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I am a contributor and former BuzzFeed Shopping writer extraordinaire, as well as a film & TV critic, which is why she loves scouring the interwebs to find the best pop culture knick-knacks to rep your fave fandom.

Promising reviews: "Best fan I've ever purchased. Super quiet, battery power is amazing, and I can move it anywhere, even without power. The flexibility of the standard pedestal fan and off the stand is also a big plus. Can't say enough, great product." —Robert

"Best fan I have ever bought!! Love the flexibility of it, I can take it outside by the pool, or while I'm working in the garden. Either way, it's a great necessity in this South Carolina weather." —Donna

Promising review: "Lovee the new tea, so good and refreshing!" —Anonymous

Promising review: "Scent is through the house, not strong, just right." —Kathy

Price: $16.99 (available in 21 other scents)

Promising review: "I know all the good slushy spots in my town. Now my kitchen is the best one. I poured my cold grape Kool-Aid in the machine and 30 mins later…. Taaadaaa! I’m gonna save so much money. I’ll use this more than any appliance I have now. Don’t hesitate, buy it!" —Tyhesha

Price: $249 (originally $299; available in three colors)

Promising review: "My pets love their new bed! With three big dogs, I went with the jumbo size, hoping that at least my Golden Retriever would fit. A pleasant surprise — all three fit on it at once! They cuddle up together and look so cozy!" —Bailey

Price: $29.39+ (originally $41.99+; available in four sizes and four colors)

Promising reviews: "I'm pleasantly pleased with this item, material is great, and it's perfect for my children for outings or for mats to lie down for nap time or camping." —Flor

"I get so many compliments on this!! Print is so cute. It's a great size for about two adults and a baby." —Sarah

Price: $14.92 (available in five patterns)

Promising review: "I love these sheets. I bought two sets last year and two more sets this year. They are soft and cool for summer sleep time. And lots of fun colors to choose from." —Nancy

Price: $27.95+ (available in sizes twin–California king and 21 colors)

It's dishwasher-safe on the top rack but shouldn't be used in the microwave.

Promising reviews: "Good quality and great design. Perfect for outdoor dining and entertainment." —Jacqueline

Price: $8.97 (also available in an olive pattern)

Promising review: "My first ever ice cream maker! Easy to use and makes excellent ice cream in a short amount of time. I bought it to match my other Beautiful brand products, so I leave it out on my counter, no need to put it away. Perfect size for one or two people, but the good news is, the ice cream can be saved in freezer containers if you want to feed more folks later." —Patricia

Price: $54.98 (available in three colors)

Promising review: "This stripping seal really gets the job done. My front door has a huge gap on one side on the top, and I have bought weather stripping before to try and fill it, only to have the stripping come loose and fall off in a day or two. When I saw this at Walmart, I thought I would give it a shot, and boy, am I glad I did. This weather stripping is very thick, and the adhesive sticks great! I even tested it out and stuck a small piece of it to a piece of wood, and it would not come off. It only took me like five minutes to measure, cut, and install this on my door, and I did it all by myself. No more drafty door facing in my house!" —cadkins0132

Price: $5.53+ (available individually or in a three-pack)

Promising review: "Perfect fit! I had a large gap, and this item fills it perfectly. I have a white door, and this blends in very well. Best of all, it requires no nails in my door — just slide it on, and it's very secure. I used small hand snippers to cut it." —tinaat1013

Promising review: "I bought this for my son's birthday party, and he and his friends had such a great time. The bounce house works both inside and outside and provides plenty of entertainment for the kids (and a worn-out child for the parents afterward). Highly recommended." —Carl

Price: $109.99+ (originally $179.99+; available in two designs and with or without a blower)

Promising review: "Great for travel. No worries about damaging cards. Any water on them causes no damage, which makes it great for any water-day fun. It can be hard to get off the clip, and it can be hard to shuffle. Best travel game we took on vacation in years." —Jennifer

