When Doctor Who was rebooted in 2005, one of the biggest changes was in the production value. Gone were the days of tinfoil aliens and countless alien planets that looked like Welsh quarries; now, Doctor Who aliens could be impressive and CGI. However, no show is without its budgetary and scheduling issues, so Doctor Who started the age-old tradition of episodes that were glaringly made in an attempt to save money, like “Vincent and the Doctor,” which handily had its monster be invisible for the majority of scenes, or “Midnight,” set entirely on a plane with no visible monster at all.

Surprisingly, a lot of these go down in history as some of the show’s best. But in 2006, one of these episodes gained a reputation among the fandom for being one of the most bland, formulaic, and visibly cheap episodes of the series entirely. 20 years later, does that label still stand? It depends on how you look at it.

“Fear Her” aired in 2006, but was set in 2012, on the opening day of the then-upcoming London Olympics. The Doctor (David Tennant) and Rose Tyler (Billie Piper) investigate a string of missing children near a council estate, where they discover Chloe Webber (Abisola Agbaje), a troubled young girl with the ability to make people disappear by drawing them.

The Doctor quickly identifies the threat as an Isolus, an alien who feeds off of strong emotion. He sets out to find the creature’s pod that could take it home, but Chloe Webber angrily draws The Doctor and the Tardis, leaving Rose to solve the mystery on her own. It all leads to a classic “love saves the day” ending as Rose and Chloe’s mom sing to calm her down.

All in all, it’s a perfect passable “Doctor-light” episode of the series, but where things get a little weirder is the Olympics tie: Chloe decides to draw the crowd at the Olympics Opening Ceremonies, rendering the entire stadium completely empty, and once Rose manages to undo this, The Doctor ends up lighting the Olympic Torch and the emotions sparked by the monumental event fuel the alien’s journey home.

That’s not a fatal flaw, but it was the straw that broke the camel’s back for a lot of fans. The saccharine moral, hamfisted social commentary about child abuse, and obvious cost-cutting made this one of the least-liked episodes in Doctor Who, even across the entire 60-odd-year history.

But really, this episode was just a victim of bad timing. In this era of Doctor Who, the awe and joy of rip-roaring NuWho had still just set in. But not every episode of Doctor Who needs a big, expensive alien fight. Sometimes, it can just be the story of a child who, like the audience at home, is dealing with something scary. In fact, there’s proof that the simple story isn’t the only flaw with this episode: Season 6’s “Night Terrors” has a very similar story, but not as bad a reputation.

Writer Matthew Graham knows the episode is polarizing, but he’s said before that if any adults didn’t like it, it’s because it wasn’t for them. But the target demographic isn’t really the issue. Instead, it’s how this episode became a greatest hits album of Doctor Who’s worst habits, including a shoehorning of a big British history event, a PSA-esque story that gets a little heavy-handed, and bottle-episode tropes. It’s dying by a thousand cuts, but it’s still dying.

“Fear Hear” streams on AMC+ along with all of the 2005-2022 era of Doctor Who.

Long before superheroes took the box-office throne, before The Matrix or Star Wars or even Jaws spurred on waves of imitators, the adventure film was one of Hollywood’s most lucrative genres, and the pirate movie was one of its most popular offshoots. Swashbuckling adventures on the high seas were the stuff of cinematic legend as far back as Douglas Fairbanks’ The Black Pirate in 1926, and surged in demand in the 1940s and ‘50s with countless Errol Flynn films. Even now, decades after the genre’s heyday, it occasionally returns to remind us of its place in cinema history. There’s a reason we still get Peter Pan films, every millennial remembers Treasure Planet, and the original Pirates of the Caribbean series is still one of the highest-grossing trilogies ever.

Pirates have been a regular fixation of video games as well. From the earliest point-and-click pirate adventures to the remake of Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag arriving next month, games have been a fantastic way for players to envision themselves as dashing explorers or diabolical brigands, and one of the most recent properties to embrace that was Sea of Thieves. An open-world multiplayer adventure built on exploration and alliances or conflict with other players, Sea of Thieves had to fight an uphill battle against controversy and criticism upon launch to become one of Microsoft’s most original gaming releases — and to celebrate that fact, the immersive pirate experience is unexpectedly coming to the big screen.

In an exclusive story from Entertainment Weekly, it was confirmed that Sea of Thieves will be the next gaming phenomenon adapted into film, as part of a push to bring more Xbox properties to life. The movie will be produced by Destin Daniel Cretton (whose take on Spider-Man is only a few weeks away from hitting theaters) through his production company, Hisako, although a director hasn’t been announced yet.

From the sounds of it, Sea of Thieves’ community-oriented nature and expansive world will be the film’s focus in some capacity. “If you sit down to think about Sea of Thieves,” said Matt Booty, the Executive VP and CCO at Xbox, “it’s not ‘who are the main characters? What’s the plot?’” He went on to reinforce the game’s unique tone, pointing out that “it’s built on a very cooperative community, so you can start to sense what that’s going to be like.”

Considering it’s been almost 10 years since the release of the last Pirates of the Caribbean movie, and there have been no major films set in the Golden Age of Piracy since then, it might be a smart decision for Xbox’s next video game adaptation to be one that fills that niche (especially if the rumors of Disney looking to revive Pirates prove true). The major challenge the film faces is the lack of narrative foundation — playing Sea of Thieves gives you complete freedom to pillage and complete missions with your friends, but a movie will have to provide some sort of original story hook.

Regardless, it’s exciting to know that a game with a fanbase that ballooned the way Sea of Thieves’ did is coming to theaters. Hopefully, just as much thought and creativity is put into writing a clever story for a sandbox experience as there was for something like last year’s A Minecraft Movie.

Sea of Thieves does not yet have a release date.

Between the still-stalled Batman and Robin movie meant for James Gunn’s new DCU, and the return of Robert Pattinson in Matt Reeves’ (non-canon) The Batman Part II, we’re still waiting for the Dark Knight to return in any capacity. His live-action momentum has been stalled for the past four years — and barring another delay, it’ll be another year before The Batman Part II ends that drought on the big screen. But the DCU, fortunately, is not the only vessel for Batman stories anymore. Prime Video now has its own foothold in the world of Gotham: the studio has been working alongside Bruce Timm (the animator and writer who defined Batman’s visual style in the 90s) on an alternate origin story for the hero.

The result was Batman: Caped Crusader, which debuted in 2024 with a fresh yet retro reimagining of Gotham City. Just as Spider-Noir brought a Spider-Man variant into a 1940s-esque world, Caped Crusader fashioned Batman and his rogues’ gallery into noir-inspired tropes. From its new take on characters like Two-Face and Harley Quinn to its hard-boiled structure, the series was just the thing to tide Batman fans over while they waited for the next film. As the drought continues, Caped Crusader remains the only consistent offering of Batman stories — and its upcoming season is taking that responsibility seriously.

Caped Crusader Season 2 brings Batman (voiced by Hamish Linklater) back to his dark roots. While Gotham City police wrestle with civil unrest, the Dark Knight has his hands full with a fresh batch of villains. Antics from the Riddler, aka Edward Nygma, and his femme fatale Poison Ivy will occupy most of his time this season. But, as its first trailer reveals, Caped Crusader will also reunite Batman with his most formidable villain: the Joker.

The series is wisely taking a page from Batman’s first true solo series, Batman #1, which debuted after a stint in Detective Comics in 1940. It’s in this comic that the Joker first came to life, stepping out of the shadows as a would-be criminal mastermind who plied his victims with a toxin that made them laugh until they keeled over. It’s been a long time since any Batman story has adapted that narrative for the screen — the most prominent might be in Tim Burton’s Batman in 1989. We got a brief tease of the “Joker Toxin” in first-look images of Caped Crusader’s new season, but now there’s no doubt that Batman will have to face off against Joker in Season 2.

Whatever twisted game he plans to play with Batman, it’ll be exciting to see how Caped Crusader reinterprets such a classic story. The series may be going back to basics, but that doesn’t mean the new season plans to tread the same ground as before.

Batman: Caped Crusader returns to Prime Video on July 31.

Every TV subgenre has its stalwarts. Teen soaps and superhero shows have Greg Berlanti, campy dramas have Ryan Murphy, and TV westerns have Taylor Sheridan. But when it comes to epic animated series, one name springs to mind: Genndy Tartakovsky.

The animator was the mastermind behind multiple hit animated series like Dexter’s Laboratory, Samurai Jack, and Star Wars: Clone Wars. But now, he’s moving on to a project that he’s wanted to make for almost 20 years: a reboot of the classic story of Conan the Barbarian. Here’s everything you need to know about the newly announced animated revival Conan the Barbarian.

According to The Wrap, Tartakovsky announced a new Conan the Barbarian animated series at the 2026 Annecy International Animation Film Festival. In a pre-taped message to the crowd, he revealed just how long he’s had this dream — he first pitched the idea in 2008, but it didn’t find a home until recently with Prime Video. However, just because it’s found a home doesn’t mean it will move any quicker, as this project has just entered development.

Robert E. Howard’s classic fantasy hero is a perfect fit for Tartakovsky, whose works have only gotten more ambitious and vast in scale. His most recent animated series, the prehistoric-set adult action series Primal, has plenty of Conan-esque traits, especially with its ultra-macho protagonist.

Conan the Barbarian is no stranger to the animated medium. From 1992 to 1993, Conan the Adventurer aired for 65 episodes, and that was followed by Conan and the Young Warriors, which only aired for 13 episodes in 1994. It may be early in the process, but it’s safe to say that this series will differ. Those were very by-the-book Saturday morning fantasy cartoons in the vein of He-Man, while Tartakovsky is known for more narrative-based, serialized adventures that will likely bring the story back to its 1934 origins in Weird Tales.

We may not know much about this series, but we do have a logline: “After finding love in the pirate queen, Bêlit, a battle-hardened Conan defies gods, fate and even death to save her from a dark sorcery that threatens to destroy everything.” If anything, this sounds like an Orpheus and Eurydice mystical tale of love and vengeance — just what you’d expect from a Tartakovsky series. It may take a while before we see this project on our screens, but it sounds like the perfect combination of artist and source material.

When most people think of Star Wars, there are a few obvious images that have permeated culture at large and would be the first that come to mind. A red and green lightsaber clashing, Jedi using the Force like wizards of yore, legions of stormtroopers waging battle on the scrappy underdog Rebels; there’s no denying that part of what has kept it so relevant for all these years is that Lucas conceived of some striking and effortlessly cool iconography. From amazing ships like the X-Wing or Darth Vader’s TIE Advanced x1, to the ground-based Landspeeders like Luke Skywalker’s XP-38, the vehicles of the future are a massive part of how George Lucas originally visualized that galaxy far, far away. Most Star Wars video games opt for the action-packed spectacle of big battles or lightsaber combat, with very few over the years choosing to put players behind the wheel instead.

But, with the new game, Star Wars: Galactic Racer, the wish fulfillment inherent to the franchise isn’t just connecting with classic George Lucas vibes; it’s also making these rides utterly customizable.

The Rules of Galactic Racer — Revealed

Out of a host of new Star Wars video games arriving in the next few years, one of the freshest is Star Wars: Galactic Racer, an arcade racer developed by Fuse Games (a studio comprised of veterans from the beloved Burnout racing games), and a recent IGN preview has given us a closer look at what Galactic Racer has in store. One of the most shocking details from the preview is the fact that the game’s story (in which you play as a racer in the lawless Outer Rim named Shade trying to rise to the top and eliminate your rival) follows a bit of a roguelite structure – you get the opportunity to customize your vehicle cosmetically along with choosing special gameplay abilities, before being dropped into a tournament circuit of various racing styles. There’s a standard multi-lap race, a time-trial, and then “eliminator” races (a specialty of the Burnout games), where the last-place racer in every lap is eliminated from the game.

Those special abilities are a crucial part of ensuring your survival across runs, as to compete in races, you need a league token, and if you lose yours, you’re required to start the entire run over again. Those upgrades can be something as simple as a deployable shield to save you from smashing headfirst into obstacles, or a booster function called Ramjet that can potentially blow up your vehicle if you push it too far. Each of those upgrades can be tweaked with modifiers also available to be found in-game.

Galactic Racer has Burnout energy, Star Wars-style

Alongside the vehicles and races themselves, there are a bunch of other little details that give flavor to the entire experience: each planet has sections that are walkable, allowing you to buy upgrades and interact with NPCs who drive the story along. The tracks also have their own idiosyncratic obstacles, such as Lantaana having magma pools that can overheat your speeder or Ando Prime forcing you to drive through heating tunnels designed to keep your vehicle from freezing to a slow crawl.

There’s a lot of DNA from the Burnout series littered throughout the game (and for good reason), but what looks to be the most exciting part of Star Wars: Galactic Racer is all the work Fuse Games has put into replicating the danger and exhilaration that fans everywhere experienced the first time they ever saw a podrace.

Star Wars: Galactic Racer releases for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC on October 6th.

James Gunn may be great at a lot of things like crafting relatable blockbusters, spearheading superhero franchises, and spiking up his hair, but he’s not the best at keeping secrets. In interviews or in the replies on Threads, the DC Studios co-CEO is constantly letting little tidbits go about what’s in store for the future of the DC Universe.

Thankfully, his habit of posting cryptic images and leaving clues about the future means fans get a glimpse of long-term plans. Before Supergirl has even premiered, Gunn is looking forward and teasing the next DC movie — and it could be one the fandom has long waited for.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Supergirl executive producer Lars P. Winther revealed some crucial information about the DC universe’s future. Work is already underway on Man of Tomorrow, the Superman sequel that will pit Clark Kent and Lex Luthor against each other once again, but according to him, the plans are going even further — and will involve Supergirl. “So we have Man of Tomorrow, and we already know what the next movie’s going to be after that, and she’s a big part of that.”

So what could this mysterious next movie be? That question leads us back to James Gunn, who recently posted an image of Wonder Woman and Supergirl on his Instagram story. Could the much-anticipated Wonder Woman movie be next? All the evidence seems to align — the upcoming Wonder Woman feature will be written by Ana Nogueira, who penned Supergirl, so having the two join forces would make perfect sense.

If the still-untitled Wonder Woman movie is truly next on the docket, it’s still a while out. Man of Tomorrow is scheduled to release in theaters on July 9, 2027, so it’s likely whatever is next won’t premiere until 2028. That said, that does leave plenty of time to cast Wonder Woman, one of the biggest roles in the new DC universe, if it hasn’t been cast already.

But if James Gunn is looking this far forward, it’s possible we’ll see a tease of this new chapter at the end of Man of Tomorrow, just as Supergirl was teased at the end of Superman. In the world of blockbuster filmmaking, things move slowly but plans are made years in advance — who knows, maybe James Gunn is hiding even more clues about this upcoming movie in plain sight.

Supergirl premieres in theaters on June 26.

It’s not uncommon for Marvel fans to uncover details about the next big project coming down the pipeline — but Daredevil: Born Again lovers have been uniquely spoiled. No one has to go looking for leaks where the reboot is concerned. As the show shoots smack dab in New York City, key plot details for upcoming episodes are often revealed before the last season has even finished airing. That was the case with Season 2: shortly before its finale heralded the return of Defenders like Luke Cage (Mike Colter), paps caught Colter on the set of Born Again Season 3 with Krysten Ritter (who’d then just reprised her role as Jessica Jones) and Finn Jones, the (unfairly!) maligned star of Netflix’s Iron Fist. Those unofficial set photos teased a Defenders reunion that seemed improbable just a few years ago — and as filming continues for Born Again Season 3, they won’t be the only ones returning.

The Marvel Cinematic Universe is rebuilding Netflix’s Defenders Universe brick by brick, and it’s bringing a major part of the Daredevil ethos back to life to do it. Élodie Yung, who portrayed the assassin Elektra Natchios in Daredevil Season 2 and The Defenders, was spotted on the set of Born Again Season 3.

Ever since Daredevil (Charlie Cox) was reborn in the MCU, Elektra’s return has been high on everyone’s wishlist. She was a decisive highlight in the second season of Daredevil, if a short-lived one. Though she bit the dust at the end of Season 2, she rose again (as she’s wont to do) in The Defenders. The team-up series didn’t exactly use Elektra to the best of its abilities — she was more like an amnesiac guard dog for the Hand, the clandestine ninja clan — but the chemistry between Yung and Cox has always been undeniable, and breathed some much-needed life into The Defenders’ final episodes.

Of all Matt Murdock’s live-action love interests, Elektra remains his most compelling. That’s especially true after Born Again Season 2, which pairs Matt up with Karen Page (Deborah Ann Woll) to disappointing effect. Elektra’s return will definitely throw a wrench — or, more appropriately, the assassin’s trademark sai — into their progressing relationship. It’s just the kind of soapy twist that Born Again needs going into its third season. Though Elektra seemed to meet her true end in The Defenders, it’s clear she somehow survived. Was she revived once again by the Hand, which is also poised to debut in the MCU this year (thanks to Spider-Man: Brand New Day)? Does she have unfinished business in Hell’s Kitchen? Time will tell, but for now, it’s just great to see one of the best characters of this street-level universe getting another lease on life.

Daredevil: Born Again is streaming on Disney+.

Taika Waititi may be well-known today, but he was once a breakout New Zealand filmmaker best known for his work with Flight of the Conchords and an indie rom-com called Eagle Vs. Shark. That changed with What We Do in the Shadows, a low-budget, mostly improvised mockumentary that put Kiwi vampires front and center. The movie, which starred Waititi and his longtime collaborator Jemaine Clement, became a festival darling that launched Waititi into the blockbuster director he is today.

The movie’s legacy continued with two TV spinoffs: Wellington Paranormal, a police-based supernatural comedy, and What We Do in the Shadows, an American sitcom version of the original story. But before both of those, there was a much-anticipated sequel movie idea that’s finally picking up some steam.

In 2015, Jemaine Clement let it slip that he and Waititi were considering a sequel film to What We Do in the Shadows. Focusing on the group of werewolves led by Rhys Darby’s Anton, the movie was originally known as What We Do in the Moonlight, but that was soon changed to We’re Wolves.

Clement and Waititi have occasionally been asked about the sequel as their stars rose, but it would always be described as a dream project. “We're Wolves is the film that Jemaine and I keep pretending that we're making,” Waititi told IndieWire in 2019. “Every couple of years we say, we're making this new film called We're Wolves which follows the werewolves from the film. I feel bad to even mention it now because we keep saying it, [but] it's like a dad saying, ‘Yeah, I'll be home for Christmas.’”

As time went on and Waititi’s list of movies stuck in development hell grew to include an Akira reboot, a Star Wars movie, and a movie based on the life of Michael Jackson’s pet chimp Bubbles, fans started to lose hope that We’re Wolves would ever actually happen. But while promoting his new animated movie, Kiri and Lou Go Raaa! at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival, Jemaine Clement told Collider that, against all odds, the writing for We’re Wolves has finally begun. “We're writing it, actually. We started writing,” he said. “For a long time, we were just talking about it. Now, we've started it. Very recently.”

This isn’t a project likely to be fast-tracked, as Clement said he works on the script whenever his and Taika Waititi’s schedules align. But the first movie took six years to make, and fans have waited patiently for the sequel, so what’s another couple of years at this point? Like vampires, a fandom’s love is undying.

Who is Supergirl outside of Superman? It’s a question that’s plagued the character ever since her creation in 1959, when she was introduced as, essentially, a blonde, female version of Superman. Her powers, her costume, her backstory, and even her personality were all intrinsically linked to her Kryptonian cousin. While that’s changed in the comics over the years, movies and TV — with a few exceptions — have struggled to pull Supergirl out of Superman’s shadow.

But, intriguingly, a short cameo by Milly Alcock’s Kara Zor-El at the end of 2025’s Superman teased a fresh take on the Girl of Steel. This Supergirl was a rough-and-tumble misfit who scoffed at Superman’s corn-fed optimism and rejected his brand of relentless kindness in favor of partying it up on alien planets. (She also was the proud owner of a very unruly, but cute, dog.) And it’s this Supergirl that becomes the unexpected antiheroine in Craig Gillespie’s Supergirl, a gritty space western that simultaneously feels like a novel take for the long-underserved superhero… and a well-worn retread of the cosmic superhero adventure that hasn’t felt fresh since the last Guardians of the Galaxy movie. It’s almost a shame — Supergirl, with its perfectly cast lead and its space-western stylings, has all the ingredients to be amazing. But instead of soaring, it just falls short.

Written by Ana Nogueira in her first feature script, Supergirl relies heavily on the strengths of the comic book arc it adapts, Tom King’s “Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow.” Published in 2021, it was conceived as a superhero riff on True Grit, with Supergirl as the unlikely mentor to a young girl on a revenge quest. And Supergirl takes this concept and runs with it: Alcock’s Kara Zor-El is as disgruntled and jaded as the most grizzled western antihero, and at first, refuses to help young Ruthye (a noble but somewhat one-note Eve Ridley) avenge her family’s murders at the hands of the ruthless Krem (Matthias Schoenaerts, doing his best Mad Max villain), the leader of a group of intergalactic space pirates and traffickers called The Brigands. But when Krem shoots Kara’s dog with a poisoned dart and steals her spaceship, a devastated Kara is forced to team up with Ruthye to hunt Krem across the galaxy and save her dog.

On paper, the story is strong and exactly what Supergirl needs to finally step out of Superman’s shadow. This Kara was a teenager when she witnessed the slow demise of Argo City, the final remnant of Krypton, saved by her scientist father’s ingenious force field. She arrived on Earth a stranger to its people, and to her own burgeoning powers. She’s adrift and alone in the universe, except for Krypto. Of course, she’s selfish and angry, and more than a little rude. And of course, it takes an equally bull-headed young girl, driven by revenge, to finally break down her walls and move her to compassion. It’s a familiar story, but given a slight edge of novelty because our antihero is a woman — and one that is mostly associated in pop culture with being a shining beacon of hope. And while it’s not reinventing the wheel, it is refreshing to see such a storied female character written like a man.

Supergirl’s greatest asset is Alcock, who brings a great punk-rock flavor to the Girl of Steel; she’s the riot grrrl answer to David Corenswet’s pop-loving Superman (a distinction that the movie hammers in a bit too hard with its alt-rock and Blondie-filled soundtrack). Alcock barges into every scene with a smirk on her face and a right hook ready to be unleashed, and it’s a joy to watch her barrel her way through every scene like a righteous, quippy tsunami. She’s got a cheeky, punky ferocity that feels like the perfect foil to Corenswet’s Superman. The only issue is that the rest of the movie struggles to live up to her performance.

Perhaps the most glaring problem is how the film looks. The film’s biggest strength — the story based on “Woman of Tomorrow” — also becomes something of an albatross for Supergirl, as any comparisons will inevitably bring to mind the jaw-droppingly beautiful art by Bilquis Evely and Mat Lopes, which gave Supergirl’s story an otherworldly, fantastical sheen. Gillespie’s Supergirl goes in the opposite direction, towards gritty, industrial cyberpunk. It makes some kind of sense for the story — Supergirl has Kara and Ruthye navigating seedy underworlds and back alleys full of ruthless bounty hunters (including Jason Momoa’s wildly fun Lobo), but there’s something lost in ignoring the cosmic otherworldliness of the comic altogether. And it doesn’t help that the movie’s attempts at mimicking the aesthetics of better industrial sci-fi movies — and, for some reason, Mad Max: Fury Road — results in Supergirl looking like a generic hodgepodge of beige sci-fi landscapes.

Supergirl is at its strongest when it brings us back to the austere final days of Argo City, as Kara mourns her mother dying of radiation poisoning and then, the rest of her people, as her father Zor-El (an always wonderful David Krumholtz) sends her to join her cousin on Earth. This is when it feels like the movie taps into the true depths of Kara’s despair and loneliness, which the rest of the movie, in its eagerness to follow the trappings of the revenge western, only vaguely alludes to. Instead, the movie prefers to use some narrative shortcuts to spell out those emotional arcs — Kara’s desperation to save her dog, for one, and her refusal to let Ruthye take vengeance, for another.

For some reason, Gillespie has been upheld as the male director who gets flawed women. And while he’s succeeded with I, Tonya and, to a lesser extent, Cruella, his grasp of the complexities of Kara feels competent at best. So is his grasp of the film’s ambitious attempt to thoughtfully navigate themes of gendered brutality through a (somewhat misguided) human trafficking plotline. And that may be the best thing that can be said about Supergirl: it’s competent. It fits together, like cogs in a clock, or like a machine-cut jigsaw puzzle. But for a hero like Supergirl, who has been underserved all her existence, maybe competent isn’t enough.

Supergirl flies into theaters June 26.

What does it take to be a great Batman? One of the easiest answers to that question is that the actor behind the mask has to have a great voice. While Kevin Conroy’s work as Batman in Batman: The Animated Series is legendary, other great voice actors have become Batman, including Peter Weller in The Dark Knight Returns, and more recently, Hamish Linklater in the excellent throwback series Batman: Caped Crusader. Now, with the announcement of a new series of animated Knightfall films, another voice actor will play Batman/Bruce Wayne — none other than Captain Pike himself, Anson Mount.

Mount is a great choice to play Batman in this seminal story. But, here’s what’s interesting: Not only is that the second time Mount is playing Batman, it’s also the second time an actor who previously played Captain Pike in Star Trek is playing Batman. That’s right, did you forget that Bruce Greenwood — Captain Pike from the Kelvin Universe — also voiced Batman in 2010’s Batman: Under the Hood? Why do Captain Pikes make such great Batmans?

