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33 Products That Are Just Plain Fun To Have On Hand When Friends Visit

Get ready to become the friend whose house everyone mysteriously wants to gather at, once they learn you have this fondue set and slushie maker on deck.

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by Daysha Edewi BuzzFeed BuzzFeed Staff

As a resident writer on the BuzzFeed Shopping team, I can't believe that I get to search the internet to help you find the best, most unique, life-changing products for my job.

1. A set of vinyl anti-skid coasters — proof that being practical doesn't have to equal boring. They’ll keep your table safe from drink rings ~but~ also look like they came straight from your favorite '80s throwback playlist. Also, can we just divert all our attention toward the fact that they come with a TURNTABLE holder for when you're not using them?! 

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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. 

2. A set of espresso martini mix packets so you and your friends don't have to squeeze past a bunch of funky bodies at the bar to get your fave drink. All you have to do is add water, vodka, and ice with one of these babies, and you'll have a delightfully low-calorie, low-sugar but *high* bartender-quality coffee concoction to enjoy in the comfort of your own home.

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Psst — these only have 30mg of caffeine, as opposed to 60mg to 120mg of a typical one!

Craftmix is a small business that specializes in instant drink mixers.

Promising review: "This is my favorite Craftmix EVER. It makes a darn good Espresso Martini. I made it with just Vodka (4 oz) and added a little chocolate protein shake (enough for two martinis). SOOOO good. Great idea for a "mocktail" as well. I can't wait to drink my next one." —TanyaT

Get a pack of 12 from Amazon for $16.99 (also available in a pack of 24, nine other flavors and three variety packs). 

3. The Game of Life Goals for fans of the old school Game Of Life board game that don't feel like whipping out the whole shebang when friends come over for game night (or finding those lil people pieces all over their house days later). It takes what you love about the original and turns it into a card game where you're building a story around your given lifestyle card, and racing to see who can live life as true to the cards they are dealt. And given the state of the world atm, I'd much rather be thinking about what to name my pet llama in this version of life than thinking about the price of groceries in my current version.

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This game requires two to four players, ages 8 and up. 

Promising review: "We love this game. All the kids are adults and we have a raucous time playing this. it is so much fun; great family fun. The pace is fantastic. Anytime we have a friend over, the first game goes a little slower but it doesn’t take long to learn and develop strategies to win. Love this game!!!" —Kindle Customer Largo

Get it from Amazon for $5.99.

4. A 5-pound bucket of Crayola Air Dry Clay so you and your besties can make the cutest trinket trays at home instead of having to put on real pants and trek in the disgusting heat to Color Me Mine. It's easy to mold, softens with water, dries without needing an oven, and paints like a dream. If you're looking for something therapeutic that doesn’t involve a screen or your next group activity, this will definitely make for a good time. 

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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

Get it from Amazon for $11.24 (available in three sizes and in white or terracotta).

5. Hues and Cues, a board game that will turn even the most passive color observer into an outspoken litigator about the difference between teal and turquoise. Using only one- and two-word clues, players try to get others to guess a specific hue from the 480 colors. The closer the guess, the more points to gain! Many reviewers say it's easy to learn and great for all ages.

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Fellow Buzzfeed Shopping writer, Emma Lord, has played this and says: "I played this at a friend's apartment with a mix of people I did and didn't know, and we all had a BLAST. It was a fun opportunity for us to reference hyper-specific things when trying to lock down a specific shade (if memory serves, "zombie Barney" and "aggressive banana" were the ones that got thrown around) and to get to know each other's tastes and ways of looking at the world. The rules and scoring system are super easy to learn, too, so there wasn't a big hurdle in getting everyone on board. I highly recommend it for some good, wholesome, often laugh-out-loud party fun!" 

Get it from Amazon for$24.97. 

