Don’t let holiday shopping sneak up on you! Knock it out right now and grab some cherry blossom mochi bites, a custom letter necklace, and miniature board games.
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Santa Cookie Elf Candy Snowman — a holiday version of the mega-popular Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza. The fast-paced game is easy to learn and delivers a heavy dose of high-energy, adorably illustrated fun right when you need it.
Here's how to play: You deal all the cards out to your two to four players, and everyone keeps their mini-deck face down. Everyone takes a turn putting a card down in the middle of the table, saying one of the words "Santa," "cookie," "elf," "candy," and "snowman," in that order. If the picture on your card matches the word that's said, everyone slaps their hand on the card in a pile as quickly as possible. The last person on the pile has to take the stack and add it to their cards, and whoever runs out of cards first wins!
Promising review: "We played it at our family Christmas party. Everyone played and we had so much fun. It’s just a small box of cards, so you can fit it in almost any bag." — Brad
Get it from Amazon for $9.95.
Promising review: "We played it at our family Christmas party. Everyone played and we had so much fun. It’s just a small box of cards, so you can fit it in almost any bag." — Brad
Get it from Amazon for $9.95.
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Love Folksy / Etsy
A hair claw shaped like The Office's most iconic prank: stapler in Jell-O. It's beautiful. :')
Love Folksy is a small business that sells acetate accessories.
Promising review: "Looks so great! My wife has recently begun collecting hair claws to work into her looks, and the randomness of this one is just too perfect." — Rodney
Get it from Love Folksy on Etsy for $22.
Promising review: "Looks so great! My wife has recently begun collecting hair claws to work into her looks, and the randomness of this one is just too perfect." — Rodney
Get it from Love Folksy on Etsy for $22.
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A 2027 New York Times Cooking Page-A-Day calendar for anyone who's always saying they wish they cooked at home more. Each day will bring a new delectable recipe, which they can choose to try out or store for...later.
Promising review (for the 2026 version): "Absolutely LOVE this calendar. The recipes are always enticing, and many of them are very easy to prepare. A friend gave me the 2025 calendar as a holiday gift last year...so I wanted to get the 2026 edition as soon as possible." — Phil
Get it from Amazon for $19.99.
Get it from Amazon for $19.99.
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Twist Imagine No. 78, a fragrance inspired by Killian's Love, Don’t Be Shy. If you're not familiar, it's Rihanna's signature scent and the reason why people say the singer smells like "heaven."
Notes include: marshmallow, pink pepper, bergamot, rose, vanilla, and orange blossom.
Promising review: "I bought this parody of Killian's Love, Don’t Be Shy, and it smells amazing. For spending less than $50 on what would normally be an almost $400 bottle of perfume, you just can’t beat it. I thought, based on the price, it was a risk and there might be a slight chemical smell, but there’s not; it’s absolutely amazing, lasts for several hours, and the bottle is huge. At first, it smells like a strong, sweet warm musk, but as it wears off, it just smells sweeter and sweeter. It’s absolutely the best, and I will be buying again." — Slates
Get it from Amazon for $37.60 (also available in many other scents).
Promising review: "I bought this parody of Killian's Love, Don’t Be Shy, and it smells amazing. For spending less than $50 on what would normally be an almost $400 bottle of perfume, you just can’t beat it. I thought, based on the price, it was a risk and there might be a slight chemical smell, but there’s not; it’s absolutely amazing, lasts for several hours, and the bottle is huge. At first, it smells like a strong, sweet warm musk, but as it wears off, it just smells sweeter and sweeter. It’s absolutely the best, and I will be buying again." — Slates
Get it from Amazon for $37.60 (also available in many other scents).
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A kalimba, aka thumb piano, for musicians of all ages to strum away at. The instrument is made of natural air-dried wood, and the steel keys are engraved with letters and notes, making it easy for beginners to learn to play new songs. A tropical rendition of "All I Want For Christmas is You" would kinda slap, tbh.
Also check out this pocket-sized version!
Promising review: "I LOVE the sound of this kalimba. I've been playing around with it for a little while, but like any other instrument, it will take time to play this without looking at my hands. For someone new to the kalimba, I'm so glad it came with all the accessories I will need." — Kathy
Get it from Amazon for $23.99+ (available in two colors).