Crisis on Infinite Enterprises: The Pike-Batman Connection

Although Mount is taking on the role of Batman in the new R-rated animated Knightfall films, he previously voiced Batman in the animated Injustice movie in 2021. So with Knightfall, Mount will be playing a different version of the Dark Knight, and in some ways, a version many of of fell in love with. Does Mount’s connection to playing Captain Pike help prepare him for Batman? Sure! Like Batman, Captain Pike understands impossible responsiblity, and, in most versions of Trek, is a somewhat lonely figure. Plus, just as Captain Pike has to hand over the reins to the next generaiton, so does Batman in various stories, either to Dick Grayson, or, in Knightfall, tragically, to Jean-Paul Valley.

In 2009, Bruce Greenwood played Captain Pike in the Star Trek reboot film, and in 2010, Greenwood played Batman in the excellent animated film Under the Red Hood, which partially adapted the backstory of Death in the Family, as well as the 2005 DC Comics storyline “Under the Hood,” in which Jason Todd, believed to have been murdered, comes back alive as the mercenary known as the Red Hood.

Greenwood was a great Captain Pike of course, and also a great Batman. After Under the Red Hood, he went on to voice the Dark Knight in Gotham by Gaslight in 2018, Batman: Death in the Family in 2020, and throughout the Young Justice series from 2010-2019.

So clearly, the tragic-leader figure of a Captain Pike actor works perfeclty for the tragic-hero figure of Batman. All we need now is for Mount and Greenwood to star in a some kind of multiverse crossover as both Captain Pike and Batman.

Batman: Knightfall Part 1 — starring Anson Mount — is expected to be released later in 2026. Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 4 hits Paramount+ on July 23.

"I can't sing, I can't dance, I can't write...no real talent. But I'm pretty, and I can make money off pretty."

This moment in Nicolas Winding Refn's The Neon Demon gives us insight into its heroine, Jesse (Elle Fanning), a small-town Georgia girl who travels to Los Angeles in the hopes of becoming a model. Alongside her lack of real talent is a lack of anything passing for background or personality. Jesse's parents are gone (it's unclear whether they're wholly dead or not), and she comes to LA almost fully formed. She, like the other models she meets, is meant to be delineated into either "sex or food." And over the course of the film's near-two hour runtime, Jesse will quite literally become both.

When The Neon Demon arrived in theaters in 2016, critics and audiences weren't quite sure how to take it. Where Refn's previous film, 2011's Drive, was a hyper-violent yet thrilling action drama, this was a maximalist examination of beauty standards and the world of modeling. Where critics had praised Drive, here they considered the movie exploitative, offensive, "ridiculous and puerile," to quote Glenn Kenny of the New York Times.

Yet its giallo-inflected story of an angelic Alice in Wonderland lost in a sea of decadence and feasted upon by her competition came at a unique time in the world of femininity and beauty. As a 2026 article in Glamour lays out, "we were online in 2016 — but in a low-stakes way that allowed us to actually play with our hair and makeup. We didn’t think twice about our thick liquid eyeliner or dramatic cut creases. We were bold enough to wear matte lipsticks in shades like dark purple, fuchsia, and brown. We were naive enough to think that simply overlining our lips would magically give us a Kylie Jenner pout. In 2016 there were no concerns about being 'cringe' or 'cheugy.' Back then social media was forgiving in that way."

Yet, in the world of The Neon Demon, social media isn't even a factor. Jesse's ascent to stardom comes the old-fashioned way, by connecting with a strange guy on the internet who wants to take her picture. Jesse's world is insulated entirely from the grander world around her. Whether she's in her crappy hotel room or the various restaurants and parties people congregate in, there's little interest in impressing anyone beyond the next photographer or director. That seems like the high fantasy of The Neon Demon, in that Jesse isn't looking for fans or followers. She doesn't see herself as a brand. She is simply a commodity, a woman trying to make money off exploiting the one feature she believes is valuable about herself: her face.

Refn and co-screenwriters Mary Laws and Polly Stenham wade through the vapidity to manifest the ways that women are forced into a dog-eat-dog world of prioritizing beauty over everything. At the time, beauty was becoming a highly curated commodity online, one where the natural look was on its way out, but there was still a desire to cling to the belief that enhancing one's original features were the way to go. Jesse finds herself continually compared against Gigi (Bella Heathcoate), a veteran model who has undergone a variety of different surgeries to achieve the perfect look.

This is where Refn's film has, remarkably, aged better. It seems to have read the tea leaves of what we see now, where plastic surgery is considered preventative maintenance. In 2016, 17.1 million surgical and minimally invasive treatments performed, a 3 percent increase from the year before with Botox being the predominant treatment per the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Contrast that with 2025 where facial procedures surged alongside the use of GLP-1 weight loss pharmaceuticals and other attempts at body contouring. In today's landscape, though Jesse would still be perceived as utterly beautiful, one wouldn’t bat an eye at Gigi's various surgeries.

Concurrently, there's something to be said about how The Neon Demon examines feminism and women in 2016 that, again, seems to have aged remarkably well. Today's cinematic landscape gives us movies like The Substance, which emphasize the horror of women being forced to grapple with aging in the public eye. As fellow model Sarah (Abbey Lee) tells Jesse, the women in their industry are forced to wonder who a woman is sleeping with to get ahead. "Who is she f*cking, and can she climb higher than me?" Jesse is not sleeping with anyone to get where she is, but she is routinely forced to show her body to photographers and generally be exploited to get ahead.

In this case, the "f*cking" that Sarah is talking about isn't just literal, it's psychological and emotional. Knowing what we know now about the trafficking of young women, The Neon Demon lives in a liminal stage where it’s blatant about the ways girls are being abused — a teenage girl in the hotel room next door to Jesse's is assaulted in the night — and yet that is never brought out into the open. This being 2016, the movie chooses to focus more on the ingrained misogyny in women picking each other apart rather than the wider system that makes a profit on it.

And much like The Substance, The Neon Demon also plays on the body horror that remains a popular element of genre. But where The Substance presents various iterations of Demi Moore's Elizabeth Sparkle (herself, her young doppleganger Sue, and eventually the monstrous Elisasue), The Neon Demon goes for more ritualistic and literal body horror. Sarah, Gigi, and Ruby (Jena Malone), acting like a cabal of witches, murder Jesse, bathing in her blood and eating parts of her. In a way, this moment acts as a spiritual bridge between this and The Substance. Where The Substance is more of an actual ouroboros, The Neon Demon has the community of women consuming and building off the essence of another, the model community essentially feeding off the bright dreams and vulnerability of the dozens of girls elevated and eventually cast aside.

Ten years later, Refn and The Neon Demon are still relevant in how one can "make money off pretty." The distinction lies in what defines pretty and how that money is made. A far darker heart lies here than it did 10 years ago.

The Neon Demon is streaming on Prime Video.

Just by nature of his sheer longevity on the page, you’d be hard-pressed to find a character in comics with a library as vast and consistently qualitative as Batman. Part of what has granted him so many treasured stories is his malleability as an archetype, capable of being a swashbuckling sci-fi adventurer, a noir-tinged pulp detective, and a brutal crusader of vengeance across almost 90 years. From the Golden Age (Batman’s first adventure in The Case of the Criminal Syndicate and the debut of Robin in Detective Comics #38) to the Bronze Age (the introduction of Ra’s al Ghul and one of the definitive Joker stories in The Laughing Fish) to the Modern Age (stretching as far as The Dark Knight Returns to Absolute Batman), the Dark Knight’s storylines have captured audiences and had a profound impact on comics as a medium.

Over eight decades, many of those storylines have been used as the basis for the character’s cinematic outings. Adam West’s Batman was an obvious love letter to the kitschy, kid-friendly zaniness of the Silver Age, Tim Burton’s Batman was heavily influenced by the shift in the character caused by The Killing Joke and The Dark Knight Returns, and Nolan’s depiction borrowed heavily from Batman: Year One, The Long Halloween, and in the finale of the trilogy, Knightfall. Although it was a strong narrative basis for Christopher Nolan’s conclusion, the real meat-and-potatoes of Knightfall and Bane as a villain have never been given a proper adaptation…until now.

On June 23, Warner Bros. Entertainment and DC Comics released the first trailer for Batman: Knightfall, a three-part R-rated animated adaptation of the seminal 1993 comic book storyline. Since 2007, DC Comics has been releasing straight-to-DVD-and-video animated movies that initially started out as direct adaptations of classic comic book storylines; with the release of 2013’s Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox, these movies became part of a shared cinematic universe referred to as the DC Animated Movie Universe, which underwent a reboot leading to a second phase of interconnected stories known as the “Tomorrowverse.” That ended with a three-part adaptation of Crisis on Infinite Earths back in 2024, which makes Knightfall only the third animated movie released since then (after a two-part Watchmen adaptation later that year).

Knightfall is undoubtedly one of the best Batman stories ever told, and for good reason: everyone knows it as the introduction of the villain Bane (a ruthless international criminal with an addiction to the super-steroid Venom and an unshakeable drive to conquer Batman and Gotham City), as well as the story that breaks Batman’s back in one of the most shocking moments in comics. Despite its presence in pop culture, though, there’s still a lot that gets lost in translation. Pretty much every depiction of Bane in supplemental material has presented him as a mindless brute, eschewing the cunning intellect and unparalleled strategism that made him such an immediately feared antagonist in the original storyline; there’s also the fact that very few Batman adaptations feature Jean-Paul Valley, a vigilante-assassin working for the shadowy Order of St. Dumas who takes over for Batman and enacts his own wayward and brutal idea of justice after Bruce is temporarily taken out of commission.

Just from the trailer alone, it’s clear that Batman: Knightfall will be the first genuine adaptation of the storyline, already including Bane’s destruction of Arkham Asylum (a ploy to slowly erode Batman’s resolve before moving in for the final strike) as well as Jean-Paul Valley’s ascension to the Batman mantle (and his extremely 90s Batsuit). Considering the upcoming film is only part one of a planned trilogy, there’s even a chance that the film could adapt the crucial (but not directly connected) 1991 storyline Batman: Venom, which sees the Dark Knight himself briefly addicted to the substance before Bane ever smashed his way onto the page. For 36 years now, Knightfall has been one of the most important events to happen in Batman canon – now hopefully newcomers will get to experience it in all its crushing glory, and finally understand exactly why Bane is always treated as a premier member of Batman’s extensive rogues gallery.

Batman: Knightfall: Part 1 is expected later in 2026.

What is the absolute worst thing you would do to get ahead in life? Would you lie? Steal? Take a life? For almost as long as movies have been used to tell stories, filmmakers have been asking these questions, as they try to get at the heart of what drives people to do selfish, heinous things.

Lots of crime thrillers revel in the sensationalism of serial murderers or gangsters, people who commit the kinds of crimes we tell ourselves come from pure evil. There will always be an Anton Chigurh or a John Doe lurking in the collective fictional consciousness, ready to commit bloodshed for its own sake. But adjacent to the crime-thriller is the neo-noir, a revitalization of the classic noir films of the 1930s, ‘40s, and ‘50s, a genre defined by a rejection of moral absolutism and an interrogation of the values we claim to hold so dear. And one of the best in the genre comes from a filmmaker whose name is synonymous with mischievous demons and web-swinging superheroes, one who’s responsible for an underrated ‘90s classic with a brand new Arrow Video 4K UHD Blu-ray that will once again force viewers to reckon with the capacity for evil that lurks inside us all.

How Was A Simple Plan Initially Received?

Before author Scott B. Smith’s manuscript for A Simple Plan was even published, it became the center of a lesser-known Hollywood wildstorm. When the book was finally released in 1993, the film rights were sold to Mike Nichols for $250,000 upfront, with the book later optioned for development at Savoy Pictures.

But plans went sideways, almost as if manifested by the story itself, and the film changed hands multiple times. Over the course of the next five years, Ben Stiller, John Dahl (with Nicolas Cage attached to star), and John Boorman all took their crack at the material before it landed in Sam Raimi’s lap, who was so eager to direct something that allowed him to play outside of his wheelhouse that he ran with Boorman’s locations and his two leads, Bill Paxton and Billy Bob Thornton.

After a torturously long development process, the film was finally released in December 1998. It wasn’t a resounding success at the box office, but it made an impact on critics, earning Smith an Oscar nomination for adapting his own screenplay and a Supporting Actor nomination for Thornton. Glen Lovell at Variety called it a “robust Midwestern Gothic that owes as much to Poe as to Chandler,” and Roger Ebert declared it the fourth best film of 1998 on Siskel and Ebert at the Movies. He elaborated in his written review, saying, “the performances can be described only as flawless” and complimenting Smith’s screenplay and Raimi’s rich and meticulous direction.

Why Is A Simple Plan Important To See Now?

At first glance, A Simple Plan doesn’t feel like a Sam Raimi movie. It doesn’t have the telltale signifiers of The Evil Dead or his Spider-Man movies; by design, there isn’t much bombastic, high-energy camera movement or slapstick physical comedy. Instead, Raimi offers authentic, painfully honest characters and a script that forces them into harrowing places.

When we’re first introduced to Hank Mitchell (Bill Paxton), he’s sold to us as having accomplished the American Dream. A hard worker with a decent job, he has a loving, contented wife and a baby on the way. But that depiction of domestic normalcy is shattered when Hank, his awkward, guileless brother Jacob (Billy Bob Thornton), and Jacob’s crass, unruly friend Lou (Brent Briscoe) find an abandoned, snow-covered plane in the woods filled with $4.4 million in $100 bills. Their secret pact to keep the money and split it up in the spring sets the stage for a bleak, snowballing ordeal of paranoia and sobering bloodshed, one that feels akin to an early Coen Brothers film (who gave Raimi advice on how to shoot in the snow) but with splashes of Raimi’s characteristic impulses coming out to play in dark, unexpected ways.

Almost 40 years on, it’s remarkable how effective the movie is as an almost Grecian fable of how money and the fantasy of upward mobility can expose the monstrousness lurking inside all of us. Despite agreeing not to tell his wife, Sarah (Bridget Fonda), about the money, Hank immediately walks back his promise, and after their moral protestations are done, the two of them begin plotting increasingly underhanded ways to preserve their stake.

Their relative financial comfort is a sharp contrast to the small-town squalor experienced by Jacob and Lou — ignoring the cash’s mysterious and probably dirty origins, everyone feels like their social circumstances entitle them to a piece of the pie, be it to provide a nice life for a soon-to-be-born daughter, finally find a home and some sort of companionship, or just pay off some debts and buy a lifetime supply of beer.

The money constantly threatens to peel at socioeconomic scabs and pour salt on old grievances. The already-lurking resentment that someone like Lou feels towards a hoity-toity college “intellectual” like Hank, and the contempt Hank holds for an alcoholic hick like Lou (and the obvious pity he feels for his brother), becomes gasoline just waiting for a match.

The corruptive drama wouldn’t be half as engaging without a remarkable ensemble: Bill Paxton gives one of the best performances of an iconic career as a community beacon whose suppressed entitlement erodes at his moral center, Bridget Fonda is fantastic as his dutiful, motherly, quietly cunning Lady Macbeth, and and the way Billy Bob Thornton hides Jacob’s quiet pain at his own isolation behind a perpetual smile and boyish laugh is nothing short of heartbreaking.

Beneath the suffocatingly atmospheric drama, you can still feel Raimi’s instincts leaning towards the absurdist streak that runs throughout his filmography; the way the situation spirals out of control would be comical if it weren’t so tragic, avoidable, and all too familiar. There’s an understandable desire to view our protagonists with disgust, but the very nature of our society rewards people who engage in “dog-eat-dog” methods as long as they can justify them.

It’s a skill that Hank and Sarah quickly learn, rationalizing every instance of selfishness and cruelty as being for the sake of their family, even as Jacob’s perceived naivety and dullness disappear in the face of their crimes to reveal a profound capacity for empathy and an understanding of right and wrong that those around him seem to lack. So much of the popular conception of crime is of depraved acts committed by people with moral compasses compromised beyond understanding, but A Simple Plan shines a spotlight on someone who would otherwise be upheld as an exemplary American citizen, only to show us how easy it is for the glimmering ideal of the American Dream to warp our convictions beyond recognition.

What Special Features Does The Simple Plan 4K Blu-Ray Have?

The Arrow Video release of A Simple Plan is a full-scale remaster of the original negatives overseen by Sam Raimi himself. The movie also comes with two separate audio commentaries (one by critics Glenn Kenny and Farran Smith Neheme, the other by production designer Patrizia von Brandenstein and filmmaker Justin Beahm), new interviews with cinematographer Alvar Kivilo, actors Becky Ann Baker and Chelcie Ross, as well as on-set interviews with Bill Paxton, Billy Bob Thornton, Bridget Fonda, Sam Raimi, and producer Jim Jacks. The overall care put into the package is proof that even if A Simple Plan is one of Raimi’s lesser-known outings, it’s still an effective American Gothic neo-noir that continues to resonate thanks to its brutally truthful approach to human greed and self-preservation.

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The 1960s are basically the beginning of TV science fiction as we know it. Yes, the 1950s gave us sci-fi anthology shows like The Twilight Zone and The Outer Limits, but it was the 1960s that created what we now think of as mainstream sci-fi fandoms. In 1963, Doctor Who debuted in the U.K., and then, three years later, in 1966, Star Trek debuted. Throughout the six decades of both franchises boldly spinning through time and space, themes of hope, humanism, and heroism have pervaded both Trek and Who, with both franchises clearly showing love for one another.

Back in 2005, Russell T Davies had hoped for a Doctor Who crossover with the prequel series Enterprise, and as recently as 2024, Davies and Trek-producer Alex Kurtzman got together at San Diego Comic-Con for a joint event called “Friendship is Universal.” On top of all of this, in 2024, the 15th Doctor (Ncuti Gatwa) suggested that the Star Trek universe could be visited, and in 2025, Strange New Worlds Season 3 revealed the TARDIS was stuck in a starship graveyard, and Pelia (Carol Kane) made a reference to traveling with the Doctor, outright. But, how realistic is an outright Doctor Who and Star Trek crossover?

According to a new interview from Awards Radar, with Strange New Worlds co-showrunner Akiva Goldsman, team Star Trek has been “trying with Russell to do a crossover” and that this has been going on “for years.”

Goldsman also says that although most fans assumed that this was just a pipe dream — and the brief SDCC 2024 Trek x Who team-up, short-lived — the actual process of getting a crossover together was “not unclose” and that the respective properties “had some really cool conversations about it.” Bottom line, the Doctor Who/Star Trek crossover was a series of “near misses,” not just a notion.

What went wrong? Well, other than the legal issues, timing is almost certainly a factor. Currently, neither Doctor Who nor Star Trek has any new shows or series in production, which would mean the crossover would need to happen in another medium, beyond TV. Which, in fairness, has actually happened before. Back in 2012, IDW published a Star Trek: The Next Generation crossover with Doctor Who called Assimilation², which focused on the 11th Doctor teaming up with the Enterprise-D crew to stop a joint invasion from the Borg and the Cybermen. At the time, both Trek and Who comics were being published by IDW, so the crossover made a lot of sense. Today, while Trek is still with IDW, newer Who comics are published by Titan.

Could a true team-up between Starfleet and the Time Lords still happen at some point in the future? Anything is possible, especially with these two franchises. But if fans think this will happen in live-action anytime soon, we first need to get an update on the next live-action iterations from both of these galaxies.

The Star Trek franchise streams on Paramount+. Doctor Who 1963-1989 streams on Tubi. Doctor Who 2005-2022 streams on AMC+. Doctor Who 2023-2025 streams on Disney+.

It can be easy to forget amid all the battles and intrigue, but the world of Game of Thrones is full of magic, from smoke monster assassins to literal resurrections. But so far in House of the Dragon, the prequel set at the height of the Targaryens’ reign, there’s barely been any magic mentioned, just the odd prophecy passed down from generations or mumbled by Helaena, who has prophetic dreams.

The big exceptions have occurred at Harrenhal, the supposedly haunted castle where Daemon spent most of Season 2 confronting eerie visions. Now, in an action-packed Season 3 premiere, one of the seemingly most mundane storylines actually contains a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it cameo by a mysterious character with ties to Harrenhal and a forgotten element of Game of Thrones.

House of the Dragon’s Season 3 debut will go down as the episode that finally showed the Battle of the Gullet, but a few key characters were missing from the struggle. While Alyn of Hull and his father, the Sea Snake, were fighting for their lives against the Triarchy, his brother Addam was stuck near Harrenhal, waiting with his fellow dragonseeds Ulf and Hugh for Aemond and Vhagar to show up.

While the trio discusses whether their mission was in vain, they get a rude awakening from Alys Rivers, the self-described witch who warns them they’re missing the battle. But before she shows up, Addam and Hugh notice a strange antlered figure atop a hill, who watches them for a moment before walking away.

We only see him for a few seconds, but that was enough for fans to recognize him as one of the Green Men, a religious group who worship the Old Gods. The Green Men are the guardians of the Isle of Faces, the island in the middle of the large Gods Eye lake near Harrenhal. They’re closely related to the Children of the Forest, the mystical creatures Bran encountered beyond the wall in Game of Thrones. This storyline was introduced and promptly dropped soon after, but the ancient race has a long history in George R.R. Martin’s larger lore.

Over 10,000 years before Aegon’s Conquest, the First Men made a pact with the Children of the Forest on the island in the middle of the Gods Eye. It was agreed that all open lands would be the domain of the Men, all forests would be the domain of the Children, and the First Men would never cut down another weirwood. This ended a millennia-long conflict between the groups, and the Isle of Faces was established as a memorial. In kind, the Green Men were founded to protect the area.

In the Song of Ice and Fire books, the Green Men pop up in A Storm of Swords as a fascination of Bran’s. He makes Meera tell him the story of the crannogman who ventures out to the Isle of Faces to meet the Green Men, and later, when Gilly and Samwell tell him about the mysterious Coldhands, who saved them from White Walkers, Bran mentions a story Old Nan used to tell him, saying, “The green men ride on elks, Old Nan used to say. Sometimes they have antlers too.”

It appears as though Old Nan had good intel — this Green Man does have antlers, although it’s unclear if they’re actual antlers or just a headdress. Hopefully, we’ll find out more soon — with Aemond on his way to Harrenhal and on a collision course with Alys Rivers, we’re sure to get more Spooky Harrenhal Visions and, hopefully for the sake of variety, more Green Men.

House of the Dragon is streaming on HBO Max.

It’s always a relief to see the X-Men saga continuing in some form, but the return of X-Men ’97 is downright exhilarating. The animated reboot covered a lot of ground in its first season, capping things off with an ambitious finale that scattered the team to the winds. That two years have passed between Season 1 and its upcoming return might make fans’ memories all the fuzzier, even if the conflict for Season 2 couldn’t be clearer. The X-Men have been sent to different eras in history — some stuck in the future, others stranded in the ancient past — but there’s one villain who unites their efforts in every timeline: Apocalypse. X-Men ’97 Season 2 is adapting a handful of storylines that feature the world’s original mutant, forcing the X-Men to launch a kind of temporal pincer movement to put an end to his reign.

Apocalypse is one of the X-Men’s fiercest adversaries, if not their most ruthless, so it’ll take more than a time-travel advantage to stop him from achieving world domination. Fortunately, our heroes might already have the key to their success. It comes in the form of a weird, timey-wimey twist — one that audiences tuning in might need a refresher on ahead of the new season.

There was already plenty of weirdness happening in X-Men ’97 Season 1, particularly where the Summers family was concerned. A good chunk of the season focused on the bombshell reveal that the Jean Grey we knew was actually a clone, created by the evil Mister Sinister in an attempt to genetically engineer a mutant weapon with which to defeat his enemies. His plan does kinda work: Jean’s clone, eventually known as Madelyne Prior, gives birth to a son with her quasi-husband Scott (aka Cyclops). Sinister abducts the baby and immediately gets to work fashioning him into a living weapon, injecting him with a techno-organic virus that rapidly turns flesh and bone into metal. (Sidenote: Most of this is adapted from comic book storylines that began in 1986 when Nathan was first introduced, and then in 1990, when Cable became an adult character.)

The X-Men do rescue baby Nathan and defeat Mister Sinister, but they lack the advanced tech required to cure the virus. The time-traveling mutant Bishop takes him to the distant future, where his ailment can be treated. Madelyne, Scott, and Jean have to say goodbye to the child they technically share — but it’s fortunately not forever. At the end of Season 1, Scott and Jean (and a handful of other X-Men) are pulled even farther into the future, where they meet Nathan as a young teen.

It’s worth remembering that Nathan eventually grows up to be the hardened warrior Cable, a fact that Scott and Jean discover before they’re sent on their time-trekking odyssey. Cable is also destined to defeat Apocalypse: he comes of age in the 40th Century, at the height of Apocalypse’s reign, as the “Askani’son,” which is basically the mutant messiah. He’ll have to go back to the past to try and stop Apocalypse from amassing all his power, but he’ll learn the skills required to become Cable in the future. And, paradoxically, Scott and Jean might have a hand in his evolution, after all.

After discovering that Nathan and Cable were one and the same, the Summers were naturally disappointed that they couldn’t see their son grow up. Of course, the X-Men universe has a funny way of making things happen — it turns out that they do get a chance to raise Nathan; their time together just happens to be jumbled up across space and time. In Season 2 of X-Men ’97, Scott and Jean’s detour to the future will likely be spent setting Nathan on the course to become Cable. If the prophecy is real, he’s the key to stopping the X-Men’s most powerful foe... but even if it isn’t, the team still needs all the help they can get to stop Apocalypse.

X-Men ’97 Season 2 premieres July 1 on Disney+.

As a potential merger with Paramount looms over the studio, Clockwork seems to be in a hurry to take advantage of Warner Bros.’ legendary vaults as much as it can, for as long as it can. Last month, the newly announced sub-label — headed by former NEON executive Christian Parkes — made an announcement that knocked the film world backwards: Ken Russell’s The Devils, a film that has been the subject of controversy and censorship since before it debuted in theaters back in 1971, would be re-released as “the uncut and unfiltered theatrical experience that Russell always envisioned.”

