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17-04-2025
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Just 44 Fun Things To Buy Yourself Because Online Shopping Exists And You're Only Human
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 · Including a pair of lightsaber chopsticks to make your meals out of this galaxy. 1. A blackhead-removing toy you can pick and prod at with tweezers like you're performing surgery alongside your Grey's Anatomy colleagues. But for real, it helps if you're prone to picking your skin or pulling out hair when you're stressed!! Promising review: "I have trichotillomania and really love these little guys. They help refocus my habit and the pull is very satisfying and realistic. I've had to repurchase already, and I'll reorder more in the future. Can't recommend these enough, as I've been searching for this type of tool for a long time." — Danika Hill Get it from Amazon for $23.59. 2. A pair of LED light saber chopsticks sure to inspire a lil' food fight. Though I'm talking a fake one, of course, because sushi is too expensive for you to be throwing anywhere other than down your gullet. Here's more from BuzzFeed shopping writer Emma Lord: "As you can see from the above GIF, I bought these for myself, and I love them to pieces. TBH, I use them as decor every bit as much as I use them to eat. Sometimes I just keep them in my work area to light them up during the day to feel fancy. They toggle back and forth between a bunch of different colors, like red, blue, yellow, purple, and multicolor, so you can either make them match *or* have a red and blue one together and bring ~balance~ to the Force." Promising review:"I purchased these for a friend's birthday present (he is a sushi waiter) and these are flippin' AMAZING. I ordered two sets by mistake, but I am totally keeping the second pair for another gift (or for myself!). These are sure to be great conversation pieces and attention-getters. Way to go!" — T. Redwood Get two pairs from Amazon for $12.97+ (available individually or in sets of two, three, or four and in 12 colors). 3. A microwaveable, lavender-scented weighted plushie that'll come in clutch whenever you're dealing with a bout of anxiety, braving a really bad tummy ache, or could just use a warm embrace. Promising reviews: "This product changed my life. Seriously, I never knew I could love an inanimate object so much. His heavy body is so comforting, at the end of the day all I want is a hug. He even helped me quit nicotine. Instead of reaching for the Juul, I would reach for his big belly instead. I'm not even joking. This guy is the best thing I have ever spent my money on. Do yourself a favor and get a Warmie." — Bryan & Dana "I bought this for cramps and the occasional aches and pains. He is absolutely perfect. He is so cute and adorable and I find myself reaching for him even when I am not in pain. He's so snuggly and perfect to cuddle up with and is great for anxiety." — Samantha Get it from Amazon for $29.99. 4. And a wine/can holder because sometimes, a bath bomb just isn't enough. Real ones know that true R&R involves a chilled glass of sickly sweet Barefoot attached securely to your shower wall — not perched precariously on the lip of your tub. Promising review:"Having a shower beer has always been a nice relaxing way to chill after a long day of work. After moving to our new home, the new bathroom didn't have shelves to place my shower beer on. So I got to looking for this exact thing. I read some reviews that said the suction didn't work. Well, after a month it's still holding strong. Helpful tip, lick the suction cup and stick it on the wall. Also it can be used as a cell phone holder. This is a must for anyone that enjoys a refreshing drink while showering." — Tyler Strain Get it from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in six styles/colors). 5. A pound of cereal marshmallows if you're really only buying Lucky Charms for the charms (duh) and tossing away the rest. 😬 The delish treats come from Medley Hills Farm — a family-owned and operated small business based in Ohio. Get it from Amazon for $12.99. 6. The Office -themed dishwasher magnets with regular Michael Scott indicating your dishes are squeaky clean and Prison Mike indicating your dishes are dirty. Promising review: "I've had this item in my 'save for later' cart for over a year and finally made the purchased. As a fan of The Office, I don't know why it's taken me so long to buy the darn thing! A little advice from someone who said, 'I don't need it' every time I saw it… YOU NEED IT! Just buy it. The joy it gives me each time I flip to clean/dirty is the same joy I felt when Pam and Jim got married, or when Michael yelled, 'I declare bankruptcy!' or when Kevin said, 'call it' during the CPR episode. It's amazing and you need it in you life. Just buy it." — Judy Sal Get them from Amazon for $8.99. 7. An adorable mushroom night-light, because no matter your age, the dark can be a scary thing — especially when you're stealthily sneaking into the kitchen to grab a midnight snack. Promising review: "It's precious! The colors change slowly through a variety of hues. It's pretty good at detecting dark and light, and casts an ample but not startling amount of light. What else can I say but adorable?" — Michaela Get it from Amazon for $5.98. 8. A candle-warming lamp if you're the type who avoids overhead lighting like the plague. Placed in your kitchen, it'll help dissipate food smells, too, which is a major win! Promising review: "I've had the ugly plate-style candle warmers before and they don't even come close to this one. This one gives off the nicest glow, and the different styles are so pretty. I love that it has a timer feature and I feel much safer having this instead of lit candles. This would make a great gift for anyone. I will definitely be buying more for other rooms." — Catherine Vorce Get it from Amazon for $25.99+ (available in 13 styles; check out a whimsical flower option here!) 9. A pair of '70s-style yellow tinted aviators you can get away with on days that are really too overcast for sunglasses but they complete your fit, so they're a nonnegotiable. Promising review:"Obsessed with these! They fit perfectly and suit my face shape really well. I've been wearing them every day since I got them, and I don't usually wear sunglasses because sometimes they distract me, lol, but these don't. The lenses are a beautiful yellow color, they're clear and wide, and like I said, they're very comfortable including the nose area (I know that can be a problem with glasses for many), and I hardly notice I have them on most of the time. I have received many compliments, too, which is nice to hear! If you're considering getting these, GET THEM. YOU WON'T REGRET THEM!!!" — Gabby Get them from Amazon for $11.98 (available in 26 colors and packs of one or two). 10. A mini pink ATM that was def made with children in mind, but look, you simply can't be trusted with cash on hand — especially if you live near a coffeeshop with delicious $7 cold brew. Amazon Check out this viral piggy bank in this TikTok from @kiyalastnamepetty. The LCD screen will display your current balance, and you can set a target savings amount up to $999 to check your progress. Both coins and paper money can be deposited — it'll automatically distinguish between different coins to count them! Promising review: "I loved that me and my husband were able to save more than $1,000 in less than a month. This helped with 'out of sight, out of mind,' and it was a cute way to look forward to putting money in every week." — Jonathan Chavez Get it from Amazon for $49.99 (available in three styles and five colors). 11. Or — if that's too basic — an uncanny valley-esque piggy bank that will either delight you or come for you in the middle of a sleep paralysis episode. It's really a toss-up — just don't say we didn't warn you. Amazon The money-eating piggy bank accepts all standard change and it'll automatically open its mouth when it senses your hand. Promising reviews: "This thing legitimately gave me a bit of anxiety when I first unboxed it. It was way creepier than expected. I think it might help me not be afraid of this one doll in my house I have nightmares about. This is much worse. I wouldn't recommend this for kids at all, but as a gag gift or interrogation tool I would say go for it." — mysticalkiwi "Pink and horrifying. Right up my alley. I love this sucker. It sits there and judges me. It's sitting here and judging me now while I write this. 10/10 great companion, just don't get on its bad side." — Delaney Gillpatrick Get it on Amazon for $18.99. 12. A lidded charcuterie board sure to make you the envy of any potluck!!! When they're not making wow-worthy assortments, reviewers also use it to store cut-up fruit and veg for the week. Promising review: "I bought these for a party and it was so easy to prep them and pop them into the fridge with the lid on. Same goes for storing leftovers afterward. It was also great to use for fresh fruit we cut up to enjoy all weekend. Looks lovely and is solid quality." — AmJam Get it from Amazon for $28.34 (available in eight sizes, three styles, and four colors). 13. A pumpkin enzyme face mask that goes after dullness, uneven texture and congestion, gently exfoliating and resurfacing skin with natural AHAs and pumpkin enzymes. Reviewers all agree it smells like an authentic pumpkin dessert, too — not some chemically engineered imposter! Promising review: "This face mask is amazing. My skin is much more sensitive now that I am older and many exfoliating masks leave my skin red and irritated for days afterwards. This seems to be gentle but effective. It smells like a real pumpkin and not some artificial chemical compound made to smell like pumpkin which is a huge plus for me. Pumpkin is amazing for your skin and a great way to show yourself a little TLC at home." — Vitalicious Living Favorite Things Get it from Amazon for $14.99. 