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I believe a pack of scented colored pencils would cure some of my winter blues.

Each capsule includes three mini books, a tiny bookshelf, and one other mystery surprise (either a magnifying glass or bookmark).

Promising review: "I had seen many librarians post about the Mini Brand Books, so I purchased two sets for myself and a library aide! We love the surprise of seeing what we received and the bookshelf to keep our books organized, of course! Can’t wait to add more to our collection!" —Robin T.

Get it from Amazon for $8.09 (also available in a two-pack).

Promising review: "I bought these years ago and decided to buy them again for me and my son. He really enjoyed making the candy/gummies. He was proud of his candy sushi once they were assembled, and of course, he loved eating them. He said they were very yummy. The flavor for all the different little things wasn’t bad but my favorite was the 'seaweed,' it tastes just like grape Hi-Chew (my favorite flavor). I recommend buying these at least once for the kids. It’s fun and a tasty treat. We will look into the other kinds in the near future." —Blythe

Get it from Amazon for $5.39 (also available in a three-pack).

The small size includes four flowers, and the large size includes six flowers.

Promising reviews: "This arrangement sits behind one of my couches and it is always the first thing in my living room people comment on. It is so cute I love it!!" —Sarah K.

"The gift is beautifully designed and very sturdy, and it's also easy to transport. I gave it to a dear friend as a welcome gift at the airport." —Apple user

Vega Studio Art is a small Etsy shop based in New York.

Get it from Vega Studio Art on Etsy for $18.24+ (available in two sizes, five colors, and options for wrapping and a vase).

Check out a TikTok of Murdle in action. 

The best part?? Once you finish "Murdling," you can use your sleuthing skills on Volume 2, Volume 3, and a whole BUNCH of other themed Murdle books! 

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 creativity! 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

Promising review: "You don’t get to see what it is until it’s halfway done, and as you piece it together, everything starts to make sense. Such a fun idea. No missing pieces! And the quality is so good! Stays together! Love all the details of the finished piece." —Ashley

Get it from Amazon for $18.95+ (available in two styles).

Promising review: "I purchased this coloring book because I enjoy coloring small details. Too much coloring on one thing can get boring, but I love this one for the many different outlines to color! Not only is the coloring book detailed, but its title really does reflect the book — it brings you a cute and comfy vibe when coloring in it! I also appreciate the variety of pages it has, too! Some coloring books give you minimal pages, but this one contains a bunch! I’m very satisfied with this purchase. I highly recommend if you’re contemplating which cute coloring book to order!" —STimm

Promising review: "Everything about these colored pencils is enchanting, the design, scents, *the names of the colors*. Sigh. These scratch my itch for charming, lovely little things to elevate the day-to-day, and they take coloring as relaxation to a new level of self-care. The quality of the pencils themselves in terms of drawing/coloring is great as well; they blend easily, and the colors are clear/unmuted (they are not as rich/smooth as true artist quality pencils but perform above standard Crayola, similar to Prismacolor). I had to get a couple more as gifts, and both recipients were absolutely delighted." —Sunny

Get it from Amazon for $12.99+ (available in three color palettes and in sets with diffuser pens).

Promising review: "One of my favorite purchases from Etsy! I have one on my keys and my work bag. My lips are now always glossy. It fits several brands of lip gloss. I just took it to Sephora and tried the samples on the screw top." —Samantha

Glossgrl Caps is a small Etsy shop based in Florida.

Get it from Glossgrl Caps on Etsy for $6+ (available in various colors and styles).

All books sent are in brand new condition and have a Goodreads rating of at least 3.5, but often higher. The extras included will vary with each book.

Promising review: "Absolutely so well put together and a beautiful gift to myself as I’m trying to dip into reading more books in different genres! Love it!" —Nikki

Cute Book Corner is a small Etsy shop based in Van Nuys, CA.

Get it from Cute Book Corner on Etsy for $23.84+ (originally $45; available in 12 genres or a random selection). 

