Latest news with #MelissaGray

Buzz Feed

36 Unique Finds That Will Shock People When You Say You Found 'Em On Amazon

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. Everyone is going to be stunned and bedazzled when you make them an espresso martini by putting this nifty tea bag in vodka. 1. 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. 2. A darling "Candle By The Hour" beehive candle with an absolutely genius concept — once you light it, it only burns until the flame reaches the tip of the little extinguisher, so you don't have to worry about forgetting an open flame. This version is especially cute because you get to decorate the little bees on it yourself! This is made of beeswax and designed to burn for a total of 70 hours! Promising review:"I bought two of these candles, the bigger one and the small one. They are so freaking cute! They look and feel 100% like the pictures! My daughters and I had fun decorating the wax with the toy bees. I lit them for the first time because the lights went out and I was scared at first because I didn't think they would go out, they 100% go out and I was so relieved I lit some more and went to bed. I am just so glad I got these." — Melissa Gray Get it from Amazon for $24.31. 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! 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 dimmable flexible clip-on mushroom light so versatile that it'll become your Emotional Support Shroom — this gizmo clips to desks, cribs, bedside tables, and computer monitors to give an ambient, soft glow that's easy on the eyeballs when you're trying to focus. (Also, it's just so darn precious??) Reviewers especially love this lamp for small spaces, since it doesn't take up valuable surface area! Promising review: "I love the way the light looks and the many colors, but honestly I love the flexibility of the neck. I can manipulate it to fit the function of what I am doing. I have used it as reading light and mood light by the bed. I had no problem reading my book at night. I have used it as a task light to do arts and crafts. More recently, I have used it at work and it now has a permanent spot at my desk. The light was a great value for the money for me." — Terese Get it from Amazon for $33.99 (available in two colors). 5. 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 minutes. 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 $11.99 (available in four other cocktail styles and larger packs). 6. A cheeky pair of double-buckle slides that look like what happens when a Birkenstock from the 2000s falls in love with a jelly sandal from the '90s in a forbidden time-crossed romance. Promising review: "So soft and fitted to my feet. Probably going to get other colors very soon. Love an easy slip-on that's affordable." — Bran fish Get it from Amazon for $23.79 (available in women's sizes 6–11 and dozens of colors). 7. Birdie, an indoor carbon dioxide monitor that — bless her dramatic heart — flips over and "dies" if the air quality in your home goes down, prompting you to open a window or run an air purifier so you can breathe easier. Once Birdie is happy with the air quality again, she'll pop back up! Amazon Promising review: "Super easy to set up, and it works! We set ours up, and after charging it and mounting it, the bird fell down. We opened the windows, and about 10 minutes later, the bird went upright. People have commented how cool it look, going to buy as a gift for a family member as well." — M English Get it from Amazon for $149 (clip the $40 off coupon on the product page for this price; available in five styles). 8. An itty-bitty ~floating~ plant terrarium you can either use as a soil-free propagator for plants like mint and dill before you transfer them, or as teensy flower vases for little buds. Promising review: "This is the cutest planter. I have a pothos that just is thriving, so I got these to repot some of it. The picture was when I first set it up and now they're roots have completely taken over the little bottles. Th at window gets sun all day and they cast light all through the room through the bottles." — Dee Danford Get it from Amazon for $16.98. 9. An embroidered tulle dress that you are legally obligated to twirl in at LEAST once per hour, I don' t make the rules!! This structured, corseted top with its flowy skirt bottom is basically whimsy personified and should be treated as such. Amazon Promising review:"I don't ever write reviews but had to because this dress is literally EVERYTHING!! It's so pretty and the fabric is high quality. I just wish for more occasions to wear it!!" — Norah Barnes Get it from Amazon for $59.99+ (available in women's sizes 0–28 Plus and in 13 colors). 10. 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. Emma Lord/BuzzFeed 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. 11. 