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If You’re Overdue For A Lil’ Treat, Here Are 25 Cool, Random, Inexpensive Ones

If you’ve been waiting for a sign to treat yourself without guilt, this is it.

If You’re Overdue For A Lil’ Treat, Here Are 25 Cool, Random, Inexpensive Ones
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A pack of slouchy Hue socks that are giving cozy ‘90s energy in the best way. They’re made with a soft, breathable cotton that has just enough stretch to make them comfy and a secure elastic band that stays put while still looking loose and effortless. Pair them with sneakers, clogs, or even loafers for a classically cozy chic look.

Check out one way to style them on TikTok!

Promising review: " The second these are out of the laundry, they're on my feet. The slouchy look is so cute and paired with a white tennis shoe — it’s my favorite thing to wear on my feet. They’re so comfortable, very soft, and they don’t leave marks on your legs like most socks do from being too tight." — Elisa

Get a three-pack from Amazon for $21+ (available in four color combinations).

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A set of hydrating lip sleeping masks if your lips are constantly dry, no matter how much Chapstick you apply. A tiny swipe of this stuff goes a long way and leaves your lips soft, smooth, and actually hydrated so that your lipstick glides on like buttah. And instead of having to shell out $24 on a single Laneige jar, you can spend a third of that to get THREE! Your lips and your wallet will be excited about this purchase.

Promising review: " This is the most moisturizing lip treatment on the market. When my lips started getting dry due to the cold season, I was thinking of buying the Laneige lip mask, but it’s soooo expensive. This is a fraction of the cost and feels just the same. Very good product." — Riya

Get a set of three from Amazon for $9.90 (available in five scent combos).

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A mini Bob Ross paint-by-numbers kit that is creative, nostalgic, and way more fun than doomscrolling. It comes with multiple numbered canvas designs and step-by-step instructions, paints, a brush, and even a teeny easel to display your pieces when you finish! So you don’t need any artistic talent — just the desire to relax and make something cute.

The kit comes with three paintings — two landscapes and one portrait of Bob.

Promising review: "I have to admit I was skeptical because of the price and size. However, I got these for my husband for his birthday (he loves Bob Ross), and what a find!! We had so much fun mixing colors and painting. Would definitely recommend. The fact that they are small makes them even more special. I wish there were more to paint!" — slb m

Get it from Amazon for $8.76.

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A silicone night-light if overhead lights feel aggressive when you're trying to wind down. The soft, color-changing light creates the perfect cozy ambiance, while the squishy design is calming to fidget with after a long day. It also comes in SO many cute and fun animal shapes!

It comes with a remote that allows you to set the colors or create a timer. And it's rechargeable via USB — the battery lasts about 12 hours with continuous use.

Promising review: "I love this cute little guy. I struggle with insomnia and staying up way too late in the dark, so this fellow was perfect for accompanying me when I can't sleep. The 30-minute timer has worked well for me and keeps the battery long-lasting." — Guille

Get it from Amazon for $16.89+ (available in 15 styles).

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This Annoying Life coloring book for after a long day of dealing with people, emails, and many inconveniences. The illustrations in this hilarious gem turn everyday irritations into something you can laugh at and color over like jammed printers, impossible furniture instructions, and that one cat who refuses to let you read in peace (looking at you orange cats IYKYK).

Promising review: "By far the most amazing coloring book I’ve ever bought! It’s so funny and it really makes you laugh at the most annoying and inconvenient experiences in life. This made me laugh so much I bought two more for friends who also loved it! 10/10" — KArribas

Get it from Amazon for $12.

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A bookmark tracker that'll make finishing a book even more satisfying. It is a double-sided, hand-painted image of a full bookshelf with empty book spines that you get to fill in and color with all the titles of the books you complete. If you've been looking for motivation to get through that stack of books on your desk, look no further, my friends!

British Book Art is a small business based in the UK that sells the most book art and bookmarks.

