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33 Adorable Products That Are Surprisingly Useful

33 Adorable Products That Are Surprisingly Useful

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A wireless keyboard and mouse set featuring an aesthetic vibe that might just make you *actually* look forward to spending eight hours at your desk. At the very least your coworkers will be super jealous of how coordinated your workspace looks.
A tiny bookshelf that'll quickly become your favorite way to de-stress after a long work day — shake it to send the teeny books flying, then (after a restorative deep breath) put them back on the shelf. My apologies to your rage room membership, this might just be the solution you need.
A personalized book stamp you can use to literally make your mark in the novels you typically loan out to your book club buds. Sorry, Stacy-steals-a-lot, we're going to catch you red-handed the next time you try to snatch our copy of A Court of Thorns and Roses.
A pickleball set to pay homage to your new favorite hobby! It comes with two paddles, four balls, and a bag that'll ensure you've got the best-looking gear of all your competitors.
Glitter-infused highlighters, so the next time you get the urge to annotate your already worn-down copy of Pride and Prejudice, you can do so with the kind of flair Jane Austen deserves. You better believe I'm reserving shimmery red for Mr. Darcy.
And a 12-pack of squishy animal-themed gel pens (complete with 24 colorful refills!) that'll look adorable hanging out on your desk. There's enough in the pack that you can graciously pass 'em out to your colleagues, too.
A box of 100 tie-dye Band-Aids in assorted sizes that'll make that gnarly papercut you just got look pretty darn *~groovy~*.
Saem Iceland Hydrating Eye Stick — it'll reduce the under-eye circles and puffiness you're prone to having if "Sleepy" is your middle name, but you're simply not catching enough Zzzs these days. A big shout out to the glacial waters it's formulated with, amiright?
A blackhead scrub stick that'll exfoliate clogged pores and remove excess sebum while being a bit reminiscent of the adorable lil' character from Finding Nemo who said, "You made me iiiiink!"
A flower-shaped pill organizer that'll last you a whoooooole lot longer than those supermarket flowers you picked up earlier this week — for a pill organizer it is *quite* aesthetically pleasing, and each "petal" is detachable, so if you're spending a night or two away from home you can pop 'em off and take only what you need with you. 🌸
A "Gracula" garlic crusher to make even the most serious of chefs let out an audible giggle. Unless that chef is, of course, a vampire. They might not find it quite as hilarious — but let them know it can crush nuts up, too!
A NeeDoh "Dream Drop," a must-have sensory fidget toy for anyone who can't seem to get their brain to focus on one task at a time. (Too many tabs open both literally and figuratively!) This lil' squish block is super satisfying to play with and reviewers love that it isn't sticky (no gross debris to try to clean off).
A heart-shaped silicone ice cube tray because summer is HERE, and so are your chilled bevs! Spruce up your iced coffees and Long Island iced teas with a little love in the form of these cubes 💕.
A set of cat-shaped double-sided sponges because why not turn one of your most hated tasks (scrubbing, well, anything) into an adorable experience that'll encourage you to do it *meow* instead of later?
A "float-tea unicorn," aka the reusable tea infuser of your wacky dreams. When a summer storm rolls in to destroy your plans of lounging by the pool, you can nurse your cozy cup of tea alongside this festive friend until it passes.
A Kitsch microfiber scrunchie to absorb all the water from your post-everything shower hair in a, dare I might say, stylish way. It'll also be *way* less cumbersome, so you can enjoy your deep dive on the ladies of MomTok without a towel falling over your eyes.
An emotional support lap pillow holder for your Kindle, iPad, and phone that'll securely prop them up so you won't miss a second of the old season of Summer House you're watching for the tenth time. Reviewers love that it's plush, comfy, and has the perfect spot to stash their snacks.
A dimmable flexible clip-on mushroom light so when someone says "I mush ask you a question" you'll be ready to actually see what they're saying. It has five different color-changing LED lighting options you can adjust as needed — ya love to see it.
Or a little elephant touch lamp you'll adore so much it might just help you get over the trauma of watching Dumbo be separated from his mother (yikes, sorry, I went there). In all seriousness, it'll be a great lighting option for your bedside table or in a nursery where you're in/out of the room all night.
An adorable egg separator to prevent you from saying "Oopsie daisy!" every time you accidentally break an egg yolk before adding it to your recipe.
A set of quirky animal-themed hair clips, so fun you'll want to start planning all of your outfits around them. Everyone's going to want to know where you got these playful accessories.
Cactus-shaped dryer balls for anyone who is tired of buying dryer sheets — these prickly pals will ensure your laundry dries faster and gets softer with each wash.
A ribbon bookmark that'll have you tossing your Kindle aside so you can show off this coquettish beauty in a physical book. Can't you imagine Belle from Beauty and the Beast accessorizing her novel of the day with one of these?!
A fan favorite Simple Modern tumbler with a magical twist you can count on to convince yourself to drink more H2O on the go — reviewers love it for the way it fits in their cup holders and keeps their water super cold for long periods of time ✨.
And a personalized straw topper that'll hilariously help you mark which cookie cutter tumbler is yours — I'm begging you, please get one made of something extra silly like a cut out of your own face or Nicolas Cage's.
A darling paper towel holder with a cat at the top that'll look totally purr-fect hanging out in your kitchen. One reviewer even repurposed it to stash hair scrunchies!
The cutest cherry toilet brush — it's leak-and-rust-proof (huzzah!) and will, of course, add some extra pizzazz to your bathroom. You might just start to hate cleaning your toilet a little bit less. 👏
A building block tissue box because chances are if you have kids, someone in your house is a snotty mess right now — might as well make blowing everyone's noses a little more fun, right?
A set of LED light saber chopsticks you're going to need to order two sets of so you can share 'em with the Chewbacca to your Han Solo (AKA whoever happens to be who you get sushi with every Friday night). One reviewer even ingeniously used them as hair accessories when visiting Galaxy's Edge!
A Hugaround plush — a weighted doll designed with heavy arms so it can "hug" and cling to you like a little stress relieving bestie. It can be frozen or popped into the microwave, making it the perfect pal for helping you relax.
A CD mirror for the Millennials who still have a box filled with mixes they burned with Sharpie-written labels on 'em that say "2010s jams" or "Taylor Swift Fearless Tour" despite not owning an actual CD player. Get your nostalgic fix *and* check your makeup with this fun piece of decor.
A handmade ceramic fried egg spoon rest to pay tribute to your habit of having breakfast for dinner several times a week. Egg sandwiches at 6 p.m.? Sign me up, Chef! It's also dishwasher safe for easy cleaning (heck, yeah!).
And a wildflower-covered Nintendo Switch JoyCon case for any self-proclaimed cozy gamer who would love nothing more than to zhuzh up their most-used gadget with something that feels more "them."
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‘Duck Dynasty' star Willie Robertson reveals late father Phil Robertson's final message

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