Promising review: "I LOVE the sound of this kalimba. I've been playing around with it for a little while, but like any other instrument, it will take time to play this without looking at my hands. For someone new to the kalimba, I'm so glad it came with all the accessories I will need." — Kathy
Get it from Amazon for $23.99+ (available in two colors).
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Uno No Mercy: a bestselling, but controversial, spin on the classic card game. There are tougher action cards (like Skip Everyone) and rules (if you get 25+ cards in your hand, you're OUT) to up the tension. If you were on speaking terms with all your family members before playing, you might not be after a few rounds...
If you want something less cutthroat, check out Uno Flip, which has a special Flip card that leads to all the cards being flipped over to reveal new numbers and colors.
This is one of our 2026 Buzzy Award winners! Check out the full list to shop all 100 picks, hand-selected by the BuzzFeed Shopping team.
Promising review: "For highly competitive players! If you have players who can’t handle regular Uno without their feelings being hurt, they will not enjoy this version. We, however, have some very competitive card players in our family and had a blast playing this game. No Mercy means just that! Enjoy!" — Mom Reviews
Get it from Amazon for $16.24.
This is one of our 2026 Buzzy Award winners! Check out the full list to shop all 100 picks, hand-selected by the BuzzFeed Shopping team.
Promising review: "For highly competitive players! If you have players who can’t handle regular Uno without their feelings being hurt, they will not enjoy this version. We, however, have some very competitive card players in our family and had a blast playing this game. No Mercy means just that! Enjoy!" — Mom Reviews
Get it from Amazon for $16.24.
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Harney & Sons HT Black Cask Bourbon Black Tea for people who like to unwind with either a cup of tea or glass of whiskey — now they can do both at the same time! Kinda! This stiff cuppa has smoky notes of vanilla, caramel, and oak. They could also add real bourbon for a next-level Hot Toddy.
Promising review: "Hands-down my favorite tea flavor. The aroma coming from the cup reminds me of riding the Pirates of the Caribbean ride at Disney World. Smokey, leathery, charred wood." — XavierTremon
Get 20 packets from Amazon for $9.45.
Get 20 packets from Amazon for $9.45.
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A lil' house ornament from Galison that comes with a 130-piece mini puzzle inside! Gift them a whole village of projects, and they'll have plenty to do when January weather hits.
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A building block set that lets them create their very own WORKING gumball machine. It even comes with 24 capsules filled with tiny treasures so they can start using it right away. Intriguing: Reviewers say the pieces are comparable in quality to Lego bricks.
As a fun surprise, the front swings open to reveal a secret mini toy store.
Promising review: "THIS is the greatest build since beginning my collection. Lego must be jealous because this is so great! Bricks clicked together so smoothly, and inside is the little toy shop that pulls out to get your ‘tokens’ back for another toy surprise! It even comes with the little containers, toys to build, and paper quotes to make the build even more enjoyable! Pictures don’t do this one justice, it’s just GREAT!!!! ❤️" — Jeanene
Get it from Amazon for $59.99.
Promising review: "THIS is the greatest build since beginning my collection. Lego must be jealous because this is so great! Bricks clicked together so smoothly, and inside is the little toy shop that pulls out to get your ‘tokens’ back for another toy surprise! It even comes with the little containers, toys to build, and paper quotes to make the build even more enjoyable! Pictures don’t do this one justice, it’s just GREAT!!!! ❤️" — Jeanene
Get it from Amazon for $59.99.
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CASilverDesign / Etsy
A custom letter drop necklace featuring one or two names. (Or perhaps a silly inside joke?) It's elegant. It's sentimental. It's going to make your recipient ugly cry.
CASilverDesign is a small business that sells custom jewelry.
Promising review: "This necklace looks very dainty, and it sits so pretty around my neck. I do have to use some eyelash glue to make the middle of the Y necklace sit securely on my skin, but once it's set, it doesn't move and looks amazing! I definitely will purchase more necklaces from this shop!" — Cassandra
Get it from CASilverDesign on Etsy for $28.62+ (available in four lengths, three finishes, and up to two names/words).
Ships in 5–7 business days.
Promising review: "This necklace looks very dainty, and it sits so pretty around my neck. I do have to use some eyelash glue to make the middle of the Y necklace sit securely on my skin, but once it's set, it doesn't move and looks amazing! I definitely will purchase more necklaces from this shop!" — Cassandra
Get it from CASilverDesign on Etsy for $28.62+ (available in four lengths, three finishes, and up to two names/words).
