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This little bloodsucker is 100% food-safe, BPA-free, and dishwasher-safe!

Promising review: "I was getting very tired of the garlic presses that turn garlic into a mush and require incredible force to mash the clove into unrecognizable oblivion. This is far easier and turns the garlic into pieces rather than mush." —C. Pearlman

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." —Lexie Collins

AsNotSeenonTV is a Canadian small business selling 3D-printed products that should obviously be on TV by now. 

Promising review: "Iconic episode! Fun little holder for a sponge. I love it." —Paul 

Get it from AsNotSeenonTV on Etsy for $19.47. 

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 $29.98+ (available in four colors). 

Promising review: "So SO CUUUTE! 10/10!! It's a 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 (available in four styles).  

Promising review: "I saw this little potato at a restaurant counter and loved the quote so much I bought one for my two best friends and me. Such a cute and motivating carbohydrate." —Ess Vee

Get it from Amazon for $5.99 (available in nine styles). 

Promising review: "BEST SQUISHY EVER!! It's super cute, very squishy, and very survivable lol. Had it for multiple days, and it hasn't shown any wear aside from the little antennas having the usual rub off you'd expect from its material. Once squished, it will slowly rise back like memory foam, and I personally recommend squishing it and then setting it down to watch its rise. IDK, but it's just so cute to watch lol." —Madison Gillespie

Get it from Amazon for $5.99+ (available in five colors). 

AVA Style Crafts is an Atlanta-based Etsy shop selling handmade goodies. 

Promising review: "Love, love, love! DoodleBob looks so cute on my desk holding my Apple pencil!!! 😍" —Ayla Roback 

Get it from AVA Style Crafts on Etsy for $10.

You'll get one of seven designs. Also, you'll need a 1GB–128GB TF memory card, since one is not included in the package.

BuzzFeed Shopping editor Kayla Boyd loves this and says: "If there's one thing my friends know about me, it's that I take A LOT of pictures. And as a millennial who grew up making scrapbooks, using disposable cameras and digi cams, I absolutely love the nostalgia of this thing. It's such a fun throwback to those low-quality, no overthinking, just-for-the-memories photo moments that many of us grew up with. But, the modern twist of it having a super tiny screen and being able to clip on your bag as a cute little accessory really just adds to the ~ charm ~ of it, imo. I've taken it around with me on trips to Europe and Japan, and I've whipped it out at gatherings with friends and family. People alwaysss ask me about it and want the link! And with such an affordable price tag, I already plan to start gifting these to friends and family members. It's seriously such a fun little gadget to carry around! Just don't forget to grab a micro SD card so you can transfer all your memories to your phone or computer."

Promising review: "I’ve ordered this three times, one for me at first, and the rest as gifts. It’s such a cute and amazing little nostalgic camera to have around. Whenever you take it out to use, SOMEONE always asks what it is/where from. Lots of compliments. Even got my brother and his girlfriend to buy them, lmao, plus as a blind box, it’s fun to find out which one you get! I would recommend this to anyone! Especially those who grew up on Kodak disposables. Probably will buy another at some point." —Jennifer Shirghiro

Get it from Amazon (from Kodak-licensed seller RT-PRO) for $34.99.

Promising review: "The best night-light... EVER!!! This duckie night-light is just the serotonin boost I needed! This light has three settings... by just tapping on its bum. I couldn't be more pleased with the quality! This duckie brings me pure joy!! 🥰" —Sena P. 

Get it from Amazon for $16.99 (available in two other silly styles). 

Promising review: "I bought this when I started getting squirrels eating out of my bird feeder. It is a blast watching them retrieve the peanuts out to the inside of the unicorn's head. Good Times. I would buy it again." —Tim the Toolman

The kit includes eight Zombie Pack sets (powder and activator) plus one applicator brush!

Promising review: "I love how smooth and soft my skin feels after using this! These are a nice facemask experience. I do not use them twice a week. Usually only once every other week. They do get so stiff by the 10-minute mark that I can struggle to close or open my mouth, but the results are totally worth it." —Megan Hughes

Get an eight-pack from Amazon for $13.79.

