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BuzzFeed and our publishing partners may collect a share of sales or other compensation from the links on this page. Read More Why yes, they do need a possum in a peanut. Promising review: "I used these for a prank on my roommate and stuck eyes everywhere. They come in different sizes, some small and some big. They are pretty durable, as we keep finding them on different random objects. They were even stuck onto a door, and stayed the entire time we lived in that apartment. They are easy to use, as the back is sticky. They also put a lot in the single tin." —Flint_Ste.el This card game is great for 3–8 players, ages 7 and up. Promising review: "I used this for a game night party, where some of our friends already knew each other, and others were new to the group. This game right at the top of the evening made everybody fast friends and ready to dig into more games. It was hilarious and enjoyable." —CLC 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 fit)! Promising review: "I can't even. This is literally the cutest thing I have ever impulsively 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 two styles). Smiley Moon Studio is a small business that sells acrylic earrings. Promising review: "So freaking cute! I’ve gotten so many compliments." —alexis18215 Get it from Smiley Moon Studio on Etsy for $13 (two styles and three color options). Tiny Cuts Crafts is a small business that sells fun earrings. Promising review: "Everything from the design to the packaging tickled my brain. These are very fun, and I absolutely died over the design of these. I love them. They're really good quality and very cute. I will be wearing them a lot." —Shannon Get them from Tiny Cuts Crafts on Etsy for $12.99+ (available in two sizes and four finishes). Promising review: "These are hilarious and will make the perfect stocking stuffer! I didn't realize they were textured with little pickle bumps until I got them. Excellent!" —Christina Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in packs of 24, 50, and 300 and 21 designs). The game requires at least two players, ages 6 and up. Promising review: "It is the funniest thing ever for kids and adults. It surely brings out the best kid in you. It was worth the purchase." —Melisa Check out a TikTok of the phone umbrella in action. Promising review: "I got this little umbrella because I'm always outside for work, and the sun shines bright. I always have to put information in my phone for work, and sometimes I can’t step out of the shade to do so. The sun protection is good, and the performance and size are perfect for my phone. I’ve had people ask where I got it because they also need one." —Garza Jboss Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (available in 15 styles). Filthywizard is a small business that sells fun stickers and tapes. Promising review: "This washi is super adorable! I love the design. Best dragons ever. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️" —Renee R Get it from Filthywizard on Etsy for $5. Promising review: "This, my friends, is one of the most wretched things I've ever seen. Does it float? No. Does it make noise? No. Does it open its mouth? No. Does it have any use at all? No. Does it make my hands smell like glue? Yes. Does it freak out my dog? Yes. Do I get a little sick and uncomfortable every time I look at it? Yes. It is a horrible object and I love it! 10/10 would recommend!" —Hannah Wengerd Promising reviews: "Each Christmas, we give our daughters a stocking that contains silly and/or functional stuff that is supposed to surprise them Christmas morning. This was the perfect silly stocking stuffer for our oldest." —Richard Kranz "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 17 colors). 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 Just pull it backward to make it go! Archie McPhee is a small business that has been selling quirky goods for over 30 years. Promising review: "My dad and I always give each other gag gifts for Christmas, and this one is so unique and funny. 😭 A possum in a peanut. 