If You Need A New Obsession, Check Out These 29 Fun And Practical Items

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Time to add “can I legally adopt a magnet shaped like a succulent” to your recent Google search history.

1. A set of book-shaped sponges, aka what happens when Cinderella and Belle collaborate on your birthday gift. 

Promising review: “Everything about these sponges is great. The design and printing is very well done, with clear tasteful colors, and the sponges themselves are quality. I use them in the guest bathroom sink with the soap dish and they actually strike your eye, a little pop of art — that’s how nicely the printing is done. I bought them for me but they would be a wonderful book club gift.” —isecond

Get a set of three from Amazon for $10. 

2. A retro-style Tupperware Classic Mix-N-Store Pitcher Set in nostalgic mint green and candy pink colors that will give your baking and cooking projects the sweetest vintage touch. These mixing bowls feature handles and lids with a spout for easing pouring, and are airtight for easy storage while you’re prepping. 
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Promising review: “Love these, they are so cute and I love that they are vintage-looking. I loved using my mom’s growing up, so I just had to buy these when I saw them. They are Tupperware so they are well made and will last forever!” —JMReviews

Get the set from Amazon for $32.99 (and check out Tupperware’s Vintage Collection for more styles!). 

3. A set of 3D succulent fridge magnets perfect for the fridge or the office so you can extend your Plant Parenthood aesthetic to every adorable corner of your life. 

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Promising review: “These succulent magnetic plants are so cute! They’re a heavy weight and hold any picture or papers. Got these for my work and everyone LOVES these! Best ever!” —Miss Mom’s

Get a set of four from Amazon for $12.99 (available in four succulent styles, and also in sushi and ramen styles!). 

4. A Baccarat Rouge 540-inspired moisturizing body wash infused with white jasmine, red currant, and sweet amber that reviewers swear by for a cheap alternative to keep that delectably luxe scent on them all day long. Nothing wrong with smelling a lil’ ~~expensive~~! 

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I bought this after being peer-pressured by all the lovely reviews and I’m happy to report it lives up to the hype. The scent is lovely — it has depth with a hint of floral, but it’s light and not at all overpowering. My favorite thing about it is how easily it pairs with other scents, because I am a body mist gremlin who swaps out her scents every day. The lather is also deeply satisfying and I feel quite refreshed and squeaky clean without ever feeling dry. 

Promising review: “Cremo’s body wash is nothing short of exceptional. If you’re a fan of luxurious fragrances, this product will quickly become your new favorite. It boasts an incredible scent that perfectly mimics Baccarat Rouge 540 — a fragrance renowned for its sophisticated and captivating aroma. What sets this body wash apart is not just its stunning scent but also its longevity. The fragrance lingers beautifully throughout the day, ensuring you stay enveloped in that luxurious aroma long after your shower.” —Ralph D. Thompson II

Get it from Amazon for $9.99. 

5. A NeeDoh “Dream Drop,” the latest release from the *elite* Needoh sensory fidget toy line for anyone who wants to add more calm and focus to their day. This goo-filled, delightfully colorful fidget has a satisfying squish with a “slow rise” before going back to its original shape. Reviewers also love that it doesn’t have the kind of stickiness that picks up debris and makes it hard to clean. 

Schylling is a small business that specializes in modern and retro toys, games, and sets. 

Promising review: “Great, and I love that it has a tray to sit on. I love how firm this is to squeeze, and the slow release is really relaxing. The included dish is a great touch — it keeps it clean and gives it a dedicated spot to rest.” —AZMOM

Get it from Amazon for $7.29 (the color is either blue, pink, or purple and gets selected for you at random)!

Check out the rest of the Needoh fidget toy options on their Amazon storefront! 

6. A sword-shaped grater for anyone out there who isn’t just a cheese lover, but a cheese gladiator. Fight valiantly, my dairy-tolerant friends. 
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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!” —Natalie

Get it from Amazon for $14.90. 

7. Death Wish Instant Coffee Packets so downright (dare I say, DANGEROUSLY) delicious that even the biggest coffee snobs you know might trade in their precious pour-overs. That is, if they can handle the 300 mg of caffeine per cup 👀. 
Note: According to the Mayo Clinic, up to 400 mg of caffeine is safe for most healthy adults. 

Check out a TikTok of the Deathwish Instant Coffee in action. (Also I read at least one review of someone PUTTING THIS IN THEIR MORNING SMOOTHIE, some of you are WILD.) 

Death Wish Coffee is a small business that specializes in coffee pods, grounds, whole beans, and more. 

Promising review: “So let me start by saying that this coffee is delicious and works if you’re someone like me who wants to stay awake. I work night shifts at a hospital, and in the mornings, when I get home, I’m quite tired and sleepy. I made myself a cup of coffee and waited for it to work. Now let me tell y’all!!! This coffee kept me awake for hours!! BOY, WAS I WOWED INDEED … best believe I went ahead and ordered three more boxes. This is now my to-go coffee if I need a BOOST!!!!!! If you like coffee and want to stay awake, then BUY THIS COFFEE!!! I’m happy I no longer have to take naps to get re-energized.” —nancy

Get a pack of eight from Amazon for $10.99. 

