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Hint: imbuing a bit of whimsy into everything you do is the key.

This fun piece is made by ceramic artist JoAnn Stratakos, who designs and crafts unique glazes in her studio in the Pocono Mountains!

Promising review: "I bought this for my son, but I love it so much, I am going to need one too. The glaze is so pretty and the design so cute. You can tell up close that it is handmade with love and not mass produced. Exactly the unique gift I was looking for, and yes, it does amplify and direct the sound well. :) I love it! —undergawd

Each mini jar contains 38 lotion bursts, and is a great size for stashing in your purse for moisture on the go. Just be mindful about keeping it somewhere warm, as the lotion bursts may melt and clump together.

Promising review: "OK, but I love these? They smell so good, and they're so convenient. I was worried they'd be like gummy or leave a weird skin or something, but that's not a problem at all! The whole cute little lotion pop rubs into the skin. I've found they're the perfect size to get my hands and up to my elbows when I'm hecka scaly, and all the way up to the shoulders when I'm less dry. And there's no residue! No greasy feeling! Just soft and hydrated and awesome. If they come out with more scents besides this and lavender, I'm buying them for sure. And less chance of spilling in a bag and ruining things!!" —AllyBelle

Get it from Amazon for $7.47 (available in two scents and shapes, as well as a two-pack).

Yaya & Co. is a small biz and ethical home decor brand based in Cleveland, Ohio. 

Promising review: "Super comfy! Colors are vibrant and it makes working a little more enjoyable. Love all the Yaya products, but happy to see one that I can incorporate into work!! Smells like lavender, which is a great touch!" —Kalie Gardner

Check out a TikTok of the Croc Chop in action! The kit includes a small dice blade, a large dice blade, a ribbon blade, and a spiral blade, plus two cleaning scrapers, cleaning brushes, and a finger guard. 

Promising review: "I love this thing. Not only is it adorable, but it saves me so much time chopping vegetables. You still have to clean out the seeds (if it has any) and slice the veggies before use, but when I'm doing a stir fry or something similar, this easily cuts prep time in HALF, if not more. Be aware, the blades on this thing are SHARP. Just heed the warning to handle the bladed parts CAREFULLY!" —Kayli

One reviewer says the process is like "staring at clouds and trying to make something of the shape," which sounds so relaxing. 

Promising review: "I love this book. I pre-ordered after seeing it on TikTok and couldn't wait to get it! I'm working on my second coloring page and love it! THIS is a great book for older adults and anyone who doesn't think they are an artist! Just need a fine black marker and you'll be busy for hours!! I'm going to get more as gifts. This also makes a great alternative for children, teens, and really anyone as an alternative to screen time! Get one, you won't be disappointed!" —Little wave 

Check out Anna-Laura's art on Instagram!

Promising review: "My first flip-through made me cry. And my second. Each page poignantly captures the true Little Joys of simply being alive. What a talented artist, whose work translates perfectly into coloring book format. Receiving this book alone has been a little joy and I can’t wait to dive in. I can’t recommend this book enough, we all deserve a break to recognize and cherish these sweet moments of life." —Human

"I'm absolutely in love with this beautiful coloring book. The cover feels cool and the pages are single-sided so your colors won't bleed through to ruin anything on the other side. Beautiful artwork, beautiful words and thoughts, 10/10. Love this artist!" —Caitlin Uecker

Psst — you can pick up a cult-fave colored pencil set or some Caliart alcohol markers on Amazon! 

Promising review (for photos above): "This stuff is SO great! You use the little spatula it comes with and put a thin coat on and before you know it you look like something from the walking dead! When it bubbles it does itch a bit, but you just have to push through it (the price of beauty). It's [wild] how the mask grows. When it's done getting bigger, I take it off which can be kinda messy but I use unscented baby wipes and it's not too bad. You could use a washcloth and rinse it out a bunch of times as well. When the mask comes off, your skin is hydrated, smooth, pores are miraculously clean... it's like getting a facial in a jar! Highly recommend." —Sheriann

The duck vacuum is wire free and comes with a USB charging cable, as well as a storage bag and three attachments: a crevice tool, a brush nozzle, and a bendable tube.

