "Book Club" reading journal so you can fully reflect, review, and rave about every book that you knocked off your "to be read" list. This has enough room for 80 entries and even includes pages like a reading tracker and a reading list! Amazon Lamare is a Florida-based small business that specializes in planners and journals. Promising review:"I love love LOVE this book journal! I've been looking for one since like last year and this one caught my eye in the beginning of 2023. I finally decided to bite the bullet and buy it and I am so glad I did! I would buy this book journal a million times over, I love it!" — Maddie Get it from Amazon for $19.95 (available in two styles). 5. A gorgeous pastel paint-by-number that'll make it feel like you're a modern-day Van Gogh without having to actually know how to paint that well. Once you finish your piece, you'll immediately want to order another! Amazon, 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). 6. "The Secret Soup" — just another version of the viral Magic Puzzle series that has gone viral on TikTok for its stunning illustrations and the fun, magical twist that reveals itself once the puzzle is complete. There are over 50 Easter eggs in it, and each miniature scene will make you feel like you're going on many adventures as you solve this unique puzzle. Check out a TikTok of the magic puzzle in action. Promising review:"This puzzle was delightful from start to finish. The oddly shaped pieces, the story being told within it, the surprise ending puzzle, the checklist hunt, the mobility of the sections, and the characters and design all gave it — and me! — such life. Regular puzzles tend to bore or frustrate me but each time I worked on this I was full of joy." — Brittany Get it from Amazon for $22.99, and check out the rest of the Magic Puzzle lineup for more options!. 7. A copy of Burn After Writing, which includes some imaginative and thoughtful writing prompts for a fun way to relieve stress and reflect on your past, present, and future. 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 is always the goal. I definitely recommend it to those susceptible to change and the willingness to try things different." — Brent Helm Get it from Amazon for $7.32. 8. A set of eye-popping fine-point pens that come in so many colors you'll be inspired to draw violet-colored tigers, orange and magenta forests, and all the other colorful creations your doodling heart desires. Plus, these are great for journals or planners since they won't bleed through the paper! Promising review:"I love how this pen feels to hold and it writes beautifully! I am very picky about how the ink looks from the pens I use and I don't remember having one that writes so smoothly and beautifully! I will buy these whenever I need more. I actually just purchased another package of all black!" — Kate Get a set of 18 from Amazon for $7.99. 9. A beginner-friendly diamond painting coaster set sure to make your guests go "ooh" and "ahh" because of how beautifully they shimmer. Cheers to fun coasters and no watermarks on your mom's wood table! This is kind of like paint by numbers, but instead of paint, you have these beautiful tiny crystals that you stick on to the corresponding sections! 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 $11.99 (available in five styles). 10. And a family-friendly punch needle coaster set to give the kids *and* adults something fun to do other than watch yet another episode of Bluey. You can use them as coasters orrrr attach magnets to use them as cute fridge decor! Amazon, This set comes with six patterns, 11 colored yarns, adhesive felt backings, an embroidery hoop, and a punch needle. Promising review:"This was my first time doing punch needling and this kit is perfect for beginner's. It came with plenty of yarn as well. 100 percent would recommend buying this. Was fun to do and entertaining and relaxing." — Sara smith Get it from Amazon for $22.99 (available in three themed sets). 11. A delightfully wacky spin and paint art set if you don't wanna do a full-on tie-dye project but still want to create some groovy-looking wall art for your home. The splash guard makes for an easy cleanup, and you'll be singing 🎶 you spin me right round, baby, right round 🎶 in no time. This set includes the Spin Art Machine, a splatter guard, five bottles of paints, four white crayons, and 20 pieces of paper. Promising review: "I'm an adult artist. I got this on a lark to have some fun with it. I think a child would have a lot of fun with it. I've discovered you can use any tempera or acrylic paint (just put some in small squeeze bottles). I'm actually having fun experimenting it." — Lynn Get it from Amazon for $19.97+ (available in two versions). 12. A set of cat-themed tarot cards that comes with a guidebook, making it a perfect beginner-fuurriendly way to dip your toe into tarot. I'm getting a sense that these need to be added to your cart immediately! Promising review:"I'm new to tarot, so I grabbed some cute looking cards that promised a guidebook. I love the artwork that the artist has done and I like their take on some of the cards. Helps the meaning stick a bit more (at least in my semi cat obsessed mind). All the cards have a lot of detail to them. I've shown three major arcana and four minor arcana cards that have come up in my readings and the cards made it easy to 'get it' when I read the meanings and have studied the card meanings outside of this guide book. Would definitely recommend for the artwork alone and as a good starter deck for anyone interested in learning tarot." — Averey Get it from Amazon for $17.45. 13. A beginner's guide to calligraphy to give you a ~helping hand~ on your hand lettering skills. You'll love this so much that you'll want to label every single item in your house and write handwritten letters to all your friends! 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 $20.58. 