1. Silly Poopy’s Hide and Seek — a fun game that is exactly what you think it is. Your tiny humans can take turns hiding this light-up rainbow-colored poop toy all over the house. While they’re searching for it, it’ll shout out clues and play a song when it’s found!
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What Do You Meme? is a small business that sells card games/toys, plushies, and pool floats.
Promising review: “This game is HILARIOUS. My kids love playing with it and taking turns hiding it (8, 6, and 3 years). They all think poop is funny and run around yelling ‘Silly Poopy, where are you?’ It keeps them busy for at least half an hour at a time and they leave me alone. Also? It’s pretty durable. I found it outside in my garden in the 20-degree winter weather. I guess my 8-year-old left it out there for a few days. It also gets thrown down the stairs and Silly Poopy just keeps on giggling and having fun.” —Adele
Price: $12.99
2. A shaved sheep plushie giftees can love in two different ways — with its zippered wooly coat on or off. Sometimes you just need a little friend to sit next to you and watch some TV. This tiny sheep can be your that new BFF.
Promising review: “I love him. He is so cute and so well-made. He is the perfect size and shape. I named him Banana Peel Son since his wool comes off like a banana peel. Adorable. Would recommend to everyone.” —Aerebys Stare
Price: $11.99
3. A nine-pair set of hypoallergenic gold hoop earrings because hoops go with EVERYTHING, and having a set of them means they’ll never run out.
4. An 18-piece set of 🌟top-rated🌟 fine-point pens for the pen-obsessed person who can’t seem to plan out their week unless they can color-code it. You + me = same. They’re perfect for people who enjoy bullet journaling.
These babies are designed not to bleed through thin pages!
Promising review: “Worth the money! These are absolutely amazing! I love the color varieties that come with it. The best part is how fine they write. Definitely will be purchasing them again when I use up all the ink!” —Becky Kasten
Price: $8.99
5. A set of LED lightsaber chopsticks so you and your friends can have a cinematic battle over the last California roll. Use The Force, secure the roll.
Promising review: “I purchased these for a friend’s birthday present (he is a sushi waiter) and these are flippin’ AMAZING. I ordered two sets by mistake, but I am totally keeping the second pair for another gift (or for myself!). These are sure to be great conversation pieces and attention-getters. Way to go!” —T. Redwood
Price: $12.97
6. A wooden blocks puzzle in case your little one loves solving puzzles. It’s so fun, you might have to buy an extra one for yourself.
Promising review: “This is the most popular thing that my fourth-graders have been playing with all summer. They skip over the Bop-It and grab this first! It’s durable and a great challenge. It also leads to some really creative designs! Their spatial relation skills are already improving!” —S. J. Meyer
Price: $8.99
7. A bottle of Mike’s Hot Honey, which brings a sweet and kinda spicy pizzazz to any food its put on. It’ll become a necessity when you’re tired of eating the same old thing over and over.
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Mike’s Hot Honey is Brooklyn based and now makes a great selection of hot honey-flavored products.
Promising review: “I tend to shy away from spicy foods, but I couldn’t resist the opportunity to try a new condiment to liven up snacks and recipes. I was afraid the spice would be overpowering, but it’s actually quite mellow and smooth; just the right touch of heat. So far, I’ve enjoyed this on fruit salad (banana/strawberry/blueberry) with cottage cheese and drizzled on the original Chick-fil-A sandwich…so delicious!” —Amazon Customer
Price: $13.49 (available in three sizes)
8. An acrylic book-shaped flower vase fully prepared to be your conversational piece when guests visit. You don’t have to choose between your love of books and flowers, for here, in this one item, lies an homage to them both. 🥹
Check out a TikTok of the book vase in action here.
Promising review: “The vase was so pretty I bought a second! They’re durable and very appealing to the eye. I will be purchasing more.” —kayla
Price: $9.99 (available in five colors)
9. A knitted inspirational potato because the only thing better than a potato that’s fried, baked, boiled, or formed into tiny Tater Tots is an encouragement potato. Send this special spud to the person who needs that ~positive potato power.~
Can I just say that I *love* that this little guy is trending? It’s giving ~hope for humanity~ in the best way.
