60 Weird-As-Hell Things Under $25 That Are So Damn Cool

Need a little more mindfulness in your life? This zen garden litter box checks both boxes and leaves the real poop out of the equation. Each one includes a tiny tray, two miniature cat statues, five decorative rocks, a bag of sand, and a wooden rake, so you can comb, fidget, and rearrange your way to mental serenity — without disturbing your coworkers or family.

Real flowers wilt and die, but this bouquet building set requires no maintenance and lasts forever. The petals, leaves, and adjustable stems clip together to create colorful blooms that you can arrange in a vase — and unlike most other building sets, these actually look stylish when displayed on a tabletop.

At first glance, this sea urchin puzzle looks pretty simple — but it’s surprisingly difficult to assemble the pieces so they all fit inside and the top closes. Each order includes five puzzle pieces and a spiky case, which is compact and looks cute sitting on your work desk or coffee table.

Since they’re water-resistant and rechargeable for wireless use, these color-changing touch lights add ambiance to your showers and baths. That said, since you can stick them to virtually any surface with the magnetic adhesive mounts, they’re also great inside closets, along hallways, and underneath cabinets. Use the included remote control to change the colors, adjust the brightness, and set automatic timers.

Growth serum, scalp spray, hair oil, dandruff medication — this scalp comb makes it easy to apply all of the aforementioned and more. Fill it with the formula of your choice and press the soft silicone base to dispense it, using the steel-ball prongs to work it into your roots. According to reviewers, it works beautifully, minimizes mess, and feels like a soothing massage.

• Available styles: 5

Available in 13 shades, this multi-use balm has a satisfying jelly consistency and a vibrant, buildable tint that you can use as a blush or a lip tint. It comes with a large jelly pot that holds the balm, and a compact keychain that you can fill for on-the-go touchups. “Super moisturizing and not too sticky,” one reviewer wrote. “Also has a yummy smell.”

• Available styles: 13

Some reviewers gifted these scented fruit creams, while others stashed them in their bags, drawers, and car to keep their hands moisturized no matter where they are. Inside their adorable pear cases, they’re packed with avocado oil, honey, shea butter, and vitamin E for nourishing, non-greasy hydration. You can also get them in peaches or mixed-fruit designs.

My friends and I just had a mosaic coaster-making night, and it was genuinely one of the most relaxing and satisfying crafts I’ve done in years. This kit comes with everything you need for DIY mosaic coasters, including rimmed wooden plates, glass tiles, craft glue, joint sealant, sponges, mixing bowls, and stirring spoons.

Choose one of three colors and stick this adhesive sleeve to your laptop. It has three pockets to hold your phone, mouse, charging cables, pens, external hard drive, or any other small accessories — and its dual-layer stretch fabric holds your stuff securely while you’re on the go. Best of all, it’s compatible with virtually any laptop.

• Available styles: 3

Balance and stack the marbles on the wobbling base one at a time without tipping it over. If any of them fall, you lose. WobbleBall comes with 50 marbles and is suitable for up to four players, ages six and over. It’s compact, easy to learn, and quick to set up, which explains why it has an average 4.5-star rating from reviewers.

• Available styles: 2

Available in Coca-Cola, Diet Coke, Fanta, or Sprite designs, these soda ear buds are both adorable and functional. While the charging case looks like a can of pop, these headphones deliver up to nine hours of clear sound, sync to your devices with Bluetooth, have a built-in microphone for hands-free calls, and activate your voice assistant with a single tap.

• Available styles: 4

Someone gifted me one of these carousel candles last Christmas, and I was shocked by how well it worked. Heat from the flame creates a current of air that turns the fan, causing the metal charms to rotate on their own. They come in your choice of six designs, all with essential-oil-scented soy wax and a foil-embossed glass vessel.

