1. A miniature Stanley tape measurer keychainso you no longer have to wonder how tall something is and try to guesstimate with your hands. This would come in clutch when furniture shopping or calling out a date for lying about their height (JK, JK).  

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It can measure up to 3 feet, so it's better for measuring smaller things.

Promising review: "I thrift a lot and often wish I had a measuring tape to compare picture frame sizes, furniture, etc. This has come in handy so many times. It can attach to your keychain/bag, or you can keep it in your car for such an occasion." —KB

Get it from Amazon for $5.85.

2. Uno No Mercy: a bestselling, but controversial, spin on the classic card game. There are tougher action cards (like Skip Everyone) and rules (if you get 25+ cards in your hand, you're OUT) to up the tension. If you were on speaking terms with all your family members before playing, you might not be after a few rounds... 

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If you want something less cutthroat, check out Uno Flip, which has a special Flip card that leads to all the cards being flipped over to reveal new numbers and colors.

Promising review: "For highly competitive players! If you have players who can’t handle regular Uno without their feelings being hurt, they will not enjoy this version. We, however, have some very competitive card players in our family and had a blast playing this game. No Mercy means just that! Enjoy!" —Mom Reviews

Get it from Amazon for $16.24.

3. A giant heart lollipop light — I'm drooling just looking at it! Pop this Valentine decor on your wall or desk to give guests a sweet surprise when they walk in. 

Beauglyful / Etsy

Beauglyful is a small business that sells fun, colorful food decor. 

Get it from Beauglyful on Etsy for $156.34 (also available in round shape and UK/AU plug types).

4. A color-changing heat-reactive T-shirt, which will be a fun party trick at your next BBQ or park hang. The shirt lightens when touched or hit with direct sunlight, giving it a fun '90s tie-dye vibe. 

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Reviewers say if you're between sizes, go up! 

Shadow Shifter is a small business that specializes in heat-reactive clothing — you can check out sizes for the whole family on their Amazon storefront. 

Promising review: "Best thing ever. Nice thick material — feels like a high-quality cotton T-shirt. The color change is expressive and impressive, and using a heat press to apply vinyl didn’t damage it at all. 10/10." —Suzanne mussen

Get it from Amazon for$24.95 (available in sizes S–3X and six colors). 

5. McCormick's Potato Topping Seasoning to amp up an otherwise bland side. The blend of salt, garlic, and asiago cheese (omg, yummmm) can be sprinkled on baked, mashed, or roasted potatoes to give 'em next-level flavor...but why stop there? Spoon some on popcorn, grilled chicken, pizza, or literally anything else.  

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Promising review: "I literally had to run to the store and get mashed potatoes so my son could have this again versus ice cream. It’s so well done. I’m a sous chef and this is a go to now for home cooking. Love it." —Brandon

Get it from Amazon for$4.98(available in three variations). 

6. A Capri Blue Volcano-scented multipurpose cleaner — yes, that's right, the signature Anthropologie scent — to make cleaning feel extra rewarding. Now you can clean and leave behind a luxurious scent that'll have guests looking at your home in a new light. Was it always so chic in here? 

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Promising review: "This stuff smells SO good! Like a sweet, sugary citrus, but not overpowering so, just a light fresh scent. The smell lasts forever. I used a kitchen towel to wipe my counters down and then hung the towel up and the next day I could still smell it when I walked into the kitchen. For the scent alone, I would purchase this again! As for cleaning ... it is not a disinfectant, it is just a general multipurpose cleaner, so I wouldn't use it to clean toilets or anything like that. It does a WONDERFUL job at cleaning and cutting grime and grease though. It actually surprised me! It doesn't leave residue or streaks but does leave a clean shiny surface. The bottle is plenty big. The only con is that the spray mechanism doesn't work the greatest. Sometimes it sticks. I use glass spray bottlesso I just put it in one of those to solve that issue. Overall, definitely recommend!" —Joshua

Get it from Amazon for $15.