Promising reviews: “I saw this little potato at a restaurant counter and loved the quote so much I bought one for me and my two best friends. Such a cute and motivating carbohydrate.” —Ess Vee
“Purchased for my wife for giggles. I figured it would be just another widget that was fun to open and would disappear over time. It’s currently sitting in a prominent spot in our living room. Well constructed. I slammed it on the table to give it a flat butt to sit on, which it withstood with a smile.” —M. S. Schultz
Price: $6.99
10. A giant pack of wildflower seeds if you and your roommates looking for ways to start a garden and just want to dive in green thumb first. This pack comes with 24 different varieties and will gift you with an assorted and colorful bloom.
Promising review: “It is early July, and I could not be more pleased with this seed mixture. Almost every day since April, I have had new surprises in my garden. I have enjoyed Alyssum, Chinese forget-me-not, zinnias, cosmos, and marigolds. I am beginning to see more forget-me-nots, poppies, pineapple sage, and Armeria. I am a beekeeper and, hence, was trying to plant some flowers the bees would like. I have an unbelievable number of pollinators busy among the flowers all day long. Today, I saw a hummingbird!! I am hoping to have these flowers self-seed and to have even more lovelies next year!” —Bio Teacher
Price: $17.99+ (available in two sizes and as annuals or perennials)
11. A set of 10 mini flower pots with detachable hooks ready to add some instant personality and color to your yard, balcony, porch, or patio.
Promising review: “This product is fun and colorful. Helped me repurpose an old atlas fence gate into a cute garden display.” —Placeholder
Price: $18.59+ (available in three styles)
12. Prism sun catchers because sometimes you have to open up the dirty window and let the sun illuminate the words that you could not find… only you can let it in. And, once you do, the sun will give your space dancing rainbows. 🌈
13. The Reverse Coloring Book, a cult-favorite for anyone who enjoys a relaxing evening of coloring to unwind at the end of the day. Instead of coloring in the lines, this book lets you create the lines instead. Reviewers love the “mindlessness” of it, noting it helps them into a stress-free flow.
Check out a TikTok of the Reverse Coloring Book in action.
Each book includes 50 pages of watercolor art for you to add lines, along with suggestions for what to add if you want a jumping off point. Bonus: the pages are perforated so you can easily tear them out and frame them!
Promising review: “Changed my life. So I get anxious doing the adult coloring books. This was so much fun and made me really think outside of the box. I’m not the best at drawing but I felt like I was when I was a kid doodling in my textbooks in school.” —Carley C.
Price: $9.90
(Psst — check out these cult-fave black fine point pens for $8.99 on Amazon for a good doodling option!)
14. An indoor-friendly scavenger hunt game you’ll love to have in the bin on days when you’re not up for taking the kids to the park or the movies for a fun day. They can have a fun day at home! This game gives the kids a chance to be creative investigators by inviting them to find things that are “scratchy,” “warm,” “fuzzy,” and more!
Promising review: “These are a lifesaver for us during the quarantine. My 7-year-old is enjoying challenges that I time, having to find five things to match five cards in five minutes. There are also two games with instructions that are fun. My kiddos are being so creative finding things. My son found a compact mirror and breathed on it to steam it up for ‘steamy.’ Hooray for igniting thinking skills. Grandma gets involved finding silly things that make the kids crack up. I love the bag they come in and that it’s a compact card game that can be played anywhere.” —Jami Lilo
Price: $9.99
15. A pair of Apple AirPods that’ll come in clutch for anyone with a roommate, so you don’t have to hear them watching RuPaul’s Drag Race in the living room while they don’t have to hear whatever’s being discussed in your all-hands.
Promising review: “These have survived being put through the washing machine 😅 highly recommend. Sound quality is good, can be uncomfortable in your ear after a long time so I wouldn’t recommend it for small ears. Easy to use.” —Sonora
Promising review: “These are great the use is very easy and the sound quality is great. Along with that, the volume control is great and the fit is wonderful for someone with big ears 😂 . Next, the charging is on point it goes very fast and the battery lasts VERYYYYY long. I went a week without charging! So very good 10/10 would recommend!” —Katie
Price: $89
16. A bracelet-making kit complete with *6,000* beads your friends can use to make bracelets or even earrings. A fun inside family activity, you can make bracelets to exchange with each other or gift them to friends and family. And with 24 colors, you can create an array of styles.
