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50 Products So Revolutionary, You'll Call Them Paul Revere
A Java Sock that'll do the two most important things for your beloved iced coffees ( drinks. I know people drink other drinks!) 1) It'll keep that caramel almond milk cold brew cold for ages — hours, according to reviewers — and 2) It'll keep your drink from sweating into your cupholder or all over your desk. It's a cruel twist of fate that iced coffee sweats as much as we do in the summer. A hidden fly trap you plug into an outlet when you have house flies, fruit flies, moths, or gnats crawling around. The little light lures bugs by up to 400 feet (!!!), and the sneaky design means this thing'll be blastin' bugs by the dozen without ruining your room's clean aesthetic. Snif's Dead Dinosaur perfume for anyone who loves the smell of gas stations so much they dream of a world where they can shower under the gas nozzle like it's gosh darn body wash. This body spray really does have notes of gasoline along with pink pepper, ginger, cedar wood, and magnolia flower. A Shark Tank-favorite Click & Carry Grocery Bag Carrier that'll give you Herculean strength in an instant. Hook your bags to the clip, place it around your shoulder, and lift up to *80 pounds!!!* without bag straps literally breaking your back. A ChomChom pet hair remover roller — this is gonna pick up fur and lock it inside the roller, making cleanup a breeze. Plus, it doesn't lose its effectiveness with heavy use. We love our pets but woof, shedding is their greatest skill. A can of fire extinguishing spray designed for sparking your muscle memory because nothing sounds scarier than not knowing how to use an extinguisher when you notice a fire start to spark. A touchless vacuum — go ahead and throw that dustpan in the GARBAGE where it belongs. With this, you'll no longer have to bend and snap every time you sweep. An ingenious sandwich cutter and sealer for making crust-free sandwiches in a cinch. As all toddlers know (and I still can't figure out why), crusts are the enemy. And a much-needed peanut butter knife with a brilliantly shaped blade that'll guarantee not a *drop* of your perfect peanut putty goes to waste. Hate getting peanut butter all over your knuckles when scraping out the container with a standard knife? Get this in your life. A pack of "Food Cubby" dividers designed for picky eaters of all ages. These suction to your plate, preventing foods and sauces from intermingling while you eat. A stick of NerdWax to keep your glasses on your face no matter how much you move. Well, my four-eyed face is gonna love this stuff. A soothing behavioral aid toy with a faux heartbeat that'll be your puppy's ~dream~ toy and help *you* finally get to sleep while crate training. A set of wad-free pads for keeping your bedsheets from tangling in the wash. Get this and keep those laundry clods from wasting precious drying time! A smudge-correcting clear nail polish to basically turn back time and save your freshly-painted fingers from the smudge you caused by scratching that itch you shouldn't have scratched. Put this polish on top and roll back the clock! A magnetic cat-eye gel nail polish kit for anyone who knows all things can be fixed with a killer manicure. Not only will you get an onslaught of compliments, but you'll also be able to say, "Why thank you, I did them myself!" to boost your cool kid ego even higher. A computer shade, because as much as we may love working outside on a sunny day, our screens are basically impossible to see when daylight hits them. Use this clever laptop accessory and get your tan going strong *while* organizing Google docs to your heart's content. A "Shower Cat" for folks who spend half their time in the shower making hair art on the walls, which inevitably ends up clogging the drain. TMI? This makes catching your hair *much* easier and gives it a proper place while you finish sudsing up. A fleece-lined pouch hoodie that'll be so darn cozy even your surliest cat won't be able to resist snuggling the day away with you! FINALLY. A "Door-Doc" so you can prop open front load washers and prevent mold and mildew without taking the time to actually switch the The Car Seat Key for parents and guardians who have had one too many manicures ruined by car seat clips. This makes buckling and unbuckling your little one *super* easy, and it even hooks onto your keychain, so you've always got it with you when getting in the car. A water bottle *bag* that'll hook comfortably snug around your beloved tumbler so you can carry it like a crossbody bag. This has room for your phone, chapstick, cards, and even includes a clip to hang your keys from. You know you'll always have your water bottle by your side, and thanks to this, you'll *also* remember all your other essentials too. A touchless paper towel dispenser — reviewers rave about how much less messy this makes grabbing a paper towel when they're covered in cake batter, sauce, and such. If you're looking to add a useful, futuristic touch to your classic farmhouse kitchen, look no further than this! An adjustable duster brush that'll spruce up your window shades so well while cleaning, you just might notice you actually do have a view through those dust bunnies. A pickle keeper and juice strainer so you can snack until your heart's content *without* getting pickle juice all over the place. A silicone clip-on strainer that's dishwasher-safe, attaches to any size pot or pan, and is designed to save a bunch of space in your kitchen cupboards. A Baseboard Buddy that'll basically work like an eraser. This has an extendable handle that'll make cleaning tiny corners and often-ignored areas not just simple, but suuuper satisfying. A rolling egg dispenser sure to become the practical purchase you didn't know you needed. This saves a surprising amount of space in your fridge *and* makes snatching an egg a cinch, thanks to, weirdly enough, gravity. A PhoneSoap cell sanitizer that'll disinfect your device (or glasses/anything that'll fit inside) in just 10 minutes. Sleep soundly with this beside you as it kills the germs your phone has gathered while roaming around with you through public transit and bathroom get it. I mean, just check out the reviewer's "before and after" bacterial test below! A self-closing, mess-free toothpaste cap to help save toothpaste in your household, even if your kids are rather enthusiastic when squeezing goop from the tube. Plus, this prevents crusty toothpaste buildup! A Cruiser City from Veer designed with swivel wheels furthest from the handle, so you'll be able to push it like a stroller while still getting all the benefits of a ride-on wagon! If you love wagons but find navigating them through grocery isles and sidewalks a chore, this is for you. Push it through the city, then pull it if you're heading uphill or on rockier roads. This is a truly game-changing way to explore the world with your kids. Plus, it has cup holders. And a playmat shirt with roads connecting a small city together — perfectly sized for your kiddo's toy cars! You can "actively" play with your kids simply by lying down while they race cars on your back for ages! Enjoy that back scratch and nap. You deserve it. A 360-degree spill-proof cup designed with a game-changing silicone top that can be sipped from any spot (hence the 360 name). The sealed top is non-spill on its own, unlike pop-lid sippy cups. The water comes out from the very edge and only when sucked. This teaches your kiddo how to drink from a traditionally shaped cup very early and without the need for a straw. Sip, sip, hooray! A seat gap filler to save your phone, keys, and french fries from certain doom. A fire and ice candle kit that'll transform from a ring of ice into a mini serenity pool as the tea candle inside melts the ice around it. Replace your cold weather candles with this cool option if you love candles year-round — this'll be the summer solution you've been looking for! A pack of Elephant Trax labels to make storing (and finding!) things you've packed easier than ever. Attach a sticker to the box, take photos of everything inside, and you're all set! You now have a visual inventory! Never confuse your Halloween and Christmas storage again. The Nightmare Before Christmas vibe isn't really your thing anyway. A window-installed pet door so your pet can easily get in and out of the house, even if you have a rental. No more destroying doors by making tinier doors! A sleep-training alarm clock to make rule-following seem positively perky! This displays darling tiny robot facial expressions and glowing colors to let your kids know when it's time to sleep and when it's okay to get up the parents. An LED fog-less mirror for couples who are one "get your beard hair out of the sink!" fight away from someone sleeping on the couch for good. Reviewers love using this in the shower as it prevents that very mess from ending up in the sink. Genius. A MacBook shortcut keyboard cover that'll be your own personal Genius Bar assistant if you don't quite know all the MacBook shortcuts off the top of your head. Use this and you'll easily be able to open search bars, minimize and open windows, take screenshots with your know, genius stuff. An Air Fort you can store flat (it's about the size of a sweatshirt when folded) and then inflate with any regular ol' box fan when your kids want to play! Cloning paste — if you've found that your houseplants are standing around stagnant, you're gonna *love* this stuff! This little formula helps encourage new growth and buds. It's technically made for orchids, but it works on all sorts of plants! Begonias,a string of pearls, pothos, you name it! A JetKids ride-on carry-on suitcase you may feel all braggy about when you see other parents at the airport with exhausted kids who are sick of traveling before they even board. This wheeled suitcase is specifically designed so your toddler can safely sit *while* wheeling them around the airport. That's not all! Once you're in your seats, this transforms into a leg rest or in-flight bed to give your kids some extra space. Long-haul flights are about to get a smidge more manageable. A versatile travel harness seat with adjustable straps — this can roll up tiny enough to stash in a bag so you can stop for lunch the moment your kids start getting hangry, without worrying about whether or not the restaurant has a highchair for your youngest. A molecular gastronomy cake that'll help adventurous home chefs create their very own raindrop cake — a refreshing dessert that'll be a hit with everyone! A pair of sliding wrapping paper cutters so you can stop wasting paper when your scissor skills aren't what they used to be. Seriously, you were the best paper cutter in your kindergarten class; what happened?! A set of "wine wands" for cheap-box-wine-loving fiends who don't want their boozy movie nights turning into hungover mornings. Simply swish these in a glass of wine, and in three minutes, those pesky sulfates and histamines will be removed. They've become hangover-free drinks thanks to these real-life magic wands. A versatile veggie chopper that'll help you prep (and clean up!) with speed that feels downright magical. The interchangeable blades just pop out, then just throw them right into the dishwasher! A reviewer-favorite Alleyoop 4-in-1 makeup brush designed with an eyeshadow brush, a blush brush, a brow brush, *and* a blending sponge — all in one! This beauty tool is about to become your new best friend, adventuring with you (because it's small enough to fit in your bag for quick touch-ups) every single day. A soup can safe — this is so realistic it'll put you at ease if you have a stack of cash or valuables you want tucked away, safely hidden in your food storage. And finally, a hooded shark "blanket" (really just an oversized onesie) you can scoot on into when movie night calls for some AC and extra cozy attire. Honestly, now that you know this *treasure* exists, it'd be fishy if you didn't get it. It's gonna be dropping ~Jaws~ — there's no doubt about that!
