1. A cleverly designed rechargeable electric candle lighter with a flexible neck so you can light all your coziest, deepest candles without worrying about the "YIKES" of being near an open flame. This is also windproof and super portable for anyone looking for options to light candles or fires outside, too!
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Promising review: "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
Get it from Amazon for $9.98 (available in five colors and in two packs).
2. A wireless charging desk and mousepad to make juicing up your phone and AirPods so thoughtlessly easy that you might literally just set them down and recharge them by accident.
A tidy desk setup with a computer monitor, keyboard, mouse, calculator, and a smartphone displaying the time
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Promising review: "Loved putting my phone down and have it charge while working and not have to think about it. The added bonus of having it look good with a wireless mouse and keyboard setup. The mouse works wonderfully on the pad. Pad feels sturdy and will last a long time. Ordered the medium, and thankfully, it worked out that it fit my setup area perfectly. Overall, great item to have for my workspace." —Ken Situ
Get it from Amazon for $37.99+ (available in eight colors and five sizes).
3. A sleek one-button electric wine bottle opener because TBH, nobody has time to lament a cork getting stuck in their bottle and google a bunch of hacks to fix it anymore. This rechargeable beauty will safely pop it open without any of the hassle.
Cordless automatic wine opener with a charging base on a white countertop
Automatic wine bottle opener in action on a kitchen counter
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Promising review: "I have had this wine bottle opener for over two years and I'm so happy with this purchase. I love the aesthetic and that I can leave it on the counter. When you receive the product, you just have to plug it in to charge, and then it’s ready to use. It’s convenient to have the foil cutter. It’s also still sharp after two years. In just a few seconds, the bottle is opened, and I’m ready to enjoy a glass of wine!" —Rebecca Anne
Get it from Amazon for $29.99 (available in six styles).
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4. A pair of waterproof wireless earbuds with a charging case that, bless its technologically savvy heart, has an LED display letting you know exactly how much charge is left. Reviewers also love how delightfully comfortable and sweatproof these are, making them a solid, affordable option for talking on the phone and exercising.
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Promising review: "I use these every day at work! Love these — easy to learn and to use. Best thing about them? Well, everything, lol. Good sound, they hold a charge for long periods, and I don’t have to worry about them losing power. I can answer my phone easily and then go back to music without a problem. Definitely a great buy and worth the money! Love this color, too!" —Erin
Get it from Amazon for $21.59 (clip the 40% off coupon on the product page for this price; available in eight colors).
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5. A Larq, a self-cleaning water bottle designed with UV-C LED tech that not only purifies water in 60 seconds, but cleans the inner surfaces of the bottle — which it can do up to a full month on a single charge. Reviewers swear by this for making their water taste better, and for keeping water icy cold for hours!
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Larq is a small business that specializes in water purification products.
Promising review: "We fill large bottles up every day and keep them cold in the fridge. The quality is outstanding. We love them. We had very bad tasting water and this made it taste great. It doesn't smell and it is easy to hold. The smaller one is good for travel. These also saved a lot of money because we didn't have to buy bottled water." —Mary Ann
Get it from Amazon for $99+ (available in six colors and two sizes).
6. A spinning disco ball wax warmer with rotating colors so you can have a lil' dance party and celebrate how glorious your bedroom smells.
Disco ball wax warmer with a reflective exterior, next to its packaging displaying the product and the tagline
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Promising review: "Surprised at the good quality of this product. It works great and heats up wax cubes in no time! Would definitely recommend." —Megan Hughes
Get it from Amazon for $35.97.
7. A tiny 3-in-1 portable charger that folds down to the size of a little macaron, but cleverly expands to charge your iPhone, AirPods, and Apple Watch all at the same time. If you have trips on the horizon or you're a busy human in general, you need to get yourself one of these adorable UFOs, fast.
Anker wireless charger in packaging, featuring a compact, rounded design with a strap-like feature on top
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Promising review: "These are fabulous for travel — they charge three devices from just one USB port, especially [helpful] when frequenting hotel rooms. The first one is now permanently stationed bedside to help clean up the clutter, and this will go into my briefcase for future excursions. Compact, and effective!" —see2xu
Get it from Amazon for $76.49 (clip the 15% off coupon on the product page for this price; available in four colors).