7. A Lego cherry blossom kit for decor you can build yourself. The 430-piece set comes with everything you need to build two stems, and at less than $10, it's a steal compared to most Lego kits.

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Promising review: "Great afternoon activity. All of the flower Lego sets are great for a break and getting your mind off things. We have several different flower ones in a vase, and they all seem to fit nicely together." —Jeremy Moeller 

Get it from Amazon for $8. 

8. Spicy margarita instant cocktails that use teabag technology to make delicious bevvies with zero effort, equipment, or bartending experience. Just fill a glass with cold water and liquor (optional), dunk your mixer pouch, and get ready to par-tea! (Sorry.)

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Sayso is a woman-owned small business that specializes in the first-ever cocktail teabag, perfect for cocktails and mocktails. 

Promising review: "I’m seriously blown away by the Spicy Margarita tea bags! As someone who loves a good margarita but doesn’t want all the sugar, this is a total game changer. It’s super easy — just steep in cold water (or with a splash of tequila if you’re making a cocktail), and you’ve got a refreshing, slightly spicy drink in under a minute. The flavor is chef’s kiss — tangy, zesty, with the perfect little kick." —Chioma

Get a pack of eight from Amazon for $14.99 (available in four other cocktail styles and larger packs). 

9. A set of 10 retractable Crayola markers, which honestly should have always existed. How many of us suffered the fate of losing a marker cap or attempted to color only to find the red has completely dried out? Kids these days have it easy — just click and a fresh marker tip pops out, ready for art. 

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Promising review: "I was pulling my hair out each night searching for marker caps on my floor. This fixed the issue. Easy for my toddlers to click/unclick. They love them. I LOVE them. Great size for little hands, too." —Brittany M.

Get a pack of 10 from Amazon for $11.99+ (available in two color packs).

10. Itty-bitty, collapsible storage crates in soothing pastel colors to give your knickknacks the vinyl record treatment. Listen, you don't have to throw away your mountain of pilfered condiment packets, but they'd look a lot nicer in one of these. 

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Promising review: "These are so cute and very easy to set up. I have my hairclips and scrunchies in them. I love that they are stackable, so they don't take up too much space. They're about the same size as my hand, so they're relatively small. They're good for storing little things like mini hand lotions and hand sanitizer. If you're thinking about getting them, I highly recommend them!" —Dog_Mom

Get a pack of six from Amazon for $9.99 (also available in two other sizes and six colors). 

11. A reusable grocery bag that's all that and a bag of chips. Literally! The ruffle print bag comes with a lil' faux chips bag pouch for easy storing. 

Bando

Get it from Amazon or Ban.do for $15.95. 

12. A pack of *limited edition* fabric Band-Aids with such fun, summery patterns, you'll find yourself actually wanting to get a paper cut just so you can wear one. 

Amazon

Promising review: "These are SO cute and stay on for a long time! I’ve never really been a fan of plastic bandages, so these are my go-to when I’m looking for cloth Band-Aids." —Jess

Get a box of 30 from Amazon for $7.20.

13. Sour blue raspberry gushers for masochist snackers who think their tongue has had it way too easy. One reviewer says these are 4–5 levels MORE sour than Sour Skittles. 🫣

Amazon

Promising reviews: "My husband is a big fan of blue raspberry, so I got him these as a surprise. His verdict is that they are really good!" —Amazon Customer

Get them from Amazon for $11.95+ (available in two sizes).

14. A pack of self-heating lavender eye masks to help you get in the zone and let off some steam if upcoming summer travel plans, that one broken AC, an ant infestation, etc., have got you STRESSED! Just open, pop one on, and it'll heat up to 113 degrees — no microwave needed. Reviewers note that these are also great for headache relief. 