• Available styles: 6

Keep germs off your straw, dust out of your drink, and spills out of your car with these straw caps. Made from food-grade silicone, they’re easy to sanitize in the dishwasher and are compatible with most popular tumbler straws, including 30- and 40-ounce Stanleys. They also come in several colors and designs to help you differentiate your bottle from everyone else’s at a glance.

• Available styles: 8

Get even, flawless eye makeup every time with this ShadowMoon tool. It shields your under-eye from fallout and has a slightly curved edge that you can use to guide your liner and blend your shadow into an even wing. It’s also made from food-grade silicone, so it’s endlessly washable and reusable — and you can chill it in the fridge to de-puff tired undereyes.

• Available styles: 2

Love puzzles, but hate how your table is virtually unusable until you finish? Made from non-slip felt, this roll-up mat lets you safely store unfinished puzzles around an inflatable tube and inside a compact bag, so you can eat, work, or entertain in between sessions. It also comes with a hand pump and four snap-together trays to hold and organize pieces.

When you need something to do with your hands, reach for one of these DIY origami cats. Each order includes 50 cardstock sheets with rounded edges, crease lines, and a graphic instruction manual. When you’re done, you can display them on your desk, hang them as ornaments, or gift them to your friends — and you can also get sets with dogs and dinosaurs.

• Available styles: 3

These fidget balls have strong, weighted magnets at their core — but unlike other magnetic options, they’re coated with a layer of textured silicone. That way, they don’t make distracting noises while you fidget, and they feel satisfyingly tactile in your hand. Some reviewers even roll them along their hands, legs, and arms for acupressure massages.

• Available styles: 5

Like regular Uno, this card game is fast-paced, competitive, and great for both kids and adults. Unlike regular Uno, Uno Go comes with pocket-sized cards that you can take virtually anywhere to keep up to four people entertained. “They’re easy to throw in a purse and take out while waiting on a table, with kiddos, or just when hanging out,” wrote one reviewer who called it “a fun little game to pass the time.”

“Well worth the cost and super cute yet functional,” one reviewer wrote about this heart night light. Available in a few color options, it plugs straight into an open outlet and emits a soft glow to soothe kids at bedtime or light your way to the bathroom. It also has a hidden dusk-to-dawn sensor, so it turns on automatically in the dark and shuts off come morning to save power.

• Available styles: 6

“This pen set is hands-down my favorite!” wrote one reviewer who’s “obsessed” with these lava gel pens. The barrels have colorful lava that rises and falls while you write, while the ink is infused with essential oils for aromatherapy. Aside from the sensory elements, they also write smoothly and are comfortable to hold, according to reviewers.

• Available styles: 3

Forget standard bookmarks that slip out from the pages and only let you mark one section at a time. Book Darts come in a tin of 50, and they’re made from durable, endlessly reusable stainless steel. Their clip-like design securely attaches to any page without damaging it, but they’re paper-thin so you can add several to one book and it’ll still close.

• Available styles: 2

More and more people are ditching overhead lighting in favor of cozy table lamps, especially in kitchens and bathrooms. This portable lamp is the answer. For one, it’s rechargeable with a cordless battery that lasts for up to six hours, so you can place it anywhere without worrying about outlet access. For another, it’s waterproof with adjustable brightness levels, so you can customize the ambiance on the deck or in the shower.

• Available styles: 5

Made from stainless steel, this tiny archery bow lets you practice and perfect your shot at home. It comes with a bowstring, 10 arrows, one paper target, and a wrench to adjust the tension, and it’s suitable for both right- and left-handed people.

• Available styles: 9

Keep dust, moisture, and sand out of your charging ports while adding personality to your devices. These port charms are compatible with any USB-C charging port, including most phones, tablets, and e-readers. The double-sided designs are available in 10 themes, including fantasy, cowgirl and holidays.

This wearable blanket has an average 4.6-star rating from over 6,800 reviewers, but buyer beware — one reviewer wrote, “So warm, I never want to take it off.” Its poncho-style design has an oversized fit with a hood to keep you wrapped in thick, plush fleece, though unlike a standard blanket, it has pockets to store your devices and sleeves that allow full use of your arms.

