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The Next Time You’re Faced With Any Minor Inconvenience, Refer To This List Of 30 Little Treats To Buy Yourself As A Reward
We hope you love our recommendations! Some may have been sent as samples, but all were independently selected by our editors. Just FYI, BuzzFeed and its publishing partners may collect a share of sales and/or other compensation from the links on this page.Whether you had to take on a big assignment at work, spilled something on your…
We hope you love our recommendations! Some may have been sent as samples, but all were independently selected by our editors. Just FYI, BuzzFeed and its publishing partners may collect a share of sales and/or other compensation from the links on this page.
Whether you had to take on a big assignment at work, spilled something on your favorite shirt, or your comfort show announced its last season, here are some little treats to help get you through.
1. A silicone tray so genius you’ll wonder how you lasted so long without this in your kitchen. (Reviewers swear by for freezing individual servings of soup!) Come home and spend time making dinner or quickly heat up a cube and enjoy a comforting bowl of goodness? Option two, please.
Souper Cubes is a small biz that sells bake-and-freeze kitchen products.
Promising review: “LOVE LOVE LOVE. My freezer is so much more organized now. Gone are the days of having to defrost an entire bag of chicken broth for one cup for a recipe. I now have perfectly portioned 1/2-cup and 1-cup blocks ready to go. They fit easily in freezer bags, take up less space, and make me incredibly happy. There was a lot of attention to detail put into the design and I particularly appreciate the wire inside the rim that holds everything steady — no more worrying about spilling all the liquid on the way to the freezer. Just a fantastic product all around. I purchased this and a cheaper version from another manufacturer at the same time but returned the other product. This one is definitely worth the added cost.” —Kate
Check out my colleague’s Souper Cubes review!
Get it from Amazon for $19.92 (available in four colors).
2. A leggings organizer because if you’re anything like me and leggings are pretty much the only “pants” you wear these days, there’s a good chance the drawer you keep them in is so full that it’s difficult to close. Time to move some of your leggings to the closet, and what better way to do so than with this genius hanger?
Each hanger holds 10 pairs of leggings.
Promising review: “This legging hanger has been a lifesaver! No more struggling to find the right leggings or dealing with tangled volumes. Previously, they’d disappear amidst other clothes or get mixed up, making it frustrating to locate a specific pair. But this hanger has transformed my closet organization, saving me time and ensuring I can easily find any legging I want. It’s truly changed the game for me!” —Rouge Palate
Get a pack of two from Amazon for $15.99 (available in two colors).
3. The Book of Unusual Knowledge if you love learning tons of random facts, telling your loved ones about all the cool tidbits stored in your brain, or excitedly parking yourself in front of the TV every night to watch Jeopardy!
Promising review: “My best friend is always telling me new facts about the most random things so when I saw this, I knew it had to be added to his bookshelf. And let me tell you the list of random facts keeps on coming. Yeah, yeah, I know…the internet…but sometimes it’s nice to disconnect from technology and read a real book. Couldn’t be happier with this purchase.” —Gregory
Get it from Amazon for $9.99.
4. A Girl Scouts Thin Mints seasoning blend that’ll be SO delicious on ice cream, yogurt, oatmeal, baked goods, and anything else you can dream of enhancing with chocolate mint goodness.
Emma Lord/BuzzFeed
My colleague Emma Lord loves this stuff! Here’s what she has to say about it: “I stared at this for months online before caving and buying it, and when I tell you!! It jazzes up my morning coffee in a way that makes my little ’90s baby heart sing. I’ve also loved it on greek yogurt, oatmeal, and mug cakes. Plus when I am feeling lonely for a real Thin Mint and we’re not in Girl Scout cookie season, I’ll shake this on an Oreo Thin to stave off the despair.”
Get it from Amazon for $4.98 (and try their s’mores seasoning blend, too!).
5. A book tracker bookmark you can fill out as you read. Once you finish a book, all you have to do is color in one of the spines, write the book’s title, and then use the bookmark for your next read.
British Book Art / Etsy
British Book Art is a small business based in the UK that sells hand-painted pieces of your favorite book characters on book pages, as well as bookmarks and bullet journals to enhance your reading experience!
