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Get ready to become the friend whose house everyone mysteriously wants to gather at, once they learn you have this fondue set and slushie maker on deck.

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Promising review: "Good gift. Got these for my wife for her basement bar. They're cute on the pub table and great conversation pieces." —MJ

Psst — these only have 30mg of caffeine, as opposed to 60mg to 120mg of a typical one!

Craftmix is a small business that specializes in instant drink mixers.

Promising review: "This is my favorite Craftmix EVER. It makes a darn good Espresso Martini. I made it with just Vodka (4 oz) and added a little chocolate protein shake (enough for two martinis). SOOOO good. Great idea for a "mocktail" as well. I can't wait to drink my next one." —TanyaT

Get a pack of 12 from Amazon for $16.99 (also available in a pack of 24, nine other flavors and three variety packs). 

This game requires two to four players, ages 8 and up. 

Promising review: "We love this game. All the kids are adults and we have a raucous time playing this. it is so much fun; great family fun. The pace is fantastic. Anytime we have a friend over, the first game goes a little slower but it doesn’t take long to learn and develop strategies to win. Love this game!!!" —Kindle Customer Largo

Psst — a lot of reviewers use silicone or plastic molds to get specific shapes! 

Promising review: "It’s honestly just a really nice material to work with! If you want to create things with clay, this is definitely a good choice! It’s definitely not for professional use, but I feel like that’s a given? I mean, it is Crayola. But all in all, great for those who want to use it for fun!" —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $11.24 (available in three sizes and in white or terracotta).

Fellow Buzzfeed Shopping writer, Emma Lord, has played this and says: "I played this at a friend's apartment with a mix of people I did and didn't know, and we all had a BLAST. It was a fun opportunity for us to reference hyper-specific things when trying to lock down a specific shade (if memory serves, "zombie Barney" and "aggressive banana" were the ones that got thrown around) and to get to know each other's tastes and ways of looking at the world. The rules and scoring system are super easy to learn, too, so there wasn't a big hurdle in getting everyone on board. I highly recommend it for some good, wholesome, often laugh-out-loud party fun!" 

Check out a TikTok of the cheese slicer in action. 

Promising review: "My mother-in-law had purchased one last year, and I tried hers at Christmas and fell in love with how easy it was to use. We have a lot of get-togethers with friends, and cheese is a staple appetizer in our house. So, I purchased my own and have been using it weekly since. It cuts easily and is mostly easy to clean. Sometimes cheese gets stuck in the crack, but some scrubbing with a small brush usually does the trick." —Jessica

Get it from Amazon for $22.91 (available with two or five wires). 

UrbanCheesecraft is an Oregon-based Etsy shop established in 2009 that specializes in make-your-own cheese kits in a variety of cheeses, including vegan options. Each kit comes with a cheesecloth, citric acid, flake salt, instructions, and "email support for life" — all you need is milk (and a mouth to consume it all).

Promising review: "These kits are great gifts for the cheese lover and the person who's already got it all.' The packaging looks nice and gift-worthy, and it's a perfect price range. I love that the recipient gets an experience as well as a tangible product, and I can personally attest that the actual process is easy." —amyleannbohner

Get it from Urban Cheesecraft on Etsy for $24.

House Party 2K20 is a small business that specializes in unique serving accessories. 

Promising review: "I absolutely love this bulldog charcuterie board, it’s the perfect size and it’s made so well. All the dog lovers wanted to know where to purchase one. I used it twice already for two parties and it was a hit!" —RN79

Exploding Kittens is a small business that specializes in unique, family-friendly games. 

Promising review: "Got this game for my game-loving 5-year-old. We play it almost daily with two to five players. So much family fun! The colors are fun, and we love picking our favorite mantis of the day. The game moves quickly, so everyone pays attention. Easy enough for a 5-year-old, but fun enough for an older crowd too!" —Schyler McNeil

Get it from Amazon for $21.86 (also available in a travel version).

Promising review: "Here's what you do for starters: Slice a baguette. Add a slice of blue cheese. Toast in the oven or air fryer. Drizzle with this truffle honey to finish and impress your guests. They'll think you're a genius." —T. A.

Get it from Amazon for $17.98+ (available in two sizes). 

For those new to the concept — Instead of adding the color to these, you add the lines to create images within the colors. Sort of like a Rorschach test, but make it whimsical. 

