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I've been saving up some treats to show you, and I *think* you're really going to enjoy them.

I shop all day for a living — I know, tough gig, right? That means I find some really cool stuff, some that's truly a "need" and others...more of a want. This stuff might fall in the second category, but it's really worth checking out. My guess? At least one thing will end up in your cart before you scroll to the end. 

Promising review: "The family really enjoyed this gift. Great family game that is better than the original Clue game, in that one plays with ALL the characters, regardless of how many actual players you have. Each time you make a 'guess' at the room, perpetrator, and weapon, you move the perpetrator to that room, so, while your opponent may have been trying to make their way across the board, they may be completely twarted when someone decides to accuse them of the crime." —M.P.

Promising review: "This is the best nail polish I’ve ever used! I’m a nurse, so I wash my hands A LOT. Normally, I have to paint my nails every two days because they chip so easily. This polish lasted six days! Including two 12-hour shifts! Not a single chip! Plus, it goes on so nicely. Definitely would recommend." —Jenn P

Get it from Amazon for $12.50 (also available in several other shades)

Promising review: "Super high-quality. The clamp is strong and it has a bit of weight to it to keep the pages down. The furthest it can open up is about an inch. There is a lot of detail, feels very high-quality." —Mercedes

While it starts with rainbow colors, the water eventually turns... brown... so just keep that in mind!

Shop the whole Paddington x Lush collection here, including Marmalade body wash and a "Please look after this bear" tag soap bar that makes me want to cry.

This is a newer release from Genuine Fred!

Promising review: "Well-made, comfortable, and worth it. This set is a total steal. The lace is soft and detailed, and the fit is super nice. The underwire gives just enough lift without being uncomfortable. If you’re on the fence, just get it — you won’t find better quality for this price." —Kassia

Get it from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in women's sizes 3XS–6XL and 23 style variations).

Get it from Bando or from Amazon for $40.

Promising review: "This taboo squishy looks so real that my husband was wondering why I was squeezing a stick of butter! It has just the right amount of tackiness and the scent is pleasant." —davidandnina

Get it from Amazon for $11.99 (also available in dinner roll–shaped squishies).

Promising review: "Everything we get from The Inked Traveler is high quality and is awesome! The coloring book is awesome, and I can't wait to start coloring some of the spectacularly made pages." —Jennifer Ortega

Get it from The Inked Traveler on Etsy for $22.

The Inked Traveler makes apparel, stickers, prints, and more — all inspired by vintage tattoos.

Promising review: "Honest review! Honestly, I didn’t want to pay this much for this product and was worried that it wouldn’t be worth it. Boy, was I wrong. We absolutely love this thing. It works great. It has a timer function, an easy on and off switch, and is so cute." —Jason

Get it from Amazon for $39.99. Not into the strawberry? If you insist — there are also 17 other colors available in the same listing.

Promising review: "It made my whole day when I finally was able to hand-feed one of my little visiting hummingbirds. It took about a week of consistently going out around the same time each day. I found that taking down a couple of my hanging feeders and wearing sunglasses helped. I had so many that would come curiously up to it and hover around several inches from my face, only to abruptly say “nope, not doing that”. I read somewhere that they may be too apprehensive about seeing your eyes. *shrug* I swear the first day I wore sunglasses it’s like I became invisible to them as any kind of threat. I really love this purchase, and will look forward to using it every year when they return to my garden." —annibchill

Buzzfeed Shopping writer, Emma Lord, actually owns this "holy grail" lippy and says: "I was very adamant about not buying this for the longest time because I am stubborn about "expensive" beauty products, but this is worth every penny and then some. It's so lightweight and layerable, it's foolproof to apply, and I have yet to wear a single outfit it doesn't complement??? I love watching it instantly elevate a casual look or add simple elegance to dressy ones. I wear it every day now, and after weeks of use, I've barely made a dent. Also, and maybe this is just me, but I tend to get pigment on my teeth with a lot of lip products, and I've simply never had an issue with this magic stick." 

Check out this TikTok of someone using it on their lips AND cheeks!

Promising review: "You know it’s good when you *have* to buy another before you run out of your last because you just cannot live without it… I’ve been through at least five tubes. Gorgeous shade for my olive skin, builds nicely, and let me tell you, other than my signature red lip, I’ve never gotten more compliments on a lip color than this in my life, although subtle, people just love it. Someone even asked me if I had lip filler done cause they thought my lips looked so enhanced 😂 it’s silky smooth and good all year round." ———

Get it from Amazon for $25 (also available in Pink Honey and Nude Honey in the same listing).