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 $12.95. 12. A vintage-inspired crystal candle warmer to add some timeless, cozy glam in your living room or bedroom without worrying about an open flame. Promising review: "This looks even prettier in person! Works great, very easy setup, and beautiful with the basic lighting as well as the colorful setting. My candles warm quickly with it and start producing the smells quickly. Great product and would recommend!" — Lauren S. Get it from Amazon for $45.99 (available in two styles). 13. 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. 14. A gorgeous statement checkered cutting board designed with deep grooves for juice, hidden handles on the bottom, and end grain to "heal" cuts from knives. A true overachiever considering it's worth the buy for decor purposes alone!! Amazon Promising review: "I am OBSESSED with this cutting board. It is made so well and looks so expensive. Every time I have guests, I will use it as serving tray or display for charcuterie and I always get compliments on it." — Lorrin Farrell Get it from Amazon for $29.49. 15. A little mushroom cap plate for all your appetizer, dessert, and Girl Dinner needs. Promising review: "This is the most beautiful piece of dinnerware I've ever owned. So much so, that if there's ever a reason I would need to evacuate, I'm grabbing my animals and this plate." — Foxysinnatra Get it from Amazon for $15.29 (available in three other styles). Psst — if you want to buy the whole mushroom gang, you can grab the matching teapot and matching bowl and plate set! 16. An"I'm So Glad You're Here" sign that will feel like a sweet little neon hug to anyone who walks in the front door. Amazon Promising review: "I get so many compliments on this light, it is so happy and friendly! Really glad the light is adjustable in brightness, the brightest setting is usually too much." — Sarah Fisher Get it from Amazon for $33.99 (available in seven styles). 17. A unique and oh-so-decadent Otherland candle for anyone who adores classic, welcoming scent profiles with whimsical twists. These candles push the box on your regular florals and fruits by adding distinctive layers like California Fig, Chili Salt, and even Tennis Ball. 👀 🎾 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 it: " 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 11 scents). 18. And a little tomato light reviewers love to cozify their kitchen space. Is it a fruit? Is it a vegetable?? Whomst can say, but whatever it is, it's adorable. Promising review:"I was going to buy the $80 one from UO, and decided to look for cheaper alternatives. I'm really happy with this lamp! The little remote with light settings and timer features is a nice addition. If you're thinking about buying this, I'd recommend you do!" — Jules F Get it from Amazon for $29.90. 19. 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 $16.77. 20. A set of itty bitty ceramic rice ball vases that all onigiri lovers deserve to have on their desk as a delicious aesthetic. LOOK AT THESE HAPPY BUBS. Amazon Promising review: "BEYOND DARLING. They arrived and I giggled out loud. They are the cutest little things EVER. They make me SO very happy. They are well made and high quality. So glad I stumbled across these!!!!!" — Madeleinexo Get a set of five from Amazon for $16.99 (also available as cats and ghosts). 21. A three-tier ring floor lamp for anyone who wants a lighting option that isn't going to bore them to tears. This not only has unique, sophisticated flair, but comes with adjustable brightness so you can curate the room's mood. Amazon Brightech is a California-based small business that specializes in home lighting. Promising review: "The light is nice! It's a unique-looking light. I love how it has three different settings so you can adjust the brightness. It fits perfectly with my reading chaise and goes well with the rest of my living room decor. The only con I have is I wish the cord was clear instead of black, it sticks out. Other than that, I love the light. I'd definitely recommend it to others." — Carmelita Joy Get it from Amazon for $79.99+ (available in four colors). 22. 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 $19.54. 23. 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 $22.99+ (available in two sizes and two styles). 24. A pair of gorgeous kitchen shears that are as functional as they are stunning — reviewers love these all-purpose, super sharp blades for cutting everything from meat and fruit to opening packages and wrangling with complicated wrapping. Amazon Promising review: "I have a toddler. I have to cut everything up for, and these scissors have made my life INCREDIBLY easier. I cut PB&J into perfect squares and grapes into three pieces effortlessly with these scissors. It cuts chicken and other meats simply. They're sharp, safe, and so affordable too. Don't look elsewhere; these are the best!" — Adrian Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (available in eight styles and four sizes). 