14. A set of nostalgic NES cartridge coasters sure to bring you back to simpler childhood days when you spent hourssss playing Super Mario Bros. and Donkey Kong in your mom's basement. Promising review: "Everyone talks about them and wants them! This has been an amazing gift! Something simple and not expensive to just surprise someone else. The size seems perfect for all kind of drinks and so far they don't seem to be getting ruined by the water so they are perfect! I had recommended them for friends as they keep asking where I got them." — Isaira Get a set of eight from Amazon for $13.99. 15. A smol, octupus-shaped exfoliating stick that gently removes blackheads, whiteheads, and excess sebum so your T-zone can get a much-deserved breather. Promising review: "After just two days of use, this adorable little octopus has done wonders for me, smells great too. Here's how I used it: I wore down the stick just a little to where the texture from the salt was visible, scrubbed around on my face so there was plenty of product, and then used my fingers to gently massage all the gunk away. Rinse, pat dry, and enjoy the softness. Highly recommended for people with sensitive skin like myself." — LuckLocust Get it from Amazon for $12.50. 16. A painfully cute lil' ghost print if your aesthetic is year-round spooky season. Also can't help but love the meta aspect of having a gallery wall print on your actual gallery wall... Kathrine Blower is a West Midlands–based illustrator with all sorts of ghost prints so check out the rest of their shop! Promising review: "We recently bought an old home (100 years old) and the minute I saw There's a A Ghost in the Portrait Gallery, I knew it would be perfect in our hallway! My biggest struggle was what size!" — Randa-Lynn G. Get it from Katherine Blower on Society6 for $20+ (available in four sizes). 17. A foot peeling mask that's SO effective, the before and after photos will both give you nightmares and earn a spot on your vision board. If foot graters give you the heebie-jeebies (hi, hello, it's me!), try these instead. Just slip on the booties for one hour, wash away the leftover solution, and then wait patiently as it takes 7–14 days before your feet shed like a freakin' iguana. At the end, you'll be left with moisturized, baby-soft tootsies! Promising review: "I have tried other foot peels but the completeness of this peel is gratifying! Results started in three days and at 10 days, it is nearly done. My husband did the mask the same day — I thought his heels were impossible, but the callouses keep peeling more each day!" — Connie Schmidt Get it from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in three scents). 18. A deck of kitty cat tarot cards with a guidebook to make sure you're getting the most out of every reading and aren't just distracted by the cutesy illustrations. Amazon Promising review:"Beautiful deck! Pretty cards, funny symbolism, and a sweet and playful personality! I love to do readings for people and myself with this deck, I love working with it! I'm a big cat lover, and I've been doing tarot for a while now. I always recommend to people who want a fun, lighthearted, playful reading. They make even the harshest advice easy to hear, without sacrificing accuracy or needed wisdom. Love, love, love it! I recommend! :D" — Roo Get it from Amazon for $17.90. 19. An enchanting moon lamp that will make any Le Petit Prince lover's heart oh-so happy. My colleague Emma Lord has one of these babies and says: "UMMMM I bought this because it was on one of Amazon's top-selling products pages for so long that I was like 'Why are people so obsessed with this moon!!' And now, my friends, I know. First of all, it really does look hyper realistically like a small moon and adds a chill vibe wherever you plant it. But it's also just so soothing to watch and have in the periphery. You can control dozens of different colors for it and either keep it on those colors or have them alternate, fade quickly, or fade gradually. It's super easy to charge and controlled by a remote, so you can move it off its stand and have it light up wherever you want. These days I tend to turn it on for my designed ~me time~ night every week, in which I will light a candle, pour a glass of red wine, read a romance novel, and, of course, light my lil' moon. Definitely one of my favorite 'the internet made me do it' purchases." Get it from Amazon for $15.19+ (available in six sizes). 20. A gooseneck tablet and phone stand you can hook up to your bed frame or nightstand so you can mindlessly scroll TikTok — look, Ma, no hands! — while Netflix also plays in the background. 😈 Promising review:"It is a very cool device and I love using it with my Kindle and Kindle page turner for hands-free reading!!! It is very secure and doesn't move once attached properly. It is tough to adjust if it's not attached and I like that. Highly recommend!" — Dottie Get it from Amazon for $21.99+ (available in black and white). 21. A hands-free Bluetooth remote so you can read an e-book or scroll through TikTok without even having to *touch* your Kindle or phone. Amazon, It's also great to use while scrolling in the bath so you don't get your phone wet — check it out in action on TikTok! Promising reviews: "What a difference this makes. I'm usually TikTok-ing while in bed, and have my phone on a stand. Not having to raise my hand to scroll up or down is amazing!" — Phons S "I use this just to scroll while reading on my iPad. It allows me to curl up in the blankets while I have my iPad in a holder. (It may be lazy, but I'm obsessed all the same.) Super comfortable to hold/wear around your finger. Was easy to connect with my iPad and definitely worth the money in my opinion." — Mandi Arnold Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in five colors). 22. A smudge-proof, transfer-proof lip stain masque that goes on blue and then peels off to reveal a natural matte shade that lasts for up to 10 hours! Promising reviews: "I didn't know what to expect when I received this product, but I have to say I am pleasantly surprised! I absolutely love it! I put it on as soon as it arrived. I kept it on for almost a minute, and when I wiped it off with a damp cotton ball, the color was beautiful. It's true to its word about the 12-hour stay power. I put a little lip balm over it and enjoyed eating, drinking, and talking. It didn't come off! Do you like lip stains? Get this product! It's a keeper. I will be ordering all of the shades." — Brandy Get it from Amazon for $22+ (available in 27 shades). 23. A hydrating eye stick to improve under eye elasticity and keep bags at bay so no one will be the wiser if you nostalgia-binged The Angry Beavers (my fellow '90s babies — it's on Amazon Prime!!!) into the wee hours of the morning. Plus, it comes in a cutesy polar bear container and, I mean, that's enough to sell me. How does this cute lil' guy work, you may be asking? It's filled with active marine ingredients like Icelandic moss, xylitol, niacinamide, and adenosine — that's how! Promising review: "I love this so much! It's super hydrating and feels really nice under the eyes. Recently my eyes have been super puffy due to allergies and this has been helping. I would recommend putting it in the fridge before you use it so it's extra cooling. I think that this product is comparable to if not better than Milk Makeup's Cooling Water Gel Stick (which I have also tried)." — Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $9.99. 24. A MASSIVE 10-foot-by-10-foot throw you and all of your closest friends can cuddle up under when you gather for your annual Friday night movie parties. If you're having a hard time imagining just how big "big" is — this blanket is four times the size of your average throw! And — because this small biz truly gets marketing — that's 7'4" NBA player Boban Marjanovic modeling the gray blanket above. Promising review: "This is such a great blanket! It is so soft and big that no one is stealing the covers no matter how wrapped up in the blanket they are. Absolutely perfect for couples!" — Andrew N. Get it from Amazon or Big Blanket Co. for $179 (available in 25 colors/styles). 25. A pack of boba popping balls if your favorite type of drink is one you chew. Drop 'em in your tea, lemonade, juice — you name it! Promising review: "Definitely spend the money on this, it is so worth it! These have such great flavor and much better consistency than others I have tried! So good! I tried the strawberry in my loaded tea… I think I will be trying all of these flavors!!!" — Grace B. Get them from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in three sizes and 12 flavors). 26. And a reusable straw — in a darling lil' keychain carrier — so you can suck down bubble tea at a moment's notice!! Boba Tribe Check out a TikTok of the boba straw — from small biz Boba Tribe — in action on TikTok. It's small enough to keep in your bag and take on the go! Promising review: "Super sturdy, easy to put together, cute, compact, allergen-safe, and simple to clean… It kind of solved all my problems with other reusable straws, and it's small enough to use with some other drinks other than boba." — Gemma Rodrick Get it from Boba Tribe for $16.99 (available in four colors). 27. A dimmable sad duck night-light that's basically a physical manifestation of you when your alarm goes off every morning. Amazon Promising review: "I ordered this lamp because of its appearance. I didn't NEED a depressed duck lamp ... but it has totally filled a void in my life I didn't know existed. Everyone who sees it pokes it. The lamp is actually very functional. It's got a really nice set of brightness options and the glow is yellowish, which is much nicer than white in a dim/dark room. One thing that isn't mentioned in the description is that its legs are utterly floppy. It's terrific." — Literated 28. A custom Pokémon card in the likeness of your pet!!! You can choose their Pokémon type, species, attacks, rarity, and more. You can even upgrade it with a holographic design! PS: Wild Pets Creations is a small biz from Stephanie Parcus. Promising review: " Beyond THRILLED with this card! I don't know anything about Pokémon but wanted to make this a very special gift for my partner and his beloved pup. Stephanie was super sweet and helpful, assisting me with choosing the right pic and getting the right details. I had to give it to him early cuz I was just too excited! It is amazing quality and absolutely perfect! He loves it so much! Thank you, thank you!!!" — Jennifer Wilson Get it from Wild Pets Creations on Etsy for $78+ (available in three sizes and with or without a holographic design). 