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If your toxic trait is upgrading things purely because a prettier version exists, you’re going to love this list (especially because everything is also v budget-friendly).

As a resident writer on the BuzzFeed Shopping team, I can't believe that I get to search the internet to help you find the best, most unique, life-changing products for my job.

Promising review: "Stunning! I have been seeing a lot of fun drinkware at stores recently. However, the glass is always paper thin and looks to fragile to be used. So I gave these ones a try. Yes, these are it! The glass is thick, the stem it sturdy, the colors are fun, the shape is interesting. I am obsessed. You'll find me sipping my lemon water out of these from now on!" —Amanda

Get a set of two from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in two styles). 

Promising review: "I have a toddler I have to cut everything up for, and these scissors have made my life INCREDIBLY easier. I cut PB&J into perfect squares and grapes into three pieces effortlessly with these scissors. It cuts chicken and other meats simply. They’re sharp, safe, and so affordable, too. Don’t look elsewhere; these are the best!" —Adrian 

Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (available in four styles). 

It includes four markers, but you can get other colors here!

Promising review: "I have it to write down things to buy. Very convenient and came with a good number of markers. It’s really simple to clean. I use a wet cloth when I don’t want to use the eraser, and that works easily also." —Stephanie Rios 

You can also use them to dress up your ice cream, yogurt parfaits, dips, and other snacks!

Mora Ceramics is a small business that specializes in home goods. 

Promising review: "This is my first Amazon review! These little ramekins make me so happy! The quality is A+, and the colors are so soft and pleasing. They are the perfect size snack portion. And they look beautiful on a charcuterie board! Worth every penny!" —happy customer

Get a set of six 6-ounce bowls from Amazon for $27.99 (also available in 4-ounce and 8-ounce bowls and in three styles). 

Promising review: "Wow wow wow!!! 🤩 This blanket is so soft, and the colors and image are so vibrant! The material is great. Lightweight but also snuggly weighted, I don’t know how to describe it. I almost bought the one from Anthro, but this is exactly like it, for a way less price! I think I’ll be gifting a few of these because they are so nice!" —Amy

Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in a variety of styles and six sizes). 

Promising review: "This jar is beautiful! It’s a good size, thick glass, airtight lid. I got it originally for sourdough starter, but decided to put salt flakes in it. It’s so pretty!" —Jessica Hartle 

Get it from Amazon for $8.99+ (available in 13 options that include singles, two-packs, rounded or square jars, and three design types). 

Promising review: "So glad I purchased these beautiful pasta bowls. Very elegant looking for a very good price. They arrived packaged well, so nothing chipped or broken. Recommend." —Randi G. Hight

Get a set of four from Amazon for $37.99+ (available in two sizes). 

Promising review: "This mat is perfect. It absorbs water from washed dishes well and provides a protective buffer between dishes and our granite countertops. After use, you can hang the mat; it will dry out in minutes. The mat is both decorative and functional. This was a great purchase. There will be no more wet dish towels to contend with. I highly recommend this product." —Cambodian Nurse 

Get it from Amazon for $8.39+ (available in seven sizes and 15 prints). 

It has four cooking functions (defrost, reheat, bagel, and cancel) and six browning levels to choose from!

Promising review: "I love everything about this toaster! Works great, fits big bagels and slices of bread, cooks everything to a golden brown, and has a cute retro look to it. I recommend!" —Nanette Miller 

Get it from Amazon for $29.99+ (available in four colors). 

Promising review: "Absolutely beautiful! This rug is super soft and so easy to clean. As a mom of three who has an indoor pet, this rug is great for the dining room or any other area of the house." —Marsha

Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in 11 shapes and sizes, and in seven styles).

Promising review: "I have given up on trying to keep real plants alive, so I decided to give fake plants a try. This is my first one. I am happy with the way it looks. It was easy to put together. I placed the moss in the pot, and that gives it a more realistic look." —Darlene Tangedahl

Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in black or white bases, in two-packs and two size options). 

Promising review: "Great set of kitchen towels, and I love the colors! They are easy to wash and hold their quality after several washes. They absorb water and mess very well. Would recommend to anyone looking for great quality kitchen towels for an affordable price!" —Lunita Co 

Get a set of four from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in six styles and also in sets of eight).

Promising review: "This clock is beautiful, I get so many compliments on it. The alarm is easy to set, but the phone charger takes forever to charge your phone, so I just use my regular charger at night now. It charges, just very slowly. All in all, it's very Beautiful and bright. Well worth buying." —Julie D

Get it from Amazon for $24.99+ (available in eight styles). 