Promising review: "I'm absolutely obsessed with this bookmark. It's definitely made me more determined to read this year and will be a nice keepsake. Will be repurchasing when this one's almost filled." — Mady Taylor

Get it from British Book Art on Etsy for $5.55.

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A unique earring holder stand shaped like a clothing rack that doubles as decor and storage. It neatly separates studs and dangly earrings so you can actually see everything at once, and it looks super chic and modern. Just imagine how fun it will be to look through the hangers for something to wear!

Promising review: "This is as adorable as advertised, but I am pleasantly surprised to find that it’s actually practical, too. It holds quite a few earrings in a small space, with them all easily visible and accessible. I love it!" — Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $8.49+ (available in clear or coral).

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A weighted eye mask if you're NOT PLAYING about getting your beauty sleep. It gives you just the right amount of pressure to fall asleep without feeling suffocated, thanks to the 3D contour — a space that keeps the mask from pressing up against your eyelids. It’s crafted from a soft, breathable memory foam and has adjustable straps that will keep it strapped to your head even when you're rolling around in bed like a rotisserie chicken. You'll never want to nap without these.

Promising review: "Love these . These are soft and very comfortable, and they seriously black out every bit of light. I love them. I would highly recommend. I’ll probably never sleep without them again." — AJ

Get a two-pack from Amazon for $17.99+ (available in six sets).

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An undeniably ADORABLE shaved sheep plushie that’s shear delight in a tiny package. Cuddle it, "shave" it with its zipper razor, or just hold it close to your heart on those days where back-to-back meetings could have been emails. It’s baa-rilliant for stress relief!

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." — Lexie Collins

Get it from Amazon for $12.99.

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A pound of cereal marshmallows if you've been fantasizing since childhood about just having a bowl of Lucky Charms with only marshmallows. Now with this ONE pound bag of magical goodness, you can make those fantasies a reality. Add them to your hot cocoa, cookies, cupcakes, and trail mix — the opportunities are endless!

Promising review: "Buying these charms was one of the best decisions of my life. The bag is twice the size of my head. The marshmallows are aesthetically pleasing and delicious. It's everything I ever wanted in a snack." — Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $12.99.
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Brass Monkey

A book of judgy fish stickers to help reel in your frustrations with perfectly crafted snarky expressions to help you express how you really feel when it's time to pay your electric bill without saying a word. Slap a sticker on your significant other when they decide to utter nonsense, your tax bill (because how dare I owe this year), or literally anything that deserves judgment.

It comes with 60+ stickers, including some puffy stickers.

Promising review: "100/10. Absolutely fantastic. I didn't know I needed passive-aggressive fish in my life, but now I want more. Can't stop sending them in my letters to my family, and it's so much fun to hear their reactions." — E.M.

Get it from Amazon for $8.44 or Brass Monkey for $9.

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A milk frother for anyone who is tired of drinking clumps of matcha that haven't fully integrated with their milk after shaking it. Whether you're team coffee or matcha, this high-powered whisk delivers creamy, frothy perfection in seconds. It can also beat all those lumps and clumps out of your protein shake for a nice, smooth sip, too! So, if your morning ritual includes any type of powder + liquid, this gadget will be your new daily essential.

Don't forget the AA batteries!

Promising review: "OMG, this milk frother makes my homemade latte taste like it was made by a barista. It was perfect. So perfect that I bought a second one for my brother who loves coffee to use. I've already recommended it to some coworkers. It has changed my coffee-drinking life. This comes highly recommended." — Michelle

Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in 42 styles/colors).

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A screaming goat figurine to bleat all your stress away. Just press him for a hilariously lifelike goat scream, because sometimes coffee just isn’t enough.

And it comes with a 32-page, illustrated booklet all about goats, making this product the G.O.A.T. itself.

Promising review: "This little piece of screaming plastic has created an excellent outlet for resolving frustrations in our home. Every time a conflict or struggle arises we push the little goat, get a gratifying screech, chuckle, and move on throughout our day. No regrets on purchasing this. When you get one, get four or five because you're going to want to share with family and friends." — Ashley

Get it from Amazon for $7.96.