Check out a TikTok of the reverse coloring book in action. 

Promising review: "Kendra Norton’s beautiful art books, Reverse Coloring books, have changed my world! My whole life, I thought I was not creative and had zero artistic ability. Now, this has become my favorite form of artistic expression. I turn on music and/or an audiobook and allow myself to go for an adventure outside of my mind, beyond my mind, if you will. This has become my favorite way to process through difficult emotions and experiences I’m working through." —K. DeWitt

(Psst — check out these cult-fave black fine-point pens on Amazon for a good doodling option!) 

If you are unfamiliar with this, Shrinky Dink paper lets you color designs on it that you can then cut out and bake to shrink them down, giving them a stained glass effect that makes them great for keychains, suncatchers, and little trinkets. 

Promising review: "Fun for ALL ages! Recently remembered how fun these were. I have a smaller daughter, so it gave me an excuse to buy these. They're secretly for me — half kidding. These are so simple to use and create great crafts. These will keep your little one's imagination going, occupied, and help practice fine motor skills. I would definitely recommend to ANYONE, not just little humans." —Alex Soper

Get a 25-sheet set from Amazon for $14.45.

If you're new to the world of the Ninja Creami, you prep your treat base in the included containers and let it freeze for at least 24 hours. And then you pop it into the machine and press the button that corresponds with what you made. Then it will process it and deliver your fave frozen treat in minutes!

Reviewers with dietary restrictions and preferences love the customizing options with this bad boy, as you can create protein-packed ice cream, low-sugar sorbet, dairy-free treats, and vegan options with ingredients of your choice. And many point out that this will likely *save* you money over the long run with the cost of specialty ice creams these days! 

Check out a TikTok of the Ninja Creami in action. 

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 

Get it from Amazon for $208.04+ (available in two models and in a deluxe version). 

The one hundred questions are often open-ended and thoughtful, like "What would it take to feel truly rested?" and "What doorway is open to you?" making it an ideal set of cards for journal prompts, too! 

Promising review: "My boys loved this! They were excited to see lego waffles and had fun building with them and eating them." —Emily

Get it from Amazon for $54.99+ (available in three colors). 

Promising review: "You don't understand, TikTok made me obsess over this microphone. As a 30+-year-old woman, I resisted purchasing it. I finally broke down and bought it because it was haunting me in my sleep. I'm so glad I did. When I am in a bad mood I start karaoke in my house and am instantly better. It has 'ruined' my teenage son's life because my performances can be heard through his Xbox microphone. This is a must-have product." —Zane A. Undercoffer

Get it from Amazon for $19.94+ (available in 12 colors).

Swooc Games is a small business that specializes in unconventional, giant games for home and outdoor use. 

Promising review: "Our family loves Yahtzee, but Yardzee was so much more fun! It is like a giant life-size game. It was so much fun to play outside as a family. We had ages 7–65 playing and enjoying the game. As a homeschooler, I also love that it sneaks in math and writing." —The Waldock Way

Get them from Amazon for $59.99+ (available in two dice sizes).

Tiki Toss is a small business that specializes in family-friendly games for home and outdoor use. 

Promising review: "We all love this game. Everyone who comes over cannot stop playing Tiki Toss. So simple and so fun. Quality and design of product is fantastic. Also makes a great gift." —jzek

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

Promising review: "Hi millennials with babies, lol. Loved these as a kid? Or like me — always wanted one and never got one? Well, now's your chance. It's very similar to the ones popular when we were kids, and it lights up. My baby loves to watch my daughter use this. My husband loves to skip-hop with it, too, and omg, that's worth the full price of this toy each time. This toy has paid for itself five times over with the laughter and fun it's caused." —Kassy 

Get it from Amazon for $13.29+ (available in four colors). 

Kusini is a small business that specializes in kitchen products. 

Promising review: "I absolutely love fondue, and this made at-home fondue easy and mess-free! Warms up quickly and holds the perfect amount of fondue plus dippers." —Ruby Pagel 

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.

Fellow Buzzfeed Shopping writer, Emma Lord, recommends: "Psst — if you REALLY want to level up your homemade sushi game, I highly recommend adding this truffle seasoning on Amazon for $14.95! It tastes so startlingly decadent. I've been ordering it for years to put on my avocado rolls and shiitake rolls when I order sushi."