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04-06-2025
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Just 33 Things For Anyone With ~Unique Taste~
A Perry the Platypus mug complete with fedora lid. Just remove the hat when you want to pour in your drink and... wait, where did Perry go? The ceramic mug is handmade, so it takes about 10 days to make. A giant bread pillow you can cuddle up with and get nice and toasty. You may want to also get a real baguette because this thing is making me hungry! A wind-up toy shaped like a cat riding a robot vacuum. We've all seen the videos — it's time to recreate it at home. An "ugly" custom pet pillow offering a hilariously warped version of your scrunkly companion. Just send in a photo that you think could be distorted into something perfectly meme-able. A pack of food-themed bandages to make injuries feel a little more bearable. After all, who could stay upset while wearing a pickle or pizza slice on their arm? Not me. A set of cowboy straw toppers that add a little "don't mess with Texas" vibe to your water bottle by protecting the drinking straw from strangers bumping into it. Look how cute this bottle looks with a lil' hat on! It thinks it's people. :') A Skin1004 Zombie Pack to bring your skin back to life in a good, non-horror movie way. The mask tightens as it dries, creating a fun undead look (just like the more expensive Hanacure). When you wash it off, you might be pleasantly surprised to see bouncier, more hydrated skin. A hand-poured soy wax candle that smells like bubblegum. It comes in a cool retro can that's certainly eye-popping! Speaking of delicious-smelling candles, a coconut wax option with a 3D hot dog poking out of it. Don't worry! It doesn't smell like lunch meat — you can pick a scent like citrus, lavender, or coconut cream. An infectious disease coloring book oozing with hours of gross relaxation. This purchase is nothing to sneeze at. A metal tin with a pair of instant undies, in case of emergencies. A pair of earrings depicting a UFO abduction scene — not even extra-terrestrials can resist a good cat snuggle. An oversized Sonic ice cream pop plush complete with fake gumball eyeballs. This is definitely the only time you'll see a non-wonky version of this ice pop, and I'm already getting lost in his candy eyes. A magnetic goose holder if you're alwaaaays forgetting your keys. You can use it to hold up anything magnetic (I'm envisioning maybe a mini metal basket filled with knickknacks) — some reviewers have been arming theirs with knives. Snif's Dead Dinosaur perfume — an ode to standing at the gas station and huffing the fumes. The garage-themed scent has notes of gasoline, pink pepper, ginger, cedar wood, and magnolia flower. One reviewer called it "funky but surprisingly wearable." A Grim Steeper silicone tea infuser that doubles as a useful reminder to people not to bother you until you're done with your morning cuppa. A ransom note sticker book so you can spend less time cutting up old magazines and more time sending threatening letters. With fewer magazines in print these days, it's getting harder to kidnap people the right way. A miniature wacky waving inflatable tube man in case you wanna grow up to be a used Hot Wheels salesman and need something to draw in new customers. A working claw machine you can fill with any tiny treats you'd like, from squishy toys to candy Now you can say, "we have claw machine at home." 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. A "Grievance Journal," aka a "burn book for the discerning misanthrope" for people who use complaining as their main form of communication. There are 52 prompts and "darkly funny" quotes to guide you through a thorough vent sesh. Your only complaint when you get this will be, "Why didn't I get this sooner?" A handy fork that clips onto the side of your pickle jar for easy midnight snacking. A sticker book filled with grouchy-looking cats. I would ask why they're so upset, but we all know cats never need a reason. You can have fun placing these directly in the sightline of anyone bugging you that day. >:( An eye-catching tabletop lighter shaped like a jelly mold that even comes with a little hidden tray underneath. Lobster aspic, anyone? An opossum toy who somehow managed to not only get a driver's license but also find a street-legal peanut to drive into town. Congrats, 'possum! A disco ball watering globe to make your plant feel like they're at their own personal dance party. It'll keep your plant hydrated between watering sessions and, when the sun hits just right, create a fun light show in your home. That's a lot of benefits from what seemed like an impractical purchase at first. 🤔 A sad duck night-light ready to cheer you up — because at least you've never felt so down you've melted into the table. A fruit tart bed because your little blueberry needs the perfect place to rest their head — a kiwi pillow! You gotta love pet products that double as decor. A "Gracula" garlic crusher that ironically helps you with one of the most tedious chores in the kitchen. Just throw in the peeled cloves, twist, and feel grateful you Let the Right One your kitchen. An unbelievably cute tomato lamp so you can bathe your home in a saucy red glow. Reviewers say it's just as cute as the more expensive one you might've seen on Urban. A pair of handmade farfalle barrettes that are almost im-pasta-bly cute. Pair with some butter earrings to complete the look. A dino nugget plush because stuffed animals make the best throw pillows. Now you can just add some stuffed peas and a plush pile of mashed potatoes to hide them under. A snail (or alien) headband offering an extra set of eyes for your skincare routine. It'll keep your hair out of the way and put you in the right mindset for slathering various serums and snail secretions.
