33 Products That Will Make You Think “Huh, That’s An Oddly Specific Thing Someone Decided To Put In The World” – BuzzFeed
The best of the internet, delivered straight to your inbox!Gift GuideBeauty + Personal CareFashionHomeSports + FitnessStoresTechKidsPetsSex ToysView All We hope you love our recommendations! Some may have been sent as samples, but all were independently selected by our editors. Just FYI, BuzzFeed and its publishing partners may collect a share of sales and/or other compensation from the links on this page.Maybe you don’t *need* a tennis-scented candle or an oat milk-shaped vase, but you sure deserve them.BuzzFeed StaffPromising review: “These look just like the real deal and you get four! My Cinderfella loved them.” —queen kGet a set of four from Amazon for $9.99. Otherland is a small business that specializes in unique vegan candles. Here’s what my beloved fellow BuzzFeeder/soul twin Heather Braga has to say about Otherland: “I’m SUCH a fan of Otherland candles. I’ve been burning them in my home for years and, honestly, cannot get enough of them. I’ve given tons of them as gifts as well, and everyone has always raved about how much they love them. They each have a burn time of 55 hours, are made of a coconut and soy wax blend, contain a cotton wick, and are hand poured in the US.”Get it from Amazon for $30 (available in 14 scents). Promising review: “Good gift. Got these for my wife for her basement bar. They’re cute on the pub table and great conversation pieces.” —MJGet it from Amazon for $13.99. I stared at this for months online before caving and buying it, and when I tell you!! It jazzes up my morning coffee in a way that makes my little ’90s baby heart sing. I’ve also loved it on Greek yogurt, oatmeal, and mug cakes. Plus, when I am feeling lonely for a real Thin Mint, and we’re not in Girl Scout cookie season, I’ll shake this on an Oreo Thin to stave off the despair. Get it from Amazon for $4.85 (and try their s’mores seasoning blend, too!). Promising review: “I loved it. Got it for myself because I usually like to hug something when I sleep. It is the perfect size and it’s so soft and squishy! It’s also very cute.” —NancyGet it from Amazon for $27.99. Mindsight is a small business that specializes in calming personal care and decor products. Promising review (for the original style): “I started meditating over a decade ago. Intermittent in the beginning, progressing deeper, and finding new joys over time. With Breathing Buddha, the last thoughts have dropped away as counting breath always seemed to keep me conscious of, well, counting. Granted, I have always dropped the counting after a handful of breaths, but Breathing Buddha has made for a delightful transition as I realize it doesn’t have to count at all. It is a lovely concept, well executed, and very easy to start using.” —LynnGet it from Amazon for $22.95 (available in two styles). Ban.do is a US-based small business that specializes in quirky accessories, home products, and stationery. Promising review: “I absolutely love this vase! It’s very cute and vibrant, just as pictured.” —TexasPoonTapa Get it from Amazon for $25.95. Promising review: “This is the cutest thing. Super mini, like three inches tall. I keep it on my desk at work when whiners come into my office, LOL.” —LuluGet it from Amazon for $7.99.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 HillGet it from Amazon for $19.98 (available in two styles). 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 colors).House Party 2K20 is a small business that specializes in unique serving accessories. Promising review: “I absolutely love this bulldog charcuterie board, it’s the perfect size and it’s made so well. All the dog lovers wanted to know where to purchase one. I used it twice already for two parties and it was a hit!” —RN79Get it from Amazon for $24.95+ (available in two sizes). Promising review: “My best friend loved this for her birthday. She loves Halloween and tea, and this was such a cute and perfect gift.” —Harley NixonGet it from Amazon for $11.99.Dr. Dingus is a small business that specializes in unique gag gifts that encourage human interaction. Promising review: “I’m a CPA specializing in tax at an accounting firm; we get very tense, stressed and fatigued nearing the many tight deadlines. The laughter and snorts the yodeling pickle elicits are priceless and never fail to dispel some of the the above negative states. I purchased this to rival the screaming goat in the next office!” —Ting PetersonGet it from Amazon for $8.99. Smart Sheep is a woman-owned small business that specializes in wool dryer balls. Promising review: “The quality is outstanding! If fuss gets on it, it doesn’t get tangled up, it just sits on top for very easy removal. It’s so effective that it’s cut my drying time down and kept my clothes from the dog hair sticking to my clothes. They are soft and slightly bigger than tennis balls. Mine have stayed in the dryer and a still preforming their job way above expectations.” —Debbie S. Get a set of six from Amazon for $24.95+ (available in five styles). Promising review: “This little silly spoon makes me happy. It is now the #1 spoon everyone looks for in the silverware drawer at our house. Often found in a container of ice cream or a mug of tea living its best little life.” —Emily Get it from Amazon for $9.95 (also available in sets of four and eight). Promising review: “Perfect size and color — so cute! My cupcakes did not stick. I did NOT spray the cups with anything. They were the perfect size. Fluffy. Nonstick. Lightweight. I received several compliments. The cupcakes popped right out of the cups. This brand was perfect! I’m truly impressed.” —Denise Mendez Get a set of six from Amazon for $7.99+ (available in white and pink, plus sets of 12 and 24). Promising review: “I love this little guy. I found him on a BuzzFeed list and had to have it as soon as I saw it! I’ve minced as many as five cloves in it in seconds. It’s a little tricky getting all of the garlic out once minced (I use a silicone basting brush to get most of it but I always use more than the recipe calls for anyway so it’s not a deal breaker). Cleanup is a breeze because he goes right in the dishwasher!” —BarbieGet it from Amazon for $14.95. Promising review: “It’s so cute! It’s a perfect length