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

Promising review: "While they don’t reduce my dryness, I have never slept better wearing these before bed. The heat is so nice. The fit is perfect. Light on my face, and after about 30 seconds, I don’t even feel it around my ears. I’m so glad I discovered these. Will be buying again!" —Tiffany Campbell

"So soothing and relaxing. 😌 I deal with chronic pain on a 24/7 basis, and that can include headaches, migraines, anxiety, and sleeplessness. These eye masks are such a nice way to relax and drift off to sleep. They smell like lavender and are warm against my eyes and temples, helping to soothe any tension or puffiness from being upset over the pain. They were a gift to me, but I’ll be ordering more. 💜" —Megan Masser Reaves

Get a set of ten from Amazon for $7.99. 

15. A pair of earrings depicting a UFO abduction scene — not even extra-terrestrials can resist a good cat snuggle. 

Dear Prudence, Berlin / Etsy

Dear Prudence, Berlin is a small business that sells surrealist accessories. 

Promising review: "I love these earrings so much! I wore them to a meet-up of cat-loving friends, and they were a hit." —Rainpdx

Get it from Dear Prudence, Berlin on Etsy for $44.52+ (available in three finishes and four materials). 

16. An expanding file folder you can fill with up to 200 pieces of paper and free up sooo much desk space. As an accordion folder follower, I have to say these things are top-notch for organizing everything from restaurant menus to ticket stubs. 

Amazon

Promising review: "I am going through some legal things, and this folder has been perfect for keeping all my paperwork together! And boy can it hold a lot! The snap closure is very sturdy, and the color is spot on!! An amazing value and great quality!" —MomOf2

Get it from Amazon for $6.98+ (available in 10 colors).

17. A pair of banana photo holders for an a-peel-ing way to show off your favorite photos. Like a well-balanced breakfast, every home needs some potassium! 

Cugino Ceramics / Etsy

Cugino Ceramics is a small business based in Turkey that sells outrageously cute ceramics. 

Promising review: "Fun item! Looks exactly as pictured! Would recommend/buy again if I need any more banana photo holders. :)" —sarahcass4

Get them from Cugino Ceramics on Etsy for $53.55.

18. A high-end bottle of Takesan Kishibori soy sauce if you ever want to learn what you're missing by sticking with grocery store brands. No offense to Kikkoman, but this elevated sauce from Shodoshima, Japan offers a richer, more complex flavor that has happy reviewers pledging their allegiance.

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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 is 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

Get it from Amazon for$13.99.

19. A wind-up toy shaped like a cat riding a robot vacuum. We've all seen the videos — it's time to recreate it at home. 

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This toy is battery-free! It also comes with a little booklet. 

Promising review: "I think this little toy is adorable. I have it on my coffee table, and you just wind it and watch it go. I bought one for a friend and she loved it. Cute gift for cat lovers." —T

Get it from Amazon for $10.18.

20. Good Molecules Yerba Mate Wake Up Eye Gel, in case you've always wanted to not only drink the energizing tea, but also wear it. This cult-fave can help quickly minimize eye puffiness and swelling using its combination of caffeine and hyaluronic acid. All for less than the price of a six-pack of White Label! 

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Good Molecules is a small business that sells fun beauty products. 

You can read more about the skincare benefits of caffeine at the Cleveland Clinic.

Promising review: "I love this product and have noticed a huge difference when using it consistently. I am on the younger side and don’t have the worst under-eye bags, but on those occasional mornings when my eyes are puffy with somewhat visible dark circles, this product definitely does the trick! Honestly, I love all the Good Molecules products." —Hayden Smith 

Get it from Amazon for $5.98. 

21. A catnip wall mount with four different-flavored balls so your kitty can perform a taste test and decide their favorite. It's basically a bourbon flight for cats — that's so cool! They'll be too preoccupied sampling the goods to scream at you for treats for at least a solid 15 minutes (a century in hungry cat time). Reviewers confirm it sticks to the wall as expected, and their cats love it. 