Business of Fashion
12-05-2025
- Business
- Business of Fashion
The Art and Science of Product Naming
When fragrance brand Snif was cooking up the name for its latest scent, which smelled of pancakes hot off the griddle — maple syrup, melted butter and 'sugared musk,' — it went off instinct. Taylor Merkel, Snif's chief brand and creative officer landed on 'Hot Cakes,' because it had 'a direct connection for people of what they're going to smell,' she said, which can be difficult to translate online. Plus, there was a double meaning — 'selling like hot cakes,' making it a perfect fit for a brand whose names, like its Vow Factor candle and Midnight Grind laundry scent booster, are often rooted in puns. It resonated with shoppers, too: The fragrance drove 10 million organic social media impressions within a month of its launch date in March. But product names don't always come as intuitively. Many can start as a list of hundreds of names, Merkel said, and the brand sometimes asks for community input. For its tart cherry scent — now named Tart Deco — Snif shared a moodboard on social media and sent customers an email survey to determine a name. Product naming is a delicate process; a balance of research and human touch, complicated by the propagation of AI, a name must often go through multiple rounds of review. It's more difficult sto stand out today, with countless brands churning out endless products. To that point, teams need to ensure their name of choice hasn't already been trademarked in their category. 'A huge part of naming is being practical. It has to be available to use,' said Annie Kreighbaum, co-founder of skincare brand Soft Services and former vice president of brand development for Glossier, where she played an instrumental role in naming products like Boy Brow grooming pomade and Cloud Paint blush. 'The unfortunate thing is, beauty is such a crowded category now, it can be really hard to find a name that isn't a made up word, defines the product, is fun to say and easy to spell,' she said. In fashion, where many products tend to be named after women, standing out is also challenging. 'If you name your dress the Elizabeth, you're going to have a lot of hits on a lot of different dresses,' said Marcelo Gaia, founder of womenswear label Mirror Palais. To get it right, marketers need to think about what makes their product truly distinct and be strategic about building out topical word banks that address the different unique qualities they're hoping to get across to consumers. Naming Building Blocks Whether picking a brand name for a new company, or naming upcoming launches for a well-established label, getting a clear picture of a brand's identity is the first step. For Ariella Gogol, a writer and brand strategist who has worked on product and programme names for the likes of Ilia Beauty, Sephora and fashion label Frame, it starts with the founder's perspective. As an outsider coming in, she spends lots of time asking questions, like who the brand's muse or target customer is, and taking in existing brand materials to develop — or even help build — a clear picture of its identity. For Frame, she began to piece together the beliefs and traits of the brand, as if it were human, taking into account the brand's European sensibility, inspired by its Swedish co-founder Erik Torstensson, but with a laidback Californian touch. 'Their clothes tend to be form fitting and flattering. So converting that to a human trait becomes a sensual woman who feels good in her body, who is embodied, who is very present,' said Gogol. 'It's someone who has then moved to LA and loves the sunshine and the ease and freedom and creativity. There's a picture that starts emerging, and you start colouring in who this person is.' This understanding of the different layers of meaning a brand is looking to communicate makes it easier to then name a product, like Frame's Borrowed jean — a genderless take on the boyfriend jean — which is meant to convey the sensuality and ease of the brand. External research is another key component to building out a word bank of options that communicate the spirit of the label or of a product. Nell Diamond, founder of bedding and clothing brand Hill House Home, for example, delved into books from Homer's 'Odyssey' to Beatrix Potter's 'Peter Rabbit' to come up with print names for fabrics. Word banks can also be grouped according to a brand's most important attributes. Copywriter and content strategist Sandra Sou, who has named products for wellness line Sakara, Victoria Beckham Beauty and bodycare brand Billie, among others, favours this approach with her clients. Beyond product benefits, word buckets can include cultural signifiers (like Victoria Beckham's personal brand, which led to the beauty line's Posh lipstick) and even 'good mouth feel,' like Billie's Floof dry shampoo, Sou said. Some names manage to communicate several attributes at once. When Kreighbaum named Cloud Paint at Glossier, she captured connotations of how easy the product was to apply, the blush's slightly sheer look inspired by gouache paint and even the photos of pink sunsets the brand was known for posting from its office on social media at the time. Naming in Plain Sight Occasionally, naming comes down to recognising what is right in front of you. For Hill House Home, the brand's bestselling Nap Dress came from a term its founder had already been using to describe 'the clothes that I wore when I came home from work, that I could fall asleep in at any time,' said Diamond. 'I've always thought of myself as a very frail Victorian woman who can faint at any time and needs to rest and can't really be in the sun. It's sort of making fun of myself.' Selling that comfortable feeling — a cross between a daytime dress and a nightgown — to her customers became such a viral success that it completely changed the trajectory of Diamond's business. What originally began as a bedding brand is now 86 percent fashion, two thirds of which comes from the Nap Dresses themselves. 'It shows the power of virality and colloquialism and speech,' she said. But conveying a deeper meaning without being 'too on the nose' is crucial to get shoppers curious about the product and 'spark some thought,' said Gogol. At Hill House Home, for instance, the team will shy away from pairing a more modest, old-fashioned dress with a name that is also very traditional. Looking to existing consumer behaviour can also be a strategic source for naming inspiration. When Mirror Palais's Gaia posted a photo of a not-yet-released brown silk slip on Instagram in 2020, he captioned it 'Hershey's Kiss.' While not the official name of the product, shoppers began searching for the phrase on its website, prompting Gaia to select it as the name for the dress's colourway to strengthen SEO. Next-Gen Naming In a crowded market, it has become increasingly challenging to come up with standout monikers. After crafting a list of potential names for a given item, brands need to ensure they have not already been trademarked in their category. For descriptive titles like 'creamy eyeshadow,' for instance, trademarking can be a challenge. Hill House Home's Nap Dress was initially designated as descriptive, and it took the brand over a year and a half to trademark it after proving that it was a truly distinctive name by providing Instagram posts, Tweets and articles about the brand. AI throws another question mark into the mix. While many product namers use it for research, or even as a sounding board for ideas, said Sou, it can't replace human touch. 'If you're using it as a resource to unlock options, totally do it,' said Kreighbaum. 'But if you're gonna have AI outright name your product, and you're not going to edit, the whole industry is going to have the same name. That's just what AI does.' To stand out, the human at the helm needs to stay close to the core story the brand is trying to tell. 'It all goes back to being clear on who you are as a brand,' said Gogol. 'Not every name needs to be loud, it just has to be in line with your brand, with your voice, with what your product is actually doing.'
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04-05-2025
- Entertainment
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32 Things You'll Be The First Of Your Friends To Own
We hope you love our recommendations! Some may have been sent as samples, but all were independently selected by our editors. Just FYI, BuzzFeed and its publishing partners may collect a share of sales and/or other compensation from the links on this page. Shopping · Be the trendsetter of your friend group — watch as everyone gets their hands on succulent sun catchers, human dog beds, and Dead Dinosaur perfume after you've shown off yours. 1. A bestselling succulent sun catcher that's gonna make you thank the universe for the talented crafter in this world who has found a way to make glass beads this beautiful. Make the plant parents in your life jealous of *your* botanical setup for once! This small biz is located in Ocean City, Maryland. Owner Melissa is an Etsy star-seller who creates gemstone jewelry, glass bead suncatchers, and wind chimes. Get it from The Boho Beach Bum on Etsy for $89.98 (available in three colors). 2. Snif's Dead Dinosaur perfume for anyone who loves the smell of gas stations so much they dream of a world where they can shower under the gas nozzle like it's body wash. This body spray really does have notes of gasoline along with pink pepper, ginger, cedar wood, and magnolia flower. Promising review: "I don't know what it is about this fragrance but I love it so much! It is unique for sure but it reminds me of summer days in a garage, which sounds weird, but that's what it makes me think of. But then, as that begins to fade, it turns into a great, clean scent. It is the most unique perfume I own, and I own a lot of perfumes (over 100). Snif is an amazing brand!" — Jill T Get it from Snif for $25+ (available in two sizes). 3. A bed canopy that'll create a luxurious and romantic aesthetic in your bedroom, making it feel airy and bright now that the spring weather has you opening up your windows again. Amazon This includes a 59'' x 255'' bed drape, four hanging hooks, and two 63'' wooden hanging bed poles. The poles are already carved for threading the drape through, so you don't have to worry about it slipping and sliding off! Promising review:"I love the fabric so much I'm buying the whole kit again to add more to our canopy. It's a soft white with a little shimmer, and it drapes very nicely. Installation is so simple." — Melissa Get it from Amazon for $30.59. 4. A "dog bed for humans" — this perfectly plush piece of furniture is made for dog people who want to be *dog* people. Your friends (and their pets) are gonna be begging you to scoot over and make room. Promising review:" This is worth every penny! Probably my favorite Amazon purchase of all time. I love snuggling my dogs, but the recliner and couch are too small for all of us. This bed accommodates me, two huskies, a lab, and a cat in a big cuddle puddle (review image above). It's so comfortable for watching TV or naps. It folds up into a little couch to take up less space when not in full bed mode. One of our dogs just had ACL surgery, and I've been sleeping in this with him at night to monitor him while recovering. We are both comfy and cozy. Love love love!" — Amy Get it from Amazon for $81.59+ (available in two sizes and six colors). 