Ships in 5–7 business days.
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A pack of cherry blossom mochi chews reviewers are over the moon for. These pillowy, bouncy chews are not too sweet, but pack a nice floral punch that will have them reaching for more.
Promising review: "As always, ABSOLUTELY PERFECT. I can't stop myself from eating them. The only way to prevent it is by having my friend hold onto the bag and ration them out to me. To me, they taste like bouncy, silky marshmallows with that gorgeous floral-tea taste on the end. Absolutely sinful. Not an overwhelming sweetness, either. Just the perfect amount to let you know it's a sweet treat, not just smacking you in the face with sugar. These are a STAPLE in my household and will be for as long as they're available for me to purchase; I don't give a damn how expensive it is. It is worth EVERY PENNY." — Samantha JR
Get them from Amazon for $19.25.
Get them from Amazon for $19.25.
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A picture frame that swings open so they can easily display a new piece of artwork. Parents will appreciate being able to update their wall art on the fly and having a place to store past works from their little Picasso. It can hold up to 100 pieces of paper!
Check out a TikTok of the art frames in action.
Promising review: "Wish I'd known about these with my first kid or my second. Now, I'm on my third, and our kitchen is littered with art projects. These were a great solution to clear out the clutter and make my kitchen look less like a kindergarten classroom. The frames store A LOT of art in them, and each kid has their own frame and can decide which picture to put on display. Magnetic case makes it easy to open but stays shut when it's supposed to." — probooks627
Get it from Amazon for $16.99+ (available in 18 colors).
Promising review: "Wish I'd known about these with my first kid or my second. Now, I'm on my third, and our kitchen is littered with art projects. These were a great solution to clear out the clutter and make my kitchen look less like a kindergarten classroom. The frames store A LOT of art in them, and each kid has their own frame and can decide which picture to put on display. Magnetic case makes it easy to open but stays shut when it's supposed to." — probooks627
Get it from Amazon for $16.99+ (available in 18 colors).
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A set of pocket-sized, dot-by-number coloring books. It comes with a pack of dot markers so they can feel like Seurat as they fill in cute illustrations of flowers, unicorns, and landscapes.
Promising reviews: "These were great for a long flight! The adults found them relaxing! So convenient!" — Jynx22
"My 8-year-old has been loving these! I secretly do too! We take them with us when we have to wait at restaurants or just keep them in the car for road trips. We’ve started giving them as birthday gifts, too. We’ve even gotten Daddy into dot art! The markers twist on and off the back so you can’t lose them." — Sabrina F
Get a pack of three from Amazon for $19.99 (available in three styles, also available in a pack of six).
"My 8-year-old has been loving these! I secretly do too! We take them with us when we have to wait at restaurants or just keep them in the car for road trips. We’ve started giving them as birthday gifts, too. We’ve even gotten Daddy into dot art! The markers twist on and off the back so you can’t lose them." — Sabrina F
Get a pack of three from Amazon for $19.99 (available in three styles, also available in a pack of six).
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Yuzu kosho chili paste they can use to top oysters, season meat, mix with mayo for a sandwich topping, make salad dressing, jazz up soup — I could go on for a while, but you get the picture. It's citrusy, spicy, and briny, the trifecta of delicious condiment flavors.
Promising review: "I just heard about this for the first time on a YouTube cooking show, and now I can't live without it. It's salty, mildly spicy and tangy. Adds so much in a tiny amount to so many recipes." — S. Underwood
Get it from Amazon for $9.99.
Get it from Amazon for $9.99.
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A pretzel-making kit so they can enjoy warm, top-notch soft pretzels anytime they want — no flight to Germany needed. The box comes with step-by-step instructions with kid-friendly illustrations and color-coded ingredients so children as young as 5 can feel like total baking pros. OK, next question: Should we get some cheese sauce for dipping?
Promising review: "This kit was the perfect Christmas gift for our 6-year-old! It was packaged well and clearly labeled, the ingredients were fresh, and it included very cute and easy-to-follow directions! It was a great activity for all of us to enjoy together! We did half the regular salt pretzels and half with cinnamon and sugar; both were delicious!" — Austin
Get it from Amazon for $29.99 (also available in five other cooking kits, like bagels and cinnamon buns).