25. An aluminum-free, ridiculously nostalgic "unicorn" deodorant, because it's high time we all know what the elusive unicorn smells like as it traipses through the enchanted forest. (Psst — turns out it's a blend of watermelon, apple, and melon.) Promising review:"THE SMELL!!! Pure shot of nostalgia! In case you can't place it, this smells EXACTLY like Watermelon Bubbalicious Bubble Gum from the '90s!!! Oh! My! God! I was transported back to fourth grade, blowing bubbles on the school bus. I could feel the Lisa Frank Trapper Keeper on my lap!" — Olivia A Tiller Get a set of two from Amazon for $11.70 (available in nine scents and three-packs). 26. 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 $21.90 (available in three sizes). 27. A set of book-shaped sponges, aka what happens when Cinderella and Belle collaborate on your birthday gift. Promising review:"These sponges are adorable!! I've gotten so many compliments on them from friends and family. They're bright and look great along my sink. I haven't used them yet because I don't want to ruin them, but they look like decent sponges. They're so pretty, though you probably won't want to use them either! They would make a great housewarming gift!!" — EC Get a set of three from Amazon for $10. 28. 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. 29. A building block tissue box that will make any Lego fan think that eh, maybe getting the sniffles isn't the worst thing in the world, if it means you have an excuse to pull tissues out of this fun contraption. Amazon Promising review: "Fantastic for your Lego fan. I was surprised how nice this was. Made entirely of wood with a slide bottom for tissues. Definite buy for the Lego fan in your life." — T Get it from Amazon for $16.14 (available in two colors). 30. 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). 31. A dainty pickleball paddle set so even if you're the worst players on the court, you'll at least be the cutest. These come complete with a chic carrying bag and four balls! Sonix is a small business that specializes in tech and pickleball accessories. Promising review: "These rackets are even cuter in person than in the pictures! My friend and I purchased them for our weekly pickleball league and got lots of compliments from other players when we used them for the first time last night." — Valeria Get it from Amazon for $39.95+ (available in 27 styles). 32. A recycling bin mug you can sip from while pointedly staring at that one coworker who always chucks their LaCroix cans in the trash. For shame, Steve. Amazon Promising review: "I just want to say that I am really enjoying using this novelty coffee mug. It is a good size, comfortable fit, and fits under my Keurig coffee maker for the perfect cup. It is unique and fun and it is just as the picture shows it. It came in a sturdy packing box so there was no danger of breakage. A cute and fun mug, I like it a lot." — Carol Clancy Get it from Amazon for $16.49. 33. A funky knitted throw blanket for someone whose living room aesthetic needed to be resuscitated YESTERDAY. This lightweight blanket is eye-catching, unique, *and* ridiculously soft all at once. Amazon, Promising review: "I love sprucing up my living room by changing the pillows, throws, and rugs. I love this throw. The color is so vibrant and goes perfect with my decor." — Shemiah Meshai Get it from Amazon for $19.99 (available in 14 colors and two sizes). 34. A set of troll doll lighter cases so the next time you're looking for a good metaphor to explain your emotional state to your loved ones, you can just whip one of these gremlins out and light its little head on fire. Amazon, The lighters aren't included, but reviewers mention that the cheap little ones from gas stations work perfectly (but that standard Bic ones were a tight fight)! Promising review: "I can't even. This is literally the cutest thing I have ever impulse bought. It's a hit at parties and I giggle every time I remove the cute little hat to use the lighter." — Catt Pecknold Get a set of two from Amazon for $14.99 (available in four styles). 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). 36. An adorable cherry-inspired bedside carafe with a pretty pink pitcher and lil' stem cup that will add the loveliest touch to your nightstand and keep you hydrated as cutely as possible. is a US-based small business that specializes in quirky accessories, home products, and stationery. Promising review:"Very dainty and caviar-esque, LMAO. I love it! I have to be delicate with this piece as I don't want to break it. It's beautiful easy to clean and just freaking cute." — Diamond Girl Get it from Amazon for $38.95. Reviews have been edited for length and/or clarity.