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Promising review: "Love this jacket. The Y2K style is spot on, and it looks exactly like the pictures. It’s lightweight but still warm enough for layering, perfect for spring or fall. The fit is relaxed without looking sloppy, and the zip-up feels smooth and good quality for the price. The fabric is comfortable, not stiff or scratchy, and it’s easy to throw on with jeans, leggings, or athleisure outfits. I’ve already gotten compliments on it and reach for it a lot. Great value and definitely worth buying if you’re into sporty or Y2K-inspired looks." —Antonia

Price: $34.99 (available in women's sizes S–XL and seven colors)

Promising review: "Such a cute building set! It’s fun to put together and looks beautiful when finished." —Natalya Eldawi

Promising review: "Very cute clip. Holds lots of hair." —Julian Chavez

Price: $8.96 (available in 16 fruity styles)

Promising review: "My go-to bag! Super soft leather and excellent quality. It is very roomy yet not cumbersome and the colors are so awesome. It holds so many essentials and then some." —J C & K C

Promising review: "The best lip balm I’ve had in years!! My daughter told me about this brand, and I’m so glad she did. I have this in my purse at all times." —CW

Promising review: "This is exactly what I needed! I am bad about putting pens in the spiral of my planner, but they always fall out. With the pen holder, I always have TWO pens available! I love it so much that I bought a second one for my word puzzle book. Since it's adjustable, I was able to tweak it to stay on the paper cover with the cover not folding in on itself. And now I've been labeled the family nerd for buying 'pocket protectors.' 😅" —K Lacy

Price: $5.95+ (available in three colors)

Promising review: "I am not usually one to buy products that aren't stupid expensive for my skin because I have had so many problems with acne and dryness and sensitivity that I don't mind the splurge. But, lost my job during COVID and had to find affordable alternatives, and this was one of them. I'm pleasantly so happy with this item; I feel like I've been missing out. I love all the ingredients in this and am hoping they never stop making this exact product except to improve it even more. The niacinamide must have cleared up my skin because this stuff works like magic for daily use, and the barrier-building compounds in this actually work. My skin looks and feels healthier." —Pavel 

Promising review: "My daughter is obsessed with these!!!! I’m going to have to buy another kit to keep up with all the jelly stickers she makes for everyone. She started making ones to put on phone cases, and now everyone in our family is asking her to make some for them! Great craft to keep her busy and creative!" —Teresa G

Promising review (for photos above): "These photos were taken just FOUR days apart after using this product two times a day. I heard about this product on TikTok, and am SO happy I gave it a try. I am now on my second tube. It is soothing and lightweight, and I will continue to purchase this product again and again!" —Jenna Shaner

Price: $12+ (available in two sizes and a 2-pack)

Promising review: "This is seriously the best thing I’ve ever spent money on!! Got tired of them breaking the bird feeder. This is pure entertainment! I have at least three or four squirrels that stop by every day and use it.

***Update*** Just a few months later, and this thing is still providing endless entertainment! Many squirrels use this every day, all day. Even birds and a raccoon at night! As soon as I go outside in the morning to refill, I can hear all the birds calling each other lol! They love the overspill on the ground." —Amazon Customer

Promising review: "Bought this for my brother-in-law after watching him use a regular deck of playing cards as a makeshift version of Avalon. Needless to say, he was pretty excited to finally have the real game. The cards and artwork are great, the rules are easy to learn, and every game gets people arguing, bluffing, and trying to figure out who’s lying. It’s become one of our favorite games to bring out when we have a group over." —Keegan

Promising review: "Best serum I ever bought. I use this product every day in the morning and before I go to sleep. The hydration is great, and my skin's tone after I spray it on is so glimmering. It also has a soft scent. It’s definitely worth spending your money on this serum." —me

Promising review: "I bought this for my Lodge 10.25-inch cast-iron pan. It fits really well and looks great too. Most importantly, it protects my hand from the heat... I have much better control over the pan, too, in comparison to the silicone cover I had before." —Cpt. Hook

Promising review: "Whether for playtime or Halloween, you can’t go wrong. I originally bought it for Halloween after struggling to buy quality costumes that would last more than one night. My little one absolutely loved it, and likes to wear it still after several months later. I layered it with leggings and a long-sleeve sweatshirt since it was cold out, but it had good weight to it! You won’t be disappointed! The quality lives up to the company brand. We’ll be able to use this for several more years." —Lela Gant