This was a huge deal for lovers of outré cinema — it’s difficult to think of a film produced by a major American studio whose distributor has tried as hard to keep people from seeing it as The Devils. And it’s not because the movie is bad, either; the trailer for the new restoration includes quotes calling The Devils a “masterpiece” and “a Holy Grail for film lovers,” referencing the fevered cult that has grown up around Russell’s film. The reason is because The Devils, for a time, appeared genuinely dangerous to the status quo.

We won’t break down how The Devils earned this reputation here, although it is detailed in Inverse’s previous coverage of the re-release. Suffice to say that the Catholic Church had some problems with the movie, as did censors in the U.K. — where the film was shot — and abroad. In this respect, while it is an extreme example, The Devils is typical of its decade: The ‘70s were a time of major shakeups in the movie industry, led by films like Taxi Driver and Dog Day Afternoon that took a confrontational approach to challenging cultural and political norms.

This initial trailer builds on The Devils’ taboo religious themes, using the unsettling laughing of nuns combined with Oliver Reed’s urgent prayer to invoke the furor around The Exorcist when it was first released — on the day after Christmas, no less — back in 1973. The black background and insistent, pulsing music, meanwhile, recall the marketing campaign for Paul Schrader’s 1979 film Hardcore, which used similar techniques to tease that film’s shocking, transgressive sexual content. The legacy of both films is still powerful, and undoubtedly something that’s being appealed to here:

Also on display in the trailer, however briefly, is Warner Bros.’ new restoration of The Devils, an in-house job that re-added three previously lost-ish minutes to the most recent 111-minute cut of the film. From what we can see, the restoration lacks the distinctive tint that you get from many European restorations, instead emphasizing the blindingly white light that shines down on Vanessa Redgrave as she ominously looks towards the camera. If you’ve never seen The Devils, you might think that it’s a horror movie based on this trailer alone — and honestly, you wouldn’t be that far off.

The Devils will return to theaters in limited release beginning on October 17, 2026.

It’s not exactly second nature to associate the work of Mark Jenkin with heady science fiction, particularly of the time-slipping variety. Jenkin notably shoots using a Bolex, a wind-up camera that records on 16-millimeter film but records no audio whatsoever. Not only does the filmmaker have to record every possible sound effect (including his actors’ dialogue) in postproduction, but he can only capture scenes 27 seconds at a time. That turns the prospect of even making a movie feel nearly impossible — much less that of a higher concept.

In truth, though, all of Jenkin’s works twist the concept of time with a lo-fi scope. His debut, Bait, played with temporal displacement. Ditto for his psychologically searing Enys Men — but his third feature, Rose of Nevada, might be his most straightforward take on the subgenre.

“With Rose of Nevada, my obsession with the way the cinema can portray time came right to the fore,” Jenkin tells Inverse. If Enys Men follows its protagonist (played by Jenkin’s partner, Mary Woodvine) as they come to terms with a temporal anomaly, Jenkin’s latest focuses on “a time slip, which the characters are aware of and point at and becomes the main focus of the narrative.”

Not every member of the ensemble is totally tuned into the slippery nature of their timeline, of course, but that tension is precisely the thing that gives Rose its propulsion. It also allowed Jenkin and his cast to make a comparatively simple story about time travel into a much more soulful exploration of sacrifice and serenity.

In a forgotten fishing village on the coast of Jenkin’s native Cornwall, time itself seems to be at a standstill. Its once-flourishing economy, driven by dozens of fishing vessels, has long since dried up — and the disappearance of the titular boat, the Rose of Nevada, was the first domino to fall. But then, as if by some miracle, the Rose turns up in the port 30 years later. The fishermen who took it out to sea in 1993 are nowhere to be found, much to the dismay of Tina (Rosalind Eleazar), who lost her husband on its last ill-fated trip. The enigmatic Mrs. Richards (Woodvine) also lost her son, and her mind has been shattered by the event. Suffice it to say that the Rose is a bad omen — but with the town desperate for a lifeline, they’ve no choice but to take it back out to sea.

The unmoored Liam (Callum Turner), a drifter on the hunt for a steady income, and Nick (George MacKay), a working father fretting over the cost of his leaky roof, volunteer to ship out with the community’s most seasoned skipper, Murgey (Francis Magee). What should feel like a moment charged with hope is instead filled with unmistakable dread, especially once Mrs. Richards — who frequently confuses Nick with her lost son — shares some ominous insight about the Rose and their intertwined destinies. Her omen doesn’t make sense until much later, when our trio sets off, catches a heap of fish, and returns home... only to find that they’ve somehow slipped back to the year 1993. A younger Tina embraces Liam as if he were her husband, while Nick is once again confused for the Richards’ son, Luke.

While Liam has no qualms about this weird twist in fate, Nick spends most of his time raging against their circumstances. We watch as he struggles to outsmart the very system that brought him 30 years into the past — whatever system that really is — and eventually learns to accept his role in this strange conspiracy. That involves playing the part of the Richards’ missing son, offering them a roundabout sense of comfort before it’s time to ship out to sea again.

“What I just love is the theme of what it is to do something for someone else,” MacKay tells Inverse. “That’s not always easy [or] particularly shiny, but it’s much more real.”

As Nick comes to terms with that lesson, he essentially becomes the audience’s surrogate, and MacKay takes that responsibility seriously. Though he was initially considered for the laissez-faire Liam, MacKay came to understand Nick better than anyone, Jenkin now says. It’s why, when he asked to change a line in Nick’s final scene with the Richards, Jenkin was willing to overlook one of his golden rules.

“The actors can’t improvise because if I then get into the edit, I’ve got no idea what anybody’s saying,” Jenkin explains. “When George said, ‘Can we change this line?’ It’s a big deal because every single person’s script has to be changed.”

Still, MacKay’s suggestion actually fed into the film’s hazy relationship with time a bit better than the dialogue Jenkin had planned. Before Nick gets ready to head back out to sea after months in the past, he’s hoping that the Rose will take him and Liam back to his proper time. That means that the Richards are about to lose their son for good; Mrs. Richards seems to understand that something is changing, as she expresses a fear of anything happening to Nick.

“Originally in the script, he says, ‘I won’t put you two through it again,’” Jenkin reveals, referencing the disappearance of the Richards’ son. By acknowledging that loss, Nick would have made a pretty explicit decision to remain in the past and assume his role as Luke. Instead, Nick says, “I’m here,” which leaves his fate a bit more open to interpretation. “It makes total sense because [George’s] line means everything, and my line means something very specific,” continues Jenkin. “And at that point in the film, you want it to be opened out, not closed down into specifics.”

“There’s a lack of tense in some way,” MacKay adds. It’s as if Luke and Nick are one, or that they’re always with the Richards, no matter the era. Paired with the final line heard in the film — “There is no time” — Rose of Nevada seems to transcend even its own straightforward time loop, becoming something even more metaphysical. We don’t know if the Rose eventually returned to the present day, and that’s just the way Jenkin wants it. But just as Nick eventually learned to go with the flow (among other things), the director’s latest is using the time-travel trope to deliver a familiar message about going with the flow.

Rose of Nevada is now playing in select theaters.

Now that the dust seems to be settling on The Mandalorian and Grogu, hopefully Star Wars fans can also leave something else behind: The discourse about The Mandalorian and Grogu and what makes fun Star Wars movies fun, and whether or not this movie was good because it was fun or bad because we’ve seen it all before. Because there’s one thing we can all agree on about Mando and Grogu: It didn’t have any lightsabers or Jedi. And if that’s part of the reason you like Star Wars, you won’t have to wait for Ahsoka Season 2 or the 2027 film Starfighter to experience the full power of the Force. In fact, what will almost certainly be the best Star Wars event of 2026, and possibly, the best Star Wars series since 2019, is coming very, very soon.

On July 2, 2026, at Anime Expo in LA, the first episode of the new series Star Wars: The Ninth Jedi will debut the first episode of the new series for lucky convention attendees. And if you’ve been stuck in carbonite, sleeping on this series, here’s a gentle reminder: the first Ninth Jedi short, which debuted in Visions Season 1, is easily one of the best Star Wars stories of the 21st century, and totally represents the next hope for what the franchise could become.

What is Star Wars: The Ninth Jedi?

For those who don’t know, here’s the quick download on The Ninth Jedi. Originally, this was a one-off short, a part of the animated anthology showcase, Visions. In the first episode, “The Ninth Jedi,” we were introduced to a far-future version of Star Wars in which the Jedi were rebuilding, but dogged by numerous Sith intent on destroying the work of a lightsaber-smith who was forging new blades in the hopes of giving the weapons to a Jedi Master called Margrave Juro. The lightsaber-smith, Zhima, is soon attacked by mercenaries, and it’s up to his young daughter, Kara, to try and deliver the new lightsabers to the Margrave and the hopeful Jedi. Without spoiling the story’s biggest twist, Kara ends up being part of a new group of fledgling Jedi, and hopes to rescue her father from the Sith.

Upon release, The Ninth Jedi — written and directed by Kenji Kamiyama — was incredibly well-reviewed and it was clear that the story could continue with additional installments. Visions Season 3 included a standalone adventure, “Child of Hope,” involving Kara being separated from the new Jedi, and finding a new ally. But now, The Ninth Jedi is set to become a full-blown show, exploring this version of Star Wars in an all-new way.

Why The Ninth Jedi has so much potential

The number one reason why The Ninth Jedi series feels like the second coming for classic Star Wars is the way that the first installment looks and feels. Much has been said about how anime fits well with a Star Wars sensibility, but the true triumph of The Ninth Jedi is that the music, characters, and sweep of the story echo the call-to-adventure moments of Luke Skywalker, without outright ripping off the plot beats. Like Luke, Kara is pulled into events larger than she imagined, but, unlike Luke, the Jedi are not a secret, and her connection to the Force is explored in an organic and natural way. Also, some well-known Star Wars iconography is subverted smartly in The Ninth Jedi: When the Magrave first appears, the Darth Vader-esque helmet suggests that he’s actually the villain, but what happens with the people you assume are Jedi is part of what makes the storytelling so fantastic.

Kamiyama fully understands that the reason why Star Wars is appealing is that you can combine the large and the small at the same time: The stakes can be big and the villains powerful, but there have to be rules, limitations, and a view of the larger world that feels tactile and lived-in. The first Ninth Jedi short had all of this, and so much more. The score is perfect, the imagery is as beautiful as any Studio Ghibli film, and the story zips along like a vintage speeder bike.

Kamiyama is also extremely reliable when it comes to managing mythology within established universes. He directed the excellent anime, The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim in 2024, and also worked on the underrated series Blade Runner: Black Lotus. If there is a great new hope for animated Star Wars that captures everything we’ve been missing, that hope might be Kenji Kamiyama’s Ninth Jedi show.

Lucasfilm has confirmed The Ninth is coming in Summer 2026. With the preview episode dropping on July 2 at Anime Expo, we can likely expect the full series sometime in August 2026.

Taika Waititi has stayed booked and busy, but it’s been two years since his last sci-fi feature. The New Zealand director has helmed commercials, music videos, short films, and feel-good family sports movies, but he hasn’t dabbled in sci-fi features since 2022’s Thor: Love and Thunder.

Thankfully, that’s about to change. While we await his Star Wars movie that’s been in the works for the better part of a decade, Waititi is releasing his adaptation of one of the most beloved sci-fi novels in recent years: Kazuo Ishiguro's Klara and the Sun. However, our first look at the movie has fans wondering if this pairing is a good idea at all. Check out the trailer for the film below:

Klara and the Sun follows Klara (Jenna Ortega), an “Artificial Friend” adopted by a menacing mother (Amy Adams) for her daughter Josie (Mia Tharia). When Klara learns about Josie’s difficult life, she tries to get the sun to help them. The trailer makes this seem like a bright-colored dystopia, highlighting the uncanniness of the AFs and their store manager, played by Natasha Lyonne in a frizzy red wig.

However, this cheeriness is rubbing some fans the wrong way. Ishiguro’s original novel seems childlike and simple at first, but eventually morphs into a meditation on humanity, artificial intelligence, and the power we place on faith when we have no other power in the world. This trailer doesn’t seem to contain any of that nuance, instead focusing on Klara's faceplanting into tall prairie grass and exploring the cheery dystopia.

Set to Sonny and Cher’s “I’ve Got You, Babe,” we see Klara face every problem with a big naïve grin, even when we see her journey to the “Sun’s house” to ask for help for her family. Much time is spent painting Amy Adams’ Chrissie as a villain, something especially highlighted in the final few seconds of the trailer, where she’s seen shoving Klara back in her box while saying, “You’re not the droid we’re looking for!”

So is this movie going to be full of sight gags and Star Wars references? At the very least, it appears as though Waititi is aware of the book’s true depth. “The more you read the book and the more you’re trying to delve into the relationships, the more you unlock and the more complicated it gets,” he told Vanity Fair.

In fact, it seems like Waititi anticipated these critics before the trailer even premiered. “At first, when I was writing, I was like, ‘Make this a Taika film and full of dumb f*cking robot humor.’ And that didn’t really work when I was writing it,” he said. “It took away from the book, and I’m like, ‘Why am I adapting this really amazing book and then trying to break away from it?’”

But is being aware of a problem enough to avoid it? That’s the big question. Some of this tone could be chalked up to a more lighthearted edit of the trailer, but from what we’ve seen so far, the pairing of the showrunner of Apple TV’s Time Bandits with a Nobel Prize-winning author could be just as mismatched as it sounds.

Klara and the Sun premieres in theaters on October 23.

Two essential parts of the Young Adult genre are dystopias and protagonists who are, well, young. Decades before franchises like The Hunger Games, The Maze Runner, and Divergent, there was a '70 sci-fi movie that in many ways is the ancestor of YA as we know it. The entire premise of Logan's Run is that there are only young adults inside the dystopian future city where they all reside. When they turn 30 years old, a tiny crystal in the palm of their hands blinks red, and then it's time for life to end — unless they attempt to flee to a supposed safe haven known as Sanctuary. Occasionally brilliant, occasionally convoluted, Logan's Run is a 50-year-old sci-fi cult classic that was ahead of its time despite being so clearly a product of the '70s.

A somewhat loose adaptation of William F. Nolan and George Clayton Johnson's 1967 sci-fi novel, Logan's Run escaped years of development hell and hit theaters on June 23, 1976, in part because the studio made substantial changes to the book. The age when life must end was raised from 21 to 30, the outside world is more post-apocalyptic, the nature of the Sanctuary the runners attempt to flee to got a drastic overhaul, and the ending is totally different. In the book, Sanctuary does exist, and the identity of one character is revealed to be someone else entirely. Not to mention, the larger world is basically intact, just totally bizarre. The book was also born out of the 60s youth movements, and the idea that the then-young baby boomers would outnumber the older population.

That said, the basic setup in both film and book is more or less the same. And it's the type of premise that's contrived, yes, but also fascinating and rich with thematic potential that many YA novels would echo decades later.

Set in the 23rd century inside a domed city where post- apocalypse remnants of humanity live in a state of carefree pleasure, Logan's Run stars Michael York as Logan 5, a "Sandman" whose job it is to hunt down and execute runners trying to escape their fate. The only alternative is "carrousel," a movie-only public ritual that the populace believes destroys physical bodies so they can be "renewed." Following an encounter with a runner wearing an ankh symbol and a dalliance with a woman (Jenny Agutter's Jessica 6) who wears an ankh around her neck, Logan 5 is unwillingly tasked with going undercover as a runner to find this supposed Sanctuary. The crystal in the palm of his hand blinks four years in advance, and soon Logan finds himself earnestly looking for Sanctuary as he tries to save his own skin, escape the city, and perhaps even put an end to this entire way of life.

The vibe — including the clothing, funky Jerry Goldsmith synth score, and Farrah Fawcett in a small role — all make Logan's Run very much a piece of '70s sci-fi in a way that modern viewers might find a little corny. York, star of Cabaret who would later be known for playing Basil Exposition in the Austin Powers series, brings a confident British charm mixed with a sense that Logan 5 is naive to the point of being kind of a dope. The characterization works with Logan 5's journey from pampered cop in a futuristic fake utopia to unlikely freedom fighter, but it also can read as a little silly, same with the aesthetics.

Look past those aesthetics (which may be dated but are quite competent, as Logan's Run shared an honorary Oscar for visual effects with the '76 King Kong remake), and Logan's Run's dystopia is quite chilling. Sure, the people live lives of luxury inside a domed city full of hedonistic attractions, but are they really living? Certainly, they're not living for a long time, and even during the 30 years they have, there are no families, little sense of freedom, and nobody is thinking about the future. Why should they? Aside from the misguided belief that they might be reborn to start a 30-year cycle again, there is no future for any of them.

Because Logan's Run upped the age cut-off from 21 to 30, the characters are a little bit older than the Katniss Everdeens of YA literature. (York was 34 playing a 26-year-old when he starred in Logan's Run.) Still, Logan's Run works as a coming-of-age tale because of how the central premise forbids anybody coming-of-age. It would be overstating things to call Logan's Run a direct inspiration for the YA wave of the '00s and '00s. Hunger Games author Suzanne Collins claims she'd never heard of Battle Royale, the Japanese series whose premise is similar to The Hunger Games' teenage fight to the their doom. The ancestors of the modern YA subgenre can be found all over the place, including a few years before Logan's Run's release, in A Clockwork Orange or Rollerball.

Yet even if it isn't a straight line from Logan's Run to The Maze Runner and its ilk, the movie feels especially similar, perhaps never more so than near the end when Logan's Run gets a bit over its skis. Things start to get a little convoluted, worldbuilding shortcomings and contrivances become more obvious, and the big ideas that were so intriguing get brought down in their execution. The climactic fight in Logan's Run takes place in the ruins of the U.S. Capitol while a bunch of semi-feral cats are leaping around. The steps that got the movie to this point don't make any less sense than whatever's happening in The Maze Runner sequels, for instance. Many YA novels, with their elaborate post-apocalyptic settings and various means of making the protagonist special in a strange society, lose the plot a bit. That doesn't make the premise any less great, and that's the case with Logan's Run.

Logan's Run's flaws are amusing and far from fatal; at worst, these are amusing eccentricities of a bygone era of filmmaking. At best, it’s all a connection to the big, messy ideas of a genre with a staying power much longer than 30 years.

Run, don’t walk, to stream Logan’s Run on Tubi.

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For caregivers of babies, it's hard to see your little one congested and full of snot — and that's where the NoseFrida SnotSucker comes in. Made with hygienic filters and a dishwasher-safe materials, this tool works quickly and safely to relieve snotty noses. It's a bestseller on Amazon and boasts over 30,000 five-star ratings as well as a 4.7-star rating.

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So popular it has over 8,000 five-star ratings from shoppers, this is the lip balm you'll reach for when you want instantly nourished lips. Made with shea butter and murumuru seed butter, it hydrates your lips, leaving behind a sheer red tint. It's subtle but noticeable, with a non-greasy texture and a light citrus flavor.

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Formulated with niacinamide, hyaluronic acid, and peptides, these under-eye patches can help calm the area underneath your eyes, leaving the skin smooth and hydrated, and improving skin tone and texture. The gel formula feels cool and comforting — and helps keep the patches in place until you're ready to remove them.

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Waterpik Aquarius Water Flosser

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Don't floss as much as you should? This water flosser makes the process much easier while removing up to 99.9% of plaque bacteria. It has 10 pressure settings, comes with seven attachment tips for various jobs, and holds enough water for up to 90 seconds of flossing on a single refill.

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Sheer, lightweight, and hydrating, this viral Clinique lip tint is part lipstick and part balm. It's available in three iconic shades, all of which give you blurred, buildable color for a natural-looking flush and a glossy finish.

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Colgate Optic White Advanced Hydrogen Peroxide Toothpaste (3-Pack)

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Stocking up on basics like toothpaste is a surefire way to win any big sale day. This optic white toothpaste from Colgate is a perfect buy in that regard, and comes with three tubes of whitening toothpaste designed to remove plaque and tooth stains, without damaging your enamel. The hydrogen peroxide-rich formula promises to remove up to five years of tooth stains with continued use. Stock up and stuff them under your bathroom sink. You'll be so glad you did.

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With powerful suction, a built-in microfiber mop, and technology that maps and cleans any room in efficient rows, the iRobot Roomba 105X Combo is a workhorse that requires little effort on your part. The AutoEmpty Dock goes hands-free for up to 75 days, sealing 99% of allergens in a locked bag, while the Roomba app keeps scheduling and room-specific control at your fingertips.

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Mellanni Sheets Set (4 Pieces)

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With hundreds of thousands of ratings, this queen sheet set is a clear crowd-pleaser for anyone who wants soft, low-maintenance bedding. The double-brushed microfiber feels lightweight and breathable, with moisture-wicking fabric that works year-round. Deep pockets help keep the fitted sheet in place, while the wrinkle-, fade-, and stain-resistant design makes laundry day much less annoying.

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Samsonite Freeform 2-Piece Luggage Set

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The two-piece luggage set pairs a carry-on with a large checked bag, both made with scratch-resistant polypropylene hardshell exteriors. Four multidirectional spinner wheels make it easy to maneuver; interior straps and compartments keep contents secure, and a TSA-approved combination lock adds peace of mind.

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OGX Thick & Full + Biotin & Collagen Volumizing Shampoo

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If you want more voluminous hair, try this OGX shampoo. Formulated with biotin and collagen, it gently cleanses hair, helping it look more full, smooth, and thick — all with just one wash.

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Paula's Choice SKIN PERFECTING 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant

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With more than 50,000 five-star ratings, shoppers seriously stand behind this gentle but effective leave-on exfoliator. The 2% salicylic acid formula is designed to help with clogged pores, unwanted texture, and even redness, all with no fragrance or parabens to potentially irritate your skin.

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Made from brushed microfiber, these sheets are designed to provide hotel-quality softness and comfortable cooling for hot sleepers. They're also wrinkle- and fade-resistant with deep pockets to fit most mattresses, and each set includes two pillowcases, a flat sheet, and a fitted sheet.

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Perfect for strappy or strapless tops and dresses, these silicone nipple covers offer coverage without being detectable through clothing. The water-resistant covers are made with medical-grade adhesive that'll stay put all day or night, even if you sweat. And they're easily cleaned for reuse. A storage case comes included, too.

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Philips Sonicare 7300 Series Electric Toothbrush

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Top-of-the-line electric toothbrushes can set you back a lot, which is why they're always a good thing to consider during big sales. This Phillips Sonicare electric toothbrush comes with 12 brush settings and a built-in smart sensor that prompts you to relocate after 20 seconds of brushing, and automatically turns it off after two minutes of use. You can switch from clean, sensitive, gums, and whitening options, as well, depending on your preferences and needs. The charger, travel case, and replacement brush heads are also included.

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Backed by a 4.7-star rating, this foaming cleanser from medicube feels gentle on the skin while removing dirt, oil, and impurities from your pores. It also provides gentle exfoliation without irritation, making it an ideal choice for sensitive skin. Plenty of shoppers have raved about how clean, fresh, and glowy their skin feels afterward.

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Don't let its size or lightweight frame fool you. This cordless stick vacuum runs for 40 minutes on one charge, using powerful suction and a self-cleaning agitation roll to remove dirt and pet hair from various surfaces. It even transforms into a handheld and comes with three attachments.

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LANEIGE Lip Sleeping Mask

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Lock in moisture while you sleep with this viral lip sleeping mask. Using ingredients like shea butter, Murumuru, antioxidant-rich berries, and vitamin C, it gently exfoliates, hydrates, and nourishes for soft, supple lips by morning — no matter how chapped they were the night before.

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Philips Sonicare 5950 Series Electric Toothbrush

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The electric toothbrush has a laundry list of smart features: a built-in pressure sensor that pulses when you're brushing too hard, a BrushPacer that nudges you to move to a new zone every 20 seconds, and a SmartTimer that keeps your cleaning session to two minutes. Choose from six brush settings and enjoy up to 21 days of battery life per charge.

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This braided USB-C cable is built for the person whose devices are always at 12% at the worst possible time. It supports fast charging up to 240W with compatible chargers, making it useful for laptops, tablets, phones, handheld consoles, and more. The nylon design helps prevent tangles and wear, while the smart chip supports safe, steady power delivery across everyday tech.

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Taimand Under Eye Patches (30 Pairs)

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If you're looking for one product that'll care for the delicate skin underneath your eyes, these patches are it. They're formulated with vitamin C to brighten, hyaluronic acid to help lock in moisture, and deluxe 24-karat gold, which helps to improve your skin's tone and texture.

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These vitamin C capsules are deeply concentrated with sea buckthorn extract to soften skin, vitamin B6 to tighten skin, ascorbic acid to even skin tone, and so much more. Just pop one — it's surprisingly satisfying — and work into your face to see the benefits. With over 10,000 five-star ratings on Amazon, it's hard to go wrong.

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The oil free formula of this Neutrogena Beach Defense sunscreen means it'll go on without leaving any unpleasant residue; what it will leave behind is SPF 70 sun protection. That means that you can feel protected against sun damage, and the formula is water-resistant for up to 80 minutes, so you can swim or play beach volleyball for over an hour before having to reapply.

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This five-piece shower organizer set is an easy way to declutter your bathroom. It includes caddies, soap holders, and a toothbrush holder, all made from rustproof stainless steel with an open design for drainage and airflow. The strong adhesive setup skips drilling and tools, while the roomy shelves keep shampoo, skincare, razors, and other daily essentials within easy reach.

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Bali One Smooth U Ultra-Light Underwire T-Shirt Bra

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This smooth T-shirt bra is a popular everyday pick for anyone who wants support without bulky padding. Ultra-light spacer cups and underwire help shape while keeping the feel breathable, and the seamless design lies flat under tees, knits, and work tops. Convertible straps add outfit flexibility, while the smoothing back and deep U shape create a cleaner, more comfortable fit.