Promising review: "Saw Urban Outfitters had a tomato lamp for $100 and said hell naw. But then this lamp came along from the Amazon gods for just under $30 and no way I could pass up such a sick lamp. Smaller than anticipated but it's immaculate. Runs almost everyday/all day and has been doing great for a year now. Remote has never failed me yet (knock on wood)." —Samantha L.

Promising review: "A really fun, WELL-MADE, LEGO botanical kit. I always use the lego builder app which makes the instructions clearer. Really enjoyed putting this together. A good size and great value for the money." —Amazon Customer

Promising review: "Where was this in the '90s?! Just get it.Works beautifully. We have recently given my son our old LEGOs that have been sitting for decades, and these pieces that have been stuck together that whole time. Easy to use, wish I had one back in the day." —Allie M.

Promising review: "I have used other pint cozies, but this one is by far the best. The metallic lining inside of this holder makes all the difference. My hands stay cold, and this helps me be able to hold onto a pint of ice cream when I am crying over election results." —GibsB

Get it from Amazon for $15.99 (available in two styles: one for tapered pints (think Ben & Jerrys) and one for straight pints (think Talenti) and dozens of colors and prints). My favorite's the cow print!

Promising review: "I once tried these after seeing them on a checkout line, and now I am completely in love. They are the perfect mixture of sweet, spicy, and salty! Since I go through them pretty fast, this is a great way to get all the flavors for a good price at once. They tend to get stuck together in transit, especially when traveling in Florida, but I’ve never had trouble separating them by gently patting the bag. If these candies pique your interest, go ahead and buy them!" —Katie

Tamalitoz is a Latinx- and queer-owned business based in Texas. This ribbon-style candy is filled with a mild chili lime seasoning, making for a tangy, sweet treat. It was started in a tiny candy store in Mexico City by husband-and-husband team, Jack and Dec.

You can shop all the books available in the Puffin in Bloom designs here.

Need the dogs with hats pattern on more items? Heard and understood — they also come on a shower curtain, fine misting bottle, makeup bag, pill case, and compact mirror.

Get it from Urban Outfitters for $44.99.

Just click "customize" and upload your photo!

Get it from Uncommon Goods for $32 (available with or without your pet's name for the same price).

Promising review: "This is such a cute and affordable stack. I have a lot of Pavoi jewelry, so I knew it was going to be good, and it is! It is comfortable to wear on each finger or all three on one. I’ve always been a costume jewelry gal, and Pavoi is more high-end and affordable. Never tarnishes, which l appreciate!" —Ginny

Get it from Amazon for $24.95 (available in women's ring sizes 5–8 and 11 styles).

Promising review: "​🍿 The Best Purchase of All Time! 🍿 ​This has been, without a doubt, the single BEST purchase I've made in years! The Dash SmartStore Deluxe Stirring Popcorn Maker is an absolute marvel. ​In less than five minutes, you go from having kernels to a huge bowl of hot, perfectly popped, cinema-quality popcorn. The stirrer works magic to ensure every single kernel pops. Supreme quality, ultra-fast performance, and it works exactly (or better) than described! ​Zero regrets, absolutely essential, and I recommend it 1,000%!" —Pedro Espinal

Get it from Amazon for $49.99 (available in three colors).

Promising review: "My friend has one of these adorable birds, and I just had to get my own. The precious little chirps make me smile every time I pour a glass of wine. It aerates as well, so it's not only cute, it's functional! Win-win!!" —Candace B

Get it from Amazon for $32.95 (available in six colors).

Promising review: "I got these because I needed a way to cut open a packet that a medication I take comes in. I've now just decided to take them all out of said packaging and put the pills in a small container. Go figure. BUT I still use these all the time. They're small but mighty. They cut through cardboard like a dream. And of course they're super cute! Who doesn't want cute stuff? I do. They're great for on the go because they're small and you can attach them to a keychain. I love them." —realhorrorshow

The screws they come with might not be the proper length for whatever piece of furniture or cabinetry you're updating, so you might need to go to your local hardware store before installing!

Get a set of two from Anthropologie for $24 (also available in a brushed silver finish). They make other fixtures in the same design, including towel bars and rings and curtain tie-backs!