Get it from Amazon for $29.99 (also available in five other cooking kits, like bagels and cinnamon buns).
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Uncommon Goods
A ticket stub diary to help them organize their loose theater, museum, concert, and sporting event tickets so they can fondly look back on all their favorite memories. Remember when you two caught a ball at Yankee Stadium? Thanks to this book, they'll know the exact date.
There are sleeves for the tickets, and room jot down notes about the event.
Promising review: "I still can't get over what a great idea this is. I had an envelope of random ticket stubs that I was always worried about losing that now are organized and look great. It's a really beautiful way to show some respect to the memories attached to the little scraps of paper." — Bonna
Get it from Amazon for $15.76 to Uncommon Goods for $17.
Promising review: "I still can't get over what a great idea this is. I had an envelope of random ticket stubs that I was always worried about losing that now are organized and look great. It's a really beautiful way to show some respect to the memories attached to the little scraps of paper." — Bonna
Get it from Amazon for $15.76 to Uncommon Goods for $17.
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A Botany board game that lets players roleplay as Victorian plant hunters in search of beautiful new specimens. They must manage their budgets, collect items, assemble crews, and expand their estates to win.
The game is for 1–5 players, lasts 45–90 minutes, and was designed to be learned quickly. It comes with gorgeously illustrated cards and ornate game pieces.
Promising review: "Absolutely gorgeous game. The long play time makes this an epic game night. Very replayable. Cards have great artwork and show you the different plants and where they originally thrived. Expansions add even more fun at a reasonable price." — Craig A.
Get it from Amazon for $59.99.
Promising review: "Absolutely gorgeous game. The long play time makes this an epic game night. Very replayable. Cards have great artwork and show you the different plants and where they originally thrived. Expansions add even more fun at a reasonable price." — Craig A.
Get it from Amazon for $59.99.
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Cute Paw Shop / Etsy
A felted goose air freshener they can douse in the fragrance of their choosing and clip onto their car vent. The handmade, 100% wool critter is quite honestly the perfect passenger, so maybe grab one for yourself as well.
Cute Paw Shop is a small business based in Ukraine. Get some essential oils here.
Promising review: "This was a present for my friend, and it was perfect! Exactly as pictured!" — Melanie
Get it from Cute Paw Shop on Etsy for $22.06+ (available in two styles and sets of two).
According to Johns Hopkins, you may want to avoid diffusing oils around larger groups and young children because of the side effects of different oils. You may also want to avoid using an oil diffuser around pets with breathing problems, according to the ASPCA.
Promising review: "This was a present for my friend, and it was perfect! Exactly as pictured!" — Melanie
Get it from Cute Paw Shop on Etsy for $22.06+ (available in two styles and sets of two).
According to Johns Hopkins, you may want to avoid diffusing oils around larger groups and young children because of the side effects of different oils. You may also want to avoid using an oil diffuser around pets with breathing problems, according to the ASPCA.
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A pack of festive straw toppers if the thought of someone brushing against their straw turns your germaphobic friend into the Grinch. The silicone covers work with 10-mm straws, which are commonly found on 30- and 40-ounce tumblers.
Promising review: "Great gift for the Grinch fan in your life. Not a bad price either!" — Kindle Customer
Get a pack of seven from Amazon for $8.49.
Get a pack of seven from Amazon for $8.49.
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A set of LED lightsaber chopsticks to make fights over the last dumpling extra dramatic. They can change colors (red, blue, yellow, purple, and multicolor), so they can either make them match or change to red and blue to recreate The Duel on Cloud City.
Promising review: "The chopsticks are very durable, and the glow is bright. They're a bit bigger than I expected — but I'm very pleased nonetheless with the product because it serves the purpose and is entertaining for kids, right up to adult Star Wars nerds. It also made the perfect gift for my fellow Star Wars nerds. I've been too busy playing with them rather than using them to eat food — but hopefully, that will eventually happen before the batteries need changing." — Anthony
Get it from Amazon for $10.97 (available in two styles).
Get it from Amazon for $10.97 (available in two styles).
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A teeny-tiny board game (like Tetris, Trouble, and Hungry Hungry Hippos) with working pieces for the competitive mouse in your life.
