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Your day deserves the tiny thrill of beholding this customizable library card pillow.

I am not responsible enough to own an expensive scarf but I LOVE love love colorful things, so I had to own this. It is delightfully soft on the skin and just as vibrant in person as it is online! I've really enjoyed wearing it on blustery days when I want to be bundled up, but don't want to be in my usual boring black-on-black New York winter gear. 

Get it from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in nine styles). 

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

Psst — you can snag a Bob Ross color-by-number coloring book on Amazon, too! 

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 do 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 $11.99. 

Promising review: "Perfect accent light for my living room. The lamp itself is a great decor treasure. Great quality and color." —Uribe Juliana

Get it from Amazon for $38.99 (available in six styles). 

Touchland is a small business that specializes in hand sanitizers. 

I have been a fan of Touchland sanitizers for years, because they smell SO good, feel great on my skin, and most importantly, never, EVER leak in my bag. I can say with glittery certainty that this new edition takes the CAKE. It has the perfect subtle vanilla sweetness without being overpowering (which is important to me, because most of the time I'm spraying this right before a meal with pals or after being on the train — aka, very public spaces). 

Promising review: "Obsessed with this gift set. Even the box it came in is adorable!! I love the glitter case and the confetti cake scent. Touchland has a total hit with this one. So glad I purchased! These sprays are so much easier on my eczema-prone hands. They are actually moisturizing and not drying. I love these!" —Christine Danielle

Get it from Amazon for $30 (also available in seven different multipacks; check out Touchland's Amazon storefront for more options). 

Marée is a small business that specializes in beauty products. 

Promising review: "Gifted these masks to my sister-in-law, and she loved them. So I figured I’d try them too. What a difference in my skin. I like to leave all masks on a lot longer than most people or directions say. I let the mask gel absorb into my skin. So when I took it off, it was not wet anymore. I woke up the next day with a nice glow and dewy appearance. I will have to get more. I think it actually tightened my eyes and laugh lines, too. I love this product and will continue to buy it. Thank you, Marée!!" —Eugene Cecora 

Get a set of six from Amazon for $9.99. 

Psst — parents really love this as a "calm down" moment for their kiddos! 

Promising review: "This little cloud guy is adorable and squishy! His face is very sweet, and the color morphing is great. I really like it’s calming, and even if you don’t use it for meditation, it’s a cute night light." —RgHound

Promising review: "As an avid Lego enthusiast, I've had the pleasure of building numerous sets over the years, but this one stands out as a masterpiece. From the moment I opened the box, I was impressed by the thoughtfully organized bags and clear instructions, making the build both enjoyable and manageable. I love plants, so the attention to detail in this set had my heart!" —Jami

Thinking Putty is designed by a small business that specializes in wacky-themed putty for stress relief and creativity. 

Promising review: "I LOVE THIS PUTTY. I have quite the collection of Aaron's putty and this one is great. It's purple, but in some light it turns green, which looks really cool. Sometimes it may even turn red. It's a soft texture and there is quite a bit in the container." —Ryan Adkins

Get it from Amazon for $14.91+ (available in six colors).

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 — PLUS a Murdle board game!! 

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 creativity! You can Murdle solo or with friends. I look forward to future volumes, but this one will keep me busy for a while!" —Liz Gately

Promising review: "Such a cute way to keep trivets handy for hot items. They seem to be built well, as they have held up, and I’ve been using them for at least six months now." —Wolff

Get it from Amazon for $35.49+ (available in four colors). 

Promising review: "These are so good, I have tried nearly everything pickle there is. Including the pickle slush from Sonic. This is my favorite pickle-flavored item. It is actually pickle tasting, and the texture is amazing. The thing about pickle-flavored things I have the biggest problem with is the salt levels. The salt is so overwhelming usually that it almost isn't pickle flavor, or it's just dill flavor, and I personally hate dill, but love dill pickles!" —Brenna H. 

Jambo is a small business that specializes in novelty lighting and outdoor products. 

Promising review: "A beautiful lava lamp. Makes really nice tiny bubbles that smush into each other. Can't recommend it enough." —Dave

Get it from Amazon for $28.99+ (available in seven styles and multipacks). 

It includes a chef's knife, paring knife, bread knife, slicing knife, utility knife, and santoku knife.

Promising review: "This is my best buy of the month and best knife buy of the year. Yeah, I've had sharper, better-quality knives in the past, but for hundreds of dollars more. For basic kitchen use, this is the set to buy. I like that they're colorful, because I've already been able to familiarize myself with which knife is which color and what I need to use them for. The blade cases they come with are extremely handy. I like that I don't have to use a knife block. These fit nicely in my drawer. At this price, they are worth every penny. I wouldn't have a problem spending $40–$50 for these knives." —GWP

Get a set of six knives with covers from Amazon for $36.

