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21-04-2025
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36 Quirky Pieces Of Home Decor If Your Aesthetic Can Be Defined As Eccentric
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 · Your home should reflect just how weird you are (complimentary). 1. A ceramic Frankenstein-themed cookie jar revealing who the real cookie monster is. Put your delicious ~creations~ in this kooky jar! 2. Prismatic window film — get a little more privacy with these pretty prisms. Plus, when the sun shines through, you'll see rainbows everywhere. What an easy solution to a lack of color! Promising review:"Buy it just for the prisms! I can't tell you how surprised and delighted we were at the rainbow effect this film has. I bought it to make a window overlooking the street more private, and I thought I would appreciate seeing the rainbow colors on the window itself. But then, when the light was shining on it at the right angle, it cast these beautiful rainbow colors on the wall. So I bought a second roll to put on one of our master bedroom windows that overlooks our neighbor's patio so I don't have to draw the curtains. In the morning now, the light comes in at just the right angle to pass through the rainbow prism and cast beautiful rainbow colors on the the the cat." — J. B. Get it from Amazon for $5.80+ (available in 14 sizes and four colors). 3. A contemporary cloud-shaped coffee table sure to take your living room's aesthetic to new heights! Who needs a coffee table book when the table itself is unique enough to be a conversation starter? Promising review:"Love this coffee table. I was looking for one that was sturdy and safe for children. If you love modern or pop art decor, this is great! Cleans up like a dream!" — wendy Get it from Amazon for $199+ (available in three sizes and two colors). 4. A dimmable sad duck night-light who is just oh so relatable. He just needs to lie down real quick forever. This night-light has a 30-minute timer so you don't have to get up and turn it off before falling asleep. Promising review: "I ordered this lamp because of its appearance. This 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 $15.99. 5. Or a color-changing mushroom night-light in case you need a ~fun-gi~ around to keep your surroundings lit up as the sun sets. Its brightness even automatically changes depending on the brightness of the environment. 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 because I don't have to worry about accidentally leaving it on. Super cute, and the little, itty-bitty lighting element does a good job of lighting. It's 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. 6. An abstract handmade ceramic vase that's covered in faces in a Picasso-esque style. Amazon, Promising review:"This is my favorite vase! It's beautiful for a centerpiece on my dining table. Love the print, the quality, and the size. Very unique. Already received tons of compliments." — Laura Demetrious Get it from Amazon for $22.99+ (available in three styles and a two-pack). 7. A whimsical tufted side chair with gorgeous floral upholstery, a curved back, and gold-colored legs sure to liven up your home. You're gonna have to get used to your guests constantly asking where you got this cute and comfy chair. Wayfair Promising reviews: "Beautiful, stylish chair! We just love it! Easy and super quick to assemble. It's comfortable, and we love the way the back of the chair curves around." — Anonymous "I am over the moon for this chair. My guest room is now my sanctuary, and this chair really pulled everything together with a focal point." — Lara Get it from Wayfair for $159.99+ (available in four colors). 8. A vinyl coaster set because keeping your furniture safe from watermarks is truly rock 'n' roll. Promising review: "I love these! They are so cute and they get compliments every time someone sees them. They aren't too big or small and they don't take up a lot of space on the table." — Candace Get a pack of six from Amazon for $11.99. 9. A pair of astronaut bookends for keeping your favorite titles in line. Now that book you're reading on anti-gravity, the one that's *chuckles* hard to ~put down~, will have a ~space~ of its own to return to when you're done with it. 10. A too-cool-for-school aluminum side table with a dripping detail that forms its four legs. This contemporary accent table features an opaque black glass top you'll love placing your martinis and To Be Read books on top of. Promising review:"I love, love, love this end table! It's beautiful, and the glass top fits smoothly with no trouble. It's a gorgeous conversation piece." — Dee Dee Get it from Amazon for $165.99+ (available in two colors). 11. A whimsical dimmable candle warmer lamp so you don't have to bother with open flames to fill your bedroom with lovely aromas. It even has a timer with a shutoff function for your safety. Promising review:"This is a beautiful candle warmer, and it works splendidly. I would recommend that anyone looking for a candle warmer that warms from a heating lamp get this one as long as they love the flower look. I do!" — reader Get it from Amazon for $29.73+ (available in 11 colors). 12. A sweet-looking melting ice pop sculpture to remind you of the ephemerality of to bring color and whimsy to your bookshelf. Whatever floats your boat. Stephen Wiens Studio is a small Etsy shop making nature, color, and light-inspired pieces. Promising review:"This piece is even more beautiful in person. Excellent customer service. I will definitely be ordering another one soon!" — Kimberly Barrios Get it from Stephen Wiens Studio on Etsy for $29.34 (available in 11 colors). 13. A melting Dali-inspired clock if this surrealist painter is one of your favorites, and having this iconic design will remind you of "The Persistence of Memory." Promising review: "This is an awesome clock for anyone who loves Dali and surrealist art. It is a great value for the money, considering it is super cool and seems to be good quality. The whole clock is encased in a distorted plastic bubble, which is very cool. The metallic part is also plastic, which is fine. It ticks a bit loudly, but I personally like that. I'm just glad such a cool clock is also fully functional." — Zach Get it from Amazon for $13.99. 14. A steel ladder rack so you can display your throw blankets, jewelry, scarves, or whatever else you want draped in view of guests. Promising review:"Perfect in lieu of a towel rack near the shower. This helps keep towels within reach and truly looks like a piece of art in the bathroom once you add a few hooks to it." — KGreen Get it from Amazon for $66 (available in three colors). 15. A mini disco ball diffuser to help turn your bedroom into a retro-inspired aromatherapeutic spa. Plus, you can set it so it rotates and changes colors! According to Johns Hopkins, you may want to avoid diffusing oils around larger groups and young children because of the side effects of different oils. You may also want to avoid using an oil diffuser around pets with breathing problems, according to the ASPCA. Promising review:"Completely delightful! If you are looking at it, just go ahead and buy two. One for you and to give to your bestie! It's about to be your favorite household accessory! Yes, you will want one in every room just to make you smile! 100% recommend!" — Christian Get it from Amazon for $33.95+ (available in two sizes and four colors). 16. A funky and colorful modern pendant chandelier whose exposed bulbs will make you feel like you're constantly having a bright idea! And who's to say that you're not?! Oh, and you can adjust the droop of each wire to your specifications. Amazon Promising review:"It's a hit! My toddler and I love it. Even friends that come over love it! It was easy to install, has BRIGHT lights, and the colors are vibrant. It's absolutely perfect for a toddler room!" — chula Get it from Amazon for $49.99+ (available in three sizes). 17. A ceramic bust nightstand — caught somewhere between artist and art history major? Then this playful sculpted bust was made for you! Get it from Urban Outfitters for $199 (originally $229; available in two colors). 18. A sardine can-shaped cat scratcher if you and your feline companion have a love of tinned fish that cannot be matched. This fun scratcher has space for your purring pet to climb and lounge, too. Promising review: "This is super cute, and the cats love it. I bought it to replace a much larger scratcher that lasted five years before it started shedding too much. I hope this will last just as long. These are full-grown, full-size cats (one of which is much 'fuller' than average), and the size is perfect. The openings on each side are quite generous. Lots of fun!" — Paula L Get it from Amazon for $79.95 (available in two colors). 19. A faux zebra hide rug to help bring the savannah home. This faux suede rug was made to be durable and easy to clean. So don't be afraid to get your safari on! Promising review: "I love, love, love this faux zebra rug. It's perfect for a little desk area and great for under the wheels of a chair. This is priced well and was delivered on time. It's so pretty!!" — Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $69.99+ (available in four sizes and eight colors/styles). 20. A set of bewitching butterfly lights you can hang across a wall, ceiling, window, or doorway. You'll feel like a merry mystic whose lore has yet to be discovered! Amazon Promising review:"These butterfly lights were a requested Christmas present. My 10-year-old daughter loves them! These lights have been in use on and off since Christmas, and they work perfectly. She has requested another set. Will buy more." — Jamie Get it from Amazon for $19.99 (available in six colors). 21. A lemon desk lamp — there's nothing sour about this cute cordless light! It has a flexible gooseneck arm so you can direct its light in any of 360 degrees. Amazon, Promising review: "I got this light because I didn't want the overheads on when I was reading books to my child. It provides enough light to read. Additionally, I got it for power outage situations so that we can still read books, and the light source is more pleasing than that of a flashlight or lantern. Very happy with it." — Miss Ms K Get it from Amazon for $21.99 (available in three colors). 22. A flower-shaped velvet armchair if you want your home office to have a fun, chic vibe. This soft and comfy chair might just make the workday a little less painful, both physically and existentially. Promising reviews:"The padding is very soft and feels luxurious! It's very modern and really looks great in my home office." — Jamiea41519 "This chair is great! It was easy to put together and is very comfortable! I needed something with a back to replace the stool I had for my vanity. This was exactly what I was looking for. It's really sturdy too!" — Stephanie Get it from Amazon for $69.99+ (available in seven colors). 23. A duck seat cushion to help prevent any quack — I mean back aches while you're working from home. Promising review: "This product is a little smaller than maybe what I was expecting. Regardless, it is still very comfortable. I spend a lot of my time sitting on the computer but don't have a legitimate desk chair, and this has definitely been a breath of fresh air for my rather unforgiving wooden kitchen chairs. Plus, I was looking for something cute and fun to bring some more color to my apartment, and this adorable duck definitely accomplishes that. I think it would be extra perfect for kids, too!" — Claire Rorick Get it from Amazon for $29.99. 24. A pair of hydrating gemstone bar soaps because why shouldn't cleaning your hands feel like a magical experience? They even have real crystals inside of them! Amazon Promising review:"I purchased this for my adult daughter's birthday. As you probably know, they are hard to shop for. The look in her eyes when she opened the package said it all. She also said it was so beautiful that she might use it as bathroom decor. This is elegance in the soap world." — Jus Sheryl Get them from Amazon for $22.95+ (available in four styles). 25. A modern velvet storage bench whose unique design will help bring your bedroom into the 22nd century. Put this at the foot of your bed, and store your extra sheets and blankets inside! Get it from Amazon for $149.99 (available in six colors). 