14. A wine coloring book that combines your love of cabernet and coloring for a perfect Friday night in. This has 32 pages of funny wine-related sayings and illustrations, so now you have 32 excuses for why you can't go out. Amazon Bonus: it comes with colored pencils included! Promising review:"Very cute, sayings were accurate and funny. Pictures provided a lot of variety from simple to more complex, and provide plenty of stress relief while watching a movie and coloring and drinking wine of course." — Tegyn Dustin Get it from Amazon for $11.95. 15. A teensy DIY cheese kit so you can make four batches of ricotta and farmers' cheese. Pair this with some wine and crackers, and BAM, you've got some yummy homemade cheese that only took you a half hour to make. Urban Cheesecraft is an Oregon-based Etsy shop established in 2009 that specializes in make-your-own cheese kits in a variety of cheeses, including vegan options. Each kit comes with a cheesecloth, citric acid, flake salt, instructions, and "email support for life" — all you need is milk (and a mouth to consume it all). Promising review:"These kits are great gifts for the cheese lover and the person 'who's already got it all.' The packaging looks nice and gift-worthy and it's a perfect price range. I love that the recipient gets an experience as well as a tangible product and I can personally attest that the actual process is easy." — amyleannbohner Get it from Urban Cheesecraft on Etsy for $16.50 (originally $22). 16. Or Small Batch Bakes, perfect for those who just want a sweet treat without the hassle of converting those "serves 24–36" recipes into smaller batch sizes. You can flip through these delicious recipes meant for one to six people and satisfy your sweet tooth. Kyle Books This has recipes for sweet *and* savory items like: everything bagel morning buns, a singular chocolate chip cookie, English muffins, and Snickerdoodle cheesecake bars! Helpfully, this book measures in grams *and* tablespoons, so you can bake however you prefer. Get it from Amazon for $15.33 or Bookshop (to support local bookstores) for $23.24. 17. Wreck This Journal — it'll be a canvas for your imaginative and creative mind. This has space for you to write, paint, and "destroy" the pages making you feel the true inner workings of an artist. Some of the prompts include one to close the journal and scribble on the edges; another to cut out colors from a magazine and tape them all over the page; another is a "Stain Log," which you can use to classify stains in your life, from red wine to nail polishes to food dyes. Basically, if you turn the page in this journal, odds are it's going to look *nothing* like it originally did by the time you're through. Get it from Amazon for $9.19 or Bookshop (to support local bookstores) for $14.88. 18. A beginner's embroidery kit for adults because it gives you something fun to do with your hands other than eat junk food as Netflix asks you for the third time, "Are you still watching?" Amazon 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 17 different patterns). 19. A pack of mini rainbow scratch art notes that you used to love as a kid, and you'll be sure to love as an adult because that's nostalgia babyyyy. And yes, you should still use one of these to scratch off the ENTIRE black stuff to reveal the whole rainbow background. Promising review:"I love this little scratch art pad. Sometimes I just need a break and a little distraction to let my brain breathe so I pull this out and make all sorts of designs. You do get a little of a mess by scratching the black off but I usually have a big mess cause I end up scratching the whole thing off. Can't help it. Kid at heart, I guess." — Jane Get a pack of 125 notes from Amazon for $11.69 (available in two styles). 20. A beginner's sushi-making kit because those DoorDash delivery fees are starting to make you think, "What if I just do it myself?" This will make sushi date night way more interactive, and you'll be able to customize your roll just the way you like! 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. Promising review:"The entire Bamboo Sushi Kit is absolutely well made, easy to use, easy to clean, high-end restaurant quality, and durable. it was very nicely packaged, and instructions clear, in-depth and very easy to follow. No one (myself included) in my household has ever made sushi before but (thanks to the enclosed instructions), there were no issues making it. My daughter did an awesome job utilizing these products to make 'FISH-FREE SUSHI' with Pickled Ginger on top, was delectable! Loooooove it!" — Liza Get it from Amazon for $9.99. 21. A game of "Bards Against Profanity," — RIP Shakespeare, he would've loved this game. For thou art a fool if this be not added to thy cart. Amazon You basically play the same way you'd play Apples To Apples or Cards Against Humanity — someone puts down a prompt scenario card, and players complete with the insult cards to fill the prompts to see whose is the funniest. Whoever wins the most scenarios wins the game. Four or more players are required. Promising review:"THIS GAME IS IMPOSSIBLE NOT TO ENJOY, whether you know anything about Shakespeare or not — it makes no difference. I had no idea how much wit, and how much 'inappropriate' language, is in his plays. It's extremely easy to learn so you aren't wasting time reading instructions. In fact, the very brief instructions say to just play until you get bored ;-) Nothing serious about this game." — Long Beach Native Get it from Amazon for $31.95. 22. A beeswax candle kit so your friends can ~wax poetic~ when they find out that you made the candles yourself instead of buying them at Bath and Body Works. Each set comes with materials to make eight candles, including a melting pot, six bags of beeswax, eight containers with lids, six scents, 10 cotton wicks, eight dye blocks, glue dots, labels, stirring sticks, wick clippers, a storage bag, a thermometer, and a user manual. Promising review:"I purchased this kit because I always wanted to make my own candles. This candle making kit looked like it had everything I needed and it definitely does. I am so pleased with it that I will be buying more scented oils and wax so that I can make candles as gifts this holiday season. It's a very nice kit." — Tracie Craig Get it from Amazon for $49.99. 