5. A personalized book stamp that'll have all your book club buddies oohing and awwing over your impressive library. Plus, they'll never forget when they borrow a book from *you* ever again! Promising review:"This is a great addition to my book collection. Stamp quality is amazing. The price is perfect. I love the font. It's a perfect size to fit near my books." — Paiser Get it from Amazon for $16.99 (available in 16 styles). 6. And a secret book lamp made with linen, wood, and brass details sure to delight folks who want their library to seem as magical as the mystical, romantacy novels lining the shelves of their bookcase. Check out this TikTok and watch this gorgeous lamp book seamlessly blend in with the bookshelf. Literary Lamps is a small business based in Broussard, Louisiana. They have the lamp available with several different covers to best fit your home's aesthetic. Promising review:"Not only is this lamp extraordinarily beautiful, but the seller was beyond helpful when I needed the size customized because my bookshelf's shelves weren't tall enough to accommodate the listed book size. I literally just bought another one today for my other bookshelf! Truly cannot recommend this product and the seller enough!" — McKenna Barry Get it from Literary Lamps on Etsy for $149.99 (available in two styles). 7. A gnocchi stripper so you can prepare gnocchi with confidence when having your friends over for a dinner party. This useful tool expertly cuts and twists individual gnocchi bites with ease. Just wrap a piece around the wooden rod and roll it across the riveted board — easy as pie! Or, um, pasta. Promising review:"This gnocchi board is a great addition to my kitchen. It's essential for making gnocchi and garganelli, which I learned after finding out about its dual purpose. It is small, but you don't need a bigger size because you'll be working with one pasta square at a time anyway. The best thing to me is that it's made in Italy, the craftsmanship is high quality and it's made in the world home of pasta. "I made perfect garganelli right off the bat and it has been used for gnocchi several nights this week by popular demand in my household. A little flour and it's ready to go." — Aidan McMurray Get it from Amazon for $9.99. 8. A travel brush with a hidden compartment sure to be looked upon with envy by your overpacked travel buddies as they desperately try to find some open space on the counter of your hotel bathroom. Trying to fit seven people in two rooms has not worked out as well as your bachelorette party thought it would. But hey, *you've* got a brush with enough room for toothpaste and tampons! You're doing great. Promising review: "Bought this brush to replace my old travel brush. Love the storage compartment! Didn't realize that it actually CAME with hair ties, clips, and bobby pins (didn't notice these in the description). Such an amazing surprise. And the brush is great! Detangles and smoothes wonderfully. Even tamed my staticky hair. Love it!" — Crazy cat mama Get it from Amazon for $25.95 (also available in white). 9. A Cup Cozy Pillow that'll stay upright beside you on the sofa and keep your remotes, snacks, and drinks at the ready while your friends spend precious moments during your movie marathon getting up and trotting around the place in search of sustenance — the fools! BTW, Cup Cozy Pillow is a family-run small business. Check it out on TikTok! Promising review:"We have a sectional sofa with an area that has a chaise lounge section I like to lay on but that puts me far enough from the coffee table that I don't have a good place to put my drinks. I bought this pillow to put next to me to hold my drinks, and I love it. It let's me keep my drinks nearby without having to constantly hold them while lounging and watching TV. Stable without being too bulky or heavy." — Holly M. Paddock Get it from Amazon for $29.99 (available in nine styles). 10. A Nimbus weekender bag from Caraa — this chic accessory could be the little nudge you need to book a flight and enjoy a long weekend with your family (and I mean that — it literally worked on me). Every traveling need has been considered with this bag's brilliant design, so vacation stress is sure to be a thing of the past. Caraa I'm not kidding; when I got my Nimbus bag, I was so dazzled by the organized, spacious interior and lightweight material that I decided maybe traveling with my toddler wouldn't feel *too* impossible, and I booked a flight to see my family for Christmas. This vegan piece is made with 100% recycled nylon (water repellent both inside and out), breathing vents, a laptop sleeve, and a water bottle pocket — it even comes with a shoe + wet pouch. Get the medium from Caraa for $250 (available in three sizes). 11. And an unreasonably lovely hardshell suitcase with such a smooth glide (even when packed to the brim) that you'll think it's competing in a waltzing contest. It's lightweight, has 360-degree spinning wheels, *and* has a TSA combination lock, so your stuff is safe and secure while you travel. Amazon Promising review: " So cute and well made! I bought this suitcase based on looks alone. It is just so adorable and a perfect carry-on size. I traveled with it for the first time last week and was very impressed with the quality and construction. I dragged it all over Manhattan, and the wheels worked like a dream. The zippers are also very hardy and the handle extension is very smooth. Everywhere I took it, I got compliments from strangers on the street. I will definitely consider buying more sizes from this brand." — Anne Lindeberg Get it from Amazon for $145.99 (available in three sizes and colors). 12. A PhoneSoap cell sanitizer that'll disinfect your device (or glasses/anything that'll fit inside) in just 10 minutes. Sleep soundly with this beside you as it kills the germs your phone has gathered while roaming around with you through public transit and bathroom get it. I mean, just check out the reviewer's "before and after" bacterial test below! Promising review:"What a perfect gadget for getting your phone clean. After touching who knows what while commuting to work, and it being that time of year when everyone around you gets sick, this comes in handy. After the first use, it looked great, and then I wiped it down with the sponge that came with it. I feel so much better about using my phone now." — Daily Ritual Boutique Get it from Amazon for $64.95+ (available in seven colors). 13. A seat gap filler to save your phone, keys, and french fries from certain doom. This simple stuffer has over 50,000 5-star reviews, so feel free to just gift this to your friends after you get one yourself. It's clearly a hit! Promising review:"I have to admit, my expectations weren't very high. I thought it was more of a joke when my husband got this for me for Christmas. Little did I realize, it would be one of my favorite gadgets ever! I don't know if I realized just how many things went missing in my seat gap. It has really saved a lot of things from disappearing into that black hole. It was easy enough to fit into my car and it's soft! It's just like an extension of my seat, except it fits every curve of my seat! There really isn't another product that compares to this. That's why I gave it five stars!" — Tessa Forbes Get it from Amazon for $24.99. 14. A Java Sock that'll do the two most important things for your beloved iced coffees ( drinks. I know people drink other drinks!) 1) It'll keep that caramel almond milk cold brew cold for ages — hours, according to reviewers — and 2) It'll keep your drink from sweating into your cupholder or all over your desk. It's a cruel twist of fate that iced coffee sweats as much as we do in the spring and summer. Promising review:"I was hesitant to buy this but I absolutely love it! It keeps my drinks cold for hours, the ice stays solid without watering the drinks down, and it prevents condensation. Perfect for iced coffee, soda, or any glass cup. The patterns are adorable as well. I loved it so much I had to order another for my other car!" — Marta Get it from Amazon for $13.99+ (available in five sizes and several styles). 15. A hooded shark "blanket" (really just an oversized onesie) you can scoot on into when movie night calls for some AC and extra cozy attire. Honestly, now that you know this *treasure* exists, it'd be fishy if you didn't get it. It's gonna be dropping ~Jaws~ at your next BFF slumber party — there's no doubt about that! Promising review:"I absolutely love this blanket! It's incredibly soft and comfortable — perfect for lounging around the house on chilly evenings. The flannel material is super cozy, and I love that it's wearable, so I can just slip it on like a hoodie. The shark design is adorable, and it adds a fun touch to my downtime. It's also the perfect size, offering just the right amount of warmth without being too bulky. Whether I'm curled up on the couch or reading in bed, this blanket has quickly become my go-to. Highly recommend for anyone looking for something fun, cozy, and unique!" — O. Get it from Amazon for $16.89+ (available in sizes XS–3XL and eight styles). 16. A set of "wine wands" for cheap-box-wine-loving fiends who don't want their boozy gossip nights turning into hungover mornings. Simply swish these in a glass of wine, and in three minutes, those pesky sulfates and histamines will be removed. They've become hangover-free drinks thanks to these real-life magic wands. PureWine is a small business that specializes in wine accessories. Promising review:"What a difference these have made in my life. With my allergies it was impossible to enjoy a glass or two of wine without nasty side effects: stuffy nose, red face, and headaches. Now I can have a glass of wine and not have to dart to a package of antihistamine! Makes a great gift. Even thinking of splitting a box into stocking stuffers. Each wand is individually wrapped. I have purchased these several times and will continue to do so." — KellyH Get a set of three from Amazon for $11.99. 17. A paper incense tin to add a little pocket-sized luxury to your life. Inside the wrapped tin is a decorative paper envelope filled with 48 teeny tiny incense papers. To use, clip one piece of paper to the tin and wait as it burns (for about 5 minutes). After that, the soothing smell should fill your space for up to a few hours. These are made without harmful substances and are indoor air quality certified. Promising review:"I couldn't be happier with this purchase! The paper incense exceeded all my expectations. The quality is outstanding and it works even better than the description. It arrived quickly, was well-packaged, and easy to use. Smells great and burns well. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for paper incense." — Kim Get it from Amazon for $14 (available in seven scents). 