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Whether you prefer practical gifts like a travel duffel bag or quirky picks like a popcorn bucket vase, this list has got you covered.

I am a contributor and former resident writer at BuzzFeed Shopping, where I covered everything from fashion to kitchen products — but beauty and travel are my bread and butter (and shopping vices).

Promising review: "I've tried soooo many different types of earbuds over the years with no success. But these Purity open-air headphones are the first pair I've ever tried that actually fit well, don't hurt, and sound great! So, after many years of trying, I've FINALLY found the right ones for my ears!! Woohoo! They are comfortable, lightweight, have great sound clarity, are easy to operate, have great battery life, and people can hear me clearly when I talk on the phone with them.  I definitely recommend these, especially if regular in-ear buds don't work for you either." —CPic

Get it from Amazon for $16.99 (available in 32 styles). 

Promising review: "I love this book vase. I added some silk flowers, and it looks great. The size is just right on my dresser." —Rachel

Get it from Amazon for $15.99 (available in six styles and sets of two). 

For those new to the concept — instead of adding color to these, you add 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

(check out these cult-fave black fine point pens for $8.99 on Amazon for a good doodling option!) 

Reviewers especially love that it comes in so many colors, so family members can each have their own! 

Check out a TikTok of the backpack chair in action. 

Promising review: "Super recommended! We have only used it a few times, but it has saved my poor legs and our arms from having to carry stuff at events. It is super lightweight, comfortable to wear, and has lots of space. I am a bigger girl, and it holds me just fine sitting on it." —Purehoney

Get it from Amazon for $29.98 (available in 19 colors/prints).  

Promising review: "Okay! So, I was skeptical at first, but honestly, this stick is life-changing!!! In a matter of minutes, my skin felt hydrated and plumped. After an hour, still hydrated. No greasy after-feeling, very light, and you can feel your skin hydrated and absorbing. I love the fact that you can use it on your eyes, lips, and wrinkles!! Game changer for me, will def try the others!" —Kristy 

Get it from Amazon for $24.99 (also available in four other formulas). 

Frost Buddy is a small business that specializes in universal thermal-controlling drinkware. 

It comes with a lid, so you can also use it as a regular thermos to keep drinks icy cold and super hot! And, you can even pop a hot coffee cup into this to keep it warm. 

Promising review: "I absolutely love this! I use this all the time for my Starbucks coffee, and it is amazing! I'll get iced coffee at 9 a.m. and still have ice in it at 7 p.m. I have many Frost Buddy products now, and their entire line is phenomenal. This is definitely a must-have item for coffee or tea drinkers. I love that it also comes with a leakproof lid, so you can put your own drink in there, too. Overall, awesome product!" —EHW

Get it from Amazon for $39.99 (available in 53 styles). 

Promising review: "The hype on TikTok is real about this scent. It’s very warm and vanilla-smelling. Almost like a beachy vibe. I hate how no one would give me any kind of explanation on how it smelled, but glad I jumped on the bandwagon with this one." —Karli Bullins

Get it from Amazon for $26+ (available in two sizes; also available in 13 other scents).

Promising review: "A must-have! This cover-up is perfect! The sleeve length is dreamy. Truly, I've been looking for a cover-up like this since my teens, and nothing was ever just right. If you're on the fence, just do it! Material feels nice. It is a smidge heavy to me, but it will be perfect for the evenings around the pool or on the beach." —Keirsten

Get it from Amazon for $29.99+ (available in women's sizes S–XXL and 25 colors/styles). 

Promising review: "These are the best floaties!! They are perfect for vacation because they take up no space in your luggage. You can also sit on them in a few ways, like lying back or sitting upright with the floats on either side. I bring them on vacation, and people always ask where I got them. They're perfect for lying back with a cool drink." —Jenna DiPaolo

Get it from Amazon for $17.99+ (available in eight colors, two sizes, and packs of two or three). 