29. A miniature library or greenhouse kit with real LED lights if you were the type of kid who LOVED making dioramas for class. Now, you can make one in your spare time and then force your friends to take a "tour" whenever they're over. Hands Craft is an LA-based shop from Isaiah Lee who specializes in 3D wooden puzzles and miniatures for kids and adults. The kits come with everything you need to assemble your itty bitty room including paint, brushes, LED lights (with batteries), glue, and tweezers. Promising review: "I'm obsessed with this DIY mini library! It's so fun to put together and challenging enough to feel like a long-ish term project. The furniture is so cute, I'm really impressed by the quality of everything! I can't wait to start making the tiny books." — Amy Schwabauer Get them both from Hands Craft on Etsy; the library for $42.99 and the greenhouse for $42.99. 30. A coffee syrup dispenser set that'll make you feel like you're drinking a $7 cold brew from that trendy coffee shop in town when, in reality, you didn't spend a dime and made it yourself. So basically... it's a step toward being even more financially responsible. New England Stories is a small business that specializes in home and kitchen products. Promising review: "These are worth the money! There are labels for almost every basic syrup as well as blanks, so you can label them yourself. If you get a regular-size Torani syrup bottle, it will hold the whole bottle, so you don't need to worry about the story of a quarter of the bottle of syrup. SO AESTHETICALLY PLEASING, TOO." — Naomi Get a set of four from Amazon for $25.99 (available in three colors and in two- and six-packs). 31. And a shaker of Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cinnadust so you can anoint your coffee, yogurt, ice cream, and toast with cinnamon-y, sugary goodness. 32. A dino nugget pillow sure to resonate with anyone who could *literally* live off of chicken nuggies and never get sick of them. Promising review:"This dino chicken nugget pillow is a real Jurassic dream come true! It's the perfect cuddle companion for all the paleontologists-in-training or anyone with an insatiable appetite for comfort. Just be careful not to accidentally take a bite while you're napping, because it looks deliciously deceiving!" — LadyTee Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in two sizes, three styles, and in multipacks). 33. A Fujifilm Instax Mini Evo Instant Camera that combines the best of both worlds with a digital screen so you can actually see 👀 what you're shooting and then print your favorite pic on demand. It also connects to your phone via app and has a micro SD card so you can save all of your memories. Amazon Check it out on TikTok here! Promising review: "If you are looking for film photography that you can also edit and print, this is the camera for you. This has been the best purchase I have ever made. Perfect for traveling. Love the vintage look of the camera as well. Fujfilm has done it again. Go buy it." — Jewel Get it from Amazon for $199.99. 34. Some Glamnetic press-on nails which come in various lengths, shapes, and styles, and — the most important "and" there is — reviewers say they last for two+ weeks!!! Glamnetic is a small business that specializes in magnetized false lashes and uniquely-designed, reusable press-on nails. Promising review:"I saw these all over my TikTok FYP and was so curious to try them. The Mariposa nails are the first ones that I have tried and they are absolutely beautiful, and just after two days I have gotten so many compliments. The glue holds super well and the application process was super simple. I don't think that I will ever get acrylic nails again, as a set like this would likely be three times the price." — Leslie and Paige Get it from Amazon for $13.49+ (available in 45 styles). 35. Some buildable Lego cherry blossom stems if you could use a hobby and your home could use some (faux) greenery. Promising review: "Great afternoon activity. All of the flower Lego sets are great for a break and getting your mind off things. We have several different flower ones in a vase and they all seem to fit nicely together." — Jeremy Moeller Get it from Amazon for $10.19. 36. A set of french fry clips so your Doritos never go stale again. 🙌🏻 And when they're not in use, the magnetic set sticks right to your fridge so you won't misplace them. Promising review: "These are very cute and I love the magnet holder to stick on my fridge so they are easily accessible. Not sure about the durability, haven't used very long." — Save the Bees Get a set of 12 clips from Amazon for $14.90. 37. A decorative cat towel that'll silently watch you microwave your day-old pizza or scroll TikTok on the toilet. Promising review: "I did not buy this to actually use as a towel. To me it doesn't seem like it would be good at serving this purpose as the material is not very absorbent, however it is great for decoration purposes. It is really, really adorable! I love how there's little snap buttons to keep it in place. I highly recommend this as a decorative gift for the cat lover in your life or for yourself if you love kitties! Great purchase!" — Crystal Get it from Amazon for $13.42+ (available in 36 designs). 38. A stacking ring set you can wear together or space out so multiple fingers can get in on the fun. Amazon BuzzFeed writer Emma Lord is a big fan of this brand! Here is what she has to say about their pieces: " For what it's worth, Pavoi — the company behind this piece — has gone TikTok viral time and time again for its classic, modern, and expensive-looking pieces. I personally own almost all my 'daily wear' jewelry from Pavoi and swear by it. Everything is so easy to accessorize and makes my outfits look and feel so much more put together, and the pieces are so durable that they're easily worth twice what I paid. Check out the rest of Pavoi's line of jewelry for more options, including earrings, bracelets, and anklets!" Promising review: "Love this ring stack! Great for the price. Wore on vacation because I didn't want to bring my expensive rings and they didn't even tarnish in the ocean! Would definitely recommend." — Julia C. Get it from Amazon for $16.95 (available in ring sizes 5–9 and in two colors). 39. An axe-shaped pizza cutter so once dinner is over, you can pretend you're Mia Goth in Pearl. Do the dishes?? "NO, I'M A STAR!!!" Amazon Promising reviews: "I love my new pizza cutter...'Here's Johnny' is getting old for my family, but I don't care, I love it!" — CS1212 "I bought it just for the reaction, which was as expected — laughter. Turns out it cuts great, better than my regular pizza cutter, and it is surprisingly ergonomic." — STC Get it from Amazon for $6.70. 40. A freakin' cherry toilet brush certain to brighten up your bathroom and your mood when you inevitably have to clean it... Check out a TikTok of the cherry toilet brush in action. Promising review: "This toilet brush makes me want to clean my toilet. It is so cute, exactly what I wanted, and works perfectly!! Fits nicely into my bathroom decor. It was delivered in perfect condition and I've used it three times now. If you're thinking about buying it!" — Michelle Maroon Get it from Amazon for $18.99 (also available in orange). 41. A puffer jacket koozie for the person who's always sipping on an artisanal double IPA that was fermented in a painfully trendy Portland craft brewery and — if anyone asks — is absolutely worth the $14 you paid for a single can. Puffin Drinkwear Small biz Puffin Drinkwear makes all sorts of cozies from plaid flannels and life vests to sleeping bags and knit sweaters so make sure you give their other offerings a look. Promising review: "The arms are more sturdy than I thought they would be. They're handles! Incredible quality that has made two people I gifted them to extremely happy!" — Juliann G. Get it from Puffin Drinkwear for $19.95 (available in 11 colors). 42. An embroidered sweatshirt that pays homage to your favorite Staten Island vampiric hotspot: Nadja's. Neon Thief / Etsy It comes from Neon Thief, a Salt Lake City, Utah–based small biz. BuzzFeeder Elizabeth Lilly owns this and says: "I love it! It's washed well for more than a year and I get compliments from strangers who have superb TV taste." Promising reviews: "This sweatshirt makes me want to suck throat juice like it's Grey Goose." — Becca Daley Get it from Neon Thief on Etsy for $46.40 (originally $58; available in unisex sizes S–3X). 43. A spinning pill dispenser so you'll feel like a contestant on The Price Is Right or Wheel of Fortune... even though you know no matter what you spin, you will end up with a multivitamin, fish oil, and Prozac. Amazon, Check out a TikTok of the pill dispenser in action. Promising review:"So I am horrible about remembering if I took my pills. And I HATE digging into the old pill boxes or doing the tip-over. I don't know what it is, but I have always disliked it. I hung this on my wall right by the kitchen, so I pass it like 5,000 times a day, and I can't not see it. It is so fun pushing the little orange button to watch the meds fall out. I mean, it kind of feels like a really weird game of Wheel of Fortune, but I like it." — Grofica Get it from Amazon for $29.99+ (available in four colors). 44. A crossword book from A24 with 99 puzzles that will test your knowledge on everything from slasher films and Miyazaki animations to Twin Peaks and Spaceballs. Heck, there's even an opportunity for you to flex your your Soviet cinema muscle. A24 Get it from A24 for $34. Reviews in this post have been edited for length and/or clarity.