🤣 Would buy again, 10/10. Great money spent. ✋🏼" —Alyssa Each cat comes with a speech bubble and a mean one-liner. Promising review: "My brother is a cat lover, and the stickers are big and beautiful. This is his favorite Christmas present from me." —C. Wong Beauglyful is a small business that sells food-themed decor. Get it from Beauglyful on Etsy for $112.06. Promising review: "Perfect for scrapbooking or journaling. There’s plenty of stickers for each letter and extra for the more popular ones! Good variety of colors and fonts. Even some cool graphics at the end — stars, hearts, angel wings, etc. Would definitely recommend to anyone who likes to craft!" —Anna L. The 3-in-1 toy can be attached to a clip that connects to the side of a stroller or crib. Promising review: "My nephew is a first-time new dad, and I gifted this to him for Christmas. It has been perfect! Baby T loves watching and talking to the funny contraption during diaper changes, and Dad has had a lot of fun entertaining Baby with his funny headgear! Very versatile! Easy to use. Easy to clean. If you need a gift for a baby shower, this would be a fun alternative to diapers and onesies!!" —AngieD Get it from Amazon for $34.99+ (available in three styles and also a clip-only version). Promising review: "I love these and they actually GLOW!! 🥹🥹 Yayyyy." —Amazon Customer The fork has three prongs to make it easy to spear olives and pickles. Promising review: "This is one of my favorite kitchen gizmos, and it doesn't take up room in the drawer! I eat lots of olives, and this keeps me from having to wash or get a clean fork when I'm in the middle of making a salad or just want a snack, and it makes spearing the olives easier, too. It comes with two sizes to fit any jar. (Even though if you need, this I feel like you probably get the big jars, right?) They are stretchy and easy to get on and off. I usually just rinse it between uses and then wash the whole set up when I open a new jar (which is about weekly)." —Emily The machine comes with fake coins to activate, but it also works with real quarters. Reviewers warn that it's pretty loud and burns through D batteries. Promising review: "This game is awesome! So worth the purchase! I got it for my niece's fourth birthday, and it was a hit! I read all the reviews prior to purchasing, and I highly recommend doing that. I was able to buy smaller toys and figurines to throw in there as well as some bite-sized candy so I could have it ready for her to open and play with." —Chelsey This little dancing dude is 17 inches tall! It uses 9-volt alkaline batteries (must be new) or an AC adapter — using an AC adapter with the proper specs is the recommended choice for best performance. 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 It has over 35 pages filled with icky stuff like flesh-eating bacteria and parasitic worms. Promising review: "This creepy book is not only fun to color, but it’s actually informative too. Each page has a picture of a disease and then information on the disease itself! I thought that was pretty cool. Color gross stuff and learn. It’s got a good amount of pages to color and each one a different picture." —Shelbe Clark Promising review: "This product had me rolling on the floor laughing. It is the best thing I have seen in my entire lifetime because of how funny, cute, and how overall accurate is to my cat. Please buy this if you have living or late pets because it is very nice. 😊😊😊" —Stephanie Get it from Amazon for $9.88 (available in "ugly" and "normal" variants, btw — just click "customize now"; also available in six sizes and three pillow styles). This toy is battery-free! It also comes with a little booklet. Promising review: "I think this little toy is adorable. I have it on my coffee table, and you just wind it and watch it go. I bought one for a friend, and she loved it. Cute gift for cat lovers." —T 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. Promising review: "I bought this last month, and I love it! I've never been a fan of the key hanger by the front door (it never felt safe to me), but I always end up turning my apartment upside down, looking for my keys. This is a cute and fun place to remember to grab my keys when I am heading out, and it's endearing to return them to the goose when I come home." —JAK Promising review: "I absolutely love this tea infuser! It's perfect and adorable! I love his scythe because it helps hook him onto the side of the cup. I feel he steeps the tea rather well. Cleaning him is super easy! It's also fairly easy to get the tea leaves out of him. None seem to get caught on anything on the inside. It's one of those little things that's well worth it. It makes having tea fun! Works wonderfully and I feel it is the perfect size for the cup I use." —supergirl This mask is made with albumin, a component from eggs that helps moisturize skin. It claims to help tighten pores, hydrate, promote elasticity, remove dead skin, and balance pH. To use, mix the included powder and liquid together with a brush. Spread the mixture evenly and leave until it begins to dry. Wash after 10 or 15 minutes, and enjoy! Promising review: "I was gifted the Hanacure masks and loved them, but they're just way too pricey. I