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Silky satin pillowcases so that you can rest your lovely lil' head on a buttery soft cloud after a long day. They’re gentle on your tresses, kind to your skin, and available in so many fun color options!

BuzzFeed Shopping editor Maitland Quitmeyer says: "This is my go-to satin pillowcase. I have two Slip pillowcases, and several of these, and actually the Bedsure ones wash up much nicer and retain an incredibly silky smooth feel after dozens of trips through the laundry. They're the only ones I'll buy going forward, and I recommended them to my mom and now she's in love with them too!"

Promising review: "My hair has never been better! I got this because of TikTok and it has done wonders for my hair. My hair isn’t frizzy or dull looking when I get up in the morning." — Aaron Key

Get a set of two from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in four sizes, 31 colors and as an individual pillowcase or in a set of four).

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An octopus-shaped blackhead remover to keep your breakout from stealing the spotlight at your big job interview or date. This K-beauty cleansing stick uses deep-sea marine plant extracts and charcoal to suck up sebum and banish blackheads that live deeper than the big blue sea within your pores — and then gently exfoliates with cellulose beads. It's so good that your skin might start to look smoother than a dolphin’s.

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 mine." — LuckLocust

Get it from Amazon for $12.50 (available in a set of two).
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An itty bitty ceramic bathtub soap dish that is soap-er cute and surprisingly versatile. You can use it to store your bar soap (and the drainage holes at the bottom will keep it from turning into mush) OR you can use it to store sponges, jewelry, makeup, tiny treasures, or even a mini plant. It's perfect for adding a lil' charm to your bathroom.

Promising review: "I ordered two of these. One I used as a regular soap dish in my tub. It has holes for drainage, which is a plus. I also used it as a cute plant decanter. I placed some succulents in it, and voila ... the cutest planter for my bathroom." — Diane Sheehan

Get it from Amazon for $8.99+ (available in six colors).
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A pretty box of Maldon flaked salt to add that perfect pop of flavor and texture to vegetables, meat, or even desserts! You'll feel like a world-class chef every time you sprinkle some on your scrambled eggs.

Promising review: "Have I become a salt snob? I asked for a marble salt box for Valentine's Day, and I couldn't very well put common table salt inside such a beautiful thing, could I? No. I did a bit of research and found out that Maldon's Sea Salt flakes are the gold standard... even better than the pink salt I bought at the big box store that rhymes with Bosco! This salt's texture is a delight, and the flavor is clean and bright (without being sharp). This is a little luxury in my kitchen, and every time I use it, I'm like, 'Dang. This is the good life!'" — Indiana A.

Get a box from Amazon for $6.99 (also available in smoked salt, and in a beautiful almost 50-ounce bucket with the same design).

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Or Murdle, Volume 1 — a book filled with 100 mini murder mysteries that range from easy peasy to taping-up-images-with-strings-between-them hard. It's got illustrations, codes, maps — basically everything your lil' detective brain could want at their fingertips to crack the case. It’s perfect for puzzle lovers, curious minds, and anyone who secretly thinks they could give Sherlock Holmes a run for his money.

See how it works on TikTok.

There are 100 puzzles total, and four different levels: For Elementary puzzles, you need to find the suspect, location, and weapon. For Occult Medium puzzles, the added challenge is that the murderer always lies, and the other suspects tell the truth! For Hard Boiled puzzles, you also need to find motive! And for Impossible puzzles, you have to discover all four elements and deal with the lying witness statement from the murderer. Sounds like fun! Plus, you're also given a logic grid for each puzzle to help you solve it!