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8. A three-tier ring floor lamp for anyone who wants a lighting option that isn't going to bore them to tears. This not only has unique, sophisticated flair, but comes with adjustable brightness so you can curate the room's mood.
A gold tall floor lamp with three branches, each of which holds a lit up ring
Model placing one of the light rings on a branch of the floorlamp
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Brightech is a California-based small business that specializes in home lighting.
Promising review: "The light is nice! It’s a unique-looking light. I love how it has three different settings so you can adjust the brightness. It fits perfectly with my reading chaise and goes well with the rest of my living room decor. The only con I have is I wish the cord was clear instead of black, it sticks out. Other than that, I love the light. I’d definitely recommend it to others." —Carmelita Joy
Get it from Amazon for $71.99+ (clip the 10% off coupon on the product page for this price; available in four colors).
9. A stylish fitness smartwatch that's a chic, affordable, user-friendly version of all the tricked-out expensive ones that aren't half as cute anyway. This water-resistant watch not only takes calls and texts and monitors your sleep, but has 70 different activity modes for fitness tracking, including the ability to track your heart rate, steps, and calories for each workout.
Person wearing a smartwatch displaying the time, date, battery level, and fitness metrics. The watch has a light-colored band
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Promising review: "This watch is elegant and simple all at once. Can be worn with any genre of clothing. Easy to use and has all the sort after features. Love the sleep monitoring app. Great value at price point. Functions like expensive brands." —Barbara Hubbard
Get it from Amazon for $39.99+ (clip the $20 coupon on the product page for this price; available in three colors).
10. A projection alarm clock so you don't even have to turn your head or lift yourself to see the time — you can just glimpse at the wall and be like, "Ah, yes. That strange dream about turning into a pool noodle happened at exactly 3 o'clock again" before falling back asleep. It also functions as a USB port to charge devices!
Digital alarm clock reading 8:15 on a bedside table
Projection clock displaying time
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Check out a TikTok of the projection alarm clock in action.
Promising review: "The projection on this clock is sublime. If I am sleeping on my side and turned away from the clock, I merely have to cock my head to see what time it is rather than waking up to turn over and look at the clock. I am buying a second clock for my second bedroom. The design is nonintrusive and takes up very little space on my nightstand." —Sheryl S.
Get it from Amazon for $15.99 (clip the $20% off coupon on the product page for this price; available in five styles).
11. And a pillow-shaking alarm clock that uses a "shaker" mode to gently vibrate under your pillow to wake you up — perfect for someone who doesn't respond as well to noise, or doesn't like how jarring it is to wake to an alarm. THAT SAID, this also features an option for an alarm so loud that they call it a "sonic bomb," so you can use that as extra wake-up insurance if you need it!
Digital alarm clock on a patterned bedspread, showing the time 4:27
Black electronic pillow shaker on a wooden surface, shown next to coins for size comparison
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Sonic Alert is a small business that specializes in alarm clocks.
Promising review: "This alarm is amazing. The pillow shaker does its job to perfection. The shaker shakes the pillow just right so you don’t wake up startled. The loud alarm is loud enough. I wear a hearing aid to hear everything, and the loud alarm is loud enough that I can hear it without my hearing aid. Must have for someone with hearing issues so you wake up on time every time." —Scott D.
Get it from Amazon for $41.99 (available in six colors).
12. A nifty and delightfully cheap charging station nightstand, which features two outlets and two USB ports to power lamps and gadgets and charge your devices. It even comes with a handy LED light strip that emits a soft glow when you're looking for things at night, with a remote that lets you toggle between 20 colors and eight brightness modes.
Bedside table with decor: two rocks on a tray, a potted cactus, an alarm clock, and a candle below. Cozy bedroom setup
Gaming console setup with controllers and a tablet on a shelf, alongside a speaker. Accessories organized for convenience and entertainment
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Promising review: "This set of two tables was perfect for what I needed them for. Not too big and not too small. LED lights are a plus. The drawers are perfect for keeping up with remotes or glasses. The tables are sturdy and made with great materials. I love the rustic color, and I think these are definitely worth the money!" —Kds
Get it from Amazon for $29.99 (available in three colors and in sets of two).