Promising review: "This was one of a few games we purchased as gifts for our grandsons, 9 and 12. It turned out to be one of the real home run gift ideas of the holiday season, as both they and we (their grandparents) have had a riotous time playing one round after another over a few sessions during the holiday break. Easy to play, no game board to have to slowly/painfully navigate one's way around, just a fun, playful experience for everyone. Good with only four players, even better with more. Clever idea well & simply executed by the game's creators, definitely recommended!" —AR

Get it from Amazon for $18.99. You can also get an expansion pack for more playtime, a travel edition for on-the-go fun, and a picture version for groups with younger players.

Bonus: reviewers say they *don't* tend to attract dog or cat hair from shedding pets as much as other brands...which is borderline miraculous.

Promising review: "I can't say enough great things about these leggings! They don't roll down, they feel amazing on. I have all kinds of brands: Lululemon, Vuori, Athleta, etc., and these are my favorites and the ones I feel the best and most confident in!! And the price you can't beat. It's a win-win. I will be back to purchase even more colors!" —Lauren

Get them from Amazon for $29+ (available in women's sizes XXS–XXL, two inseam lengths, and 22 colors)

Promising review: "I was skeptical at first, but now I don’t think I’ll ever live without these. The exfoliation leaves my skin so smooth" —Chloé Calzone

Promising review: "I bought this after seeing an ad on TikTok. I'm skeptical but I’m a sucker for this kinda stuff, but it is genuinely amazing. I tested it on all the different areas of my body. It didn’t do a thing to my well-exfoliated palm, but my face, legs, LIPS… baby soft with big balls of dead skin coming off. Like one of those Korean exfoliating gloves, but you don’t have to scrub like you do with those. You just gently rub it in, and your dead skin peels away. I even had a weird callous on my arm that keeps regrowing [and] it smoothed it down so cleanly. This stuff is truly magic. Just WOW." —Nellie

Get it from Amazon for $39 (available in three formulations). 

This is IP44 waterproof certified, meaning it can withstand splashes of water. DO NOT put this in the water with you (obviously!) or place it somewhere precarious where it can fall into the water or will get wet — but know that it'll be ok if splashed. Your nighttime shower mood lighting will be just as cozy with this on your bathroom counter or shelf. Safety first!

Hear one TikToker's thoughts on the shower lamp here.

Promising review: "I bought this for my bathroom because the one light is super bright and it's too much in the mornings. I still needed some light, so I looked into a lamp like this over some kind of night light or plug-in lamp. I bought this because the reviews were promising, and so far I'm really happy. I charged it when it arrived a week ago, and haven't needed to charge it again yet. I love the warm, but not yellow-y light it emits. The lamp also seems really sturdy, like if I knocked it off the counter, it would be fine. The dimming function is great, no flickering, and I'm really happy the lamp 'remembers' the brightness level it was last on. It says waterproof, and I haven't tested that, but the charging port plug seems to seal really well, so I'm not nervous to have it on the bathroom counter or right next to the shower. My one complaint is that the wood grain color appeared different on my computer than in real life, and it's a little more reddish in person. However, I like this lamp so much I've been moving it to my desk to use in the evenings, so I may just buy another one that matches my bathroom better and leave the wood colored one at my desk." —Syd Smith

Promising review: "I bought this kind of as a joke for our shower, but it's the best thing I've purchased so far in 2025! It's easy to use, love the dimmer, and it creates a nice ambiance." —Holla

Get it from Amazon for $33.99 (available in five colors).

Promising review: "These are the most comfortable dress sandals I have ever owned or worn! They are so comfortable-my feet didn’t hurt at all after wearing them all day at a wedding. Going to get another pair in black." —PPMcSw

Get them from Amazon for $39.99+ or from DSW for $59.99 (originally $90; available in sizes 5–12, medium and wide widths, and eight colors)

I....can't stop eating this sauce. It was an impulse buy when browsing at Stew Leonards (IYKYK), and it's turned out to be one of my favorite spontaneous grocery cart additions. I've since seen it on TikTok, and for good reason — the sauce is sweet and thick (kind of like an eel sauce viscosity) with just the right hint of spice for me. If you love spice, you'd probably need to add some chili oil, which would also be delish. I put it on a lot of things (it would be good on cardboard, frankly), but one of my favorites is to slice up a cucumber — and half an avocado if I have it — drizzle on this sauce and add some toasted sesame seeds. The perfect side dish or snack! I just bought the 16-ounce size bottle, so I don't need to worry about running out as quickly. Bonus: the larger size bottle also has a twist cap instead of a pop-off cap (the pop-off is kind of annoying and gets a little messy and makes the sauce harder to shake before drizzling). 

