1. Dr Teal's ~Fresh Spring Rain~ Epsom salt magnesium soak, an irresistible scent that'll have you feeling relaxed before you even dip your toe into the bath.

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Promising reviews: "This sent is so good, 'fresh rain' or something like that. It's a limited edition scent, so I bought three bags. Wish it was sold regularly and everywhere." —Amber

"THE BEST one of all the Dr Teal's Epsom salts. Smells soooooo good!!" —Laura

Price: $5.87

2. An assortment of cat toys is ideal if you have an energetic kitty that loves to play and is always looking for a new toy. This assortment pack comes with 35 (!!!) pieces, sure to have your fur baby nice and tuckered out by bedtime. They've also been given a 5-star rating from an adorable little kitty named Taffy.

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Promising review: "We got a kitten last week and have been trying to find ways to entertain her. She has so much energy! These toys certainly do the trick! As you can see from the gif above, there are tons of options to pick from! All seem to be safe, great durability for long-lasting fun, and provide great entertainment value! She loved the tunnel and the sound of the bells in some of the balls! I plan to send a package of these toys to the rescue we got her from as a thank you. Taffy gives these toys 5 stars!!" —Heather Becker

Price: $13.29

3. A visual timer to boost productivity. Tasks don't seem too daunting when you work on them in minute intervals, especially with a cheery rainbow staring at you while you get work done. You can use it for daily tasks, at your office, or let the kids use it to track their daily reading time.

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Promising review: "I really like this little timer and use it around the house for all of the things. It’s super cute and I love that it has a silent, flashing light mode or an alarm mode. I mostly use the flashing light mode at my desk for work, but I appreciate that the alarm mode has two different volumes and isn’t super obnoxious. I still put tape over the speakers to dampen the loudness, lol. You can also change the duration of the alarm/flash between 3 and 30 seconds. The silicone case is a nice touch and adds a pop of color along with protection!" —Jordan Billups

Price: $14.98+ (available in nine colors)

4. A ~Rockula~ garlic press rocker because you already have his brother in the garlic crusher and you'd have to split up a family. This caped Count just wants to rock (literally) and when they do, they'll crush your garlic into bits.

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Promising review: "Rockula isn’t just a garlic press — it’s a garlic slayer. This little vampire rocks back and forth like he’s doing the Transylvanian twist, turning cloves into minced perfection with a bite of humor. The stainless steel design is sleek and sturdy, and the BPA-free build makes it safe for even the most haunted kitchens.

I love how easy it is to use — just place your garlic and rock Rockula like you're summoning flavor from the underworld. Cleanup is a breeze, and it’s surprisingly ergonomic for something shaped like a vampire. It’s the perfect mix of spooky and practical, and it always gets a laugh when guests spot it on my counter.

Whether you're prepping for Halloween or just want to add a little undead energy to your cooking routine, Rockula is the kitchen companion you didn’t know you needed. garlic beware — this vampire doesn’t run from you." —Brittany Garland

Price: $14.95

5. A set of *1,000* adhesive Velcro dots, a teacher's dream as they'll make setting up their classroom that much easier. These hook and loop dots can be easily placed and used for arts and crafts, organization, and a wide range of other purposes. One reviewer used them to make a Pac-Man display in their classroom!

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Promising reviews: "We needed something quick and clean for school projects, and these Rena Chris hook and loop dots were the perfect solution. They’re way cleaner than glue, easy to use, and stick well to paper, plastic, and even light cardboard. The adhesive is strong, and the dots hold up without peeling off or coming loose. The roll makes it super convenient to grab and use without wasting time. And with 500 sets in the pack, it’s a great value. If you do arts and crafts, classroom work, or organizing around the house — these are a solid buy." —Chris Simplified

"These are great to use in the classroom to attach images to your wall or bulletin board. My sister's classroom theme is Pac-Man so we used these to attach the Pac-Men and also used them to replicate the dots on the game." —Mykenna Hadl

Price: $4.99 (available in other quantities and color options)

6. An undated Panda Planner Pro to unlock your planning potential and streamline your days. The planner is designed to make planning a happy task and get you excited about being productive. Instead of listing everything on the page in one section, it helps to break things down into different categories in an effort to promote more project completion.