Promising review: "Just a fantastic item. Picks up really quickly all that tiny, small stuff that falls off your counters. Has a strong little motor and works really well. I compared my Dust Buster to the Duck, and to be honest, both did pretty much the same, except the Duck, being narrower, is able to get into the tighter areas better. Also, being smaller than the Dust Buster, I can just place the Duck in a drawer. Works exceptionally good when it comes to getting in between the car seats and furniture cushions. It's just a great little convenient tool to have around your home. —jackie

Get it from Amazon for $39.99+ (available in two styles).

Promising review: "I originally bought these as bud vases for my daughter’s garden tea grad party, and they were so precious! I loved them so much, I decided to use them to dress up the window in my home office. They add a perfect little pop of color! They arrived packaged well, in mint condition, and on time. They are very thin and lightweight, so they should be handled and stored carefully." —Just Jess!

Get a pack of six from Amazon for $29.99.

Promising review: "These are so good! If you like coffee, lattes, and such, buy this and enjoy! Fresh-tasting and reasonably priced." —DMS

Psst — parents really love this as a "calm down" moment for their kiddos! 

Promising review: "This little cloud guy is adorable and squishy! His face is very sweet, and the color morphing is great. I really like it’s calming, and even if you don’t use it for meditation, it’s a cute night-light." —RgHound

Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (available in three other styles). 

Promising review: "If you like the Laneige lip sleeping mask, then get this. In my opinion, this lip melt works even better and stays on my lips way longer! Whenever I used the Laneige mask before bed, I would always wake up feeling like it had all rubbed off, and my lips would feel a little dry, but also kinda sticky somehow. With this lip melt, I wake up still feeling like I have the product on my lips, and they feel smooth and hydrated. I also prefer the texture of this lip melt more, and a little product also goes a long way." —Caimish

Get it from Amazon for $9.63+ (available in eight varieties, a seven-pack, as a balm, and in a kit with the balm). 

The battery-operated version can produce three color temperatures, and it even has a timer!

Promising review: "So beautiful and so happy I found this sconce! I have it hanging above a picture. The light is not overly bright, more like a night-light. But that’s exactly what I wanted it for, more decorative. So many compliments on it. Simply beautiful, wireless, and easy to hang up." —Mac

Get it from Amazon for $49.99+ (available in five designs, as plug-in or battery operated, and in packs of two). 

Promising review: "We bought these recently and used them on a long plane trip and at Disneyland. They help with [our son's] anxiety and kept him from biting and chewing his fingers, something he does when he is heightened." —Amazon Customer 

Get a set of six from Amazon for $7.99 (also available in as set of 18). 

Each 10-pack comes with eight uniquely shaped ceramic vases, two uniquely shaped glass vases, all of which are full with bouquets of realistic-looking flowers!

Promising review: "These are the cutest miniature vases. Absolutely adorable. I bought some tiny magnets to glue to a wood project I’m working on and these vases are perfect!" —PSW

It was very hard to decide which design to show the world, so I just need everyone to know they've also got freaking Miffy pimple patches! And Moomin! 🥹

Promising review (for photo on the right): "Other than being adorable, these came with a cute bag that can be reused for pencils, makeup, etc., and I noticed that the ingredients used are evidence-based/effective at actually targeting acne. What a nice buy! Would recommend to any Paul Frank fans." —Prime User

Get a pack of 12 from Amazon for $8 (available in a pack of 36 and 11 other styles). 

Other scents are Blue Beary (blueberry, plum, sugar) and Acai Beary (acai, blackberry, and orange). 

Hempz is a small business that sells hemp seed-infused beauty products. 

Promising review: "I'm 48 years young and absolutely LOVE this Blue Beary Hempz lotion! I normally buy their regular bottle of blueberry lavender lotion, which is my go-to, but I find THIS blueberry moisturizer to be thicker, creamier, and lasts much longer on my skin than the usual stuff. I really hope it stays in stock because I have extremely dry, parched, crepey skin (lifelong extreme eczema sufferer), and this works so well AND smells amazing! This scent is not a natural blueberry scent, but smells exactly like Blueberry Hubba Bubba gum from the '80s. I am obsessed with everything blueberry scented, flavored, and themed, and this is just so fun! The packaging is adorable, too." —Lisa

Get it from Amazon for $19.60 (available in three scents).

