There’s a weird, unwritten rule in the adulting handbook that says the more practical an item is, the more boring it has to be. We trade in our fun notebooks for beige legal pads and our cool gadgets for soul-crushingly utilitarian appliances. But this list is the official rebellion against that sad reality. It’s a celebration of things that refuse to be just one thing. It’s the cocktail maker that makes you look like a pro, the claw clip that doubles as a piece of art, and the houseplant you can’t kill because it’s literally made of Legos. We’ve rounded up 25 brilliant finds that are both delightfully fun and surprisingly functional, proving you can absolutely have your cake and eat it too, probably while using a ridiculously cool fork.
#1 Spread The Fun With Ototo’s Splatypus – Your Jar’s New Best Buddy
Review: “We all love these! I used them as stocking stuffers, because they’re so dang adorable! And functional! Life can’t have too much whimsy, these are whimsical, functional and one of my favorite things in the kitchen!” – Dani Elle
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#2 You Can Now Experience The Pure, Unadulterated Joy Of Painting Happy Little Trees Without Possessing A Single Ounce Of Artistic Talent, Thanks To A Bob Ross Water Color Book
Review: “Bought this for my mom and she loves it.” – bluewolf
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#3 You Can Finally Live Out Your Dream Of Owning A Dramatic Houseplant That Literally Faints When You Touch It With These Incredible Zombie Plant Seed Packets
Review: “So I bought these seeds a couple years ago and last year I finally planted them and here’s the result! Since I posted this review I have notice that the little purple flower pods on my 🧟♀️ plant, eventually die off and turn into what I think are seeds! The idea of being able to gift a grown zombie plant is really cool! My family find the plant very interesting and fun to watch it play dead. It’s very unique!” – Lacee regan
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#4 Your Dog’s Brain Is About To Get A Better Workout Than It Does Figuring Out Where That Mysterious Crumb On The Floor Went With This Engaging Flower Mat For Pet Sniffing
Review: “The fleece fabric is soft and won’t be irritating on the sensitive nose or mouth. There are a lot of folds in the flowers making finding the food more difficult which is what I was looking for! Our one rabbit tends to eat quickly and using snuffle mats has helped! I would put this in a garment bag for washing and suggest using a lint roller occasionally as the fleece really locks in fur. Great way to encourage natural foraging, digging, and enrichment.” – Sara
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#5 Brighten Your Kitchen With The Flower Power Orange Dish Brush With Vase: A Functional And Decorative Addition To Your Sink Area
Review: “I bought this for myself. I hate having a scrubbing brush behind the facet, but I like having it handy for quick scrubs. This solved both problems. It’s a nice pop of color on my counter top and is functional and a great scrubbing tool. I highly recommend.” – FivebyFive
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#6 This Egg Ring Set Is The Feline Find That Has Been Missing From Your Kitchen All This Time
Review: “Wide enough that your egg won’t be too thick, easy to use, easy to clean up.” – R. Sadewater
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#7 Procrastinating On Your Responsibilities Is About To Become An Officially Sanctioned Activity Now That You Can Spend Hours Launching Tiny Felines With The Cat-A-Pult Game
Review: “This is adorable and lots of fun!” – Stephanie
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#8 Your Laundry Is Officially Breaking Up With Its Toxic, Clingy Ex (A.k.a. Single-Use Dryer Sheets) And Entering A Healthy Relationship With A Flock Of Adorable Friendsheep Wool Dryer Balls
Review: “These are so incredibly cute! I love that they look like soot sprites! I used them today and noticed a significant decrease in drying time. No static, and able to be scented with essential oils. A great alternative to polyester, single use dryer sheets.” – Daria
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#9 That Unfortunate Paper Cut You Got Is No Longer A Minor Medical Issue; It’s A Fashion Statement, Darling, Especially When It’s Covered By A Chic Floral Band Aid
Review: “Three different sizes to suit your needs, the cloth tape should be more breathable, and the flower pattern is a nice touch. It’s pleasing to the eyes.” – bn
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#10 You’re About To Become The Most Insufferable Person At Your Next Marvel Movie Night, Armed With An Alarming Amount Of Knowledge About Hulk’s Muscular System From This Marvel Anatomy Book
Review: “Definitely worth purchasing, especially for the price it’s being sold at right now. An excellent work of art as well as entertaining. If you’re a fan of all things Marvel or just curious, I’d give this a shot.” – George Arango
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#11 Add Some Fun To Your Cooking Routine With The Singing Floating Pasta Timer: Enjoy Musical Alerts While Boiling Pasta
Review: “Works like a charm. Sound is lower than I thought but hey, it’s fun.” – Rye0Guy
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#12 Organize Your Desk With An Elephant Desk Organizer: Bring Charm And Functionality To Your Workspace
Review: “This item is very handy at my desk. I work in a busy environment and I like the fact that my phone is propped up, so that I can see if an important call or text comes in. It was very easy to assemble took less than 3 minutes and seems to be durable. I like my desk area clean so if you have a friend that is the same or could use a little tiddening up it makes a great gift.” – Hey Y’ALL
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#13 You’re About To Level Up From “Vodka And Whatever Juice Is In The Fridge” To An Actual, Impressive Mixologist, And Your Cheat Code Is The Bartifier Cocktail Mixer
Review: “Easy to use. No scale or knowledge of portions. Loving it daily.” – Oluyomi Ajayi
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#14 For Everyone Who Loves The Aesthetic Of Plants But Possesses The Opposite Of A Green Thumb, A Set Of LEGO Botanicals And Friendly Pots Is The Unkillable Foliage You’ve Been Dreaming Of
Review: “Super cute! Hope they make more sets like this with different shaped/color figures and interchangeable plants!” – Joshua H.