Promising review: "This bag is amazing!! It’s the perfect size for all my gym stuff. Clothes, shoes, a water bottle, pre-workout, headphones, toiletries, etc., and it can be made taller or shorter with these little buttons on the side that you can snap down. Very cute. It also has some internal mesh pockets to help better separate things. If you're thinking about it, just buy it! You won’t regret it." —Sarah Chambers

Get it from Amazon for $18.99+ (available in two sizes and dozens of colors).

Check out a TikTok of the rainbow wine glasses in action. 

 Promising review: "Love these! Wasn’t ready to splurge on Estelle stemmed glasses, so I got these instead. I’ve run them through the dishwasher once so far, and they held up fine. Glass is thin near the top, which I love in a wineglass. I would recommend!" —Tricia

Get a set of six from Amazon for $49.95 (available in 12 color combinations/styles). 

Promising review: "The quality is amazing. Bright white, ceramic! I loved them so much I ordered another set! Obsessed with them!" —christina lowie

Get a set of two from Amazon for $22.49+ (available in three sizes). 

Promising review: "This is an amazing speaker for traveling or going to the beach. It's portable, and you can hang it so it doesn't get dirty with sand or dust around you. It is very useful for hiking because it is light, making it easy to carry, as you can see in the picture. The battery life is really good. I've used it three times, and it still doesn't need to charge, so it's about 10 hours of music. I really liked the sound quality, and my friends say that they liked it, too." —Tifanny Angulo

Get it from Amazon for $64.95 (available in 13 colors). 

Check out a TikTok of the cocktail book in action. 

Promising review: "This book has easily become one of my favorites. Great base knowledge and would recommend to anyone seeking to further educate themselves on spirits and cocktails. Even the first few pages are full of useful information. Purchase this for yourself or even as a gift. I cannot say enough good things about this book." —Adriana

Get it from Amazon for $19.15 (also available for Kindle).

Reviewers mention that if you're in between sizes, size up! 

Promising review: "This suit is so pretty! I was nervous that for the price, it would be poor quality, but it looks just like the photos. The material is nice and thick, and I love that it’s padded. I’m between a small and medium, so I sized up based on other reviews." —Morgan Meldrum

Get it from Amazon for $33.99+ (available in women's sizes 2–16 and seven reversible styles). 

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.

Check out a TikTok of the rain cloud diffuser in action.

Promising review: "Love it! It’s so super cute! We call it our shroomcloud. It's peaceful, and the mood-changing colors are the best! I love hearing the subtle sound of water. Ahhh, zen! Works great as a diffuser with a few drops of your favorite essential oils, too." —Krissy 

Get it from Amazon for $39.99 (available in two styles). 

Promising review: "This book was 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

Promising review: "This neck fan is awesome!!! It fits comfortably around the neck and is very lightweight. Love that the vents are all the way around, so you feel the cold air around your whole neck. Cools you down quickly. Would buy again!!! If you are reading this... Do not hesitate to buy this, get one now before they run out." —Kathy Jones

Get it from Amazon for $25.99+ (available in eight colors).

Ban.do is a US-based small business that specializes in quirky accessories, home products, and stationery. 

This vase is so quirky and ADORABLE — every time I see it in my living room, it makes my heart happy. I am on a mission to make my living room space as un-boring as possible, and this may be a small piece, but it's got a BIG personality. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a fun piece of decor! 

Promising review: "This food-safe container is a great option for an on-the-go charcuterie or for keeping these items on hand at home for casual use. It is a perfect size and shape for the intended purpose and seals nicely. We will definitely use this item for camping and transporting charcuterie ingredients to gatherings, where we build the board upon arrival. It is also a good size to drop in a cooler, which is ideal when camping. I definitely recommend it." —Mels

Get it from Amazon for $28.97+ (available in three colors). 

Chill-O-Matic is a small business that specializes in beverage accessories. 

Check out a TikTok of the Chill-O-Matic in action. 