26. A set of colorful sushi magnets perfect for keeping your to-do lists mounted to your fridge. Which actually makes total sense since eating fish can help improve your memory. Amazon Promising review: "These magnets are super cute! We got them for our 1-year-old daughter and she loves sticking them to the fridge! We didn't think the small magnet on each piece would be strong, but we were wrong; they work great. Sushi pieces are realistic looking as well." — Stephanie Chan Get a set of eight for $12.99. 27. A groovy mushroom lamp if your aesthetic can best be defined as retro meets mid-century. Let this lil' lamp's warm glow keep you safe from the dreary and offensive "big light." Lotus Atelier is a small business! Promising review:"Chic and fun. Replica of a famous lamp at a great price point. Put it in my son's room for a pop of color." — teri baron Get it from Lotus Atelier on Amazon for $45.95 (available in four colors). 28. A (dare I say) sexy red lip telephone because the '90s called that's it. The '90s called. Are you gonna answer it, or what? Promising review:"Very cute phone. It's very lightweight so it moves around when you are talking on it. Easy to assemble. The ringer is loud, and the numbers are easy to read. Purchased more for its attractive design. Would definitely purchase again." — KALEN CARROLL Get it from Amazon for $16.99+ (available in three colors). 29. A wavy full-length mirror that might just turn your room into a Hot Spot so your friends can take selfies in it. This can be mounted on a wall or left leaning against one. (BTW, this has a similar vibe as the famous Ultrafragola mirror for a lot less $$$.) Promising review: "I was nervous about buying this when it first came out, but it arrived perfectly intact and is absolutely beautiful. The border is like a velvet suede and looks SO nice." — funkypisces Get it from Amazon for $119+ (available in five colors). 30. A cloud light so you can make your room feel like an airy dreamscape. These fluffy clouds can change colors, simulate lightning clouds, and even play music. Sync your cloud to change colors as your favorite songs play! Promising review: "My child has been asking for a cloudscape on her wall/ceiling for some time now, and after I saw this product and the reviews, I took a risk and bought two of them. I was shocked at how many accessories for hanging these up and securing the cords to the ceiling and wall came with the product. And the options for different types of hanging and adhesion were plentiful. I was able to hang the clouds up in probably a total of 10 minutes. After fluffing the clouds a bit and letting my daughter pick the exact right spot, we were so happy with the result! The brightness, color options, pattern options, etc were endless. My daughter enjoys having the app on her phone because it makes it fun to create the mood she is looking for, depending on the occasion (she also likes to mess with me by making them blink or change when she's not in the room and I am in there picking up laundry or what have you). She also enjoys having the timer feature so that she can go to sleep with it on. Overall, I'm very impressed and highly recommend this product!" — JHay Get it from Amazon for $25.99. 31. A coiled snake candle holder for all you mystics out there. It's the perfect size for a tea candle, though some reviewers suggest using it as a little holder for your keys or change. 32. A spicy Live Nudes neon sign sure to pique your guests' interests. Promising review:"I looooove this light! It's a basic LED light. It's super bright, and you can change the brightness easily. I highly recommend this light. Perfect addition to my stream room, lol." — Fefe Duran Get it from Amazon for $33.79 (available in three other styles). 33. A retro radio tissue holder because the carton box that tissues come in are do you say? Cute enough for your home. This will help ~turn the dial up~ on your darling aesthetic! Psst — this is compatible with tissues from a small cube box or just tissues pulled out of the box, not a full-size one! Promising review:"It's adorable! I currently have it filled with tissues from a small cube box. Works great! Perfect addition to my teal and gold bedroom decor!" — Michelle W Get it from Amazon for $14.99 (available in two colors). 34. A pair of bird figurines that'll add subtle sophistication to your shelf of tchotchkes. Wherever they end up nesting in your home, they will look exquisite! Amazon Promising review: "Gorgeous pieces! They look way more expensive than the price I paid!! They are beautiful and provide a perfect accent to the area I had in mind. The pieces are versatile in that they can go in so many different places in the home. I ultimately decided to place them in my bathroom on a hanging shelf arrangement." — I love my dog Get them from Amazon for $11.99+ (available in four size combinations and colors). 35. A 5-piece floating mushroom shelf set — place your special knickknacks on these mystical floating shelves! Hand-painted to look like the real deal, these shelves will fit in perfectly with your cottagecore aesthetic. Amazon, Get it from Amazon for $39.99 (available in two styles). 36. A cool TV console to give your media center a modern upgrade. You'll have plenty of space for devices as well as cute odds and ends. It's also got adjustable shelves and a cable management system so you don't have to cut a hole in the back to thread cords. And its fluted panel sliding doors just add a certain je ne sais quoi! Promising review: "I am so impressed with this TV stand! It looks amazing and is exactly as described! There were no issues with shipping or packaging. It looks and feels like solid wood and the color is a great neutral. I did an extensive search for this size and style at a good price point. This was one of the best options out there. I would not hesitate to purchase!" — Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $269. The reviews for this post have been edited for length and clarity.
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18-04-2025
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If You Were A Weird Kid Who Grew Up To Be A Weirder Adult, You'll Probably Love These 35 Products
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 · Sometimes you just need to let your inner weird kid shine, and get yourself a horror movie-themed coloring book and a duck-shaped salad bowl. 1. A set of lil' cat butt coasters so all your beverages can come with a side of 😳🐱😳🐱😳. Promising review:"These kitty coasters are the perfect blend of cute and practical! The craftsmanship is excellent, with intricate details that bring the cat design to life. They're thick enough to protect my furniture from hot or cold drinks without being bulky. Plus, they add such a fun and cozy touch to my home decor! I've received so many compliments on them from guests — they're definitely a conversation starter. Bonus: they make a fantastic gift for any cat lover. Highly recommend!" — Renae Get a set of three from Amazon for $9.99. 2. A set of TikTok-famous Globbles, which are about to be your favorite stress-relieving fidget toy. These colorful balls are squishy, stretchy, and stick to pretty much any flat surface you throw them at *without* leaving any messy residue. TikTokers have a blast tossing these at walls and ceilings to see the satisfying way they glom onto them. Promising review:"I have bought these over and over again for gifts. My own children have played with these balls repeatedly. We even left one on the ceiling to see how long it would stay for. It lasted four months before we decided to take it down. Since they are so sticky, they get dirty pretty quickly. All you have to do is a quick rinse in the sink and an air dry, then you are good to go. Great for adults and children! Will be buying again." — Valerie Young Get a set of six from Amazon for $10.99+ (also available in a pack of 16). 3. A dimmable sad duck nightlight because sometimes you just have to look at this emotionally deflated creature on your desk and be like, "Welp. At least I'm doing better than that little dude." 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 $15.99. 4. Murdle, Volume 1, a true essential for anyone who relaxes to true crime podcasts or Only Murders in the Building. The book is full of 100 mystery-themed logic puzzles with four different levels of difficulty that they can do solo or with pals, and in order or out of order (although if they do it in order, they get the full scoop on Deductive Logico and Inspector Irratino, whose hilarious misadventures guide you through the book). Check out a TikTok of Murdle in action. The best part?? Once you finish "Murdling," you can use your sleuthing skills on Volume 2, Volume 3, and a whole BUNCH of other themed Murdle books! Promising review: "The puzzles are a lot of fun but the characters, story lines, and other details take the Murdle experience to another level. I have no idea how the author came up with all of this creativeness! You can Murdle solo or with friends. I look forward to future volumes but this one will keep me busy for awhile!" — Liz Gately Get it from Amazon for $10.25. 5. And Just Chilling & Killing, a "cozy adult coloring book" for anyone whose favorite lullaby is a murder podcast. This includes 24 pages inspired by your favorite horror movies so you can color your way through bloodbaths and murders galore! Amazon, Demi's Colouring Corner is a UK-based business run by Demi, a mother of two who loves all things horror and coloring. Another psst — you can pick up a cult-fave colored pencil set on Amazon for $9.59! Promising review: "This book is a must-have for horror lovers. So many adorable renditions of classic and newer horror movies that are a blast to color. I like the simple style because it allows me to add my own flair and techniques like a lot of the popular 'cozy' coloring books nowadays. I so hope this artist does a second version because I plan to finish every single picture in this book!" — AyemmeJay Get it from Amazon for $8.80. 6. A mini Bob Ross paint-by-numbers kit for anyone on their "happy accidents" beat — this itty bitty set comes with everything you need to create three tiny masterpieces of your very own. Amazon, The kit comes with three different numbered canvas designs, seven paint pots, a mini brush, and an easel. Promising review: "I have to admit I was skeptical because of the price and size. However, I got these for my husband for his birthday (he loves Bob Ross) and what a find!! We had so much fun mixing colors and painting. Would definitely recommend. The fact that they are small makes them even more special. I wish there were more to paint!" — slb m Get it from Amazon for $6.80. 7. " The Peckish Pirates," a brand spanking new addition to the cult-favorite Magic Puzzle series so beloved on TikTok. Like the others before it, this isn't just a puzzle, but a whimsically illustrated, colorful journey — there are tons of Easter eggs in it, a collection of miniature scenes full of optical illusions and surprises, *plus* a magical twist at the end. You'll have to solve the puzzle to find out! Promising review:"Another stellar puzzle from Magic Puzzle Company, featuring high-quality pieces, a hidden final image, and a unique solving experience. The artwork is full of detail, making it an immersive and engaging build. The pieces fit together snugly, with no puzzle dust, and the final reveal adds an element of surprise. If you're looking for a high-quality puzzle that's more than just a standard jigsaw, this one is worth every penny." — Baloptimus Get it from Amazon for $22.99 (and check out the DELIGHTFUL assortment of Magic Puzzles for more options!). 8. A small duck-themed salad bowl so there's no such thing as a Sad Lunch Desk Salad ever again — now at least you have *one* coworker who will always quack you up mid-meal. Amazon Promising review:"I love this bowl for putting snacks in. It is good in the dishwasher and holds an okay amount of stuff. I love the cute face on it." — Mana McPhee Get it from Amazon for $22.99. 9. Wreck This Journal, a full color journal with prompts for you to write, paint, shred, and, in the words of Taylor Swift, "have a marvelous time ruining everything." 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 $9.59 or Bookshop for $14.88. 10. A Grim Steeper silicone tea infuser to remind you that life is, in fact, too short to skip on your delicious morning cuppa. Promising review: "My best friend loved this for her birthday. She loves Halloween and tea, and this was such a cute and perfect gift." — Harley Nixon Get it from Amazon for $9.99. 11. A light up solar frog figurine for your garden or porch so when you come home from that "just one drink" dinner past midnight, this croaky lil' fella can lovingly judge you for it. Promising review: "I love this! It's well painted, and the solar light works great. It is the cutest thing on my patio table." — solowithpits Get it from Amazon for $19.77. 