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This book is a kind of DIY memoir — it goes through three phases of “Early,” “Middle” and “Later” years, and has 201 different prompts based on your memories, experiences and views on the world. Prompts include things like what you would have switched careers to midway through if given the chance, or a present you got from your parents that sticks in your memory, or who you think the funniest person in your family is. This also makes for a lovely gift for family members, so you can all preserve each other’s memories
Promising review: “I bought this after I saw a video on TikTok, so I had an idea about the yummy waffles I could make. First waffles were stuffed with apple pie filling. Second ones with scrambled eggs with bacon and cheese. Just amazing!!! The only way you could make this better is to send a chef!! I definitely recommend watching a video on TikTok or YouTube to inspire you before you start!!” — Adirondackdarling
Promising review: “LOVE LOVE LOVE!!! Love the look. Love the temperature settings, although I don’t believe I will use the lower ones since the 170 seems to be just right for me. Very simple to operate. Perfect Christmas gift or stocking stuffer for my daughter-in-law.” — rkd
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Promising review: “Love these. These are soft and very comfortable, and they seriously black out every bit of light. I love them. I would highly recommend. I’ll probably never sleep without them again.” — AJ
Promising review: “I saw this product on one of Amazon’s must-have TikTok videos, and I knew I had to get it. It was so worth it — even though the price may seem higher compared to other sellers, this is for sure a good investment piece. The quality is top-notch, the strap that goes around your head is comfortable, and most importantly, the duration of each mode is long enough that it doesn’t interrupt your rest. I work a 12-hour night shift as a nurse, and this technology has helped me get through the night easily. 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽” — Amazon Customer
Check out a TikTok of the popcorn maker in action.
Promising review: “This little popcorn popper is perfect! No fuss, no mess, no chasing popcorn kernels!! Fabulous! Easy to use — the popcorn maker part fits into the bowl part for easy storage. This is one perfect unit!” — Chrystal
Psst — if you’re looking for something delicious to pair this gift with, try this internet-famous popcorn salt that makes it taste like movie theater popcorn!
Some of the prompts include one to close the journal and scribble on the edges; another to cut out colors from a magazine and tape them all over the page; another is a “Stain Log,” which you can use to classify stains in your life, from red wine to nail polishes to food dyes. Basically, if you turn the page in this journal, odds are it’s going to look nothing like it originally did by the time you’re through.
Lulu Candles is a US-based small business that specializes in scented candles and perfumes.
Promising review: “I was staying over at a friend’s house and sitting next to her coffee table. She had this candle on the table, and even though it wasn’t lit, I could smell it, and it was so delicious that I instantly went online to find it and bought it for myself!If this came in a perfume I would buy enough to last the rest of my life. I don’t know how to even explain the scent but if you are an amber/patchouli/vanilla fan, this is absolutely for you. The jasmine adds an unbelievable freshness without a flowery scent. I even bought the shampoo and conditioner, which I will probably use as more of a body wash and shaving cream, but that is how desperate I am to get this scent on me!” — Melissa I.
Promising reviews: “I absolutely love this product. Now I’m able to light candles where the candle wax has melted down and it’s hard to reach inside the jar. I also love the fact that you charge this with a USB cable and the charge lasts for a long time. It has indicator lights to let you know how much of a charge is remaining. I’ve only had to charge it once since I purchased it. I Very durable and a great value for the price. I definitely recommend this.” — Cassandra S.
“Another product I got from TikTok. It’s a necessity. No more struggling and almost burning yourself. Stays charged for days. A week at most if you use it frequently.” — Nijada
Promising review: “I bought this on a whim, and I’m hooked. I love the timer and dimmer features. So far, the lamp works great. It doesn’t put out a lot of heat and I love that you can adjust the light. This is now going to be my go-to gift.” — Amazon Customer
Cup Cozy Pillow is a small business that specializes in family-friendly snack and drink organizers.
Check out a TikTok of the Cup Cozy Deluxe Pillow in action.
Promising review: “This thing is great! I’m home on maternity leave with my new baby and spend most of my time on the couch under a sleeping baby. This product makes it easy for me to keep my drinks, remote, etc close by even with dogs running around. It’s a little more expensive than I would have liked but it works and I love it so money well spent!” — Amber
Check out a TikTok of the gaming pillow in action.
Promising review: “I work from home a few days a week, and every once in a while, my work extends into the evening hours. I have a home office, but sitting at my desk all day is sometimes very tiring. I purchased this big memory foam desk pillow so that I can relax on my couch and still put my laptop up and have a comfortable working area. This pillow is big but very comfortable. It has armrests that wrap around your sides, and they also have little pockets for random things like your cell phone or the remote. It’s so nice to just lean back into my comfortable couch and have this big soft desk in front of me.” — Jenn Butterfield
The book comes with 365 pages, each of which has lines for five days, so they’ll write on the same page each year when the date comes around again. It’s a really cool way to reflect on their journey — kind of like those “this time last year!” things your phone or Facebook does, except they’re the ones in control of what gets written and saved.
