Just A List Of 27 Totally Unserious Products If You Need A Little Fun In Your Life
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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
Get it from Amazon for $11.99.
2. A delightfully stress-free This Annoying Life coloring book so you can find humor in the frustrations and pains of everyday life — like stepping on Lego bricks with bare feet. At least you can choose the color of the bricks!
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Promising review: "By far the most amazing coloring book I've ever bought! It's so funny and it really makes you laugh at the most annoying and inconvenient experiences in life. This made me laugh so much I bought two more for friends who also loved it! 10/10" — KArribas
Get it from Amazon for $11.44.
3. A pound of cereal marshmallows because your ideal ratio of cereal to marshmallows is 90% marshmallows and 10% cereal.
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Promising review:"Buying these charms was one of the best decisions of my life. The bag is twice the size of my head. The marshmallows are aesthetically pleasing and delicious. It's everything I ever wanted in a snack." — Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $12.99.
4. A very appropriate headband if need an extra hand keeping your hair out of your face while slathering your skin with slimes and serums. Now please tell me, is this a snail, slug, or alien headband?
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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 15 colors).
5. A lil' frog of chaos to accompany you on all your shenanigans, tomfoolery even. Being a silly billy, if you will.
Dapple & Dot is a small business based in the UK. They donate 5% of all sales to Just One Tree, a nonprofit aimed at removing CO2 from the atmosphere by planting trees.
Promising review: "This little pin is so detailed and beautiful! Everything about it feels very high quality, and the Just One Tree donation is an awesome addition. Dispatch and delivery were super quick, too!" — Mosella
Get it from Dapple & Dot on Etsy for $7.29 (originally $8.89; available as a pin or magnet)
6. A giant dachshund pillow for cuddling on the couch when your own real-life dachshund refuses to join you. (It's like they know when you want to cuddle so ofc they won't let you.)
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Promising reviews: "He doesn't drop his food all over the floor, won't yap at every passing car, and also won't hump my leg until it's black and blue. He's well-behaved, and I'm hoping he'll teach a thing or two to my other dachs." — Pet Detective
"I got this to surprise my roommate because she loves dachshunds. I had assumed the size of the stuffy was slightly exaggerated in the product photos, but I was wrong! It's actually quite large and plush, very nice quality for the price. It came sort of shrink-wrapped, so it was easy to wrap it up as a present and we've already run it through the washer with no issue, easy to clean." — Kathryn
Get it from Amazon for $21.99+ (available in three sizes and three more styles).
7. A book of judgy fish stickers that will silently convey all the disappointment and disinterest you feel with incompetent people in your life.
Brass Monkey
It comes with 60+ stickers, including some puffy stickers.
Promising review: "100/10. Absolutely fantastic. I didn't know I needed passive-aggressive fish in my life, but now I want more. Can't stop sending them in my letters to my family, and it's so much fun to hear their reactions." — E.M.
Get it from Amazon and Brass Monkey for $8.
8. An earring holder stand so you can both display and organize your ear candy. I'm sorry *screams internally* this is just...like...I'm going feral over an earring holder stand shaped like a clothes rack.
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Promising review:"This is as adorable as advertised, but I am pleasantly surprised to find that it's actually practical, too. It holds quite a few earrings in a small space, with them all easily visible and accessible. I love it!" — Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $8.99+ (available in eight colors).
9. How to Be More Shrek: An Ogre's Guide to Life because we could all take a page from Shrek's book regarding personal growth. Going from crotchety hermit to loveable green son of a gun in just 90 minutes? Sign me up!
Clarkson Potter
Promising review:"I got this book as a Christmas gift for my boyfriend. He has slowly started turning green and may have even gained a donkey friend. This book made him more Shrek. 💚" — Samantha Martin
Get it from Amazon for $10.85.
10. A crocheted chicken-shaped Kindle stand if you've ever — BAM! — dropped your Kindle on your face while reading. Ouch! Keep your hands free, spare your poor nose, and keep snacks or glasses nearby in the built-in pockets.
Kuzia Krafts is a small business based in North Carolina that's run by mother-daughter duo Trina and Autumn.
11. A trio of reusable soot sprite dryer balls as cute and helpful as their film counterpart. They'll prevent wet clothes from clumping in the dryer, so you don't have to run your machine several times.
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Friendsheep is a small business that sells dryer balls handmade by women in Kathmandu, Nepal.
Promising review: "These are so incredibly cute! I love that they look like soot sprites! I used them today and noticed a significant decrease in drying time. No static, and able to be scented with essential oils. A great alternative to polyester, single-use dryer sheets." — Daria
Get a pack of three from Amazon for $18.
12. A downright adorable The Monsters Lazy Yoga surprise box for the yogi who's, y'know, a lil' lazy sometimes. My favorite pose? Shavasana.
Pop Mart
This is a surprise box, so it's a mystery as to which figure you'll receive. Orders are expected to ship on October 29.
Get it from Pop Mart for $16.99.
13. An extendable silicone straw that I will not apologize for wanting! Nope! I am lazy. I want to sit where I'm sitting and not have to bring a heavy Stanley water bottle to my mouth when I'm thirsty.
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 the straw is hard to get in if you have ice already in your cup." — lisa
Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (available in two colors).
14. A pair of magnetic hand-holding socks so you and your BFF can literally be connected from head to toe. (Or, er, ankle?)
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Promising review:"My sister and I have had so much fun with these socks!!! They are super cute and the magnetic hold really well. The magnets are a bit big so you do notice them, but overall super fun and cute." — addison fullmer
Get them from Amazon for $7.98+ (available in two colors and in packs of four).
15. A relatable T-shirt because...just...sigh...same.
Silly City is a small business based in LA.