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13. "Plaud," an AI voice recorder and notes generator that's basically a personal assistant that fits in your pocket. This gadget not only transcribes audio from meetings in real time, but uses ChatGPT to create summaries, minutes logs, and to-do lists based on the audio. Now, those meetings that couldn't be emails can get condensed into one!
Two smartphone screens showing a transcription app with meeting details and notes for
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This is also an EXCELLENT tool for students who want to summarize lectures!
Promising review: "Love this product! Very user-friendly, and the app is easy to navigate. Can transcribe and summarize meeting notes in a couple of minutes and allows you to choose what layout (meeting notes, transcript, mind map) you would like. Allows you to edit notes if needed and replay the meeting. This handy device can record phone calls. Just place it in the holder and attach to your phone, and switch the button to the phone option for those on-the-go phone conferences. Very helpful and convenient!!" —Rachele
Get it from Amazon for $159 (available in two colors).
14. A lightsaber lamp so you can either protect the galaxy ... or make it bend to your will 👀 . This comes in a blue version and a red version depending on whether you're allying with the Light Side or the Dark.
A lightsaber lamp on a table with Star Wars-themed items, including a droid figure and various small objects
Red lightsaber collectible on a desk, with Star Wars figurines and merchandise displayed around it
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Promising review: "The perfect night light for my son’s Star Wars room! He loves it and uses it at bedtime every night. It’s not too bright but also not too dull. Very cool night light to have for any Star Wars or Darth Vader fans!" —Robert Marshall
Get it from Amazon: the blue version for $38.99 and the red version for $37.94 (guess there's a slight tax on morality these days!!).
15. Aaaaand a pair of glowing lightsaber chopsticks to bring balance to The Force *and* to your sushi.
BuzzFeed editor using the glowing, blue chopsticks to eat sushi
Two sets of glowing lightsaber chopsticks in blue and red
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As you can see from the above GIF, I bought these for myself, and I love them to pieces. TBH, I use them as decor every bit as much as I use them to eat. Sometimes I just keep them in my work area to light them up during the day to feel fancy. They toggle back and forth between a bunch of different colors, like red, blue, yellow, purple, and multicolor, so you can either make them match *or* have a red and blue one together and bring ~balance~ to the Force.
Get it from Amazon for $9.97.
16. A HappyLight sunlamp that will be both a literal and metaphorical ~light of your life~ — this adjustable light can help improve your sleep, mood, and energy levels, particularly if you're vibing in a spot where you don't get a lot of direct sunlight.
The rectangle-shaped light sitting on the counter with a pour-over coffee next to it
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Read more about sunlamps and seasonal affective disorder (SAD) at Cleveland Clinic and Mayo Clinic.
Check out a TikTok of the HappyLight in action.
Promising review: "I work from home at night. I never see the light of day during the winter. This light has been a joy to have and gives great light at my desk to work with with the benefit of mimicking sun exposure. It’s very easy to use and to replace bulbs." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $49.99 (clip the $10 off coupon on the product page for this price).
17. A TikTok and Kindle remote control ring so you can scroll through videos or turn pages without wrangling with your phone or tablet. This is the ideal accessory for anyone who likes to be cozy in bed or anyone who likes to use exercise equipment with a screen distracting them!
Person reading
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This lets you scroll up and down, swipe right and left, pause and start, and adjust volume.
Promising review: "Chiiiiiile let me tell you I got this hooked up to my iPad annnnnd my iPhone and life is so much better. This little ring is AWESOME. It works my Pandora, iHeart Radio, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, I mean everything I use, IT REALLY WORKS! You can even like the posts on all the sites. I be under my covers just scrolling, y’all this thing even adjusts the volume. The booklet tells you everything. This is a must have. I am extremely happy with this purchase and I’ve been using it everyday even at work." —Deb!