Promising review: “This is a FANTASTIC journal centered on a FANTASTIC concept! I’m a hardcore journaler, keeping a detailed daily diary for many years now. And this journal fits right in. If I don’t get to my primary journal for a day or two, this book reminds me of what I did on what day, etc. It’s just a great little log. It’s also great fun! I just finished my first volume of this book, and it was SO FUN to see what happened on each day from the previous years. At this point, I have three more blank ones in storage; I hope they make these for many more years to come so I can keep going with them, and keep gifting them.” — Sarah L Carnes
Cupology is a small business that specializes in personalizable mug gifts. To customize, tap the “Customize & Add To Cart” button, where you’ll find options for the states, cities and countries, as well as personalizable color schemes and the option to put a custom quote.
Promising review: “Just received my custom mug. It’s better than I expected. Love how the cities are perfectly placed for the states to match up in. Thanks so much for creating such a wonderful product!!” — Tiggz
Note: Because this item is customized, it typically ships in two to three days.
Promising review: “I love this wine opener! It’s so easy to use. The foil cutter is part of the unit for easy access and storage. I highly recommend!” — Aidyn
Promising review: “I bought three of these chillers for a mimosa bar and I am blown away at how amazing they are. I placed them in the freezer before setting the bar and they kept the champagne perfectly chilled. I also bought another as a gift for my co-hostess in the black zebra color. Highly recommend!!” — macmilly
Promising review: “These are amazing! I use them when I volunteer at the outdoor food bank, and they keep my hands nice and toasty. I keep them in my coat pocket, and they warm me right up! They are easy to charge and easy to use!” — Karen
Promising review: “This water bottle is the best I’ve ever tried. This bottle makes it super easy to get your water intake. The spouted nozzle is unbelievably easy to get the water inside your mouth without having to lean way back like a regular glass/bottle. It’s portable and lightweight. The lock feature is durable. Never had any problems with leakage at all. I ordered my husband one originally, and he loved it so much I got my mine. I also ordered one for a friend who has a medical condition and needed to up his water intake. He absolutely loves it!” — Bobbi Ann Crawford
Schylling is a small business that specializes in modern and retro toys, games and sets.
Check out a TikTok of the Needoh in action (where users are suggesting to try freezing it for even a completely different texture).
Promising review: “High quality and very durable! This cube is fantastic for any age and any need. The cube provides slight resistance when compressed, which is both stress-relieving and satisfying!!! Once squeezed, it quickly returns to its natural shape. A great choice!” — Joe stevenson
Read more about what massage guns can (and can’t) do, plus how to use them, at Cleveland Clinic.
Check out a TikTok of the massager in action.
Promising review: “I have tried EVERYTHING for my feet, nothing works and I am always in pain. I tried it out and I thought wow, that feels AWESOME. But the true test is how do you feel the next day right? You cannot always walk around with a massage gun in your hand. The next day, I felt AMAZING. AMAZING. I used it on my hubby’s back too, and he said he felt so much better today as well! In addition, this one is way QUIETER than my original massage gun. It’s just really a quality piece. You won’t be disappointed in this one. It really is what it says. I know it is hard to choose from all the models on the internet, but this one is the real deal. It’s worth the money if you have pain.” — L Johnson
Promising reviews: “This is the best way to have coffee without the acid and still have the caffeine. Easy to use and so much cheaper than buying cold brew coffee. I have bought several over the years for friends. I’ve owned mine now for four years and still love it.” — Terry
“Absolutely love this cold brew coffee maker. TikTok made me buy it. I use it all the time. I use 1 cup of ground coffee and 7 cups of filtered water. Once I pull out the coffee filter, I top it off with more water. I add coffee to my chocolate protein shakes every day!” — Connie Forbes
Each machine comes with a free variety pack of Nespresso pods to get them started!
Promising review: “ThisNespresso machine is the best investment I have made in my kitchen. Since I tasted delicious coffee, I will never drink any other brand. I used to drink Starbucks daily, for which I would spend $6 a day, but now I ONLY spend a dollar or two (think of a long-term saving). I would definitely recommend this coffee maker. Thank you, Nespresso, for making such a delicious coffee. I am in heaven each morning.” — senada
Check out a TikTok of Bachan’s Japanese barbecue sauce in action.
Bachan’s is a small business that specializes in Japanese barbecue sauces.
Promising review: “Worth the hype. This is absolutely delicious and full of umami. It’s so tasty on stir fry with rice and makes it taste more like hibachi. I warmed up leftover restaurant brisket in a skillet and tossed a little of this on it at the end, and let it caramelize, and it was outrageously good. The flavor is hard to describe. It’s savory and salty, like the sauce that comes with Chinese dumplings, but not quite that. And there are notes of barbecue sauce, but not heavy or overly sweet.” — John Flora
Here’s what BuzzFeed Contributor Jonathan Mazzei has to say about it: “I love this sauce! It’s the perfect mix of savory, sweet, and spicy, and I’ve found that it works beautifully whether you’re cooking with it or just using it as a last-minute topping or dipping sauce.”
Check out a TikTok of the veggie chopper in action.