18. A fruit tart cat bed with removable fruits and a cushioned crust that'll make your friends ~berry~ jealous of your cat (your REAL best friend). Not only does my cat sleep in this every day (pictured above), she also loves playing fetch with the lightweight fruit. I often find her rolling the blueberries around the apartment. I dig having a pet bed that doubles as daily entertainment. Get it from Amazon for $31.99 (available in three styles). 19. A pack of Zombie Plant seeds — this plant pretends to be "dead" when touched, folding into itself. It's the perfect gift for people who kill their houseplants so often you figure you might as well own a plant that's into it. Promising review:"The little purple flower pods on my zombie plant eventually die off and turn into what I think are seeds! The idea of being able to gift a grown zombie plant is really cool! My family finds the plant very interesting and think it's fun to watch it play dead. It's very unique (video above, right)!" — Lacee Regan Get a pair from Amazon for $9.95. 20. A bottle of drinkable glitter for convincing your dehydrated friends that hydration is cool. Just a spoonful of *glitter* helps the beverage go down! Promising review: " This is a super cool product that would be great to make holidays and celebrations more festive. I bought this for a Galentine's Day brunch, and it added a super cool sparkle to our drinks. The sparkles are very fine…will float in the air. Make sure you don't overuse — a little goes a long way!" — Stacey S. Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (available in three sizes and 11 colors). 21. A daisy-shaped egg separator that'll be an ~eggcelent~ addition to your perky kitchen tools; a collection your friends may mock, but are genuinely jealous of. Promising review: "I use this when I'm making hollandaise sauce. It makes a tedious task more fun — who wouldn't get a smile when looking at a cute little daisy? It's much more interesting than a boring normal egg separator! I love this company's products — they bring fun into mundane tasks like cooking, cleaning, and more!" — Shelly Smithson Get it from Amazon for $10.96. 22. A mini highland cow plush (that can be heated AND cooled!!) because these fuzzy cows are so on-trend right now, your friends are close to booking a trip to Scotland just to stare at some cows in a field. But YOU'LL have a mini one in your living room. Nice. Promising review:"My wife bought me this little guy to help me sleep not knowing if I would even care for it, but the little guy is adorable and it was just what I needed to sleep better. It could be the lavender, but I think it is just how comforting he is to hold against your chest when laying down. I don't think you can go wrong with this guy, but I do suddenly experience guilt when eating just me!" — Bryan Get it from Amazon for $25.99 (available in 19 styles). 23. A game-changing self-watering planter for your actual plants, with nutrient-dense dehydrated soil at the ready for your impulse planting needs. The design includes a water level indicator to make sure your plants always have just the right amount of hydration, even if you're gone for weeks at a time. Plus, it looks unreasonably chic. Plant parents aren't messing around these days. This includes three soil power packs, and air-pruning soil bag, water wicking filter, and two ceramic vessels (one with a nonslip rubber ring). Tendril is a small business located in Denver, Colorado. I have a Tendril planter, and I *love* it. My husband is a big plant person. I am very good at appreciating terrible at caring for them. If it weren't for this planter, our Calathea would not survive his weekend work trips. The most satisfying thing about this planter is that the design is both aesthetic and functional — the top sinks into the bottom as the water absorbs, both allowing the plants to drink when they need *and* letting you (ahem, me) know when it needs to be refilled. There's even a water level indicator with a poem from your plant's POV. Cute. Get a medium size from Tendril for $149 (available in two other sizes, both on waitlists). 24. A set of aesthetic wrist and ankle weights that'll *also* turn your wallet into a weight with all the money you'll save on these. Your buds had to shell out over $50 on their Bala wallets are no longer full of all that extra cash. Sad for them. These are made with a sweatproof and skin-friendly silicone layer. The elastic bands are also adjustable, so they are sure to fit just right! Promising review: "I love these! So great for yoga or mat Pilates. I like that they are 2 pounds each, which is the perfect weight, and you can even take off weight as well. I use them every week for my workouts. Very durable band as well!" — Robyn Get a pair from Amazon for $29.99 (available in two sizes and 16 colors). 25. A pack of wall plant clips (a whopping SIXTY of them, in fact) sure to delight pothos-lovers who have vines wrapped around every nook and cranny in their place, just waiting for the day when they can spread out around the room. These gentle clips are paint-safe and sticky on the back, so you can display vines without using nails or aesthetic-killing clips. Promising review:"I have used them for both plants and light cables. The leaf design blends in nicely and looks decorative. They stick well on smooth walls, but a few lost grip over time — best for light vines. Still, they're creative and serve different purposes." — Daniela Gomez Get a pack of 60 from Amazon for $6.49. 26. An adjustable heated mousepad (that works with both a wired and wireless mouse), your freezy office mates are gonna stare longingly at it when the AC is set to "frigid," and their fingers can hardly type because they're so cold. This uses targeted heat so at least your mouse-using hand keeps its circulation strong in the arctic tundra that is your cubicle. BTW, this is USB-rechargeable and includes a time switch, so you can set it to run for two, four, or eight hours (and then it'll automatically turn off). The heat settings go from 110 to 145 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot. Promising review: "I am cold ALL THE TIME except when it's 110 degrees in the summer, and then I have to sit outside because my husband turns the air conditioner on, and I start shivering. I have heated socks, a heated vest, heated blankets, heated jacket, and now I have added this heated mouse pad to my collection. It is perfect. Keeps my hand toasty warm the whole time I'm on my computer, not too hot and not too cool. The wrist pad is comfortable, and the texture inside is soft but breathable. Works perfectly with my wireless mouse and has a USB to plug right into my laptop, so I don't have to spare an extra outlet. I wish I'd known these existed when I was working all day in a freezing cold office!" — K. Darklighter Get it from Amazon for $29.97. 27. A doorbell cover with a universal fit and two alerts ("Do not ring or knock" and "No soliciting") that'll save your family from interruptions during nap time, WFH meetings, and basically any time you'd prefer the dog not go berserk because of the bell. Promising review:" This was exactly what I was looking for. My dog will bark when people knock or ring for deliveries, and sometimes I'm working. It comes with a couple of attachments and sticker options, as well as hook-and-loop or double-sided sticky tape for the hook. The faceplate comes off if you don't want any on there." — Lindzlu Get it from Amazon for $19.99. 28. A drink organizer for A-types who are positively horny for organization. Now opening your fridge will be a treat for your eyes, even if you don't actually want anything to eat. Promising review:"This drink organizer for the fridge is an absolute game-changer for keeping my kitchen tidy and organized! It holds up to 25 cans across five neat rows, making it the perfect size for maximizing fridge space without feeling bulky or cluttered. The design is sleek yet practical, and it's incredibly easy to install — just pop it in, and you're ready to go! The build quality is excellent, with a sturdy and durable material that can easily withstand the weight of fully loaded cans. Cleaning it is a breeze, too — any spills or condensation wipe off easily, keeping it looking fresh and hygienic. It's a fantastic value for the money!" — Mikaela Laughlin Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in four sizes). 29. A plastic, wax paper, and foil organizer that'll save your drawer from getting stuck from the standard packaging that inevitably jostles around when the drawer is shut. Somehow. Plus, these have zip slicers, so you'll get perfectly trimmed pieces every time (something that NEVER happens when using the jagged box edges). You better believe I'm buying this myself right now. And hey, SpaceAid is a small business! Promising review:"It's really nice having all three of our wrappings in one place. There's still room in our drawer with this in it too. I love being able to cleanly cut plastic wrap... No longer will I waste plastic wrap or get it stuck to where it pulls off in pieces. This is also a great time-saver. It's very easy to clean also. I highly recommend this particular unit. I like that it came with stickers too, that say 'Plastic,' 'Aluminum,' and 'Wax.' I was delighted at the price as well." — Cav Trooper 19D Get it from Amazon for $22.98+ (available in three sizes and four colors). 30. A wooden digital alarm clock/wireless phone charger so you can enjoy the comforts of modern technology while keeping the soothing, neutral vibes you've worked hard to cultivate in your home. This has adjustable volume and brightness settings, can be scheduled for different weekend and weekday wake-up calls, and has a spiffy little snooze button. Promising review: "Cute aesthetic clock. Easy to use, and I love how I can turn down the brightness. A perfect addition to the bedroom, and I love how it's not just decor." — Ariel Alcantar Get it from Amazon for $26.72+ (available in four styles). 32. And finally, a pack of rainbow fire packets, because it took you months to convince your indoor-cat friends to go camping and appreciate some nature. These make campfires so stunning your buds may actually put their phones away for a second when you accidentally booked a campsite with cell service. Magical Flames is a small business that specializes in color-changing fire products. FYI, if you're making s'mores, don't throw these on until *after* you're done cooking with the fire. To get the show started, just add 1–3 of these packets to your fire, and you'll get up to a full hour of colorful flames before the vibrancy fades. You can add additional packets as needed! Promising review:"This product is so easy to use. Just toss a packet into the fire and watch the flames change color. The colors were beautiful and received a lot of oooooos and ahhhhhhs. Surprisingly, it lasted for quite a while. We will enjoy this addition to our campfires this summer." — Debra L. Musselman Get it from Amazon for $13.59 (for a pack of 10; available in three options and larger packs). Reviews in this post have been edited for length and clarity.
