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28 Fun Products…Because Every Purchase Doesn’t Have To Be A Practical One
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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 It’s okay to treat yourself every once in a while. So what better gift could you give yourself than glittery maple syrup? I'm a resident writer on the Buzzfeed Shopping team, where my love for shopping (and doomscrolling on TikTok) helps me curate lists of the most trending lifestyle, home, beauty, and fashion products. Promising review: "I have decided to name my purse Goosebert. Goosebert is very cute and very durable. He also has plenty of space for your phone, money, and any other necessities. Most definitely worth the money." —Johnathon Stidham Get it from Amazon for $20.63+ (also available in yellow/orange). Promising review: "I bought this for my 17-year-old daughter and I to put together, and we had so much fun! The blocks are great quality, and it's super easy to assemble. I would recommend it to anyone 10 and up, as it has smaller pieces. Definitely recommend if you want an affordable activity to do one night that can also serve as decor!!" —duffy Silly City is a small business based in LA. Get it from Silly City on Etsy for $24.42 (available in sizes S–5XL). Aromas include lemon, rose, jasmine, and more. Promising reviews: "My sister and I spent a solid 15 minutes girl giggling and decorating our toilet bowls… I have no idea how well these hold up, but the initial joy was worth it. They seem to be good consistency and stamped easily. The fragrances are pleasant and fresh." —Christin "This toilet gel stamp kit is a convenient way to keep my bathroom smelling fresh between cleanings. The fragrance is strong enough to mask odors without being overpowering. For the price, you get great value with 60 applications. They stick well and last through multiple flushes. This is still an easy, affordable way to maintain a cleaner-smelling toilet. Would recommend for anyone wanting a low-maintenance freshness boost!" —SimpleStyleMe Get it from Amazon for $14.99 (available in two sets). 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: "I have never seen a more beautiful blanket in my life. The images of the red roses crochet blanket looked exactly like an actual blanket — it was warm, high quality, and cost way less than others of the same size. Not to mention, a majority of the other crochet roses I looked at looked like rolled-up socks to me, while the roses on this blanket were detailed with little crochet leaves. Even the packaging it came in was elegant. Recently bought a second one for my mother." —Jones Get it from Amazon for $24.99+ (available in three sizes and 11 styles). MiaBOWstyle is a small business that makes the cutest homemade plushies. Promising review: "These animal cracker pillows are everything! So adorable, always make me smile." —Lauren Get it from MiaBOWstyle on Etsy for $28.73+ (available in three animals and two colors). Dream Ceramic is a small business specializing in cute home decor. To use, just stuff a normal square box of tissues under it and voila. Promising review: "Super cute! Fitting the tissues in was bit of a struggle, but I’m pretty sure that is just a skill issue on my end. 10/10 would recommend." —Lee Get it from Dream Ceramic on Etsy for $46.20 (available in two colors). Moontale Store is a star-seller Etsy small business owned by Wendy and full of delightful squishy toys. Promising review: "My daughter was BEYOND excited when she opened the cutest, ribbon-tied box I’ve ever seen! These squishies are absolutely AMAZING! Everything about my order was awesome and made my daughter’s day! Buy from this store because it’s everything it looks like in the pictures AND MORE!" —Stefanie Powell Get it from Moontale Store on Etsy for $20.42+ (originally $25.28+; available in two colors or as a set of two). 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 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 freaking LOVE this paw cushion! This paw cushion absolutely saves my butt. It's not super thick or as filled as you might hope. But I read reviews and was prepared for that. A little extra padding would be great, but even without it, this cushion is soft and comfy! It's still worth every dime. It's perfect if you have one of those hanging indoor/outdoor rope chairs, too! This cushion is soft, cute, and comfortable. Buy yourself this thing. You deserve it." —mandarabbit Get it from Amazon for $27.99+ (available in two sizes and six colors). If sheep are not your thing, check out this alpaca version. 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." —Aerebys Stare Promising review: "I originally bought these as bud vases for my daughter’s garden tea grad party, and they were so precious! I loved them so much, I decided to use them to dress up the window in my home office. They add a perfect little pop of color! They arrived packaged well, in mint condition, and on time. They are very thin and lightweight, so they should be handled and stored carefully." —Just Jess! Get a pack of six from Amazon for $29.99. Promising review: "I LOVE IT! Great for any Pixar fan! Officially one of my favorite Lego builds. It was easy and I was able to finish it in less than two hours, which is fast for me because I have two young kids and hardly ever get to finish my Lego builds in one sitting. AND super cool mini hidden surprises." —Lucy G Promising review: "These are just the cutest bookmarks. They’re not heavy nor thick, so they work very well. I would definitely order these again." —katy Get them from Amazon for $5.99+ (available in three styles and three pack sizes). Promising review (for the fruit cap): "Well worth the laugh. The cap is very thin, much like Barbie doll clothing material. But the stitching is nice and the cap has ruched elastic under the chin, so it will fit a bigger cat head. Mine is 15 pounds, so he has a bigger head. It will flatten your kitty’s ears, but his are stumps anyway, which is probably why he tolerates this more than he might otherwise. Thrilled I got the orange, he is certified orange meow." —RB Get a randomly selected design from Amazon for $4.99. Promising review: "I absolutely love this Tamagotchi! It brings back so many childhood memories while still being fun and engaging today. It’s simple to use, interactive, and keeps you entertained as you take care of your virtual pet. The design is super cute, and the quality is great. It’s perfect for both kids and adults who want a bit of nostalgia. Definitely a fun little device to have or even give as a gift!" —Arlin Maciel Corniel Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in a variety of designs) — and check out the Tamagotchi store page for other fun designs. You can do the book in any order, but if you start from the beginning, you'll get the full story of Detective Logico. There are 100 puzzles total, ranging from Elementary level to impossible. Starting easy, you will find the suspect, location, and weapon. The next level, you will have to go through a puzzle of interrogation, as the suspects always tell the truth, but the murderer lies. You will then need to discover the motive. And when you've hit the impossible level, you will have to discover all four elements while dealing with a lying witness statement. And there's a logic grid puzzle helping you solve each case! 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! 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: "This pillow is very well made and a delight to touch, the fabrics are all really nice and soft! Just the perfect pillow for fall or any forest time. 💕" —Andrea S. Get it from Amazon for $29.99+ (available in 12 styles). Tip: Using this instead of a lighter to burn your candles takes away that stress of having an open flame and makes candles last way longer. The little paws are designed to work as a phone holder, but I would be careful putting your phone near a hot object. Promising reviews: "I thought I’d try putting my wax melt in there and see how long it would take to melt. It took less than five minutes to melt it!! Also, it feels kinda heavy and dense, like it was made out of good material. I love it. 😭 It's gonna be good for my tea time AND make my office smell good." —Allisen "I'm a teacher, so I NEVER get to finish my coffee in one sitting. This thing has made my day so much better. No matter how long ago I made my coffee, each and every sip tastes like it was just brewed. Very happy!" —Amanda Fausto Get it from Amazon for $11.99+ (available in four styles and one option with an included mug). Promising reviews: "The syrup brings a smile to my face, and then when you use it on your pancakes, it is so delicious, has that natural maple flavor, not artificial, very natural, and just the right amount of sweetness. The glitter just makes me smile!" —Kindle Customer "I used to be a normal person. I’d pour regular maple syrup on pancakes like a peasant, not knowing that a sparkly revolution was waiting for me in a tiny, magical bottle from Vermont. Then someone gifted me a sampler of Runamok Sparkle Syrup. Cute, I thought. Novelty, I assumed. WRONG. That was the day my taste buds were bedazzled, and my breakfast standards skyrocketed beyond repair. This syrup glistens like it was hand-harvested from a unicorn’s tears. It turns pancakes into a party. Waffles into wizardry. Coffee? Now it’s a glittery potion of joy. I put it on fruit just to make it feel fancy. I even caught myself contemplating a drizzle on roasted carrots. (Don’t judge me, I didn’t do it. Yet.) Yes, it’s pricey. But so is therapy. And honestly, this syrup might be cheaper in the long run. Buy it. Ruin yourself for lesser syrups." —Eric Williams Get it from Amazon for $20.99 (also available in several non-sparkly flavors). Promising review: "I love these bulbs. They make any room all warm and cozy. Also a fantastic night-light for the little ones. :) Get you some!" —Amazon Customer Get them from Amazon for $18.99+ (available in seven styles and packs). Promising review: "Soooo pretty and makes the room dance with glittery disco spots. It’s such a whimsical little addition to the plant window." —KB Promising review: "Love this lamp so much! So easy to put together, and love that they give gels to create your own little mix-and-match of color. The lights are pretty bendy and don’t get too hot even after hours of use (you can still touch and bend them without getting burned). VERY bright light but creates a great wash for ambient reflective lighting." —Max Ferg The set comes with five nugget plushes and a basket to keep them in. My review: "I was gifted these, and they surprisingly are so good at their job. I keep mine in the passenger seat of my car for longer rides. They are so nice to squeeze or just keep on your lap. I know I am 23 years old, but the love for stuffies never goes away. I also don't mind looking a little strange when I'm ranting to them about how bad traffic is. As a recipient, I know they are such a fun gift and will really put a smile on anyone's face." Promising review: "These are the absolute cutest little support plushies ever. They are well-made and super soft. The overall quality is great. You can either carry one for personal comfort or the whole basket for group support. Perfect for little hands, and even bigger ones if necessary." —LLBon23 Get it from Amazon for $16.97 (also available in 13 other styles like fries, pizza, and dumplings!) Check out these essential oils to customize your own scent. 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. 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 * Simply 44 Fun Things For Your Home That All Cost Under $25 * Products That Will Put You In A Leaf Crunching, Sweater Wearing, PSL-Drinking Mood * Just 30 Cute Products You Totally Deserve For Making It Through The Week * Things For Anyone Who Loves Anything That *Shimmers, Shines, Or Sparkles* * Things That Are Simply Luxurious ... And Under $15 * This Assortment Of 42 Products Might Be Really, Really Random, But Odds Are You’ll Want Most Of Them Plus, snack subscriptions and finds from Amazon, Anthropologie, Bespoke Post, the Disney Store, Macy's, Quince, Ulta, Urban Outfitters, and Walmart. 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 in this post have been edited for length and clarity.
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