Promising reviews: "The puzzles are a lot of fun but the characters, story lines, and other details take the Murdle experience to another level. I have no idea how the author came up with all of this creativeness! You can Murdle solo or with friends. I look forward to future volumes but this one will keep me busy for awhile!" — Liz Gately

"MURDLE is quite possibly the coolest and most fun I have had with logic puzzles in a while. It activates my inner J.B. Fletcher as my mind compiles the clues and sleuths out the answers. The various levels of intrigue allow the amateur sleuth in us all to develop into a top-notch armchair detective. I cannot think of a better way to spend a rainy, sunny, and/or any day than with a little crime-solving." — Highly Caffeinated Book Reviewer

Get it from Amazon for $12.84.

And if (when) you end up needing more puzzles, don't worry — there are three volumes already, plus bonus books. There's also Murdle Jr. for Kids!
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A pickle wine stopper that's kind of a big dill if you love wine and you love pickles. This quirky lil' cutie keeps things sealed tight — saving your merlot and your mood.

Promising review: "I bought this pickle wine stopper for my nephew and his partner. It keeps air out of the bottle with a snug fit and it cleans up easily after use. The fact that they love 'pickle' anything is an added bonus!" — Cynthia

Get it from Amazon for $19.95.
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A set of vinyl coasters — proof that being practical doesn't have to equal boring. They’ll keep your table safe from drink rings and also look like they came straight from your favorite '80s throwback playlist. They're heat-resistant, nonslip, and guaranteed to spark conversations (and maybe a spontaneous dance party).

Promising review: "I absolutely adore these!!! They are so cute and definitely do the job! They keep the surface free from water rings and make me giggle!" — johnny williams

Get a set of six from Amazon for $6.99.
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Cat gel roller pens — the purr-fect way to make jotting reminders way more fun. Reviewers find them to be super adorable and an excellent price for how many you get!

Promising review: "These adorable pens are a hoot! I can now ensure the pen thieves stay away from my desk. The point is very fine. It writes smoothly with black ink. The colors and the tiny faces are too cute. My favorite part is the little tail on the cap." — Bonnie

Get a set of eight from Amazon for $6.99.

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A pair of rainbow drip candles that are super satisfying to watch melt. They melt into a rainbow of color that'll turn any candle holder into a mini art installation because they create a one-of-a-kind pattern every time.

Promising review: "These have to be the coolest things I have ever purchased. I have them in an empty wine bottle. I will be buying many more to cover the entire bottle in wax." — Bre

Get a pair from Amazon for $6.91.
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Handy Cute Art / Etsy

Some Goldfish-shaped magnets so realistic-looking, your friends will definitely ask how you got your Goldfish to stick to the fridge. Use them to hold up reminders, photos, or bills, and suddenly paying the electricity feels less irritating — dare I say joyful?

Handy Cute Art is a Miami-based small business.

Promising review: "Such a cute little item. Giving this to my friend for her birthday. It's one of those things you didn't know you needed 'til you see it." — Theresa Jenkins

Get six magnets from Handy Cute Art on Etsy for $11.

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Pumpkin pie sauce because why wait until fall to indulge in a PSL when this baby allows you to enjoy it all year round? It’s packed with real pumpkin spice flavors (cinnamon, nutmeg, the works). So, your homemade lattes will taste even better than what you'd get at a café. Drizzle it in coffee, hot cocoa, or even over ice cream for instant magic.

Promising review: "I am thrilled with Torani's Pumpkin Pie SAUCE. I'm [obsessed with] this particular flavor, and when I ran out of it for a few weeks I had to order a large one. I'll make sure never to run out again, because every morning I have a special treat when I drink my coffee. This actually tastes identical to the Dunkin' Donuts flavor that they only use during the autumn/Halloween time, but you have to remember to order the SAUCE, not the syrup. Big difference, I found." — Lizzy Tish

Get it from Amazon for $7.04 (also available in packs of two, four and many other flavors).

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A pocket-size tiny violin keychain for when either you or someone you know (with a great sense of humor) starts complaining about a first-world problem. It's the perfect reminder to take time out of your day to have a laugh, even when things are hard.

Promising review: "This is the cutest thing, super mini, like 3 inches tall. I keep it on my desk at work when whiners come into my office lol." — Lulu

Get it from Amazon for $9.99.

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