9. A soft plush iPhone 15 case you can get in a ton of cool aesthetics — just imagine how cozy this will feel the next time you’re having an Anxious Day For No Reason (Thanks, Brain!!) and want something snuggly in your immediate vicinity. 

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You can grab these for iPhone 16 Pro and the iPhone 13, too! 

Promising review: “I love this case! The texture is so unusual, the design is great, and it’s easy to clean! I just wash it with soap in the sink and let it air dry. Super affordable and good quality.” —K A 

Get it from Amazon for $13.99 (available in 23 styles). 

10. A set of eye-popping fine point pens designed not to bleed through pages for planners and journals, so you can — gasp — color code your to-do lists, journals, and calendar in the cutest way possible. 
Promising review: “I got these to help motivate me to write in a journal to help my mental health. They work great, and I LOVE seeing all the different colors in my journal! It makes me happy. :)” —Ella B. 

“I love these pens. They were on a TikTok review, I thought I would give them a shot. I don’t doodle, I write. They write smooth like a felt tip pen. Plus the option of colors, yahoo! For $7 you can’t go wrong!” —Heatherfoy68

Get a set of 18 from Amazon for $8.99.

11. A set of vinyl coasters to give your coffee table a delightfully retro nostalgic touch *and* protect it from the perils of condensation. 

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Promising review: “Good gift. Got these for my wife for her basement bar. They’re cute on the pub table and great conversation pieces.” —MJ

Get it from Amazon for $11.99. 

12. A “Grievance Journal,” or rather a “burn book for the discerning misanthrope” — a darkly funny, satisfying, and cathartic journal with 52 prompts so you can purge yourself of the ~~darkness~~ of your daily irritations and inconveniences without alarming all your friends and neighbors. (Well, any more than you already do 😈.) 

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Promising review: “Bought this intending to gift it to a friend but ended up getting really into the prompts and decided to keep it for myself. WOW, what an awesome way to vent and articulate the negativity you’re feeling by actually forcing yourself to form coherent thoughts around your emotions. Cheaper and more effective than therapy, buying several more for friends and fam.” —Alex

Get it from Amazon for $27.99. 

13. A ridiculously chic cat trinket dish purrrfect if you’re someone who misplaces their jewelry so often that everyone in your life is like, “You’ve got to be kitten me.” 

Promising review: “Super cute! Put my rings on it so I always know where I put them. I’ve had days I had to look for them since I misplaced them. Not anymore.” —Kate Ekstrom

Get it from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in two cat styles and 26 other styles). 

14. The 369 Method Manifestation Journal, which you may find helpful not just for setting plans to achieve your goals, but to better help define them for yourself. The journal explains the “Law Of Attraction” method for manifesting, and gives you 12 weeks of space to help make your goals a reality, with lines to write your manifestations three times in the morning, six in the afternoon, and nine at night. 

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Promising review: “This book is exactly what I needed to start my journey to a better life in 2024. This journal helped me write down my goals and mentally practice a positive outlook. I am excited for the journey ahead.” —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $7.79. 

15. A spinning disco ball wax warmer with rotating colors so you can have a lil’ dance party and celebrate how glorious your bedroom smells. 
Promising review: “Surprised at the good quality of this product. It works great and heats up wax cubes in no time! Would definitely recommend.” —Megan Hughes

Get it from Amazon for $31.97. 

16. A mushroom-growing kit that grows right there in the packaging, so you can add some sweet, sweet umami flavors to all your favorite dishes by sautéing, roasting, or air frying them up.

Back To The Roots is a California-based small business founded by two college friends that specializes in indoor gardening kits with a mission to reconnect families to food.

Promising review: “This product has been so much fun to watch! I followed the directions, exactly as written, and the mushrooms began growing within 3–4 days. I will say that I did soak them for close to 10 hours before putting them back in the box to grow and I believe this helped a ton. I also kept the box inside by a window with the blinds closed in order for them to get indirect sunlight. The mushrooms grew tremendously for almost a week before they started to shrink so I clipped them to cook with and they were DELICIOUS! This was such a fun product and process to watch.” —Steph A

Get it from Amazon for $19.97. 

17. A set of delightfully chaotic but durable magnetic pigeon bag clips for anyone who gets ~peckish~ for chips and cereal and wants a fun way to seal the bag. 

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Promising review: “Super cute and great quality. Holding up well so far.” —Amazon Customer

Get a pack of four from Amazon for $11.99 (available in two other styles). 

18. A three-tier ring floor lamp for anyone who wants a lighting option that isn’t going to bore them to tears. This not only has unique, sophisticated flair, but comes with adjustable brightness so you can curate the room’s mood. 

Brightech is a California-based small business that specializes in home lighting. 

