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For people who are sick of seeing the same old stuff over and over again.

If you spend a lot of time online window shopping, you've probably seen it all. Or maybe, just most of it? Like, have you seen this board game that lets you bet on racing mascots? Or a chocolate bar made with Panda Express fortune cookies? What about a scarf that looks like a CVS receipt? If so, I'm impressed. 

Promising review: "One of our top favorite games of 2025. Hilarious fun for the whole family." —Trent Shy

Promising reviews: "I got it for laughs, but I was amazed by the quality. I have received a lot of laughs from people and got it as a gag. I was amazed at how soft and comfortable it is, particularly for such a low price. It is lightweight but functions well at keeping me warm. The length and size are typical for a normal scarf." —Jamie Larson

"'m 6'1 and it is the perfect length. As you can see from the photo, the length is fine. The print is really sharp. Funniest thing about this scarf is that the reciept is for a pack of altoids mints. Really warm fleece." —Jonathon Baxter

Promising review: "I love this straw cover. It’s adorable! The color is true to what is advertised. It fits over my straw well and compliments my water bottle. Highly recommend!" —Aimee Budge

Get a set of three from Amazon for $3.99 (available in four color combos, plus larger sets).

Honeycat is a California-based, woman-founded small business that sells costume jewelry. 

Promising review: "I don't know what else to say except I think that this is the best gift I've bought myself in a long time. I now know what to give someone I love. The personal note with the ring in my package also made me very happy. People love it, and I get a lot of compliments." —Vivian

Get it from Amazon for $26 (available in sizes 4–11 and three colors).

You can also mix this into cocktails for some sweetness and shine. 

Promising review: "I used to be a normal person. I’d pour regular maple syrup on pancakes like a peasant, not knowing that a sparkly revolution was waiting for me in a tiny, magical bottle from Vermont. Then someone gifted me a sampler of Runamok Sparkle Syrup. Cute, I thought. Novelty, I assumed. WRONG. That was the day my taste buds were bedazzled and my breakfast standards skyrocketed beyond repair. This syrup glistens like it was hand-harvested from a unicorn’s tears. It turns pancakes into a party. Waffles into wizardry. Coffee? Now it’s a glittery potion of joy. I put it on fruit just to make it feel fancy. I even caught myself contemplating a drizzle on roasted carrots. (Don’t judge me, I didn’t do it. Yet.) Yes, it’s pricey. But so is therapy. And honestly, this syrup might be cheaper in the long run. Buy it. Ruin yourself for lesser syrups." —Eric

Get it from Amazon for $20.99 (also available in other styles like vanilla, chocolate, and coffee). 

If you want to share the blocks with your kids, these are great for ages 2 and up. 

Promising review: "Excellent travel toy! I was skeptical that these would lose their stick after being cleaned, but they are actually not sticky at all. More like a silicone texture, and they clean so easily with soap and water. Very durable! My daughter’s cousins, ages 3 and 5, also absolutely loved these on our vacation! Definitely a must-have in your child’s travel bag!" —Annie

Get a pack of 20 from Amazon for $16.99.

Promising review: "This stuff smells SO good! Like a sweet, sugary citrus, but not overpowering so, just a light fresh scent. The smell lasts forever. I used a kitchen towel to wipe my counters down and then hung the towel up and the next day I could still smell it when I walked into the kitchen. For the scent alone, I would purchase this again! As for cleaning ... it is not a disinfectant, it is just a general multipurpose cleaner, so I wouldn't use it to clean toilets or anything like that. It does a WONDERFUL job at cleaning and cutting grime and grease though. It actually surprised me! It doesn't leave residue or streaks but does leave a clean shiny surface. The bottle is plenty big. The only con is that the spray mechanism doesn't work the greatest. Sometimes it sticks. I use glass spray bottles so I just put it in one of those to solve that issue. Overall, definitely recommend!" —Joshua

It can measure up to 3 feet, so it's better for measuring smaller things.

Promising review: "I thrift a lot and often wish I had a measuring tape to compare picture frame sizes, furniture, etc. This has come in handy so many times. It can attach to your keychain/bag, or you can keep it in your car for such an occasion." —KB

Get a pack of four from Amazon for $11.95.

Zarawriterart is a small business run from a home studio in South London. 

Promising review: "I love my Ralph print; a new addition to my office. I get so many comments on how much people love it. Thank you." —Katie

Get it from Zarawriterart on Etsy for $14.71+ (available in three sizes).

Promising review: "The moment the package arrived, my daughter wanted to make it. So we did, and it was super fun. Tasted pretty good, easy directions, and all parts came in great condition. Next time I'll need to buy a multipack and hide packs of it before my daughter sees them, lol. Otherwise she wants to make them all right away. She loved it, and I'm so going to order more someday for her." —Lesley

Promising review: "Cute little warmers that do the job well. They warm up really well. My 9-year-old loves them; they are just the right size for her hands! Battery life is fair; she uses them about four hours total a day during the winter months. Price was nice! I love how they are magnetized; it keeps her from losing them." —Sasha

Get them from Amazon for $16.99 (available in two colors)

Promising review: "If you are a Sims player, this is a MUST. It’s so much fun seeing all the icons and funny things drawn from the game. I love it!" —Rebecca

Don't forget to shake the bottle before applying because the larger chunks sink to the bottom. Grab the left color here and the right color here. 

Get it from Death Valley Nails for $14+ (available in 21 colors).