Promising review: "I really love this Medicube product! It feels gentle and refreshing on my skin, and my skin looks smoother, hydrated, and more glowing after using it. It’s easy to use and has become one of my favorite skincare products. Definitely worth trying." —Jean Zianitha

Price: $14.20 (available in four styles)

Promising review: "SO CUTE! Bought this for my mom and she’s obsessed. Fantastic quality and super adorable." —Stephanie

Promising review: "I heard all about these on TikTok, so I decided to order. I switched my birth control and was having a ton of breakouts, these are amazing! They helped me stop picking at my face and my skin is so clear now. I will always have these in my house from now on!" —Kiara Galloway 

BRB: Adding this to my cart for my kid's stocking so he has something cute to do while we watch How the Grinch Stole Christmas *on* Christmas Day. 

Promising reviews: "Perfect for this 62-year-old face. Love it and wish I had found it sooner." —Judy Clark 

"LOVE!!!!! I am so happy I decided to give this a try! After countless products (I’m 50), I have finally found a winner! My skin is super dry. This is not greasy like most I have tried. Also, bonus…PUMP!! It’s like having pants with pockets exciting!! 😂" —Kelly Jo

Price: $13.56 (also available in multipacks)

Promising review: "My daughter uses this backpack for school, and she really likes it. The wheels make it much easier to carry all her school books and supplies. It has plenty of space and is easy for her to use. It feels sturdy and works great for school. We are very happy with it!" —Marina.Q

Price: $147.79+ (available in four colors)

Promising review: "This stuff is a bit pricey, but you are paying for a quality solution for dry skin. Every time I try to use something cheaper, it doesn't work and I always come back to this. Nothing works like Aquaphor." —MCMXCVI

Promising review: "I tried this mascara for the first time in 2020 after seeing it go viral on TikTok. It was too inexpensive not to try, right?!?! Well, let me just say how upset I was to find out this little inexpensive bottle outperformed EVERY expensive mascara I had ever bought. This is now the only stuff I use!" —Amanda Sims

For more info and review pics, check out BuzzFeed Editor Kayla Boyd's full Essence Lash Princess Mascara review!

Promising review: "These leggings are amazing! Very soft and stretchy. They feel just like Lululemon Align. I felt like these ran a tiny bit large. I would recommend sizing down if you like more compression. Otherwise, these leggings are very comfortable and hold up well!" —Alyssa

Price: $32 (available in sizes XXS–XL and 35 colors)

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Promising review: "Been buying this product for a few years now. The dramatic change to the even tone and youthfulnessof my skin is unmatched!! This serum works like magic. Love it!!" —Bria 

Promising review: "On a recent road trip, my husband surprised me with a stop in Nashville. Two and a half miles of walking up and down the strip on the very first day I put these shoes on… but they were great!!! My feet felt good, and they looked so cute! Definitely a great buy at a fraction of the Birks price!" —Jessica Black

"I love these! I was hoping they could compare to the Birkenstock brand, and I'm so glad they can! I debated whether to purchase these, but when they arrived, I was pleasantly surprised. They look and feel just like my Birkenstocks for a fraction of the price. I will definitely be buying them in the other colors. Their fit is accurate as well. I would say they are a perfect fit!" —Alicia Lewis 

Price: $34.99+ (available in sizes 5.5–14 and 13 colors/prints)

There are lots of other Bananagrams options including a winter wonderland version!

Promising reviews: "We are obsessed with this game!!! Great for all ages!" —Marilyn

"My son had this on his Christmas wish list so I bought it for him. I am so mad that I didn’t try this game earlier. I am 100% obsessed with this game now. It is so much fun and easy to play. It helps my kiddos with spelling and sounding out words too which is just a great bonus!" —Kkersten

My son carried one of these in the car for a ~long~ time, and I still get a happy little jolt of serotonin when I see it in photos because it was entertaining without being annoying to me as an adult human parent.

Promising reviews: "My baby has been obsessed with this since she got it! I enjoy that she can flip through the pages herself, and she loves to touch the words she knows. It is built tough, especially against a toddler throwing it around." —Kelsey

"This book was a birthday gift for my daughter from her uncle and it is awesome. She loves books and this one you just touch the pictures and it tells you what it is, a fact about the picture you touched and a song. Has tons of things for your toddler to learn about. Like colors, fruit, food, clothes, body, animals ect… definitely worth buying." —Megan Nicolle

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Reviews in this post have been edited for length and/or clarity.