12. A set of cowboy straw toppers to add some much-needed "yeehaw!" into your hydration regimen, and keep your straws safe from germs out here in the wild, bacterial west. Promising review:"So SO CUUUTE! 10/10!! Good product and keeps my straw from getting bugs or germs on it! Plus, it's really cute." — JennA Get a set of four from Amazon for $5.99. 13. A mini inflatable tube guy for your desk to cheer you on (or remind you to take a lil' dance break whenever you overwork yourself). Promising review:"OMG! I love this guy! These things, large and small, will ALWAYS make me laugh. My husband bought the desk version for me, and I can always count on it to make me laugh. My co-workers love it, too. People just stop by to turn him on for a quick pick-me-up. I would recommend getting the AC plug since batteries can run down fast. I think we should create a community of fellow air-dancer-havers and post clips of our little guys dancing to our favorite songs. Anyone in?" — Mark Get it from Amazon for $11.66. 14. A set of Goldfish fridge magnets — aka "Holdfish" — to instantly assert the superiority of this cracker to anyone who enters your home and dares to think they can suggest a snack food that doesn't smile back. Handy Cute Art is a Florida-based Etsy shop that specializes in quirky home products. Get a set of six from Handy Cute Art on Etsy for $10.20 (originally $12). 15. A " Grievance Journal," or rather a "burn book for the discerning misanthrope" — a darkly funny, satisfying, and cathartic journal with 52 prompts so you can purge yourself of the ~~darkness~~ of your daily irritations and inconveniences without alarming all your friends and neighbors. (Well, any more than you already do. 😈) Amazon Promising review: "Bought this intending to gift it to a friend but ended up getting really into the prompts and decided to keep it for myself. WOW, what an awesome way to vent and articulate the negativity you're feeling by actually forcing yourself to form coherent thoughts around your emotions. Cheaper and more effective than therapy, buying several more for friends and fam." — Alex Get it from Amazon for $27.99. 16. A blackhead remover anxiety relief toy perfect for anyone who likes to relax in the most bizarrely gross yet satisfying way possible. Reviewers mention this lil' dude helps give them relief from other less healthy fidget habits, like pulling and picking. 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 (available in two styles). 17. The Book of Weird and Unusual Trivia full of 704 pages (!!!) of bizarre facts, strange figures, and uncanny tidbits to make your brain go 🤯. This book contains trivia about everything from how Uranus used to be known as George to absurd stories of criminals throughout history to common misconceptions about things we do and see every day. Amazon Promising review:"A fun read while eating breakfast or chilling at the beach! My husband loves the fun facts in this book! I purchased another one for my mother-in-law's birthday gift and she loves it! A great book for teens as well!" — Ohana Maui Get it from Amazon for $11.69. 18. A set of cookie-shaped barrettes so delightfully realistic that you'll spend every day cosplaying as Cookie Monster's bride. Amazon Promising review:"Very cute, fun, and good value for the money. The quality is good and the design is very cute!" — margo Get a set of seven from Amazon for $9.99. 19. A goth popcorn maker and bowl for anyone who wants an extra side of spook with their saltiness. This silicone skull is so easy to use that you can pour in the kernels, pop it in the microwave for two to three minutes, and get eight cups of freshly popped popcorn without even having to use oil! Amazon Promising review: "This has got to be one of my favorite purchases of the entire year. It's absolutely perfect in every single way. P erfect size, perfect cook every single time, perfect little skully face. Incredibly simple to use and clean. I can't rave about this thing enough. Absolutely fantastic!" — Kelsi E McCoy Get it from Amazon for $16.99. 20. A shaved sheep plushie that is so! darn! FLUFFY!!!! that you will not be able to resist the adorable siren call of zipping its fuzzy little "coat" on and off when your brain needs a cozy vacation. 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." — Aerebys Stare Get it from Amazon for $10.99. 21. A spinning pill dispenser to make taking your meds feel like a game show or a trip to the carnival — sometimes you have to ~romanticize your life~ to remember the essentials in your daily routine!! You can even attach this to a wall or the fridge if you're feeling it. 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). 22. A wildly hilarious "screaming goat" button that has surprised reviewers by becoming a legit staple in their routine — people use it to get the attention of a classroom or break tension in the office or just to generally announce to anyone in your vicinity, "I've had it up to HERE and someone better get me a little treat IMMEDIATELY." Novelty888 is a small business that specializes in delightfully and oddly specific talking buttons. Promising review: "Got this for my wife to keep on her desk. She said it's been a big hit in the office! If she or her coworkers are having a tough time, this lightens the mood with just the press of a button." — Daniel Get it from Amazon for $17.99. 23. A pair of glowing lightsaber chopsticks to bring balance to The Force *and* to your sushi. 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. Get it from Amazon for $11.97 (available in two colors). 24. A pet cloud because honestly ... some of us were *not* cut out for the pet and plant parenthood, and this is our next best bet. This lil' bub does require "a lot of love and attention," plus a 30-minute walk and a steady diet of "tears of joy," but one look at that precious face and you'll be able to swing it. Party People/Etsy Party People is a UK-based Etsy shop established in 2018 that specializes in fun 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 $6.69+ (available with or without a gift bag). 25. A sword-shaped grater for anyone out there who isn't just a cheese lover, but a cheese gladiator. Fight valiantly, my dairy-tolerant friends. Promising review:"It's so cute!!! I've ended up using it so much since getting it, there are plenty of times I've avoided using my regular grater but didn't because box graters are so hard to clean. This one makes it so much simpler, and it goes perfectly with our DND-ish themed home!" — Natalie Get it from Amazon for $14.90. 26. Electric Unicorn Ground Coffee Beans that taste like fruity cereal milk, aka that deeply nostalgic, faintly sweet taste of milk that's leftover after you've finished a heaping bowl of Fruity Pebbles. Growing up is inevitable but at least your taste buds can still be young and free! Amazon Bones Coffee Company is a small business that specializes in coffee grounds and beans with unique flavors and themes. Promising review: "Honestly, I wasn't expecting this coffee to blow me away, but it absolutely did. I was seriously impressed by how well-balanced the flavors are. It tastes like brewing your coffee with Fruity Pebble cereal milk — a combo I didn't think I'd enjoy, but it's fantastic. The quality of the beans is top-notch too. I used a French press, and the coffee always turned out amazing. The artwork and packaging are a nice touch too; they fit right in with my kitchen decor." — Kendra H. Get it from Amazon for $17.99 (available in dozens of other fun flavors, including decaf options). 27. A delightfully subtle cropped "silly goose" pullover with some real "if you know you know" vibes. The little beak is hidden on one of the sleeves, so it masquerades as an ordinary sweater until you lift your arm to reveal that it is, in fact, the coolest sweater you own. Promising review: "It's so cute! It's a perfect length in my mind, not too long, but not cropped either. Hits right below my belly button and I love that. The sleeves are so so cute! I got this for my 1-year-old's goose party!" — Keegan Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in women's sizes XS–4X and four varieties). 28. A set of cat-themed tarot cards purrrfect for first-timers, complete with a guide on how to pull the cards and how to interpret them. You'll be doing readings for everyone from yourself to your BFF to your actual cat by the end of the week. Promising review:"Honestly, I saw this tarot deck and thought I needed this for ha ha's. But man. This deck's images are hilarious. It's so much fun, and I felt so drawn to it as soon as it was in my hands. I am smitten over these kittens. 😍 10000% worth the purchase!" — Kathryn Prouty Get it from Amazon for $17.96. 29. A unicorn head squirrel feeder because you know what the world needs?? More mildly terrifying TikToks and Instagram stories of hybrid creatures frolicking in your backyard. This is your task. Go forth, my friend. Accoutrements is a small business that specializes in offbeat home and lifestyle products. Promising review:"This is both ridiculous and spectacular. It just might be my best Amazon impulse buy ever." — Meredith Get it from Amazon for $19.77. 30. A platypus jar scraping spatula so you can get every!! last!! MORSEL!!! of your peanut butters, Nutellas, and mayos, just as international super spy and legendary hero Perry the Platypus would have wanted. Promising review:"I have had this spatula since 2022. I reach for this one consistently above all of my other spatulas, and also use this instead of a butter knife for spreading. I absolutely love this tool. I have arthritis in one hand from a surgery, and the shape of the platypus also helps with that. It cleans off very easily, and still looks brand-new." — Thomas Norton Get it from Amazon for $11.04. 31. A pound of cereal marshmallows because truly I think we're all hard-pressed to think of a scenario that *doesn't* warrant having an emergency bag of these to whip out for the occasion. Pro-tip to refrigerate these babies if you want 'em extra crunchy. Medley Hills Farm is an Ohio-based, family-owned small business that specializes in unique candies, snacks, and baking supplies. Promising review:"Buying these charms was one of the best decisions of my life. The bag is twice the size of my head. The marshmallows are aesthetically pleasing and delicious. It's everything I ever wanted in a snack." — Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $12.99. 32. A mouse pad that's actually an artistic rendition of you in a Zoom meeting that doesn't have enough of your coworkers' cute dogs and/or babies making cameos in it. Promising review: " Ordered this to use at work, and every single person who's seen it has commented on how funny it is. The quality is great, color is bold, and the printed lines/edges are clear (no blurring of the image). It's slightly larger than a standard mouse pad, which I kind of like. Definitely a great buy and worth the cost." — K Kuykendall Get it from Amazon for $13.99 (also available in four other styles). 33. An Uno rug so anytime you wake up on the wrong foot, you can step on this and be all, "UNO REVERSE!!!" and instantly turn the day around. 😎 Amazon Promising review: "I didn't believe it would be that good, seeing as that, it was so cheap. But to my surprise, this carpet is absolutely incredible. It's soft, colorful, and all of my guests love it! you will not regret buying this funky carpet. I can assure you, you are not going to be disappointed. I know that's hard to believe because you don't know me, but trust me, you're going to want to buy this. Believe me." — izzella Get it from Amazon for $25.99+ (available in two sizes and two styles). 34. A chicken zen garden for anyone so stressed out that they don't give a cluck where their self-care comes from anymore. Promising review:"Got these as a gift for a colleague who is building a chicken coop currently. He (and his kids) love this fun desktop toy!" — G. Reich Get it from Amazon for $32. 35. A pair of decadently soft cow slippers that are, in fact, a whole mooooood. Promising revie w: "I received these as a Christmas gift. I love all things cow and these did not disappoint. They stay on well and have a solid bottom that flexes as you step. They keep my feet nice and warm but not overheated." — Corysgirls Get it from Amazon for $23.99+ (available in women's sizes 5.5–10.5 and three styles, including open-toed). Reviews have been edited for length and/or clarity.