Promising review for Monopoly: "This is, hands-down, the coolest Monopoly game ever made! It has every piece and detail that the full-size version has, and the quality exceeds my expectations. 😊 Can't wait to play it!" — Andrea
Promising review for Bananagrams: "This is adorable! I was worried the tiles would be too small to play with (and they are indeed tiny!), but I've actually had no trouble playing with them at all. I'm using it to practice my Spanish vocabulary. It is amazingly portable (fits in my small purse without issue) and looks just like the larger version. Also, it doubles as a cat toy! (at least according to my cat, who keeps trying to steal the zipper pouch)." — Elise
Get it from Amazon for $7.95+ (available in 20 games) or see even more tiny toys here.
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Uncommon Goods
BocceRoll — a bocce Skee-Ball hybrid that's about to become their new favorite lawn game. The Italian classic street game is easy to travel with and only takes a few moments to set up.
The set comes with a bamboo ramp that can be laid on most surfaces, even grass or sand. Players roll hardwood balls over the ramp and aim for targets. The first team to get 21 points wins.
Promising review: "This game is great quality, and gameplay is well thought-out. Pairs perfectly with sunshine and a cold adult beverage, but my whole family loves to play. Skill helps, but the least-skilled among my friends have still won! 😁" — Heather
Get it from Uncommon Goods for $149 or Amazon for $149.
Promising review: "This game is great quality, and gameplay is well thought-out. Pairs perfectly with sunshine and a cold adult beverage, but my whole family loves to play. Skill helps, but the least-skilled among my friends have still won! 😁" — Heather
Get it from Uncommon Goods for $149 or Amazon for $149.
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A set of starry evening eye masks formulated with hyaluronic acid and collagen so they can look bright-eyed and bushy-tailed in the morning, even if they were up all night wrapping presents.
Promising review: "These were great! Super hydrating — I actually had to pat off the excess formula once I removed the mask. My skin felt very refreshed afterwards. And these made a great addition to a party favor bag!" — Maxine
Get a pack of three sets from Amazon for $8.99 (also available in rainbow or diamond designs).
Get a pack of three sets from Amazon for $8.99 (also available in rainbow or diamond designs).
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A miniature clay pottery wheel that lets kids and adults make cute clay vases and sculptures in a mess-free environment.
Promising review: "This mini pottery wheel was great for my daughter, and we had a blast playing with it. It was a bit of a learning curve at first, but we figured it out. I wish the pottery we made could be bigger. Maybe this is just a beginner's kind of device, but it sparked my interest so much that I want to get something larger now and do some real pottery. Overall, it was worth it." — Jason Custodio
Get it from Amazon for $21.98+ (available in regular or deluxe, which makes double the amount of projects).
Get it from Amazon for $21.98+ (available in regular or deluxe, which makes double the amount of projects).
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"Liquipens" — a cross between a pen and a lava lamp. These are fun to play with and likely mesmerizing enough to keep them entertained while taking notes in class.
Promising review: "I broke up the three-pack and gave one pen as a gift for a class gift exchange and put the other two in a stocking for Christmas. Good quality and approved by both the 8-year-old and 49-year-old husband, who is a kid at heart! Definitely recommend." — Kindle Customer
Get a set of three from Amazon for $17.99.
Get a set of three from Amazon for $17.99.
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Ohora semi-cured nail strips offering a professional-looking manicure, even if their past at-home attempts yielded less-than-stellar results. Apply them like stickers, seal them under a UV lamp, and they're done! These waterproof strips will look and feel like a gel manicure and last up to two weeks.
Grab a UV lamp to cure them!
Promising review: "Love these nails! The picture is them after a week (still going strong)! I put them on for my honeymoon. I’ve been in the ocean for hours and they are not showing any wear. They took maybe 15 minutes to apply — I did use a gel top coat and I think that helped keep them from chipping this long. Will be buying more!" — Amazon Customer
Get them from Amazon for $13.50 (available in 26 colors).
Promising review: "Love these nails! The picture is them after a week (still going strong)! I put them on for my honeymoon. I’ve been in the ocean for hours and they are not showing any wear. They took maybe 15 minutes to apply — I did use a gel top coat and I think that helped keep them from chipping this long. Will be buying more!" — Amazon Customer
Get them from Amazon for $13.50 (available in 26 colors).
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A weighted giant dragon plush that will make them yell, "It's so fluffy, I'm gonna die!" This highly huggable cutie bears a striking resemblance to a certain high-end brand (rhymes with smelly cat) but at a fraction of the price.