Get it from Amazon for $19.99 (available in six colors).
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18. A set of 2-in-1 magnetic rechargeable hand warmers that are a genuine must-have for cold weather climates — you can keep these in your pockets to keep your hands the kind of roasty toasty warm that radiates through your whole body, and makes it a heck of a lot easier to endure the elements. Bonus: both hand warmers double as device chargers, so they'll come in handy in warm weather, too!
Person holding a compact electronic device with an orange and black design
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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
Get it from Amazon for $23.09+ (clip the 30% off coupon on the product page for this price; available in eight colors).
19. A sleek as heck wireless handheld vacuum reviewers *love* using for computers and desks, their car interiors, and little messes in the home. It has adjustable nozzles depending on what kind of surface you're working with, and also has the added benefit of looking like a chic accessory that TikTok Barbie would own. (Does she exist yet??? Because it's only a matter of time.)
model using a pink handheld vaccum to clean a couch
Reviewer holding it up in white
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Promising review: "Another 'TikTok made me buy it' purchase. I absolutely love this thing. Helps with cleaning my daughter’s desk since she’s homeschooling, and it's easy to use if you have to clean drawers." —Manisha Roopnarine
Get it from Amazon for $69.99 (available in six colors).
20. A zero-ink, app-enabled Kodak instant phone photo printer to essentially transform your phone into a Polaroid camera, but with the ability to pick and choose which photos you print. You can even edit photos within the app for better lighting or fun little graphics to add your own personal touch!
A compact Kodak photo printer outputs an image on a countertop
A portable printer prints a photo of two women outdoors, one holding a cup. The printer is on a pink book with illustrations
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This is compatible with Zink's zero ink printer paper — you can snag 20 sheets of it on Amazon for $9.99!
Promising review: "I take lots of photos but rarely do I ever print them out. We travel in our RV, and I like to keep some photos of places that we've been in the RV on our photo board. I really like it; it's a lot of fun. The color is pretty good, prints pretty fast, and the little backgrounds that you can stick them to are a fun touch. There's also some other stickers and frames that you could add to the pictures. I also keep a notebook of all the places that we've traveled (with campsite-specific info), and I try to keep one picture to represent each place in the notebook. It's perfect for this." —Link family
Get it from Amazon for $69.99 (available in four colors and as a starter bundle that includes photo paper, frames, and other accessories).
21. A magnetic rotating UFO-shaped Bluetooth speaker so you can have an ~otherworldly~ experience getting beamed up by your favorite bops.
Floating silver magnetic spinner with LED lights, exhibited as an ornamental gadget
Levitating speaker with green LED
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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 $89.99 (clip the 10% off coupon on the product page for this price).
22. A flexible power strip complete with three outlets, two USB ports, and a 5-foot extension cable designed so you can fit it into weird nooks and crannies around or under your desk while still being able to plug in bulky chargers.
Reviewer holding pink power strip with separate squares for three outlets and two USB chargers
The strip in white reconfigured in a square shape
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iJoy is a small business that specializes in headphones and tech accessories.
Promising review: "I rarely write a review (this is the second in the past few years). One of the best purchases in a long time. Nice design and very practical. It solves all of my problems as it can go in any direction. It's worth every penny. I turned around and bought two more. I am about to buy my fourth one. Love this!" —Pond P.
Get it from Amazon for $17.99 (available in four colors).
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23. A set of Nanoleaf lights, which are fun geometric lights you can arrange in fun shapes on your wall, then choose a specific color scheme or light show preset that gets controlled by an app. Basically, it's here to give you a vibe-curation god complex.
Hexagon wall lights decor above a bed; collage mood board on wall. Cozy space for inspiration and relaxation
Triangular modular light panels arranged on a wall, changing colors and connected by a wire, suitable for modern home decor
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Promising review: "I love these lights! They are so bright, but brightness is adjustable. Very easy to make custom patterns in the app, as well as download other premade settings and modes. I’m obsessed and want to get the expansion pack soon." —Amanda
Get it from Amazon for $169.99 (available in eight different shape packs, including smaller ones as low as $69.99).