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This smooth T-shirt bra is a popular everyday pick for anyone who wants support without bulky padding. Ultra-light spacer cups and underwire help shape while keeping the feel breathable, and the seamless design lies flat under tees, knits, and work tops. Convertible straps add outfit flexibility, while the smoothing back and deep U shape create a cleaner, more comfortable fit.

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Lumineux Teeth Whitening Strips (35 Pack)

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These teeth whitening strips have over 38,000 five-star ratings. Using plant-based ingredients and mineral-rich sea salt, they're designed to lift stains and brighten your smile without damaging enamel or causing sensitivities. This box includes 35 treatments to last you six months.

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Julep Cream-to-Powder Eyeshadow Stick

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Streamline your makeup routine with this waterproof eyeshadow stick. It transforms from a buildable cream into a crease-resistant powder, so you get rich, shimmery color in one swipe. It even has a built-in smudger tool on the other end.

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Sun Bum SPF 50 Sunscreen Body Spray, 6 Oz.

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Stay protected in the sun with this spray-on SPF-50 sunscreen that has earned a 4.7-star overall rating on Amazon after more than 10,000 reviews. It's formulated with moisturizing vitamin E, is water resistant, and is made without oxybenzone and octinoxate to protect the ocean, too. The noncomedogenic formula is also free of gluten and parabens.

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Apply this Korean facial mask at night and let it dry for 15 minutes before you go to bed. In the morning, the collagen wrapping film will peel off in one sheet, revealing a glass skin complexion underneath. It also contains ceramide to reinforce your skin barrier, hyaluronic acid for hydration, and adenosine to reduce wrinkles.

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This Apple Watch gives you tons of insights about your health, tracking your heart rate, sleep quality, and workouts. It also has built-in safety features and helps you stay connected on the go with texts and calls, plus it has a durable display and a long battery life.

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Handmade in Italy, this color correcting powder foundation offers buildable coverage without looking and feeling cakey. Its multi-toned pigments can help balance tone and minimize redness. Safe for sensitive skin, its formula includes ingredients like vitamin E and green tea extract.

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e.l.f. Cream Glide Lip Liner

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Thanks to its creamy, highly pigmented finish, this e.l.f. lip liner has earned over 13,000 five-star ratings from shoppers. The semi-matte finish is gorgeous worn alone all over the lip, or used as a traditional liner with lipstick, and the pointed tip makes it easy to create a defined look.

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iBayam Journal Planner Pens (Set of 18)

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With every color in the rainbow and then some included, these journal pens have all of your artistic projects covered. They have a fine point for precise lines and are designed to bleed minimally, so they even work for double-sided papers like planners or diaries. It's not hard to understand why these have earned their 4.6-star average rating after 110,000 reviews.

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Bolabutty Bluetooth Speaker

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Rich sound and durability meet in this robust, compact Bluetooth speaker. It can play for up to 24 hours on a single charge, and since it's IPX5 waterproof rated, it can stand up to splashes by the pool or unexpected bouts of rain. Power on the dynamic lighting mode whenever you're ready to level up the party.

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Vacplus Automatic Toilet Bowl Cleaner Tablets (12-Pack)

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For a quick way to take care of an unpleasant task, drop these cleaner tablets into your toilet's tank. Each tablet dissolves into the water and keeps your toilet bowl clean for 15 days. Stocking up on basic cleaning supplies is the smartest way to make the most of any sale day, and these tablets are one deal you'll want to snag.

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COLOR WOW Dream Coat Supernatural Spray

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Humidity is no match for this COLOR WOW Dream Coat spray, which coats each strand in a moisture-blocking barrier that prevents frizz and keeps hair looking super glossy. It's heat-activated for use while styling, and it doubles as a heat protectant. The smoothing results last through sleeping, working out, and multiple washes.

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This moisturizing jelly cream is formulated with 10 types of hyaluronic acid to deliver up to 120 hours of deep hydration. And the jelly finish is designed to absorb quickly without leaving a sticky or greasy feeling behind. The product is even made to help cool your skin, so it's perfect for addressing redness caused by heat.

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Julep Eyeshadow 101 Cream-to-Powder Waterproof Eyeshadow Stick

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Streamline your makeup routine with this waterproof cream-to-powder eyeshadow stick. It transforms from a buildable cream into a crease-resistant powder, so you get rich color in one swipe. It even has a built-in smudger tool on the other end.

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SUPERDANNY Extension Cord

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With 10 feet of length, this extension cord features a flat plug and cord that won't obstruct your furniture. It features eight AC outlets as well as four USB and two USB-C ports so you'll be able to charge up just about anything. And because it doubles as a surge protector, your tech will be safe from electrical spikes as well.

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In addition to high-quality sound and microphones for hands-free calls, these Apple AirPods Pro 3 have active noise cancellation to block out distractions and built-in sensors to track your heart rate during workouts. They also translate different languages in real time and are capable of functioning as clinical-grade hearing aids.

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Stock up on these Crest 3D whitening strips while they're on sale for a great price. They're designed to brighten your smile by 19 levels while remaining enamel-safe, and they have a grippy texture on the inside, keeping them in place while you speak and drink water. This order includes 22 treatments.

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Hero Cosmetics Mighty Patch Pimple Patches (36-Pack)

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Picking at your pimple can disrupt and slow down healing time, which is why these pimple patches are so useful. They come in a pack of 36, and feature a discreet circular design that sticks to your skin, thanks to skin-safe adhesive. Infused with medical-grade hydrocolloid, they help to heal the bacteria that causes acne, and prevent any unhelpful picking.

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These fabric bags are a go-to for making closets, wardrobes, and other storage zones feel less chaotic. Each 60-liter organizer has a clear window, so you can find blankets, sweaters, or off-season clothes without digging. Reinforced handles and sturdy two-way zippers make them easy to move, while the foldable design saves space when they’re not in use.

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Stream hundreds of thousands of your favorite movies and shows in 4K with this brand-new Amazon Fire Stick, which plugs into the back of your TV and includes a remote control. It supports Wi-Fi 6 for smooth streaming, and it helps you find shows faster with Alexa+ and AI-powered search.

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Bissell PowerClean FurGuard 280W Self-Standing Cordless Vacuum

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This cordless upright vacuum was specifically designed to pick up stubborn pet hair, even fur that's become embedded in couches or on carpeted stairs. It has a self-cleaning brushroll to prevent hair wrap, can be configured into a handheld or high-reach vacuum, and best of all, doesn't rely on any wires, so you can move it from room to room with ease.

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This outlet extender provides five new AC outlets, three USB-A ports, and one USB-C port, all in a fireproof shell that protects your devices against surges while charging. It also has a screw hole that secures into most duplex outlets, so it won't wobble or fall out.

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Bright, vivid hues and precision tips make these classic highlighters a go-to for a reason. Featuring a chisel tip that's ideal for both underlining and highlighting, these multicolor highlighters can be left uncapped for an impressive eight hours without drying out. Plus, the pen cap clip means you can take them on the go with ease.

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Beckham Hotel Collection Memory Foam Pillows (Set Of 2)

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These hotel-style pillows feature a soft down-alternative fill with a plush, bounce-back feel that works for back, side, and stomach sleepers who prefer gentle support. A breathable cotton cover helps hot sleepers stay comfortable, and the machine-washable design makes them easy to keep fresh.

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This ultra-lightweight cordless vacuum is built for quick cleanups and full-room resets, with strong suction, up to 40 minutes of runtime, and a low-profile design that slides under furniture without a whole production. Pet owners especially love the self-cleaning brushroll, which tackles hair without the wrap drama. HEPA filtration also helps trap dust, dander, and allergens.

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This viral snail mucin essence has earned its cult-favorite status for a reason: it delivers lightweight hydration without leaving skin feeling sticky or weighed down. Made with 96.3% snail secretion filtrate, it helps soothe dryness, dullness, and stressed-out skin while supporting a healthy-looking glow. It’s also hypoallergenic and dermatologist-tested.

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Paper Mate Profile Retractable Ballpoint Pens (12-Pack)

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These colorful ballpoint pens have a bold 1.4mm tip that lays down smooth, vivid ink, while the soft grip keeps things comfortable through long writing sessions. The retractable design is bag-friendly, and the assorted shades are great for visually organizing information or just adding a little personality.

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Dyson V8™ Cordless Vacuum

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With this Dyson vacuum, cleaning becomes as easy as it'll ever get. It works without a cord, which means you can seamlessly move from area to area without worrying about switching power outlets, and the lightweight design lets you maneuver it quickly and easily. It can hold a charge for up to 40 minutes, and converts to a handheld vacuum when you reach those hard-to-get-to areas.

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YISHU Surge Protector Power Strip

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This power strip makes the most of its small size. It features outlets on three sides, which means you can plug in up to eight devices, and it has four USB charging ports. The outlets are widely spaced, so if you've got a plug with a large power adapter, your other plugs won't be crowded.

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These markers feature a 1-millimeter fine tip on one end, and a larger 5-millimeter dot tip on the other, so if you can create sharp lines and color in larger areas with the same marker. 36 come in a set, so you'll have lots of colors to choose from, and you won't have to shake them before use; the acrylic paint dispenses smoothly and evenly as soon as you pop off the cap.

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These Elmer's glue sticks come in a pack of 12 for a great price, so you can stock up on summer crafting materials or prep for next semester. The non-toxic formula goes on purple for visibility but dries clear for a clean finish, and they're great for paper, cardstock, photos, foam board, and more.

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SimpleField Microfiber Hair Towel Wrap (2-Pack)

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Help cut down on both damage and frizz with these microfiber hair wraps. Featuring an absorbent waffle weave, these wraps secure in place with both an elastic tab and two buttons, so you can go about the rest of your routine while your hair dries fast. Just launder them in the washer and dryer whenever they need to be freshened up.

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Remove up to 99.9% of bacteria, tackle plaque, clean braces, and care for your gums with this handheld water flosser. It's rechargeable, waterproof, and wireless for portable use, and it comes with a travel bag and four interchangeable tips for various jobs.

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Scoop up these fan-favorite earbuds and enjoy tons of useful features, like up to 30 hours of listening time and motion-activated Siri control. Improved voice isolation means your calls will sound crisp and clear, while the water-resistant case ensures you can take them to the gym, through the rain, and beyond. Better yet? They've earned more than 20,000 five-star ratings.

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This duvet insert is the perfect all-season comforter, and has a quilted design that keeps the down-alternative filling equally distributed. The double-brushed microfiber exterior is soft and cozy if you decide to use this sans duvet cover. But the eight-tab design makes it easy to slip into a duvet cover of your choice, as well. With more than 75,000 Amazon reviews and a glowing, 4.7-star average rating, this duvet insert is beloved at full price. When it's on sale? Run, don't walk.

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Offering up extreme volume, this mascara plumps up each individual lash for a dramatic look that resists water, smudges, and clumping. It's safe to use on sensitive skin and has been certified as cruelty free by the Leaping Bunny Program. No wonder it's earned more than 14,000 five-star ratings.

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Snag a deal on this underwire bra from Bali that minimizes up to 1.5 inches. Featuring adjustable, nonslip straps, it offers full coverage for a smooth look under even clingy garments. Shoppers rave about the blend of support and comfort, noting that the wide straps offer dig-free wear.

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These exfoliating toner pads are a popular pick for anyone chasing smoother-looking skin and less shine. The formula uses white willow bark, a natural BHA, plus AHA and botanical extracts to help refine pores, clear away buildup, and balance excess oil. A calming lavender touch makes the swipe-and-go routine feel a little more spa-coded.

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Keep track of your most important items with this Apple AirTag. Equipped with a Bluetooth chip, it pairs with your phone, so you can see where it is at all times. You can place it in your purse, on a keychain, or in a suitcase; when activated, the device will emit a loud ping from its speaker so you can find your item quickly and easily.

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Now is your chance to stock up on this highly rated probiotic, which boasts more than 140,000 fans on Amazon. Each capsule features 10 different probiotic strains along with prebiotic fiber to help support gut health. These popular probiotics are shelf stable, so they don't need to be refrigerated, and they come third-party tested so you can be confident in their potency.

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These soft storage bags have garnered thousands of 5-star reviews thanks to their roomy 17-gallon capacity and clear windows, making it easy to spot sweaters, bedding, towels, or seasonal clothes without the classic “open every bin” routine. Reinforced handles make them easy to move, while the zippered closure helps protect contents from dust and humidity. Plus, they fold flat when empty.

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With a 4.5-star overall rating from more than 32,000 shoppers, these wireless headphones have impressed reviewers with both their lightweight design and impressive 50-hour battery life. Their padded, swiveling ear cups ensure a comfortable fit whether you're on a call or listening to music.

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For a luxurious night's sleep, upgrade the place you rest your head with these satin pillowcases. Their silky texture feels like a dream, and is designed to be less harsh on your skin and hair compared to rougher materials. They're on sale for an unbeatable price right now.

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MRS. MEYER'S soaps have reached a level of fame that few cleaning products could aspire to. Their hand soap is particularly popular thanks to its gentle but effective cleaning capabilities, and the range of fun scents it comes in. This three-pack of honeysuckle-scented hand soap will have you covered. Put one by the bathroom sink, one by the kitchen sink, and keep one stashed away for whenever you need it. They're on sale if you move fast.

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Packed with vitamin C, this face serum aims to brighten and hydrate your complexion while neutralizing dark spots and minimizing wrinkles. It's suitable for all types of skin, and it comes in an amber bottle with a dropper for easy application. No wonder it has over 104,000 five-star ratings.

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Do your future self a favor and stock up on these best-selling makeup remover wipes while they're on sale. This is a pack of two, each with 25 alcohol-free face towelettes that easily wipe away makeup with a few quick swipes. Keep them stocked away under the bathroom sink for when your stash runs out, or bring them on vacation with you for a liquid-free makeup-removing solution.

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Reviewers swear by this mascara for its lash-extension look without the appointment. The flexible brush bends to reach lashes from root to tip, helping create length, volume, and definition that still feels lightweight. Infused with bamboo extract and fibers, the washable formula is designed to resist flakes and smudges while remaining gentle on sensitive eyes and contact lens wearers.

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There's a reason that the Stanley Quencher hit cult-favorite water bottle status. Its 40-ounce design holds a lot of water, and is made with an insulated stainless steel cup that keeps your drinks super cold. The ergonomic handle and included straw are an added bonus. Join the phenomenon for a fantastic price while this discount lasts.

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When it comes to shopping for footwear on Amazon, the reviews say it all. These best-selling orthopedic sandals have racked up nearly 15,000 Amazon reviews, thanks to their arch support, nonslip soles, and comfy straps. They're even waterproof for maximum wearability. These would be a smart buy any day, but even smarter now that they're on sale.

40% Off Big Heavy-Duty Bags For Moving Or Storage

FYGRIP Extra Heavy Duty Large Moving Bags (6-Pack)

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This six-pack of bags is made from sturdy coated fabric, and each bag features a zipper closer. Designed to hold more than 65 pounds, they're sure to come in handy for activities like moving and big grocery hauls since the reinforced stitching means you can load them up without worrying about them breaking, and the wide straps won't slip off your shoulder.

52% Off A Powerful Robot Mop & Vacuum

roborock Q7 L5 Robot Vacuum and Mop Combo

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It's rare to find a really functional robot vacuum that also mops, so this model from roborock is a true standout option. It can map to multiple levels of your home, and features powerful suction and an anti-tangle feature for hair and pet hair. The built-in water tank allows you to mop and vacuum at the same time. Whether you're investing for the first time or replacing your old model, this robot vac is a fantastic buy while it's on sale.

57% Off These Ring Indoor & Outdoor Cameras

Ring Outdoor Cam Plus With Indoor Cam

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This serious bargain from Ring gets you both an indoor and outdoor security camera for a fraction of the usual price. The outdoor camera gets you 2K video and full-color viewing, even at night, and is easy to mount in minutes; the indoor camera has similar features and can be placed just about anywhere. It's a must-have bundle for anyone who takes their home security seriously, and there's never been a better time to buy it.

20% Off These 10-Foot Charging Cables

Bkayp iPhone Charger 10-foot (3-Pack)

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For a limited time only, get three extra-long lightning cables for an incredible price. Each cable is 10 feet, so you'll never have to feel tethered to a specific side of the couch or bed, and the chargers are even designed with an overcharge protection technology to keep your devices running smoothly.

30% Off This Breezy Rechargeable Neck Fan

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This portable neck fan is a must for summer and warm-weather vacations. Equipped with three speeds and sold in four colors, it goes around your neck to keep you cool, runs quietly, and gives you up to 16 hours of battery life on a single charge. Amazon shoppers are obsessed with it — over 10,000 people bought it in the last month alone.

43% Off This Shark Multipurpose Hair Tool

Shark FlexStyle | Air Multi-Styler & Drying System

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Now is the chance to snag the Shark hair styler everyone's been talking about — you may not find a better deal on the tool all year long. Both a styler and dryer at once, the tool comes with multiple attachments to give you a sleek blow-dry, diffuse curls, create voluminous waves, and more. It makes every hair styling task easier (and quicker), and you can choose between options for both straight and wavy or curly and coily hair.

63% Off This Classic Hanes Hoodie

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What's not to love about a classic Hanes hoodie? As over 100,000 Amazon shoppers will tell you (that's how many gave it a perfect five-star rating), not much. Lined with soft and cozy fleece, the gender-neutral design is worth stocking up on this Prime Day, as it's being offered at an amazing price. It'll literally never go out of style, and you can never have too many comfy hoodies, so why not grab a few colors while they're on sale?

66% Off A Highly Rated Aesthetic Knife Set

Astercook Knife Set (13 Pieces)

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Now's the time to grab a generous discount on these popular carbon steel knives with an anti-rust coating. The set comes in a range of chic, neutral pastels and features 13 pieces, including a bread knife, a paring knife, a chef's knife, kitchen shears, and more. Over 5,000 shoppers have weighed in to give these versatile blades a near-perfect 4.8-star rating overall.

50% Off This Rib-Knit Long-Sleeve Tee

ANRABESS Rib-Knit Long-Sleeve Shirt

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Made from a stretchy blend of soft fabrics, this long-sleeve shirt is about to become a new wardrobe staple. It features a casual rib-knit texture with a crew neck and works perfectly for solo wear or layered looks. Shop it in dozens of bold and neutral color options.

35% Off This Cotton Bralette From Calvin Klein

Calvin Klein Modern Cotton Bralette

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While it's on sale, now is the time to buy the Calvin Klein bralette every cool girl owns (or restock your collection if you already own a few). A classic for a reason, the bralette is comfy enough for lounging in, stylish enough to show off, and makes for a great alternative to traditional bras and sports bras when you want a bit of support, but don't want to deal with wires, padding, or digging straps. A bestseller on Amazon with a near-perfect 4.5-star rating, it's sold in over 25 stylish colors and prints.

25% Off This Popular Olaplex Shampoo

Olaplex N°.4 Bond Maintenance Hair-Strengthening Shampoo

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Stock up on this patented repairing shampoo from Olaplex. The color-safe, sulfate-free formula works to smooth hair and reduce breakage for increased shine and manageability. It's also safe to use on extensions and chemically treated hair, helping to strengthen locks and even prevent future damage.

40% Off Cult-Favorite Lip Balm By LANEIGE

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This viral lip balm has wow’ed reviewers for good reason. Featuring a subtle, sheer tint, it's packed with moisturizing ingredients like shea butter to provide you with hydration and a glossy finish to boot. Just swipe it on for nourished, shiny lips that won't feel sticky or tacky.

48% Off Calvin Klein’s Famous Triangle Bralette

Calvin Klein Modern Cotton Triangle Bralette

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This best-selling Calvin Klein bralette combines the comfort of a lounge bra with the look of a traditional bra. Made of cotton blended with modal and elastane for serious softness and stretch, it's very lightly lined and made without wires or padding. You can match it to Calvin Klein's iconic briefs or boy shorts for the full cool-girl effect.

31% Off An LED Neck Light So You Can Read Or Craft Anywhere

Glocusent Upgraded LED Neck Reading Light

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This ultra-popular reading light boasts over 100,000 five-star ratings on Amazon, as well as a near-perfect overall rating of 4.7 stars. Designed only to emit light where it's pointed so as not to disrupt anyone around you, it has three brightness levels, three color modes, and a rechargeable battery that'll get you 80 hours of reading time at the dimmest level. And it's not just for reading: its popular with DIY enthusiasts, handymen, and late-night knitters, too.

33% Off A 2-Pack Of Strong Kitchen Scissors

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Level up your culinary capabilities with two pairs of these wildly popular kitchen shears. A whopping 56,000 shoppers rated them 4.8-stars overall, making them a reliable cooking companion. They feature stainless steel blades, an ergonomic grip, and a built-in bottle opener so you can tackle just about any task. Pop on the included safety shield when you're done to keep them sharp.

25% Off This Strengthening Conditioner From Olaplex

Olaplex N°.5 Bond Maintenance Hair-Strengthening Conditioner

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This concentrated conditioner works to smooth frizz and reduce both current and future breakage. Just work a small amount of the cream-based formula into your hair and you'll be left with strands that are moisturized, detangled, and shiny. Pair it with the rest of the popular Olaplex Bond Maintenance system for best results.

Prepare yourself to be in awe. On this list, you’ll come across things you’ve never seen before and perhaps the wildest part: They’re all priced so low. Some things you’ll feel like you’ve been waiting your whole life to find (like disposable car trash bags) and there are others you haven’t even dreamt of (like a bacon-scented air freshener). From stuff for your home to your car, everything is legit amazing.

A mini IKEA bag to use as a coin purse

IKEA KNOLIG Key & Coin Purse

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Just about everyone has used a large version of this IKEA bag key chain ... so it only makes sense to bring this mini size into your life. The hilarious pouch is the perfect size for your cash, cards, earbuds, and more. Once it’s filled, use the chain to attach it to your bag, keys, or belt loop securely.

Travel scissors that are small but mighty

CANARY Mini Travel Scissors

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Don’t judge these mini scissors by their size. They’re just 1.5 inches long but are made of Japanese stainless steel to deliver clean cuts when using them with paper, clothes tags, or sewing thread while on the go. There’s no doubt that they’ll fit in any bag or pocket you have available.

A dot-connecting puzzle book to calm your mind

DOT-TO-DOT For Adults Fun and Challenging Join the Dots

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Before you know it, you’ll look forward to getting home to this dot-connecting puzzle book each day. It’s filled with a ton of images for you to create and, as you do so, you’ll feel the day melt away. Plus, it boosts your creativity and promotes focus.

A closet tension shelf that can hold 22 pounds

Hershii Closet Tension Shelf

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This closet tension shelf can be extended to fit in various parts of your home so you have an extra option in your linen closet or kitchen pantry. The stainless steel rods can hold up to 22 pounds in total — equating to a ton of snacks and bedsheet sets. It expands from nearly 16 inches to about 2 feet in width.

Mini pill pouches to keep meds handy & safe

GMS Squeezable Pocket Pill Case (2-Pack)

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These two mini pill pouches will be useful when you’re traveling or even in your daily life. They’re tiny enough to fit in your pocket yet can hold up to 28 small tablets so that you’re prepared for anything that may come your way. All you have to do is give them a squeeze to open.

A coffee cup night-light that doubles as a phone stand

QANYI Rechargeable Coffee Cup Night Light

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Pop this coffee cup night-light on your nightstand or anywhere else for a glowy ambiance that doesn’t require an outlet. The soft silicone can glow in seven different colors and is made with adorable legs that can be used to prop up your phone. It’ll run for up to 10 hours per charge.

Disposable car trash bags that are leakproof

Tossits Disposable Car Trash Bags (7-Pack)

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If a bulky bin isn’t exactly your style but you’d still like to keep your interior tidy, these disposable car trash bags are for you. They can hang from your headrest and hold up to two gallons of receipts and wrappers. They can even be buttoned shut to keep odors sealed in. Seven bags come included in your order.

A weighted stuffed animal that can be put in the microwave

Happy Fuel Unscented Plush Heating Pad

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Who knew something you loved as a kid can make you happy as an adult too? This unscented heating pad is shaped like a stuffed animal but will actually offer great relief since it weighs two pounds and is safe to put in the microwave. The soft wrap can help ease aching muscles and tension.

A watermelon cutter that creates neat cubes

NADOBA 2-in-1 Watermelon Cutter Slicer Tool

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Serving fruit at your next picnic doesn’t have to be messy or much work. This watermelon cutter simplifies things by creating even cubes that can be popped out easily with the stainless steel blades. Once everything has been devoured, toss the tool in the dishwasher.

A bacon air freshener that smells like the real thing

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When the fresh and fruity scents just aren’t cutting it, turn to this bacon air freshener. It’ll make you feel like there’s a griddle in the backseat of your car because of how realistic the smell is. It’s 4 inches long and the scent should stick around for about 30 days.

Can covers that also make them easy to pop open

Avant Grub Beverage Barricade Can Protectors (12-Pack)

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These 12 can covers do two very important jobs. First, they can help you pop open a soda without breaking a nail. Second, they can cover the opening you just created so that dust and bugs don’t sneak in between sips.

A fun ball hand towel that dries hands so fast

JEROKUMI Cute Chenille Hand Towels

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Switch things up a bit with this ball hand towel that comes in the shape that comes in the shape of seven different animals. It’ll look like wall decor as it hangs but will prove to be a high-quality towel once you how well the fabric absorbs moisture. Plus, the fibers can get between your fingers so that you walk away 100% dry.

Fidget spinner pens that are subtle yet effective

Crtiin Fidget Spinner Pens (6 Pieces)

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Coming in a pack of six, you can keep one of these fidget spinner pens everywhere so that you always have one handy. Give the top part a swirl to watch it rotate 360 degrees, creating a low hum that will calm your senses. Plus, they’re made with quick-drying ink.