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Promising review: "I enjoy using this planner. It's helped keep my anxieties at bay. The act of writing out the priorities of the day, just that day, is helpful. I'd forgotten what it was like to be excited about daily life. That section that has three lines about what I'm looking forward to is mental health changing. Highly recommend." —tmhe

Price: $24.99+ (available in five colors)

7. A set of *boo-tiful* ghost night lights ready to kick off spooky season. Though I don't think these cheesy boos are very scary, they'll light up your hallway with adorable haunting.

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Price: $34.99

8. Maybelline's Lifter Glaze Oil Balm, a high-quality balm under $10 that reviewers declare gives you the same moisturized pucker as some high-end brands. When you apply this to your lips, you'll get hydration and a glossy, sheer color to boot, hence the *glaze* of it all. 

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Promising review: "I love this tinted lip balm! It gives my lips the perfect wash of color while keeping them super soft and hydrated. The texture is smooth and lightweight — not sticky at all — and it feels like I'm just wearing a nourishing balm, but with a natural lipstick look.

The tint is buildable too, so I can swipe once for a subtle glow or add more for a deeper pop of color. It's perfect for days when I want a little something without doing a full face of makeup. Plus, it's great for touch-ups on the go." —J.P.

Price: $6.97 (available in 10 shades)

9. A wildly popular Yara perfume roller ready to wrap you up in its soft, floral vanilla scent and leave you smelling like walking coziness without the musk. You can roll it solo or use it to enhance some of your other scents that lie in the vanilla, floral, and woodsy family. 

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Promising review: "This oil smells AMAZING. I got one as a gift, and once I smelled it, I bought three more myself. It lasts throughout the whole day, and I get lots of compliments on it. I love how compact it is, you can put it in your purse or luggage very easily. It is warm and very vanilla-y. This is definitely a 10/10." —Ari R. 

Price:$4.90

10. A wireless presentation clicker and pointer perfect for teachers who are PowerPoint heavy during their lectures. Now you can change the slides without having to get up from your desk 20 times a class. You'll be able to keep a better eye out and finally catch the elusive student snacker that always leaves some sort of empty chip bag on the floor. We've narrowed it down to two suspects. We'll catch that chip caper!

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Promising reviews: "I am an elementary teacher who uses a clicker almost 100% of my day. Fits into small spaces, feels sleek in your hand, works well, and is a value for the money you pay. Ease of use and durability are 100%. I have used it every day for 10 months and will be able to use it in the next school year." —Christal Clarke

"Perfect tool for the classroom. It is so easy to use and very lightweight. My coworkers loved it and ran out to get their own. I like that it takes regular batteries and not some weird-sized ones." —Denise

Price: $9.98+ (available in USB or USB-C and five colors)

11. A beginner-friendly skin booster serum formulated with the most potent retinol you can acquire over-the-counter. What's the big deal with retinol? Well, retinol is a more effective serum when it comes to reducing the appearance of wrinkles, refining your skin's texture, minimizing pores and improving your complexion. Because it is a stronger formula, it can irritate the skin. This serum, however, uses Centella asiatica to keep the formula mild so sensitive skin baddies can also use it. 

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While this serum is designed to be less irritating, as with any powerful skincare product, it's important to start slow and patch test to see how your skin reacts. If your skin tolerates it, you can apply both morning and night after cleansing.

Promising review: "Honestly, buy it. I was skeptical about this serum, especially since it’s such a large bottle for so cheap, plus this was a leap of faith for me since I do have sensitive skin. I’ve been using this religiously for over a week now, and even after the first day, I could see and feel the improvement of my skin. I went from having small red breakouts to clear, even skin almost overnight. I’m not even wearing makeup now because I love the look and glow to my skin. I don’t even do reviews, but this product deserves it 100%. I will be purchasing again. BUY IT!" —Boogs

Price: $19.99

12. An Honest Beauty tinted lip balm, an everyday carry made with avocado oil to keep your pucker moisturized all day. Oh, hello perfect pout! Welcome.