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02-04-2025
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Just 43 Fun Things To Buy Yourself Because Online Shopping Exists And You're Only Human
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 · Including a pumpkin enzyme mask that's just the answer to self-care. 1. A blackhead-removing toy you can pick and prod at with tweezers like you're performing surgery alongside your Grey's Anatomy colleagues. But for real, it helps if you're prone to picking your skin or pulling out hair when you're stressed!! Promising review: "I have trichotillomania and really love these little guys. They help refocus my habit and the pull is very satisfying and realistic. I've had to repurchase already, and I'll reorder more in the future. Can't recommend these enough, as I've been searching for this type of tool for a long time." — Danika Hill Get it from Amazon for $19.98+ (available in two styles). 2. A pair of LED light saber chopsticks sure to inspire a lil' food fight. Though I'm talking a fake one, of course, because sushi is too expensive for you to be throwing anywhere other than down your gullet. Here's more from BuzzFeed shopping writer Emma Lord: "As you can see from the above GIF, I bought these for myself, and I love them to pieces. TBH, I use them as decor every bit as much as I use them to eat. Sometimes I just keep them in my work area to light them up during the day to feel fancy. They toggle back and forth between a bunch of different colors, like red, blue, yellow, purple, and multicolor, so you can either make them match *or* have a red and blue one together and bring ~balance~ to the Force." Promising review:"I purchased these for a friend's birthday present (he is a sushi waiter) and these are flippin' AMAZING. I ordered two sets by mistake, but I am totally keeping the second pair for another gift (or for myself!). These are sure to be great conversation pieces and attention-getters. Way to go!" — T. Redwood Get two pairs from Amazon for $12.97+ (available individually or in sets of two, three, or four and in seven colors). 3. A microwaveable, lavender-scented weighted plushie that'll come in clutch whenever you're dealing with a bout of anxiety, braving a really bad tummy ache, or could just use a warm embrace. Promising reviews: "This product changed my life. Seriously, I never knew I could love an inanimate object so much. His heavy body is so comforting, at the end of the day all I want is a hug. He even helped me quit nicotine. Instead of reaching for the Juul, I would reach for his big belly instead. I'm not even joking. This guy is the best thing I have ever spent my money on. Do yourself a favor and get a Warmie." — Bryan & Dana "I bought this for cramps and the occasional aches and pains. He is absolutely perfect. He is so cute and adorable and I find myself reaching for him even when I am not in pain. He's so snuggly and perfect to cuddle up with and is great for anxiety." — Samantha Get it from Amazon for $29.99. 4. A wine/can holder because sometimes, a bath bomb just isn't enough. Real ones know that true R&R involves a chilled glass of sickly sweet Barefoot attached securely to your shower wall — not perched precariously on the lip of your tub. Amazon, Promising review:"Having a shower beer has always been a nice relaxing way to chill after a long day of work. After moving to our new home, the new bathroom didn't have shelves to place my shower beer on. So I got to looking for this exact thing. I read some reviews that said the suction didn't work. Well, after a month it's still holding strong. Helpful tip, lick the suction cup and stick it on the wall. Also it can be used as a cell phone holder. This is a must for anyone that enjoys a refreshing drink while showering." — Tyler Strain Get it from Amazon for $14.95+ (available in six styles/colors). 5. A pound of cereal marshmallows if you're really only buying Lucky Charms for the charms (duh) and tossing away the rest. 😬 The delish treats come from Medley Hills Farm — a family-owned and operated small business based in Ohio. Promising review:"Amazing! I put them in hot chocolate, Rice Krispies treats, other cereals, or just eat then by the handful. Impulse buy that totally worked out." — Maddison Helsel Get it from Amazon for $12.99. 6. The Office -themed dishwasher magnets with regular Michael Scott indicating your dishes are squeaky clean and Prison Mike indicating your dishes are dirty. Promising review: "I've had this item in my 'save for later' cart for over a year and finally made the purchased. As a fan of The Office, I don't know why it's taken me so long to buy the darn thing! A little advice from someone who said, 'I don't need it' every time I saw it… YOU NEED IT! Just buy it. The joy it gives me each time I flip to clean/dirty is the same joy I felt when Pam and Jim got married, or when Michael yelled, 'I declare bankruptcy!' or when Kevin said, 'call it' during the CPR episode. It's amazing and you need it in you life. Just buy it." — Judy Sal Get them from Amazon for $8.99. 7. An adorable mushroom night-light, because no matter your age, the dark can be a scary thing — especially when you're stealthily sneaking into the kitchen to grab a midnight snack. Promising review: "It's precious! The colors change slowly through a variety of hues. It's pretty good at detecting dark and light, and casts an ample but not startling amount of light. What else can I say but adorable?" — Michaela Get it from Amazon for $5.99. 8. A candle-warming lamp if you're the type who avoids overhead lighting like the plague. Placed in your kitchen, it'll help dissipate food smells, too, which is a major win! Promising review: "I've had the ugly plate-style candle warmers before and they don't even come close to this one. This one gives off the nicest glow, and the different styles are so pretty. I love that it has a timer feature and I feel much safer having this instead of lit candles. This would make a great gift for anyone. I will definitely be buying more for other rooms." — Catherine Vorce Get it from Amazon for $25.99+ (available in 10 styles; check out a whimsical flower option here!) 9. A pair of '70s-style yellow tinted aviators you can get away with on days that are really too overcast for sunglasses but they complete your fit, so they're a nonnegotiable. Promising review:"Obsessed with these! They fit perfectly and suit my face shape really well. I've been wearing them every day since I got them, and I don't usually wear sunglasses because sometimes they distract me, lol, but these don't. The lenses are a beautiful yellow color, they're clear and wide, and like I said, they're very comfortable including the nose area (I know that can be a problem with glasses for many), and I hardly notice I have them on most of the time. I have received many compliments, too, which is nice to hear! If you're considering getting these, GET THEM. YOU WON'T REGRET THEM!!!" — Gabby Get them from Amazon for $10.18 (available in 26 colors and packs of one, two, and three). 10. A mini pink ATM that was def made with children in mind, but look, you simply can't be trusted with cash on hand — especially if you live near a coffeeshop with delicious $7 cold brew. Amazon Check out this viral piggy bank in this TikTok from @kiyalastnamepetty. The LCD screen will display your current balance, and you can set a target savings amount up to $999 to check your progress. Both coins and paper money can be deposited — it'll automatically distinguish between different coins to count them! Promising review: "I loved that me and my husband were able to save more than $1,000 in less than a month. This helped with 'out of sight, out of mind,' and it was a cute way to look forward to putting money in every week." — Jonathan Chavez Get it from Amazon for $49.99 (available in five colors). 11. Or — if that's too basic — an uncanny valley-esque piggy bank that will either delight you or come for you in the middle of a sleep paralysis episode. It's really a toss-up — just don't say we didn't warn you. Amazon The money-eating piggy bank accepts all standard change and it'll automatically open its mouth when it senses your hand. Promising reviews: "This thing legitimately gave me a bit of anxiety when I first unboxed it. It was way creepier than expected. I think it might help me not be afraid of this one doll in my house I have nightmares about. This is much worse. I wouldn't recommend this for kids at all, but as a gag gift or interrogation tool I would say go for it." — mysticalkiwi "Pink and horrifying. Right up my alley. I love this sucker. It sits there and judges me. It's sitting here and judging me now while I write this. 10/10 great companion, just don't get on its bad side." — Delaney Gillpatrick Get it on Amazon for $18.99 (available in three colors). 