Promising review: “It is so sturdy and it is so fun writing in the names of the books I have already read this year! It took a minute to get here, but it was soooo worth it!!” —Janna Laubscher
Get it from British Book Art on Etsy for $3.86.
6. A Taylor Swift picture book any Swiftie will get a kick out of. This adorable biography is a fun way to take a trip down memory lane and reminisce on the queen’s iconic career thus far.
Heather Braga / BuzzFeed
BuzzFeed editor Heather Braga is the proud owner of this book:
“I have this book (as pictured above) and by that I mean the second I saw it available for pre-order I added it to my cart faster than you could say “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together.” As the parent of a 1-year-old, I have many Little Golden Books in my home. However, this one is just STUNNING. I’m a big fan of Taylor (obviously) but was really enamored by how beautiful the pages are. I was so excited to read this lil’ biography with my son and teach him a little more about someone I adore. (Which it does a great job of doing in a pared-down way!) It’s a short book, looks cute on my desk, and is a hit for bedtime story time. What more could you want???”
Get it from Amazon for $4.78 or Bookshop for $5.57.
7. A pair of wireless Bluetooth earbuds that are waterproof, come with different silicone earbuds so you can find your perfect size, and happen to be just as good as more expensive headphones on the market at a fraction of the cost (*cough AirPods cough*).
A single charge provides over 10 hours of usage, and the rechargeable case can have them fully juiced up in under two hours.
Promising review: “These are by far the best earbuds I’ve ever used. No exaggeration. My husband had these in his Amazon cart a couple of months ago but never checked out. Well, it’s about to be Christmas soon, so I chose to get these on the sly for him. When they came in, I wanted to ensure everything was working correctly before wrapping them up for Christmas. The sound quality is absolutely perfect, and the noise cancellation is AMAZING! They were on low, and the sound was crystal clear. I asked my 6-year-old son to talk so I could see how well they canceled out noise, and I couldn’t hear him, so I told him to shout, and I still couldn’t hear him at all. My husband will absolutely love these!! Also, now I need to get myself a pair as well! Definitely happy with my purchase!” —Ashley Haley
Get them from Amazon for $21.99+ (available in five colors).
8. An exfoliating lip brush your dry lips will be oh so thankful you purchased. Use this before applying your favorite lip balm and you may just notice it absorbs faster (and works better).
Amazon
Promising review: “Game changer. Way better than my previous method of fingers and then a washcloth. This scrubs away all the dry lippy skin, especially in the winter months, so that your balm can really penetrate and make your lips super moisturized and soft.” —Travis Reese
Get it from Amazon for $7.99.
9. A seal-tight glass storage container perfect for holding leftovers or transporting lunches to work. It’s basically been scientifically proven that eating out of an aesthetic container makes you less likely to run out and buy an overpriced chopped salad.
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The jars are BPA-free, as well as microwave and dishwasher safe.
BuzzFeed Shopping contributor Rachel Dunkel says: “Before working from home became the norm, I would use these handy jars to bring my lunch almost every day. They’re perfect for things like fruit, salad, or something saucy — stuff you really don’t want to get squished *and* want to ensure doesn’t leak into your bag. *But* I have found that I use them just as much at home full-time! They are of course great for leftovers, but also for prepped ingredients for the week. Shredded cheese, prepped chicken, and chopped veggies usually live in these, ready to be utilized for a quick lunch or snack. They clean *super* well — I even have the cream color and it recovered from storing beets! 10/10 from me.”
Get them from Amazon for $25+ each (available in two sizes and seven colors).
10. A hair and body fragrance mist that’ll have you wondering if it’s considered proper etiquette to sniff yourself in public. Not to see if you smell bad, but because you’ll smell so yummy, you won’t be able to resist taking in your delicious aroma.
Promising review: “It smells fresh and clean. Exactly what I was looking for. I bought some expensive Dolce perfume, but this body mist is stepping on necks. TRUST ME. No need to layer this scent unless you want to.” —Noel
Get it from Amazon for $24 (available in six scents).