And I would also like to co-sign that rec, as I have also started putting that same truffle seasoning in my homemade California rolls and it is a GAME CHANGERRRR. 

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

Get it from Amazon for $11.99 (also available in a pack of two).

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

Each set comes with a 100-color palette, a sketch pencil, a sponge, a swatch sheet, and three water brush pens. 

Promising review: "Love collecting watercolor sets, and this one is amazing — so many exquisite colors to paint with. Creativity is everything, and imagination with all these colors is unlimited. Pure happiness!" —pve

Get it from Amazon for $29.99 (also available in two other sizes and in a premium version).

Check out a TikTok of the rainbow wine glasses in action. 

The Wine Savant is a New York-based small business established in 2017 that specializes in unique, quality drinkware and accessories. 

Promising review: "Love these! Wasn’t ready to splurge on Estelle stemmed glasses so I got these instead. I’ve run them through the dishwasher once so far and they held up fine. Glass is thin near the top which I love in a wineglass. I would recommend!" —Tricia

Get a set of six from Amazon for $49.95+ (available in 11 color sets).

Promising review: "These are so cute! I hosted a wine tasting at my house and the coasters fit into many different wineglasses. I had about three to four fairly decent size chocolates on top. These were a hit and everyone thought they were in a nice restaurant with the setup!!" —Melanie M. 

Get a set of four from Amazon for $7.99 (also available in a set of eight).

Promising review: "I keep a few of these on hand for quick last-minute gifts. The small packaging will even fit inside a large greeting card, no need to wrap!" —mf

Check out a TikTok of the disco ball in action, make sure to grab them some essential oils for the full experience! Read more about aromatherapy and stress and tension at Johns Hopkins.

Promising reviews: "I absolutely LOVE my disco ball diffuser! It brings me joy. The diffuser works great and has timed options. You can use the disco ball without diffusing too. Lots of pretty color-changing options or you can have it cycle through all of the colors which is what I choose to do. There are two spinning modes too…slow and fast or you can set it to not spin at all. Get one. You WON’T be disappointed!! 🪩🫶🏼😍" —Heather

Get it from Amazon for $33.97+ (available in two sizes and three colors). 

Promising review: "Great little crusher. Perfect for summer drinks. Bits of ice are large enough that ice doesn’t melt right away after I filled the glass with cola, and the perfect size for those of us who like to eat crushed ice after the drink is gone." —Linda Stroupe

Check out a TikTok of the cocktail book in action. 

Promising review: "This book has easily become one of my favorites. Great base knowledge, and I would recommend it to anyone seeking to further educate themselves on spirits and cocktails. Even the first few pages are full of useful information. Purchase this for yourself or even as a gift. I cannot say enough good things about this book." —Adriana

Promising review: "Splurged a little. We like board games a lot, and have a cabinet to store them, and I wanted some nice pieces to display on top. This was a wonderful, on the hunt for more beautiful pieces but this is elegant and it feels expensive." —Rutva

Check out a TikTok of the magic puzzle in action. 

Promising review: "This puzzle was delightful from start to finish. The oddly shaped pieces, the story being told within it, the surprise ending puzzle, the checklist hunt, the mobility of the sections, and the characters and design all gave it — and me! — such life. Regular puzzles tend to bore or frustrate me but each time I worked on this I was full of joy." —Brittany

Get it from Amazon for $24.99, and check out the rest of the Magic Puzzle lineup for more options!.

You can also get really creative with it and create butters of your wildest dreams — raspberry butter, truffle butter, chocolate butter. So I hope you have an out-of-pocket sense of imagination!

Promising review: "I am delighted with this product. The accompanying instructions were very helpful. I made my first hand-churned butter, which I consider being a homage to my grandparents, who were dairy farmers. The process is really surprising when the butter seizes up — I think it was very important to me to see and experience that moment. Subtle, but crucial... At any rate, I used it, cleaned it, so I have experienced both. I don’t think you’ll be disappointed with this little yet sophisticated butter churn." —Nanci Hamilton

Promising review: "Perfect size and color — so cute! My cupcakes did not stick. I did NOT spray the cups with anything. They were the perfect size. Fluffy. Nonstick. Lightweight. I received several compliments. The cupcakes popped right out of the cups. This brand was perfect! I’m truly impressed." —Denice Mendez 

Get a set of six liners with matching suacers from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in white or pink, and in larger quantities). 

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