31 Pleasant, Soothing, Or Cute Products For Good Vibes
Plush, high-quality versions of Frog and Toad you'll want to bring on all your whimsical adventures. You'll be like, 'This morning, when I woke up, I felt good because the sun was shining. I felt good because I have these little dudes as my friends."
And a microwaveable, lavender-scented weighted plush providing gentle relief for anxiety, cramps, or really-needing-a-warm-hug syndrome. Pop your new friend in the microwave or freezer to enjoy the soothing effects.
A trio of mythical plant stakes to make your houseplant feel like a magical forest filled with cryptid photo opps. Sneak them under your monstera's leaves and see how long it takes your roommates to notice.
A silly goose badge — congrats on your promotion! Now that you've been deputized, let's hit the streets and start pieing people in the face.
A drain cover so you can fill your tub all the way to the tippy top. You need all the water you can get if you want a cartoonishly overflowing bathtub!
A birria bomb — a delicious spin on the bath bomb. Dunk one of these spice balls into a pressure cooker with meat and water for a comforting consomme ready for dipping. In a way, these really are bath bombs, but for tacos and quesadillas.
A cubic zirconia fidget spinner ring offering a subtle way to de-stress. It'll come in handy as you think about that asteroid coming our way...
A Nooni tinted appleberry lip oil if you're sick of lippies that leave your pout feeling sticky, dry, or messy. The apple seed and raspberry extract-infused oil offers long-lasting hydration and a touch of color without you having to stress about it transferring or smudging.
Burn After Writing — a guided journal with questions and thought experiments that encourage readers to reflect, explore their feelings, and get to know themselves a little deeper. Reviewers say it's a stress reliever!
A set of Globbles, TikTok-famous fidget toys that are squishy, colorful, and stick to any surface you throw them at without leaving a residue. It'll soothe the childhood stress of throwing a sticky hand toy at the ceiling and getting screamed at by your parent for a week straight.
A cutie pie planner to help you be a busy bee, or more likely a take-it-slow sloth. There's room for appointments, errands, and people to contact...all in due time.
A lavender spray you can spritz on your pillow before bed. It'll make your bedding smell heavenly, and the soothing scent can help carry you right off to dreamland.
A pretty tea cup set that looks like your mug is floating on a cloud. How delicate! How dreamy! Untethered and unbothered! Am I envious of a teacup right now? Time to whip up a cuppa and watch the leaves falling outside.
A set of 10 peel-off jelly masks so you can feel like a frosted dessert during your next self-care session. The electrolyte-infused hydro masks come in styles like lavender, hyaluronic acid, tea tree, and chamomile and work to hydrate, soothe, and balance your pH level.
A copy of The Big Activity Book for Anxious People filled with puzzles, mazes, color pages, and affirmations to help guide you through the stressful season. Over 1,400 5-star reviewers love this lil' book and say it helps when they're feeling overwhelmed.
And an "Everyday Mindfulness"-themed word search book to help you turn your brain off for a bit each day. The themes are simple and unproblematic, like "playground parts" and "chess," so unless you're a disgraced chess master or the cop who slid down that slide really fast, the puzzles hopefully won't trigger any anxiety.
A miniature frog wizard happy to sit next to you on your desk and ward off malicious spells or curses that might be hurled your way. You never know what Agatha from accounting is planning...
A shampoo scalp brush ready to blast away dead skin, dirt, and buildup, all while giving you a nice, relaxing head massage.
A playing card PopGrip modeled after the joker or queen of hearts. The phone grip can be rotated and tilted, giving you a winning hand (or at least, a hand holding your giant phone).
A bead-filled weighted eye mask that offers gentle pressure while blocking light. It's helped over 4,000 happy reviewers get decent shut-eye.
A bear-y nice under-eye stick formulated with skincare darling niacinamide, along with soothing Icelandic mineral water and seaweed extract, to soothe puffiness and dark circles. If a beauty item isn't shaped like an animal, is it even worth getting?
A John Derian sticker book for adults feeling a little jealous of their kids' incredible sticker treasure trove. This collection comes with over 700 elaborate designs inspired by 19th-century illustrations.
A horseshoe necklace providing a little luck — something we all desperately need right now. Your friends are sure to pony up compliments when they see this stainless steel piece in person.
A paw-shaped chair cushion, because who doesn't want to be lovingly cradled in a kitten's paw?
"Liquipens" — a cross between a pen and a lava lamp. These are fun to play with and likely mesmerizing enough to keep you entertained while taking notes in class.
A handheld capybara that's sure to be your guiding light when it comes to taking it easy. After all, what animal is chiller than the capybara?
A jar of Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cinnadust seasoning if you want the best cereal flavor to extend past breakfast time. Just imagine how tasty this would be sprinkled over a hot beverage, ice cream, apple slices, or buttered toast (Cinnamon Toast Crunch cinnamon toast!).
A set of art or writing dice you can throw whenever you need an instant prompt to get them out of a creative block. The nine writing dice deliver the who, what, when, where, and why, while the art dice offer subjects, colors, patterns, mediums, and more.
Talking Hearts — a deck of conversation cards for couples looking to deepen their connection or just pass the time on a long trip. There are 200 questions, plus two wild cards to keep conversation flowing.
A mini Bob Ross paint-by-numbers kit that comes with three different numbered canvas designs, seven paint pots, a mini brush, and an easel to display your tiny masterpieces. It's perfect for adults and teens looking for a quick project and kids working on their fine motor skills.
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