A gravity-fed organizer that holds a dozen eggs

WACOI Auto Rolling Fridge Egg Organizer

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By stacking your eggs in two layers with this egg organizer, you’ll end up freeing up extra fridge space. The sleek holder can fit up to a dozen eggs and will make sure one rolls to the front each time the space becomes free.

A panaromic rearview mirror made of high-definition glass

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Feeling safer when driving is as easy as clipping this panoramic rearview mirror into place. It’ll widen your view — and make it extra clear with its high-definition glass — so that you’re completely aware of your surroundings and feel more in control.

A funny chicken lamp that can be dimmed

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Up your decor game with this chicken lamp. The egg that it’s laying will glow at any of the four brightness levels you desire so that you can illuminate a room in a way that’s anything but boring. It’s sure to be a conversation starter.

Toothpaste caps that close themselves

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Sticky counters are annoying and that’s exactly why these self-closing toothpaste caps deserve a spot in your Amazon cart. They make sure that not even a drop of paste can escape without dealing with a cap. Three come in a pack.

A pillow speaker with built-in white noise options

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Gift yourself a better night’s sleep by adding this pillow speaker to your Amazon cart. The super slim device allows you to hear its white noise options without blaring them to the entire room. Whether you enjoy ocean waves or the sound of rain, you’re sure to have a more relaxing night with this under your head.

Mini box cutters that are magnetic for easy storage

DOOOYU Ceramic Box Cutter and Magnet (2-Pack)

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You have a few different ways to keep these two mini box cutters nearby at all times. Since they’re magnetic, you can keep them on your fridge or you can simply use the attached lanyard to keep them right on your wrist or keys. The pair comes in two fun animal shapes.

A bowling game sized for your desk or coffee table

SYZ Table Top Mini Bowling Game Set

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The beauty of this mini bowling game is how little space it requires. It’s a great piece of office decor or fun for a coffee table. Who knows, it may also help you practice before heading to a real alley.

A fast-paced game that comes with a travel-friendly case

PlayMonster Spoons in a Case Card Game

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You’ve heard of card games but what about this spoons game? It’s a speed-based game that challenges you to get four of a kind and grab a spoon — or grab one when someone else goes for the spoons — before they’re all taken. Play it with up to six people and let the fun begin.

Knit hat clips that are stylish as a bonus

MEIXINZHI Knit Hat Clips (3 Pieces)

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Ever at a loss about where to put your hat when you’re not wearing it out and about? These three knit hat clips will fix that. One end can be attached to your bag handle and the other can grab onto the brim of any hat. And since they’re made with this gorgeous knit pattern, they’ll actually add to your style.

A label maker with thousands of design options

Ponek Label Maker Machine with Tape

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This label maker will get your creative juices flowing. It comes with ready-made templates but also allows you to make you own by mixing and matching the hundreds of fonts and thousands of icons that it has to offer. Print each sticker wirelessly so you can go around your entire home or office, giving things a proper label.

A travel steam iron that’s just 5 inches long

BEAUTURAL Mini Travel Steam Iron

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Don’t depend on the hotel to have something that can actually get out the wrinkles that have formed on your outfits in transit. This mini steam iron is only 5 inches long so that you can save yourself the trouble (no matter how much room you have in your carry on). You can switch from ironing to steaming in seconds, too.

Headrest hooks that can hold 44 pounds each

Hanemia Car Seat Headrest Hooks (4-Pack)

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You may not think it by looking at them but each of these four headrest hooks can hold up to 44 pounds. Just think about what a difference that’ll make to your interior. Instead of your coats and grocery bags covering your seats, they can all be neatly hung to make room for your passengers.

A mini steel drum for meditation & relaxation

EASTROCK Mini Steel Tongue Drum

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You won’t have a hard time getting the hang of this mini steel drum. It has six different notes that are clearly labeled so you can play around with each until you create the perfect mellow symphony to accompany your meditation session. It comes with one mallet and a music book.

A shower lamp that projects ocean waves in different colors

Lazukes Waterproof Shower Lamp

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Keep the shade on this shower lamp and it can bring a glow to a single corner of your room. Or you can take off the shade to project ocean waves on every surface around it. It’ll be a fun addition to your me-time, especially since the color can be changed to fit your mood using the included remote. The waterproof lamp will run for up to 12 hours per charge.

A memory foam bath mat that feels like velvet

OLANLY Memory Foam Bath Mat

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The only thing that will make your “everything” shower even more perfect is stepping out onto this memory foam bath mat. It’s thick, plush, and soft like velvet; the material is extremely absorbent and quick-drying. Despite the pillowy look and feel, it’s still machine washable to always look nice.

Cactus-shaped propagation jars that also work as mini vases

XXXFLOWER Cactus Plant Propagation Station Jars (4 Pieces)

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Being able to see through these four cactus-shaped plant jars makes it extremely easy to track the progress of growing roots. You can have your own propagation station or use them for mini bouquets and dried stems. Either way, they’ll bring a chic and fun vibe to your home. They measure about 3 to 6 inches tall.

A hanging trash can that can hold over 3 gallons

Soddeph Foldable Hanging Trash Can

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This hanging trash can won’t make take up any floor or counter space in your kitchen — but it will hold over three gallons of food scraps and wrappers. It even comes with a swiper so everything can be pushed directly inside the bin. Close the top to keep odors contained and collapse it when it’s not being used to make sure it doesn’t get in the way.

Car seat gap fillers that give you more storage space

YGDMD 2 in 1 Car Seat Gap Filler and Storage (2 Pieces)

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Instead of losing your lip balm or phone underneath your seat every time you drive, keep it in one of the two compartments on these car seat gap fillers. They close the opening and give you secure spaces to keep your essentials — a win-win.

A garbage disposal brush that breaks up caked-on debris

Mr. Scrappy Universal Garbage Disposal Brush

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Even the most stubborn gunk is no match for this garbage disposal brush. It can reach down 11 inches and scrub away debris with just a few twists and turns. As you clear your pipes and prevent blockages, your hand will be comfortable thanks to the sturdy handle at the top. It’s dishwasher safe to keep it fresh.

A memory foam wedge pillow with 2 side pockets

Vekkia Wedge Pillow

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This wedge pillow will make your entire bed look and feel more luxurious. The supportive memory foam will cradle your head and neck in a way that an ordinary pillow can’t. It’ll also close the gap between your mattress and headboard — and give you access to two side pockets so that your remote control and glasses don’t end up on the floor.

A baseboard cleaner with an extendable handle

wlich Baseboard Cleaner Tool with Handle

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You’ll finally be able to easily clean your molding with this baseboard cleaner that has a handle that can extend to 60 inches so that you never have to bend down again. It comes with two different kinds of reusable pads that will trap dust and a slim brush to get into tight areas to buff away any stubborn dirt.

Cork coasters that look like pieces of toast

ELIKAI Cork Coasters (4 Pieces)

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No one will be able to keep themselves from cracking a smile when they see these cork coasters. Their color, shape, and holder make them look like real pieces of toast. Luckily, they’re much more absorbent and sturdy. Their holder elevates them into a fun little piece of decor when they’re not in use.

A retractable charger that can power 4 devices at once

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While this retractable charger has built-in 3-foot USB-C and Lightning cables (that retract so tangles and clutter can be avoided), it also a USB-A and USB-C port so that you can connect four devices in total. It works fast and has built-in short circuit protection.

A sink strainer basket that comes with disposable liners

ONVIPSTOO Sink Strainer Basket

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Instead of risking a clogged sink, use this strainer basket to keep scraps from ending up down your drain in the first place. It comes with 200 mesh bags that will catch peels and crumbs so you can toss them in the garbage with ease.

Paw slippers that come with matching socks

GOEWY Cat Paw Slippers and Fuzzy Cute Socks

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These paw slippers come with matching socks so you can look put-together but feel as comfortable as ever. Even better, the slippers have memory foam footbeds to cushion every step.

A funky AirPods case that’s shockproof

SMAIGE Cute Silicone AirPods Compatible Case

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The cartoon design of this AirPods case isn’t just for style purposes. While it will look cool hanging from your backpack, it’ll also protect your pair from getting damaged when dropped. The silicone makes it shockproof and, of course, keeps things from getting scratched. It’s compatible with first- and second-generation AirPods.

A picking fidget pad that can be reused 30 times

PLUMIA Reusable Picky Fidget Pad with Mold

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Keep your hands busy with this fidget pad. After you’re done picking out all the beads, it can be microwaved and cooled to go back to how it started. Because of this, it can be reused up to 30 times.

A clothes cinch clip for a more tailored fit

Tailor Ring Invisible Clothing Cinch Clip

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You don’t have to make a trip to the tailor when you have this cinch clip at home. It can completely change the fit and look of a piece in seconds. The reusable piece will end up saving you hundreds on alterations.

Clever tools to keep your vacuum & hair brush clean

Pikk-it Detangled Hair Removal Tool (2-Pack)

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For the times when your vacuum becomes jammed with all the tangled strands that it’s picked up, pull out this hair removal tool. The slim, jagged end can effortlessly pull out any hair balls so that it can continue to work properly. Since it comes in a two-pack, you can use one of them to keep your hairbrush clean.

A mold remover gel that can be used almost anywhere

Sugelary Mold Remover Gel

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Get everything from your appliances to tiles free of mold and mildew by adding this mold remover gel to your cart. It can make everything look as good — just add a few drops, wait a few hours, and then rinse or wipe it clean.

A hilarious razor holder to suction to tile, a mirror & more

PELEG Shaving Razor Holder

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Give your bathroom some character with this razor holder shaped like a distinguished mustachioed gentleman. Since it has a strong suction cup backing, it only takes seconds to install on your mirror, tile, or in your shower.

Magnetic pen holders shaped like little bears

Gscocl Magnetic Bear Pen Holders (6 Pieces)

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Losing your favorite pen is the worst. These magnetic pen holders are here to make sure that you keep your pen in plain sight so that it doesn’t end up rolling underneath your desk. And since they can be kept on at all times, they’ll give you something to smile at throughout the day. Six come in a pack.

A tulip lamp that doubles as an essential oil diffuser

ZQPBLED Dimmable Tulip Lamp

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This tulip lamp will look gorgeous, even when its warm glow is turned off. It looks like the real thing and can smell like it as well since the petals can absorb any essential oil that you decide to spray or drop on. It will make a stunning centerpiece that never has be watered — what’s better than that?

An electric scrubber with heads to clean dishes, grout & way more

PUFTEM Electric Spin Scrubber

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You may not dread cleaning days as much as you used to once you have this electric scrubber in your tool box. It comes with six replaceable heads so you can tackle everything from dirty dishes to grout lines, all in one afternoon.

A fidget ring that won’t ruin your outfit

OreilleStar Fidget Spinner Ring

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No one would even guess that this accessory is a fidget ring since it’s just as fun and stylish as something you would ordinarily wear. The star-studded piece is a great fashion statement and tool to keep you calm and your hands busy in waiting rooms, during meetings, and more. Just give it a spin to take a moment to yourself and regain your focus.

Storage containers with convenient wheels

PHINOX Under the Bed Storage Containers with Wheels (2-Pack)

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Getting to your extra blankets and shoes is as easy as rolling these two storage containers out from under your bed. Since they have see-through sides, you can see what you’re pulling out and find what you need in no time. The wheels can also be locked to keep the containers from moving between uses.

A stitching tool to make your own alterations

Scopck Handheld Stitch Gun for Clothes Kit

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You won’t need long before a night out to adjust the waist of your top or the hem of your pants. This stitching tool can give them a new fit in just seconds and has a fine needle that will be gentle on any fabric. Mini fasteners (2,000 to be exact) are included so you can make sure your adjustments stay in place.

An ironing mat that’s easy to store

BNYD Compact Ironing Mat

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To make sure you don’t accidentally burn the surface below or around your clothes when getting out wrinkles, grabbing this magnetic ironing mat is a good idea. It can be put down anywhere, and since it’s made of soft cotton, it’s easy to fold up and put away when your laundry is all done.

Heart-shaped holders that are waterproof

BAMXSXBO Waterproof Silicone Toothbrush Holders (4-Pack)

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Since these four heart-shaped holders can withstand a bit of moisture, they can be placed in the kitchen, bathroom, or any other high-humidity area. Use them to prop up your toothbrush, razor, utensil, or even your keys. Since they’re so small, you’ll have no problem finding the wall space for them. They come in neutrals and several fun shades for a pop of color.

A ceramic incense holder that keeps mess at bay

NAGU Handmade Ceramic Stick Incense Holder

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Any incense stick will become the focal point of your table once it’s tucked into this ceramic incense holder. The lotus flower and tiny frog will keep it steady and make sure that ash is collected instead of spread across the space. The frog can lift off for easier cleaning, too.

A Chia Pet shaped like the legendary Bob Ross

Chia Pet Decorative Planter Set

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It’s officially time to bring the Chia Pet back. The planters are always unique (this one, for example, is shaped like Bob Ross) and the growth is always full and beautiful. Bring it home now to have fresh greenery in your home in no time.

A portable bidet for an extra-clean feel

FOOFOO Portable Bidet

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You don’t have to give up your usual routine when traveling. All you need is this portable bidet to have you feeling just as clean as you would at home. Just fill and squeeze for a hygienic experience that will refresh you before heading back out.

Planet magnets with stunning colors

SINKSONS Planetary Refrigerator Magnets (12-Pack)

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Bring the beauty of space into your home with these 12 planet magnets that are so eye-catching. The strong pieces can hold up any reminder on your fridge and give you something to marvel at every time you reach for the door. They’ve earned a 4.6-star overall rating on Amazon.

A bedside caddy with 5 compartments

Lilithye Bedside Caddy Organizer

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Hook this bedside caddy onto your bed frame so you can keep all the necessities nearby without cluttering your bedside table. It has five compartments, giving you more than enough space to keep an entire water bottle and even your laptop within reach. It comes in plenty of neutrals to vibe with your bedroom’s decor.

A cheddar fish plush cushion for unique decor

Snack Plushies Cheddar Fish Cracker Plush Toy

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Beware: This cheddar fish plush toy may make you crave a snack. The super soft and 10-inches-long pillow is perfect to cuddle up with, especially since it has a sweet smile. Place it anywhere and it will be the star of the show.

A fidget toy that’s strangely satisfying to use

Deiviko Button Clicker Stim Tool

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This fidget toy is all your favorites put into one. You can spin it, roll it, and even click it. Just move the adjustable pieces and pop open the top to check out all that it has to offer.

An electric wine aerator that enhances flavor

Higfra Electric Wine Aerator

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Put down the odd-shaped decanter that’s impossible to clean and pick up this electric wine aerator. It enhances flavor in the blink of an eye and works wirelessly so you can take it to any gathering. It also comes with a cork and opener.

A fun charger cover to prevent fraying

Yluirktfa Wire Protective Charger Cover

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Every inch of your cord will be protected by this charger cover. It comes with three separate pieces that all do their part to prevent fraying, scratches, and tangles. The cherry on top is the fun shapes that it comes in (like a penguin or strawberry).

Tiny ornaments to glue into scrapbooks & other crafting projects

FULUSODO Mixed Resin Ornament Set (60 Pieces)

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Since all 60 of these scrapbook embellishments have flat backs, you won’t have any trouble gluing them into place. Nearly every single one is different so you’ll have everything from a smiling frog to a pink bow to decorate your pages. Their bright colors will be sure to stand out.

A funky stuffed animal that you’ll love to cuddle with

TAMMYFLYFLY Lifelike Water Bear Sea Creature Plush

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This funky-looking stuffed animal will quickly become one of your favorites. It’s soft, squishy, and the perfect size (at 9 inches long) to cuddle all night. What’s not to love?

A SpongeBob sponge holder that’s sure to make you chuckle

YTDRM Kitchen Cartoon Sponges and Holder (4 Pieces)

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It’s amazing that no one thought to create this SpongeBob sponge holder before. Tap into your childhood memories by keeping this hilarious piece on your kitchen counter. It comes with four sponges but will also turn any ordinary sponge into your favorite character.

A magnetic sweeper to collect any fallen nails

Toolwiz Magnetic Pick Up Sweeper

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After doing any kind of DIY project, you know how common it is to find nails in random places. This magnetic sweeper will help you find them all quickly so that there’s no fear of stepping on one or popping a tire by driving over one in your driveway.

Around the World Under the Sea’s title makes it sound like a portmanteau of Jules Verne’s two most famous novels, and therefore the kind of hastily assembled knock-off you’d have once found clogging up bargain buckets. But while it boasts an overgrown sea monster and, of course, takes place almost entirely underwater, this deep diving tale has no interest in smushing together the literary classics.

It did, however, ride the wave of the aquatic sci-fi that had become curiously commonplace during the 1960s. Indeed, before the film’s release 60 years ago today, cinemagoers had been treated to The Underwater City, Destination Inner Space, and the daddy of them all, Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea. Small screen viewers, meanwhile, could get their nautical fix via the likes of Voyage’s spinoff and Stingray, along with two shows with specific links to Around the World.

The movie’s no-nonsense mission leader Doug Standish is played by Lloyd Bridges, the once-blacklisted star who’d portrayed ex-Navy frogman-turned-scuba diver Mike Nelson in Sea Hunt. Brian Kelly, who portrays his assistant Craig Mosby, found fame as the dolphin-owning widowed father in Flipper. And they were both the brainchild of the film’s animal-obsessed Hungarian producer Ivan Tors.

Throw in several other TV stars of the day, including The Man from U.N.C.L.E.’s David McCallum as a scientist with ulterior motives, Bond girl Shirley Eaton as an oceanographer with the power to inadvertently seduce every man she meets, and a director who’d previously helped engineer the iconic chariot race in Ben-Hur, and you have the makings of a marine actioner for all the family.

Yet Around the World Under the Sea is strangely lacking in the thrills and spills you’d expect from its pedigree, instead confining much of the drama to the cramped, nuclear-powered submarine as it navigates the world’s vast ocean floors. This is very much a save-the-universe movie where planning takes precedence over execution.

As explained in the opening scene, the gung-ho mission has been launched by the UN following a tsunami that’s obliterated the Turkish coast. No fewer than 50 monitoring sensors must be planted with utmost precision along Earth's most powerful fault lines to help predict any subsequent natural disasters. Cue the film’s most entertaining sequence as Standish literally searches high and low to recruit his dream team, a task requiring all his powers of persuasion.

Reclusive engineer Hank Stahl (prolific character actor Keenan Wynn), for example, takes a whole lot of convincing to leave the comfort of his diving bell man cave. “I couldn't care less,” he argues. “I got it made down here. I got my research, my books, my music. Why should I leave all this for a bunch of idiots who're going to blow themselves up?” Meanwhile, McCallum’s seismologist, Volker, is more interested in using the Hydronaut to retrieve some valuable crystals lost in a sunken freighter than in playing the hero.

On paper, therefore, the group should make for an interesting dynamic. But the script gets too bogged down in scientific mumbo jumbo to make their sink-or-swim discussions compelling. More unforgivably, it leans into the inherent sexism of old-school Hollywood, relegating its only female character to an object whose sole purpose is to lust after — and be lusted after by — the insatiably horny men.

Despite her impressive qualifications, Eaton’s Margaret Hanford is rarely given more to do than serve coffee. The attitudes toward her range from the dismissive to the downright lecherous, with every single crewmate seemingly incapable of keeping their pervy thoughts to themselves. “Now if I could find me a mermaid built just like that,” remarks Stahl as the camera once again ogles a little too long on the object of his affections (Eaton’s legs are featured so much they should have had their own credit).

At one point, she finds herself not in a love triangle, but a love square with Marshall Thompson’s geologist Orin Hillyard, her presumed-to-be ex Mosby, and the scheming Volker. The most galling example of such rampant sexism occurs when the latter, so distracted by slobbering over Handford he almost crashes the sub, blames her for the near-accident, as do the rest of the crew. Even Eaton’s Goldfinger character, who suffocated after being covered head to toe in gold body paint, was treated with more dignity.

Thankfully, Director Andrew Marton does manage to tear himself away from Eaton’s body long enough to provide some truly awe-inspiring shots of the deep sea. Filmed with the help of Ricou Browning (the stuntman who also depicted the Gill-man in Creature from the Black Lagoon) in the Bahamas, Florida, and the Great Barrier Reef, it’s the kind of lush, vivid cinematography that wouldn’t look out of place in a Jacques Cousteau documentary.

And a handful of underwater set-pieces, including a last-gasp quest for oxygen, a destructive supersized eel, and a climactic volcanic eruption, help bring the jeopardy and tension sorely lacking on board. There’s even some impossibly cute guinea pigs who — don't worry, animal lovers — make it to the end. Around the World Under the Sea, therefore, sits somewhere in the middle of the subaqueous boom. Aesthetically, it was ahead of its time. Its sexual mores, however, ultimately belong in the dinosaur age.

Around the World Under the Sea is available on Amazon.

The third episode of The Vampire Lestat is kind of — well... a mess. But a lot of that is by design, like the obnoxious hookup between the Vampire Gabriella (Jennifer Ehle) and the hapless Jarda (Sam Reid). That Jarda happens to be the doppelganger of Gabriella’s son, Lestat (also Reid), makes their copulation all the ickier. It doesn’t help that it all goes down while Lestat is regaling Daniel Molloy (Eric Bogosian) with the long-contested details of his origin story — or that literally everyone can hear every second of it.

Mentally scarring as that tryst is, we’ll soon learn that it’s just a drop in the ocean where Lestat is concerned. After a lot of obfuscating, the eponymous vampire finally comes clean about his early days as a creature of the night, and the skeevy bloodsucker from whom he inherited the Dark Gift. But thanks to the scattershot nature of The Vampire Lestat, it’s hard to discern truth from farce, much less to organize the events of Lestat’s life in a cohesive thread. So here’s everything you need to know about his maker, Magnus (Damien Atkins), and the parallels to another fraught dynamic in the Immortal Universe.

Warning: Spoilers ahead for The Vampire Lestat Episode 3.

Who is Magnus?

Magnus is the oldest vampire we’ve met in the Immortal Universe thus far. Born in the 1400s and turned toward the natural end of his human life, he’s got none of the glamour and joie de vivre that seems innate in other bloodsuckers. The Vampire Lestat consciously depicts him as decrepit, almost rotting from the inside out — even if his introduction romanticizes his leery abuse of power. Lestat frames the story of their first meeting like a cheesy music video, taking major cues from Eminem’s “Stan.” Magnus is the obsessed fan watching the mortal Lestat from just outside his bedroom window, enjoying a candlelit dinner with a framed portrait of the young stage star.

The true horror of their dynamic only presents itself after more prodding from Daniel. By the time Lestat meets Magnus in 18th-century Paris, the ancient vampire has been alive for over 300 years. His very existence is notably a breach of age-old vampiric law: the original leader of the Paris coven, Rhoshamandes, refused to turn Magnus for fear of throwing nature out of balance. Magnus eventually took matters into his own hands, forcing an exchange of blood with an underling of Rhoshamandes. His immortality then, slowly but surely, drives him mad — but after accumulating impossible wealth from centuries’ worth of human victims, he wants to pass the Dark Gift on to an heir. He “gifts” the Blood to Lestat in the same way he took it: by force.

There’s no sugarcoating the truth of Lestat’s turning. Magnus abducts him one night after weeks of watching him — either in plays or just outside his home — and holds him for weeks in his tower just outside of Paris. The Vampire Lestat depicts it as the assault it is, but it goes even farther to make the subtleties of vampiric behavior unmistakably clear for us. While Lestat recounts the story of his turning to Daniel, Louis de Pointe du Lac (Jacob Anderson) is busy confronting Bruce (Damon Daunno), the vampire who kidnapped and assaulted his surrogate daughter Claudia (Delainey Hayles) centuries prior. Before setting Bruce (recently returned from his wedding with Baby Jenks) on fire, he reads a few torn pages from Claudia’s diary recounting the harrowing event, and it’s painfully similar, almost identical, to what Magnus put Lestat through.

There’s no question that Lestat inherited his immortality against his consent: even if he owns it in the present day, he’s still visibly haunted by Magnus. It’s a difficult thing to come to terms with as an audience, and The Vampire Lestat doesn’t give its anti-hero an easy way out, either. He still sees the ghost of Magnus, and of countless figures from his past, hundreds of years later. It’s partly the reason why he started his band — if not to exorcise the demons of his old life, then to sand down the harsh edges they left in their wake.

The Vampire Lestat is streaming on AMC+.

For a character who debuted on television screens (but not before his first appearance in comics) all the way back in 1983, it’s an actual miracle that He-Man has persisted in pop culture for as long as he has. Created as the centerpiece for a new Mattel toy line intended to revitalize the company after the immense popularity of the original Star Wars action figures, not only does He-Man have the honor of being one of the most financially successful toy releases of all time, but he’s also been a consistent presence across television and film. He’s had 3 different animated TV shows (not counting the original She-Ra spin-off) and two live-action movies: one a derided 80s flop (that some consider a cult classic) starring Dolph Lundgren in the central role, and the other just recently landed in theaters back at the beginning of June.

2026’s Travis Knight-directed Masters of the Universe reboot was met with a mixed but mostly positive critical reception, with a lot of praise aimed at the earnestness of the film as opposed to the much easier tongue-in-cheek ironic route it could’ve taken. For all intents and purposes, it actively embraces the silliness and high-fantasy absurdism of the original series, and yet that wasn’t enough to make it a box office success: it has unfortunately only grossed a little over $100 million on a budget twice that size, which seems like it might dampen any conversations about a potential follow-up. However, there’s always a chance that a sequel might come about anyway, specifically due to who distributed the movie.