Promising review: “They look like clay beads but they’re actually made of rubber. I’m actually extremely happy with this product and prefer the rubber over the clay. They’re extremely durable! I wear my bracelet 24/7 and they look the same as the day I made it. So many fun colors. All of the extras were an added bonus. Extremely well worth the money! Great product!!!” —Lynn
Price: $8.99+ (available in two pack sizes)
17. Taylor Swift: A Little Golden Book Biography, an illustrated book for kids that ready to enter their reading era. Don’t stop at the kids, any Swiftie would enjoy this added piece of Taylor merch to hangout at their bedside.
Promising review: “Got this as a little gift for my 15-year-old granddaughter who is a fan of Taylor Swift. She has always loved books and even though a Golden Book it’s a great gift for a Swiftee. Also got her the Bob Ross one as she has always enjoyed his shows on TV since she was a tot. They are informative but easy to read if it were for a smaller child but a great collectible gift idea for older ones. Great little storylines.” —CAB
Price: $4.78
18. A set of glow-in-the-dark “tree spirits” (or Kodama) à la Princess Mononoke because your tiny patio garden (plant of one) needs a little guardian. These creatures come in peace and promise not to abduct your plant — but one thing they will do is make all who see them smile.
Promising review: “I have actually bought a couple of packs of these. I think they’re so cute and fit so well in a little plant or around the house. Sometimes, I like to let my friends pick out some little guys as members of their families. Plus, did I mention how cute they are? And they glow in the dark very well.” —Jen
Price: $12.99
19. A buildable Lego cherry blossom for a whimsical floral display that’ll never, ever die on whoever you gift it to.
Check out a TikTok of the flowers in action.
Promising review: “Great afternoon activity. All of the flower Lego sets are great for a break and getting your mind off things. We have several different flower ones in a vase, and they all seem to fit nicely together.” —Jeremy Moeller
Price: $9.59
20. A bunch of teensy macaron boxes to store your tiny trinkets, jewelry, spare keys, or pills. And, if you just want them to sit around your dresser and look cute, that’s totally fine, too.
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Promising review: “Just received these cute little boxes and am in love with them. Very thick and sturdy plastic but easy enough to open. These will work perfectly for filling solid perfumes and giving out as stocking stuffer gifts as I don’t have to worry about it being a snug fit/lid falling off. I imagine these would also be great for pretend food for kids’ playsets or for a kid’s trinket box. Overall, I love them, love their feel, love the colors, and am very happy.” —Mary
Price: $5.99
21. A book of dad jokes because they are the corniest, most hilarious jokes that’ll add tons of humor to your next gathering. Want to make them even funnier? Have Dad tell them. 😉
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Promising review: “Got this for my boyfriend as a gift for his first Father’s Day, and he absolutely loved it. He kept reading joke after joke, and we both got a good kick out of it. I can definitely see him using many of these dad jokes in the future. If you’re considering getting it, do it. You will definitely get at least a laugh or two.” —Hanadi Abunaim
Price: $7.95
22. A bag of freeze-dried sour Skittle-like sweets for a tangy, crunchy treat when you’re craving something sweet.
Space Age Snacks is a small business that specializes in small batch freeze-dried candy.
Promising review: “Honestly, I didn’t know what to expect going in, but I was pleasantly surprised. Skittles normally taste alright, but having them freeze dried really made the flavors POP, and genuinely I feel like they had more flavor than normal Skittles. (Then again, that might just be my head playing it up knowing it’s a first, who knows, who cares.) Very delicious.” —John Blake
Price: $9.99+ (available in two sizes; check out the rest of their freeze-dried candy for more options)
23. A Dracula garlic mincer, an unserious yet super helpful kitchen gadget that’ll give your mom another reason to smile while making garlic bread. It’s a little ironic, too. A Dracula that minces garlic — get it? 😂
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Promising review: “I purchased this as a gift for my friend who is a fantastic cook — she uses fresh ingredients almost exclusively — but pressing fresh garlic is a task usually delegated. No longer — Gracula is there for her. She uses him nearly every time she needs garlic (which is basically daily) and, months later, still makes a point of saying how much she enjoys the gift. I’m pretty sure she likes it better than other gifts I’ve gotten her which were more expensive/thought out, and I’m fairly certain it’s what took me from “good friend” to “best friend,” but it be that way sometimes. Anyway, definitely recommended for people who cook with garlic and have a sense of humor.” —L
Price: $19.95
24. A pair of GeoSafari Jr. binoculars specifically designed for toddlers and preschoolers so your kiddo can look at birds, planes, or whatever they want to get a glimpse of — they’ll basically become the unofficial neighborhood watch. These will also work for an epic game of I Spy while you sit back on the couch and they gaze out of the window.