11. A shimmering dry oil for those who are always up for an added pop of shine. Just be warned, anyone who sees you while you have this stuff on will pay you a million and one compliments and then ask where the heck they can buy a bottle for themselves!
ColourPop
Promising review: “This glitter body oil is so magical, I LOVE it. Definitely makes me feel like a sun fairy or a mermaid or some other fantasy creature. A+++ I am obsessed with these Sol Body Oils.” —Ilze P.
Get it from ColourPop for $7 (originally $10).
12. A soft seat belt cover because the year is 2024 and automobile manufacturers still insist on make seatbelt fabric uncomfy and kinda pointy. Luckily, this shoulder pad will feel much nicer against your skin — just here to help make something so important for your safety a whole lot more comfy!
Promising review: “These are great! I purchased another brand two or three years ago, and it worked just fine, and it wasn’t rough, but it certainly wasn’t soft. These are almost quilted and super soft. It’s a noticeable difference, and they work really well! I get skin tags from my seatbelt rubbing against my neck and in general these solve the problems, but I’ve been using the softer one for well over a month now and it’s even better.” —KE J.
Get a two-pack from Amazon for $7.99 (available in 14 colors).
13. A dinosaur chicken nugget-shaped pillow for those of you who are big-brained enough to know that chicken nuggets shaped like dinosaurs taste better than any other chicken nugget shape. It’s not an opinion, it’s a FACT.
Promising review: “This dino chicken nugget pillow is a real Jurassic dream come true! It’s the perfect cuddle companion for all the paleontologists-in-training or anyone with an insatiable appetite for comfort. Just be careful not to accidentally take a bite while you’re napping, because it looks deliciously deceiving!” —LadyTee
Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in three styles, two sizes, and in multipacks).
14. An espresso martini candle you definitely need if the coffee cocktail is your drink of choice. It looks good enough to drink (but don’t, because it is actually as a candle).
Candle Lume / Etsy
Candle Lume is a Canada-based Etsy shop that specializes in custom candles in 25 different scents.
Promising review: “This is such an awesome candle! Smells great too!” —Meghan McKay
Get it from Candle Lume on Etsy for $26.28 (available in a roasted espresso scent or unscented).
15. A slicker brush for breathing new life into faux fur throw blankets, fleece jackets, and all of your other soft and cozy belongings in need of a refresh.
Promising review: “Where have these been all my life? We purchased a couple of beautiful, charcoal-gray (dyed) sheepskin rugs for both sides of our bed. It used to feel really nice to get out of bed and set your feet onto them. But after many years and a couple of dogs, now my reaction to putting my feet down is, ‘Ew. What the heck did I just step on?’ Because of the dye, we can’t just wash them or get them too wet. And I’m kind of lazy and forgetful. (Meaning, I’ve been thinking of taking them to a dry cleaner for years — but how much will that cost?) After our puppy had an accident (the worst kind of accident) on one, I knew I had to do something. I cleaned up the ‘accident’ as best I could, but that left the spot feeling kind of dry and crunchy. I decided to try one of these wire wool brushes. HALLELUJAH! It took some muscle to thoroughly brush each rug, but wow, not only did it re-fluff and revive the wool, it pulled up a lot of loose dirt and anything that was stuck to the fibers.” —Renee
Get it from Amazon for $17.99.
16. A blackhead remover you simply glide over your face to help scrub away sebum, blackheads, whiteheads, and other skin impurities. The little octopus is so cute, you may wanna buy it for that reason alone.
Promising reviews: “After just two days of use, this adorable little octopus has done wonders for me, smells great too. Here’s how I used it: I wore down the stick just a little to where the texture from the salt is visible, scrubbed around on my face so there was plenty of product, then I used my fingers to gently massage all the gunk away. Rinse, pat dry, and enjoy the softness. Highly recommended for people with sensitive skin like me.” —LuckLocust
Get it from Amazon for $11.88.