In a statement released to Variety after the film’s opening weekend, the domestic distribution chief at Amazon-MGM (the film’s distributor), Kevin Wilson, praised Travis Knight and the cast as well, claiming that the film’s opening “is exactly the kind of crucial first moment that validates our holistic distribution strategy.” He went on to say that the movie’s opening gross is “building awareness and engagement that will carry well beyond the theatrical window.” From the sounds of it, one would assume that Amazon-MGM is less worried about the movie’s initial theatrical gross because they’re fully prepared for a wider audience to arrive once Masters of the Universe arrives on streaming.

This isn’t a confirmation of anything, but it is an idea that makes sense – depending on how big a draw the movie is when it inevitably lands on streaming (be it Amazon Prime or MGM+), there’s a possibility that sequel discussions could come out of that. With its underperformance in theaters, a sequel might end up released exclusively on a streaming platform, but that’s not necessarily a problem in today’s media landscape depending on who you ask: Netflix, for instance, has experienced great success with the Knives Out sequels being streaming-only affairs (not counting limited theatrical windows), and they’re also planning on releasing David Fincher’s follow-up to Quentin Tarantino’s Once Upon a Time…in Hollywood on the platform.

There’s still an uphill battle Masters of the Universe has to fight to get another installment, as there has to be a visible demand for one once the film hits streaming. But as for Travis Knight’s plans, it’s clear that MotU was intended to be the start of a new blockbuster superhero-adjacent franchise, considering the post-credits scene introduces He-Man’s long-lost sister She-Ra. Hopefully, the movie becomes the massive success at home that it didn’t get the chance to become at the box office, because there’s a clear reason that the character has been so consistently revived across the years, and Masters of the Universe tried its hardest to honor those qualities about He-Man that have made him so beloved for over 40 years now.

Masters of the Universe is still in theaters. The streaming date has not yet been released.

Will Ethan Peck, Paul Wesley, Celia Rose Gooding, Martin Quinn, and Jess Bush continue to play Spock, Kirk, Uhura, Scotty, and Chapel in a sequel series to Star Trek: Strange New Worlds? Ever since SNW was announced, this has been a somewhat reasonable, if initially premature question. Because the series is set before the classic adventures of Kirk and Spock, how does Strange New Worlds segue into the era of the original 1966 Star Trek?

The short answer is that next year, in 2027, Strange New Worlds Season 5 will provide a special six-episode season leading up to the moment Kirk takes command of the USS Enterprise. Right now, Season 4’s tagline is, “Boldly go one step closer to where it all began,” suggesting that the connective tissue between SNW and TOS is already getting stronger.

But could the much-discussed sequel series, unofficially called Star Trek: Year One, even happen at this point? The short answer is probably not. But if it did happen, there’s really only one wild yet conceivable way to pull it off.

Why Star Trek’s Future On Streaming TV Is Fuzzy Right Now

On June 11, as reported on Collider and later picked up by TrekMovie, neither Paul Wesley nor Ethan Peck has received any communication about reprising their roles as Kirk and Spock beyond whatever happens in SNW Season 5 next year. “We always talk about how we'd love to do a spin-off, and if we get the phone call, we'll do it,” Wesley said. “But we haven't got the phone call yet."

Wesley’s comments aren’t surprising, and the best way for Trekkies to think about what’s going on right now is that it ain’t 2023 anymore. Just three years ago, with Picard Season 3, Lower Decks Season 4, and Strange New Worlds Season 2, it seemed that the new age of Trek TV couldn’t end. But now, after the 2025 Paramount-Skydance merger and the impending Paramount-Warner Bros. merger, Star Trek is a franchise under Paramount’s purview that’s certainly going to go through a lot of changes. While fans might simply want Paramount to move forward with Star Trek: Year One or another new series, that’s not really the issue.

Since 2017, Alex Kurtzman’s production company, Secret Hideout, has produced every single Star Trek streaming series. But that may no longer be the case after 2027. It hasn’t been publicly confirmed that Kurtzman and Secret Hideout will no longer produce Trek shows after 2027, but with both SNW and Starfleet Academy ending that year, and no new shows in production, it seems like we’re at the end of an era.

In fact, with a new Star Trek feature film in the works from Paramount Pictures, it’s likely the next big Star Trek project post-2027 will be on the big screen. While it’s possible that characters and actors from the Trek streaming era could be involved in that film, 2025 reports on the movie stated outright that it will “not be connected to any previous or current television series, movie, or prior movie development projects.”

Taking all of that into account, it’s unlikely that Star Trek: Year One will materialize as a direct follow-up to Strange New Worlds. There is one way the series could work... but it’s a long shot.

An animated Star Trek: Year One is the best bet

If you’re wondering why anyone would call a SNW follow-up “Year One,” it’s because the original five-year mission of the USS Enterprise lasted from 2265 to 2270. But the only Original Series episode set in 2265 is “Where No Man Has Gone Before,” meaning we have a transitional year that’s basically missing from canon.

This year would, in theory, also make the aesthetics of SNW more closely align with TOS, which is what a hypothetical Year One show would be about: a direct lead-in to The Original Series, with SNW vibes. And that would be best accomplished with an animated show.

If Star Trek: Year One were animated, the challenge of integrating the styles of SNW and TOS would be easier. Animated sets could pay homage to both styles at once, and the uniforms could subtly change as episodes went by. Even the likenesses of the characters could be a blend of TOS and SNW styles; a kind of merging of Paul Wesley and young William Shatner, with Wesley providing the voice. Ethan Peck voicing an animated Spock would also work perfectly, without us having to worry too much about him looking exactly like Leonard Nimoy in TOS.

Year One couldn’t really become an ongoing series anyway, simply because The Original Series exists, and eventually, you’ll start running into the canon of those episodes (arguably, SNW already has this problem). So, a limited animated series that uses the voice talents of the SNW cast, with some artistic, canon-combining flourishes, would literally be the best of all worlds.

Will this happen? Like the hypothetical live-action version, probably not. But if we’re going to dream, we might as well dream logically.

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 4 hits Paramount+ on July 24, 2026.

Phasers on Stun!: How the Making — and Remaking — of Star Trek Changed the World

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Abigail Thorn was born to be an action star.

She may have started out making YouTube videos about philosophy in front of a bookcase, but her theatrical energy was always apparent. Her videos have evolved into lush, complex video essays, and she’s even written and starred in a play, The Prince, and a Nebula short film, Dracula’s Ex-Girlfriend.

Now, her acting career has really taken off. She previously appeared in The Acolyte as a member of the coven on Brendok, but in 2024 she got her breakout role: Sharako Lohar, the brash leader of the Triarchy in HBO’s House of the Dragon. Though the character was male in the books, Thorn’s version is a badass woman who leads with an iron fist and forms a tenuous alliance with Tyland Lannister (Jefferson Hall).

In Season 2, we finally see Sharako in action with The Battle of the Gullet, the massive, bloody naval battle that puts her face-to-face with her nemesis, Corlys Velaryon (Steve Toussaint), aka the Sea Snake.

“Captain America just told me I was born to be an action star.”

“The stunt team who taught us to fight, I can’t say enough nice things about those wonderful f*cking people. They had all doubled for superheroes in the past; I was taught to fight by Captain America, Deadpool, and Wonder Woman,” Thorn tells Inverse as she was preparing for the season’s London premiere. “There was this moment at the end of one day’s fight when it was Ben Wright, the assistant stunt director, who said to me, ‘F*cking hell, Abigail, you were born for this.’ And I was like, ‘Captain America just told me I was born to be an action star.’”

Unfortunately, in learning she was born for this, Sharako had to die. The character dies in the books during the Battle of the Gullet, and the show’s version is no different. But just how Thorn approached her role, with the methodical, contemplative compassion she’s now known for, makes Sharako’s end only the beginning of her superstardom.

Inverse spoke to Thorn about filming that epic fight, the kiss left on the cutting room floor, and the surprising Star Trek movie that inspired her performance.

This conversation has been edited for brevity and/or clarity.

When we spoke about Season 2, you mentioned wanting to add a bunch of knives to your costume. What was it like to actually use said knives?

Filming this episode is the most fun I've ever had in my life. It was really nice that the stunt team trusted me to deliver on my claims. They were just like, “Yeah, as you go through the battle, you're going to use up your knives one by one until there's only one left.”

And that is also the one that you first see [me] using to eat the crab. That was my decision. I was like, “Let me just show the audience this knife and show them where it is.” And that's the one that finishes me off.

They told me that just before I'm about to start fighting Steve, she flips the knife around. That was a moment the character really clicked for me because you would only hold it with the point there if you were really getting in close, which tells me she wants to be right up in Corlys’ face when he dies. It told me so much about her relationship with intimacy and with violence, and how for her, those are kind of the same thing.

I remember back when we did Season 2, one of the first things that I really discovered about her was that I think she stinks. I think she doesn't wash, because I don't think she'll want anyone to come near her. I don't think she wants anyone to touch her at all. I mean, her ship, which she designed herself, is called The Bitchfist, and it's covered in spikes, just like she is.

In Season 2, she doesn’t say “I want you to f*ck me.” She says, “I want you to f*ck my wives.” I think she just has a thing about physical touch. So the fact that the moment she's saving intimacy for is with this man she wants to murder. Oh, it just tells me so much.

“We called that the Captain Ahab moment.”

What is going through Sharako’s head when she chooses to pursue the Sea Snake?

A big part of my process for this was reading Moby Dick, the novel, and watching every adaptation of it I could find. She's Captain Ahab, and Corlys is her white whale. She's consumed by this mission of vengeance against him. She's willing to throw away the lives of her own crew and ultimately her own life in order to get him. And [director] Loni [Peristere] and I even spoke about this on set, that moment where I do that final desperate attack at Steve, it’s an overextension. She knows that either she kills him with this or she's dead. But in that moment, she throws her own life away. We called that the Captain Ahab moment. That is “from hell's heart I stab at thee; for hate's sake I spit my last breath at thee.”

I was also really inspired by Ricardo Montalban's performance in Star Trek: The Wrath of Khan, which is an adaptation of Moby Dick. The novel is in several shots. I mean, Khan even quotes Moby Dick at the end of that. So they have this Khan and Kirk thing going on between Sharako and Corlys.

For the fighting, the nice thing about the fights is that the stunt team will teach you the moves and then as the actor, you get to decide how you're going to execute those moves. A lot of female action roles use the Sailor Moon gymnastics, like the high kick or the Xena Warrior Princess thing, which I love, but I wanted to go in a different direction.

This woman is called The Bitchfist. She stinks. She's covered in knives. She's 6-foot-1 and jacked. She doesn't fight with gymnastics. So I watched a lot of Hugh Jackman as Wolverine because he has this explosive energy to him, but at the same time, a kind of fluidity to it. And so I went through my fights trying to give it that kind of energy.

What was the fan reaction to your appearance in Season 2 like? It was quite the moment.

It was amazing. I was astonished and flattered and happy, and it's a real treat because in the books, Sharako is a minor character. He doesn't have a whole lot going on. So it was really nice as an actor to step into this role and to invent her and to make her into what I wanted and what the showrunners wanted as well.

People loved her, thought she was funny. She's the only person in Season 2 who has fun, and she's still having a little bit of fun this season. She's not fun anymore. It's really cool to take this character's like, “Oh, yeah, the pirate lady.” And then like, “Oh, God, she's really f*cked up, isn't she?” I mean, she f*cking throws Tyland off the ship.

I couldn't believe it when I read the script, “Call me Lohar Dragonslayer.” I was like, “That f*cking rocks.” I think in the original script, she grabs him and she kisses him when that happens. And we did a few takes of that, and we didn't end up using that because I did an alternate take where I just pick him up and then throw him aside, that fits more with her theme of like “I don't give a sh*t about anything. Get me Moby Dick.”

So now that your character is no more, that doesn't mean that she can't return. And I have a path. Corlys Velaryon is getting his own animated spinoff, which is a prequel. So we could see whatever started this beef. Would you return to voice that show?

Anytime. Anytime. I mean, not only because I love the character, but also, everyone I've worked with on this show has been so lovely and accommodating and kind. Everyone from the drivers up to [showrunner] Ryan [Condal] himself and everyone at HBO that I've spoken to. And I think it does come from the top down.

I would be happy to return to work with them either on this, in this universe or just with these people anytime in anything. I can't say enough good things about them. [Episode director] Loni [Peristere] is a really good leader. You've got to be an artistic visionary as a director. You've got to have the artistic bit of the brain, but you also have to be able to lead and manage people. And he's so good at that. Also, he made me look great in this episode. And he was telling me, “We want this to be your big episode, Abi, because we know you're not coming back, and we love you.”

Now that you can sit back and watch the other episodes as a fan, is there anything in the season you're excited about?

I want to see [Corlys] get f*cked up. I know a little bit about what happens to him this season, but I'm like, yeah, it's really great. I can hardly watch the show with my friends because I'm so loud and I cackle. When I watched the screener on my own and [Jace] was like, “Oh, Mom, you've got to let me go and fight them.” I was like, “Yes, come and find me. Oh, boy. Yeah, I'm going to f*ck you up.”

I want to see [Corlys] get f*cked up because I burned his f*cking house down. That's the final insult.

Do you think she has any regrets as she dies?

I think she does actually. And you know what, that was one of my favorite moments. In the script, it's just two lines at the end. It's like they fight, it's brutal, and she dies. And I got to decide such a treat as an actor. I got to decide the emotional arc of that fight for her. There's the moment she thinks she's winning. I got to decide the moment she realizes she's going to lose and how she feels about that. And I decided that I was going to play it, that in the end, she's just a woman who's scared, and she realizes what the cost of war has been.

That's the theme of her episode. And she realizes what she's left behind on shore, who she's not going to see again. What she's given up for this: weeks at sea, she stinks, her teeth are rotten, she's having a horrible time. I decided to play it in those final moments as she's a woman who is afraid to die.

In that final scene, she's an unarmed woman being strangled by a much larger man, and it is upsetting to watch, and I wanted it to be that way. This wonderful moment of serendipity occurred when Alyn lifted me out of the water for the final bit in that beautiful soft light reflecting off the water, and all the blood and grime had washed off my face.

And so in that final moment, she's just a woman being murdered, even though we've seen her do all that f*cked-up sh*t. It's a moment of, like, “fight ye not monsters or you will become one.”

“I’m a 6-foot-1 woman who can fight.”

We shot my stuff more or less in chronological order, actually. My death was my final shot, my martini, as we say. Loni gathered everyone around, and he said some very nice things, which I think the BTS team captured. And then he thanked me for my hard work. I was crying. It was beautiful.

It was hard to say goodbye to the character, especially because I felt such a connection to her. When I finish playing a character, I have little rituals that I do to say goodbye to them, and I usually write a goodbye letter to them, and I know her real name. We decided back in Season 2, when we were planning her backstory, that Sharako was a kind of nom de guerre, that Lohar is a surname, but Sharako is a war name.

I know her real name, and I wrote a letter to her. And the nice thing about being an actor is that in the show, she dies, but in my head, I can imagine where she wakes up and what paradise is for her. What is her afterlife like? Where does she go? I know where she's gone.

What does paradise look like for her?

I imagined her going somewhere away from the sea, somewhere cold, not somewhere hot and sweaty, but somewhere away from the sea, a cabin in the mountains in the snow where she could be alone. And I imagined her having a big husky dog.

A place where she can just think and be alone, chop her wood, eat food — not fish and not crabs — and just be by herself for a while with a big roaring fire in the warm and in the comfort for a bit.

You've done Star Wars; you've done House of the Dragon. What else is on your wish list? What are you manifesting?

I've got a feature in development that we're taking out to financing, but if you're talking about my wish list... I would love to do some superhero stuff. I think that'd be a lot of fun.

I've seen lots of superhero films, but I went to see Superman, and I was like, “This is so good. I want to buy some comics.” And I picked up Absolute Wonder Woman more or less at random. Loved it. I think that what Kelly Thompson and Hayden Sherman have done with the character and with the way she looks is astonishing. I would love to do some superhero stuff, whether it's that or something else. I've got all this muscle now. I'm a 6-foot-1 woman who can fight.

Apart from that, there's something else that I taped for recently that I probably shouldn't say, but I'm trying to manifest it. I was really proud that we taped for this because it's a big swing. And I bumped into someone recently who has worked on this show and said “Yeah, good luck,” but there's a big TV show that's currently looking for its new lead that I'd love to do. A big British TV show.

“There's a big TV show that's currently looking for its new lead that I'd love to do. A big British TV show.”

Oh... oh! You taped for that?

I'd love to be in something that my little nieces can watch me in. I have a take on the character that I would like to bring to it. So if that fits with their vision... I don't know what their vision is going to be. I bumped into somebody who was on that show fairly recently and probably will be bumping into someone who was on it tonight as well. That would be nice.

You found your niche, I think.

A few years ago, I was thinking, “Do I need to get modeling lessons? Do I need to be in that kind of Hunter Schafer, Indya Moore zone?” What they do is incredible. And then when this came along, I was like, “Well, I can't out-runway-walk Hunter.” But equally, I can swing onto the deck of a pirate ship, which, like, OK, I’m not going to be seen in Paris Fashion Week anytime soon, but you could see me cut a guy's head in half and shoot a dragon out of the sky. That's pretty cool.

House of the Dragon Season 3 is now streaming on HBO Max.

The Fast & Furious movies as we know them today take place in another reality, one that looks similar to our own but is unencumbered by such petty concerns as “gravity” and other so-called “laws of physics.” They’re spy movies first, and racing movies second — although much of the mayhem is still vehicular, car culture and driving aren’t the main focus. “Big, loud, and dumb” are the name of the game, and and if you’re only familiar with the later sequels, you’d never guess that that Dominic Toretto (Vin Diesel) and his “family” have a surprisingly grounded origin story.

Dom isn’t even the main character of The Fast and the Furious — that would be Brian O’Conner (Paul Walker), who at this point is an undercover LAPD officer who infiltrates Dom’s gang as part of an investigation into a series of daring robberies-slash-hijackings. (In a very millennial touch, the first thing that Dom and the crew rip off is a semi truck full of TV/VCR combos.) Later on, Brian’s loyalties would shift, as would the makeup of the cast: Aside from Dom’s on-again, off-again love interest (and badass in her own right) Letty Ortiz (Michelle Rodriguez), none of the series’ core supporting players appear in the first film. But the most seismic change came when Walker passed in a car crash in 2013, changing the course of the series on and off screen.

From the beginning, the macho chemistry between frenemies Walker and Diesel was undeniable, launching both actors — then relatively unknown — into action-movie stardom. The film’s budget was modest, and critics bashed it for its cliché plot (which does bear quite a few similarities to Point Break, when you think about it). But there was something about this multiracial crew of speed junkies reciting ridiculous lines — “I live my life a quarter mile at a time” comes to mind — with deadly seriousness that resonated with audiences, and The Fast and the Furious was a huge hit in the summer of 2001.

Part of the film’s appeal is that it’s drawn from a real phenomenon: The street-racing culture of the late ‘90s that writer Kenneth Li documented in “Racer X,” the Vibe article that inspired the film. That article documented the underground scene of souped-up imports vying for drag-race dominance on the East Coast, run by gearheads who took “puny four-cylinder rice burner[s] that your moms would drive,” as Li called them, and optimized them into blindingly fast race cars. (In the heist scenes, Dom and his crew drive Honda Civics.)

The movie moves the action to Los Angeles, the birthplace of urban drag racing, whose wide streets provide a cinematic backdrop for the film’s racing sequences. Even when they’re a bit dated (the CGI shots of car engines revving are very of their era), these scenes are tense and exhilarating, moving with great forward momentum and featuring breathtaking practical stunts like a dangerous jump in front of a moving train in the final race scene. In fact, the Fast & Furious movies are still showcases for top-tier stunt work — that’s one thing that hasn’t changed.

Numerous sequels, prequels and spinoffs later, The Fast and the Furious has become a bona fide classic — even its early ‘00s fashions (dig those bucket hats and tiny oval sunglasses) are coming back into style. Building on the trend of big-screen revivals (see also: Warner Bros’ recent re-release of Speed Racer), Universal Pictures is bringing the movie back to theaters in honor of its 25th anniversary. What’s that in quarter-miles?

The Fast and the Furious returns to theaters on August 21. Until then, it’s streaming on Peacock.

If you’re feeling overwhelmed or your thoughts are spiraling, it can be helpful to have a few good products at hand to help lessen your anxiety symptoms and put you more at ease. While it’s always a good idea to talk to a doctor about how you’re feeling, the following weird yet legitimately amazing products have helped plenty of shoppers gain some temporary relief. Scroll on to shop the products that anxious people swear by.

An adjustable cervical traction block to gently stretch the neck & shoulders

Lumia Wellness Cervical Orthotic Traction Block

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Feeling anxious can often lead to carrying tension in the neck and shoulders, which is where this cervical traction block can come in useful. It has an adjustable three-height design that contours to your neck and gently stretches out tense muscles. The block is firm yet lightweight, it comes in a one-size-fits-all, and it is recommended that you use it for 10 minutes a day for best results.

One Reviewer Wrote: “Our chiropractor recommended this for my husband and I after we complained of ‘tech neck’ and stress headaches. [...] Just a few minutes on it, and we feel so much more relief in between adjustments. Thank you!” — Ski32

A deck of exercise cards designed to target the vagus nerve

'Vagus Nerve Deck: 75 Exercises to Reset Your Nervous System'

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This deck of cards includes 75 specific exercises designed to target the vagus nerve in an attempt to help relieve symptoms related to stress. The exercises were written by Melissa Romano, a yoga therapist who uses mind-body techniques to help her clients.

One Reviewer Wrote: “Fabulous! Easy to understand and absolutely helpful. Just what I was looking for regarding stress relief.” — Hppishpr

A weighted lap blanket with a carrying case for easy travel

Kaisa Weighted Lap Blanket

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Cuddle up in softness with this velvety microfiber weighted lap blanket. It’s compact for easy travel thanks to the included roll-up carrying case. The blanket weighs three pounds and is filled with glass beads for even weight distribution during use. It comes in a cute leaf design in five colors, and there are larger sizes available as well.

One Reviewer Wrote: “My partner hates weighted blankets so I needed something small that I could use on just my side of the bed. I now PREFER this to a full size blanket. Portable to use in other rooms, easier to move around, nice velvet fabric, and looks cute laid on top of a made bed.” — Clarisse Pongor

A weighted cooling blanket filled with beads that provide calming pressure

L'AGRATY Breathable Weighted Cooling Blanket

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For a relaxing, hug-like effect, get this weighted cooling blanket. It features an elegant quilted design and has a breathable microfiber exterior that makes it ideal for year-round use, providing cozy warmth in the winter and creating a cooling effect in the winter. The blanket is filled with weighted beads that are evenly distributed throughout its entirety to prevent it from becoming uneven.

One Reviewer Wrote: “I bought this for my husband who has sleep issues due to anxiety and he is in love with it. He sleeps with it every night and sweats [...] but it still doesn't smell. The color is perfect for him and it's super easy to use. Definitely get this for yourself or anyone else who has anxiety and needs a relaxing hug from a weighted blanket.” — Marbles

A book for tracing that revives creativity

Ink Tracing Coloring Book

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A little challenge can certainly be healthy for the brain. This coloring book is a little different than others, blending reverse coloring, paint-by-numbers, and puzzle-solving into one activity. It’s the kind of doodling you’ll easily get lost in.

One reviewer wrote: “I absolutely love my new tracing book! The designs are so unique and fun—they’re not just simple outlines, they actually let you get creative. What I really enjoy is that you’re not limited to just tracing; you get to use your own imagination to decide how the final drawing turns out.” — Triz

An ergonomic memory foam pillow that molds to your neck

DONAMA Cervical Pillow

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This unique pillow has an ergonomic, contoured shape that can help to better align your spine for a good night’s rest. It’s made with supportive, dense memory foam that contours to the shape of your neck and head, and it won’t lose shape or become flat over time.

One Reviewer Wrote: “From the moment I laid my head on it, I felt an immediate sense of comfort and proper support. The ergonomic design fits perfectly to the shape of my neck and head, helping me release tension and wake up feeling refreshed and pain-free.” — Eli y Nico

A pocket-sized squeezable bear to fidget with

Aesnefe Pocket Bear Hug

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This pocket-sized bear is highly squeezable — that’s actually what it is designed for you to do. Put your bear in your pocket and squeeze it whenever life gets a little stressful. It’s soft, squishy, and so cute. You can choose from a range of fun colors and even some tie-dye bears.

One Reviewer Wrote: “I bought this pocket bear for my daughter, who suffers from severe anxiety at school. She has it with her in her pocket daily, and she will give it a squeeze/hug when she's feeling anxious and it gives her relief and makes her feel better.” — Brittany

A poster to remind you some things are simply out of your control

DOI-LANEE Circle Of Control Poster

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This circle of control poster serves as a friendly reminder that there are simply things in your life that are outside of your control — and of course, there are things that you can control as well. Hang it wherever you’d benefit most from its messaging.

One Reviewer Wrote: “Poster offers a clean design with a message worth mulling over—the "Circle of Control" layout’s a classic for a reason. Print is matte and readable, and the hanger frame gives it a finished look without needing glass or a full frame.” — Michael

An activity book designed by a therapist to reduce anxiety

Anxiety Relief Activity Book

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With 50 different activities, including journaling prompts, doodling pages, and collage projects, this book features so many ways to take your mind off of what is stressing you, and keep your hands busy in the process. These activities are designed by a therapist, so there are also helpful guided activities, encouraging you to engage with the things you see, hear, feel, and taste, and prompts to help get to the bottom of what is keeping your mind busy.

One Reviewer Wrote: “I've enjoyed working through the pages of this activity book. It keeps my mind occupied and off social media. The exercises are fun and thought provoking without being over stimulating. Lots of pages with a variety of entertaining activities.” — Laan D.