Promising review: “Santa brought these for my 3-year-old son. By far his favorite gift. The colors are adorable. The binoculars are easy to hold. My son wouldn’t put them down on Christmas Day. We took him to see deer and the look on his face when he spotted the ‘kid’ deer in his binoculars, absolutely priceless. recommend these to anyone with young children.” —Amazon Customer
Price: $9.69
25. A sad duck night-light on the days you can’t lay stretched out across your desk because you’re emotionally depleted. Your handy dandy *dimmable* sidekick will do it for you.
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Promising review: “I ordered this lamp because of its appearance. I didn’t NEED a duck lamp…but it has totally filled a void in my life I didn’t know existed. Everyone who sees it pokes it. The lamp is actually very functional. It’s got a really nice set of brightness options and the glow is yellowish, which is much nicer than white in a dim/dark room. One thing that isn’t mentioned in the description is that its legs are utterly floppy. It’s terrific.” —Literated
Price: $12.79
26. An inflatable pool with a bench to chill on for sunny days, chasing the clouds away. All you need is sweet tunes, sweet tea, and sweet company.
Promising review: “Good size. I’m 5’4″, and I bought it for my 3-year-old and 2-year-old for the spring and summer. I didn’t need anything huge; I have a nice-sized deck, and we spend a lot of time on the deck, so I wanted something big enough for them to have some wiggle room to keep cool but not too big so it wouldn’t take up too much room. I also purchased an outdoor grass rug to protect the bottom of it and keep it from getting splinters (just a suggestion if you plan on using it on the deck). It has a drain plug, so cleaning and getting fresh water is not hard at all.” —Majestic 0220
Price: $48.98
27. A copy of Burn After Writing, a journal designed to jostle anyone’s brain with questions and prompts to help you think about things and get inspired. In doing so, reviewers say it’s led them to laugh, cry, and relieve some stress.
Promising review: “I first saw this book on TikTok and decided to look more into it. I purchased four total because I know some people holding onto things that are difficult to let go of. It’s a great way to look at things from a different perspective and truly hold yourself accountable to different things in your life. I love what it stands for, and I look forward to when I burn mine after I’m done. Self-love, self-care, and meditation for a better state of mind tomorrow are always the goal. I definitely recommend it to those susceptible to change and the willingness to try things differently. You’re so much more than what’s been done to you, and someone’s inability to see your worth does not decrease your value. Choose you for a change.” —Brent Helm
Price: $7.32
28. A screaming goat that’ll shriek whenever they touch it, which is basically an outward display of their inner frustrations. So now, when they feel stressed out and want to scream, Billy (which isn’t actually its name but seems like it fits) can scream for them.
29. A dancing inflatable tube guy to be a companion as wacky as they are. It’ll look great on their desk, too.
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Promising review: “This is the funniest thing ever. My fiancé isn’t big on his birthday and I told him I would only buy one decoration. It was a hit with 20+ people playing yard games for six hours! Battery life is impressive. Fell in a pool, still works. Got dragged around the yard, sill works. Cat knocked it off the table and ran around with it, still works. Little booklet that came with it was cool too. I annoyed everybody with random facts about the history of the little bugger.” —Jordan Hambor
Price: $8.58
30. A pack of vinyl coasters so your cold bevvies won’t *record* water stains on your table. Plus, they’re just super cute decoration, amirite?
Promising review: “These coasters are so cute but I was also surprised by their grip on surfaces. I love the way they look displayed next to the vintage turntable also purchased from Amazon — a perfect pair!” —kimberly d. akers
Price: $5.99
31. A cult-favorite luxury-scented candle here to give your space a signature scent with a throw that’ll fill your home with the enchanting fragrance of jasmine, oud, and sandalwood.
Lulu Candles is a US-based small business that specializes in scented candles and perfumes.
Promising review: “I was staying over at a friend’s house and sitting next to her coffee table. She had this candle on the table and even though it wasn’t lit I could smell it, and it was so delicious that I instantly went online to find it and bought it for myself! If this came in a perfume I would buy enough to last the rest of my life. I don’t know how to even explain the scent but if you are an amber/patchouli/vanilla fan, this is absolutely for you. The jasmine adds an unbelievable freshness without a flowery scent. I even bought the shampoo and conditioner which I will probably use as more of a body wash and shaving cream but that is how desperate I am to get this scent on me!” —Melissa I.