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It's flavored with cat sugar, catnip, silvervine, and gall fruit, respectively. Many reviewers said their elderly/senior cats with limited mobility or declining eyesight really enjoyed the sensation of rubbing their face on this and licking it. 

Promising reviews: "My cats absolutely LOVE this toy! I really like that it adheres to wherever you want to put it, PLUS it is a no mess catnip/treat option for your furry babies! I bought two and WILL be getting more soon, I love them that much! HIGHLY recommend this product and this seller!!!!!" —Pumphrey 

"My elderly cat turns into a kitten around this! She has very bad arthritis (treating with pain meds) and is not very active, but rolls around kicking her feet and rubbing on the silver vine balls. It brings her happiness and I am grateful." —Kate Steenberg

Get it from Amazon for $9.98 (also available as a standalone without the board).

22. Pasta-shaped chip clips for snacking that's pasta-tively adorable. Imagine using these to keep your leftover penne fresh. 🥹

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Reviewers note these are on the smaller side so plan accordingly! 

Get a pack of four from Amazon for $15.43.

23. Moodmatcher's color-changing lipstick that starts Elphaba green and then reacts to the pH of your skin to create a Glinda-approved pink. The truly magical formula defies grav— I mean, time by staying on all day, even after eating and drinking. 

Amazon

Moodmatcher is a small business that specializes in color-changing lipstick. 

Promising review: "This color is beautiful and shows up differently on everyone. The thing that I like most about this product is that it stays on all day, even after eating multiple meals. I have to use a microfiber cloth to remove it at night!" —Rasheda

Get it from Amazon for $6.59 (also available in nine other colors). 

24. A brick-shaped mold so you can found your own sand construction company and start building beachfront properties. Pack wet sand into the cube and pop out bricks that will give your castles a little more structural integrity. And after beach season, you can use this mold again to make snow chalets! 

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Promising review: "I bought this item for my son because we frequent the beach in the summer and get lots of snow in the winter. He likes the handle for better carrying and making of the bricks. This item will get a lot of use, and the sturdy plastic will hold up." —April

Get it from Amazon for $11.

25. Pickle cashews because real brineheads know that literally anything tastes better with a little dill and garlic flavoring. Warning: Only open this bag if you're prepared to eat all 5 ounces because reviewers say these are capital T tasty. 

Amazon

Promising review: "These are so freaking good! I really wish I had gotten more than one, or they came in a bigger bag, because oh my gosh! If you're questioning whether to get these or not to get them, and you like dill pickle flavored stuff, I would say get more than one!" —Felicia

Get it from Amazon for $3.97 (also available in five other flavors like apple cider donut and rosemary sea salt, plus multipacks).

26. A pack of twistable crayons that people have described as a crayon-oil pastel hybrid. They glide like silk and help you create decadent, vibrant masterpieces. But the real selling point? The adorable bear-shaped caps! 

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See how the crayons work in this TikTok.

Promising review: "I LOVE THESE! Smooth, blendable, and soooo many color options! You do have to wait a little bit for it to dry so it doesn't smear/smudge. It can also get a little messy, but that's the fun of creating! The twistable skinny pen shape makes it really easy to take care of your markers for fast cleanup. Twisting also makes it easy to use! Great design, beautiful colors, tons of options for making art!" —Shelby-Lynne

Get a pack of 24 from Amazon for $17.99.

27. Murdle: Volume 1 — a book featuring 100 logic puzzles from the popular daily puzzle site, Murdle. Armchair detectives can work to crack the case and find out who did it, where, and with what. There are four levels of difficulty, ranging from elementary to impossible, so you can stay challenged as you go. 

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For Elementary puzzles, you need to find the suspect, location, and weapon. For Occult Medium puzzles, the added challenge is that the murderer always lies, and the other suspects tell the truth! For Hard Boiled puzzles, you also need to find a motive. And for Impossible puzzles, you have to discover all four elements and deal with the lying witness statement from the murderer. Each puzzle has a logic grid to help you keep track of the evidence. 