Promising review: "This little stuffy is adorable. It’s very well made, the perfect size, cuddly, and lightweight. My daughter’s baby brother keeps trying to steal it because he loves it so much. I’m going to have to order a second one!" –TR

Get it from Amazon for $12.59 (also available in four other styles)

Promising review: "These are the absolute cutest little support plushies ever. They are well-made and super soft. The overall quality is great. You can either carry one for personal comfort or the whole basket for group support. Perfect for little hands, and even bigger ones if necessary." —LLBon23

Get it from Amazon for $16.99 (also available in 14 other styles).

Promising review: "This adorable plant pot is great for my collection. The cord is strong and long enough to adjust as needed. I was concerned that the little guy would tip forward on his swing, but it actually sits very nicely and looks great. The size is wonderful — so many special pots like this are tiny, but this one holds a nice mature plant. All the materials are of nice quality, and the planter itself is thick and sturdy." —LauraM

Promising review: "I got this as a gift, and they love their Ivy planter! The digital expressions are cute and adorable, but aside from that, the size and quality of the planter itself make this an excellent planter. The app it comes with is easy to use and makes it easy to take care of your plant. I look forward to getting this for myself in the future!" —Mario

Get it from Amazon for $59+ (available in 10 colors).

When your pets evolve into Super Bitzees, you can find cool outfits and mini-games. In a rare turn of events, batteries are included! 

Promising review: "My 8-year-old loves this thing so much that she hasn't put it down since she got it. It was the star of the show for Christmas, and I got so many hugs for getting it for her. This is basically the modern take on the old-school Tamagotchis, but it has a fluttering LED bar that zips up and down at an extremely high rate of speed to mimic the appearance of an actual digital pet floating in midair. Seems weird at first, but that fluttering light bar also allows you to feel like you are really touching the animal — very cool in action. If you are a parent looking for the perfect gift for a 5-10-year-old child, then do yourself a favor and grab one of these; you will not regret it! Really awesome toy for a very reasonable price." —M. Myers

Get it from Amazon for $25.49+ (available in four styles).

Promising review: "I broke up the three-pack and gave one pen as a gift for a class gift exchange and put the other two in a stocking for Christmas. Good quality and approved by both the 8-year-old and 49-year-old husband, who is a kid at heart! Definitely recommend." —Kindle Customer

Get a set of three from Amazon for $16.99. 

Promising review: "A great little mug. Feels good in the hand, a nice size, beautiful “hammered” texture on the outside, and such a lovely, sunny color." —K-Mommy

Get it from Amazon for $16.99 (available in 11 color/animal combinations). 

Promising review: "Love this mug so much! I purchased three — two for my best reading friends and one for myself! I love that this mug is 'left-handed' friendly, too, as I'm a lefty, and so is one of my reading buddies, so often we miss out on seeing 'cool stuff' on our mugs — not on this one! The daily literary quotes are awesome! I love seeing old favorites and have been inspired to read books I don't know about via daily quotes!" —FourBuddies

Promising review: "I love this bowl! The quality of the bowl is really good; it’s super easy to clean, a standard-sized bowl. I’ve been handwashing mine, so I don’t know how it handles in the dishwasher, but the design has not faded whatsoever (which has been an issue I’ve had with some cups back in the day!). Pretty good gift idea." —The Witch Noir

Get it from Amazon for $19.57+ (available in 18 styles).

Promising review: "Seriously adorable and easy to recharge. It's been awesome for my bathroom. Use it as a night-light and in the dark morning while taking my shower. Puts out a good amount of light and is easy to use." —Cassie

Get it from Amazon for $13.57 (also available in four other styles).

Promising review: "This little lamp is BEYOND adorable. I got it as a gift for my niece, and she loved it. It's super cute, has a soft squishy texture, and has a little X for his butt. Maybe some won't like the little X, but it just adds extra cuteness. Worked right out of the box. Seemed pretty bright. Squish him, and the level changes. I can't speak to life expectancy, but it seems decent enough quality. Freaking adorable! Way better than expected." —KF

Promising review: "I have always had serious dark circles and bags under my eyes, and this has really changed this for me. The results are incredible. The puffiness is gone. The dark circles are hardly noticeable. My sensitive skin has not broken out. I never write reviews, but this was so good that I had to write a review. This actually works." —Ben

Promising review: "This is perfect to hold my glasses so I don't have to spend time looking for them. It's super cute and heavier than expected. Really happy with the purchase." —Savannah

Check out a TikTok of the highlighters in action. 