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Promising review: "I L❤️VE this lip balm! Moisturizing, not sticky, light scent, and a beautiful subtle blood orange color." —Amy in AZ

Price: $9.99 (available in five colors)

13. A Criminal Mind Puzzles book by Brain Games that'll finally allow you to play out your detective fantasy with visual and verbal crime-themed puzzles. Now you need a good detective name and one of those Olivia Benson-styled coats.

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Promising review: "Love this game book! I played this and, let me tell you, I loved it!!! I wasn’t able to solve a few of them on my own, so I had to invite my friend to play along... is that cheating? I don’t know, but I loved it. Exercising my detective skills!" —Vanessa

Price: $10.66

14. A John Frieda Frizz Ease Dream Curls Air Dry Waves Styling Foam, which you just scrunch in your hair and ~head~ on your way, no heat needed! This, my friends, is the low-effort styling product of your dreams.

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Promising review: "Love this stuff when I let my hair air dry! Keeps it from going frizzy. I use a lot of John Frieda products!" —JoAnn

Price: $11.99 (available in two scents and two quantities).

15. A bottle of Takesan Kishibori soy sauce for the elevated palette that wants their soy sauce to taste like the high-end sauce you'd receive if you were literally in Shodoshima, Japan. All soy sauces are not created equal and if you add this one to your dish, be prepared for a rich, more complex flavor that you won't soon forget. 

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Promising reviews: "This is my go-to soy sauce for sushi and all Japanese dishes. The depth of flavor from aging in oak barrels is obvious, as are the nuances in the flavors, compared to the sauce aged in stainless steel. I always have a bottle in reserve." —CN

"A few years ago, a food blog evaluated soy sauce brands and put this one on top. The usual Kikkoman is fine, but this is better. I gave it a try, and...Well, now Amazon reminds me that I've purchased this product four times already. That says something; it's not like I go through soy sauce that fast. As artisanal products go, this is affordable. It's worth the experiment!" —Esther

Price:$14.99

16. A pair offoot peel masks with over 50,000 5-star ratings (!!) to soften dry, cracked, and callused feet. Put on the mask and chill for an hour. Then, wait. In about a week, you'll see the skin shed off, and yes, it's so cool!

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Promising review: "Let me start off by saying this mask is absolutely amazing! My friend and I decided to split the pack of booties and have a girl's night in. We are amazed at the results we got from the booties. On day five, the magic started to happen. Our feet started to peel, and by days 10 and 12, we were both done peeling, and our feet were super soft!" —Yaara E.

Price: $19.99 for a set of two (available in four scents)

17. An Eight Saints Firm Intentions Neck Cream, a gentle yet effective formula that reviewers with sensitive skin swear by for firming the skin on their neck and chest without irritation. It's a slow but steady race, but over time, reviewers have noticed an improvement in the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Some even see a difference after the first use! 

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Eight Saints is a small business that specializes in skincare products. 

Promising review: "I'm a huge fan of all things Eight Saints. I have sensitive skin, and this is the first skincare line that I have seen results in my skin texture and fine lines while not triggering my eczema. When I saw they added this neck cream to their product line, I knew I had to try it. At 39 years old, I've noticed some loss in firmness of my skin on my neck, and when I wake up in the morning, I have wrinkles on my decolletage from side sleeping. I started using this about a week ago, and I've already noticed improvements in the fine lines on my neck, plus when I wake up in the morning, no more wrinkles on my chest! It's so smooth, thick, and creamy, but rubs into your skin with ease, and it's so hydrating. Top quality product again from Eight Saints!" —Ms. Leach 

Price: $34

18. A jar of Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cinnadust seasoning you can use to jeuje up your beverage, ice cream, or buttered toast without ever having to pop a box open. 

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Promising review: "It's perfect for making cinnamon chips out of tortilla shells. Just cut up the shells into triangles and cook them up in a neutral oil, and then sprinkle them with this Cinnadust and you'll have the best snack ever." —Callie

Price: $3.29

19. Ticonderoga erasers adorably shaped like classic yellow pencils because when it comes to stationery, you gotta have a little novelty in there somewhere. These erasers aren't just cute to look at; they also erase well!  