Price: $19.95 (available in five sizes, gift box options, packs of two, and a variety of scents)
32. A set of colorful pipe toddler bath toys that’ll have the lttles sprinting toward bath time. The sensory toys can be positioned in all kinds of different ways for fun water play.
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Promising review: “My 1st order of Boon Pipes was back in 2022. FANTASTIC! But through time they cracked or became so cruddy I began to toss them. Bathtub toys don’t last. So I ordered more about a month ago. Nothing has changed except the children and their ingenuity! The 8-year-old enjoys playing w/them also. The suction cups stick well to my walls and side of the tub. The children like to line them up and have a race to see which tube drips the water 1st. The 8-year-old knows how to place just right on the wall so the water goes from 1 tube to another. I soak them in vinegar water weekly to clean them and help prevent soap scum buildup. The ages of the Grands range from 2 years–8years. Such a great buy!” —G. Jones
Price: $15.49+ (available in two colors)
33. A book of 642 tiny things to draw, a guided journal here to cure boredom by giving you a bunch of tiny things to draw. Your doodles will never look better.
This book is only 5.4 inches tall, so it’ll easily fit in a stocking — a number of reviewers on Amazon said they purchased as a stocking stuffer!
BuzzFeed Shopping writer Jonathan Mazzei says, “My girlfriend got me this book as a gift a few years ago, and it turned out to be even better than I expected! The prompts are super fun, and help you to think outside of the box even during those moments when you feel like you have no ideas. It’s great to casually doodle in while passing time since you don’t have to think of what to draw, but it also can be really helpful when brainstorming for creative projects. My girlfriend is a visual artist and graphic designer, and she loves using it to play around with ideas and make her think of things she never would have thought of without it. Plus, it’s small and super portable! Highly recommend!”
Price: $9.95
34. An adjustable neck reading light for the night-readers who simply cannot stop until they’ve finished the book. This light has three color temperatures and six dimmable brightnesses to reduce eye strain. It’ll help you enjoy your evening without having to turn on a large light and keep your partner up simply because you’re enthralled in your latest mystery.
Promising review: “I often have a crochet or knitting project or am sewing a button back on something while sitting on the couch watching TV at night. There is a light beside the couch, but it is never bright enough. This light is lightweight, sits comfortably around my neck on my shoulders, and can be directed right to what I’m working on. I like the cool/bright light setting, but there is an option to use a warm light setting, too. The battery on the very bright setting lasts long enough for my needs. I usually need a break before the light starts to dim from a low battery. Only once, on a rainy day, when I was crocheting all day, did I need to plug it in. But I was still able to use the light with the cable plugged in. I love it and can’t believe I waited so long to get it!” —Patty
Price: $19.99 (available in four colors)
35. A pair of cherry drop earrings, ripe for the picking that’ll be the ~cherry on top~ of your outfit. *giggles* I couldn’t resist.
36. A copy of The Book of Myself: A Do-It-Yourself Autobiography in 201 Questions — a book that’ll help to facilitate any journaling journey. It’ll help you to recall memories and document different moments of your life. It’ll keep a record of the things you never want to forget.
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This book is a kind of DIY memoir — it goes through three phases of “Early,” “Middle,” and “Later” years, and has 201 different prompts based on your memories, experiences, and views on the world. Prompts include things like what you would have switched careers to midway through if given the chance, or a present you got from your parents that sticks in your memory, or who you think the funniest person in your family is. This also makes for a lovely gift for family members, so you can all preserve each other’s memories!
Price: $9.99
37. A four-pack of cowboy straw toppers, the most adorable way to protect straws while you’re out and about.
38. Kitsch’s iconic claw clip, a subtle and simplistic clip that’s elegant yet sturdy. It may look like it’s resting in your tresses, but this claw clip has a grip that’ll hold on and won’t let go until *you* decide to release it. Ready to put your hair up and have it stay there? This clip is up for the task and even has rounded teeth to prevent hair damage.
Kitsch is an LA-based, self-financed, woman-owned small business established in 2010 that specializes in hair accessories.
Promising review: “Feels expensive. This hair clip works very well and also feels like a very high-end item. It’s very sturdy and is a great, trendy replacement for plastic claw clips.” —Mae
Price: $7.99 (available in two finishes)
39. A pack of Crayola Globbles that are fun for more than just kids and serve as a great fidget toy to get you through a boring meeting.
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