Promising review: “The light is nice! It’s a unique-looking light. I love how it has three different settings so you can adjust the brightness. It fits perfectly with my reading chaise and goes well with the rest of my living room decor. The only con I have is I wish the cord was clear instead of black, it sticks out. Other than that, I love the light. I’d definitely recommend it to others.” —Carmelita Joy

Get it from Amazon for $79.99+ (available in four colors).

19. A dual beverage Stanley cup separator so you can have TWO beverages in ONE GIANT CUP. It’s a free-for-all of bevvy combos. Apple cider + seltzer, iced tea + lemonade, High Noon plus — you know what, I’ll let you choose that journey for yourself.  😉

Each set comes with two silicone separators and two straws in different colors adapted to a 40-ounce Stanley cup. 

Promising review: “I love this separator! It fits in snugly and comes with two straws. Works well with my 40-ounce Stanley!” —Dana Daily 

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

20. A Gilmore Girls—themed mug perfect for those days when you need the calm of Stars Hollow shenanigans and coffee banter immediately, but  are stuck doing capitalism until you can get your hands on the television remote. 
Silver Buffalo is a small business that specializes in fandom-themed homeware and gifts. 

Promising review: “It’s a cup of happiness. LOL, I believe there is a science in the mug you choose every morning for your coffee. Product-wise, it is very good quality, colorful, dishwasher safe. Worth the purchase.” —Dana

Get it from Amazon for $28.99. 

21. A sardine tin cosmetic bag because as sweet as your makeup looks are, the truth is you’re always a little salty. 

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Promising review: “Spacious. I love this little pouch, it’s so cute and even bigger than I thought it’d be.” —Sarah R. 

Get it from Amazon for $12.99+ (available in 10 colors). 

22. A miniature book hair clip that exudes some real “yeah, I pregamed this season of Bridgerton by rereading all the books” energy. 

Britt’s Highlights/Etsy

Britt’s Highlights is a Florida-based Etsy shop established in 2021 that specializes in unique hair accessories. 

Promising review: “This hair clip is adorable. The clasps are nice and strong, and the books are very secure. I really think this is a book lover’s dream accessory.” —Maggie

Get it from Britt’s Highlights on Etsy for $19.96. 

23. A “Soap Opera Sponge Holder” because you know who is the biggest diva of them all?? That burnt cheese that refuses to budge from your plate. Reviewers love this for livening up their kitchen sinks *and* bathrooms, since it will hold metal scrubbers, sponges, and even small loofahs! 
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Each diva comes with her own metal scrubber included. 

Promising review: “This is the funniest thing — makes me laugh every time I’m at the sink. Lord knows we need to laugh these days!” —Laura Bajuk

Get it from Amazon for $15.90. 

24. A set of Mason jar-inspired salt and pepper shakers for the sweet lil’ nostalgic touch your kitchen counters deserve. 

Promising review: “I’m going for a farmhouse vibe in my kitchen and these were perfect! Very cute and functional! Exactly as pictured!” —Madison Gandy

Get it from Amazon for $17.98 (available in two sizes and eight colors). 

25. A guided visual sloth “breathing partner” you can use for meditation and calm to shift your mindset. This is designed to guide you through either the popular 4/7/8 or 5/5 “calming breaths” to help reduce stress and anxiety, using colors that fade in and out softly as cues. Bonus: it’s kid-friendly! 
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.” —Lynn

Get it from Amazon for $22.95 (available in four styles). 

26. A set of pink tennis balls, because whether you’re going full Wimbledon or chucking these around for your dog’s entertainment, you DESERVE to be doing it as cutely as possible. 💕 Bonus: a portion of the proceeds will go to benefit breast cancer research! 
Promising review: “Love the quality, and it’s easy to distinguish on public courts when everyone has the other balls. I even got my boyfriend and his coworkers hooked on these pink balls. They are convenient and adds personality to the court.” —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $9.98. 

27. A waterproof retro-style Bluetooth speaker designed like a mini radio so you can blast your playlists as adorably as possible. Reviewers love how portable this little gizmo is, and how well the sound carries despite its size! 
Promising review: “This is a great little speaker at an awesome price. I charged it when I opened the package on arrival, and it’s been playing all day with no problem. Great sound, and surprising how the sound carries; it’s in the living room, and I’m in the kitchen, but it sounds like it’s right next to me. Recommend this item for sure.” —Cindy Treffer

Get it from Amazon for $15.20 (available in nine styles).  

28. A set of silicone teacup cupcake liners so you can have your cake and “drink” it, too. Reviewers loved these for tea parties and cupcake decorating parties! 

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 $9.99 (available in white and pink, plus sets of 12 and 24). 

29. A set of cowboy straw toppers to add some much-needed “yeehaw!” into your hydration regimen, and keep your straws safe from germs out here in the wild, bacterial West. 

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 $5.94 (available in five styles). 

Reviews have been edited for length and/or clarity.