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Tell your brain to “shhhh” and pay attention to this mystery coloring book and $20 back and shoulder massager instead.

As a Senior Shopping Writer at BuzzFeed, I specialize in a broad range of topics, including beauty, cleaning, fashion, personal care, home, fitness, and my beloved “TikTok made me buy it.” My work has been featured across lifestyle and writing publications during my ten years in the digital media space, including Bustle, HuffPost, HelloGiggles, and The Washington Post.

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

Read more about how an epsom salt soak or bath can help with stress and muscle relaxation at Cleveland Clinic.

Promising review: "I bought this product hoping for a fresh, divine scent, and wow, it completely blew me away! I’m usually not one to purchase scented products without smelling them first, but I took a leap of faith and it paid off. Hawaiian Bliss is everything I hoped for and more. The scent is absolutely heavenly; rejuvenating, relaxing, and somehow energizing at the same time. After using it, I feel calmer, refreshed, and even a little happier. I genuinely look forward to using it. I’m already planning to order more, not just for myself but to include in gift baskets for friends and family. If you’re on the fence, go for it. Highly recommend!" —K. Marie

Promising review: "Bought this for my 6-year-old boy, and he absolutely loved them. He even taught his 1-year-old sister how to use them, and she was delighted to see the colors appear on the page. They spent hours on these when they couldn't go outside due to rain or too much heat." —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $4.99+ (available in two styles and an activity pack).  

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 is the most beautiful and calming aromatherapy oil diffuser I have seen. This is incredibly easy to use and features various timer buttons that can be shut off at your discretion. I love to watch its realistic 'flame' effect. The scent emits wonderfully. It also looks beautiful in my home. This was a great value for the price and great quality." —Amanda

Get it from Amazon for $24.99 (available in six styles). 

The kit comes with three different numbered canvas designs, seven paint pots, a mini brush, and an easel.

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

Psst — you can snag a Bob Ross color-by-number coloring book on Amazon, too! 

Lulu Candles is a US-based small business that specializes in scented candles and perfumes. 

Promising review: "This is such a great candle that fills the room quickly with a really nice, strong smell that is soothing and relaxing. I was looking for a less expensive Le Labo Santal 33 scent candle, and this one is very, very close! It's a bit stronger, but I love it! The shipment arrived fast, and I just love how fast it fills up the room without being lit for so long!" —Cristina Bertolotto

Get it from Amazon for $16.95+ (available in three sizes, in gift box options, in packs of two, and in a variety of scents). 

Promising review: "Very pretty candle warmer. I love that it heats from the top light, so the base does not get hot. Plus, the timer is a great feature. It is able to be dimmed or brightened and makes the house smell amazing. Definitely will be buying another one of these." —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $14.95 (also available in 14 other styles). 

Promising review: "I’m really happy with this massager. It’s powerful, easy to use, and truly helps relieve neck and shoulder tension after a long day. I really like the heat function — it feels relaxing and makes the massage more effective. I’ve also used it on my lower back, and it works great. The material feels high-quality, and the design is comfortable. Definitely a good purchase and totally worth recommending." —Carmen lopez urbina

Check out a TikTok of Murdle in action. 

The best part?? Once you finish "Murdling," you can use your sleuthing skills on Volume 2, Volume 3, and a whole BUNCH of other themed Murdle books — PLUS a Murdle board game!! 

Promising review: "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

Check out a TikTok of the foot masks in action. 

I'm a long-ish distance runner, and these were certainly an interesting experience for my feet! You slide them on and, after a few minutes, feel a tingling, mildly burning (in a good way) sensation. It doesn't quite numb your feet, but it relaxes them. I kept them on for 30 minutes and then toweled my feet off, and the tingling sensation slowly faded over the next 30 minutes. After that, my feet felt very refreshed and relaxed at a time of day when they're usually aching from all the miles I put in. The whole thing was a mess-free, easy process, and I will definitely keep them on hand for longer run days! 