6. Amarble board wire cheese cutter that will have your friends "ooo-ing" and "ahh-ing" when they get to cut their own cheese at your next shindig. It not only looks gorgeous on any table, but it also makes slicing cheese effortless — gliding through soft or hard cheeses like buttah. It's perfect for charcuterie boards, sandwiches, or just showing off your love of cheese in style.

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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 is mostly easy to clean. Sometimes cheese gets stuck in the crack, but some scrubbing with a small brush usually does the trick." —Jessica

Get it from Amazon for $22.91 (available with two or five wires). 

7. And a DIY cheese kit, because anyone could go out and buy cheese for their party. But imagine how much more memorable your hangout will be when people post all over IG that they made their own cheese at your get-together! And it's surprisingly not that hard. This beginner-friendly kit includes everything you need to make four batches of fresh homemade cheese and allows you to get v creative with herbs, spices, and fun flavor combinations. Brie-lieve me, this might be the most impressive thing you pull out at a gathering all year.

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UrbanCheesecraft is an Oregon-based Etsy shop established in 2009 that specializes in make-your-own cheese kits in a variety of cheeses, including vegan options. Each kit comes with a cheesecloth, citric acid, flake salt, instructions, and "email support for life" — all you need is milk (and a mouth to consume it all).

Promising review: "These kits are great gifts for the cheese lover and the person who's already got it all.' The packaging looks nice and gift-worthy, and it's a perfect price range. I love that the recipient gets an experience as well as a tangible product, and I can personally attest that the actual process is easy." —amyleannbohner

Get it from Urban Cheesecraft on Etsy for $24.

8. Plus! A Frenchie-themed cheese board that will ulti-mutt-ly steal all the attention of your guests when they come over. The raised edges help keep your goodies from wandering off, while the carved sections practically do the charcuterie arranging for you. And y'all... it even comes with matching Frenchie mini forks that are ~paw-sitively~ adorable.

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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!" —RN79

Get it from Amazon for $24.95. 

9. Mantis, a card game for peeps who enjoyed playing Exploding Kittens, but often thought to themselves that it needed a *dash* more cutthroat energy. Well, you're in luck with this more ruthless version, where players race to collect matching cards while shamelessly stealing from each other. So it's perfect for creating many dramatic plot twists and playful trash talk at your next game night, while also moving quickly enough that nobody gets bored waiting for their turn. It's cute, colorful, chaotic, and most importantly, highly competitive.

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Exploding Kittensis a small business that specializes in unique, family-friendly games. 

Promising review: "Got this game for my game-loving 5-year-old. We play it almost daily with two to five players. So much family fun! The colors are fun, and we love picking our favorite mantis of the day. The game moves quickly, so everyone pays attention. Easy enough for a 5-year-old, but fun enough for an older crowd too!" —Schyler McNeil

Get it from Amazon for $21.86 (also available in a travel version).

10. A bottle oftruffle-infused clover honey — the more sophisticated cousin to regular-smegular honey that vacations in Italy all the time. Made with real black truffle and golden honey, it adds a rich, sweet-savory flavor that will make all your dishes and snacks feel restaurant-worthy. All I know is once word gets around that your charcuterie board is loaded up with this divine creation, expect long-lost friends from middle school to be showing up to your next party.

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Promising review: "Here's what you do for starters: Slice a baguette. Add a slice of blue cheese. Toast in the oven or air fryer. Drizzle with this truffle honey to finish and impress your guests. They'll think you're a genius." —T. A.

Get it from Amazon for $17.98+ (available in two sizes). 

11. The Reverse Coloring Book: Through the Seasons, which is another edition of the originalReverse Coloring Book that blew up on social. With this coloring book, instead of adding in the colors, they are already there for you, and you add in the lines to create your own unique image! It's perfect for those of us who hate being told to stay within the lines, and this reviewer loves how it pushed them to be creative in ways they never thought possible.

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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 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

Get it from Amazon for $8.29. 