24. A retro-style rechargeable cassette player complete with analog buttons, a headphone port, and audio input that lets you — be still our nostalgic hearts — make your own mixtapes out of your favorite playlists. It has a rechargeable lithium battery with up to twelve hours charge, and even comes with a blank cassette to get you started!
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25. A northern lights projector for anyone whose heart is in the magic of the cosmos, but whose butt would much rather be snuggled on a couch than freezing by a glacier. Bonus: This also plays soothing noises and doubles as a Bluetooth speaker!
A projector casts blue dynamic wave patterns on a wall
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Promising review: "I love this light! The stars are beautiful, the colors are beautiful. I like that it shuts off in four hours. I use it in my house so I don’t have to turn the lights on all the time. I like it so much, I just ordered three more to give to my grandchildren. It also has sounds like the sound of rain, or ocean waves. And you can even play your regular music on it. Don’t be afraid to try it! It’s like having the northern lights anytime you want." —Amy J Nelson
Get it from Amazon for $33.99 (clip the 15% off coupon on the product page for this price; available in five colors).
26. A SwitchBot Smart Switch button pusher so you can turn virtually *any* device with a pressable "on/off" switch into smart tech in an instant. Once you adjust the device over the button — be it your bedroom light switch, a switch to turn on your kettle, or a switch to turn on a fan — you can ask Alexa or Google Home to turn it off or on, or control it via an app on your phone.
The white square shaped SwitchBot on a light switch, fan, and computer
The black version on a coffee machine button
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Reviewers love this because it doesn't require you to "smart-enable" other parts of your home. It's also a great way to turn on your kettle or coffee brewer from the other room so it's ready for you when you get out of bed!
Promising review: "I recently purchased the SwitchBot Bot to control the light switch in my bedroom, and I'm incredibly impressed with its performance. Setting it up was a breeze — just a few simple steps and was able to connect it to my Bluetooth without any issues. The SwitchBot Bot works exactly as described. With just a tap on my phone, can easily turn my light switch on or off. It's incredibly convenient, especially for those times when you forget to turn off the lights before leaving a room." —Blossom
Get it from Amazon for $29 (clip the 20%-off coupon on the product page for this price; available in white and black).
27. A hypoallergenic Bluetooth AromaPlan "smart scent" air machine designed to make your bedroom subtly smell as if you're in a luxurious hotel. This pet-friendly, noise-free diffuser runs without water or flame and can be entirely operated from an app on your phone. Reviewers love that this is a safer alternative to candles!
A modern, compact air purifier on a wooden sideboard next to a potted plant and under an adjustable lamp
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Promising review: "I have been searching for an alternative to scented candles that is eco-friendly and pet-friendly and leaves no residue. After years of using candles, I found that my breathing was being affected because of the residue that comes from burning candles. Even my home AC filters turned black from burning scented candles. After using this product, I noticed immediately that my breathing was improved. Not only that, but the product is super easy to use, and I love the timer options. It also covers a large area. I would highly recommend this product to anyone looking for a substitute for candles. I also love the scented options I can choose from." —Michael P.
Get it from Amazon for $169 (available in two colors and two styles).
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28. A sleek makeup brush UV sanitizer for anyone who's prone to breakouts — this gizmo has a UV-C light to kill 99.9% of all viruses and bacteria, preventing skin irritants and keeping your beloved brushes in tip-top shape.
customer using brush sanitizer
brush sanitizer next to cleaned brushes
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Brushean is a small business that specializes in UV-C light personal care technology.
Promising review: "This first caught my eyes when I saw how chic and cute it is. Then I found out it actually help sanitize makeup brushes! I wear makeup regularly, but to be honest, I don't clean my brushes frequently enough. I found it kind of frustrating to clean my brushes. Not sure why but it always takes a REALLY LONG TIME for my brushes to dry. This is such a lifesaver as I know I can sanitize my brushes every time I use them with just one click! I don't have to worry about skin issues caused by dirty brushes anymore! It also makes a really good/cute gift. Very happy with this purchase." —Cyn
Get it from Amazon for $89.
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