12. A lidded charcuterie board sure to make you the envy of any potluck!!! When they're not making wow-worthy assortments, reviewers also use it to store cut-up fruit and veg for the week. Amazon Promising review: "I bought these for a party and it was so easy to prep them and pop them into the fridge with the lid on. Same goes for storing leftovers afterward. It was also great to use for fresh fruit we cut up to enjoy all weekend. Looks lovely and is solid quality." — AmJam Get it from Amazon for $28.34+ (available in three shapes, seven sizes, and with four different lid colors). 13. A pumpkin enzyme face mask that goes after dullness, uneven texture and congestion, gently exfoliating and resurfacing skin with natural AHAs and pumpkin enzymes. Reviewers all agree it smells like an authentic pumpkin dessert, too — not some chemically engineered imposter! Promising review: "This face mask is amazing. My skin is much more sensitive now that I am older and many exfoliating masks leave my skin red and irritated for days afterwards. This seems to be gentle but effective. It smells like a real pumpkin and not some artificial chemical compound made to smell like pumpkin which is a huge plus for me. Pumpkin is amazing for your skin and a great way to show yourself a little TLC at home." — Vitalicious Living Favorite Things Get it from Amazon for $12+ (available in two sizes). 14. A set of nostalgic NES cartridge coasters sure to bring you back to simpler childhood days when you spent hourssss playing Super Mario Bros. and Donkey Kong in your mom's basement. Promising review: "Everyone talks about them and wants them! This has been an amazing gift! Something simple and not expensive to just surprise someone else. The size seems perfect for all kind of drinks and so far they don't seem to be getting ruined by the water so they are perfect! I had recommended them for friends as they keep asking where I got them." — Isaira Get a set of eight from Amazon for $11.89. 15. A smol, octupus-shaped exfoliating stick that gently removes blackheads, whiteheads, and excess sebum so your T-zone can get a much-deserved breather. Promising review: "After just two days of use, this adorable little octopus has done wonders for me, smells great too. Here's how I used it: I wore down the stick just a little to where the texture from the salt was visible, scrubbed around on my face so there was plenty of product, and then used my fingers to gently massage all the gunk away. Rinse, pat dry, and enjoy the softness. Highly recommended for people with sensitive skin like myself." — LuckLocust Get it from Amazon for $10. 16. A foot peeling mask that's SO effective, the before and after photos will both give you nightmares and earn a spot on your vision board. If foot graters give you the heebie-jeebies (hi, hello, it's me!), try these instead. Just slip on the booties for one hour, wash away the leftover solution, and then wait patiently as it takes 7–14 days before your feet shed like a freakin' iguana. At the end, you'll be left with moisturized, baby-soft tootsies! Promising review: "I have tried other foot peels but the completeness of this peel is gratifying! Results started in three days and at 10 days, it is nearly done. My husband did the mask the same day — I thought his heels were impossible, but the callouses keep peeling more each day!" — Connie Schmidt Get it from Amazon for $12.14+ (available in three scents). 17. A deck of kitty cat tarot cards with a guidebook to make sure you're getting the most out of every reading and aren't just distracted by the cutesy illustrations. Amazon Promising review:"Beautiful deck! Pretty cards, funny symbolism, and a sweet and playful personality! I love to do readings for people and myself with this deck, I love working with it! I'm a big cat lover, and I've been doing tarot for a while now. I always recommend to people who want a fun, lighthearted, playful reading. They make even the harshest advice easy to hear, without sacrificing accuracy or needed wisdom. Love, love, love it! I recommend! :D" — Roo Get it from Amazon for $17.96. 18. An enchanting moon lamp that will make any Le Petit Prince lover's heart oh-so happy. My colleague Emma Lord has one of these babies and says: "UMMMM I bought this because it was on one of Amazon's top-selling products pages for so long that I was like 'Why are people so obsessed with this moon!!' And now, my friends, I know. First of all, it really does look hyper realistically like a small moon and adds a chill vibe wherever you plant it. But it's also just so soothing to watch and have in the periphery. You can control dozens of different colors for it and either keep it on those colors or have them alternate, fade quickly, or fade gradually. It's super easy to charge and controlled by a remote, so you can move it off its stand and have it light up wherever you want. These days I tend to turn it on for my designed ~me time~ night every week, in which I will light a candle, pour a glass of red wine, read a romance novel, and, of course, light my lil' moon. Definitely one of my favorite 'the internet made me do it' purchases." Get it from Amazon for $15.19+ (available in six sizes). 19. A gooseneck tablet and phone stand you can hook up to your bed frame or nightstand so you can mindlessly scroll TikTok — look, Ma, no hands! — while Netflix also plays in the background. 😈 Promising review:"It is a very cool device and I love using it with my Kindle and Kindle page turner for hands-free reading!!! It is very secure and doesn't move once attached properly. It is tough to adjust if it's not attached and I like that. Highly recommend!" — Dottie Get it from Amazon for $20.89+ (available in black and white). 20. A hands-free Bluetooth remote so you can read an e-book or scroll through TikTok without even having to *touch* your Kindle or phone. Amazon, It's also great to use while scrolling in the bath so you don't get your phone wet — check it out in action on TikTok! Promising reviews: "What a difference this makes. I'm usually TikTok-ing while in bed, and have my phone on a stand. Not having to raise my hand to scroll up or down is amazing!" — Phons S "I use this just to scroll while reading on my iPad. It allows me to curl up in the blankets while I have my iPad in a holder. (It may be lazy, but I'm obsessed all the same.) Super comfortable to hold/wear around your finger. Was easy to connect with my iPad and definitely worth the money in my opinion." — Mandi Arnold Get it from Amazon for $16.79+ (available in five colors). 21. A smudge-proof, transfer-proof lip stain masque that goes on blue and then peels off to reveal a natural matte shade that lasts for up to 10 hours! Promising reviews: "I didn't know what to expect when I received this product, but I have to say I am pleasantly surprised! I absolutely love it! I put it on as soon as it arrived. I kept it on for almost a minute, and when I wiped it off with a damp cotton ball, the color was beautiful. It's true to its word about the 12-hour stay power. I put a little lip balm over it and enjoyed eating, drinking, and talking. It didn't come off! Do you like lip stains? Get this product! It's a keeper. I will be ordering all of the shades." — Brandy Get it from Amazon for $18+ (available in 28 shades). 22. A hydrating eye stick to improve under eye elasticity and keep bags at bay so no one will be the wiser if you nostalgia-binged The Angry Beavers (my fellow '90s babies — it's on Amazon Prime!!!) into the wee hours of the morning. Plus, it comes in a cutesy polar bear container and, I mean, that's enough to sell me. How does this cute lil' guy work, you may be asking? It's filled with active marine ingredients like Icelandic moss, xylitol, niacinamide, and adenosine — that's how! Promising review: "I love this so much! It's super hydrating and feels really nice under the eyes. Recently my eyes have been super puffy due to allergies and this has been helping. I would recommend putting it in the fridge before you use it so it's extra cooling. I think that this product is comparable to if not better than Milk Makeup's Cooling Water Gel Stick (which I have also tried)." — Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (available in three formulas and in multipacks). 