Promising review: "The puzzles are a lot of fun, but the characters, storylines, and other details take the Murdle experience to another level. I have no idea how the author came up with all of this creativeness! You can Murdle solo or with friends. I look forward to future volumes, but this one will keep me busy for a while!" —Liz Gately

Get it from Amazon for $11.77.

And when you need more puzzles check out Volume 2 for $11.36 and Volume 3 for $12.85.

28. A rechargeable ice cream scoop that heats up to 158 degrees so you can dig into your Neopolitan ice cream the second it comes out of the freezer. Save your wrist strength for kicking up the TV volume on Love Island. 

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Check out a TikTok of the heated ice cream scoop in action. If you're ehh about bringing more tech into your home, check out aclassic liquid-filled scooperthat heats up with the warmth from your hand.

Promising review: "This electric scoop is spectacular. It's easy to use and comes with a cord and everything else. It's very practical and made of good material. It doesn't need anything; it just knows when to heat it up so that it turns out a spectacular scoop of ice cream." —Lisney 

Get it from Amazon for $29.99 (available in five colors). 

29. Snif's Dead Dinosaur perfume — an ode to standing at the gas station and huffing the fumes. The garage-themed scent has notes of gasoline, pink pepper, ginger, cedar wood, and magnolia flower. One reviewer called it "funky but surprisingly wearable."

Snif

Promising review: "I don’t know what it is about this fragrance but I love it so much! It is unique for sure but it reminds me of summer days in a garage, which sounds weird, but that’s what it makes me think of. But then, as that begins to fade, it turns into a great, clean scent. It is the most unique perfume I own, and I own a lot of perfumes (over 100). Snif is an amazing brand!" —Jill T

Get it from Snif for $25+ (available in two sizes).

30. Medicube Deep Vitamin C Golden Capsule Face Moisturizer made up of tiny liposome capsules that pop and spread a vitamin C and niacinamide-boosted formula that works to brighten and smooth your complexion. Reviewers said they saw the brightening effects after just a few uses! 

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Promising review: "This moisturizer is one of the nicest feeling moisturizers ever. The appearance of the vitamin C capsules inside the gel goop on TikTok enticed me to purchase it for myself. This moisturizer has a gel-like consistency and comes with a scooper, making it very easy to apply. You get a decent-sized jar of moisturizer for the price, and the moisturizer is pretty thick. Although it is sticky, I would say it absorbs into your skin pretty quickly. It may leave a slight sticky residue behind, but I think overall it is amazing for all skin types. After using this in the a.m. before sunscreen, I noticed my skin really glow and feel smooth! I had gifted a jar to my 60-year-old mother and she had told me how her skin felt like a baby’s bum the next morning!" —tracey + kiwi

Get it from Amazon for $19.90.

31. Tomato seed packets with tarot card designs — wait, I'm getting something... YES, I see a beautiful caprese salad in your future. 

Terrain

Each order includes five seed packets: Mushroom Basket Tomato, Hillbilly Tomato, Dr. Wyche’s Yellow Tomato, Blueberries Cherry Tomato, and Black Beauty Tomato.

Promising review: "Such an interesting mix of tomato varieties! And who doesn't love a good seed card to hang on to?" —InsiderMW

Get them from Terrain for $30.

32. A set of itty bittyvintage-inspired spoons  — if these aren't cottagecore, I don't know what is. Set them out at your next tea party and let the compliments roll in. Praise for your good taste? Sweeter than two lumps of sugar. 

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Promising review: "The perfect little coffee spoons on my coffee bar! They go with my modern vintage thrifted decor and make me smile. 🥰" —Lindsey

Get a set of six from Amazon for$4.95. 