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13-04-2025
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35 Marvelously Strange Products You'll Want To Add To Your Cart Immediately
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 · Life rarely makes sense anyway, so at this point, you might as well add a happy little tennis-scented candle and some hair clips shaped like Oreo cookies. 1. Murdle, Volume 1, a true essential for anyone who relaxes to true crime podcasts or Only Murders in the Building. The book is full of 100 mystery-themed logic puzzles with four different levels of difficulty that they can do solo or with pals, and in order or out of order (although if they do it in order, they get the full scoop on Deductive Logico and Inspector Irratino, whose hilarious misadventures guide you through the book). Check out a TikTok of Murdle in action. The best part?? Once you finish "Murdling," you can use your sleuthing skills on Volume 2, Volume 3, and a whole BUNCH of other themed Murdle books! Promising review: "The puzzles are a lot of fun but the characters, story lines, and other details take the Murdle experience to another level. I have no idea how the author came up with all of this creativeness! You can Murdle solo or with friends. I look forward to future volumes but this one will keep me busy for awhile!" — Liz Gately Get it from Amazon for $10.25. 2. A dimmable sad duck nightlight because sometimes you just have to look at this emotionally deflated creature on your desk and be like, "Welp. At least I'm doing better than that little dude." 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 $15.99. 3. A mini Bob Ross paint-by-numbers kit for anyone on their "happy accidents" beat — this itty bitty set comes with everything you need to create three tiny masterpieces of your very own. Amazon, The kit comes with three different numbered canvas designs, seven paint pots, a mini brush, and an easel. Promising review: "I have to admit I was skeptical because of the price and size. However, I got these for my husband for his birthday (he loves Bob Ross) and what a find!! We had so much fun mixing colors and painting. Would definitely recommend. The fact that they are small makes them even more special. I wish there were more to paint!" — slb m Get it from Amazon for $6.80. 4. A set of lil' cat butt coasters so all your beverages can come with a side of 😳🐱😳🐱😳. Promising review:"These kitty coasters are the perfect blend of cute and practical! The craftsmanship is excellent, with intricate details that bring the cat design to life. They're thick enough to protect my furniture from hot or cold drinks without being bulky. Plus, they add such a fun and cozy touch to my home decor! I've received so many compliments on them from guests — they're definitely a conversation starter. Bonus: they make a fantastic gift for any cat lover. Highly recommend!" — Renae Get a set of three from Amazon for $9.99. 5. A lil' polar bear hydrating eye stick for some sweet, sweet relief when you wake up with puffy, aching eyes. This formula is blended with Iceland glacial water to help tighten skin and tackle dark circles so you look and feel more ~refreshed~. Promising review:"I have always had serious dark circles and bags under my eyes and this has really changed this for me. The results are incredible. The puffiness is gone. The dark circles are hardly noticeable. My sensitive skin has not broken out. I never write reviews, but this was so good that I had to write a review. This actually works." — Ben Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (available in six styles). 6. A NeeDoh Gummy Bear, another release from the *elite* Needoh sensory fidget toy line. This one features a jelly-like filling with an oh-so-satisfying squuuiiiiiish factor that will make it your favorite lil' glob in no time. Schylling is a small business that specializes in modern and retro toys, games, and sets. Promising review: "This has to be in my top favorite stress toys, great squish! Not too difficult to squeeze, perfect size. Great price. Not sticky!!!! One of my pet peeves when buying stress toys. Overall great buy. 😄" — Christina Get it from Amazon for $8.70 (the color is either blue, yellow, pink, or purple and gets selected for you at random)! Check out the rest of the Needoh fidget toy options on their Amazon storefront! 7. And a set of TikTok-famous Globbles, which are about to be your favorite stress-relieving fidget toy. These colorful balls are squishy, stretchy, and stick to pretty much any flat surface you throw them at *without* leaving any messy residue. TikTokers have a blast tossing these at walls and ceilings to see the satisfying way they glom onto them. Promising review:"I have bought these over and over again for gifts. My own children have played with these balls repeatedly. We even left one on the ceiling to see how long it would stay for. It lasted four months before we decided to take it down. Since they are so sticky, they get dirty pretty quickly. All you have to do is a quick rinse in the sink and an air dry, then you are good to go. Great for adults and children! Will be buying again." — Valerie Young Get a set of six from Amazon for $8.39+ (also available in a pack of 16). 8. A Grim Steeper silicone tea infuser to remind you that life is, in fact, too short to skip on your delicious morning cuppa. Promising review: "My best friend loved this for her birthday. She loves Halloween and tea, and this was such a cute and perfect gift." — Harley Nixon Get it from Amazon for $9.99. 9. Plus Just Chilling & Killing, a "cozy adult coloring book" for anyone whose favorite lullaby is a murder podcast. This includes 24 pages inspired by your favorite horror movies so you can color your way through bloodbaths and murders galore! Amazon, Demi's Colouring Corner is a UK-based business run by Demi, a mother of two who loves all things horror and coloring. Another psst — you can pick up a cult-fave colored pencil set on Amazon for $9.59! Promising review: "This book is a must-have for horror lovers. So many adorable renditions of classic and newer horror movies that are a blast to color. I like the simple style because it allows me to add my own flair and techniques like a lot of the popular 'cozy' coloring books nowadays. I so hope this artist does a second version because I plan to finish every single picture in this book!" — AyemmeJay Get it from Amazon fo r $8.80. 10. A guided visual sloth "breathing partner" you can use for meditation and calm to shift your mindset. This is designed to guide you through either the popular 4/7/8 or 5/5 "calming breaths" to help reduce stress and anxiety, using colors that fade in and out softly as cues. Bonus: it's kid-friendly! Amazon Mindsight is a small business that specializes in calming personal care and decor products. Promising review (for the original style):"I started meditating over a decade ago. Intermittent in the beginning, progressing deeper, and finding new joys over time. With Breathing Buddha, the last thoughts have dropped away as counting breath always seemed to keep me conscious of, well, counting. Granted, I have always dropped the counting after a handful of breaths, but Breathing Buddha has made for a delightful transition as I realize it doesn't have to count at all. It is a lovely concept, well executed, and very easy to start using." — Lynn "I had been looking for a visual aid to use for my breathing techniques and my mindful practices. My little sloth is perfect for both. I love that he has a high and low light setting." — Kindle Customer Get it from Amazon for $23.95 (also available in five other styles). 11. A unique tennis-inspired"Matchpoint" candle for anyone who adores classic, welcoming scent profiles with whimsical twists. Otherland's entire line of candles pushes the box on your regular florals and fruits by adding distinctive layers like California Fig, Chili Salt, and yes — even Tennis Ball. 👀 🎾 Amazon Otherland is a small business that specializes in unique vegan candles. Here's what my beloved fellow BuzzFeeder/soul twin Heather Braga has to say about Otherland: " I'm SUCH a fan of Otherland candles. I've been burning them in my home for years and, honestly, cannot get enough of them. I've given tons of them as gifts as well, and everyone has always raved about how much they love them. They each have a burn time of 55 hours, are made of a coconut and soy wax blend, contain a cotton wick, and are hand poured in the US." Get it from Amazon for $30 (available in 14 scents). 12. Moodmatcher color-changing lipstick, which not only adapts to the pH of your skin to create a personalized, perfect shade for your skin tone, but lasts for HOURS. Reviewers marvel at its all-day staying power, even after meals and breaking a sweat. Look at that lil' green lipstick go!! Amazon Moodmatcher is a small business that specializes in color-changing lipstick. Promising review:"This color is beautiful, and shows up differently on everyone. This thing that I like most about this product, is that it stays on all day even through eating several meals. I have to use a microfiber cloth to remove it at night!" — Rasheda Get it from Amazon for $6.59 (available in 12 shades). 13. A light-up flying orb that's basically like if an alien made a boomerang and then dropped it on Earth — it's designed to ricochet back when you throw it, so you'll feel like you're bending space and time from your own living room. Gravity WHOMST???? Promising review:"Santa left this under the tree for my 9-year-old son, and he LOVES it! So easy to use and takes only a few tries to figure out the boomerang effect! So fun, my parents, his grandparents joined in and we had a blast with it! If you are thinking about purchasing this, DO IT!! And the charge life is not bad either. Lasts long enough to give you breaks!!" — Kerri "When my son received this, he was excited! I saw this on TikTok and surprised him with it! Was not disappointed with the quality and how it worked! Will definitely purchase again!!" — Jindee Get it from Amazon for $25.60 (available in seven colors). 14. A light up solar frog figurine for your garden or porch so when you come home from that "just one drink" dinner past midnight, this croaky lil' fella can lovingly judge you for it. Promising review: "I love this! It's well painted, and the solar light works great. It is the cutest thing on my patio table." — solowithpits Get it from Amazon for $19.77. 15. A wildly popular Gumby chew toy so beloved by pets and their owners alike that it's amassed over 42,000 5-star ratings. Reviewers love this lil' guy in particular because he is durable compared to other chew toys, comes in a shape great for playing and teething, and of course, because he is made in the likeness of our beloved Gumby. Promising review: "It is sturdy with no small parts which could be swallowed by my dog. She loves the fact that Gumby's limbs are just the right size for her to chew on, and she can easily carry this toy around the house. When she finally destroys it, I will purchase another!!! Worth it — I have seen other high-priced dog toys which do not begin to compare with this one's quality." — MomdBom9 Get it from Amazon for $2.47. 