23. A MASSIVE 10-foot-by-10-foot throw you and all of your closest friends can cuddle up under when you gather for your annual Friday night Gilmore Girls watch parties. If you're having a hard time imagining just how big "big" is — this blanket is four times the size of your average throw! And — because this small biz truly gets marketing — that's 7'4" NBA player Boban Marjanovic modeling the gray blanket above. Promising review: "This is such a great blanket! It is so soft and big that no one is stealing the covers no matter how wrapped up in the blanket they are. Absolutely perfect for couples!" — Andrew N. Get it from Amazon or Big Blanket Co. for $179 (available in 10 colors/styles). 24. A pack of boba popping balls if your favorite type of drink is one you chew. Drop 'em in your tea, lemonade, juice — you name it! Promising review: "Definitely spend the money on this, it is so worth it! These have such great flavor and much better consistency than others I have tried! So good! I tried the strawberry in my loaded tea… I think I will be trying all of these flavors!!!" — Grace B. Get them from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in three sizes, six flavors, and in combo multipacks). 25. And a reusable straw — in a darling lil' keychain carrier — so you can suck down bubble tea at a moment's notice!! Boba Tribe Check out a TikTok of the boba straw — from small biz Boba Tribe — in action on TikTok. It's small enough to keep in your bag and take on the go! Promising review: "Super sturdy, easy to put together, cute, compact, allergen-safe, and simple to clean… It kind of solved all my problems with other reusable straws, and it's small enough to use with some other drinks other than boba." — Gemma Rodrick Get it from Boba Tribe for $16.99 (available in four colors). 26. A dimmable sad duck night-light that's basically a physical manifestation of you when your alarm goes off every morning. Amazon Promising review: "I ordered this lamp because of its appearance. I didn't NEED a depressed duck lamp ... but it has totally filled a void in my life I didn't know existed. Everyone who sees it pokes it. The lamp is actually very functional. It's got a really nice set of brightness options and the glow is yellowish, which is much nicer than white in a dim/dark room. One thing that isn't mentioned in the description is that its legs are utterly floppy. It's terrific." — Literated Get it from Amazon for $12.74. 27. A custom Pokémon card in the likeness of your pet!!! You can choose their Pokémon type, species, attacks, rarity, and more. You can even upgrade it with a holographic design! PS: Wild Pets Creations is a small biz from Stephanie Parcus. Promising review: " Beyond THRILLED with this card! I don't know anything about Pokémon but wanted to make this a very special gift for my partner and his beloved pup. Stephanie was super sweet and helpful, assisting me with choosing the right pic and getting the right details. I had to give it to him early cuz I was just too excited! It is amazing quality and absolutely perfect! He loves it so much! Thank you, thank you!!!" — Jennifer Wilson Get it from Wild Pets Creations on Etsy for $78 (available in three sizes and with or without a holographic design). 28. A miniature library or greenhouse kit with real LED lights if you were the type of kid who LOVED making dioramas for class. Now, you can make one in your spare time and then force your friends to take a "tour" whenever they're over. Hands Craft is an LA-based shop from Isaiah Lee who specializes in 3D wooden puzzles and miniatures for kids and adults. The kits come with everything you need to assemble your itty bitty room including paint, brushes, LED lights (with batteries), glue, and tweezers. Promising review: "I'm obsessed with this DIY mini library! It's so fun to put together and challenging enough to feel like a long-ish term project. The furniture is so cute, I'm really impressed by the quality of everything! I can't wait to start making the tiny books." — Amy Schwabauer Get them both from Hands Craft on Etsy; the library for $42.99 and the greenhouse for $42.99. 29. A coffee syrup dispenser set that'll make you feel like you're drinking a $7 cold brew from that trendy coffee shop in town when, in reality, you didn't spend a dime and made it yourself. So basically... it's a step toward being even more financially responsible. New England Stories is a small business that specializes in home and kitchen products. Promising review: "These are worth the money! There are labels for almost every basic syrup as well as blanks, so you can label them yourself. If you get a regular-size Torani syrup bottle, it will hold the whole bottle, so you don't need to worry about the story of a quarter of the bottle of syrup. SO AESTHETICALLY PLEASING, TOO." — Naomi Get a set of four from Amazon for $26.99 (available in three colors and in two- and six-packs). 30. And a shaker of Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cinnadust so you can anoint your coffee, yogurt, ice cream, and toast with cinnamon-y, sugary goodness. Check out a TikTok of the Cinnadust in action. Get it from Amazon for $3.79. 31. A dino nugget pillow sure to resonate with anyone who could *literally* live off of chicken nuggies and never get sick of them. Promising review:"This dino chicken nugget pillow is a real Jurassic dream come true! It's the perfect cuddle companion for all the paleontologists-in-training or anyone with an insatiable appetite for comfort. Just be careful not to accidentally take a bite while you're napping, because it looks deliciously deceiving!" — LadyTee Get it from Amazon for $8.49+ (available in three styles, two sizes, and in multipacks). 32. A Fujifilm Instax Mini Evo Instant Camera that combines the best of both worlds with a digital screen so you can actually see 👀 what you're shooting and then print your favorite pic on demand. It also connects to your phone via app and has a micro SD card so you can save all of your memories. Amazon Check it out on TikTok here! Promising review: "If you are looking for film photography that you can also edit and print, this is the camera for you. This has been the best purchase I have ever made. Perfect for traveling. Love the vintage look of the camera as well. Fujfilm has done it again. Go buy it." — Jewel Get it from Amazon for $225.49+. 33. Some Glamnetic press-on nails which come in various lengths, shapes, and styles, and — the most important "and" there is — reviewers say they last for two+ weeks!!! Glamnetic is a small business that specializes in magnetized false lashes and uniquely-designed, reusable press-on nails. Promising review:"I saw these all over my TikTok FYP and was so curious to try them. The Mariposa nails are the first ones that I have tried and they are absolutely beautiful, and just after two days I have gotten so many compliments. The glue holds super well and the application process was super simple. I don't think that I will ever get acrylic nails again, as a set like this would likely be three times the price." — Leslie and Paige Get it from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in 45 styles). 35. A set of french fry clips so your Doritos never go stale again 🙌🏻 And when they're not in use, the magnetic set sticks right to your fridge so you won't misplace them. Promising review: "These are very cute and I love the magnet holder to stick on my fridge so they are easily accessible. Not sure about the durability, haven't used very long." — Save the Bees Get a set of 12 clips from Amazon for $14.90. 36. A decorative cat towel that'll silently watch you microwave your day-old pizza or scroll TikTok on the toilet. Promising review: "I did not buy this to actually use as a towel. To me it doesn't seem like it would be good at serving this purpose as the material is not very absorbent, however it is great for decoration purposes. It is really, really adorable! I love how there's little snap buttons to keep it in place. I highly recommend this as a decorative gift for the cat lover in your life or for yourself if you love kitties! Great purchase!" — Crystal Get it from Amazon for $13.59+ (available in 36 designs). 37. A stacking ring set you can wear together or space out so multiple fingers can get in on the fun. Amazon BuzzFeed writer Emma Lord is a big fan of this brand! Here is what she has to say about their pieces: " For what it's worth, Pavoi — the company behind this piece — has gone TikTok viral time and time again for its classic, modern, and expensive-looking pieces. I personally own almost all my 'daily wear' jewelry from Pavoi and swear by it. Everything is so easy to accessorize and makes my outfits look and feel so much more put together, and the pieces are so durable that they're easily worth twice what I paid. Check out the rest of Pavoi's line of jewelry for more options, including earrings, bracelets, and anklets!" Promising review: "Love this ring stack! Great for the price. Wore on vacation because I didn't want to bring my expensive rings and they didn't even tarnish in the ocean! Would definitely recommend." — Julia C. Get it from Amazon for $11.87+ (available in sizes 5–9 and in two styles and two colors). 