17. A reviewer-loved knit beanie for keeping your head warm and toasty. Plus, it comes in tons of cute colors!
Promising review: “OMG this hat is comfortable and soft. It’s so warm and cozy. It fits and looks amazing on my head. Buy this hat now!” —Halyna
Get it from Amazon for $19.99 (available in 40 colors).
18. A bag of freeze-dried Sour Skittles that might make you question whether you’ll ever want to eat the non-freeze-dried version again, that’s how much you’ll love them.
Space Age Snacks is a small business that specializes in small-batch freeze-dried candy.
Promising review: “Honestly, I didn’t know what to expect going in, but I was pleasantly surprised. Skittles normally taste alright, but having them freeze-dried really made the flavors POP, and genuinely I feel like they had more flavor than normal Skittles. (Then again, that might just be my head playing it up, knowing it’s a first, who knows, who cares.) Very delicious.” —John Blake
Get it from Amazon for $8.99 (and check out the rest of their freeze-dried candy for more options).
19. A scrunchie holder to help finally put an end to the mysterious disappearance of every scrunchie you’ve ever bought. No, of course, I don’t misplace my scrunchies around the house and forget where I put them. Isn’t it obvious they grew legs and decided to leave?
Regan Diana Designs / Etsy
Regan Diana Designs is a small business based in Dade City, Florida that sells this super useful scrunchie holder and super cute/trendy scrunchies!
Promising review: “I LOVE these! I bought two because I have a lot of scrunchies. They are perfect and very well-made!” —Delaney
Get it from Regan Diana Designs on Etsy $16+ (available in five wood types, three sizes, and with or without personalization).
20. A super smart cap you’ll wanna keep on hand for your next migraine attack, headache, or just to relieve some oncoming tension. You can freeze it and use it cold or heat in the microwave (just make sure it’s at room temp first) and use it hot.
Read more about migraine treatments at Mayo Clinic.
Promising review: “I have suffered from migraines my entire life and I’m almost 50 years old. As soon as I put this pack on my head I instantly felt relief from the five-day barometric pressure migraine I’ve had. The soft design was really nice and I love that it covered my whole head and was easy to put on. I recommend waiting a few minutes after taking it out of the freezer because it was really cold.” —T.
Get it from Amazon for $29.95 (available in five colors).
21. Monkey Noodles — sensory toys to help keep fidgety hands busy. They’re stretchy and squeezable, and you’re never gonna wanna put them down.
Promising review: “This is my absolute favorite fidget! I’m an adult with autism and ADHD. I carry one around with me everywhere I go. It definitely assists me in staying calm/still while I’m at work. I’ve recommended it to several friends!” —KaelynnVP
Get a set of five from Amazon for $12.99.
22. A wondrously cool lip stain masque that might just make you want to launch your very own beauty influencer career, and here’s why: When you first apply it to your lips, it starts off blue (and a quite beautiful blue, at that). After letting it set for 10–30 seconds, wipe it away with a damp tissue or towel to reveal a BEAUTIFUL natural lip stain. How can you NOT want to document that process and share it with your followers?!
Promising reviews: “I didn’t know what to expect when I received this product, but I have to say I am pleasantly surprised! I absolutely love it! I put it on as soon as it arrived. I kept it on for almost a minute and when I wiped it off with a damp cotton ball, the color was beautiful. It’s true to its word about the 12-hour stay power. I put a little lip balm over it and enjoyed eating, drinking, and talking. It didn’t come off! If you like lip stain? Get this product! It’s a keeper. I will be ordering all of the shades.” —Brandy
Get it from Amazon for $17+ (available in 19 shades).
23. A snack bowl you can attach to your Stanley Cup (or a similar model) so your noms and bev are in one place.
Psst — lots of reviewers say this fits their Stanley cup *and* the cheaper alternative versions of it, like this $29 Simple Modern tumbler.
Promising review: “If using this snack holder on my Stanley is wrong, I don’t want to be right. Now when I sit at baseball tournaments all day, I don’t have to keep reaching into snack bags and coolers. We all get the snack we want and never have to carry more than a cup. I do get some odd looks but if they had one, they wouldn’t be judging anymore. Sits very sturdily on my tumbler but comes off easily when I’m done with it.” —Abby
Get it from Amazon for $9.98 (available in five colors).