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07-04-2025
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33 Things You'll Be The First Of Your Friends To Own
We hope you love our recommendations! Some may have been sent as samples, but all were independently selected by our editors. Just FYI, BuzzFeed and its publishing partners may collect a share of sales and/or other compensation from the links on this page. Shopping · Be the trendsetter of your friend group — watch as everyone gets their hands on succulent sun catchers, human dog beds, and Dead Dinosaur perfume after you've shown off yours. 1. A bestselling succulent sun catcher that's gonna make you thank the universe for the talented crafter in this world who has found a way to make glass beads this beautiful. Make the plant parents in your life jealous of *your* botanical setup for once! This small biz is located in Ocean City, Maryland. Owner Melissa is an Etsy star-seller who creates gemstone jewelry, glass bead suncatchers, and wind chimes. Get it from The Boho Beach Bum on Etsy for $89.98 (available in three colors). 2. Snif's Dead Dinosaur perfume for anyone who loves the smell of gas stations so much they dream of a world where they can shower under the gas nozzle like it's body wash. This body spray really does have notes of gasoline along with pink pepper, ginger, cedar wood, and magnolia flower. Snif Promising review: "I don't know what it is about this fragrance but I love it so much! It is unique for sure but it reminds me of summer days in a garage, which sounds weird, but that's what it makes me think of. But then, as that begins to fade, it turns into a great, clean scent. It is the most unique perfume I own, and I own a lot of perfumes (over 100). Snif is an amazing brand!" — Jill T Get it from Snif for $25+ (available in two sizes). 3. A bed canopy that'll create a luxurious and romantic aesthetic in your bedroom, making it feel airy and bright now that the spring weather has you opening up your windows again. Amazon This includes a 59'' x 255'' bed drape, four hanging hooks, and two 63'' wooden hanging bed poles. The poles are already carved for threading the drape through, so you don't have to worry about it slipping and sliding off! Promising review:"I love the fabric so much I'm buying the whole kit again to add more to our canopy. It's a soft white with a little shimmer, and it drapes very nicely. Installation is so simple." — Melissa Get it from Amazon for $30.59. 4. A "dog bed for humans" — this perfectly plush piece of furniture is made for dog people who want to be *dog* people. Your friends (and their pets) are gonna be begging you to scoot over and make room. Promising review:" This is worth every penny! Probably my favorite Amazon purchase of all time. I love snuggling my dogs, but the recliner and couch are too small for all of us. This bed accommodates me, two huskies, a lab, and a cat in a big cuddle puddle (review image above). It's so comfortable for watching TV or naps. It folds up into a little couch to take up less space when not in full bed mode. One of our dogs just had ACL surgery, and I've been sleeping in this with him at night to monitor him while recovering. We are both comfy and cozy. Love love love!" — Amy Get it from Amazon for $81.59+ (available in two sizes and six colors). 5. A personalized book stamp that'll have all your book club buddies oohing and awwing over your impressive library. Plus, they'll never forget when they borrow a book from *you* ever again! Promising review:"This is a great addition to my book collection. Stamp quality is amazing. The price is perfect. I love the font. It's a perfect size to fit near my books." — Paiser Get it from Amazon for $16.99 (available in 14 styles). 6. And a secret book lamp made with linen, wood, and brass details sure to delight folks who want their library to seem as magical as the mystical, romantacy novels lining the shelves of their bookcase. Check out this TikTok and watch this gorgeous lamp book seamlessly blend in with the bookshelf. Literary Lamps is a small business based in Broussard, Louisiana. They have the lamp available with several different covers to best fit your home's aesthetic. Promising review:"Not only is this lamp extraordinarily beautiful, but the seller was beyond helpful when I needed the size customized because my bookshelf's shelves weren't tall enough to accommodate the listed book size. I literally just bought another one today for my other bookshelf! Truly cannot recommend this product and the seller enough!" — McKenna Barry Get it from Literary Lamps on Etsy for $149.99 (available in two styles). 7. A gnocchi stripper so you can prepare gnocchi with confidence when having your friends over for a dinner party. This useful tool expertly cuts and twists individual gnocchi bites with ease. Just wrap a piece around the wooden rod and roll it across the riveted board — easy as pie! Or, um, pasta. Promising review:"This gnocchi board is a great addition to my kitchen. It's essential for making gnocchi and garganelli, which I learned after finding out about its dual purpose. It is small, but you don't need a bigger size because you'll be working with one pasta square at a time anyway. The best thing to me is that it's made in Italy, the craftsmanship is high quality and it's made in the world home of pasta. "I made perfect garganelli right off the bat and it has been used for gnocchi several nights this week by popular demand in my household. A little flour and it's ready to go." — Aidan McMurray Get it from Amazon for $9.99. 8. A travel brush with a hidden compartment sure to be looked upon with envy by your overpacked travel buddies as they desperately try to find some open space on the counter of your hotel bathroom. Trying to fit seven people in two rooms has not worked out as well as your bachelorette party thought it would. But hey, *you've* got a brush with enough room for toothpaste and tampons! You're doing great. Promising review: "Bought this brush to replace my old travel brush. Love the storage compartment! Didn't realize that it actually CAME with hair ties, clips, and bobby pins (didn't notice these in the description). Such an amazing surprise. And the brush is great! Detangles and smoothes wonderfully. Even tamed my staticky hair. Love it!" — Crazy cat mama Get it from Amazon for $25.95 (also available in white). 9. A Cup Cozy Pillow that'll stay upright beside you on the sofa and keep your remotes, snacks, and drinks at the ready while your friends spend precious moments during your movie marathon getting up and trotting around the place in search of sustenance — the fools! BTW, Cup Cozy Pillow is a family-run small business. Check it out on TikTok! Promising review:"We have a sectional sofa with an area that has a chaise lounge section I like to lay on but that puts me far enough from the coffee table that I don't have a good place to put my drinks. I bought this pillow to put next to me to hold my drinks, and I love it. It let's me keep my drinks nearby without having to constantly hold them while lounging and watching TV. Stable without being too bulky or heavy." — Holly M. Paddock Get it from Amazon for $29.99 (available in nine styles). 10. A Nimbus weekender bag from Caraa — this chic accessory could be the little nudge you need to book a flight and enjoy a long weekend with your family (and I mean that — it literally worked on me). Every traveling need has been considered with this bag's brilliant design, so vacation stress is sure to be a thing of the past. I'm not kidding; when I got my Nimbus bag, I was so dazzled by the organized, spacious interior and lightweight material that I decided maybe traveling with my toddler wouldn't feel *too* impossible, and I booked a flight to see my family for Christmas. This vegan piece is made with 100% recycled nylon (water repellent both inside and out), breathing vents, a laptop sleeve, and a water bottle pocket — it even comes with a shoe + wet pouch. Get the medium from Caraa for $250 (available in three sizes). 11. And an unreasonably lovely hardshell suitcase with such a smooth glide (even when packed to the brim) that you'll think it's competing in a waltzing contest. It's lightweight, has 360-degree spinning wheels, *and* has a TSA combination lock, so your stuff is safe and secure while you travel. Amazon Promising review: " So cute and well made! I bought this suitcase based on looks alone. It is just so adorable and a perfect carry-on size. I traveled with it for the first time last week and was very impressed with the quality and construction. I dragged it all over Manhattan, and the wheels worked like a dream. The zippers are also very hardy and the handle extension is very smooth. Everywhere I took it, I got compliments from strangers on the street. I will definitely consider buying more sizes from this brand." — Anne Lindeberg Get it from Amazon for $145.99 (available in three sizes and colors). 