The large version is 10 POUNDS!
Promising review: "This big boy is amazing! He’s huge, and I think he will be great to snuggle with. The only thing that’s a little annoying is that the zipper pouch isn’t quite long enough to accommodate the weight pouch. But once you get it in there, and you're satisfied with the distribution of weight, he’s great. I love all of the little details on his wings and spines and his adorable little ears. I think he’s going to be a great addition." — Leslie
Get it from Amazon for $38.99+ (available in 13 colors and two sizes).
Promising review: "This big boy is amazing! He’s huge, and I think he will be great to snuggle with. The only thing that’s a little annoying is that the zipper pouch isn’t quite long enough to accommodate the weight pouch. But once you get it in there, and you're satisfied with the distribution of weight, he’s great. I love all of the little details on his wings and spines and his adorable little ears. I think he’s going to be a great addition." — Leslie
Get it from Amazon for $38.99+ (available in 13 colors and two sizes).
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A beginner watercolor kit for anyone who's been a little art curious lately. Reviewers love this model for its wide range of colors, impressive pigmentation, and beautiful packaging. One reviewer said the paints are "smooth and creamy," which is enough to convince me.
Kuretake Co. was established in 1902 in Nara, Japan. Grab some brushes and paper, too.
Promising review: "These Gansai paints are PURE pleasure to use. They provide a lovely semi-transparent effect when used with more water; they provide the opaque qualities of gouache when used more heavily. They apply with almost a sensual softness. The price point for them is great for the beginner and professional alike, and won't break the bank. Just to give them a try." — Byron
Get it from Amazon for $21.99+ (available in three sizes).
Promising review: "These Gansai paints are PURE pleasure to use. They provide a lovely semi-transparent effect when used with more water; they provide the opaque qualities of gouache when used more heavily. They apply with almost a sensual softness. The price point for them is great for the beginner and professional alike, and won't break the bank. Just to give them a try." — Byron
Get it from Amazon for $21.99+ (available in three sizes).
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Murdle: Volume 1 — a book featuring 100 logic puzzles from the popular daily puzzle site, Murdle. Armchair detectives can work to crack the case and find out who did it, where, and with what. There are four levels of difficulty, ranging from elementary to impossible, so they can stay challenged as they go.
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 a motive. And for Impossible puzzles, you have to discover all four elements and deal with the lying witness statement from the murderer. Each puzzle has a logic grid to help you keep track of the evidence.
Promising review: "The puzzles are a lot of fun, but the characters, storylines, 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 a while!" — Liz Gately
Get it from Amazon for $12.84.
And when you need more puzzles, check out Volume 2 for $9.51.
Promising review: "The puzzles are a lot of fun, but the characters, storylines, 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 a while!" — Liz Gately
Get it from Amazon for $12.84.
And when you need more puzzles, check out Volume 2 for $9.51.
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Or Murdoku, a book of murder mystery logic puzzles. There are 80 crime scenes to examine, which start easy and get menacingly challenging.
The puzzles are logic puzzles, not Sudoku puzzles, so expect clues and a graph to help you rule out suspects.
Promising review: "Amazing! These puzzles are so fun. It’s nice that they start easy and get harder, so you can get used to the format first, then continue to be challenged as you learn how they work. Fun, visually appealing, and sprinkled with humor. I finished this one in about 1.5 months (of fairly dedicated work) and ordered Volume 2 before I was even done with the first one. It’s a higher price point than many puzzle books, but you get high quality for what you pay." — EN
Get it from Amazon for $17.70.
Promising review: "Amazing! These puzzles are so fun. It’s nice that they start easy and get harder, so you can get used to the format first, then continue to be challenged as you learn how they work. Fun, visually appealing, and sprinkled with humor. I finished this one in about 1.5 months (of fairly dedicated work) and ordered Volume 2 before I was even done with the first one. It’s a higher price point than many puzzle books, but you get high quality for what you pay." — EN
Get it from Amazon for $17.70.
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A mini desk billiard table for quick games in between meetings. Just watch out for the pool sharks — reviewers say cats LOVE playing with this thing and knocking the balls into the pockets.