Promising review: "10/10, it looks exactly like the pictures. It’s got a good weight to it, and it looks so cute. The brush also looks sturdy and good for its job, not just decorative." —Jade dumolo

Promising review: "Really good quality and soooo funny. This puzzle is great! Honestly, because it’s sort of a funny prank gift, I thought it wasn’t going to be of good quality. But it’s actually REALLY nice! The pieces are thick and of good quality and have a huge variety of shapes that fit together really well. We are big puzzle fans, and this one turned out to be one of our favorites — it’s funny, fun to do, and a really nice, solid puzzle! I will totally buy this again for a gift!" —A. Kay

Get it from Amazon for $22 (also available in a 100-piece version).

Promising review: "I LOVE these flip-flobsters and wear them pretty much everywhere, much to my boyfriend's dismay. I quote Mean Girls every time he asks, 'Just how many weird pairs of shoes do you need?' 'The limit does not exist.'" —Amber Sanders

Get them from Amazon for $12.99+ (available in women's sizes 3–14, men's sizes 2–12.5, and in three colors). 

Promising review: "This was so yummy on vanilla yogurt with fresh fruit. I can't wait to try it on toast and everything else." —Shaquita Michelle Wilson

Promising review: "I have trichotillomania and really love these little guys. They help refocus my habits, 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 $9.99+ (available in nine styles). 

Promising review: "I have pretty long hair down past the middle of my back, and this clip holds it all! It feels sturdy and decently made." —Melanie

Get it from Amazon for $7.99 (available in three finishes; also available as a snake).

Promising review: "Bought for working out because I’d rather use my cup than water bottles, and honestly, I was surprised to see that it works. The straw is longer than expected. The only flaw is that the straw is hard to get in if you have ice already in your cup." —lisa

Get a two-pack from Amazon for $9.99 (available in four color combinations). 

Currently considering this for my anxious chi-mix pup after this review. 

Promising review: "My cats were not thrilled with this purchase, but the tortie has been nibbling on my indoor veggie garden when she thinks no one is looking, so I think we're about even now. 10/10." —Kryn

Get one in a random fruit from Amazon for $8.29.

This zipline works for dogs of all sizes and easily adjusts to fit most cars!

Promising review: "Have no problems with this. My dog can go from one window to the other with no problems, but it keeps her from jumping into the front seat. Does not tangle or trip her up. Keeps her safely in the car when the door is opened." —Taylor

The colors last for up to an hour per packet, and you can keep adding packets to keep the vibes going strong. BUT you should not use it if you are planning on roasting marshmallows or cooking any type of food! 

Promising review: "We love taking these camping!! So much fun! The colors last for a while, too!" —Gladmommy

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. I bought these to have some fun, and I don’t regret a thing. Totally worth it." —E Yaz

Get them from Amazon for $6.99+ (available in three sizes and several sets).

Promising review: "These towels really caught my eye! I have the perfect friend to receive them as a gift, even though there is no special occasion. Loved this concept so much that I had to purchase the set for myself." —somepig

Get it from Uncommon Goods for $16 (available in two styles). 

There are 100 puzzles total, and four different levels. For Elementary puzzles, you need to find the suspect, location, and weapon. For Occult Medium puzzles, the added challenge is that the murderer always lies, and the other suspects tell the truth! For Hard Boiled puzzles, you also need to find a motive! And for Impossible puzzles, you have to discover all four elements and deal with the lying witness statement from the murderer. Sounds like fun! Plus, you're also given a logic grid for each puzzle to help you solve it!

Promising review: "The puzzles are a lot of fun, but the characters, storylines, 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

And if (when) you end up needing more puzzles — don't worry — you can pick up Volume 2. 

Promising review: "I ended up getting this for myself and then as a gift for a friend! It is super cute and can act as a nice addition to the coffee table without looking gimmicky or tacky. Most of my guests don't realize it's a coaster until I tell them they can take it apart from the cactus. I love it and highly recommend!" —Sasha TS.

Get them from Amazon for $13.80+ (available in two styles).

Promising review: "We have an in-ground pool, and this has saved many little animals as well as making a hangout place for the frogs! Just replaced a frog log of this brand that lasted 10 years! Love the design and durability."   —Kim Middleton

Get it from Amazon for $14.01+ (available in blue and camo).

Promising review: "I love this SO MUCH. I embrace my inner snail every time I wash my face. It's soft but not too fluffy and thick. It has a nice stretch, but it's also not too loose where I feel like it's falling. Buy some for you and your snail friends. :)" —sam

Get it from Amazon for $5.99+ (available in 18 colors).

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