38. An axe-shaped pizza cutter so once dinner is over, you can pretend you're Mia Goth in Pearl. Do the dishes?? "NO, I'M A STAR!!!" Amazon Promising reviews: "I love my new pizza cutter...'Here's Johnny' is getting old for my family, but I don't care, I love it!" — CS1212 "I bought it just for the reaction, which was as expected — laughter. Turns out it cuts great, better than my regular pizza cutter, and it is surprisingly ergonomic." — STC Get it from Amazon for $6.70. 39. A freakin' cherry toilet brush certain to brighten up your bathroom and your mood when you inevitably have to clean it... Check out a TikTok of the cherry toilet brush in action. Promising review: "This toilet brush makes me want to clean my toilet. It is so cute, exactly what I wanted, and works perfectly!! Fits nicely into my bathroom decor. It was delivered in perfect condition and I've used it three times now. If you're thinking about buying it!" — Michelle Maroon Get it from Amazon for $18.99 (also available in orange). 40. A puffer jacket koozie for the person who's always sipping on an artisanal double IPA that was fermented in a painfully trendy Portland craft brewery and — if anyone asks — is absolutely worth the $14 you paid for a single can. Puffin Drinkwear Small biz Puffin Drinkwear makes all sorts of cozies from plaid flannels and life vests to sleeping bags and knit sweaters so make sure you give their other offerings a look. Promising review: "The arms are more sturdy than I thought they would be. They're handles! Incredible quality that has made two people I gifted them to extremely happy!" — Juliann G. Get it from Puffin Drinkwear for $19.95 (available in 12 colors). 41. An embroidered sweatshirt that pays homage to your favorite Staten Island vampiric hotspot: Nadja's. Neon Thief / Etsy It comes from Neon Thief, a Salt Lake City, Utah–based small biz. BuzzFeeder Elizabeth Lilly owns this and says: "I love it! It's washed well for more than a year and I get compliments from strangers who have superb TV taste." Promising reviews: "This sweatshirt makes me want to suck throat juice like it's Grey Goose." — Becca Daley Get it from from Neon Thief on Etsy for $49.30 (available in unisex sizes S–3X). 42. A spinning pill dispenser so you'll feel like a contestant on The Price Is Right or Wheel of Fortune... even though you know no matter what you spin, you will end up with a multivitamin, fish oil, and Prozac. Amazon, Check out a TikTok of the pill dispenser in action. Promising review:"So I am horrible about remembering if I took my pills. And I HATE digging into the old pill boxes or doing the tip-over. I don't know what it is, but I have always disliked it. I hung this on my wall right by the kitchen, so I pass it like 5,000 times a day, and I can't not see it. It is so fun pushing the little orange button to watch the meds fall out. I mean, it kind of feels like a really weird game of Wheel of Fortune, but I like it." — Grofica Get it from Amazon for $29.99+ (available in four colors). 43. A crossword book from A24 with 99 puzzles that will test your knowledge on everything from slasher films and Miyazaki animations to Twin Peaks and Spaceballs. Heck, there's even an opportunity for you to flex your your Soviet cinema muscle. A24 Get it from A24 for $34. Reviews in this post have been edited for length and/or clarity.
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23-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
25 Products That Are Downright Weird, But Also Ridiculously Delightful
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 · A mayo hair mask, a stress ball shaped like a llama, and a reverse coloring book — just to name a few of the silly things you'll find in this post. 1. A blackhead remover toy for the most oddly satisfying toy you've ever seen. Sure, it's gross as heck, but if you enjoy watching videos of pimples being popped and hooves being trimmed, this toy is probably perfect for you. Promising review: "I have trichotillomania and really love these little guys. They help refocus my habit, and the pull is very satisfying and realistic. I've had to repurchase already, and I'll reorder more in the future. Can't recommend these enough, as I've been searching for this type of tool for a long time." — Danika Hill Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in two styles). 2. Gracula — a Dracula-themed garlic crusher here to make mincing garlic a seamless and fun process. Now all you need is a buttery piece of crusty bread, and you've got yourself a delicious garlic bread snack. Promising review: "I love this little guy. I found him on a BuzzFeed list and had to have it as soon as I saw it! I've minced as many as five cloves in it in seconds. It's a little tricky getting all of the garlic out once minced (I use a silicone basting brush to get most of it, but I always use more than the recipe calls for anyway, so it's not a deal breaker). Cleanup is a breeze because he goes right in the dishwasher!" — Barbie Get it from Amazon for $18.99. 3. A shaved sheep plushie you can love in two different ways — with a zippered wooly coat on or off. Either way, this smiling little cutie is happy to become your new BFF. Promising review: "I love him. He is so cute and so well-made. He is the perfect size and shape. I named him Banana Peel Son since his wool comes off like a banana peel. Adorable. Would recommend to everyone." — Lexie Collins Get it from Amazon for $9.99. 4. And on the subject of cute toys, a banana duck plushie that's impossible not to adore. Hello!!! It's a banana!! It's a duck!! And it's soft and cozy and just waiting to be squished!!! Amazon Promising review:"Once you get this duck, your life will be changed. It is soft and plush and perfect for snuggling! Banana duck is life." — Sarah Kenton Get it from Amazon for $13.99+ (available in four sizes and six styles). 5. A bottle of hair mayo (yes, you read that right) that, get real egg (well, egg yolk extract) and is designed to hydrate and smooth hair and help reduce frizz. Promising review: "I have dead hair from bleaching it so much, and I was a bit skeptical if this would work, but oh my god, it makes my hair softer than a corgi's bottom. And it smells really good, too. Will definitely restock when I run out!" — hanyouinlove Get it from Amazon for $23.50. 6. A plush human dog bed if you've ever found yourself longingly staring at sweet Fido in his dog bed and felt a pang of jealousy that you couldn't snuggle up with him in there. Well! Fido can come join you in your dog bed for all the lazy day snugs! Be warned: Neither of you will ever want to get up from here. The bed comes with a matching pillow and blanket. It's even got side pockets for storing books, snacks, remotes, etc. Promising review:"I've had this for a few weeks now, and it's pretty wonderful. I'm a 6-foot-tall woman, and I can say it's long enough, and the dogs love it too. I was worried it would shed a lot with the fuzzy strings, but it does not. Extra bonus: The blanket is the neatest thing, with ultra-soft fibers, long and fuzzy on one side and super short on the other. If you need a comfy little nook, get this." — S. Wilson Get it from Amazon for $159.99 (available in five colors). 7. A reverse coloring book that comes completely colored in, so your job is to add the outlines and really help bring the images to life! Such an interesting twist on a classic activity! 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!) 8. A jewelry holder for a unique, one-of-a-kind way to keep your accessories in an organized, one-of-a-kind storage spot. Promising review: "Perfect for someone who has many rings. Nice way to store and display." — Anna Get it from Amazon for $7.99+ (available in six colors). 9. A super cute snail soap dispenser that's so cute, you'll def want to stock up and get one for each sink in your home. Amazon Promising review:" I LOVE this snail. I mean, I knew he was gonna be cute, I was excited to get him in the mail, but the amount of joy he brings my household is ridiculous. This is one of my favorite things about my kitchen, and I have a damn cute kitchen. He isn't incredibly sturdy but he doesn't need to be, and for the price I have no qualms. He doesn't hold much soap at a time but again, he makes us so happy that we literally could not care less. I named him Frank and I smile every time I wash dishes. We even catch ourselves thanking him and saying hi to him now and then. 10/10 just buy the snail." — Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in three colors, as well as a set of three). 