Promising review: "Got this as a gift for my nephew since we have a pool table and he's too small to play. He loved it. It's adorable and looks like a real table, just fun-sized for kids. The balls, of course, are pretty small, so keep away from small kids who put things in their mouths. Definitely a fun toy to play with your kids and teach them the rules of the game. Pretty sturdy for the size." — janzie f
Get it from Amazon for $35.99.
Get it from Amazon for $35.99.
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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 their tiny masterpieces. It's perfect for adults and teens looking for a quick project and kids working on their fine motor skills.
The kit comes with 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 $6.51.
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 $6.51.
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A fancy book filled with lots of unusual knowledge so they can come prepared with interesting trivia the next time conversation falls flat. They can regale people with facts about Hollywood urban legends, presidential pets, strange sporting events, and more.
Promising review: "Like most seekers of knowledge, I am always searching out unusual and unique books on a wide range of topics. When I saw this huge, hardcover, 704-page book on Amazon for a bargain price, I just had to have it. The twenty-two chapters cover an enormous amount of interesting and informative information on numerous topics. If you love books that are full of facts and information on a wide range of subjects, you need to have this book in your personal or even public library donation." — Joseph J. Truncale
Get it from Amazon for $10.
Get it from Amazon for $10.
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A pack of "zombie" plant seeds to grow a houseplant that has death-defying properties. When they touch the leaves, they wilt (or play dead) for a few minutes before being "resurrected" and fanning back out.
This is a mimosa pudica plant, also known as a shameplant!
Promising review: "This was a fun plant. My kids enjoyed watching the leaves pull up and then spread back out. I even mailed one to a family member so they could try it out. I would buy this again!" — Nene582
Get a pack of two from Amazon for $11.95.
Promising review: "This was a fun plant. My kids enjoyed watching the leaves pull up and then spread back out. I even mailed one to a family member so they could try it out. I would buy this again!" — Nene582
Get a pack of two from Amazon for $11.95.
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Bovine slippers they'll be talking about until the cows come home. They're fuzzy, they have no-slip soles, and they'll be your loved one's go-to pair of house shoes im-moo-diately.
Promising review: "I bought these about a year ago, and I’m still wearing them every single day. I love them so much. They are great, and they’re durable. I got the ones that don’t have the heels on the back. 10 out of 10 recommend." — Beth Kemp
Get it from Amazon for $15.89+ (available in women's sizes 6–11, men's sizes 5–10, and three styles).
Get it from Amazon for $15.89+ (available in women's sizes 6–11, men's sizes 5–10, and three styles).
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Living With Little Lychee / Etsy
, Living With Little Lychee / Etsy
A custom pet globe to commemorate a beloved furry friend. Whether your recipient is mourning a passed family member or would just love to see their pet in miniature, they're sure to shed some tears.
You can customize the piece with hearts or crosses, different base colors, and lettered dice. You can opt for plain wood or a solid color, OR have the seller customize the figurine to look like their pet. There are three levels of personalization, ranging from fur color and markings to full clay work.
Living With Little Lychee is a small business based in Australia, but they prepay customs fees.
Promising review: "What a beautiful and well-crafted item. The seller captured my Tashi’s likeness and listened to my input so well. I’m very happy with the result." — isellsantos1
Get it from Living With Little Lychee on Etsy for $57.86+ (available in cat or dog styles).
Turnaround is anywhere from two days to two weeks, depending on the customization level.
Living With Little Lychee is a small business based in Australia, but they prepay customs fees.
Promising review: "What a beautiful and well-crafted item. The seller captured my Tashi’s likeness and listened to my input so well. I’m very happy with the result." — isellsantos1
Get it from Living With Little Lychee on Etsy for $57.86+ (available in cat or dog styles).
Turnaround is anywhere from two days to two weeks, depending on the customization level.
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Urban Outfitters
A Court of Thorns and Roses vase for the romantasy lover who still sighs whenever they think of Rhysand and Feyre. This is the perfect vessel for, well, roses!!!
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A miniature wacky waving inflatable tube man in case they wanna grow up to be a used Hot Wheels salesman and need something to draw in new customers.
This little dancing dude is 17 inches tall! It uses 9-volt alkaline batteries (must be new) or an AC adapter — using an AC adapter with the proper specs is the recommended choice for best performance.