A non-greasy lavender-scented magnesium leg cream that helps soothe restlessness

Miracle Plus Magnesium Cream For Leg Relief

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This magnesium leg cream is lightweight, non-greasy, and absorbs quickly to provide a calming sensation and help soothe restlessness which can often be a result of a magnesium deficiency. The cream is scented with calming lavender and in addition to magnesium, it contains ingredients such as L-Arginine, vitamins E and B12, chamomile, ylang ylang, sage extract, and cooling aloe vera.

One Reviewer Wrote: “My legs have been making me want to crawl out of my skin, and I remembered this lotion. It works in minutes to make that crawling feeling stop. It smells like lavender. It works so well, I had to make sure I shared!” — Chele D

A sunrise alarm clock with 10 white noise sounds

Vivilumens Sunrise Alarm Clock for Heavy Sleepers Adults, Wake-up Light, Sleep Aid 10 White Noise Sound Machines with 30/60/90 Timer, 3 Level Dimmable Touch Table Lamp with Snooze USB Charger Port

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This sunrise alarm clock wakes you more gently, which means an easier, less jarring start to the day. You can also choose from a variety of dimmable light settings, and adjust the timer depending on how long you want to listen to the white noises. The best part? You’ll find 10 white noise and nature sound options, helping you get a restful night’s sleep.

One Reviewer Wrote: “We love this alarm. So many different sounds and functions. Easy to set up and use. Alarm is loud enough to wake you up. Love the white noise options. Different color and brightness options. Great value for the price. So many different features.” — Sims

Comfortable noise-reducing earplugs perfect for live events like concerts

Loop Experience 2 Ear Plugs

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Designed for use at live events like concerts, these earplugs help reduce noise levels while still allowing you to hear the performers — all without compromising the sound quality. They are available in five cute colors and come with four silicone ear tip sizes so that you can find your best fit.

One Reviewer Wrote: “I bought these to wear in coached group fitness classes ... where the music is sometimes just a little too loud. They work great!” — jenca78

A hypoallergenic sterling silver fidget ring with 10 spinning beads

Jacruces Fidget Ring

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Jewelry meets stress relief in this beautiful sterling silver fidget ring. It’s adorned with 10 spinning beads that make for a chic design but can be moved around with your fingers for a soothing effect. The ring won’t fade or rust over time. It’s also hypoallergenic and free from both nickel and lead.

One Reviewer Wrote: “Bought this after my friend let me wear hers during my first ever airplane ride. Being able to spin the beads around and not have to focus on the fear and anxiety building up during the takeoff and landing was super helpful.” — Ashley Rose

A massive set of ear seeds for at-home acupuncture

tophld Ear Seeds Acupuncture Kit (1,200 Pieces)

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These acupuncture stickers come with a handy booklet and exploratory tools that let you know where they can be placed on the ear to help ease a range of bodily conditions. They’re made of natural seeds on self-adhesive tape that you can place directly into your earlobe for an at-home treatment.

One Reviewer Wrote: “These are easy to apply, especially with instruction booklet and implements provided. These adhere well and stay for days.” — Elizabeth B

A 3-in-1 massage tool made of durable metal

lifechill Trigger Point Massage Tool

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This massage tool is really three tools in one: a gua sha for your face, a thumb saver for for pressure without effort, and a deep tissue massager. It helps to trigger pressure points for a deep, comfortable massage. Best of all, it’s made of durable, cool metal for long-lasting use.

One reviewer said: “I love this tool! Heavy enough to not to get your hands tired but very effective to use on pain points, relaxing muscles, gua-sha, and all that you can think of. I have it on my work desk and use it constantly. Sleek and shiny stainless still. Comes with a pouch and polishing cloth. Worth buying” — Ana

A tracing coloring book that doesn’t require a ton of mental energy

Ink Tracing Coloring Book

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This tracing coloring book is perfect for those times you want to turn off your brain. It comes pre-printed with pretty watercolor-style pictures, and all you have to do is trace over the lines with an ink pen. There are also pages with a little extra blank space if you want to let your creativity run more wild.

One Reviewer Wrote: “Great way to relax — opposite of coloring between the lines.” — adam3914

Moisturizing steam eye masks for soothing comfort

ProCIV Steam Eye Masks (16-Pack)

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Pop this steam eye mask on for soothing comfort and spa-like relaxation. The self-warming mask is infused with green tea and releases a fine steam to moisturize the area around the eyes, improve blood circulation, and help reduce dark circles. It’s made from soft and elastic fabric, has ear hooks for a secure fit, and can be worn between 20 and 30 minutes for best results.

One Reviewer Wrote: “ If I’m feeling anxious or have anxiety creeping in, these help calm and center me while relaxing and nourishing my eyes. I’m going to bring these on road trips to relax in the car, as a passenger of course. I’m going to bring these on planes too because anything to help me relax and be pampered there sounds perfect.” — Jessica H. Design

An acupressure mat & pillow with spikes designed to stimulate circulation & rejuvenate energy

ProsourceFit Acupressure Mat and Pillow Set

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Whether your body feels tense or fatigued, this acupressure mat and pillow set is designed to help rejuvenate and increase energy levels. Each spike has 27 points that stimulate circulation and help release endorphins. You can lie down, sit, or stand on the mat depending on what your body needs anywhere from 10 to 30 minutes a day.

One Reviewer Wrote: “I am soooo glad I bought this! I have high anxiety and my back is always tense and twisted up. I started using this almost every night when I go to bed and it has worked wonders!! If I go more than a day or two without using it, I regret it.” — A. Green

An LED projector that projects ocean waves onto your ceiling

Cayclay Astronaut Galaxy Projector

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This LED light projector will turn your standard bedroom ceiling into a light show. Turn it on and point it at a blank wall, and it will project a mesmerizing nebula display. It’s shaped like a little astronaut, and you can adjust the color, speed, and brightness for the most soothing experience.

One Reviewer Wrote: “The resulting effects are beautiful! So realistic looking, can stare at it for hours. [...] Very soothing.” — Ronnie G

A highly concentrated magnesium oil spray with restorative properties

Ancient Minerals Magnesium Oil Spray

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This highly concentrated magnesium oil spray is designed for topical use on your torso, legs, or arms for a restorative feel. It absorbs quickly and provides 100 milligrams of pure magnesium per six sprays. The spray only contains genuine Zechstein magnesium chloride and water and is free from fragrances and chemicals for a fully natural way to calm and restore your mind and body.

One Reviewer Raved: “The benefits of this product are outstanding. I've only been taking it a few days and I can already feel a difference. Less depression and anxiety, less fear and hopelessness. More physical energy which is a huge thing for me as I have had the get-up-and-go of a storm-bedraggled slipper most of my life.” — Min

Fan-favorite sugar-free calming lozenges flavored with orange & elderflower

Bach RESCUE PASTILLES (35 Count)

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Amazon shoppers say these stress-relieving lozenges — which have garnered nearly 6,000 five-star ratings — have a calming effect and a pleasant flavor. They have been considered a natural remedy for generations and can help combat stress while you’re out and about. They’re sugar-free, flavored with orange and elderflower, and can be taken as often as needed.

One Reviewer Wrote: “This product is all-natural and helps my stress and anxiety level feel more tolerable. I love the taste and the price is excellent but mostly because they work for me since I have a lot of stress in my life. I will continue to purchase these in the future. Not to mention fast delivery.” — Deborah Collins

A headband with built-in wireless headphones & a breathable design

MUSICOZY Sleep Headphones

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Unwind after a long and stressful day with this headband that features wireless headphones as well as a microphone so you can answer calls if you choose to. It’s made from a breathable material that’s sweat-absorbing and has an elastic lining for a snug yet comfortable fit. The headband provides 14 hours of continuous use on a full charge, which only takes an hour or two.

One Reviewer Wrote: “I swear these headphones are my best friend. I have severe anxiety and being able to comfortably listen to my sleep stories, podcasts, or music to help me sleep has been a [lifesaver]. They're very comfortable. Not noise cancelling but never expected them to be. Easy to use, easy to connect, and easy to clean!” — JayNikki

A conductive grounding mat that helps soothe your body & mind

NIULAFR Grounding Mat Kit

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This grounding mat is designed to replicate the soothing sensation of your bare feet on the earth. Just plug it into the wall to activate the grounding conductivity. The mat features a skin-friendly faux leather surface and includes a 15-foot long cord for flexible setup.

One Reviewer Wrote: “I've used this for several months now. And the first time I put my bare feet on it, I felt it grounding me! I love using this while meditating or doing somatic yoga under red light therapy!” — Felicia S.

Pretty thumb worry stones that fits in your pocket

NUKAYAI Thumb Worry Stone

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The compact size, smooth texture, and cold feel of this thumb worry stone make it an excellent tool for promoting calmness as you rub it between your fingers. It’s small enough to fit in your pocket and can be used to help ease your mind, enhance concentration, and provide a calming feel before you go to sleep. The stone’s seven stripes are meant to represent the seven chakras. Since each stone is unique, the colors will vary slightly.

One Reviewer Wrote: “This is easy to carry and nice and smooth. It’s great to [use] during times of anxiety or stress.” — Tracy R.

A red night-light for relaxing bedtime vibes

YUNLEX Red Night Lights (2-Pack)

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These two red night-lights promote a relaxing vibe for bedtime, and have three brightness levels for custom illumination. They don’t block access to the other outlet, either.

One Reviewer Wrote: “Perfect light for the bathroom that does not take up space and that does not cause light pollution but gives just enough light to navigate by. I think its a good choice for the price. It also is very convenient that it turns off as the sun rises, but is there when we need it at night.” — T.C. Kimmet

A melatonin & lavender spray for your body, bedding & more

Sleep Spray with Melatonin & Essential Oil Blend

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Spritz this essential oil spray onto your pillow/blankets or even directly onto your skin for a soothing experience — it’s created with a blend of melatonin, lavender, and chamomile to create this effect. The gentle formula won’t leave behind any staining on surfaces.

One Reviewer Wrote: “The aroma is absolutely beautiful and calming. Helps me fall right to sleep because it helps me to relax after a long, stressful work day.” — Clare DeFillippo

A night-light & noise machine that guides you through breathwork

Mindfulness 'Breathing Owl'

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Calm your thoughts and prepare for a peaceful night’s sleep with this breathing owl light. It guides you through the “4-7-8” breathing technique where you inhale for four seconds, hold your breath for seven, then exhale for eight seconds to help the body relax. The adorable owl doubles as a night light and noise machine with seven soft light colors and seven soothing sounds to choose from.

One Reviewer Wrote: “I loved it so much I bought two more for family members. Really wonderful to find a rare, but useful item that doesn’t cost a fortune but is invaluable. Use this before bed and throughout the day to reduce anxiety and apparently reduces blood pressure when used consistently.” — Pink Sparkle

A set of 6 durable worry stones with different satisfying textures

KLT Anxiety Relief Fidget Toys (6-Pack)

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Made of a strong yet satisfying-to-the-touch material, these worry stones come in a pack of six, and each stone has its own distinctive and good-feeling texture. They’re soundless and small, so you can use these to soothe yourself subtly, whether you’re in social settings or the office.

One Reviewer Wrote: “These fidget toys are fantastic! The variety in the set keeps things interesting, and each piece is well-made and durable. They’re great for relieving stress, staying focused, or just keeping my hands busy. Perfect for both kids and adults! I keep a few at my desk and in my bag for whenever I need a quick break. If you’re looking for fun, high-quality fidget toys, I highly recommend these!” — Nichole

Calming linen mist that includes notes of lavender, cypress & clary sage

Muse Apothecary Pillow Ritual Calming Mist

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Make a soothing ritual of spritzing this essential oil-infused calming spray on your bedding before you go to sleep. The spray features notes of relaxing lavender, cypress, and clary sage to calm the senses and help you unwind. It comes in a chic spray bottle that’s nice enough to leave out on your nightstand and it’s a reviewer favorite with over 5,000 five-star reviews.

One Reviewer Wrote: “This product smells soooo good. It’s natural, and uses essential oils. It sprays very well, makes your sheets smell like lavender and coconut milk. It’s so relaxing.” — amber_resin

A compact light therapy lamp with 3 light modes

SUXIO Light Therapy Lamp

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Prop this sleek light therapy lamp on your table and use it whenever you could use an extra dose of energy. This lamp offers three light modes that are designed to help rejuvenate, energize, and improve your focus. It’s freestanding, easily portable, and features an adjustable back you can tilt to your desired angle.

One Reviewer Wrote: “Bought this for my daughter who struggles with anxiety and she loves it and uses it every morning while putting on her makeup.” — Kristan

A 10-compartment pill organizer with 161 pre-printed sticker labels

iouwei Pill Organizer with Medicine Labels

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Keep all your tablets easily organized in this pill container that comes with customizable pre-printed labels. The case has 10 compartments and comes with 161 sticker labels, so you’ll always remember exactly what you’re storing in each section. The organizer also folds up to the size of a credit card for easy travel. It comes in five colors.

One Reviewer Wrote: “It was easy to set up, and the compartments close tightly, I haven't yet had an issue with any popping open.” — Kathleen

Textured sensory stickers that encourage calm breathing

Ainrvteers Calm Stickers (30-Piece)

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These sensory stickers use tactile texture and the number “8” design to encourage calming breathing which can help relieve stress. Running your fingers along the textured surface following the shape of the number creates a sensation that’s designed to soothe discreetly. The stickers are reusable, they don’t leave behind a sticky residue once removed, and you can stick them anywhere from a desk surface to your laptop or phone case.

One Reviewer Wrote: “I have really bad anxiety, and sometimes I get a lot of tension in my hands. I have one of the stickers on the back of my phone, and it helps to keep my nerves down. The sticker seems to have really good adhesive.” — Porsha

A deck of colorful emotional support animal cards with positive affirmations

Thera-pets: 64 Emotional Support Animal Cards

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Add this deck of emotional support animal cards to your anxiety toolbox. The 64 colorful cards provide a moment of joy through colorful images and positive affirmations. Between the whimsical doodles, uplifting quotes, and inspiring words of wisdom, the cards are a great thing to have on hand when your day feels overwhelming and chaotic.

One Reviewer Wrote: “As someone who grapples with daily anxiety, these cards have become an invaluable tool in my coping arsenal. They offer a gentle reminder to quiet that critical voice inside our heads that often seems impossible to silence. I wholeheartedly recommend Thera-pets to anyone seeking help in managing their inner turmoil.” — Amazon Customer

Daily softgels which are designed to soothe & support relaxation

OLLY Ultra Goodbye Stress Softgels (60-Count)

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These “Goodbye Stress” softgels are designed for daily use to soothe, help relieve stress, and support relaxation. They are formulated with ashwagandha, GABA, L-Theanine, and lemon balm, which work together to quiet the mind and provide mood and energy support. The softgels are sugar-free, have a hint of a strawberry scent, and work in just 30 to 60 minutes.

One Reviewer Wrote: “I have been struggling with some [...] anxiety episodes lately and these have helped to decrease my panic throughout the day. Tastes pretty good as well, almost fruity.” — Stephanie H.

A funky drain overflow cover that helps you get deeper soothing baths

Abalter Overflow Drain Cover

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One of my favorite ways to decompress after a long, anxiety-inducing day is to take a deep, warm bath, and I have this exact drain cover to help achieve that. Not only does the squid-like design make me smile, but the suctions actually stick and stay stuck on my tub’s sides while simultaneously adding some necessary extra inches.

One Reviewer Wrote: “Being a tall adult means baths aren't the most comfortable in standard size tubs. It never feels deep enough. I checked out some other overflow drain covers in the past and liked the idea of them but they didn't seem to adhere very well. Then I found this little sucker! I realize it's probably designed for kids, but I don't care. It's super cute, and the various suction points hold strong. I have had no issue with it. It really does make a good soak worth it!” — Crystal M

A 12-week guided journal that encourages mindfulness

No Worries: A Guided Journal

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Not only does this No Worries journal provide a place to process what you’re feeling, but it’s also a great way to track how you’re doing as you look back at previous pages. The guided 12-week journal provides tips for cultivating mindfulness, encourages the practice of daily gratitude, and has space to jot down triggers, thoughts, and reflections. It’s a good way to develop a centering daily habit that offers a couple of minutes of calm and quiet.

One Reviewer Wrote: “It helps so much with my anxiety and to take a breath. This book helps you set goals for yourself, and to start clean in a sense. At first I desperately needed it and now I use it only when I have an anxious day.” — Amazon Customer

An adorable weighted plushie that feels like a hug

Niuniu Daddy Weighted Plushie

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For the comfort of a weighted blanket without having to commit to something that large, this adorable plushie can do the job. It weighs just over 3 pounds, so when you place it on your chest or legs, it can help to calm you down. And, best of all, it has an adorable animal design, available in everything from sloth to bear.

One Reviewer Wrote: “I cannot express how much I love this sloth. I bought it trying to get a weighted plush that gives the feeling of hugging you. While I will say it feel slightly different than a hug from a person, it is wonderful and comforting. The weight really does trigger something similar to hug or interaction with an person/child.” — consumerist125

A foot massager to relieve tightness & promote circulation

Gaiam Restore Ultimate Foot Massage Roller

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Use this mini foot massage roller to help relieve tightness in not just your feet, but also in your hands, arms, and legs. The textured finish stimulates blood flow for an invigorating boost and soothing stimulation. Its compact size is perfect for targeted use once you’ve pinpointed an area of the body that could benefit from some relief and makes it convenient for use anytime, anywhere.

One Reviewer Wrote: “This little bugger packs a punch! You wouldn’t think by looking at it that it could provide nearly the relief that it does, fan for life.” — KathyC

A hand wind chime for a pleasant sound to redirect attention

Woodstock Wind Chimes For Meditation & Mindfulness

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Use this hand wind chime to break through chaos and redirect attention in a busy room. Made with high-quality materials and featuring a minimalist design, it includes a mallet whose gentle tap of the metal creates a pleasant yet powerful sound. The wind chime is an amazing tool for a classroom, meditation, or yoga practice and is popular with Amazon reviewers who have given it more than 5,000 five-star ratings.

One Reviewer Wrote: “Great chime! I use it to calm and focus my students in the classroom before a test. It helps with test-taking anxiety.” — Kourtney

An easy-to-follow journal where you create calming lists

52 Lists for Calm: Journaling Inspiration for Soothing Anxiety and Creating a Peaceful Life

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Journaling is a great way to reflect and soothe your mind, and this book 52 Lists for Calm makes it easy to dip your toe into the practice. It’s separated into four sections: Be Present, Look Back, Move Forward, and Release, so you can jump around the book as needed. Each list also comes with an accompanying exercise so you can incorporate the lessons you take from your reflections off the page.

One Reviewer Wrote: “This book is amazing, I’ve had it for about two weeks and I’ve been trying to write in it everyday. It helps me focus and get things back on track. I struggle with anxiety a lot and this book has been incredible helpful. Not only does it force you to let the negative go but it also puts your mind on the positive. I would recommend this to anybody!!” — marcella baker

A dual-sided hand massager shoppers have used all over their bodies

Gaiam Restore Hand Therapy Kit

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If you notice your hands tensing up during an important meeting or stressful situation, this dual-sided massager can help alleviate some of the tension. The pressure created by rolling it up and down the fingers increases circulation, helps reduce stiffness, and feels soothing as a whole. The massage roller has a nonslip handle design for a tight grip and comes with a massage guide to show you all the different ways it can be used.

One Reviewer Wrote: “I use this throughout the day to de-stress while on conference calls. Helps relieve tension in my fingers and hands.” — JulieColorado

A color-changing diffuser that puffs out jellyfish shapes

AChoice4U Essential Oil Diffuser

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Unlike other diffusers, this essential oil diffuser emits steam in a jellyfish pattern, which is mesmerizing and just plain cool. Of course, it’s easy to add your favorite scent into the basin. Also uniquely, you can set this diffuser to music and change the color, which adds some playfulness to self care.

One Reviewer Wrote: “The puffy little steam jellyfish is a very nice touch and the different colors of light it produces gives it a very calming effect. Lately I’ve been using it in the bedroom at night for a zen like effect that gently lulls me to sleep. It works very well and is easy to use. It holds enough water to last about 8 hours before it shuts off. It’s a perfect way to relax after a stressful day and puts you in the right mood to get a good nights sleep. I really like it.” — Amazon Reviewer

A wooden succulent puzzle to keep your hands busy

Delobil Wooden Succulent Puzzle

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Having an ongoing project you’re working on can be a great way to keep your mind distracted, and no project is quite as fun and rewarding as this succulent puzzle. Made from thick, high-quality wood with uniquely shaped pieces, this 200-piece puzzle will help your hands will stay busy. Of course, your mind will also stay on your project, and in the end you’ll have a beautiful plant for your home that you never need to water.

One Reviewer Wrote: “I recently purchased this wooden puzzle that was a delight from start to finish. What made it stand out was how perfectly each piece fit—no forcing, no guesswork, just a satisfying click as everything came together. The craftsmanship was top-notch, with smooth edges and a sturdy feel that made the whole experience feel premium.But what really made this puzzle special were the unique pieces. Instead of the usual repetitive shapes, this one had all sorts of succulent designs.” — JP

LED blocking stickers to reduce light brightness on electronics

FLANCCI LED Light Blocking Stickers (2 Sheets)

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If the LED lights on TVs, chargers, microwaves, AC units, and more feel like they’re always somehow directly aligned with your eyes, these light blocking stickers can help. They just peel and stock over electronic lights to help instantly reduce their brightness by 50% to 80%.

One Reviewer Wrote: “These are definitely a game changer. I put these on all the lights from power strip, internet modem, cell phone charging block and the room instantly became darker.” — Yvonne

Discreet microfiber handkerchiefs that absorb so much sweat

DRYKI Sweat Absorbing Handkerchiefs (5-Pack)

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If anxiety (or everyday life) makes you sweat, keep one of these handkerchiefs in your bag at all times — they’re great for use on your hands, face, or anywhere else on your body. Each cloth can absorb seven times its weight in liquid, and they dry really quickly and without odor.

One Reviewer Wrote: “For a long time now, I've guilted myself about having something to wipe sweat away when I'm nervous, instead using a tissue in the bathroom so no one could see. I finally accepted that I sweat when I'm anxious, and I have every right to deal with it. Thus this purchase. They work incredibly well, not only clearing away the sweat with ease, but being a microfiber, it can hold a bunch without getting ‘wet.’” — Elliot Moule

A light bulb security camera with a built-in motion sensor for peace of mind

Hugolog 2K 3MP Light Bulb Security Camera

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This light bulb security camera is well worth the peace of mind it can provide. The wireless camera sits inside a light bulb and provides a 360-degree view whether it’s light or dark outside. It has too many cool features to mention, but they include two-way audio, a built-in motion sensor, and compatibility with your Alexa.

One Reviewer Wrote: “I just moved to my neighborhood and am in a first-floor apartment right on the street, with a son age 10. I worried about some of the vibe in the neighborhood, and also about package thieves. I did not want to drill or install since I'm just a renter, and this concept of using a light bulb socket is really great.” — Fernando Alessandri

A candle warming lamp that can release soothing scents into your space

Briever Dimmable Candle Warmer

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These candle warming lamps are such a great way to get the benefits of lighting a candle without having to worry about any flames. Place your favorite candle on the wood platform and turn on the lamp. It will slowly heat the candle and release the fragrance into your space, so you can enjoy a relaxing sensory experience.

One Reviewer Wrote: “It warms candles evenly and releases the scent beautifully without needing a flame, which feels much safer and cleaner. Plus, it looks amazing on my nightstand and adds a cozy, relaxing vibe to the room” — Amazon reviewer

A hydrating lotion designed with soothing eucalyptus

OLLY Calm Body Lotion-Serum

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There are few scents as relaxing as eucalyptus, and this body lotion is packed with hyaluronic acid, vitamin B3, and adaptogens, and features a eucalyptus and amber scent that is so nice. Massage a little into tired or sore muscles, or use it as a daily moisturizer. This lotion is so soothing.

One Reviewer Wrote: “Absorbs well and is not heavy on the skin, soothes and smells wonderful. Look forwarding to trying the others.” — Melanie K.

A shaggy faux fur throw blanket that reviewers love

Bedsure Faux Fur Cream Throw Blanket – Fuzzy, Fluffy, and Shaggy Cream Blankets, Soft and Thick Sherpa, Cozy Warm Decorative Gift, Throw Blankets for Couch, Sofa, Bed, 50x60 Inches, 640 GSM

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Reviewers love the medium weight of this throw blanket, which can help soothe them during moments of stress and anxiety. They also say the fluffy faux fur side is great for running their fingers and hands through. Beyond being snuggly, soft, and soothing, this blanket happens to look really luxurious in your home.

One reviewer said: “The three stars for weight is good because the blanket isn’t too light nor heavy, it keeps you very warm and the reason why I bought it is I read the fluffy side is good for anxiety to run your fingers through and, for me, this is true. I love running my hands through the fluffy and silky side and on the reverse side it’s a different texture but still super soft.” — Cindy

A set of scent-infused grounding stones

Lifelines Scent-Infused Grounding Stones (2-Pack)

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This set of grounding stones is a thoughtful present for anyone who could use some calming tools in their daily life. Slide the grounding stone to open it, and release a few drops of the citrus grove essential oil inside. The grounding stone will release the scent slowly, and is textured so that gripping it and working it through your hands in repetitive motions is so much more relaxing. This is a set of two.

One Reviewer Wrote: “I've used traditional oil diffusers in the past, but have never seen a pen diffuser like this one. Great for on-the-go to help with my anxiety as well as to use while journaling to enhance the writing experience. Love that it comes with the 3 oils plus different ways to diffuse them so I don't have to buy them separately. Would make a great gift for someone!” — Coco

A medicine storage box to get everything in order

ARSTPEOE 3-Tier Medicine Organizer Box

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Getting your home organized is oddly satisfying, and this best-selling medicine organizer boasts three separate tiers for smart storage. Utilize the handle on top for grabbing and carrying, as needed.