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

12. A set of Shrinky Dinks sheets for those nights when you want to hang with your besties without busting out a screen. Whisk everyone back to childhood with this fun, artsy set that transforms their drawings into miniature keepsakes like earrings, charms, keychains, and more. It also comes with everything you need. So all you have to do is unbox and let your creativity flow!

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If you are unfamiliar with this, Shrinky Dink paper lets you color designs on it that you can then cut out and bake to shrink them down, giving them a stained glass effect that makes them great for keychains, suncatchers, and little trinkets. 

Promising review: "Fun for ALL ages! Recently remembered how fun these were. I have a smaller daughter, so it gave me an excuse to buy these. They're secretly for me — half kidding. These are so simple to use and create great crafts. These will keep your little one's imagination going, occupied, and help practice fine motor skills. I would definitely recommend to ANYONE, not just little humans." —Alex Soper

Get a 25-sheet set from Amazon for$14.45.

13. A splurge-worthy Ninja Creami that will turn your kitchen into the communal ice cream shop among your crew. Instead of asking your friends, "What flavor do you want?" with this genius gem, you'll be asking, "What flavor do you want to invent?" It has seven different frozen-treat settings (like gelato, sorbet, and lite ice cream) and endless mix-in possibilities. Looks like Ben and Jerry have officially been put on notice.

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If you're new to the world of the Ninja Creami, you prep your treat base in the included containers and let it freeze for at least 24 hours. And then you pop it into the machine and press the button that corresponds with what you made. Then it will process it and deliver your fave frozen treat in minutes!

Reviewers with dietary restrictions and preferences love the customizing options with this bad boy, as you can create protein-packed ice cream, low-sugar sorbet, dairy-free treats, and vegan options with ingredients of your choice. And many point out that this will likely *save* you money over the long run with the cost of specialty ice creams these days! 

Check out a TikTok of the Ninja Creami in action. 

Promising review: "This is my favorite gift. I use it at least five times a week. The size of the containers is perfect for when you want a sweet treat, and I love that you can control the consistency and softness of the way they come out. Fairly easy to clean as well." —Luke Johnson 

Get it from Amazon for $208.04+ (available in two models and in a deluxe version). 

14. Oprah's The Life You Want: 100 Questions Everyone Should Ask to really mix up what you talk about when your homies come over to hang. These prompts were handpicked by the queen of daytime TV herself, so you know things are about to get real DEEP. And by the end of the hangout, you'll basically be like "You get a meaningful story, and you get one, and you, too! Everybody gets one!"

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The one hundred questions are often open-ended and thoughtful, like "What would it take to feel truly rested?" and "What doorway is open to you?" making it an ideal set of cards for journal prompts, too! 

Get it from Amazon for$34.95. 

15. A Lego-inspired brick waffle maker so you and your pals can take playing with your food to the next level when they come over for Sunday brunch. This nonstick gem allows you to churn out the most scrumptious and unique building block waffles that can be stacked into houses, towers, and whatever else your imagination can cook up! So let's just say this baby really knows how to ~raise the roof~.

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Promising review: "My boys loved this! They were excited to see lego waffles and had fun building with them and eating them." —Emily

Get it from Amazon for $54.99+ (available in three colors). 

16. A wireless karaoke mic to turn any living room into a full-blown concert venue (without annoying your neighbors too much). It’s got built-in Bluetooth, a surprisingly powerful speaker, and even an echo mode so you can sound like Beyoncé... (or at least give a hell of a Beyoncé-like performance). Reviewers note being very surprised and delighted with the sound quality.

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Promising review: "You don't understand, TikTok made me obsess over this microphone. As a 30+-year-old woman, I resisted purchasing it. I finally broke down and bought it because it was haunting me in my sleep. I'm so glad I did. When I am in a bad mood I start karaoke in my house and am instantly better. It has 'ruined' my teenage son's life because my performances can be heard through his Xbox microphone. This is a must-have product." —Zane A. Undercoffer

Get it from Amazon for $19.94+ (available in 12 colors).