Promising review: "I opened the package and screamed for joy! As I placed the 9-volt battery, my hands were trembling with what was going to happen next! As I turned on the wacky waving inflatable tube man, I knew I had a friend for life. Someone you can really count on cheering you up when you are feeling down. He brought me such joy I started to cry with laughter and happiness." — Robert Wurstner
Get it from Amazon for $11.66.
Promising review: "I opened the package and screamed for joy! As I placed the 9-volt battery, my hands were trembling with what was going to happen next! As I turned on the wacky waving inflatable tube man, I knew I had a friend for life. Someone you can really count on cheering you up when you are feeling down. He brought me such joy I started to cry with laughter and happiness." — Robert Wurstner
Get it from Amazon for $11.66.
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Amazon
A bead-filled weighted eye mask that offers gentle pressure while blocking light. It's helped over 4,000 happy reviewers get decent shut-eye.
The lack of strap makes this perfect for side sleepers. And it's machine washable! Nodpod is a small business that sells sleep aid products.
Promising review: "This eye mask is so soft, perfectly weighted, and works great at keeping the sunlight out. As a side sleeper, this works perfectly. Love the color." — Ali
Get it from Amazon for $38+ (available in seven colors and two fabric types).
Promising review: "This eye mask is so soft, perfectly weighted, and works great at keeping the sunlight out. As a side sleeper, this works perfectly. Love the color." — Ali
Get it from Amazon for $38+ (available in seven colors and two fabric types).
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Amazon
, Amazon
A pack of thick crew socks featuring some very snappily-dressed bears inspired by the iconic Ralph Lauren Polo Bear. But UNLIKE clothing graced with the Polo bear, these don't cost hundreds of dollars.
These fit women's sizes 5–10.
Promising review: "High recommended! Very soft, warm, and cozy socks. True to size. Cute teddy bear on the side. Best Christmas gift. ☺️ ☺️ ☺️ I just received them and I can't wait to wear them." — Elvira
Get a pack of five from Amazon for $14.99 (also available in 19 other styles).
Promising review: "High recommended! Very soft, warm, and cozy socks. True to size. Cute teddy bear on the side. Best Christmas gift. ☺️ ☺️ ☺️ I just received them and I can't wait to wear them." — Elvira
Get a pack of five from Amazon for $14.99 (also available in 19 other styles).
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Amazon
A bottle of ferrofluid to make spiky designs that move and change with just a magnet. It'll be like having a spooky little alien pet.
It's magnetic liquid! Learn more about ferrofluid here or watch a cool video of it here.
Promising review: "Very cool 'toy.' Had no idea what it was, but my son asked for it for Christmas. I was expecting something cheap, but it comes in a nice, little glass bottle that is securely sealed. It's fun to watch the black liquid move around as it is drawn toward the magnet." — JLB
Get it from Amazon for $16.99.
Promising review: "Very cool 'toy.' Had no idea what it was, but my son asked for it for Christmas. I was expecting something cheap, but it comes in a nice, little glass bottle that is securely sealed. It's fun to watch the black liquid move around as it is drawn toward the magnet." — JLB
Get it from Amazon for $16.99.
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A tin of shimmery putty sure to capture the attention of anyone, any age. It's made of nontoxic silicone, so it won't dry out, even if they forget to put it away.
Crazy Aaron's is a small business that sells putty made in the USA. Also check out their best-selling "falling water" putty.
Promising review: "Beautiful, stretchy, and satisfying to play with. The color reminds me of labradorite. Helps with fidgeting." — Rachel
Get it from Amazon for $14.95 (also available in seven other styles).
Promising review: "Beautiful, stretchy, and satisfying to play with. The color reminds me of labradorite. Helps with fidgeting." — Rachel
Get it from Amazon for $14.95 (also available in seven other styles).
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Amazon
, Amazon
Enchanted Creatures — a coloring book from the illustrator Autumnalwood. The storybook-like collection features sweet mushrooms, wizard frogs, cute flower couples, and more images that feel like they jumped straight from Alice in Wonderland.
Grab some viral "silky crayons" to color with.
Promising review: "Great artist-quality coloring book. Paper is nice and thick, and the artwork is seriously the best. I'm a big fan. Highly recommend." — Sarah
Get it from Amazon for $16.95.
Promising review: "Great artist-quality coloring book. Paper is nice and thick, and the artwork is seriously the best. I'm a big fan. Highly recommend." — Sarah
Get it from Amazon for $16.95.