Promising review: “If you cook, you need this product! I have had this chopper since 2018, and it is by far my favorite kitchen purchase. I have used it hundreds of times over the years, and it has held up great. I just bought my MIL one for Christmas, and she already loves how much easier it has made meal prep. It is well made, and I like that there are different attachments and sizes. I would recommend this chopper!” — Steph
Promising review: “I bought this in charcoal and lost it on a trip, so I bought the exact color again because I missed it so much. Now I’m back to buy it in more colors. It is thick (because it’s a watch cap), but I wear it year-round in Dallas or Chicago. The fit is snug to the point that I can sling it back without it falling off, and it fits over my afro or straight hair the same and doesn’t lose its stretch after washing. This is my favorite hat.” — CE
Promising review: “I saw one of these in action at a friend’s house like five years ago and thought it was just a made up memory, because making ice cream out of solely frozen fruit seems wild. But when I saw a TikTok about it I immediately went to Amazon and bought it. Literally this was the BEST decision of my life. I cannot believe still how amazing this thing is! It makes the creamiest, best tasting fruit ice cream ever. It’s easy to take apart and clean, and super easy to use.” — DMCKAY
Check out a TikTok of the Ninja Creami in action.
Reviewers with dietary restrictions and preferences love being able to customize their own treats, and many point out that this will likely save money, with the cost of specialty ice creams these days!
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
Craftmix is a small business that specializes in instant drink mixers.
Check out a TikTok of the espresso martini packets in action.
Promising review: “The closest thing to creating a drink from scratch as you can get! Tried the variety pack and the espresso martini mix, and it was a hit with folks, and most couldn’t believe it when I told them it came from a packet. Especially if you’re thinking of hosting or making drinks in batches, Craftmix is a real timesaver. Would definitely recommend and plan on repurchasing for future get-togethers!” — Kenneth Walfred Fojas
Read more about aromatherapy and stress and tension at Johns Hopkins.
Promising review: “Hubby bought these for me because I work full time and just decided to go back to school full time, and he figured I’d be a little stressed, haha. They all smell wonderful. They work great, and they’ll definitely help me calm down, especially during exam time at school or budget season at work.” — Tyleena Gloeker
To customize, tap the “Customize Now” button, where you’ll find front and message options.
Promising review: “I appreciate the adjustable and customizable features of this jewelry. This is very unique in appearance, size, and thickness. Priced just right! You will get many compliments from the discerning people. Beautiful addition to your collection.” — STL Shopper
Note: If you choose to customize it, this item takes 7–10 days to ship, but the plain version ships Prime.
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You can even toggle it to display captions to learn more about the history of the art!
Billion Dollar Art Gallery is a small business that specializes in accessible art technology.
Promising review: “I love everything about this product. I love the detail of the case, the etching in the USB drive, the selection of art, and the business idea itself is genius. I bought it years ago, and I’m coming back to review it now because I use it every single day on my Frame TV.My tiny children are art savvy (and appreciative) because they have a billion-dollar art gallery playing in their house every day. Bravo, person who came up with this idea. I wish you’d make another installment. I’d buy another 500 images. There are a lot more in the public domain that I’d love for you to collect for me.” — Amy
I’m definitely going to sushi jail for this, but I’ve started putting peanut butter in my avocado rolls. Don’t knock it until you try it. Anyway, 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.
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
Bambusi is a small business that specializes in quality made home products.
Promising review: “Surprisingly sturdy and well made. The assembly and construction are excellent, and the accessories are quite clever. On balance, the tray is impressive and well worth its cost. A thoughtful gift, especially for anyone who likes to relax in the tub, but not without their accessories and a glass of wine.” — Barry
Each set comes with with one Curly Wurly, one Picnic, one Twirl, one Starbar, one Crunchie, one Wispa, one Dairy Milk Caramel, one Double Decker, one Dairy Milk and one Flake.
Promising review: “While watching Matilda the Musical recently on Netflix, we saw one of the kids handing Matilda a Curly Wirly bar. Having never tried one before, I went online to fine them and happened across this box. This candy has not disappointed. Fresh and delicious!” — Barbra
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Promising review: “This was one of the best purchases I have made. I would never have guessed how much precise temperature control could elevate a cup of pour-over or a pot of French press coffee (and this kettle has the precision down). The system is simple to use, the heating time is extremely fast and the handle and spout design really do yield a super easy pour.” — David R.
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Promising review: “These had great reviews, but I was still a bit skeptical. I’m a bit of a pillow snob. These pillows — these amazing, heavenly pillows — are now my favorite part of going to bed. Soft but firm. How does that work? It gives support for me to sleep slightly propped up but I sink into this comfortable personal cloud. Soft but firm. My head isn’t sinking through the pillow to rest on my mattress, but I feel comfortably enveloped. Heaven. I bought two but think that would be too much fluff, so now my husband and I each have one. Buy them. Add to cart. Buy now with one click. Stop the research. You’ve found the pillows you were looking for.” — Marissa Urey
Promising review: “Totally obsessed with this pajama set. It has a soft waffle texture, good quality, beautiful design and not on the thick side. It has pockets on the side and a adjustable tie on top of the shorts.” — MoneriasRD