• Available styles: 16

Made from crystal-clear tempered glass with rhinestones in your choice of 17 colors, these camera covers add glam style to your phone while protecting your rear lenses from dust and damage. They come in a few sizes to fit the iPhone 14, 15, 16, and 17, and your order also includes wet wipes for installation and a tool for removal.

• Available styles: 17

If your car has a push-to-start button, this flower button cover makes your day a little brighter every time you get in your vehicle. Made from resin in your choice of 15 color options, it has an adhesive base that’s compatible with most cars and makes the button easier to press — especially if it’s hidden behind the steering wheel, according to reviewers.

• Available styles: 15

This bottle boot is made from soft silicone to protect both your tumbler and your furniture from scuffs, scratches, and dents — plus it comes in tons of animal designs that are cute as heck. It’s designed to fit most popular tumbler brands, including the 40-ounce Stanley cup, the 20- or 30-ounce Stanley IceFlow, and the 40-ounce Simple Modern.

• Available styles: 15

This chic incense holder looks like a tiny chimney, but it’s also a safe and functional way to burn your incense sticks, cones, sage, and palo santo. Made from ceramic, it’s heat-resistant up to 2,700 degrees Fahrenheit with a bowl to catch the ash and a spout to direct the smoke upwards. It also comes in eight other colors and designs to match your aesthetic.

• Available styles: 9

Tea lovers and book lovers tend to overlap, which is why these tea bag bookmarks make a sweet addition to your reading arsenal or an adorable gift for someone else. Sold in a set of six, they’re made from felt with embroidered floral designs and yarn-attached tabs, which hang out from the top of the book to visibly mark your page.

Made from wood with a brass bell in the center, this door chime comes in cat, penguin, crab, and chinchilla designs that ring out when someone walks in. It’s easy to mount to your door with the built-in magnets or the included adhesive sticker, and according to reviewers, the chime noise is pleasant and loud enough to be helpful without annoying anyone.

• Available styles: 4

A long-lasting alternative to lipstick, Wonderskin lip stain is a pigmented, peel-off formula that’s designed to stay on all day without feathering, smudging, transferring, or drying out. “Seriously, this lip stain has saved me so much money, time, and effort,” wrote one reviewer who applies it before going out, and it’s still there hours later upon returning home.

• Available styles: 31

These pocket scrunchies have a hidden compartment with a zipper where you can stash cash, chapstick, keys, jewelry, AirTags, earbuds, and more. In addition to providing secret storage, they’re also stylish, sturdy, and snag-resistant: “I also use this after showers to put my hair up in a bun with, and I love that it keeps it all bundled nicely without pulling any of it,” one reviewer wrote.

• Available styles: 7

Stash clips, hair ties, and bobby pins inside this travel hair brush — or use the hollow base to hide things you don’t want other people to find. The slide-out tray has two compartments for organization, while the anti-static paddle combines both nylon and boar bristles to detangle hair and distribute natural oils.

When was the last time you cleaned your handbag? These purse wipes are specifically designed for the job, and one reviewer called them a “game-changer” and a “must-have.” They’re pre-moistened with textured nubs on one side to scrub away gunk and sticky messes, and a smooth cloth on the other to remove scuffs, dust, and germs.

This ultrasonic humidifier looks like a house with a window that shows both Miffy and how much water is left in the 450-milliliter water tank (which lasts up to 10 hours on one refill). It releases a cool mist through the chimney and into the air to hydrate skin and soothe sinuses. You can get it in two colors (blue or yellow), and the Miffy figurine is removable for cleaning and personalization.

• Available styles: 2

Forget the 10-step skin care routine. This hypochlorous acid spray has minimal ingredients, but it’s designed to cleanse skin, fight bacteria, balance pH, tone pores, encourage healing, and calm irritation, all in one easy spray that you can apply to your face or body. It’s especially great for on-the-go hygiene, since it’s portable and doesn’t require rinsing.