in my mind, not too long, but not cropped either. Hits right below my belly button and I love that. The sleeves are so so cute! I got this for my 1-year-old’s goose party!” —KeeganGet it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in women’s sizes XXS–XL and four colors). Bones Coffee Company is a small business that specializes in coffee grounds and beans with unique flavors and themes. Promising review: “I originally purchased this coffee last year as a sort of gag gift stocking stuffer for my husband. He’s always been a huge Spider-Man fan so it just felt fun. I thought ‘ah, this is kind of expensive and he probably won’t like the coffee, but at least it will make him smile’ … Fast forward to him trying it and saying it was possibly the best coffee he ever tasted, and now it’s his go-to coffee. Definitely a turn of events I did not expect! Would definitely recommend this brand of coffee though!” —BeccaGet it from Amazon for $17.99 (available in dozens of other fun flavors, including decaf options). Promising review: “It’s so cute!!! I’ve ended up using it so much since getting it, there are plenty of times I’ve avoided using my regular grater but didn’t because box graters are so hard to clean. This one makes it so much simpler, and it goes perfectly with our DND-ish themed home!” —NatalieGet it from Amazon for $14.90. Promising review: “I didn’t believe it would be that good, seeing as that, it was so cheap. But to my surprise, this carpet is absolutely incredible. It’s soft, colorful, and all of my guests love it! you will not regret buying this funky carpet. I can assure you, you are not going to be disappointed. I know that’s hard to believe because you don’t know me, but trust me, you’re going to want to buy this. Believe me.” —izzellaGet it from Amazon for $22.99+ (available in two sizes and two styles).Promising review: “Love this lighter. It has some weight to it, so it feels like a real lighter. It makes a nice click sound when you open and shut it, and is easy to charge with the included cable. The blue lights on the side that show the battery level are neat, and the fact that it looks like a tiny Game Boy is awesome.” —Amazon CustomerGet it from Amazon for $26.88 (available in three styles). Promising review: “I saw this while browsing, and at first, I thought it was a real lens (until I saw the price). I clicked and had to laugh because it incorporated my husband’s two loves — coffee and photography! I got it for him as part of his Christmas gifts, and he loves it. The designer did an excellent job with this. It looks real at first glance, and the raised areas make it very easy to hold. We laughed when he opened it, and it has become one of his favorite mugs.” —SusanGet it from Amazon for $16.88. Check out a TikTok of the magic mushroom funnel in action. Promising review: “I am obsessed with this funnel!!! I juice a lot of citrus and juices for cocktails, and this little guy is the perfect size for bottling. It’s beyond cute and really great quality. I’m always hesitant about buying silicone items, as I don’t want them to be too thin. This is perfect! Sturdy and cute! Can’t get better than that! The perfect addition to any cottagecore kitchen!” —Abbey KlemGet it from Amazon for $13.95+ (available in two sizes). Promising review: “Bought this for a serotonin boost because it’s ridiculously cute. Little did I know how utterly functional it is. No more cracking eggs while dropping them into the pot, no more fishing them out, no more putting them back into the damp cardboard carton where they inevitably are forgotten right next to the equally neglected bag of spring mix. Just in the pot, out the pot, into the fridge where they cutely greet me every time I open the door. Gives me five seconds of joy every time. Highly recommend.” —Kitty M. Get it from Amazon for $19.90 (also available in a bear version). Promising review: “Super cute and great quality. Holding up well so far.” —Amazon CustomerGet a pack of four from Amazon for $11.99 (available in two other styles). The lighters aren’t included, but reviewers mention that the cheap little ones from gas stations work perfectly (but that standard Bic ones were a tight fight)! Promising review: “I can’t even. This is literally the cutest thing I have ever impulse bought. It’s a hit at parties and I giggle every time I remove the cute little hat to use the lighter.” —Catt Pecknold Get a set of two from Amazon for $14.99 (available in five styles). Promising review: “Got these as a gift for a colleague who is building a chicken coop currently. He (and his kids) love this fun desktop toy!” —G. Reich Get it from Amazon for $28. Promising review: “I’ve had my Menstruation Crustacean for almost three years and it’s so lovely. It has helped my cramps a lot and heats up nicely. It also smells nice and is very cute.” —KD VazGet it from Amazon for $19.98 (available in three other styles). Promising review: “I’m super impressed with this cute 8 ball hair clip. The 8 is infused into the plastic and the clip actually grabs your hair and holds it well, which I was a bit concerned about because of the rounded shape.” —LynnGet it from Amazon for $8.99. Promising review: “The kids loved these. They were bigger than I anticipated. They are soft like a good stuffed animal would be — suitable for an emotional support lovie for sure. Quality seems great. The faces on the fries are adorable.” —K. Brown Get it from Amazon for $16.99 (available in 15 other styles). Promising review: “These are very cute, and I love the magnet holder to stick on my fridge so they are easily accessible. Not sure about the durability, haven’t used very long.” —Save the BeesGet a set of 12 clips from Amazon for $14.90. Promising review: “I ordered this lamp because of its appearance. I didn’t NEED a depressed duck lamp … but it has totally filled a void in my life I didn’t know existed. Everyone who sees it pokes it. The lamp is actually very functional. It’s got a really nice set of brightness options and the glow is yellowish, which is much nicer than white in a dim/dark room. One thing that isn’t mentioned in the description is that its legs are utterly floppy. It’s terrific.” —LiteratedGet it from Amazon for $25.99.Reviews have been edited for length and/or clarity.
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