Promising review: "I was so afraid of wasting money. But I didn’t. I love my sodas cold. But sometimes there’s no cold one available, and waiting 30-40 min for one to get cold in the freezer isn't always ideal. This will get your room temp can to fridge cold in 90 seconds. I let it run double that to get almost freezer cold. I wish it had a power cord. But I do appreciate the portability that the batteries provide. I can’t wait to try it out on vacation, as access to cold sodas isn’t always available. All you need is literally a little bit of ice." —G. Massey

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

Body Restore is a small business that specializes in cruelty-free bath products made with natural essentials. 

Read more about aromatherapy and stress and tension at Johns Hopkins.

Promising review: "I LOVE these shower steamers!! They smell heavenly and last through my entire shower and then some. I have them on a subscription. The scent fills my bathroom and then into my bedroom and hallway when I open the door after my shower!! I have gifted these to many friends, and now they all have fallen in love with them. You won't regret this purchase!" —KhiKhi

Get a set of 15 from Amazon for $24.69. 

Promising review: "You can't tell it's not solid gold. I've worn this every day for nearly a month, and it still looks fantastic. This is, I think, my fourth or fifth Pavoi purchase (specifically for their gold-plated jewelry) in the last year or so, and honestly, I won't order any other brand. Pavoi gives Vermeil a run for their money. The quality is that good. I've yet to have a single piece change in color, chip, or tarnish. All look just as good as the day I got them." —Candy H. 

BuzzFeed Shopping writer Emma Lord says, "For what it's worth, Pavoi — the company behind this piece — has gone TikTok viral time and time again for its classic, modern, and expensive-looking pieces. I personally own almost all my 'daily wear' jewelry from Pavoi and swear by it. Everything is so easy to accessorize and makes my outfits look and feel so much more put together, and the pieces are so durable that they're easily worth twice what I paid. Check out the rest of Pavoi's line of jewelry for more options, including earrings, bracelets, and anklets!"

Get it from Amazon for $13.95 (available in three finishes and nine styles). 

Mindset is a small business that specializes in calming personal care and decor products. 

Promising review: "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 I don'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 seven 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 Customer

Get it from Amazon for $26.88 (available in two styles). 

Check out a TikTok of the cheese slicer in action. 

Promising review: "My mother-in-law had purchased one last year, and I tried hers at Christmas and fell in love with how easy it was to use. We have a lot of get-togethers with friends, and cheese is a staple appetizer in our house. So I purchased my own and have been using it weekly since. It cuts easily, and it's mostly easy to clean. Sometimes cheese gets stuck in the crack, but some scrubbing with a small brush usually does the trick." —Jessica

Check out a TikTok of the ring-holding necklace in action. 

Emily C is a small business that specializes in innovative, unique jewelry. 

Promising review: "I work in healthcare and don’t wear my ring on my finger for fear the gloves will loosen the diamond. This necklace is perfect, so I’m still able to 'wear' my wedding ring every day! I’ve gotten so many compliments on how pretty and clever the necklace is!" —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $49.99+ (available in five styles). 

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 strong and secure, and the books stay in place. I really think this is a book lover's dream accessory." —Maggie

Get it from Britt's Highlights on Etsy for $24.95. 

Check out a TikTok of the Vintage Bookshelf Edition of Candyland in action. 

Promising review: "I was born in 1983, and this is the EXACT version I adored and obsessed over as a young girl. Thrilled that I can share this game with my now 4-year-old daughter exactly the way I remember it. Also, the book box is amazing. Keeps all the pieces tidy and in good condition. Looks great on the shelf." —Elle MK

Check out the rest of the vintage game collection on Amazon. 

Promising review: "Sparkling and beautiful. I bought these to hang in my kitchen window, and they are perfect. The sun hits the crystals, and it creates a beautiful shine and radiance. I've received lots of compliments. Nice buy!" —Alicia Burciaga

Get it from Amazon for $17.34+ (available in seven styles). 

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