Promising review: "This product is the best. Feels like I have my own cabana, like I do when I go to Vegas. You can adjust the water pressure for how high or low you want the mist. I would totally recommend this mister to anyone interested!" —Leslie

Promising review: "These work better than I expected! We had drain flies, and after plugging the unit in, the difference was amazing!! Within 24 hours, the trap was half full!! I just bought refills. I see maybe two or three, whereas before there would be 15! Great product!!" —peggy

Promising review: "Wow... Unreal quality for the price!! This is such a nice addition to my dining room. It looks great as a movable serving cart for a dinner party or a bar cart. Goes great with my way more expensive dining furniture. Perfect black color! Plus, the wheels seem safe to move across my real wood flooring. I would absolutely buy again!!" —Melissa

Price: $84.47 (originally $125; available in three colors)

Promising review: “We have a brick-in privacy patio that is partially covered, outside of our sunroom. I bought these lights, and they are the perfect length. Hung them above the three windows, under the overhang that is covering the two fans. Puts a smile on my face every time I see them. Brings warmth, coziness, and personality to our patio. Would definitely recommend!!!” —Tamara 

Price: $31.94 for 100 feet (originally $59.99; available in four lengths)

Promising review: "I had a 32-inch square Mainstays fireplace for three years — hundreds of fires before the bottom rotted out. I never covered it; water settled, and it would have lasted many more years if I had cared for it. So I bought another one, and it is even better than the last one. Easy assembly and great height, and the round shape allows for easier traffic flow around the fire. It is on our deck and fits perfectly for s'mores and night swims!" —Lynne

Promising review: "This set caught my eye in a Walmart store. I sat on both the chairs and the loveseat and found them comfortable. Ordered the set in blue and love it! The size is the perfect scale for our deck, and lets us extend the living space outside. The assembly took about two hours instead of the 45 minutes estimated by the manufacturer. Definitely recommend this patio set." —Catherine

Price: $497 (originally $597; also available in beige)

Promising review: "I was already a Dawn Powerwash spray user. I love the way it cleans, and the spray bottle is handy. I am OBSESSED with this watermelon scent. It smells so good and leaves my kitchen smelling so good. I’m sad to see this is a limited-edition scent. I have already bought another bottle, but I have no way of knowing when this will become unavailable. Hopefully Dawn decides to permanently keep the watermelon scent." —GamerMom

Price: $5.94 (available in two other scents)

Price: $22.99 (also available in two other scents)

Promising review: "Where do I start? This grill is the perfect size for a family of four. I got this for a heck of a deal, and it's definitely worth at least a few hundred dollars. Installation by myself took about an hour and a half. Although if you had two people, I'm sure it would only take 30 minutes. Instructions were fairly simple to put together. I just grilled for the first time, and this baby gets hot pretty fast. Definitely a wonderful grill for our family, and I would highly recommend it to anybody who needs a quality product at a great price." —Dude

Price: $194 (originally $224; also available in graphite and a three-burner version)

Promising review: "Love my pool!! Super easy setup! Surprised at how actually BIG it is inside...fits five to six adults comfortably to sit and sip drinks and keep cool in the pool! Summer in Texas is gonna be HOT!" —Rebecca

Price: $116.24+ (available in three sizes and two filter pump colors)

Promising review: "Very sturdy. Good for making drinks and hanging out with friends. The 2-gallon size is just enough to make drinks in batches, but also be able to store these jars without taking up much space. Pouring is smooth, and the top opening is large. Overall very satisfactory!" —Lezhen

Promising review: "This magnetic screen door is SO much better than the less expensive ones. (You get what you pay for.) The one I installed last year was ruined before the season ever ended. This one seals perfectly from top to bottom and all sides. The Velcro goes all the way around, not just in little pieces. The magnets are long and make a complete seal. Made it through one season, and it's still like new. I have a lot of cats, and they go in and out of it all day long, and it's just wonderful how it's holding up. It immediately closes up completely after you walk through it." —Karen

Price: $29.99+ (available in three sizes)

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