33. Liquid I.V. electrolyte drink mix in a variety of exciting, summer-ready flavors ranging from watermelon to pina colada. Besides being delicious, the electrolyte powder is formulated to help hydrate faster than plain water. It also just tastes good so you might be more likely to drink more in general. 

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FYI, depending on your situation, water may be enough to rehydrate you! Read more about electrolyte-enhanced drinks and hydration at Cleveland Clinic. 

My sister has POTS and needs to stay hydrated to keep her blood pressure up. This is the only brand of electrolyte powder she uses because of its superior taste and salt levels. 

Promising review: "Incredibly flavorful and tastes like you'd expect. I felt the effects within half an hour and was peppy while working in the Florida heat. Great price and super easy to use." —Joe

Get a 16-pack from Amazon for $23.99+ (available in 11 flavors).

34. A billiards table...for CATS! Let your little pool shark knock felt balls into the pockets, bat with the feather-tipped pool cues, and scratch the baize. This sort of behavior would normally get one kicked out of the pool hall, but luckily, your cat has pretty privilege. 

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It comes with two feather teaser sticks and six colorful felt balls. See the pool table in action on TikTok here.

Promising review: "My cats love the table!! We love that the legs have a scratching feature and my one cat loves to throw the balls everywhere and into the holes while my other cat loves to use it as a bed. I work from home and my cat used to sleep on my laptop and keyboard, which was quite inconvenient, so this table has been a lifesaver! It keeps them both entertained for hours. The only thing to note is that the ball on the pool stick is hard, so it’s important to be careful when playing with them." —Amanda Sellini

Get it from Amazon for $63.99. 

35. A Miffy humidifierthat — OK, everyone stop squealing! I know it's cute! Anyway, this lil' gadget doubles as a night-light and is super easy to clean and refill. Place it next to your plants, by your bedstand, or truly anywhere because it's so small and portable. 

www.amazon.com

Promising review: "This is so easy to use and especially clean! My big humidifier was too big for my bedroom and hard to clean. But this one is small, adorable, and works perfectly. It includes a night-light, is very quiet, and the water lasts all night." —Sunny

Get it from Amazon for$35.99 (available in three colors). 

36. A can ofballoon shine to give your kid's birthday party a little extra dazzle. It'll come in handy when you have metallic colors that just aren't popping or clear balloons that are too cloudy to properly see through. And with fun fragrances like peach and bubblegum, you can boast being the only party on the block with scented balloons. 

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Promising review: "It worked great! I recommend spraying either outside or in a well-ventilated space. I will buy it again!" —AAllen26

Get it from Amazon for $17.99+ (available in two scents, unscented, and a double pack).

37. A claw clip pack in fun nautical shapes that are SCREAMING to be brought on your next beach trip. Picture these in your hair with a cute swimsuit and flowing cover-up. What are you, a gorgeous sea nymph???

J. Crew

Get a pack of three from J. Crew for $34.50.

38. A pack of four Croc-inspired car air fresheners that promise to smell a lot fresher than actual clogs. The, uh, unconventional car accessories clip onto your vents and come with 12 scent pads (four lavender, four fern, and four unscented).

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Promising review: "Bought them as a gift, but now I'm keeping one lol just because they are so cute." —Jessica Geer

Get them from Amazon for $9.99.

39. A set of LED lightsaber chopsticks to make fights over the last dumpling extra dramatic. They can change colors (red, blue, yellow, purple, and multicolor) so you can either make them match or change to red and blue to recreate The Duel on Cloud City. 

Emma Lord / BuzzFeed, ChopSabers

Promising review: "The chopsticks are very durable, and the glow is bright. They're a bit bigger that I expected — but very pleased nonetheless with the product because it serves the purpose and is entertaining for kids, right up to adult Star Wars nerds. It also made the perfect gift for my fellow Star Wars nerds. I've been too busy playing with them rather than using them to eat food — but hopefully that will eventually happen before the batteries need changing." —Anthony

Get them from Amazon for $11.97.

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