Promising review: "I’m really impressed with the quality of this spinner ring! It spins smoothly and effortlessly, which makes it super satisfying to fidget with. The fit is perfect, true to size, and feels really comfortable on my finger. I also love the moon and stars pattern; it adds a unique and stylish touch that makes the ring stand out. Overall, it’s a great combination of function and design. Definitely one of my favorite rings now!" —Christina Arimboanga

Get it from Amazon for $8.49+ (available in five sizes and 12 styles). 

Promising review: "Love BaubleBar! The size, quality, durability, and wearability were as expected. They look as expected when wearing them. Great gift idea!" —Michelle Borden

Get it from Amazon: sports earrings for $44 (available in seven styles) and food and drink earring sets for $44+ (available in 10 styles). 

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.  

*wheezes in truffle* Okay, I bought this on a whim because there's a sushi place down the street from me that makes truffle avocado sushi rolls, and I was like, I need these in my life, but I also need money to live. I decided to DIY it with a regular $4 avocado roll, and this seasoning and the umami bliss of it all basically exploded my brain. Since then, I've tried it on eggs, burritos, potatoes, chocolate mug cakes, and pretty much every sweet and savory thing I can think of. The best part is you really get an excellent bang for your buck — it's so flavorful that I've been using this for months now and have barely made a dent in the container! 

Promising review: "My lips get dry since I spend a lot of time hiking and outdoors, and this product works like a charm. It hydrates deeply, feels soothing, and lasts through the night. A little goes a long way, making it worth the price." —HB

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 $89.99+ (available in four styles).

Check out a TikTok of the moonrise alarm clock in action. 

Promising review: "This thing is the real deal. My daughters love it! They needed a way to wake up more naturally on school days — this alarm can be set to begin brightening 10 minutes before their alarm, and it’s helped a lot! Plus, they adore the beautiful moon nightlight with shooting stars — I do, too! This one seemed too good to be true when I ordered it, but it’s definitely lived up to the hype." —Emlefty11

Promising review: "Super cute and great quality. Holding up well so far." —Amazon Customer

Get a pack of four from Amazon for $16.36.  

Promising review: "I bought one of these many years ago and love mine. I just bought this one for a friend as a gift. She loves it! This item is of great quality. Perfect size to do quick, creative work. This board helps a person come into the present. Let the world melt away while they use it. Before you know it, time has slipped by, and the calm has set in. It may be perfect at the office! Definitely would have people stopping by to chill for a minute! (Just a thought.) I would imagine this would be calming for kids, too! Get one for yourself. Leave the world behind." —ClearlyLiving

Here's what BuzzFeeder Heather Braga has to say about it: "I gifted this to my mom, and it's been such a hit! All you have to do is fill the stand with water, dip the bamboo brush in, and start creating! It's surprisingly super soothing and is great because you don't have to think long and hard about what to draw since it disappears anyway! It's a great practice in the 'art of letting go' and is honestly a lovely way to spend an hour unwinding." 

Ban.do is a US-based small business that specializes in quirky accessories, home products, and stationery. 

Promising review: "Lovely. Perfect addition to my bar, just as pictured!" —AC 

Get a set of two from Amazon for $39.95. 

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

Promising review: "They were easy to assemble, come with lots of extra stem pieces so you can make the stem longer or shorter, they look great and last forever!" —Amazon Customer

Dirtsa Studio is a New Jersey-based Etsy shop established in 2008 that specializes in clever, handmade goods. 

Promising review: "These pillows are so cute, perfect for a cozy reading corner!" —Nicole

Get it from Dirtsa Studio on Etsy for $32 (available in seven colors). 

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). 

Promising review: "So pretty! It was just a bit smaller than I was expecting, but overall, I am still very satisfied. The light was soft but definitely lit up the space just enough with a gentle, warm glow. Perfect for what I needed." —Tiffany 

Get it from Amazon for $21.99 (available in pink and yellow). 

I own a ton of these in different colors now because it is SO easy to comfortably secure my hair in them, and they're so strong that the hold lasts all day. People are always asking me where I got mine — it's such a sweet little subtle touch to an outfit! 

Get a set of four from Amazon for $12.99+ (available in 14 sets). 

The inflatable tube guy requires a 9V battery, which is not included. 

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

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Emma Lord is a Senior Shopping Writer at BuzzFeed with 10 years of experience in  lifestyle writing that specializes in a broad range of topics, including beauty, cleaning, fashion, personal care, home, fitness, and her beloved “TikTok made me buy it.” You can usually find her grilling her pals on their latest must-have products, giving a fake name at the local Taco Bell after eating there for the fourth day in a row, or talking everyone's ears off about the magic of New York City.  

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