Promising review: "Lovely and smushy! My daughter loves to squeeze it when she’s nervous! Great for anxiety." —Yadirak

Get it from Amazon for $9.96 (also available in two other shapes and larger packs). 

Promising review: "This is the best Oreo flavor I have tried. I don't know why it's not in US stores. It arrived fresh, and it tastes how I remember." —Amazon Customer

Moodmatcher is a small business that specializes in color-changing lipstick. 

Promising review: "This color is beautiful and shows up differently on everyone. The thing that I like most about this product is that it stays on all day, even after eating several meals. I have to use a microfiber cloth to remove it at night!" —Rasheda

Get it from Amazon for $6.59 (also available in nine other colors). 

It's flavored with cat sugar, catnip, silvervine, and gall fruit, respectively. Many reviewers said their elderly/senior cats with limited mobility or declining eyesight really enjoyed the sensation of rubbing their face on this and licking it. 

Promising reviews: "My cats absolutely LOVE this toy! I really like that it adheres to wherever you want to put it, PLUS it is a no mess catnip/treat option for your furry babies! I bought two and WILL be getting more soon, I love them that much! HIGHLY recommend this product and this seller!!!!!" —Pumphrey 

"My elderly cat turns into a kitten around this! She has very bad arthritis (treating with pain meds) and is not very active, but rolls around kicking her feet and rubbing on the silver vine balls. It brings her happiness and I am grateful." —Kate Steenberg

Get it from Amazon for $9.98 (also available as a standalone without the board).

They can also download user-made games and play with other Thumby owners.

Promising review: "I recently got my hands on the TinyCircuits Thumby, and it's been an absolute delight. Despite its minuscule size, the build quality is impressive. It feels sturdy enough to hang on a keychain without worries about damage. While the controls can be a bit challenging for those with larger hands, it's a minor trade-off for its compactness. The screen quality is surprisingly good for such a tiny gadget. Text is clear and readable, and the display responds well during gameplay. The Thumby is a fantastic choice." —Richard

Get it from Amazon for $28.99+ (available in four colors). 

Promising review: "Better than gum or any other mints! I tried these for the first time in Tokyo a year ago and fell in love with them right away. Everyone I give one to also loves them! When I ran out, I had to buy more on Amazon. Will definitely buy again...and again, lol." —Andrew

Get a pack of 10 from Amazon for $14.98.

It's powered by three AAA batteries and has seven LED color options. There's an on/off button as well as a flashlight on the bottom!

Promising reviews: "I love, love, LOVE this umbrella! It’s a real conversation starter. You can choose one color or you can choose a rotating rainbow. The color is bright and eye-catching making you very visible even in the worst storm on the darkest night. This is fun for young and old alike." —Rachel N. Smitherman

"Probably the coolest umbrella ever. It makes a great gift." —Monse Adams

Get it from Amazon for $26.99+ (available in five colors).

The TV-shaped speaker comes with over 100 display images, FM radio, a white noise setting, and over 15 mini-games. You can make pixel art to display with a corresponding app or access a pixel art gallery to check out what other artists are creating. 

Promising review: "This is the cutest and most amazing Bluetooth speaker that I’ve ever had. But it’s more than that. It’s a clock; it has sleep sounds and alarms. You can find cool creations that people have made that you can set as your clock face. The look is absolutely amazing. It’s extremely easy to use. The sound quality is so good, and it’s so loud for such a small speaker! The build quality is amazing, and I’m telling you right now this speaker is definitely a must-have; it’s the perfect gift." —Tabitha

Get it from Amazon for $50.49+ (available in four colors). 

Promising review: "These are great if your toddler is just learning how to start to color, or struggles holding onto things. This is the second time I've bought them and still love them! They are easy to wipe down and clean, and overall pretty durable because my toddler has put them through a lot! Great size for little hands! The colors are nice and vibrant too! Overall, great product, would highly recommend." —Amazon Customer

Promising review: "These are so freaking good! I really wish I had gotten more than one, or they came in a bigger bag, because oh my gosh! If you're questioning whether to get these or not to get them, and you like dill pickle flavored stuff, I would say get more than one!" —Felicia

Get it from Amazon for $3.97 (also available in five other flavors like apple cider donut and rosemary sea salt, plus multipacks).

Reviewers note that this works best when displayed upright (as seen in the photos).

Promising review: "I bought this item for work. It works great and responds to voices and low sounds by jumping around. Larger sounds make the ferrofluid dance and turn into a star shape. It didn't take too long to charge this morning and has been fun to watch throughout the day. Its almost like having your own personal jellyfish aquarium." —Craig T.

Promising review: "These are so cute and very easy to set up. I have my hairclips and scrunchies in them. I love that they are stackable, so they don't take up too much space. They're about the same size as my hand, so they're relatively small. They're good for storing little things like mini hand lotions and hand sanitizer. If you're thinking about getting them, I highly recommend them!" —Dog_Mom

Get a pack of six from Amazon for $9.99+ (also available in two other sizes and six colors). 

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Rebecca O'Connell is a BuzzFeed Shopping editor with over 10 years of experience finding and vetting new products. She's personally tested hundreds of products, sifted through tens of thousands of consumer reviews, and met with countless brands to expand her breadth of recommendations. Her work has been featured in prominent publications like Rolling Stone, Mental Floss, Encyclopedia Britannica, and Merriam-Webster. 

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