Stacy Kitchen Decor is a California-based, woman-owned Etsy shop established in 2020 that specializes in handmade reusable kitchen towels, aprons, and bags.

Promising review: "Love this bowl cover! It fits perfectly and looks so beautiful. It’s also sturdy, as I’ve washed it by hand and all the daisies are intact. I also appreciate the seller's prompt communication." —Nicoco

Get it from Stacy Kitchen Decor on Etsy for $9.89+ (originally $14.13+; available in a set of three or in six sizes with the option to customize and three patterns). 

Promising review: "I LOVE the look of this fruit bowl. I also love that its pedestal minimizes the space it takes up on the counter. I wasn't sure about whether I would like that it is plastic but now consider it a big plus. It keeps the bowl lightweight (but it is still sturdy) and makes it easy to clean. I highly recommend this fruit bowl. I couldn't be more pleased with mine." —Opinion o'Jen

Get it from Amazon for $19.88+ (clip the coupon on the product page to get it for $18.88+; available in four colors). 

This set includes the duvet cover and up to two pillow shams, depending on the size you choose.

Promising review: "I just received my duvet. I am so in love with how soft and fresh the opposite side feels. It’s so beautiful and comfortable. I definitely recommend if anyone is looking for a good duvet. It’s pretty thick on the material as well. I love how it has the ties in the middle, not just the corners. It makes it easy to attach your comforter to it that goes on the inside. Yes, it’s a little pricy, but well worth the investment. I will definitely be purchasing more products from this brand!" —Elizabeth 

Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in 15 colors and five sizes). 

Joy Jolt is a small business that specializes in modern and pop culture-themed drinkware and kitchen accessories. 

Promising review: "Crate & Barrel look for less. These look and feel very high-end — almost like a thin crystal." —Lauren

Get a set of two from Amazon for $14.95+ (available in two styles). 

Check out a TikTok of the cheese slicer in action. 

Promising review: "My mother-in-law had purchased one last year, and I tried hers at Christmas and fell in love with how easy it was to use. We have a lot of get-togethers with friends, and cheese is a staple appetizer in our house. So I purchased my own and have been using it weekly since. It cuts easily and it's mostly easy to clean. Sometimes cheese gets stuck in the crack, but some scrubbing with a small brush usually does the trick." —Jessica

Get it from Amazon for $18.88+ (available with two colors). 

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 $109.99 (available in three colors).

Promising review: "This table is well-made and scratch-resistant. It’s sturdy but not too heavy. The chevron pattern in the ‘wood’ is very stylish. It was also easy to assemble and came with tools and hardware." —Cassandra Cooper

Get it from Amazon for $104.99+ (available in five styles). 

New England Stories is a small business that specializes in home and kitchen products. 

Promising review: "These are worth the money! There are labels for almost every basic syrup, as well as blanks, so you can label them yourself. If you get a regular-size Torani syrup bottle, it will hold the whole bottle, so you don't need to worry about storing a quarter of the bottle of syrup. SO AESTHETICALLY PLEASING, TOO." —Naomi

Get a set of four from Amazon for $24.99+ (available in three colors and in two- and six-packs). 

Promising review: "This chair surprised me! The chair is much more lush and sturdy than I expected and has some nice weight to it! All you do is attach the legs to the top portion, and you are done. Super easy to assemble and very comfy. Looks like it could be from a high-end company. Great find!" —Jordan

Get it from Amazon for $64.98+ (available in six colors). 

Promising review: "This is the cutest planter. I have a pothos that just is thriving, so I got these to repot some of it. The picture was when I first set it up and now they're roots have completely taken over the little bottles. That window gets sun all day and they cast light all through the room through the bottles." —Dee Danford

Get it from Amazon for $18.98 (available in four colors). 

Each 24-piece set includes six sets of knives, forks, soup spoons, and dessert spoons. 

Promising review: "Love this silverware! The item is as seen in the photo. I love the gold/teal color on the spoon. It's different. When I saw the tiny spoons, though, I thought, 'What will I use this for?' LOL. But I ended up using it for my pudding, yogurt, sugar etc. Super cute. The knife is a bit small, but it works well. Overall, I am happy with the product." —JB

Get a set from Amazon for $21.42+ (available in a variety of styles). 

Reviewers say to pay attention to the measurements, because it's smaller than they assumed! 

Promising review: "Charming and elegant. This looks so expensive. I gave it to my mother for her birthday, and she was quite impressed. She uses it as a place to put her rings when she is doing things in the kitchen. It’s the perfect size, and she was very impressed. I didn’t want to tell her how inexpensive it was, but isn’t that what you want in a gift? A big bang for your buck?" —NMW

Get it from Amazon for $8.39+ (available in five styles). 

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