16. A ridiculously charming octopus-shaped blackhead remover you can use to gently scrub as part of your skin routine or in the shower to remove excess sebum to exfoliate pores and pull out blackheads, whiteheads, and other miscellaneous gunk from the day that you'd rather evict. Amazon Promising review: "I saw this on TikTok, it works great so far." — MarMarManuel "After just two days of use, this adorable little octopus has done wonders for me and smells great, too. Here's how I used it: I wore down the stick just a little to where the texture from the salt is visible, scrubbed around on my face so there was plenty of product, then I 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. 17. A mini inflatable tube guy for your desk to cheer you on (or remind you to take a lil' dance break whenever you overwork yourself). Promising review:"OMG! I love this guy! These things, large and small, will ALWAYS make me laugh. My husband bought the desk version for me, and I can always count on it to make me laugh. My co-workers love it, too. People just stop by to turn him on for a quick pick-me-up. I would recommend getting the AC plug since batteries can run down fast. I think we should create a community of fellow air-dancer-havers and post clips of our little guys dancing to our favorite songs. Anyone in?" — Mark Get it from Amazon for $11.66. 18. A shaker of Thin Mint seasoning you need to buy as a favor to all your taste buds immediately. Allow me to paint a picture for you: Thin Mint coffee, Thin Mint pudding, Thin Mint popcorn, Thin Mint anything your dessert gremlin heart desires. I stared at this for months online before caving and buying it, and when I tell you!! It jazzes up my morning coffee in a way that makes my little '90s baby heart sing. I've also loved it on Greek yogurt, oatmeal, and mug cakes. Plus, when I am feeling lonely for a real Thin Mint, and we're not in Girl Scout cookie season, I'll shake this on an Oreo Thin to stave off the despair. Get it from Amazon for $4.91. 19. A Lego-inspired brick waffle maker that's about to become the MVP of weekend breakfasts. Lego fans will love them for "building," waffle fans will love that they're small enough that they maximize crispy edges, and everyone will love that these are the perfect size to make whole breakfasts or eat as snacks! Promising review: "My boys loved this! They were excited to see Lego waffles and had fun building with them and eating them." — Emily Get it from Amazon for $44.99 (available in two sizes). 20. A set of espresso martini instant cocktail tea bags — all the sophistication of tea, the zing! of coffee, and the 😜 of a cheeky cocktail. All you have to do is add three ounces of cold water, 1.5 ounces of hard liquor, and the tea sachet into a glass, and you'll have a delicious (far more AFFORDABLE!!) cocktail in one minute. Sayso is a woman-owned small business that specializes in the first-ever cocktail tea bag, perfect for cocktails *and* mocktails. Promising review: "I was a bit skeptical when I purchased, but these are actually fantastic. The taste is great and the bags make it incredibly easy to mix up what would otherwise be complex cocktails quickly and easily. I've had the spicy marg, espresso martini, and old fashioned versions, and while they aren't exactly the same as the original they are wonderful for making yourself a cocktail at home. Highly recommend." — Meredith Get a pack of eight from Amazon for $14.99 (available in four other cocktail styles and larger packs). 21. A goth popcorn maker and bowl for anyone who wants an extra side of spook with their saltiness. This silicone skull is so easy to use that you can pour in the kernels, pop it in the microwave for two to three minutes, and get eight cups of freshly popped popcorn without even having to use oil! Amazon Promising review: "This has got to be one of my favorite purchases of the entire year. It's absolutely perfect in every single way. P erfect size, perfect cook every single time, perfect little skully face. Incredibly simple to use and clean. I can't rave about this thing enough. Absolutely fantastic!" — Kelsi E McCoy Get it from Amazon for $14.95. 22. A shaved sheep plushie that is so! darn! FLUFFY!!!! that you will not be able to resist the adorable siren call of zipping its fuzzy little "coat" on and off when your brain needs a cozy vacation. 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." — Aerebys Stare Get it from Amazon for $10.99. 23. A"Gracula" garlic crusher, because you know what? If a 108-year-old vampire lurking moodily in the trees in the Pacific Northwest isn't going to fall in love with you and grant you immortality, one might as well make your life in the kitchen a little easier. 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 $16.95. 24. A reusable silicone cactus dryer ball that pet owners especially love because it catches hair like nobody's business. These lil' desert bubs also help soften fabric, reduce wrinkles, *and* save drying time, so they're putting all the decorative but useless succulents in your home to shame. Check out a TikTok of the cactus dryer ball. Promising review: "This is my first time using these, and I'm already in love! I saw someone say these can catch hair but I didn't know if these would really catch hair until I used them. They even captured cat hair, which is life-changing for me! 😄😻" — E & D Get a set of four from Amazon for $8.99 (available in three other styles). 25. A set of cowboy straw toppers to add some much-needed "yeehaw!" into your hydration regimen, and keep your straws safe from germs out here in the wild, bacterial west. Promising review:"So SO CUUUTE! 10/10!! Good product and keeps my straw from getting bugs or germs on it! Plus, it's really cute." — JennA Get a set of four from Amazon for $5.99. 26. A set of cookie-shaped barrettes so delightfully realistic that you'll spend every day cosplaying as Cookie Monster's bride. Amazon Promising review:"Very cute, fun, and good value for the money. The quality is good and the design is very cute!" — margo Get a set of seven from Amazon for $9.99. 27. A mini secret storage Stanley keychain that holds — be still our well-hydrated, delightfully moisturized hearts — a little Chapstick tube. It is the era of water-guzzling, lip-healing self-care and this little keychain is the QUEEN of it. The Feliz Co / Etsy The Feliz Co is a New Jersey-based, family-owned Etsy shop that specializes in adorable 3D-printed accessories. Promising review: "This keychain is so cute! I love it. It is very well made and was shipped quickly. Very happy with my purchase and the seller! :)" — Becky Moore Psst — make sure to select the "Chapstick Lid" option if you want it to hold one! Get it from The Feliz Co on Etsy for $13.19+ (originally $21.98; available in eight colors and two styles). 28. A spinning pill dispenser to make taking your meds feel like a game show or a trip to the carnival — sometimes you have to ~romanticize your life~ to remember the essentials in your daily routine!! You can even attach this to a wall or the fridge if you're feeling it. 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). 29. A mouse pad that's actually an artistic rendition of you in a Zoom meeting that doesn't have enough of your coworkers' cute dogs and/or babies making cameos in it. Promising review: " Ordered this to use at work, and every single person who's seen it has commented on how funny it is. The quality is great, color is bold, and the printed lines/edges are clear (no blurring of the image). It's slightly larger than a standard mouse pad, which I kind of like. Definitely a great buy and worth the cost." — K Kuykendall Get it from Amazon for $13.99 (also available in four other styles). 30. A wonderfully ridiculous yodeling pickle with such potent "instant joy" powers that you really ought to be careful before you pull it out at a party. The serotonin is going to be LAWLESS. Amazon Dr. Dingus is a small business that specializes in unique gag gifts that encourage human interaction. Promising review: "I'm a CPA specializing in tax at an accounting firm; we get very tense, stressed and fatigued nearing the many tight deadlines. The laughter and snorts the yodeling pickle elicits are priceless and never fail to dispel some of the the above negative states. I purchased this to rival the screaming goat in the next office!" — Ting Peterson Get it from Amazon for $7.99. 31. A cow-themed cheese holder that is, in fact, a Big Moooooooood. Not only is this an adorable and handy way to store your cheese slices, but tons of parents say it's been a real hit with the kiddos! Each container holds 24 slices of cheese. Promising review:"I had an old Kraft cheese container from decades ago that finally broke, and I didn't think I would be able to find a replacement, but this is even better! My kids named it Daisy immediately. It is cute to have in the fridge or even bring out to the dinner table. Great quality and should last a long time." — Karen Get it from Amazon for $9.99. 32. The Book of Weird and Unusual Trivia full of 704 pages (!!!) of bizarre facts, strange figures, and uncanny tidbits to make your brain go 🤯. This book contains trivia about everything how Uranus used to be known as George to absurd stories of criminals throughout history to common misconceptions about things we do and see every day. Amazon Promising review:"A fun read while eating breakfast or chilling at the beach! My husband loves the fun facts in this book! I purchased another one for my mother-in-law's birthday gift and she loves it! A great book for teens as well!" — Ohana Maui Get it from Amazon for $11.38. 33. A set of neon gummy bear press-on nails that I firmly believe all human beings should be legally required to wear at least once in their life, just to spread the lawless, nonsensical serotonin of it all. Get it from Amazon for $22.90 (available in three sizes). 34. An evidence bag-themed zipper pouch so the next time you pull out your lipstick you can be all, "It's not my fault that looking this good is a crime 😘 ." Promising review:"What a great gift for a crime/forensic LEO (unless they are sick of seeing them) or a TV show aficionado of crime. I am in the second category, as well as a crime fiction author. Not only does it hold items like a phone, wallet items, and change, you can use it for a Kindle separately." — Claire O'Sullivan Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (available in four styles). 35. A set of french fry clips that not only secure your food bags, but rest in their own little magnetic fry pouch that sticks onto the fridge. Just further proof that there is nothing the humble potato cannot do. 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. Reviews have been edited for length and/or clarity.
