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Now I know what a horse-shark looks like, and I can even be the proud owner of one.

I'm a resident writer, cat mom, and obsessive online shopper who is passionate about quirky pet products, home decor, size-inclusive fashion, and, above all, perfumes.

Promising review: "Saw Urban Outfitters had a tomato lamp for $100 and said hell naw. But then this lamp came along from the Amazon gods for $30 and no way I could pass up such a sick lamp. Smaller than anticipated but is immaculate. Runs almost everyday/all day and has been doing great for a year now. After a few hours, it automatically goes to the strobing setting. Remote has never failed me yet (knock on wood)." —Samantha L.

Grab some butane fuel here. The flame goes out when pointed down, so you'll have to pick up your candles before (carefully) lighting them. 

Promising review: "This thing is impressive. It shoots out a 4–5 inch jet of flame that starts blue and then melts into a brilliant magenta that reminds one of Darth Vader's lightsaber. It is well made, entirely of metal, and has quite a hefty weight to it." —PDT

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

Promising review: "I absolutely love these. I am actually motivated to do dishes. They're a little asymmetrical, but that seems like part of their charm! It's the perfect size, the color is as shown, it works well, and it appears to be good quality." —Ky

Get a pack of two from Amazon for $23.10.

Promising review: "Followed instructions for use and had great results cleaning a nightmare of a mess from baked-on chili in the microwave." —Rj

Promising review: "Totally matched my cherry decor for my business' bathroom (art gallery). It made me laugh. It's art and a toilet brush! Not sure who else needs a toilet brush shaped like a cherry. Apparently, I did though. No losers here. Lol." —Rudy P. 

Get it from Amazon for $19.99 (also available in an orange shape)

Promising review: "So why do I like mopping slippers? I have a 2-year-old, and the slippers are great for mopping up little splashes. Drops of water from doing dishes and the extra padding is nice. No paper towels wasted, and it's immediate. Plus, these are cute. You have to have a sense of whimsy for this functional novelty item." —G. Kim

Get it from Amazon for $13.99+ (available in four sizes and 15 styles).

Promising review: "I bought it for my friend's gift basket, and I honestly expected it to be smaller. It’s actually a perfect size and SUPER SUPER SOFT. I swear I'm not tryna be dramatic to try and sell you on this. It’s just that whoever thought of a banana duck as a concept needs to get a raise!" —Plush owner

Get it from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in four sizes and five styles).

Medley Hills Farm is an Ohio-based, family-owned small business that specializes in unique candies, snacks, and baking supplies. 

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

Promising review: "Easy to use, easy to clean. Makes great waffles/pancakes. Heats up quickly and indicates when waffles are complete. My son loves to make these with me." —erin j. 

Get it from Amazon for $29.99 (available in seven other styles, including Sonic and My Little Pony). 

Promising review: "Perfect gift! Looks delicious. The blanket legit looks like a giant tortilla. It is so soft and would be perfect for one of those lazy days on the couch. This is such a fun gift!! I got this for a friend's birthday gift, and he was thrilled. He eats burritos like four times a week, though, so this was too fitting for him. 😂" —shae

Get it from Amazon for $15.99+ (available in six sizes and five styles, including a pizza version).

Promising reviews: "I'm moving into a dorm for my freshman year of college and totally bought this as an impulse purchase. My mother thinks it's the stupidest thing she's ever laid eyes on, but I LOVE it. It's going to look so cute on my desk in my new room, so much so that it makes listening to my mom whine about 'responsible choices' worth it." —Mel

"Looks very cute and has three different brightness settings. My 4-year-old loves this as her new night light, and it's easy enough to operate for a toddler. Highly recommend." —James

Get it from Amazon for $15.99 (available in two colors).

Promising review: "This product is well constructed, easy to use, and does exactly what it’s supposed to do. It’s clear that attention was given to both quality and functionality. Very satisfied with the purchase!" —M. J. Rodriguez

Promising review: "Great gift item for the person in your life who can't get enough joy out of farts." —Rachel S. 