heard SO many wonderful things about the Skin 1004 zombie mask, and at about $2.50 a pop, why not?! Let me tell you, this mask is just straight-up magic. I didn't notice any changes to my skin immediately, but a few hours later, when I looked in the mirror, I was shocked at how wonderful my skin looked. I've never noticed a difference like this. Hanacure who?!?? don't get me wrong, the Hanacure mask is amazing and magical, too, but it's expensive and impossible to maintain the twice-weekly mask schedule recommended. This Zombie mask is every bit as magical with better results in my opinion. And it's super funny. A lot of the reviews mention a bad smell, which I was worried about, but I didn't notice a smell, and I'm so sensitive to smell I can't use scented lotions, lip balms, etc. Bottom line, this is better than Hanacure both price and results wise." —Dana Dane Get a pack of 16 from Amazon for $36.80. Promising review: "I don’t know what it is about this fragrance but I love it so much! It is unique for sure but it reminds me of summer days in a garage, which sounds weird, but that’s what it makes me think of. But then, as that begins to fade, it turns into a great, clean scent. It is the most unique perfume I own, and I own a lot of perfumes (over 100). Snif is an amazing brand!" —Jill T Get it from Snif for $25+ (available in two sizes). 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 Promising review: "I bought this delicious bread morsel to cheer up a friend. It was perfect; she really kneaded it. She uses it for cuddling and sleeping. This yummy bread cake doesn’t feel crummy at all; it’s soft. It was the yeast I could do. If your friend loves bread and they're going through a tough time, you butter get this." —Nora Lee Majors Get it from Amazon for $25.99+ (available in three sizes). If you're unfamiliar with the Otamatone, it's a Japanese musical toy shaped like an eighth note that sings when you squeeze it's mouth and touch its fretboard. Promising review: "My kid loves the Otamatone. He already has an original one so I decided to get this keychain for Christmas. This one has 11 songs built in (original Otamatone doesn’t) and you can demo play all songs or you can play them by yourself (it plays songs and you control rhythms)." —M. BARE Get it from Amazon for $17.99+ (available in three colors). Promising review: "These are very cute! I love the flexibility. The stems are long so it will not get knocked out your book (my book is always roaming in my bag). The top is subtle. It really looks like a mushroom emerging from your book. Worth the buy." —Atticus Get a set of four from Amazon for $6.98 (also available as cable ties). The plant comes in a gel that has all the nutrients it needs to survive. It should outgrow its home in about 4–6 months. Promising review: "I was pretty sure I'd love this, but had no idea how much! I'm the 'mom' to three full-sized Venus flytraps, and it's so fascinating to see this baby in its beginning growth stage. Sort of like marveling at the tiny fingernails on a newborn infant, I'm captivated by the tiny but perfectly formed traps. Looking forward to watching it grow!" —Siri Jeffrey Note: Reviewers mention that you should size up. Promising review: "I got this for my son, and since the day it came in, he's barely taken it off long enough for me to wash and dry it. He even sleeps in it. Needless to say, he really likes it! Great quality, too." —Jessica flores Get it from Amazon for $19.90+ (available in sizes XS–XXXL). The sugar-free powder packets come in easy-to-carry sleeves. Promising review: "These flavor packets are strong! I use one packet per 33-ounce bottle of water and that feels like plenty." —Katrina Get them from Amazon for $8.60+ (available in two pack sizes and three flavor sets). Promising review: "I LOVE these! They’re so cute, the colors are vibrant, and they match the photo almost exactly. I love that you can switch out the scents or even use essential oils to add your own. Because of this, they should last a long time! Definitely worth the money." —Jenna Waller Get a pack of four from Amazon for $9.99. * Little Gifts Under $20 To Let Someone Know You Thought About Them * These 29 Fun Products Were Born To Be The Perfect Gifts * Cheap Gifts You Can Have On Hand For Birthdays That Sneak Up On You * If Your Kid’s Moving Into Their Very First Apartment, These 34 Gifts Are *Perfect* For The Occasion Plus, cheese subscription boxes and finds from the Disney Store, Nordstrom and Uncommon Goods. 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. Reviews have been edited for length and/or clarity.
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