10. Lightsaber chopsticks for ensuring The Force is really with you with every dumpling or piece of sushi you take. Promising review:"Was so stoked to get these and they're amazing! Both sets came with pull tabs in them so my batteries are fresh and ready for Chinese nights! Overall they're very nice." — Becca boop Get two pairs from Amazon for $16.97. 11. A llama-shaped stress ball that is oh so squeezable and oh so cute, you're never gonna wanna leave the house without the little guy by your side. Subway delays? Give lil' llama a squeeze. Office coffee machine broken? Give lil' llama a squeeze. Karen from HR giving you a hard time? Give lil' llama a squeeze!!!!! Amazon Promising review:"I tend to get rather stressed and have been known to accidentally obliterate stress balls. Thankfully, this llama is quite sturdy and hasn't shown any signs of wear and tear yet despite frequent and intense use over the past few weeks. Based on that, I fully expect him to endure for a long time to come." — Rachel L Get it from Amazon for $13.99. 12. A set of giant googly eyes because why wouldn't you want to turn random inanimate objects around your home into little creatures watching your every move? Come on, you have to admit the more you look at look cute. Amazon Promising review:"We got a new oil tank this week in our basement. Our basement is super old and drab, and I wanted to do something fun to liven it up a little. I bought these to have some fun, and I don't regret a thing. Totally worth it." — E Yaz Get them from Amazon for $6.99+ (available in three sizes and several sets). 13. A flexible vase that looks like it'll have as much fun displaying your favorite flowers and faux plants as you will have while finding odd places to display it and ways to position it. 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). 14. A set of light-up bath bombs to bring pretty colors, delicious lavender/rose scents, and a FRIGGIN PARTY to your next bath!! These come in six different scents including lavender, aloe, ocean, rose, and more. Promising review: "Disco in my bath! This product is such a nice distraction from a stressful life! The scents are not overpowering; they're light and soothing. They don't seem to deposit rings a real plus with a soaker tub! But the best part is to save the little center bit and set it aside for a real party with wine and candles. Sending these out to stressed family now as random pick me ups." — Katrin Sullivan Get a set of six from Amazon for $19.98. 15. An adorable and super funny cat hand towel purr -fect for keeping in your bathroom and/or kitchen. All your guests are gonna wanna know is where they can get one for themselves. Promising review:"Adorable! Got this for my grandpa as a gift since he has recently become a 'cat dad' to two tuxedo cats. He laughed when he saw it, so I know he liked it. Seems well made and should hopefully hold up through use and washing." — JM Get it from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in 35 styles). 16. A Silly Poopy hide-and-seek toy that lights up, sings, and drops hints to encourage young ones to come find it. This makes for a great activity the whole family can enjoy! If your little ones smiling and giggling alone doesn't put a smile on your face, then surely hearing them say the word "poopy" over and over will. John Mihaly / BuzzFeed Promising review:"Let me tell you that if you want hours of endless fun of hide and go seek without having to hide yourself, this is a must-get! When hidden, it makes various toot noises and says stuff so the kids know if they are close. And when they find it and press the button to sing the Silly Poopy you will dance and sing along!!! Doesn't need batteries, and come on, it's poop. Who doesn't think poop and toot noises are funny? And if they don't, they are lying to themselves. A must-have for fun with your kids without barely doing any work!!" — andrea kelli gorman Get it from Amazon for $12.99. 17. A spinning wheel pill dispenser to turn the chore of taking your medication into a time where you feel like a game show contestant for just a few minutes. Promising review:"So I am horrible about remembering if I took my pills. And I HATE digging into the old pill boxes or doing the tip-over. I don't know what it is, but I have always disliked it. I hung this on my wall right by the kitchen, so I pass it like 5,000 times a day, and I can't not see it. It is so fun pushing the little orange button to watch the meds fall out. I mean, it kind of feels like a really weird game of Wheel of Fortune, but I like it." — Grofica Get it from Amazon for $35.99 (available in four colors). 18. A sweet little pet cloud because puppies, kittens, and even baby fishies all require food, cleaning, and daily upkeep. If you're longing for some companionship without the effort, this fluffy BFF is just perfect. Bonus: no hefty vet bills to pay. Party People is a small biz based in the UK that sells gag gifts and party supplies. Promising review:"This pet cloud is so full of life and energy! As soon as I opened the box he jumped out and gave me a big hug! Might've been high IDK." — Owen Get it from Party People on Etsy for $6.53+ (available with or without a gift bag). 19. A candy machine dispenser that'll make you ~excited~ for the 3 p.m. need-a-sweet-treat slump because it's like having your own personal vending machine (no cash required). Not to mention, it'll look so cool sitting out on your kitchen counter or WFH desk. 20. A pack of cowboy hat straw covers because why the heck not?! Think of how many compliments you'll get on your morning commute when people see the way you accessorize your tumbler straw. 21. A pack of glittery sloth sponges that might just prevent your dishes from piling up in the sink. You may be wondering how they'll do that. Well, wouldn't you be excited to clean your plate immediately after a meal in order to spend time with this smiley little cutie?! Promising review: "They are very cute and efficient little sponge scrubbers. I love the loop so that I can hang it on the soap dispenser. Nice details at a fair price." — Tertia B. Get a pack of three from Kikkerland for $10 or Amazon for $13.50. 22. A build-on mug because said not to play with she never said anything about the vessel that holds coffee and tea. How's this for a mug that'll get you excited to get out of bed in the morning?! Amazon Promising review:"This is by far one of the most unique coffee cups/gifts I've ever purchased. I bought this for my adult daughter, who is an avid Lego collector. I surprised her with this random gift, and she was absolutely over the moon about it. Apparently, I won the Mother of the Year award lol. If you have someone in your life who loves Lego bricks, you gotta get this for them. They will love you for it. Yes, you actually can build things in your coffee cup!!!" — Michelle Hargenrader Get it from Amazon for $12.99 (available in eight colors). 23. A brilliant Shrek toothpaste topper to give you a good chuckle when you brush your teeth. Seriously, dentists should start recommending everyone own one of these. CasualChicken / Etsy CasualChicken is a small business based in Irvine, California that sells an array of unique 3D-printed items. Promising review:"My order came well packaged and on time. Gifted it to my friend, and she thinks it is hilarious." — Grace Get it from CasualChicken on Etsy for $11.99. 24. A floating cabana bar because who doesn't want to have their favorite cocktails, soft drinks, and snacks on hand during a pool day? Without having to get out of the pool THAT IS. Funboy Promising review:"This makes our pool days complete! Holds a wide variety of beverages and ice and they stay cold for hours. It's super cute and just the right size for our pool." — Robin B. Get it from Funboy for $79 (available in four colors) or Amazon for $79 (available in two colors). 25. A mini inflatable tube guy that'll have the time of his dang life no matter where you put him. He's the carefree little companion your home is missing. Promising review:" I opened the package and screamed for joy! As I placed the 9-volt battery, my hands were trembling with what was going to happen next! As I turned on the wacky waving inflatable tube man, I knew I have a friend for life. Someone you can really count on cheering you up when you are feeling down. He brought me such joy I started to cry with laughter and happiness." — Robert Wurstner Get it from Amazon for $11.66.