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Ticonderoga makes the best #2 pencils, IMO, so it makes sense their erasers are good too. 

Promising review: "This is the second school year I am buying these for my daughter because she loves them that much and they last the whole year. They are Ticonderoga, so of course they work the best of all the brands. (Their pencils are a teacher’s first choice. 😉) They are so cute and cheap for as long as they last. Also, they don’t leave a lot of residue, and when it comes to erasing, that’s huge!" —S. Wallace

Price: $4.99 for a pack of three

20. An outlet extender if you find yourself in a bit of a pickle with several things to plug in but few outlets. If your bed, couch, cabinets, etc., can't lie flat against the wall because of the cords in the way, this lay-flat adapter can help. It has three outlets AND can lay flat as to not disturb your room's aesthetic. 

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Promising review: "I have been looking for a solution that would allow for a nightstand and also a dresser to be pushed up against a wall, even with things plugged into the outlet behind that furniture. I FOUND IT. This wall outlet extender does exactly what it says it will do. I have a fan, clock radio, and watch charger plugged into it, and can still move the nightstand right up against the wall. The light on the dresser no longer forces the dresser to be out a couple of inches; it, too, can be pushed right up against the wall, and the cord is not in danger of getting crushed and becoming a fire hazard. A game-changer! I will be ordering a few more." —Lynda L.

Price: $5.79 for a two-pack

21. Herstyler Hair Repair Serum formulated with argan oil, aloe vera, and vitamin E to give you soft and glossy hair in a matter of seconds. This serum can help tame that mane and keep frizz and flyaways under control. 

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Promising review: "Tried this product after reading an article on Facebook about how to deal with naturally curly hair. I put it in my hair when it's wet. Let it air dry and it makes it amazingly curly. It also smells good. I get compliments regularly about how I smell good. And it's this serum. This took my hair from being frizzy and unmanageable to perfectly curly and EASY! Wish I would have found it sooner." —J. Miller

Price: $9.99

22. Hanni Shave Pillow, a miraculous shaving gel you don't have to rinse. Smooth onto your dry skin, shave, then massage the rest of the product into your skin to give it a dose of hydrating cactus water. You had me at the no-rinse. 🤤

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Bonus: You can also apply it as a body moisturizer — the stick formula makes it perfect for your elbows, heels, and anywhere else you need some target moisture.

Promising review: "The Hanni Shave Pillow is truly life changing. I can never go back now. It is so convenient. You can shave dry or wet with it. The stick applicator is so easy to use. It glides right on. It helps me get the closest and smoothest shave ever. It also doesn't need to be rinsed off. You just rub it in, and it doubles as a moisturizer — you don't even need moisturizer after! The stick, ability to use dry, and moisturizing properties all make it perfect for on-the-go travel use as well. Such a time saver and great quality, too. I can't decide if discovering this product was good because I love it so much, or bad because now I can never live without it!" —Amazon Customer

Price: $24

23. ATibet Almond scratch remover sticksort of like ChapStick for your furniture. This colorless balm hides scratches, watermarks, and water stains in a matter of seconds. It can be used on wood, bamboo, glass, and more! Just pop the top, remove the wrapper, and start rubbing those marks away. 

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Tibet Almond Stick is a small business based in Illinois.

Promising review: "I recently got these Tibetan floor wax sticks, and they're like magic wands for your floors and furniture! Got a scratch? No problem. Just wave one of these sticks over it, and voilà — scratch be gone! It's like having a tiny wizard in your cleaning arsenal. These wax sticks fill in scratches on the floor and furniture like a charm. My floors and furniture look brand new, and I didn't even have to cast a spell. Highly recommend!" —b4komer

Price: $12.99 (also available in a pack of two)

24. A pack of LeakLocks Toiletry Skins for extended trips when it would just be easier to take your own shampoo and lotion bottle than squeezing a bunch of tiny amounts into smaller bottles. These skins will slip onto your toiletries and make them leak-proof, so they don't arrive at the hotel to realize that all of your lotion has escaped the bottle in transit. 