Promising review: "Beautiful quality of the print! It arrived quickly, and the decal is super nice, not cheap/plastic-looking. The shirt is very soft and runs true to size." — Cass
Get it from Silly City on Etsy for $20.81 (originally $27.74; available in unisex sizes S–2XL and four colors).
16. A Stairslide kit if you wanna win the "World's Coolest Parent" title by turning boring old stairs into an exhilarating ride. We won't tell anyone if you try it too!
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This is designed for ages 3–12. Each slide piece has a nonslip bottom that grips the stairs for a safe ride down. And they stack for convenient storage!
Promising review: "Exactly as described! Well worth the price. Toddlers can use it with supervision and a soft landing on the stairway in our house. Easy to put on stairs, bed, or couch — my kids slide everywhere in the house! You can make it as big as you'd like. When put all together and steep it does go really fast, so be cautious. It's very strong and durable! It's easy to collapse and put away onto itself in a corner or out of sight. Takes five seconds to put back up. No damage has been done to furniture or stairs. It has tired the kids out and also made them laugh so hard! All three take turns over and over again. We love it." — Jess
Get it from Amazon for $243.99+ (available in sets of four or eight).
17. A kitty-shaped mug warmer to keep your drink ~purr-fectly~ warm (instead of pushing it off the table just for funsies...just my cat?). You can also use it with candles and wax melts.
If you hate how expensive candles are (same!) you can save money buy using this to warm the wax, which releases the scent but doesn't deplete the candle. Also, no fire = no fire hazard. The paws can be used to hold your phone, but I would recommend using that feature only when the mug warmer is cool and not in use.
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 $24.99 (available in 11 styles and one option with an included mug).
18. A Stardew Valley sticker for the angler gods among us (maybe you're one of them) who have caught the Legend.
Jellybop Studio / Etsy
Jellybop Studio is a small business based in Toronto. Your purchase helps fund treats for Jellybop the cat.
19. An absolutely massive Bluetooth speaker shaped like an AirPod — yep, that's it. There's nothing else I really need to say about this other than to let you know that reviewers say it's funny and the sound quality is surprisingly good.
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Promising reviews: "I use this at least once a week on remote meetings and everyone loves it as a joke. It's not good at much more than a visual joke, but I consider that for me. Love it." — les campbell
"Got this for my son for Christmas, and he loves it. It's loud, and sound quality is pretty good." — Nayy lashuan
Get it from Amazon for $37.99+ (available in two styles).
20. A faux-pearl necklace for your pet. Duh. I don't know how many times I have to explain this.
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This necklace is purely decorative and should not be considered a functional collar. Reviewers note that the bow can be removed if your pet doesn't like it.
Promising review: "It's soo pretty! Was worried about the bow potentially falling off, so I added a couple of drops of super glue as a reinforcement. Other than that, this is classy and high quality! It's true to size, fits my furbaby perfectly, and it's adjustable. Doesn't feel flimsy at all!" — Aly
Get it from Amazon for $6.99+ (available in sizes S–XL and four colors).
21. And an equally glam "Bling Thing" calculator because it just makes math more fun. Even if the only math you're doing is simple addition and subtraction for your monthly bills. Boooooo.
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Promising review:"This calculator is so cute. I get comments and laughs each time I use it. Think Elle Woods from Legally Blonde. It's that type of cute. I love it. Would definitely buy again to give as a gift. Also the display is good size so it's very easy to read. I wish that had different colors, but this is still super cute." — Karen Johnson
Get it from Amazon for $13.07.
22. A quirkly lil' mini ceramic bathtub if you need something a little more "you" to organize knickknacks and hold loose change. It's even got built-in drainage holes for wet sponges and bars of soap.
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Check out a TikTok of the mini ceramic bathtub in action.
Promising review:"I ordered two of these. One I used as a regular soap dish in my tub. It has holes for drainage, which is a plus. I also used it as a cute plant decanter. I placed some succulents in it, and voila ... the cutest planter for my bathroom." — Diane Sheehan
Get it from Amazon for $8.99 (available in six colors).
23. A Gouda Squishmallow to squeeze during your yearly watch of She's The Man. Bet you didn't think they made cheese plushies! Well, think again! Her name is Mannon!
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Promising review: "Got this as a birthday gift for my cheese-loving friend. Ideal Squishmallow size, in my opinion!" — Madeleine
Get it from Amazon for $16.99.
24. A joyful and super colorful fish bath rug for anyone with enough taste to know that this is a total vibe.
25. A pair of fruit-shaped hand towels so you can stop scrunching your face in disgust when 1) you have to dry your hands with a sopping wet hand towel (They take forever to dry! Why?!) or 2) your towel falls from the oven door handle...yet again. These dry quickly and come with a functional hanging loop.
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Promising review: "This product is amazing. I purchased one for the kids' bathroom and a smaller fruit for the kitchen. They are soft and dry quickly. They wash well and bring a fun and cute look to any room. They are the perfect size for hanging in the kitchen. Definitely worth the price I paid." — Sher
Get a set of two from Amazon for $8.20+ (available in eight colors).
26. A shark onesie because head-to-toe coziness while wrapped in a package that says, "Approach with caution: I may bite." is a mood.
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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).
27. A set of turtle-shaped toilet bolt caps if your bathroom is lacking the right amount of aquatic creatures. And no, the recurring mildew in your toilet bowl doesn't count.
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Promising review: "Absolutely love these. My daughter's toilet was missing the original caps, so I thought I would give these a try. They are so nice looking!! She loves them. Great quality and fits perfectly over the screw. Going to buy some for my bathroom now! Buy it, you won't regret it." — Valentine Girl
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