12. A PhoneSoap cell sanitizer that'll disinfect your device (or glasses/anything that'll fit inside) in just 10 minutes. Sleep soundly with this beside you as it kills the germs your phone has gathered while roaming around with you through public transit and bathroom get it. I mean, just check out the reviewer's "before and after" bacterial test below! Promising review:"What a perfect gadget for getting your phone clean. After touching who knows what while commuting to work, and it being that time of year when everyone around you gets sick, this comes in handy. After the first use, it looked great, and then I wiped it down with the sponge that came with it. I feel so much better about using my phone now." — Daily Ritual Boutique Get it from Amazon for $64.95+ (available in five colors). 13. A seat gap filler to save your phone, keys, and french fries from certain doom. This simple stuffer has over 50,000 5-star reviews, so feel free to just gift this to your friends after you get one yourself. It's clearly a hit! Promising review:"I have to admit, my expectations weren't very high. I thought it was more of a joke when my husband got this for me for Christmas. Little did I realize, it would be one of my favorite gadgets ever! I don't know if I realized just how many things went missing in my seat gap. It has really saved a lot of things from disappearing into that black hole. It was easy enough to fit into my car and it's soft! It's just like an extension of my seat, except it fits every curve of my seat! There really isn't another product that compares to this. That's why I gave it five stars!" — Tessa Forbes Get it from Amazon for $24.99. 14. A Java Sock that'll do the two most important things for your beloved iced coffees ( drinks. I know people drink other drinks!) 1) It'll keep that caramel almond milk cold brew cold for ages — hours, according to reviewers — and 2) It'll keep your drink from sweating into your cupholder or all over your desk. It's a cruel twist of fate that iced coffee sweats as much as we do in the spring and summer. Promising review:"I was hesitant to buy this but I absolutely love it! It keeps my drinks cold for hours, the ice stays solid without watering the drinks down, and it prevents condensation. Perfect for iced coffee, soda, or any glass cup. The patterns are adorable as well. I loved it so much I had to order another for my other car!" — Marta Get it from Amazon for $13.99+ (available in three sizes and several styles). 15. A hooded shark "blanket" (really just an oversized onesie) you can scoot on into when movie night calls for some AC and extra cozy attire. Honestly, now that you know this *treasure* exists, it'd be fishy if you didn't get it. It's gonna be dropping ~Jaws~ at your next BFF slumber party — there's no doubt about that! Promising review:"I absolutely love this blanket! It's incredibly soft and comfortable — perfect for lounging around the house on chilly evenings. The flannel material is super cozy, and I love that it's wearable, so I can just slip it on like a hoodie. The shark design is adorable, and it adds a fun touch to my downtime. It's also the perfect size, offering just the right amount of warmth without being too bulky. Whether I'm curled up on the couch or reading in bed, this blanket has quickly become my go-to. Highly recommend for anyone looking for something fun, cozy, and unique!" — O. Get it from Amazon for $16.89+ (available in sizes XS–3XL and eight styles). 16. A set of "wine wands" for cheap-box-wine-loving fiends who don't want their boozy gossip nights turning into hungover mornings. Simply swish these in a glass of wine, and in three minutes, those pesky sulfates and histamines will be removed. They've become hangover-free drinks thanks to these real-life magic wands. PureWine is a small business that specializes in wine accessories. Promising review:"What a difference these have made in my life. With my allergies it was impossible to enjoy a glass or two of wine without nasty side effects: stuffy nose, red face, and headaches. Now I can have a glass of wine and not have to dart to a package of antihistamine! Makes a great gift. Even thinking of splitting a box into stocking stuffers. Each wand is individually wrapped. I have purchased these several times and will continue to do so." — KellyH Get a set of three from Amazon for $11.99. 17. A paper incense tin to add a little pocket-sized luxury to your life. Inside the wrapped tin is a decorative paper envelope filled with 48 teeny tiny incense papers. To use, clip one piece of paper to the tin and wait as it burns (for about 5 minutes). After that, the soothing smell should fill your space for up to a few hours. These are made without harmful substances and are indoor air quality certified. Promising review:"I couldn't be happier with this purchase! The paper incense exceeded all my expectations. The quality is outstanding and it works even better than the description. It arrived quickly, was well-packaged, and easy to use. Smells great and burns well. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for paper incense." — Kim Get it from Amazon for $14 (available in eight scents). 18. A fruit tart cat bed with removable fruits and a cushioned crust that'll make your friends ~berry~ jealous of your cat (your REAL best friend). Not only does my cat sleep in this every day (pictured above), she also loves playing fetch with the lightweight fruit. I often find her rolling the blueberries around the apartment. I dig having a pet bed that doubles as daily entertainment. Get it from Amazon for $31.99 (available in four styles). 19. A pack of Zombie Plant seeds — this plant pretends to be "dead" when touched, folding into itself. It's the perfect gift for people who kill their houseplants so often you figure you might as well own a plant that's into it. Promising review:"The little purple flower pods on my zombie plant eventually die off and turn into what I think are seeds! The idea of being able to gift a grown zombie plant is really cool! My family finds the plant very interesting and think it's fun to watch it play dead. It's very unique (video above, right)!" — Lacee Regan Get a pair from Amazon for $9.95. 20. A screen-free digital camera with retro results — this captures photos in an old-school style through a small viewfinder. You'll only be able to see the photos once they are uploaded to a computer. So get ready to capture the best moments from your BFF vacation without getting distracted by your phones. The camera can take up to 500 images on a single charge and hold 2,000 photos at once. Once you hit 2,000 just download the images! They high quality shots can be saved digitally or printed. The camera includes a USB-C cable and an SD card. My husband and I took our baby to meet our families back home for the first time this Christmas. I wanted to document the vacation without my phone being in my hand nonstop. I love the nostalgic shots we ended up getting — it felt like family photos from my own childhood. The digital results look like something straight out of a '90s film camera, and they're stunning. Truly candid photos have a life to them that is unmatched by shots you try and perfect with a screen, and I love what we were able to capture with this camera. Get it from Camp Snap for $65. 21. A bottle of drinkable glitter for convincing your dehydrated friends that hydration is cool. Just a spoonful of *glitter* helps the beverage go down! Promising review: " This is a super cool product that would be great to make holidays and celebrations more festive. I bought this for a Galentine's Day brunch, and it added a super cool sparkle to our drinks. The sparkles are very fine…will float in the air. Make sure you don't overuse — a little goes a long way!" — Stacey S. Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (available in three sizes and 16 colors). 22. A daisy-shaped egg separator that'll be an ~eggcelent~ addition to your perky kitchen tools; a collection your friends may mock, but are genuinely jealous of. Promising review: "I use this when I'm making hollandaise sauce. It makes a tedious task more fun — who wouldn't get a smile when looking at a cute little daisy? It's much more interesting than a boring normal egg separator! I love this company's products — they bring fun into mundane tasks like cooking, cleaning, and more!" — Shelly Smithson Get it from Amazon for $10.96. 