Promising review: "Very soothing. My husband and l used these on our European vacation, and they definitely felt good on our feet!" —KS2018

Get a set of three pairs from Amazon for $11.97. 

Promising review: "I bought one of these many years ago and love mine. I just bought this one for a friend as a gift. She loves it! This item is of great quality. Perfect size to do quick, creative work. This board helps a person come into the present. Let the world melt away while they use it. Before you know it, time has slipped by, and the calm has set in. It may be perfect at the office! Definitely would have people stopping by to chill for a minute! (Just a thought.) I would imagine this would be calming for kids, too! Get one for yourself. Leave the world behind." —ClearlyLiving

Here's what BuzzFeeder Heather Braga has to say about it: "I gifted this to my mom, and it's been such a hit! All you have to do is fill the stand with water, dip the bamboo brush in, and start creating! It's surprisingly super soothing and is great because you don't have to think long and hard about what to draw since it disappears anyway! It's a great practice in the 'art of letting go' and is honestly a lovely way to spend an hour unwinding." 

For those new to the concept — instead of adding the color to these, you add the lines to create images within the colors. Sort of like a Rorschach test, but make it whimsical. 

Check out a TikTok of the reverse coloring book in action. 

Promising review: "Kendra Norton’s beautiful art books, Reverse Coloring books, have changed my world! My whole life, I thought I was not creative and therefore, had zero artistic ability. Now, this has become my favorite form of artistic expression. I turn on music and/or an audiobook and allow myself to go for an adventure outside of my mind, beyond my mind, if you will. This has become my favorite way to process through difficult emotions and experiences I’m working through." —K. DeWitt

(Psst — check out these cult-fave black fine point pens on Amazon for a good doodling option!) 

Promising review: "Another great Disney Mystery Coloring book. The spaces in this book are larger than in some of the others in the series, but they make for amazing pictures when they're completed. I've been using Languo acrylic pens to complete mine. I love how the images come together and how detailed they are. I've included pictures of all of the images included in the book." —Matt Hamblin

Marée is a small business that specializes in beauty products. 

Promising review: "Gifted these masks to my sister-in-law, and she loved them. So I figured I’d try them too. What a difference in my skin. I like to leave all masks on a lot longer than most people or directions say. I let the mask gel absorb into my skin. So when I took it off, it was not wet anymore. I woke up the next day with a nice glow and dewy appearance. I will have to get more. I think it actually tightened my eyes and laugh lines, too. I love this product and will continue to buy it. Thank you, Marée!!" —Eugene Cecora 

Get a set of six from Amazon for $9.99. 

Promising review: "My family has traveled to many of these national parks, so I was super excited to work the puzzle; however, when I finished it, I KNEW I wanted to glue and frame it. I love working puzzles, but had never framed one before. I put it in my sitting room, which also has a wall gallery of family pictures from our cross-country trips!" —heather smith

Promising review: "I bought this puzzle for Christmas as a family activity, and it was a huge hit! The Tree of Life stained glass design is absolutely beautiful, and the colors are vibrant and eye-catching. It was definitely challenging, but that made it even more fun for everyone to work on together. We spent several cozy evenings around the table piecing it together and making great holiday memories. If you're looking for a puzzle that brings the family together and keeps everyone engaged, this is a wonderful choice! 🧩🎄😊" —MoD

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

I bought these at the last second for a flight when I lost my way more expensive sleep mask, and can safely say "good riddance" to that old pair — I love this version way more. It's perfectly contoured so it doesn't rub my eyes or mess up my makeup if I'm traveling, the weight is satisfying without being distracting, and it adjusts super quickly and easily without every getting caught in my hair. Also the pink is just absolutely precious, so my little Glinda x Barbie heart is most pleased to show if off. 

Get a pack of two from Amazon for $16.99 (available in seven sets). 

Promising review: "My favorite blanket purchase ever! You know when you purchase a blanket that is so soft and thick like fur. It keeps you very warm, and then you get something on it and have to wash and dry it for the first time. This is the true test, will it come out the same? I am very happy to share it did!! It looks and feels exactly the same. Great purchase!" —Linz

Get it from Amazon for $37.99+ (available in 11 colors and three sizes). 