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03-04-2025
- Entertainment
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You Might Feel A Little Goofy Ordering These 33 Products, But I Promise, They're Worth It
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 · This meditation sloth might just be the dose of calm you need most. 1. A set of lil' cat butt coasters so all your beverages can come with a side of 😳🐱😳🐱😳. Promising review:"These kitty coasters are the perfect blend of cute and practical! The craftsmanship is excellent, with intricate details that bring the cat design to life. They're thick enough to protect my furniture from hot or cold drinks without being bulky. Plus, they add such a fun and cozy touch to my home decor! I've received so many compliments on them from guests — they're definitely a conversation starter. Bonus: they make a fantastic gift for any cat lover. Highly recommend!" — Renae Get a set of three from Amazon for $8.49. 2. A dimmable sad duck nightlight because sometimes you just have to look at this emotionally deflated creature on your desk and be like, "Welp. At least I'm doing better than that little dude." 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 $14.99. 3. Just Chilling & Killing, a "cozy adult coloring book" for anyone whose favorite lullaby is a murder podcast. This includes 24 pages inspired by your favorite horror movies so you can color your way through bloodbaths and murders galore! Amazon, Demi's Colouring Corner is a UK-based business run by Demi, a mother of two who loves all things horror and coloring. Another psst — you can pick up a cult-fave colored pencil set on Amazon for $9.59! Promising review: "This book is a must-have for horror lovers. So many adorable renditions of classic and newer horror movies that are a blast to color. I like the simple style because it allows me to add my own flair and techniques like a lot of the popular 'cozy' coloring books nowadays. I so hope this artist does a second version because I plan to finish every single picture in this book!" — AyemmeJay Get it from Amazon fo r $8.80. 4. A "float-tea unicorn" to make steeping your tea downright magical every morning, no matter *how* much caffeine you need to get yourself across today's rainbow. Promising review:"No matter how your day goes, if you are a tea drinker, put this lil' guy in your cup of tea and he's sure to make you smile! He works as expected to steep your tea ... the smile and brighter mood are decided bonuses! He's very easy to fill with tea leaves, and after your cuppa, he is really easy to clean! I have a number of different infusers for tea. This cute lil' unicorn is already my fave. ❤️🦄❤️" — Vicky S. Get it from Amazon for $12.70. 5. Moodmatcher color-changing lipstick, which not only adapts to the pH of your skin to create a personalized, perfect shade for your skin tone, but lasts for HOURS. Reviewers marvel at its all-day staying power, even after meals and breaking a sweat. Look at that lil' green lipstick go!! Amazon Moodmatcher is a small business that specializes in color-changing lipstick. Promising review:"This color is beautiful, and shows up differently on everyone. This thing that I like most about this product, is that it stays on all day even through eating several meals. I have to use a microfiber cloth to remove it at night!" — Rasheda Get it from Amazon for $6.59 (available in 12 shades). 6. A mini inflatable tube guy for your desk to cheer you on (or remind you to take a lil' dance break whenever you overwork yourself). Promising review:"OMG! I love this guy! These things, large and small, will ALWAYS make me laugh. My husband bought the desk version for me, and I can always count on it to make me laugh. My co-workers love it, too. People just stop by to turn him on for a quick pick-me-up. I would recommend getting the AC plug since batteries can run down fast. I think we should create a community of fellow air-dancer-havers and post clips of our little guys dancing to our favorite songs. Anyone in?" — Mark Get it from Amazon for $11.66. 7. A guided visual sloth "breathing partner" you can use for meditation and calm to shift your mindset. This is designed to guide you through either the popular 4/7/8 or 5/5 "calming breaths" to help reduce stress and anxiety, using colors that fade in and out softly as cues. Bonus: it's kid-friendly! Amazon Mindsight is a small business that specializes in calming personal care and decor products. Promising review (for the original style):"I started meditating over a decade ago. Intermittent in the beginning, progressing deeper, and finding new joys over time. With Breathing Buddha, the last thoughts have dropped away as counting breath always seemed to keep me conscious of, well, counting. Granted, I have always dropped the counting after a handful of breaths, but Breathing Buddha has made for a delightful transition as I realize it doesn't have to count at all. It is a lovely concept, well executed, and very easy to start using." — Lynn Get it from Amazon for $22.95 (also available in two other styles). 8. A"Gracula" garlic crusher, because you know what? If a 108-year-old vampire lurking moodily in the trees in the Pacific Northwest isn't going to fall in love with you and grant you immortality, one might as well make your life in the kitchen a little easier. 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 $13.29. 9. A shaved sheep plushie that is so! darn! FLUFFY!!!! that you will not be able to resist the adorable siren call of zipping its fuzzy little "coat" on and off when your brain needs a cozy vacation. 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." — Aerebys Stare Get it from Amazon for $9.99. 10. A unique tennis-inspired"Matchpoint" candle for anyone who adores classic, welcoming scent profiles with whimsical twists. Otherland's entire line of candles pushes the box on your regular florals and fruits by adding distinctive layers like California Fig, Chili Salt, and yes — even Tennis Ball. 👀 🎾 Amazon Otherland is a small business that specializes in unique vegan candles. Here's what my beloved fellow BuzzFeeder/soul twin Heather Braga has to say about Otherland: " I'm SUCH a fan of Otherland candles. I've been burning them in my home for years and, honestly, cannot get enough of them. I've given tons of them as gifts as well, and everyone has always raved about how much they love them. They each have a burn time of 55 hours, are made of a coconut and soy wax blend, contain a cotton wick, and are hand poured in the US." Get it from Amazon for $30 (available in 14 scents). 11. A reusable silicone cactus dryer ball that pet owners especially love because it catches hair like nobody's business. These lil' desert bubs also help soften fabric, reduce wrinkles, *and* save drying time, so they're putting all the decorative but useless succulents in your home to shame. Check out a TikTok of the cactus dryer ball. Promising review: "This is my first time using these, and I'm already in love! I saw someone say these can catch hair but I didn't know if these would really catch hair until I used them. They even captured cat hair, which is life-changing for me! 😄😻" — E & D Get a set of four from Amazon for $9.99 (available in three other styles). 12. A mini light up UFO-shaped Bluetooth speaker complete with a little astronaut inside who can confirm that you do, in fact, have bear-y good taste in music. Promising review: "Not only is it adorable, but it's not made of cheap plastic. It's metal and the sound quality is fantastic. It's easy to connect and only took a few seconds." — Candy Campbell Get it from Amazon for $15.57 (available in four styles). 13. A wildly popular Gumby chew toy so beloved by pets and their owners alike that it's amassed over 42,000 5-star ratings. Reviewers love this lil' guy in particular because he is durable compared to other chew toys, comes in a shape great for playing and teething, and of course, because he is made in the likeness of our beloved Gumby. Promising review: "It is sturdy with no small parts which could be swallowed by my dog. She loves the fact that Gumby's limbs are just the right size for her to chew on, and she can easily carry this toy around the house. When she finally destroys it, I will purchase another!!! Worth it — I have seen other high-priced dog toys which do not begin to compare with this one's quality." — MomdBom9 Get it from Amazon for $2.47. 14. A ridiculously charming octopus-shaped blackhead remover you can use to gently scrub as part of your skin routine or in the shower to remove excess sebum to exfoliate pores and pull out blackheads, whiteheads, and other miscellaneous gunk from the day that you'd rather evict. Promising review: "I saw this on TikTok, it works great so far." — MarMarManuel "After just two days of use, this adorable little octopus has done wonders for me and smells great, too. Here's how I used it: I wore down the stick just a little to where the texture from the salt is visible, scrubbed around on my face so there was plenty of product, then I 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. 15. A Silly Poopy's Hide & Seek game, aka any parents' dream — this gizmo keeps kids entertained for hours of fun hiding it all over the house, where it makes little noises to give clues about where to find it. It's basically all the joy of playing hide and seek, except it's the *toy* hiding, not the humans. John Mihaly / BuzzFeed What Do You Meme? is a small business that specializes in adult and family games. Check out a TikTok of the Silly Poopy in action. 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 it's 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 do and sing the silly poopy dance ... even you will dance and sing along!!! It 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 $9.88. 16. A shaker of Thin Mint seasoning you need to buy as a favor to all your taste buds immediately. Allow me to paint a picture for you: Thin Mint coffee, Thin Mint pudding, Thin Mint popcorn, Thin Mint anything your dessert gremlin heart desires. I stared at this for months online before caving and buying it, and when I tell you!! It jazzes up my morning coffee in a way that makes my little '90s baby heart sing. I've also loved it on Greek yogurt, oatmeal, and mug cakes. Plus, when I am feeling lonely for a real Thin Mint, and we're not in Girl Scout cookie season, I'll shake this on an Oreo Thin to stave off the despair. Get it from Amazon for $4.38. 17. A Frenchie-themed cheese board to serve some top notch char-woof-erie at your next party. House Party 2K20 is a small business that specializes in unique serving accessories. Promising review:"I absolutely love this bulldog charcuterie board, it's the perfect size and it's made so well. All the dog lovers wanted to know where to purchase one. I used it twice already for two parties and it was a hit!" — RN79 Get it from Amazon for $19.50+ (available in two sizes). 18. An Arthur egg cup set for anyone who loves themselves a delicious little egg break, knight and day. Promising review: "Every time I open the refrigerator to get my hard boiled egg out of King Arthur, I smile. This is an adorable little egg holder. The price is a little expensive for plastic, but the smile and joy it brings me is worth it." — Rick B. Get it from Amazon for $13.90. 19. A set of cowboy straw toppers to add some much-needed "yeehaw!" into your hydration regimen, and keep your straws safe from germs out here in the wild, bacterial west. Promising review:"So SO CUUUTE! 10/10!! Good product and keeps my straw from getting bugs or germs on it! Plus, it's really cute." — JennA Get a set of four from Amazon for $4.97. 