Promising review: "I bought these as a joke when I was house sitting for my parents while they were gone for a month. I ended up actually saying ‘good morning’ and ‘good night’ to the trash cans every day because they were staring at me. I didn't want to be rude. 10/10 would buy again. My parents seem to enjoy them as well because they never took them off." —Easton 

Get a 4-inch set of two from Amazon for $6.99 (also available in a 7-inch size and larger packs).

This kit comes with tools, instructions, the pellet, and a guide to help match the bones to their possible species of origin. 

Promising review: "My 7-year-old biologist loved this product. It took him a couple of days of frequent, intermittent focus to completely excavate the entirety of the pellet. He loved guessing via the booklet what animal each bone belonged to. There was no smell, and the packaging was nice. It contained tools, instructions, and the pellet. It was very interesting to see and dig and spot bones and fur, we even found a still whole ear, we think. WE love it and will buy again soon!" —ChaiChaiTrain

Get it from Amazon for $8.99 (available in three sizes; also available in multipacks). 

Silver Buffalo is a small business that specializes in fandom-themed homeware and gifts. 

Promising reviews: "Super good quality. Very, very, very soft. Super good artwork, but keep in mind the blanket is thin." —Michael Warren

"This blanket is SO soft and SO detail oriented. This blanket is both light weight and cozy at the same time (very helpful when sleeping because it feels so soft for the skin). Both the front and back of the blanket have the design. I’d love if it was a bit bigger, but honestly I’m so satisfied. This blanket does not at all shed! The design is so cute and intricate, I’d definitely recommend it as a gift to someone. Quality over quantity for sure !!" —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $19.99 (available in 30+ other pop culture–themed styles).

Check out a TikTok of the cactus dryer ball. 

Promising review: "This is my first time using these, and I'm already in love! I saw someone say these can catch hair, but I didn't know if these would really catch hair until I used them. They even captured cat hair, which is life changing for me! 😄😻" —E & D

Get a set of four from Amazon for $8.99 (also available in a pack of six, and two other styles).

Promising review: "I was quite skeptical of all the hype, but decided to try it out anyway. This stuff actually works! Two weeks in and my stubborn blackheads are almost gone, and my skin is much clearer. Holy grail!" —Tmuk

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

Promising review: "This book is a must for any wine and food lover! It’s bright and cheerful — filled with incredible USEFUL pairings (priced high to low), informative advice along the way (to surely help make you sound more wise at your next dinner sitting), entertaining personal tales, and fun, cheeky photographs. It’s refreshingly approachable for a topic/category that can often feel daunting. Can’t wait to buy for friends + family this holiday season — just the right price to share with a bottle of the vino!" —Amanda S.

Your friends' stress ball collections WISH they were as cool as this.

Promising reviews: "Genius design! Exactly as advertised! The best fidget toy in my collection now! I will buy more." —April A.

"These little octopi have air-filled heads to squish, and very bendy limbs. It's adorable and small, fits around your wrist as pictured, and works as a phone stand too! Enjoy it!" —Ali

Get it from Amazon for $12.99 (available in five colors).

Promising reviews: "Sturdy, amazing quality! Had a girls' trip where we bought each other phone cases, and I found this gem to glue to my friend's/victim's case. He showed up in all her photos like he was taking a selfie. Best purchase ever, it’s so stupid hilarious. I’m gonna order one for myself. 😂" —C.C.

"Sent this to my daughter, unprovoked, for no other reason other than I thought it would be hilarious. She had no idea it was coming. She was both completely confused and laughing hysterically after she opened it. She then sent me a picture she had taken of her boyfriend a couple of weeks prior, of him at the store holding a stuffed version of this exact same thing. She's 23. I'm 43. We just get each other. ❤️" —Casey Madalena

Get it from Amazon for $15.99 (also available in a plush version and a mini plush version). 