17. Yardzee — the outdoor version of Yahtzee with YUUUUGE dice. ~But~ you don't have to limit yourself to Yahtzee. The set includes six large dice, a v aesthetic storage bucket, and double-sided scorecards that allow you to play over 20 crowd-pleasing outdoor games, which also makes it perfect for busting out during spontaneous hangouts. Reviewers also mention that it makes for gorg game room decor when not being used because it has such a high-end finish.

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Swooc Games is a small business that specializes in unconventional, giant games for home and outdoor use. 

Promising review: "Our family loves Yahtzee, but Yardzee was so much more fun! It is like a giant life-size game. It was so much fun to play outside as a family. We had ages 7–65 playing and enjoying the game. As a homeschooler, I also love that it sneaks in math and writing." —The Waldock Way

Get them from Amazon for $59.99+ (available in two dice sizes).

18. And a super fun Tiki Toss ring game that's one of those deceptively simple games that starts with you confidently thinking, "Oh, I got this," and then you find yourself there 45 minutes later being like, "Just one more try." The goal is easy: swing the ring and land it on the hook. But actually making it happen is a whooooole 'nother story. Fair warning, you miiiight have to kick your friends out at some point because they won't stop trying.

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Tiki Toss is a small business that specializes in family-friendly games for home and outdoor use. 

Promising review: "We all love this game. Everyone who comes over cannot stop playing Tiki Toss. So simple and so fun. Quality and design of product is fantastic. Also makes a great gift." —jzek

Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in three sizes). 

19. An ankle skip ball, because the world be playing too much on most days, and you and your friends would love an activity that takes you back to childhood, when the state of the world meant absolutely nothing to you. It's also a really fun way to burn some energy and can even help improve coordination!

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Promising review: "Hi millennials with babies, lol. Loved these as a kid? Or like me — always wanted one and never got one? Well, now's your chance. It's very similar to the ones popular when we were kids, and it lights up. My baby loves to watch my daughter use this. My husband loves to skip-hop with it, too, and omg, that's worth the full price of this toy each time. This toy has paid for itself five times over with the laughter and fun it's caused." —Kassy 

Get it from Amazon for $13.29+ (available in four colors). 

20. A reviewer-beloved electric fondue set to keep you (and whoever you deem to be so lucky) full of warm cheese all night. It melts chocolate or cheese to gooey perfection (thanks to its adjustable heat settings), comes with its own serving tray and skewers, and basically guarantees that everyone is RSVP'ing to your hangout this month.

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Kusini is a small business that specializes in kitchen products. 

Promising review: "I absolutely love fondue, and this made at-home fondue easy and mess-free! Warms up quickly and holds the perfect amount of fondue plus dippers." —Ruby Pagel 

Get it from Amazon for $26.99. 

21. A sushi-making kit, because it's actually super easy to make and you'll save SO much money doing it yourself on a Friday night with a group of your fave peeps. This set comes with everything a beginner needs: bamboo mats, chopsticks, and a helpful guide to walk you through the process. I'm telling ya, you'll be very ~soy-prised~ at how simple it is.

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Each kit comes with two sushi-rolling mats, five pairs of chopsticks, a paddle, a spreader, and a PDF of instructions, including recipes for six popular rolls.

Fellow Buzzfeed Shopping writer, Emma Lord, recommends: "Psst — if you REALLY want to level up your homemade sushi game, I highly recommend adding this truffle seasoning on Amazon for $14.95! It tastes so startlingly decadent. I've been ordering it for years to put on my avocado rolls and shiitake rolls when I order sushi."

And I would also like to co-sign that rec, as I have also started putting that same truffle seasoning in my homemade California rolls and it is a GAME CHANGERRRR. 