20. A wildly hilarious "screaming goat" button that has surprised reviewers by becoming a legit staple in their routine — people use it to get the attention of a classroom or break tension in the office or just to generally announce to anyone in your vicinity, "I've had it up to HERE and someone better get me a little treat IMMEDIATELY." Novelty888 is a small business that specializes in delightfully and oddly specific talking buttons. Promising review: "Got this for my wife to keep on her desk. She said it's been a big hit in the office! If she or her coworkers are having a tough time, this lightens the mood with just the press of a button." — Daniel Get it from Amazon for $17.99. 21. A spinning pill dispenser to make taking your meds feel like a game show or a trip to the carnival — sometimes you have to ~romanticize your life~ to remember the essentials in your daily routine!! You can even attach this to a wall or the fridge if you're feeling it. 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). 22. A phone umbrella you can suction to the back for *instant* shade when you're trying to reduce sun glare outdoors (or text in the rain 🫠). Reviewers especially love this for their Kindles when they're trying to read at the beach or the pool. The "handle" of the umbrella even doubles as a phone stand to prop it up on long flights! Check out a TikTok of the phone umbrella in action. Promising review:"I got this little umbrella because I'm always outside for work, and the sun shines bright. I always have to put information in my phone for work and sometimes I can't step to the shade to do so. The sun protection is good, and the performance and size is perfect for my phone. I've had people ask where I got it because they also need one." — Garza Jboss Get it from Amazon for $7.99+ (available in 17 styles). 23. A "Soap Opera Sponge Holder" because you know who is the biggest diva of them all?? That burnt cheese that refuses to budge from your plate. Reviewers love this for livening up their kitchen sinks *and* bathrooms, since it will hold metal scrubbers, sponges, and even small loofahs! Amazon Each diva comes with her own metal scrubber included. Promising review: "This is the funniest thing — makes me laugh every time I'm at the sink. Lord knows we need to laugh these days!" — Laura Bajuk Get it from Amazon for $15.90. 24. A mildly alarming if not adorable flexible flower vase that will fascinate guests when they can bend its limbs and hang it from any fixture they choose. That says if this thing *does* come to life in the middle of the night and starts singing and dancing all over your room, well. That's on you for buying whatever the heck this is. 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). 25. A pet cloud because honestly ... some of us were *not* cut out for the pet and plant parenthood, and this is our next best bet. This lil' bub does require "a lot of love and attention," plus a 30-minute walk and a steady diet of "tears of joy," but one look at that precious face and you'll be able to swing it. Party People is a UK-based Etsy shop established in 2018 that specializes in fun 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 $6.74+ (available with or without a gift bag). 26. A set of pop-up cat and mouse hooks you can easily install with the stick-on adhesive for a downright lawlessly adorable option for stashing lightweight items like keys, tote bags, and scarves at the door. 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). 27. A set of Goldfish fridge magnets — aka "Holdfish" — to instantly assert the superiority of this cracker to anyone who enters your home and dares to think they can suggest a snack food that doesn't smile back. Handy Cute Art/Etsy Handy Cute Art is a Florida-based Etsy shop that specializes in quirky home products. Promising review:"These are the cutest ever! My daughter ate these guys [a lot] growing up. Great reminder gift of her fave snack food!" — Teresa A Houtz Get a set of six from Handy Cute Art on Etsy for $10.20 (originally $12). 28. A set of mega absorbent hedgehog hand towels you can hang in your bathroom or by the kitchen sink to *instantly* dry your hands instead of wrangling with a towel or cloth. These add a darling, unexpected touch to a room, and are also an adorable way for parents to encourage handwashing! These are also odor-resistant and washer- and dryer-safe. Promising review:"These ball 'towels' work really well. It takes a little while to adjust to drying your hands on a fluffy ball instead of a flat towel, but once you adjust, they're great. They are cute as well. I was trained as a child that one towel was for hands and another was for dishes, so these balls make it easier." — deborahp46 Get a set of two from Amazon for $15.99 (available in four colors). 29. Elizabeth Mott's Carbonated Bubble Clay Mask that's like, "Skincare, but make it a silly goofy fun time." This charcoal mask helps to deep cleanse pores and gently exfoliate so you're left feeling radiant and ~refreshed~, but it also foams up and turns your face into a puffy storm cloud for maximum shenanigans. Promising review: "I absolutely love this stuff. I was skeptical at first, but after my first use, I fell in love. It goes on smoothly and doesn't drip off which is nice. Once it was time to rinse off, i t was amazing seeing all the stuff it sucked out of my pores (gross, but a good gross). Not only does this stuff work, it's fun to watch and see your face turn into a Smurf lol. I have cystic acne which in itself is hard to manage but this stuff made it that much more manageable. Face was left feeling cleaned, refreshed and soft. LOVE LOVE this product. Highly highly recommend." — HarleyMama Get it from Amazon for $16.75. 30. A Menstruation Crustacean lavender-scented heating pad perfect for when it feels like those cramps are ~clawing~ at you and you need an ocean's worth of relief. Amazon Promising review: "I've had my Menstruation Crustacean for almost three years and it's so lovely. It has helped my cramps a lot and heats up nicely. It also smells nice and is very cute." — KD Vaz Get it from Amazon for $19.98 (available in three other styles). 31. A sword-shaped grater for anyone out there who isn't just a cheese lover, but a cheese gladiator. Fight valiantly, my dairy-tolerant friends. Amazon Promising review:"It's so cute!!! I've ended up using it so much since getting it, there are plenty of times I've avoided using my regular grater but didn't because box graters are so hard to clean. This one makes it so much simpler, and it goes perfectly with our DND-ish themed home!" — Natalie Get it from Amazon for $14.90. 33. A pair of glowing lightsaber chopsticks to bring balance to The Force *and* to your sushi. Emma Lord / BuzzFeed, Amazon 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. Get it from Amazon for $11.97 (available in two colors). Reviews have been edited for length and/or clarity.
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01-04-2025
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35 Eccentric Products For Anyone Whose Taste Is A Bit Off The Beaten Path
1. A melting Dali-inspired clock if this surrealist painter is one of your favorites, and having this iconic design will remind you of "The Persistence of Memory." Promising review: "This is an awesome clock for anyone who loves Dali and surrealist art. It is a great value for the money, considering it is super cool and seems to be good quality. The whole clock is encased in a distorted plastic bubble, which is very cool. The metallic part is also plastic, which is fine. It ticks a bit loudly, but I personally like that. I'm just glad such a cool clock is also fully functional." — Zach Get it from Amazon for $15.99. 2. A"Gracula" garlic crusher — just because the Count has a garlic aversion doesn't mean he can't help you mince a little for your homemade pasta sauce. And it'll only take a few seconds! 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 whimsical bird-shaped acetate hair clip because you have im-PECK-able taste! Get ready to receive lots of EGG-citing compliments! OK, I'm done, I'm no comedi-HEN! Amazon Promising review:"This clip is sooooooooo cute!! Very sturdy, and I can tell this is quality material and won't break!" — Lillian Parizek Get it from Amazon for $12.62+ (available in 13 styles). 4. A dimmable sad duck night-light who is just oh so relatable. He just needs to lie down real quick forever. This night-light has a 30-minute timer so you don't have to get up and turn it off before falling asleep. Promising review: "I ordered this lamp because of its appearance. This 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 $17.99. 5. Or a rechargeable toast-shaped lamp with a darling smile on its face. What could be better? It offers a nice, soft glow that can be adjusted, and it has a 15-minute timer! Promising review: "I first fell in love with this lamp online but fell to another level once it was delivered. It's the cutest little lamp I've ever seen. It's smaller than I thought, but it's just perfect. I love that you can manage how bright it is, as well as the 15-minute timer, which is great at night. Would definitely recommend this product as a gift or as a self-gift." — María José Sánchez Get it from Amazon for $15.99 (available in three colors). 6. A mini wacky waving inflatable tube guy if you need a fun (but silent) coworker at your WFH station. 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'd 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 $8.58. 7. A bag of freeze-dried Sour Skittles — you deserve a light, crunchy treat every now and again. Get ready for these sour candies to make your face get all scrunched up! 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 alright, 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). 8. A 1-pound bag of marshmallows because you shouldn't have to scoop around boring ol' cereal to get to the sweet treat you actually wanna eat. Promising review:"Bought as kind of a gag gift for my grown son but he LOVED it!! They were fresh and very tasty, or so I heard. Unfortunately he wouldn't share them with anyone!" — call me Gracie Get it from Amazon for $12.99. 9. A huggable banana duck plush it. That's the tweet. I mean, look at how adorable this little (but kinda big) guy is! 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 $15.99+ (available in four sizes). 10. A set of five super-colorful merino wool coasters so you can keep your furniture safe in style. These hand-felted coasters are heat-resistant, absorbent, and simply too charming. Promising review:"I love the colors on these coasters! They're very well made and so absorbent, much better than ceramic coasters that stick to the glass and end up breaking. I am planning on buying more." — Wendell Gee Get it from Amazon for $24.97+ (available in nine other colors and in a round or rectangle shape). 11. A set of pastel glitter highlighters — add a little sparkle to your notes and to-do lists! These fun metallic highlighters might just make getting through your To Be Read pile a little more fun. Check out a TikTok of the highlighters in action. 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. 12. A unicorn head squirrel feeder sure to give you a belly laugh every time one of these cute critters comes over to eat. Accoutrements is a small business that specializes in offbeat home and lifestyle products. Promising review:"This is both ridiculous and spectacular. It just might be my best Amazon impulse buy ever." — Meredith Get it from Amazon for $22.16. 13. A screaming goat figurine because every now and then you need to scream but feel a little too self-conscious to let out your roar. That's where this lil' guy comes in. It'll do the screaming for you! It even comes with a book full of fun facts and trivia about the ever-majestic goat. 14. A darling lil' llama-shaped stress ball for those days when your boss asks you to convert a doc into a PDF even though you've shown Sharon how to do it a million and one times. Just squish and squeeze the llama to feel a little convert the doc. 