Add deep-sea personality to your indoor plants with these tentacle plant ornaments. They’re made from polymer clay with a gradient of colors for a handcrafted feel, and they come on a stainless steel stake, so you can stick them into soil or mulch without worrying about rust. They’re also a great gift for people who love octopuses — and one reviewer even used them to decorate a cake.

You can get this cute wrist rest in several animal designs, including a panda, a corgi, a cat, and a duck. It’s filled with slow-rising memory foam and has an ergonomic shape to support your wrist, palm, and hand while you’re using your computer. According to reviewers, it also doubles as a fidget toy, since it’s so fun to squish and poke.

• Available styles: 8

Transform your favorite accessories into a chic yet functional accent piece on your vanity or dresser. This rotating organizer tower has four tiers to hold jewelry, hair clips, and cosmetics. The compartments swing out for accessibility and stack for compact storage, and since it’s made from acrylic, it’s clear and easy to clean.

• Available styles: 4

According to one reviewer, these compressed towels are a “must-have” for “super sensitive skin” — especially when you’re traveling, camping, washing up at the gym, or otherwise on the go. They’re individually packaged and roughly the size of a mint, but open them up and add water, and they expand into a cotton face towel that’s soft, skin-friendly, and sanitary. From there, you can reuse them a few times for cleaning.

• Available styles: 8

Push the multicolored silicone strings into the grooves of this sensory activity board before peeling them back out and starting over. It’s a screen-free way to keep kids calm and occupied in waiting rooms, restaurants, cars, and airports, but plenty of grown-ups use it and love it, too: “As an adult, I find it very relaxing and calming,” one reviewer wrote.

• Available styles: 3

For those who have tried everything to soften their foot calluses, reviewers urge you to try one more thing: After wearing the booties for an hour and waiting a few weeks, this award-winning foot peel mask causes the dry skin to peel off in sheets, leaving baby-soft feet behind. One reviewer who’s in “utter shock” wrote, “By Sunday morning, I looked like a snake,” — “and the skin underneath is so soft.”

• Available styles: 4

According to one reviewer, this Korean jelly ball cleanser is giving “carry-on skincare MVP energy” because it’s so easy to travel with, but it performs like a high-end liquid cleanser. Put it in the included mesh bag and add water to create a lush lather that removes makeup, excess oil, and impurities. It’s also infused with squalane and hyaluronic acid to leave skin plump and hydrated instead of dry and patchy.

• Available styles: 3

Sold in a set of two, these curtain tiebacks add color and whimsical style to your space with their rainbow mix of agate-style beads. They also have strong magnetic clasps, so you can easily pull your curtains back when you want light, and release them in seconds when you need privacy. “Saved me from drilling holes in the wall,” wrote one reviewer who called them “unique and so pretty.”

Yes, this cable cover set adds Hello Kitty-inspired charm to your phone charger and visibly marks it as your own — but it also reinforces the plugs and joints with its silicone construction, protecting them from fraying and damage. The set includes a charger guard, a wire protector, a wire organizer, and a cable tie, designed to fit most USB-C or iPhone chargers.

• Available styles: 3

If you’re a fan of shower steamers, this shower steamer tray helps you prolong the relaxation and aromatherapy. It’s made from rubber with a rotating water-flow valve on the front, a big suction cup on the back, and large drainage holes on the bottom. As a result, it sticks to the side of your shower wall and helps steamers dissolve more slowly, extending their longevity.

• Available styles: 2

Face masks are dime a dozen, but these chest patches are designed for your décolletage — and they’re reusable, too. Made from thick, rinsable silicone with a sticky side that stays put, they aim to hydrate skin and minimize wrinkles. You can reuse each one up to 30 times, according to the brand.