24. A set of shower door towel hooks because imagine how nice it’s gonna be the next time you get out of the shower and your towel is RIGHT there within easy reach. It’s the little things!
Promising review: “A very sturdy shower hook! I’ve had these on my wishlist a while and I’m glad I got them. The rubber sticks well to the shower glass and they’re very heavy duty!” —April Bennett
Get a set of two from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in three colors).
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Promising review: “I like watching shows in the shower and, let me tell you, this thing does the trick! The adhesive works well (I cleaned the area I was going to stick it on beforehand for good measure) and the actual device is sturdy and reliable. It’s easy to open but not easy enough that it falls open. It does not muffle the sound on my phone and it is easy to see the screen, even with my shower temperature at the hottest, most foggiest degree. My only complaint is that I have to take my phone out of my phone case every time, but it’s not a hassle for me so it’s not a dealbreaker. I highly recommend!” —Terry
Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in five colors).
26. A reverse coloring book that comes completely colored in, so your job is to add the outlines and really help bring the images to life! Such an interesting twist on a classic activity!
Each book includes 50 pages of watercolor art for you to add lines, along with suggestions for what to add if you want a jumping-off point. Bonus: The pages are perforated, so you can easily tear them out and frame them!
Promising review: “Changed my life. So I get anxious doing the adult coloring books. This was so much fun and made me really think outside of the box. I’m not the best at drawing but I felt like I was when I was a kid doodling in my textbooks in school.” —Carley C.
Get it from Amazon for $9.90.
(Psst — check out these cult-fave black fine point pens for $8.99 on Amazon for a good doodling option!)
27. Crayola Globbles — a super squishy and fun fidget toy adults and kids alike will enjoy playing with! You can toss these babies at the wall and watch them stick (but then easily take it off, no damage or residue left behind) and they’re VERY easy to clean!
Promising review: “My 15-year-old asked for these after seeing them on TikTok. I got them as a stocking stuffer thinking they’d be tossed aside. Unbelievably he and his 17-year-old brother have spent time laying in the floor, tossing them up to the ceiling, and waiting for them to fall so they can catch them. I never expected them to get this much use. Bonus is they’re off their phones and in the family room with us.” —Amazon Customer
Get a set of six from Amazon for $10.69.
28. A glass aromatherapy diffuser that not only fills the room with your favorite relaxing scents, but also doubles as gorg piece of home decor.
If you’re looking for some essential oils to use with your new diffuser, check out this pack of six from Amazon for $9.95.
According to Johns Hopkins, it”s recommended to avoid diffusing oils near young children and large groups due to side effects from different oils.
Promising reviews: “It’s beautiful!! Best oil diffuser I’ve ever had. Everyone is asking me where I got it at. Gives off a lot of mist, makes my whole room smell wonderful, and it’s a great conversation piece. Highly recommend it.” —Danielle Martinez
Get it from Amazon for $35.97+ (available in four sizes, with or without a remote, and 22 colors).
29. Floral nail tattoos (stickers) to make your nails look as if they were just painted by a professional nail artist.
Tattoorary / Etsy
Tattoorary is a small business based in the Netherlands that sells a gorgeous variety of temporary tattoos from animals to floral prints, to nail tattoos, and more!
Promising review: “Love these! I’m terrible at putting stickers on straight, so I was pretty nervous, but I got the hang of it, and it turned out great.” —Alice Weston
Get it from Tattoorary on Etsy for $3.99.
30. A pack of soda can lids because sometimes you crack open a nice, cold Diet Coke only to realize a few sips in you don’t feel like finishing the rest. Now you can seal your can and save the rest for later! They’re also perfect for bringing canned bevs on the go without worrying about spills!
Promising review: “Very solid product. It does exactly what it claims to do. It snaps on to any can I have easily, then opens and closes shut again for storage in my fridge. As you can see in my pictures, it’s leakproof when closed. I think it will be a great addition to my kitchen.” —w_starling
Get a six-pack from Amazon for $12.55.
Reviews in this post have been edited for length and clarity.
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