Psst — a lot of reviewers use silicone or plastic molds to get specific shapes! 

Promising review: "It’s honestly just a really nice material to work with! If you want to create things with clay, this is definitely a good choice! It’s definitely not for professional use, but I feel like that’s a given? I mean, it is Crayola. But all in all, great for those who want to use it for fun!" —Amazon Customer

Promising review: "These earplugs are so good!! I had originally bought a completely different brand (because I was being cheap), and let me tell you, you get what you pay for. I found these Loop earplugs and decided to give them a try, and I’m so glad that I did! They are so comfortable! Made from silicone, so they are flexible and fit great. I’ve slept with them in all night without issues. The noise cancelling is fantastic! Now, does it block everything? No, but I think that’s a good thing for safety reasons. They do block my husband’s chainsaw snoring and that is exactly what I needed them to do." —melanie98837

Get it from Amazon for $24.95 (available in seven colors; check out Loop's Amazon Storefront for more options related to concerts, offices, and parenting)!

Jambo is a small business that specializes in novelty lighting and outdoor products. 

Promising review: "A beautiful lava lamp. Makes really nice tiny bubbles that smush into each other. Can't recommend it enough." —Dave

Get it from Amazon for $29.99+ (available in seven styles and multipacks). 

Promising review: "I bought these after seeing them on TikTok. Gave them a try and I LOOOOVE!! They heat up so fast, and my eyes love them! Mine lasted a good 50 minutes! Will definitely take these on the plane for vacation or any long trips, where I'm not driving. Will definitely add this to my morning and evening routine! Great buy!" —Briana Hightower 

Get a set of 16 from Amazon for $27.99. 

Bambusi is a small business that specializes in quality-made home products. 

Promising review: "Surprisingly sturdy and well made. Assembly and construction is excellent, and the accessories are quite clever. On balance, the tray is impressive and well worth its cost. A thoughtful gift, especially for anyone who likes to relax in the tub, but not without their accessories and a glass of wine." —Barry 

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

Promising review: "The bubbliest of baths; the scents all smell amazing, but not overpowering. The bubbles are fine and plentiful, as well as being gentle on the skin. I have purchased many times and will continue to purchase." —Sydney Carton 

Get it from Amazon for $13.79 (available in four other scents). 

The GIF above shows the clouds syncing to the song "we can't be friends (wait for your love)" by Ariana Grande — you can watch the video with sound here, it's MESMERIZING how well it syncs, especially in the pauses!! 

Promising review: "This LED cloud is straight-up magical. The soft, fluffy look combined with the glowing lights makes it feel like you’ve got a little piece of the sky in your room. It’s lightweight, easy to hang, and instantly adds a dreamy, relaxing vibe. The RGB colors are a huge bonus; I can switch from calming blues to dramatic purples or party-mode rainbow with a click. Perfect for bedrooms, gaming setups, or just making your space feel unique." —Angel

Get it from Amazon for $20.99+ (also available in two- and three-packs). 

Teeccino is a small business that specializes in coffee-like herbal teas 

I love tea in the morning, but I always want something that tastes strong and bitter to go with my dessert at night. Decaf coffee felt too risky, since there's still a bit of caffeine in it. Enter Teeccino, which tastes miles better than decaf coffee, and is fully caffeine-free. It's so rich that it feels like it has notes of chocolate in it, and so satisfying that I had to check the label a zillion times just to make sure I hadn't misread it, and it secretly was coffee. Nope — just a very delicious faux coffee beverage that pairs well with every dessert in my pantry. 

Get a 25-count of single-serve bags from Amazon for $16.99 (available in other sizes). 

Check out the Teeccino Amazon storefront for a TON of other herbal caffeine-free flavors and varieties! 

Each set comes with a 100-color palette, a sketch pencil, a sponge, a swatch sheet, and three water brush pens. 