Promising reviews: "I laughed when I first saw the picture of this item. I thought, well, if they don’t work, I’ll use them for a costume. But they are amazing at pulling weeds. I use mine for those pesky weeds in the rocks. One pull and you get root and all." —cynthia Williams

"Not gonna lie, these things are FUN. Using a claw tool is useful, but it's way more fun to go at the dirt like a happy puppy with these gloves. Go after that turf like you're Catwoman. Whip that garden into shape like you're Black Panther. Makes gardening a little more silly and whimsical, and sometimes that's what I need to accomplish my chores." —Theresa Tomblin

Get it from Amazon for $5.96+ (available in three colors and as a pack of two).

The Marvel store makes other fun kitchen gadgets, like a Captain America shield cutting board!

Promising review: "Love this tenderizer. It would be great just as Marvel memorabilia, but I use mine as an actual meat tenderizer. Works great. The handle has been sturdy so far. The head is very heavy, so I could see where if you’re not using a controlled firm grip, you could wind up breaking the handle, but if you handle it properly, you should be okay. The strap around the handle is made of a rubber material. Washes and wipes clean easily. Probably wouldn’t put it in the dishwasher. Tenderize your meat inside a ziplock bag, and you should be able to keep it pretty clean. Which means less wear and tear with washing it." —Daniel T

The candle is 13 ounces with a burn time of about 90 hours, and the specific notes are ripe bananas, vanilla pudding, hints of caramelized sugar, and buttery undertones. The seller also has *tons* of other dessert-inspired waxy creations, like these strawberry shortcake melts.

Wax & Wix Bakery is a family-owned small biz based in Pennsylvania. All their scents are custom-blended in-house and molded from fresh foods for accurate texture and design!

Promising review: "Can I give it 10 stars? Because this candle is AMAZING! Looks good enough to eat an smells incredible." —liability

Get it from Wax & Wix Bakery on Etsy for $28.95. 

It comes with two halogen bulbs, an auto-shut off setting, and you can even adjust the height to fit a variety of candles! 

Promising review: "My new favorite thing! I’m in love! I’ve sent a pic to so many of my friends and family. It’s beautiful and it works! I love the timer feature and how well it works to gently spread the candle scents!" —Jeanne M. 

The company has lots of other paperclip designs, like these cute dolphins, silly feet, and even letters! 

Butler in the Home is a family-owned small biz based in Pennsylvania that specializes in uniquely shaped paper clips and novelty office items!

Promising review: "These are so cute and super high quality. I got them for my sister in law who works at a law office and she adores them, they’re amazing and I’m going to have to order some for my office too! They’re fun but super functional small paper clips. ❤️" —Anna K.

Get a pack of 100 from Amazon for $11.05+ (available in four colors and in refill bags).

Promising reviews: "Sturdy, high-quality stitching and printing. Purchased this as a gift (as part of a gift basket of conservas) and it fit perfectly." —Amazon Customer

"This bag is adorable! Every time I take it out of my bag, someone compliments it. Bag is small enough for a handbag and the right size to carry everyday essentials" —PC

Get it from Amazon for $20.99+ (available in eight colors).

Vigar also offers a bundle that includes their daisy sponge holder, as well as other cute, simple home essentials like this cactus toilet cleaner. 

Promising review: "Love having this on my kitchen sink. It’s happy and cute and makes me happy. One leaf did twist off after a few weeks of use but it’s still cute and I could’ve been more careful holding it. Not a super stiff brush but works well for most hand washing and quick rinses. Brush rinses well and food doesn’t get caught in it. I was happy to find it has a hidden scraper edge on top of the brush. Will def buy again when this one gets gross since it brings so much tiny joy into my kitchen." —Hannah Jo Wilson

Get it from Amazon for $13.99 (available in pink and orange). 

Promising review: "I didn't know what to expect from this super adorable anxiety bookshelf, but it delivered! I shake it up when I feel anxiety, even frustration, and I sort all the little books back onto the shelves anyway I want, and it is sooo satisfying! The bookshelf is super cute and well-built. It is sturdy and beautiful. The tiny books are detailed, and their covers are amazing. They aren't actual books, but they really look like they are. This is the most gratifying gift I have ever purchased for myself. Beyond satisfied!" —Elda M. Ferguson

Get it from Amazon for $24.99+ (available in five colors). 