Promising review: "Seriously, don't read it. Stop. Cease. Desist! Read no further. You're still here? Very well. You're wasting valuable time you could be using to order this sauce. I've ordered several bottles and it's good enough to eat over rice with nothing else added. Superb! Go buy yourself a few bottles. Right now. Go!" —NumeralXVI

Promising review: "This sauce is the best dumpling sauce/addition I've ever had! I feel like all I do is buy products to try and they get used once for the 'try' phase and get tossed or are lost to the fridge to grow science projects. This one I've had for about a week, and it's almost gone!! We've stocked our freezer with pork & veggie mini wontons/dumplings so that we can use this sauce. The family is [OBSESSED}!!! ♥♥♥" —JenSie

Get it from Amazon for $14.99 (also available in ginger soy, which is also delish, and sichuan sesame soy, which I haven't tried yet).

Dumpling Daughter is a woman-owned small biz, btw! All their sauces are made right in their restaurant HQ in Boston.

Promising review: "This watch looks so expensive, everyone is shocked that I got it on Amazon. Fits my wrist as well, which is 8 inches." —christina cattarini

Promising review: "Absolutely love this watch. I got this watch to see if I like the design on my wrist before I committed to purchasing the Cartier Baignoire watch, and I must say I am literally obsessed, I absolutely LOVE this style watch... It’s made very well, and the gold tone is PERFECT. It’s a beautiful warm tone gold, it’s not too light or too dark, the band is a beautiful textured dark chocolate color. Simply beautiful." —Ashley Breland

Get it from Amazon for $31 (available in nine colors).

Promising review: "This is a cute way to keep desk essentials organized. It has plenty of space to arrange pens, pencils, and other items. It spins easily to allow easy access to all the sections." —Slsmej

Get it from Amazon for $8.98 (available in four colors)

The water-resistant light comes with a replaceable lithium battery.

Promising review: "So glad I found these. I have one on my apartment key and another on my mailbox key. They really work well, especially in low lighting. Since my vision is no longer perfect, these lights save me time so I don’t have to fumble trying to get my key into the locks. I definitely recommend them. I have a spare for replacement, but they last a long time." —Marni

Promising review: "I bought the Hally gem pen for my daughter’s special event, and it was a total hit! ✨ The gems were super easy to apply, stayed in place all day, and added the perfect sparkle to her hairstyle. Removing them was just as simple — no damage, no tangles. We got so many compliments on her festive look, and she felt like a little star." —Alina

Get it from Amazon for $34.99 (refills available in the same listing).

Not into caviar? No problem — this shop has tons of options, like Diet Coke, green olive, Cheez-It, chicken nugget, croissant...and so much more.

Promising review (for the shop): "I have now purchased three of these to use as ring trays around my house. They're cute and unique. They are well packaged when they ship and make a great gift!" —askutie

Ware Your Snacks is based in Brooklyn, NY and owned by illustrator Evelina Edens.

Also available in Strawberries & Cream and Lavender Vanilla, which are temporarily out of stock. And shop all of their finishing sugars here!

Promising review: "I used it on top of frosted sugar cookies, and it was so good. It has a nice lemon flavor without being overwhelming. I can't wait until this summer when I make my frozen lemonade. I plan on mixing this sugar with the whipped cream I put on top!!" —Savannah

Promising review: "My wife bought me this little guy to help me sleep not knowing if I would even care for it, but the little guy is adorable and it was just what I needed to sleep better. It could be the lavender, but I think it is just how comforting he is to hold against your chest when laying down. I don't think you can go wrong with this guy, but I do suddenly experience guilt when eating burgers...probably just me!" —Bryan

Get it from Amazon for $23.99 (also available in black, plus 20 other adorable animal styles).

Get it from Pottery Barn Kids for $39.99 (originally $69).

BuzzFeed Shopping is service journalism first: our writers and editors spend all day shopping so you don’t have to, vetting products, fact-checking brand claims, and surfacing what actually helps in real life. We center readers over revenue, recommend products with authenticity (using real experiences, not ad-speak), and reflect our diverse audience, inclusive of a variety of price points, people, and needs. We cut through fake deals, favor useful info over glossy fluff, and recommend both budget and splurge options with context so you can decide what’s right for you — and still have a little fun along the way.

This piece is by Maitland Quitmeyer, a deputy editorial director on the BuzzFeed Shopping team (she's been a shopping editor so long, she remembers when Prime Day was just one day), who has spent the better part of a decade finding, vetting, and writing about products (and deals!), from no-nonsense toilet cleaners to the best mascaras to genius ideas that'll win your next gift exchange.