23. A beginner's butter churner that'll let you create whatever type of butter your heart desires. We're talking apple butter, garlic butter... even cinnamon butter! In as little as 10 minutes, you can make deeeelicious homemade butter right at home. 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 $45. 24. An unofficial Disney Parks cookbook since a trip to Disney isn't really in the budget every time you're craving a Mickey beignet or the Mickey raspberry macaron (iykyk). Promising review:"Beautiful hardcover cookbook with so many yummy Disney recipes from the parks! There is lots of Disney foodie history in it, plus recipes that look easy to follow with high quality ingredients. There are fun maps of each of the parks inside where the food is located from, which makes it fun. As an avid Disney fan I have never seen a cookbook like this." — Nicole Get it from Amazon for $14.77. 25. A 5-pound bucket of Crayola Air Dry Clay because those pottery videos have got a chokehold on you but you don't trust yourself on the wheel. This is great for hand-building and will dry out, so you can paint it after. The world is your clayground, so go and get creating! Btw, 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. 26. A paint-by-sticker set where you can recreate vintage travel posters and display them for everyone to see. Who knows, out of all the hobbies that you try... this one might just be the one that sticks! Workman Publishing Each comes with 12 posters and the stickers to complete them, including iconic travel posters from gondolas in Venice to the pyramids in Cairo. Get it from Amazon for $11.23 or Bookshop (to support local bookstores) for $15.80. 27. A set of miniature moon and star crystals that'll give you a reason to prioritize mindfulness in your life. The set comes with explanation cards for each stone and how you can utilize each one in its own unique way. Promising review: "This product was a gift to my tween daughter who asked for 'crystals' on her X-mas list. Since she's a beginner in crystals, I decided to get her a NICE but simple set of GENUINE STONES. Which this set IS, and the price is amazingly low for this product! This set is a VERY good value for the money, a lovely starter crystal set, and a pretty gift set for anyone interested in having colorful random pretties in their home or office space." — A.J. Get a set of 14 from Amazon for $10.99. 28. A friendship bracelet-making kit to bring you back to the good ol' days when you used to go to summer camp. This bad boy is sure to be your new BFF because you'll wanna make so many bracelets now. Each set comes with the holder mount and 20 pre-cut threads in 10 colors as well as access to an online instruction manual for all kinds of different designs. Promising review:"I bought this for my daughter for a craft night. I made friendship bracelets when I was a kid but could not remember how to make them. This helped so much! I had to buy another one for me so we can work on them at the same time. Love this product!" — hollyhock Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in six colors). 29. Cocktail Codex: Fundamentals, Formulas, Evolutions so you can ~mix~ things up a bit and learn how to be your own at-home bartender. This teaches you how to make the six classic cocktails (the old-fashioned, martini, daiquiri, sidecar, whisky highball, and flip), and it shows you how you can add fun twists with the ingredients you have. 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. 30. Plus, a shaker of edible cocktail glitter because life is too short not to have a sparkly glass of rosé (or lemonade if you're in your sober curious era). Reviewers love having this when they are throwing a party, and say a little goes a long way! Bakel is a small business established in 2016 that specializes in edible glitters for food and drink. Promising review:"Don't think any further and just buy it. This was so cool and everyone loved it! I got the clear one because it will go with any drink. I will be the one to put this in all my friends drinks. Also had no taste so it was just the look. Sooooooo cool!" — gigi Get it from Amazon for $8.94+ (available in 13 colors). 31. A string art kit since scrolling through Pinterest has sparked a new sense of creativity for you (and your home decor). This kit comes with everything you need, and the finished product will add some texture to your collection of bedroom wall art. Amazon The kit comes with a crafting board, small hammer, a holder, nails, glue, screws, cotton string, a frame, a pattern, and a detailed instruction manual, so there's no need to buy other supplies. Promising review:"These instructions are easy to follow — I finished it in two hours. This was so much fun and I love my finished results! It looks so beautiful. It was a gift for my friend. I would buy it again and recommend it to others." — yuyantan Get it from Amazon for $29.99 (available in eight styles). 32. A starter's weaving kit because you're in your grandma crafting era and you aren't mad about it. This has everything you need to make a cozy little tapestry for your room and comes in so many color variations so one is sure to match your aesthetic. Wool Couture Company Wool Couture Company is a UK-based Etsy shop established in 2014 that specializes in knitting, crochet, weaving, and macrame craft kits. The Quintessential Kit comes with: a loom, two weaving needles, merino wool for weaving, instructions, a mounting bar for hanging, and a cotton ball of warp to hold your work. Promising review:"It's simple to use, the wool I received in the set is of a high quality and the service was smooth and communicative. Can not recommend this highly enough from a first-time weaver." — DivineDerbyshire Get it from Wool Couture Company on Etsy for $64.53 (available in eight styles). Reviews have been edited for length and/or clarity.