Promising review: "Received this the other day and the wife and I had our own sushi night at home...I did not realize there were two mats in the package, which was a nice little surprise...everything is made of good quality materials, easy to use, and a good, fun activity for date night at home. I will be getting a few more as gifts for a few friends...good product, received it quickly, and for the price, you cannot go wrong." —Timothy J Stegner

Get it from Amazon for $11.99 (also available in a pack of two).

22. A magnetic rotating UFO-shaped Bluetooth speaker to have an out-of-this-world listening experience; it delivers full 360-degree sound while orbiting in midair. Hook it up to your phone or laptop and watch your guests absolutely lose it when they realize it’s floating on its own. "Levitating" by Dua Lipa must be the first song, obvi.

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Promising review: "Bought as a gift, but I will get one for myself. I was totally surprised at the quality of the speaker part of this. Got it for my grandson for Christmas. He set it up while here after opening, and we listened to Christmas music all day." —Dawna324

Get it from Amazon for$97.99. 

23. A compact, beginner-friendly watercolor palette so you and your friends can have your own paint and sip night! This baby gives y'all 100 stunning shades to choose from — from metallics to pastels, and all in a lil' compact case that you can take anywhere. Plus, the pigments are rich, blendable, and vibrant. So, you'll always be able to create that perfect shade of blue your painting needs to be juuuuuust right in your eyes!

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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

Get it from Amazon for $29.99 (also available in two other sizes and in a premium version).

24. A set of rainbow wineglasses that adds that extra pop of color and fun to a wine night. These vibrant, hand-blown glasses make any drink feel special, from your morning OJ to your evening Bordeaux. They're elegant beauties with bold colors that are just the kind of home gem to make your friends swoon (and demand the link ASAP).

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

The Wine Savant is a New York-based small business established in 2017 that specializes in unique, quality drinkware and accessories. 

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 11 color sets).

25. Plus, a set of wineglass charcuterie toppers so no one at your hangout has to face the eternal struggle of either eating snacks or sipping on drinks. With this genius gadget, they can easily handle doing both, as each bamboo topper sits right on top of your wineglass and gives them a convenient place to hold cheese, crackers, fruit, and other bite-sized snacks without needing to juggle a plate. ~Plus~ they also help keep unwanted yuckiness out of drinks, which is especially handy for outdoor gatherings.

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Promising review: "These are so cute! I hosted a wine tasting at my house and the coasters fit into many different wineglasses. I had about three to four fairly decent size chocolates on top. These were a hit and everyone thought they were in a nice restaurant with the setup!!" —Melanie M. 

Get a set of four from Amazon for$7.99 (also available in a set of eight).

26. And a set of thee most adorable butterfly wineglass markers to keep your guests at your hangout from playing an endless game of "Is this my glass?"  These colorful silicone beauties attach to the glass with durable suction cups (that can be reused!). It's the perfect way to help people keep track of their drinks (which cuts down on confusion and waste) while also adding a 🦋 whimsical 🦋 touch to your table setup.

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Promising review: "I keep a few of these on hand for quick last-minute gifts. The small packaging will even fit inside a large greeting card, no need to wrap!" —mf

Get a set of 10 from Amazon for $8.49. 

27. A rotating disco ball diffuser that's part aromatherapy, part dance party, and part “Why didn't I own this like yesterday?” It has four mist options to create a custom aromatherapy experience, seven mood light colors, and if you place it in direct sunlight, the sun spots will dance all over your walls. It's shiny, it’s soothing, and it’s exactly the kind of treat that will turn Tuesday night into a spontaneous dance party with your besties.

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Check out a TikTok of the disco ball in action, make sure to grab them some essential oils for the full experience! Read more about aromatherapy and stress and tension at Johns Hopkins.

Promising reviews: "I absolutely LOVE my disco ball diffuser! It brings me joy. The diffuser works great and has timed options. You can use the disco ball without diffusing too. Lots of pretty color-changing options or you can have it cycle through all of the colors which is what I choose to do. There are two spinning modes too…slow and fast or you can set it to not spin at all. Get one. You WON’T be disappointed!! 🪩🫶🏼😍" —Heather

Get it from Amazon for $33.97+ (available in two sizes and three colors). 