• Available styles: 3

The overflow drain comes in handy when you accidentally leave the water running, but when you’re trying to take a relaxing bath in a shallow tub? Not so much. Available in seven colors, this silicone overflow cover looks like an adorable octopus and secures over most overflow valves with its eight suction cups, so you can enjoy several more inches of warm water. It also has a hole on top to prevent flooding.

• Available styles: 7

When it’s off, this flower table lamp looks like a pot of tulips, and according to one reviewer, “the flowers and stems feel real.” When you need more light, flip the switch and the LED bulbs inside the petals will glow to brighten your desk or create a soothing ambiance. The tulips come in your choice of pink or white, and it’s battery-operated, so you can place it anywhere without worrying about outlet access.

• Available styles: 2

There’s something so satisfying about the click of a mechanical keyboard — which explains why one reviewer called these keyboard keychains “the best fidget toys ever.” They’re not quiet, but they’re portable and super fun to press when you need to boost focus, relieve stress, or keep your hands busy. Get them in eight different color combinations, including cool galaxy designs.

• Available styles: 8

Turn your favorite beverage into a decorative, functional light fixture with this wireless bottle lamp. It’s USB-rechargeable with three brightness levels, and unlike other options that have a cork-style base, this one has a tapered silicone interior, so it’ll fit most wine and liquor bottles, with or without a lid and whether or not they’re full.

• Available styles: 19

If neat manicures aren’t your forte, this latex polish makes cleaning up your messes easier than ever. Apply it around your nail and over your cuticles before you start. The paint will dry into a rubbery tape that peels off alongside the excess nail polish, so you can fix your mistakes in one fell swoop and without breaking out the remover.

• Available styles: 3

“Feels great when washing with it and leaves your skin smooth, [plus] my body moisturizer absorbs better,” wrote one reviewer who loves this shower scarf. Made from 100% recycled nylon, it’s exfoliating and extra-long to help you reach all over, including your back — and it’s quick-drying and easy to sanitize to keep it free from unwanted odors and bacteria.

“I was incredibly skeptical,” one reviewer wrote about this butt mask — but they were “blown away with the outcome.” Split into two generously-sized sheets to fit most booties, it’s filled with plant-based collagen, aloe leaf juice, and chamomile to plump, hydrate, and smooth skin in 10-minute sessions.

Most pimple patches are clear and discreet. These Dearcloud blemish stickers are meant to stand out. They come in cute vintage designs that double as accessories, but they have hydrocolloid to absorb the gunk from a pimple, salicylic acid for exfoliation, tea tree to fight bacteria, and witch hazel to soothe inflammation fast.

• Available styles: 7

Can’t seem to find the right shade of blush or lipstick? This color-changing tint stick reacts to the pH of your skin to create the ideal shade for your tone — and you can use it on your cheeks or your lips. It’s also waterproof and infused with squalane for a long-lasting, moisturizing glow.

“A pickpocket tried to rob me just as I was leaving the airport! Lucky for me, all my money was in this,” wrote one reviewer who called this bra wallet a “must-have” and a “life-saver” when you’re traveling. It’s also great for festivals and clubbing. The adjustable strap clips around virtually any bra, while the RFID-protected pocket holds your cash, ID, credit cards, or earbuds.

• Available styles: 3

Granted they come with a USB-powered charging station, these rechargeable tea lights offer a safer alternative to open flames and a cost-conscious alternative to battery-operated candles. According to reviewers, they look real thanks to their warm glow and flickering effect, and the remote control lets you turn them on and off, adjust the brightness, and set automatic timers from afar.

• Available styles: 2

Traditional coolers are clunky, cumbersome, and obvious, but this cooler sleeve is designed for portability and discretion. By stacking cans one on top of the other inside its insulated, leak-proof fabric, it looks like a piece of sports equipment — but it keeps up to seven beers (or sodas) cold and easy to carry over your shoulder.

• Available styles: 4