It comes with four clay pots, complete character instructions, high-quality carded wool roving, four felting needles, and a felting foam pad.

Woolbuddy is a small business that specializes in felting kits. 

Promising review: "I was really excited when I got this kit. It comes with all the tools you need, including a variety of colors, and it inspires such fun creature ideas! It also includes a QR code that takes you to several (short) tutorials for different shapes, and teaches you the basics of needle felting! I thought it was going to be much harder than it was. (You don’t even need to watch the whole tutorial to pick it up.) I actually bought the same kit for a friend, who loved it also!" —David

Get it from Amazon for $29.99 (also available in five individual sets). 

Pro-tip: one reviewer suggests putting sticky tack at the bottom to avoid any tipping if it's in a busy area. 

Promising review: "If you're like me and asked yourself if you needed this....yes, you absolutely do I have this in my office and it's so simple and brings me so much joy. I love elephants, it's a good size, it's made well, and it fits my glasses perfectly. Would recommend for the weirdo in your life." —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (available in 18 animal designs).

Promising review: "I was shopping for a Wednesday-ish umbrella. Came across this one and had to get it. It’s adorable. The vampire all wrapped up in his cloak and when you open it… it’s freaking bats!!! I love it. I, myself, am dark and mysterious. I love all things black, love all things spooky, and all things halloweeny.. this was the best impulse buy ever. It’s not golf-umbrella-huge or little-kid-umbrella-small. It covers you enough that you don’t get splash back from the rain drops. Unless it is raining sideways, it will cover you. The undo part of it when you get done with it is great too. Just push a button and it comes down. No more pinching your fingers or breaking your thumb nail trying to make it come down. Get this one, it’s so worth it!" —Laura

Promising review: "If you’re looking for a cute Band-Aid that has flexible fabric, these are it! I only use flexible fabric band-aids because they’re way more comfortable and stay on better. Bonus that these are a cute design!" —Jessica

Get it from Amazon for $3.77 (also available as a tie-dye design). 

By default, the flytrap will be olive green with a red mouth and brown base, but the color can be customized — just include a note at checkout or message the seller after purchasing. They also offer other fun plant-themed tools, like a monstera coaster set or a cactus toothpick holder!

Little Dorky Designs is a family-owned small biz based in North Carolina that specializes in 3D printing props and functional decor. 

Promising review: "Love my clips! Little tricky to get the clip to lock with certain bags or certain thicknesses, but when it works, it works great!" —Alex Ortiz

Get it from Little Dorky Designs on Etsy for $44.99 (also available as the pot or plant alone, as well as a choice of seven, 10, 13, or 16 clips) 

Promising review: "Adorable packaging. Love that they are not overly scented or have an artificial chemical smell like many bath bombs do. One of my children has extremely sensitive skin and allergies to certain fragrances and this has been the only bath bomb brand I've purchased off of Amazon that has not caused any negative reactions. It also does make a rainbow trail. Although, very short lived. It also turns the water blackish-purple, no matter which color you choose. Overall it is adorable and does its purpose while it lasts." —TINZ.FAM

Get a pack of four from Amazon for $9.99.

Umbra sells other functional pieces with their iconic Buddy design, like a paper towel holder and a chess set!

Promising review: "They were perfect for organizing all the backpacks I have for my kids, the instructions were super helpful and made life sooo easy. I am horrible at using anchors and hanging stuff firmly to drywall, so it helped so much. They had the actual size on the paper, and all you had to do was level where you wanted them and grab a pencil and poke a hole through the paper. I ordered three sets. Each sets comes with 3 :) going to buy more for my room. But more neutral colors. Loved them and they are sturdy if you hang them correctly." —Jacqueline Willford

Get a pack of three from Amazon for $20.80+ (available in six colors).

Promising review: "After just two days of use, this adorable little octopus has done wonders for me, smells great, too. Here's how I used it: I wore down the stick just a little to where the texture from the salt is visible, scrubbed around on my face so there was plenty of product, then I used my fingers to gently massage all the gunk away. Rinse, pat dry, and enjoy the softness. Highly recommended for people with sensitive skin like me." —LuckLocust

Get it from Amazon for $12.50 (also available as a two-pack). 

Reviews have been edited for length and/or clarity. 

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