Promising review: "Love collecting watercolor sets, and this one is amazing — so many exquisite colors to paint with. Creativity is everything, and imagination with all these colors is unlimited. Pure happiness!" —pve

Promising review: "This is exactly what I was looking for! It lays flat to easily complete the word search and not have to fight with the book. There are different types of puzzles, and some have extra secret searches! It’s great for the slow days at work!! I will definitely be buying more of these word searches!" —Roy Y Hahn

Check out a TikTok of the reading pillow in action. 

Promising review: "I’m loving my new pillow. It has been the best money I have spent on an item. I’m a reader and love that this pillow gives me good support. It stays firm. It’s a good-sized pillow. It gives good support for your shoulders and neck. It doesn’t weigh too much, and it is thick. It doesn’t make you hot at night when you’re asleep or when you’re just reading. I love that you can use it in so many different ways. I have even used it to hold my laptop when I’m working." —Malone

Get it from Amazon for $39.72+ (clip the coupon on the product page for this price; available in three colors).

Promising review: "The perfect sound machine! This sound machine is great for all uses: relaxation, sleep, a little one, a pet. It’s easy to use and has different sound options to pick from. The light feature is awesome too, giving you several different light options, should you want to change the ambiance. You can also set a timer or leave the sound on for 'infinity.' Great product, highly recommend. Easy use and aesthetically pleasing!" —Jamie

Get it from Amazon for $21.98 (available in three colors). 

Promising review: "These are great! I've struggled with insomnia for the past couple of years. I wish I'd found these sooner. They are extremely comfortable. When I fall asleep, I rarely sleep for more than an hour straight. These allow me to comfortably play a podcast or meditation to get myself back to sleep. I'm only two nights in on using these, and I know I don't want to be without them. Battery life is great. I probably played them for a total of five hours during the night and woke up with them still having 70% battery remaining. I probably won't use these for a workout because I don't have to wash them all the time, but for insomnia or anyone who just likes to fall asleep listening to something, these are amazing." —Jesse Brown

Get it from Amazon for $15.99 (available in 27 colors). 

Woobles is a small business that specializes in crochet kits. 

Promising review: "Excellent gift for beginners looking to explore crochet or knitting. Materials were high quality and everything was very clearly explained. End product looked great too." —Nick

Get it from Amazon for $29.99 (available in seven styles, and also as Snoopy, which made weepy with nostalgic joy). 

Bliss Collections is a family-owned, Wisconsin-based business established in 2012 that specializes in stationery, planners and pads, and drinkware.

Promising review: "I got this for my mental health when I was in a really bad place mentally, and I was trying to figure out why I was having so many panic attacks. This made me feel on top of stuff and gave me something to look forward to. Super cute, super cheap, and it makes me happy." —katelyn

Get a 50-sheet pad from Amazon for $7.99. 

Cup Cozy Pillow is a small business that specializes in family-friendly snack and drink organizers. 

Check out a TikTok of the Cup Cozy Deluxe Pillow in action.

Promising review: "This thing is great! I’m home on maternity leave with my new baby and spend most of my time on the couch under a sleeping baby. This product makes it easy for me to keep my drinks, remote, etc close by even with dogs running around. It’s a little more expensive than I would have liked but it works and I love it so money well spent!" —Amber

Get it from Amazon for $34.99 (available in nine patterns). 

Promising review: "It does help if you have some sinus congestion to relieve it somewhat when you use it in the shower. I do like the scent and find it hfelps to relax you as you steam in the shower. It is not overpowering, but it eases your body and mind. Would recommend." —Amazon Customer 

Get a set of five from Amazon for $7.58. 

Promising review: "I love this light! The stars are beautiful, the colors are beautiful. I like that it shuts off in four hours. I use it in my house so I don’t have to turn the lights on all the time. I like it so much, I just ordered three more to give to my grandchildren. It also has sounds like the sound of rain, or ocean waves. And you can even play your regular music on it. Don’t be afraid to try it! It’s like having the northern lights anytime you want." —Amy J Nelson

Get it from Amazon for $33.99 (available in five colors). 

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