Promising review: "These are amazing!!! Beautiful colors and the sparkle/shimmer is more than I imagined it would be. Mr. Pen did it again! If you don’t have these pens, you need to get them!! Great addition to my journaling supplies!" —FBJH12

Get a set of eight from Amazon for $5.99 (also available in three other color combos that aren't metallic).

Promising review: "Bought this for my daughter, and she loved it. The design is cute. Quality seems good for the price. Love the sound quality and ability to play any music. I’d have bought this just as a cute decor gift as well." —Nilay

Get it from Amazon for $18.99+ (available in four colors).

Promising review: "Cremo's body wash is nothing short of exceptional. If you’re a fan of luxurious fragrances, this product will quickly become your new favorite. It boasts an incredible scent that perfectly mimics Baccarat Rouge 540 — a fragrance renowned for its sophisticated and captivating aroma. What sets this body wash apart is not just its stunning scent but also its longevity. The fragrance lingers beautifully throughout the day, ensuring you stay enveloped in that luxurious aroma long after your shower." —Ralph D. Thompson II

Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (also available in two other scents).

Promising review: "These are absolutely BEAUTIFUL! If I didn't know any better, I would have said these are the Bottega Drop Earrings. I personally love the smaller ones. I have not ordered the larger ones yet. Smaller ones are truthfully the perfect size. We love a good alternative because who has $800+ to spend on the Bottegas." —Brittany

Get them from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in 11 colors, two-packs, and an extra-large size). 

Promising review: "I tend to get rather stressed and have been known to accidentally obliterate stress balls. Thankfully, this llama is quite sturdy and hasn't shown any signs of wear and tear yet despite frequent and intense use over the past few weeks. Based on that, I fully expect him to endure for a long time to come." —Rachel L

Promising review: "This karaoke machine is great! The quality of the sound is super clear! All of the buttons are self-explanatory in case you lose the directions, and they’re very accessible! The light is nice as well, especially if you’re in the party mood, however you can turn it off if not wanted. This size is perfect for transporting and makes it easy to use anywhere! 10/10 recommend" —mksavage

Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in eight colors).

It's as easy as mixing the powder and boba in hot water.

Promising review: "This. Is. AWESOME! I will agree with another reviewer that the Thai tea tastes a little more like Tiger tea, but is still super good nonetheless. I just had surgery and haven't been able to leave the house, so I bought this product for my boba fix while healing up. I used about 6oz of water for mine, so it's a bit more diluted, but that's a better balance for tea to boba pearls. The pearls are quite soft but have a great taste. The tea is so sweet and flavorful. Really enjoy this product! Super easy to use, great value. Cute box and easy-to-follow instructions. And pretty decent quality! Can't wait to enjoy the rest of this box!" —SO GOOD!

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

Promising review: "This is exactly what I was looking for! It lays flat to easily complete the word search and not have to fight with the book. There are different types of puzzles, and some have extra secret searches! It’s great for the slow days at work!! I will definitely be buying more of these word searches!" —Roy Y Hahn

The goal? Try to fit all of the puzzle pieces on the game board before the timer is up! The easiest way to get started is to place one piece inside, close the lid and shake until the piece falls in a spot on the board, then open and start the timer as you try to fit the remaining pieces inside! There are also challenge cards that give you a specific shape to make in a set amount of time. Here's a TikTok video that shows how to play. It requires AAA batteries, so pick some up here.

BuzzFeed contributor John Mihaly has this to say about this game:

"We love the classic version in our home, and it's been in heavy rotation since we got our hands on it. The object of the game is to finish a puzzle using all 12 Kanoodle pieces. The 2D version lies flat, while the 3D version (you can play both with this set) requires you to build a pyramid of pieces. Simple, fun, and challenging (harder puzzles reveal fewer pieces to start)."

Promising review: "Very easy to use and fun for all ages. Great gift idea and is small and compact, so you can take it anywhere with you!" —Jocelyn

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