23. A mini highland cow plush (that can be heated AND cooled!!) because these fuzzy cows are so on-trend right now, your friends are close to booking a trip to Scotland just to stare at some cows in a field. But YOU'LL have a mini one in your living room. Nice. Promising review:"My wife bought me this little guy to help me sleep not knowing if I would even care for it, but the little guy is adorable and it was just what I needed to sleep better. It could be the lavender, but I think it is just how comforting he is to hold against your chest when laying down. I don't think you can go wrong with this guy, but I do suddenly experience guilt when eating just me!" — Bryan Get it from Amazon for $25.99 (available in 19 styles). 24. A game-changing self-watering planter for your actual plants, with nutrient-dense dehydrated soil at the ready for your impulse planting needs. The design includes a water level indicator to make sure your plants always have just the right amount of hydration, even if you're gone for weeks at a time. Plus, it looks unreasonably chic. Plant parents aren't messing around these days. This includes three soil power packs, and air-pruning soil bag, water wicking filter, and two ceramic vessels (one with a nonslip rubber ring). Tendril is a small business located in Denver, Colorado. I have a Tendril planter, and I *love* it. My husband is a big plant person. I am very good at appreciating terrible at caring for them. If it weren't for this planter, our Calathea would not survive his weekend work trips. The most satisfying thing about this planter is that the design is both aesthetic and functional — the top sinks into the bottom as the water absorbs, both allowing the plants to drink when they need *and* letting you (ahem, me) know when it needs to be refilled. There's even a water level indicator with a poem from your plant's POV. Cute. Get a medium size from Tendril for $149 (available in two other sizes, both on waitlists). 25. A set of aesthetic wrist and ankle weights that'll *also* turn your wallet into a weight with all the money you'll save on these. Your buds had to shell out over $50 on their Bala wallets are no longer full of all that extra cash. Sad for them. These are made with a sweatproof and skin-friendly silicone layer. The elastic bands are also adjustable, so they are sure to fit just right! Promising review: "I love these! So great for yoga or mat Pilates. I like that they are 2 pounds each, which is the perfect weight, and you can even take off weight as well. I use them every week for my workouts. Very durable band as well!" — Robyn Get a pair from Amazon for $29.99 (available in two sizes and 14 colors). 26. A pack of wall plant clips (a whopping SIXTY of them, in fact) sure to delight pothos-lovers who have vines wrapped around every nook and cranny in their place, just waiting for the day when they can spread out around the room. These gentle clips are paint-safe and sticky on the back, so you can display vines without using nails or aesthetic-killing clips. 27. An adjustable heated mousepad (that works with both a wired and wireless mouse), your freezy office mates are gonna stare longingly at it when the AC is set to "frigid," and their fingers can hardly type because they're so cold. This uses targeted heat so at least your mouse-using hand keeps its circulation strong in the arctic tundra that is your cubicle. BTW, this is USB-rechargeable and includes a time switch, so you can set it to run for two, four, or eight hours (and then it'll automatically turn off). The heat settings go from 110 to 145 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot. Promising review: "I am cold ALL THE TIME except when it's 110 degrees in the summer, and then I have to sit outside because my husband turns the air conditioner on, and I start shivering. I have heated socks, a heated vest, heated blankets, heated jacket, and now I have added this heated mouse pad to my collection. It is perfect. Keeps my hand toasty warm the whole time I'm on my computer, not too hot and not too cool. The wrist pad is comfortable, and the texture inside is soft but breathable. Works perfectly with my wireless mouse and has a USB to plug right into my laptop, so I don't have to spare an extra outlet. I wish I'd known these existed when I was working all day in a freezing cold office!" — K. Darklighter Get it from Amazon for $29.97. 28. A doorbell cover with a universal fit and two alerts ("Do not ring or knock" and "No soliciting") that'll save your family from interruptions during nap time, WFH meetings, and basically any time you'd prefer the dog not go berserk because of the bell. Promising review:" This was exactly what I was looking for. My dog will bark when people knock or ring for deliveries, and sometimes I'm working. It comes with a couple of attachments and sticker options, as well as hook-and-loop or double-sided sticky tape for the hook. The faceplate comes off if you don't want any on there." — Lindzlu Get it from Amazon for $19.99. 29. A drink organizer for A-types who are positively horny for organization. Now opening your fridge will be a treat for your eyes, even if you don't actually want anything to eat. Promising review:"This drink organizer for the fridge is an absolute game-changer for keeping my kitchen tidy and organized! It holds up to 25 cans across five neat rows, making it the perfect size for maximizing fridge space without feeling bulky or cluttered. The design is sleek yet practical, and it's incredibly easy to install — just pop it in, and you're ready to go! The build quality is excellent, with a sturdy and durable material that can easily withstand the weight of fully loaded cans. Cleaning it is a breeze, too — any spills or condensation wipe off easily, keeping it looking fresh and hygienic. It's a fantastic value for the money!" — Mikaela Laughlin Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in four sizes). 30. A plastic, wax paper, and foil organizer that'll save your drawer from getting stuck from the standard packaging that inevitably jostles around when the drawer is shut. Somehow. Plus, these have zip slicers, so you'll get perfectly trimmed pieces every time (something that NEVER happens when using the jagged box edges). You better believe I'm buying this myself right now. And hey, SpaceAid is a small business! Promising review:"It's really nice having all three of our wrappings in one place. There's still room in our drawer with this in it too. I love being able to cleanly cut plastic wrap... No longer will I waste plastic wrap or get it stuck to where it pulls off in pieces. This is also a great time-saver. It's very easy to clean also. I highly recommend this particular unit. I like that it came with stickers too, that say 'Plastic,' 'Aluminum,' and 'Wax.' I was delighted at the price as well." — Cav Trooper 19D Get it from Amazon for $22.98+ (available in three sizes and four colors). 31. A wooden digital alarm clock/wireless phone charger so you can enjoy the comforts of modern technology while keeping the soothing, neutral vibes you've worked hard to cultivate in your home. This has adjustable volume and brightness settings, can be scheduled for different weekend and weekday wake-up calls, and has a spiffy little snooze button. Promising review: "Cute aesthetic clock. Easy to use, and I love how I can turn down the brightness. A perfect addition to the bedroom, and I love how it's not just decor." — Ariel Alcantar Get it from Amazon for $26.72+ (available in four styles). 32. A hanging fruit hook that'll add to your home's stunning secret garden aesthetic. These charming metal hangers put the "fun" in "functional," folks! Anthropologie P.S. The hardware to hang these is included. Promising review: "Such a charming and functional addition to any space! Perfect for hanging coats and other entryway items with a unique and playful twist." — rose0872 Get it from Anthropologie for $38 (available in three styles). 33. And finally, a pack of rainbow fire packets, because it took you months to convince your indoor-cat friends to go camping and appreciate some nature. These make campfires so stunning your buds may actually put their phones away for a second when you accidentally booked a campsite with cell service. Magical Flames is a small business that specializes in color-changing fire products. FYI, if you're making s'mores, don't throw these on until *after* you're done cooking with the fire. To get the show started, just add 1–3 of these packets to your fire, and you'll get up to a full hour of colorful flames before the vibrancy fades. You can add additional packets as needed! Promising review:"This product is so easy to use. Just toss a packet into the fire and watch the flames change color. The colors were beautiful and received a lot of oooooos and ahhhhhhs. Surprisingly, it lasted for quite a while. We will enjoy this addition to our campfires this summer." — Debra L. Musselman Get it from Amazon for $13.59 (for a pack of 10; available in three options and larger packs). Reviews in this post have been edited for length and clarity.