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Rinseroo is a small business specializing in problem-solving cleaning, pet, and travel products. 

Promising review: "These covered various sizes of products — hair care, body wash, etc. Nothing leaked out of these whatsoever, even after a lid popped open during a flight. These prevented it from leaking out on the other contents of my luggage. Easy to use. Not flimsy. Very flexible. LOVE THESE!" —TAG

Price: $11.99 for a four-pack (available in two styles)

25. A set ofLego sunflowers to bring some cheer into your apartment that'll never wilt. You can't possibly stay frowning when you glance over at a bright sunflower. 

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Promising review: "These are so cute and easy to assemble. Highly recommend as a fun gift to adults and kids." —Katie A. 

Price:$7.99

26. A set of clear reusable shoe bagsbecause everything is clean when you pack for the trip. But after walking about, exploring the sites, you may not want to put those shoes back in your luggage. Now you don't have to worry about getting any of that dirt or grime on your vacation clothes. And if you happen to end up in muddy territory, you'll feel a lot better knowing they have their own compartment. You can also use the bags to separate your dirty clothes from your clean clothes.  

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Promising review: "Love these! These are sturdy and large. I used them on a recent trip to pack boots and sneakers that I didnt want to touch my clothes. They also came in handy for putting in my backpack on hikes to keep food and drinks separate and safe from leaking. I used one for storing a wet bathing suit after a swim. So many uses and take up little space!" —Amazon Customer

Price:$5.99+ (available in four colors and in a pack of five or ten)

27. A "Buf-Puf" gentle facial sponge designed to gently *buff* away dry, dull skin cells and remove dirt, excess oil, and makeup. Adding this to your beauty routine can help prevent breakouts and prime your skin for a smoother makeup application. 

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Promising review: "I used this product years ago and had the most amazing skin, but I assumed it was mostly genetics. Now that my skin is showing signs of aging, I decided to give it another try — and I’m so glad I did. My skin is transforming daily. They say your skin can rebuild itself, and it really does — especially when you remove the buildup of dead skin cells. I’ve been using it morning and night, and I genuinely look younger. My skin feels polished, my pores are noticeably smaller, and I need much less makeup. Such a fantastic product — highly recommend!" —Sweet Caroline 

Price: $4.66

28. A pack of 200 (!) window clings for an unbe-leaf-able decor upgrade you'll *fall* in love with. These leaves look so real, you can make them look like fall any time of the year. You can put them on your windows or mirrors. Sitting at a window with these falling leaves while nestled in an ultra cozy blanket, re-reading The Housemaid — fall days are here, baby. 

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Promising review: "These clings look like the real thing! I used to hang real leaves, but that led to all sorts of issues. These leaf clings have all the natural beauty of real fall leaves, but are so much easier to hang, move, and enjoy! There is nothing phony or tacky-looking about them. They easily enhance the area they adorn with true autumn splendor!" —Raymond

Price: $6.99 for 200

29. A jar of spreadable pistachio butter if you're on the hunt for a decadent treat that'll take first place over all your other spreads. Reviewers say the spread is so good, they eat it on their own or get creative, spreading it on Dubai chocolate, cannolis, stuffed croissants, and whatever else you can think of.

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Promising review: "This pistachio butter was a hit at home. My wife and kids loved it — smooth texture, rich flavor, and not overly sweet. It tastes natural and fresh, great on toast or even by the spoonful. Definitely something we’d buy again." —José Rodríguez

Price: $14.49

30. A descaling solution because once you use it, you'll never forget to clean your coffee maker or electric kettle again. Is this what we've been drinking with our morning lattes? 🤢

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Promising review: "The Essential Values Descaling Solution for De’Longhi coffee machines is good! It’s easy to use with clear instructions and cleans my machine. No odor. The light is off after cleaning. The two-pack gives you four uses, which is quite a good deal for the price." —char

Price: $14.99 for a set of two

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