28. A shaved ice and slushie maker, because regular-smegular hosts offer drinks. But ~extraordinary~ hosts offer custom shaved ice creations that may or may not be as boozy as they'd like 🙃. This countertop-friendly gem creates fluffy shaved ice on demand, which means you can serve refreshing snow cones, slushies, and frozen cocktails in minutes, and all without having to leave your house!

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Promising review: "Great little crusher. Perfect for summer drinks. Bits of ice are large enough that ice doesn’t melt right away after I filled the glass with cola, and the perfect size for those of us who like to eat crushed ice after the drink is gone." —Linda Stroupe

Get it from Amazon for$34. 

29. Cocktail Codex: Fundamentals, Formulas, Evolutions — essentially the greatest bartending bible out there, so you can skip the boxed wine next time you and your friends stay indoors for your weekly catch-up. Blow their socks off once you've learned how to craft bar-worthy drinks at home from the six core cocktails — old-fashioned, martini, daiquiri, sidecar, whisky highball, and flip. Once you crack their code, you’ll be shaking, stirring, and swapping ingredients like a pro, and will confidently know what to tweak to create your own signature sip.

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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 I would recommend it 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. 

30. A sophisticated version of your fave stacking game that's actually stylish enough to leave out all the time and have all your friends marvel over.

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Promising review: "Splurged a little. We like board games a lot, and have a cabinet to store them, and I wanted some nice pieces to display on top. This was a wonderful, on the hunt for more beautiful pieces but this is elegant and it feels expensive." —Rutva

Get it from Amazon for $58. 

31. The Secret Soup, another exciting installment in the TikTok-beloved Magic Puzzle series. Now the average eye might just see a puzzle, but to all the puzzle lovers out there, this is a 1000-piece, mystical, colorful world that contains so many fun easter eggs and optical illusions for you and your friends to discover. And... (**leans in**) apparently there's a cool magic trick that will appear once you finish it!

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Check out a TikTok of the magic puzzlein action. 

Promising review: "This puzzle was delightful from start to finish. The oddly shaped pieces, the story being told within it, the surprise ending puzzle, the checklist hunt, the mobility of the sections, and the characters and design all gave it — and me! — such life. Regular puzzles tend to bore or frustrate me but each time I worked on this I was full of joy." —Brittany

Get it from Amazon for $24.99, and check out the rest of the Magic Puzzle lineup for more options!.

32. A beginner's butter churner so that when your friends ask where you got this divine-tasting butter, you can casually look over your shoulder and be like, "Oh, I just whipped it up in my spare time." Not only will their jaws be on the floor, but don't be surprised if all they want for Christmas is butter and lots of it.

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You can also get really creative with it and create butters of your wildest dreams — raspberry butter, truffle butter, chocolate butter. So I hope you have an out-of-pocket sense of imagination!

Promising review: "I am delighted with this product. The accompanying instructions were very helpful. I made my first hand-churned butter, which I consider being a homage to my grandparents, who were dairy farmers. The process is really surprising when the butter seizes up — I think it was very important to me to see and experience that moment. Subtle, but crucial... At any rate, I used it, cleaned it, so I have experienced both. I don’t think you’ll be disappointed with this little yet sophisticated butter churn." —Nanci Hamilton

Get it from Amazon for $45.95. 

33. A set of silicone teacup cupcake liners that will basically be the diamond of the dessert table. They're perfect for a Bridgerton-inspired tea party and will make your bakes look elegant, romantic, and totally all the talk of the town — Lady Whistledown would definitely give them a shoutout in her column.

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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." —Denice Mendez 

Get a set of six liners with matching suacers from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in white or pink, and in larger quantities). 

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