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. 15. Or a set of five Monkey Noodle fidget toys you can stretch, pull, and twist to your heart's content. They can stretch up to 8 feet and always bounce back to their original shape! Promising review: "This is my absolute favorite fidget! I'm an adult with autism and ADHD. I carry one around with me everywhere I go. It definitely assists me in staying calm/still while I'm at work. I've recommended it to several friends!" — KaelynnVP Get a set of five from Amazon for $12.99. 16. A quirky lil' burger bicycle bell that'll add a ~dash~ of fun to your next bike ride. It can easily be attached to your handlebars, so you can RIIIING-RIIIING all the livelong day. Promising review:"No, I didn't buy this for a kid. I bought it for my old self. And yes!! I absolutely love it! The housing is plastic but surprisingly sturdy. The bell sounds like a bike bell should, and hey, it's a burger — a favorite of mine after a long ride." — Kim Get it from Amazon for $13.06. 17. A pack of 12 french fry-shaped bag clips if you're tired of reaching into a bag of already opened Doritos and biting into a stale, crunch-less chip. And its magnetic holder can be placed on your fridge for easy access! Promising review:"These are very cute, and I love that the magnet holder sticks on my fridge so they are easily accessible." — Save the Bees Get it from Amazon for $14.90. 18. An insulated penguin water bottle because how could you look at that cute little face and forget to stay hydrated??? Impossible, I say! This stainless steel water bottle is the perfect travel size and can keep beverages hot for 8 hours or cold for 12 hours. Amazon Promising review: "This is my new favorite travel companion! This adorable tumbler doesn't just win in looks; it keeps my beverages at the perfect temperature for hours. Whether it's tea, water, or coffee, it stays hot or cold, just the way I like it. The stainless steel build gives it a sturdy feel, and the penguin design adds a cute touch that always brings a smile to my face. A delightful and practical choice for anyone who wants their drinks to stay cozy on the go!" — Sabina Cioci Get it from Amazon for $17.93 (available in four colors). 19. A book of 642 tiny things to draw so you can give yourself the gift of curing boredom. This lil' guided journal will help you become the best doodler there is. This book is only 5.4 inches tall, so it'll easily fit in a stocking — multiple reviewers on Amazon said they purchased it as a stocking stuffer! BuzzFeed Shopping contributor Jonathan Mazzei says, "My girlfriend got me this book as a gift a few years ago, and it turned out to be even better than I expected! The prompts are super fun and help you to think outside of the box, even during those moments when you feel like you have no ideas. It's great to casually doodle in while passing time since you don't have to think of what to draw, but it also can be really helpful when brainstorming for creative projects. My girlfriend is a visual artist and graphic designer, and she loves using it to play around with ideas and make her think of things she never would have thought of without it. Plus, it's small and super portable! Highly recommend!" 20. Murdle: Volume 1 — a book of 100 mysteries that'll keep your brain at work. There are four levels of difficulty to keep you on your toes as you use your powers of deduction to solve murders. Sherlock Holmes, step aside. There's a new genius detective in town! Promising review:"If you like logic puzzles, then this is the book for you. You use deductive reasoning and work through solving each crime. They start easy and get more and more complex as you advance through the book." — Melissa Parcel Get it from Amazon for $10.25+ (available in paperback and spiral bound). 21. A fun reverse coloring book where you get to show off your creativity by drawing lines around where colors already exist. Create a detailed portrait or let whimsy take over and free-draw whatever comes to mind. 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 $9.90. 22. A pair of (surprisingly) cozy fish slippers whose anti-skid soles not only ensure that these sandals are more wear-resistant but will also make sure you don't go slippin' and slidin' like, well, a wet fish. Promising review:"They fit great and look awesome. I wear them when I fish and take out the boat. They've been good luck and everyone gets a kick out of them." — craigslistor Get it from Amazon for $23.99+ (available in women's sizes 5–16 and in 12 colors). 23. A light-up rain cloud diffuser because it'll actually start pouring raindrops into the spill-resistant container below! It has three levels of brightness and five levels of water flow speed, so you can customize your aromatherapeutic experience. Check out a TikTok of the rain cloud diffuser in action. According to Johns Hopkins, you may want to avoid diffusing oils around larger groups and young children because of the side effects of different oils. You may also want to avoid using an oil diffuser around pets with breathing problems, according to the ASPCA. Promising review: "I love this thing. I have anxiety and insomnia, and I need background noise to function/sleep. This little desktop fountain is SO SOOTHING, both aesthetically and the sound of the little raindrops. If I'm in the room with it, it's probably on. If you love the sound of rain this is for you. Because I'm paranoid and I want this to last, I run it with plain distilled water and I have not used essential oils with it even though they say it's fine. It's very dry here right now, and I still only have to top up the water every few days, even with it running daily. It's a solid 12/10 from me." — Violet Get it from Amazon for $39.98. 24. A cute (?) and creepy (?) flexible flower vase so whimsical (?) it may brighten up (?) your space. Honestly, I don't know, man. It's weird and cool and I think you would love it. The end. 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). 25. A simply huggable tiny hedgehog plush toy you'll wanna take on all of your travel adventures and mischievous escapades. If you're looking for a partner in crime, you've just found it! Promising reviews:"I bought this for my girlfriend's sister, and she loves it! It is incredibly soft and cozy. The first thing we did was hold it like it is shown in the photo, and instantly fell in love. Anyone who loves hedgehogs needs to get one of these." — Derek "Bought this as a Christmas gift for my BFF who loves hedgies. She squealed when she opened her present. 😂 She absolutely LOVES him, and even took him on her trip to Paris. It's the perfect size to hold in your hand, and he is just so darned soft and cute. 100% recommend!" — A.H. Get it from Amazon for $11.95. 26. A convenient lil' condiment fork if your love of pickles and olives is only matched by how much you hate getting soggy fingers by grabbing them straight out of the jar. Just place the silicone band around the top of the jar, and voila! Check out a TikTok of the condiment fork in action. Promising review:"Great kitchen item. Forks are great to get pickles out of the jar, but if you have kids/lazy people (lol) you know that dirty hands are going into that jar. 😉 This has really prevented that from happening. It comes with two different rings to fit whatever size jar, a stabber holder, and a stabbing stick." — Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $8.99. 27. A pair of socks with your pet's face on them that'll make it easier for you to show off little Archie to strangers without having to pull up 176 photos on your phone. Who are we kidding? You're gonna do that anyway. Don't forget to click the customization button and fill out info about your pet! Promising review:"This was a Christmas gift I bought for my aunt, who just LOVES her fur baby. She was so happy with these socks, she shared pictures of them and a big thank you to me on Facebook. She is out of state so I can't speak on the quality of the socks, but if they were a fraction less than fantastic, my all-too-honest aunt would have let me know, but all she could do was rave about them. Well done! :-)" — Deb P Get them from Amazon for $14.59 (available in 40 colors). 28. A dip clip so you can easily dip you nuggets and fries when you're taking a break from driving out on the open road. Now you can forget the mess of holding your BBQ sauce between your legs and it ending up all over your car floor. Promising review: "I got these for my mom as a stocking stuffer for Christmas and OMG, she absolutely loves them! I kind of got them as a gag since we are always teasing her about trying to hold the ketchup and dip her fries or nuggets while she's driving, but this little plastic holder made her SO happy, lol. 😊 They work great for pretty much most ketchup or sauce cups and it has a handy little attachment so that if the sauce comes in packets, you can pour it in there and still attach it to the air vent. My mom tells everyone who gets in her car about them and I will definitely purchase as a gift for more people!" — 🌈 Summer of '75 🦄 Get a two-pack from Amazon for $7.49+ (available in four colors and in multipacks). 29. A decorative cat towel as cute as it is absorbent. If you love kitties or have a few of your own, you'll surely love these paw-tastic towels! 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 $16.99+ (available in 36 designs). 30. A cute and fun build-on brick mug that comes with three packs of building bricks so you can turn your morning cup of joe into playtime! 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 $13.99 (available in 11 colors). 31. A bottle of Haeyo Mayo — a creamy hair mask that contains shea butter, macadamia oil, and egg yolk extract to help hydrate, nourish, and smooth your hair. If you have dry and damaged hair, you might wanna try this hair condiment! 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 $24.49. 32. A geometric dinosaur sculpture perfect for hiding your cookies or candies. Snack time just became a much more ~roaring~ time! Promising review:"This little dino is very nice and substantial. It is small, we use it to store our keys, and this works quite well. He is much heavier than expected, and the contrasting gold really stands out. He even has little pads on the bottom so he won't scratch whatever you set him on. We ABSOLUTELY LOVE HIM!!!" — Jeremy Szabo Get it from Amazon for $52.78+ (available in three colors). 33. A super spooky spine candle if your home's aesthetic can be best described as witchy meets contemporary. This unscented soy wax candle will certainly ~goth up~ your space. Amazon Promising review: "Super cool!! The candle makes me feel like being in the classroom of Professor Lupin learning how to cast a Patronus! Very cute decor!!" — Yvette Get it from Amazon for $16.99+ (available in black and white). 34. A pair of huge googly eyes — you'll have fun turning inanimate objects into wildly expressive figures! 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. Bought these to have some fun and I don't regret a thing. Totally worth it." — E Yaz Get them from Amazon for $7.99+ (available in three sizes and multiple sets). 35. An Ikea bag coin purse to match the massive Ikea shopping bag you use as an everyday tote bag. Amazon, Promising review: "If this isn't the cutest thing EVER! I use it for carrying my ponytail holders, bobby pins, etc. in my purse. I totally heart it." — Pudingal1 Get it from Amazon for $5.99. The reviews for this post have been edited for length and clarity.