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#15 Keep Your Countertops Clean And Stylish With A Rooster Silicone Clip Spoon Rest
Review: “This works great! I had the typical stainless steel spoon rest by my stove and even though it’s pretty easy to clean, this trusty rooster does a great job at maintaining a clean kitchen and allowing your food to drip/fall back into the pot. It’s great at holding spatulas, wooden spoons and even chopsticks.” – Hang
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#16 Never Lose Your Keys Again With Remote Key Finder: Locate Your Keys With Sound Even From A Distance
Review: “Love this remote control, you put an alarm on all the things you miss place everyday. My husband is always losing his keys we can now beep them for a much easier find Same with the tv remote.” – Miranda Lynn
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#17 Keep Your Coffee Fresh And Organized With A Coffee Storage Container And Organizer
Review: “Canister is visually appealing and keeps my coffee beans so fresh. It even comes with extra CO2 cartridges for the next 2 years!” – Vanessa Taylor
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#18 Extend The Life Of Your Produce With Bluapple: Keep Fruits And Veggies Fresh Longer
Review: “Bluapple-They have keeps my fruit, fresh, crisp, and longer than in the past. Recommend and we will purchase again.” – TimothyS. Clippinger
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#19 Bien Beau’s Whimsical Milk Carton Vase: A Splash Of Strawberry Charm
Review: “This sweet vase is so pretty. The colors and style look exactly like the photos. It is a thick ceramic so it’s not super light, but it’s a small vase so you don’t have to worry about weight issues when carrying or placing on a shelf. It’s solid without cracks or imperfections, I’m very pleased with the quality.” – kristie
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#20 Enhance Your Lip Care Routine With A Lip Scrub Brush: Gently Exfoliate And Soften Your Lips For A Smooth And Supple Feel
Review: “I have super dry lips and Im a habitual picker. In the past, I would use a tooth brush, towels, scrubs and my fingers to pick my lips (especially after wearing drying lipstick) and this helped get the best exfoliation! Definitely use with a good lip scrub and over night mask for the best results.” – Joie
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#21 Your Messy Bun Is About To Have Its Main Character Moment, Looking Less ‘I Just Woke Up’ And More ‘I Just Frolicked Through A Botanical Garden’ With A Metal Flower Claw Clip
Review: “I really love these hair clips, they look so cute. They feel very nice and stay in my hair well.” – Amazon Customer
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#22 The Sun Has Officially Volunteered To Redecorate Your Apartment With Tiny Afternoon Rainbows, And Its Only Request Is That You Hang Up A Crystal Suncatcher
Review: “I highly recommend this little beauty. I saw it on Pinterest and immediately had to have it. The sparkle reflections it casts on my living room is cute, a must have!” – The Dancing Queen B. | Bri
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#23 Make Tea Time Quirky And Fun With The Duck Drink Tea Infuser: Add A Splash Of Whimsy To Your Brew
Review: “I can not accurately describe how happy my duck lover was when he got this! He couldn’t believe it even existed or that I found it. It works really well.” – Kate
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#24 Keep Your Sneakers Looking Fresh With The Instant Sneaker Cleaner Sponge
Review: “I think this product is terrific. You can see how well it worked. The shoe on the left was cleaned and on the right not. The cleaned shoes look almost new.” – DavidFF
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#25 That Unexpected Doorbell Ring That Sends You And Your Dog Into A State Of Sheer, Unadulterated Panic Can Be Preemptively Shut Down With A Polite But Firm “Do Not Disturb” Doorbell Cover
Review: “This was exactly what I was looking for. My dog will bark when they knock or ring for deliveries and sometimes I’m working. I hope this will help! Comes with a couple attachments and multiple sticker options as well as Velcro or double sided sticky tape for the hook. The faceplate comes off if you don’t want any on there. If you Velcro the hook you can take the whole thing off and will just have a small piece of Velcro showing. I used the tape as I’ll just plan to leave the clear hook on, and will just remove the faceplate if needed.” – Lindzlu
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