Promising review: "These kitty coasters are the perfect blend of cute and practical! The craftsmanship is excellent, with intricate details that bring the cat design to life. They’re thick enough to protect my furniture from hot or cold drinks without being bulky. Plus, they add such a fun and cozy touch to my home decor! I’ve received so many compliments on them from guests — they’re definitely a conversation starter. Bonus: they make a fantastic gift for any cat lover. Highly recommend!" —Rene

Get a set of three from Amazon for $8.99. 

Promising review: "I absolutely love this tea infuser! It's perfect and adorable! I love his scythe because it helps hook him onto the side of the cup. I feel he steeps the tea rather well. Cleaning him is super easy! It's also fairly easy to get the tea leaves out of him. None seem to get caught on anything on the inside. It's one of those little things that's well worth it. It makes having tea fun! Works wonderfully and I feel it is the perfect size for the cup I use." —supergirl

Promising review: "So SO CUUUTE! 10/10!! Good product and keeps my straw from getting bugs or germs on it! Plus, it’s really cute." —JennA

Get a set of four from Amazon for $5.99. 

Promising review: "I have trichotillomania and really love these little guys. They help refocus my habit, and the pull is very satisfying and realistic. I've had to repurchase already, and I'll reorder more in the future. Can't recommend these enough, as I've been searching for this type of tool for a long time." —Danika Hill

Get it from Amazon for $19.99 (available in nine styles).

Promising review: "A fun read while eating breakfast or chilling at the beach! My husband loves the fun facts in this book! I purchased another one for my mother-in-law's birthday gift and she loves it! A great book for teens as well!" —Ohana Maui

Check out a TikTok of the pill dispenser in action. 

Promising review: "So I am horrible about remembering if I took my pills. And I HATE digging into the old pill boxes or doing the tip over. I don't know what it is, but I have always disliked it. I hung this on my wall right by the kitchen, so I pass it like 5,000 times a day, and I can't not see it. It is so fun pushing the little orange button to watch the meds fall out. I mean, it kind of feels like a really weird game of Wheel of Fortune, but I like it." —Grofica

Get it from Amazon for $29.98+ (available in four colors). 

Novelty888 is a small business that specializes in delightfully and oddly specific talking buttons. 

Promising review: "Got this for my wife to keep on her desk. She said it’s been a big hit in the office! If she or her coworkers are having a tough time, this lightens the mood with just the press of a button." —Daniel

BuzzFeed Shopping writer Emma Lord says, "As you can see from the above GIF, I bought these for myself, and I love them to pieces. TBH, I use them as decor every bit as much as I use them to eat. Sometimes I just keep them in my work area to light them up during the day to feel fancy. They toggle back and forth between a bunch of different colors, like red, blue, yellow, purple, and multicolor, so you can either make them match *or* have a red and blue one together and bring ~balance~ to the Force."

Get it from Amazon for $11.97 (available in two styles).

Promising review: "I love it. I brought it for my desk, and I’m in love with my little froggy. It comes already assembled. The color is true to the picture, and it is just so cute! It even rocks back and forth, which is fun and useful when you need to fiddle with something." —Amber

Get it from Amazon for $6.99+ (available in four styles).

Bones Coffee Company is a small business that specializes in coffee grounds and beans with unique flavors and themes. 

Promising review: "Hands down the best coffee I have ever had. No rotgut, no jitters, SUPER clean flavor, smells wonderful! Will forever buy Bones now!" —Jillian White

Get it from Amazon for $19.99 (also available in other fun flavors).

Promising review: "This is seriously the best thing I’ve ever spent money on!! Got tired of them breaking bird feeders...This is pure entertainment! ...Multiple squirrels use this every day, all day. Even birds and a raccoon at night! As soon as I go outside in the morning to refill, I can hear all the birds calling each other lol! They love the overspill on the ground." —Amazon Customer

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