One Reviewer Wrote: “Very well made and lots of capacity. It’s literally huge and you can fit all your medical needs, vitamins, first aid kit, pills and many more. Lots of storage and shelves inside.” — Bibi

Pillowcases designed with cooling fabric technology

Elegear Cooling Pillowcase (2-Pack)

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These double-sided cooling pillowcases are perfect for year-round use. One side is made from cooling technology fabric that’s ideal for summer nights. It’s designed to absorb body heat to help lower your sleeping temperature. And the other side of the pillow is a knit cotton jersey that’s soft for use in spring, fall, and winter. The pillowcases come in 10 colors.

One Reviewer Wrote: “No more flipping the pillow looking for the cool side.” — lovesamazon

A book of 365 meditations to end the day on a grateful note

Sunset Gratitude: 365 Hopeful Meditations for Peaceful and Reflective Evenings All Year Long

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Whatever the day held, this book of 365 hopeful meditations can help you end things on a grateful note. Each daily reading provides a gentle way to transition from day to night, with dusk, twilight, and sunset being recommended as the optimal times for reflection. The pages feature beautiful photographs and calming colors that set a calming and reflective tone for your evenings all year long.

One Reviewer Wrote: “I don't know what I was expecting from this book, but what I found is one short paragraph per day that changes the direction of my thoughts from outward to inward, and from what I can't fix tonight to how I can care for myself and others all the time. I find myself thinking days later about one of the meditations I read earlier, and applying the ideal to a current situation. On the few occasions I've forgotten to read in my Sunset Gratitude book, I didn't fall asleep easily, so I got up and read the day's paragraph. It helped to quiet my mind and put the day away.” — Nancy E. Jones

Essential oil-infused shower steamers for an at-home spa experience

Shower Steamers (8 Pack) - Eucalyptus Shower Steamers Aromatherapy Shower Steamer - Eucalyptus Shower Bombs Aromatherapy, Shower Tablets, Eucalyptus Shower Steamer, Shower Steamers Menthol

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Enjoy a relaxing at-home spa experience and start or end your day with these essential oil-infused shower steamers. They consist of individual disks that are scented with menthol and eucalyptus and activated once they come into contact with the warm water and vapor of a hot shower. The minty fragrance fills the bathroom with a rejuvenating aroma, creating a relaxing sensory experience.

One reviewer wrote: “I almost raced to take a shower once I got these in the mail. It’s the little things sometimes that can change your entire day and mood. I’ve been stressed out and having this for the shower has been a game changer.” — Amazon Customer

A 3-month guided journal with long- & short-term self care goals

Clever Fox Self-Care Journal – Wellness & Daily Reflection Notebook – Mental Health & Personal Development Journal – Self-Care, Meditation & Mood Journal for Women & Men – A5 Size (Rose Gold)

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Journaling can be a helpful practice for self-care and mindfulness, and this three-month guided journal has daily, weekly, monthly, and annual goals for betterment. It has spots for everything to keep you positive and motivated, including affirmations, to-do lists, goals, and reflections. It’s a portable size, which means you can bring it with you everywhere.

One Reviewer Wrote: “I have never did a journal, but I was told to try it to help with my anxiety. This has so many different questions each day to guide you through and think positive about yourself. I've seen different ones but this is the perfect size and it has now become a habit and the journal goes everywhere with me.” — Sandy

An essential oil-diffusing bracelet that’s also super cute

ttstar Essential Oil Diffuser Bracelet

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This bracelet has the coolest design. Inside the central charm is a circular disc that will absorb any essential oils or aromatherapy that you find soothing and relaxing. Put a few drops on the disc, and load it into the bracelet. Whenever you feel a little overwhelmed, you can lift your wrist to your nose and get an immediate dose of aromatherapy and relief. This comes with 12 discs, so you can swap them in and out as you’d like.

One Reviewer Wrote: “Bracelet is so pretty. I've been using a tree of life diffuser necklace for [years]. I use peppermint oil and it helps me tremendously with my anxiety. But lately i've been wanting to wear other necklaces. I have a very thin wrist and it does not feel too big or bulky. Great quality and easy to put on and take off.” — Mari Martillo

An electric foot warmer with 3 heat levels & a washable cover

PROALLER Electric Heated Foot Warmer

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Warmth can provide such soothing comfort, which is exactly what this electric foot warmer is meant for. It offers three heat levels that you can adjust with an easy-to-use controller and has an auto-shut-off feature that automatically turns the warmer off after two hours to prevent overheating. The plush cover is super soft and cozy, and it’s conveniently machine-washable for easy maintenance.

One Reviewer Wrote: “This foot warmer has been amazing. I can relax much more quickly without having to run my feet under warm water or deal with the electric blanket or anything else. It warms just my feet and that’s exactly what I needed.” — MBJ86

Calming ferrite stones that are like putty, but without the mess

Speks Crags Ferrite Putty (150 Stones)

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For a tactile way to help calm your nerves, use these ferrite stones. They come in a pack of 150 and are similar to putty but without the mess. They are an excellent alternative to fidget toys and can be stacked, molded, and lined up in countless ways. The stones are packaged in a metal tin and are recommended for teens and adults older than 14.

One Reviewer Wrote: “I got these for fidgeting. As a fidget item, these are great. I have issues with anxiety, and I find myself fidgeting with things on my desk during the day, so I always keep something there to play with when I need to. This is nice to have sitting there in front of me. The feel of them is pleasing.” — Cat’s Eye

A daily journal that promotes gratitude, helps you plan, & prompts reflection

Best Daily Journal for Men & Women for Mindfulness, Productivity, Happiness & Self Care | Gratitude Journal, Affirmation Journal, Positivity Journal, Manifestation Journal, Self-Care Journal, Habit Tracker & Daily Journal with Prompts (Black)

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This daily journal is designed to help you reflect on your day, write down the things you’re grateful for, and plan and manifest what you want for your future. It sounds silly, but writing down the things on your mind can help clear it, and having a record of things like your habits and the feelings you’ve had can be helpful in reducing stress from your life.

One Reviewer Wrote: “I always got intimidated by guided journals - too many questions, irrelevant prompts - just felt like a chore instead of a release. This one is perfect. Simplistic, just the right amount of prompts, and just enough space to free write.” — stef

A unique sensory tool that encourages longer exhalations

webe kälm Sensory Tool

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Incorporate this unique sensory tool into your evening routine or use it when you can feel your breath shortening. It encourages longer exhalation which doesn’t just benefit your body physically, but affects your nervous system. The tool is designed with a visual focus point that helps with focus as you breathe, and it’s suitable for both kids and adults.

One Reviewer Wrote: “The perfect tool for an adult with anxious breathing episodes. Using the tool and focusing on keeping the ball elevated helps to regulate your breathing — and then the effort of focusing on the ball helps to distract you from the anxiety itself. What a fantastic breathing tool! Portable, easy to use. Would give it 10 stars if I could.” — Amanda Davies

A massage oil candle for peak relaxation

MELONY Massage Oil Candle

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Not only does this candle provide a lovely coconut cream aroma that will transport you to a tropical beach, but the candle doubles as massage oil. Light the candle to liquify the wax and then blow out the flame. The wax turns into a soy-based oil formulated with shea butter, jojoba oil, coconut oil, and vitamin E to moisturize your skin while you massage it anywhere you need a little relief.

One Reviewer Wrote: “This wax smells amazing! This was a new experience for us. It was fun to try something new. I was a little nervous about the wax burning my skin, but it was awesome. It is a thick moisturizer. I recommend laying down an old sheet or towel to avoid a mess. The smell and warmth is very relaxing.” — Honest Reviewer

A tray to make a soothing shower steamer last longer

SHARLOVY Shower Steamers Tray

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A shower steamer offers peak relaxation, and this rubber tray ensures you get to enjoy it for even longer since its design prevents the water from dissolving it too quickly. Using adhesive, it can stick on the floor or wall of your shower enclosure.

One Reviewer Wrote: “! I LOVE taking LONG showers with a shower steamer after a long day at work. My shower steamers used to dissolve so quickly that I never truly got to enjoy them. Now, I can take a HALF HOUR SHOWER and use only HALF A STEAMER and I get to ENJOY THE SCENT the ENTIRE TIME!” — Tina

A warmable stuffed animal you can cuddle to calm down

Cuckool Stuffed Animal

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This stuffed animal is filled with flaxseed, allowing you to warm it in the microwave for cuddling purposes. It’s soft, cozy, and oh-so plush. This puppy option is cute, though there are plenty of others to consider in the listing.

One Reviewer Wrote: “I am so surprised at the quality of this cute puppy! It’s a wonderful size that I can lay on my tummy and the gentle warmth is very comforting.” — halcyon

A memory foam pillow you can use so many ways

vamorry Support Pillow

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Filled with high-density memory foam, this supportive pillow makes your relaxation sessions even more relaxing — it offers peak comfort in any position you use it. The pillow features a breathable cover that’s removable for washing.

One Reviewer Wrote: “I've used it for my back a lot when sitting in chairs or couches to add extra comfort and support. I've also used it for sleeping, both under my back, between my knees, and sometimes as my main pillow if my neck needs to lay more straight. Very versatile and useful.” — Joe

A sticker book that lets you build your own mosaic

Brain Games Sticker by Number Book

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Sometimes you just need an art project to keep your hands and mind occupied. This mosaic book is perfect for that, especially if you want to offload the creativity in favor of a more ordered activity. Each section of the pictures on these pages has a number that corresponds to a sticker. Place enough stickers on the correct sections and your mosaic will start to reveal itself. This book has 20 pages with unique mosaics on each.

One Reviewer Wrote: “This book is so relaxing. It is great for just about any age. Will be buying more like this.” — Tammy from Gretna

Faux flickering candles that can help set a calming vibe

Eywamage Glass Flameless Pillar Candle (3-Pack)

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Even if flames and fire make you nervous, you can still get the zen-like vibe from candles with these faux pillar candles. Each one is made with real wax in a glass votive, and the so-called flame inside flickers and sways just like a real candle. Amazon shoppers love these too; they have 11,000 five-star ratings.

One Reviewer Wrote: “I have them on a timer that turns on a night and off during the day. It's so calming without worrying about real fire hazards. I can fall asleep to the glow the candle light or have them on under the TV creating an ambience of relaxation and pleasure.” — Jordin

A sensory journal with an interactive cover & diffuser pens

Lifelines Sensory Journal & Gel Pen Set

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This writing wellness set is a whole sensory experience. The journal has tactile embossed paper and a squishy, interactive maze cover, and two aromatherapy lava gel pens and three scented stacking highlighters are included. Whether you’re journaling or jotting down a grocery list, this can quickly become your favorite notebook to write in and play with.

One Reviewer Wrote: “Not only are these journals beautiful and high quality, but they make writing a sensory experience. You can unfold the squishy cover to lay flat while you write and the pages have different textures you can feel, making you feel calm/focused.” — Chantelle H

A neck wrap that you can heat in the microwave

GENIANI Microwavable Heating Pad for Neck and Shoulders with Herbal Aromatherapy - Calming Weighted Cordless Neck Wrap - Heat Pad for Pain Relief - Microwave Heating Pad, Gifts for her (Space Blue)

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This heating pad is so easy to pop in the microwave, and will deliver targeted heat and relief to your neck and shoulders. The cordless neck wrap is weighted for an even more relaxing experience, and the soft fleece-like exterior is filled with lavender-scented beads for a little bit of aromatherapy, too. In short? It’s the total package.

One Reviewer Wrote: “I use this every night when I get in bed, and I’m instantly whisked off to Relaxation Island. Pick this product up without hesitation.” — Moe Train

An art project that requires no thinking or brain power

Lifelines FlowArt Dot Art Activity Pad (Set of 2)

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This is such a soothing project to work on, and each pad features 24 scenes that you get to color in. How it works: The pages have dots with specific numbers in them, and each number corresponds to a specific color in your pack of pens. Your picture will slowly appear as you add more dots. This will keep your hands busy but requires absolutely no higher power thinking. Just follow the numbers on the dots.

One Reviewer Wrote: “Such fun! Great for relaxing when you don’t want to think about what to color.” — Tiffany Stouder

A 16-color lamp that’s splash-proof for a relaxing bath

YJHAOTOU Waterproof Shower Lamp

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Shower lamps are trending in a major way online right now, and we can see why. This one casts a wave-like effect in your tub, adding another calming layer to your relaxation ritual. It can be switched between 16 different colors and is splash-proof for use in the bathroom.

One Reviewer Wrote: “I absolutely love this lamp! The colors are beautiful, and the ocean wave effect creates such a relaxing atmosphere. It’s easy to use, rechargeable, and the remote control works great. Perfect for the bathroom, bedroom, or any space where you want a cozy and calming vibe.” — Dayana Mallen

A sensory toy that is easy to flip & play with

BUNMO Liquid Motion Bubbler Sensory Toy - Calming Fidget Toy for Kids & Adults, Textured Silicone Bubble Timer with Mesmerizing Liquid Flow Sensory Bottles - Small Rainbow

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This fidget toy is designed with a textured exterior that is soothing to hold, and has an interior filled with colored liquid bubbles that move when you shake it, rotate it, or flip it. The rainbow bubbles are fun to watch move around, and this makes for a good distraction from a busy mind.

One Reviewer Wrote: “I have high anxiety and this toy actually makes me focus and relax. I like the colored liquid inside, it draws my attention, allowing me to calm and focus on something else. This is a good tool to help me ground and recenter myself. I highly recommend.” — Tanya Elizabeth

Plush marble mables that are sensory-friendly but not disruptive

CHENGU Marble Maze (4-Pack)

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These marble mazes will keep your hands occupied without disrupting others around you — they’re perfect for doctors’ offices, your workplace, or really any other similar situation. Each of the four mazes features a nice and soft exterior.

One Reviewer Wrote: “I absolutely love these! They're so portable and perfect for keeping little hands busy with a quiet, calming activity.” — Amy S

Budget-friendly chew necklaces that won’t fall apart

Hoaisun Sensory Chew Necklaces (8-Pack)

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These chew necklaces are very durable (made from sturdy silicone), so you can chew on them for extended periods without worry of them falling apart. The set comes with eight necklaces, making each one just about a buck.

One Reviewer Wrote: “Whether someone is seeking oral input, anxiety relief, or something to fidget with during busy moments, the necklace provides an outlet without attracting attention. It’s basically a tiny, wearable coping tool.” — MyNameHere

An adult coloring book with hand-drawn images

Cozy Spaces Coloring Little Corner: Coloring Book

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Coloring is the most underrated calming activity. And this coloring book is specifically designed for adults to complete; it’s filled with 40 hand-drawn images that are large and bold. The single-sided pages prevent bleed-through issues.

One Reviewer Wrote: “The illustrations in this book are adorable and fun to color! Very relaxing!” — little T studio

A pea-shaped body pillow that provides comfort & supports better sleep

Ailuteie Peallow

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You may have never considered snuggly a pea until now, but this body pillow makes a compelling case to do so. Featuring a high-density filling, it keeps a firm shape that provides gentle support for your legs, hips, and spine. It also feels super comforting and cozy to cuddle up against.

One Reviewer Wrote: “Best purchase ever! This pillow is soft and cozy and helps me sleep better. LOVE it.” — Sandra M.

A memory foam pillow that’s über comfortable to lean against

Blissful Diary Reading Pillow

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This soft flannel pillow — which is filled with shredded memory foam — supports your back, arms, and shoulders as you lean against it — it’s beyond comfortable. Use it in bed, on the couch, or wherever else you’re lounging.

One Reviewer Wrote: “I absolutely love it! It's nice and firm but there is a zipper so you can take out the foam pieces if you want a softer support.” — Amazon Customer

Colorful gel pens with a built-in fidget on the clip

inkipen Gel Pens (8-Pack)

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Not only are these 0.5mm gel pens great for journaling, note-taking, and doodling, but they are also great as a fidget. They feature a built-in textured detail on the clip that’s appealing to roll. They feel smooth and satisfying to write with, leaving a smear-free finish.

One Reviewer Wrote: “These pens are great!!! Love the fidget on it! Writes smooth. Doesn't smear. Comfortable in hand.” — Mindy

A light-up water fountain that creates a serene vibe

AMOOTEK Tabletop Fountain

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This tabletop fountain is simple to set up, and once running, the built-in pump circulates water through several small streams to create a serene trickling sound. The fountain is made from high-quality resin for durability’s sake.

One Reviewer Wrote: “The orb rolls perfectly and lights up pretty colors, great soothing water sound. I added some crystals around mine. Love it!” — victoria marie

Cat paw fidgets you can give a good squeeze

AFKLMNE Cat Paw Fidget Toys (2-Pack)

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Give these cat paw fidgets a good squeeze whenever you’re feeling anxious. They’re made from high-quality silicone that’s perfectly squishable — they won’t burst no matter how much you enjoy them.

One Reviewer Wrote: “I originally purchased it as a stress reliever, and it really helps when I need to reset, relax, or calm down during stressful moments. The texture is soft and squishy without being sticky or slimy, and it feels very soothing to squeeze.” — Kay French

Motion-sensor lights to not worry about dark areas

wowatt Rechargeable Stair Lights (6-Pack)

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Don’t worry about the dangers of the dark: These rechargeable lights flip on whenever there is motion, guiding the way. They can be set to a range of brightness levels and color temperatures to create a custom atmosphere on your stairs, in the hallway, or in other areas.

One Reviewer Wrote: “This is one of the best purchases a friend gave me for my dark steps. [...] So far charge has lasted several weeks. It has been helpful for me & my son too!” — Mjdawn65

A crystal-beaded bracelet that can help protect your energy

Korotho Empath Protection Bracelet

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If natural healing is your jam, this beaded bracelet is a must. It’s made with rose quartz to help calm anxiety, black tourmaline to protect your energy, and help you feel safe; amethyst helps to keep fear at bay, and tiger eye helps increase your sense of self-worth. Strung on an adjustable cord, the beads look beautiful as they work to soothe your spirits.

One reviewer wrote: “I love this bracelet, it has definitely helped with my anxiety and I can work out with it on. I can bathe with it on and it keeps well.” — Ferishi

Dried eucalyptus stems that bring aromatherapy to your shower

DTXMOH Dried Eucalyptus Stems (24 Pieces)

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Enhance your shower experience with these dried eucalyptus stems. They come in a bunch of 24 that you can easily hang from any shower head. Enjoy their calming aroma as you decompress.

One reviewer wrote: “Absolutely beautiful and smells amazing! Lots of full stems. The bouquet comes wrapped perfectly with a hook. Buy it!” — Jennifer A.

A mini library bookshelf that’ll quiet anxious minds

WifePro Anxiety Relief Mini Bookshelf Display

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When the rest of your life feels like a disorganized mess, use that energy to focus on reorganizing this miniature bookshelf. It promotes feelings of relaxation and creativity and presents as a cute display for book lovers when finished.

One reviewer wrote: I cannot say enough great things about this ‘anxiety’ bookshelf. This is such an awesome tool to use with anyone that struggles with anxiety. Both my daughter and myself do and let me tell you, this activity can calm either one of us down in a matter of minutes.” — Raven60914

A squishy stick of butter that gives you something to squeeze

QHPOQU Squishy Butter Squeeze Toy (2-Pack)

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If you’ve ever looked at a soft stick of butter and thought, “That’d be satisfying to squeeze,” you’re in luck. This two-pack of butter sticks is made from a squishy material that can soothe anxious feelings as you squeeze, twist, and fidget.

One reviewer wrote: “My tweens and teens are obsessed with all things squishy. I thought this would be a fun addition to their squishy collection, and I was right! They absolutely love it. It's SO satisfying to squish and press into a ball and then watch it slowly return to its original shape.” — Dave

A Himalayan salt lamp that doubles as an essential oils diffuser

SALKING Essential Oil Diffuser

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Made with healing in mind, this diffuser features a wooden-grain base with pure Himalayan pink salt crystals inside that heat up when turned on. Combined with the aroma of essential oils, it instantly creates a positive, calming effect in any environment.

One reviewer wrote: “Very cool! The ‘flames’ look so realistic and make it feel cozy. Love it!” — Hallie P.

A calming water-filled nightlight with silicone jellyfish

Eyesound Jellyfish Lamp, 7-Color Changing Jellyfish Aquarium Light for Relax, Mood Lamp for Home, Office & Bedroom Decor, Gifts for Kids Teens Girls Boys Adults (Black)

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Bring the aquarium to your bedroom with this jellyfish nightlight. While no, they aren’t really jellyfish, they are made of a flexible silicone that swims just as freely. The lamp itself features three adjustable water flow speeds and seven colors.

One reviewer wrote: “I’m really happy with this lamp. The jellyfish movement looks surprisingly realistic, and the soft changing colors create a very calming atmosphere in the room. It’s also much quieter than I expected, so it can stay on without being distracting.” — Muzo

A balmy roll-on stick infused with essential oils

Scentered Aromatherapy Stress Relief Balm Stick

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Keep this balm stick in your pocket, handbag, or near your desk when you need a moment of clarity. It contains a blend of essential oils to calm your nervous system and can be applied anywhere you need some TLC.

One reviewer wrote: “Smells lovely. I carry in my purse to help with my anxiety. Has helped me on flights.” — Arizona

A little plush bear for when you need some cute & cuddly support

TOYMIS Plush Worry Bear

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Sometimes all we need is a soft hug from a little bear to make us feel better. This cute plush toy is here for just that. He comes with a note reassuring you that you’re not alone and to give a little squeeze when you need some extra support.

One reviewer wrote: “Very cute, and can take it anywhere, even in your pocket, for a comfort thing.” — Cindy

A projector cube that illuminates wave-like movement

Growalleter Projector Cube Lamp

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This projector cube transforms any room into any calming atmosphere. It features 16 colors and four lighting moods. The cube is designed to swivel, creating a 360-degree illumination that mimics the calming flow of ocean waves.

One reviewer wrote: “This ocean wave projector light creates a really calming atmosphere. The wave effect is smooth and relaxing, and the 16 color options make it easy to change the mood depending on the room or time of day.” — Freestorm

A coloring book filled with pretty pictures & bad words

ZICOTO Petals & Profanity Coloring Book

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Despite its delightful pictures, this coloring book is not for the faint of heart. However, if releasing a few swear words here and there helps you feel some relief, this is definitely for you. It contains 32 pages of folk art, followed by derogatory phrases, because why not?

One reviewer wrote: I am getting back into coloring in the evenings as a way to wind down and relax my mind before bed. [...] The designs are adorable and calming with animal and nature themes. The use of swear words is tasteful and incorporated in only about 50% of the designs.” — Jenn

A keyboard keychain that lights up when you push each button

COZYMATE Keyboard Fidget Toy

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This light-up keyboard offers a fun distraction when you need it. Give each button a satisfying push, and the colors light up for an even more enjoyable fidget. The keychain attachment is perfect for carrying with you.

One reviewer wrote: “Absolutely love this product. It helps with adult anxiety and stress. Also helps to get you back focused. This is my second purchase; my niece saw mine and had to have it.” — Kels

A pretty flower necklace with a spinning pendant

KONPJE Fidget Necklace

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Available in dozens of styles, this cute flower necklace functions as a piece of pretty jewelry and also a fidget. The flower pendant is on a rotating swivel, giving you something to twirl around your neck. It’s made of crystal and alloy for durability and a subtle shine.

One reviewer wrote: “Absolutely amazing! Prettier than the picture, and spins like a dream. [...]” — Lindsey G.

A pressed flower kit for a cozy craft

Relaxing Garden Pressed Flower Craft Kit

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Wind down by creating gorgeous displays of pressed flowers. This kit has everything you need, including metal frames, pressed flowers, tweezers, and stickers. Once you’re done, hang your display as a sweet piece of decor.

One reviewer wrote: “Once I got the hang of it, this was a very calming project! Create your own version of beauty!” — Midwest Yuppie

All of Season 2 was building up to one thing: a massive naval battle pitting Corlys Verlaryon’s fleet against the Triarchy, a massive, piratic fleet led by Sharako Lohar and Tyland Lannister, who are both on the side of the Greens. However, the entire season ended with all these characters suiting up for a massive fight, only for the credits to roll just when it was supposed to start.

It’s understandable to see why — this battle, known as the Battle of the Gullet, is a massive undertaking that could max out the TV production. But Season 3 rights this wrong immediately, picking right up with the battle. But how does it end, and who is able to walk away? The answer will change the landscape of Westeros forever.

Warning! Major spoilers for House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 1 ahead!

The battle begins with Tyland trying to suggest to Sharako to take the safest route, but Sharako has her own ideas: she is going to do whatever it takes to meet Corlys face to face. She diverrts some of her troops to sack Hightide, Corlys’s lands. This isn’t a practical strategy for the battle at hand; she wants to deal Corlys a moral blow, by burning his castle and leaving him helpless to stop it. “Do you think his focus will hold when he sees his treasure trove aflame?” she says.

Meanwhile, Rhaena Targaryen has run across Sheepstealer, a feral dragon. Just as we saw with the Dragonseeds in Season 2, she bonds with the creature, but doesn’t exactly tame it. Back at Dragonstone, Baela informs Jacerys and Rhaenyra that the fleets are clashing on the sea. Rhaenyra wants to go to battle, but Jace, concerned for her well-being, decides to stop her. He instructs Ser Lawrence to lock her in the room, and sets off on his dragon Vermax. With no other choice, Baela takes her dragon Moondancer to help him.

In the heat of the battle, Sharako makes a strange order. She tells her troops to leave the melee to pursue Corlys’ ship. Tyland warns her that this is a bad idea, especially since they are on the flagship. It’s only then that Sharako reveals her true intentions. She didn’t come all this way to help the cause for Aegon. She’s here for one reason and one reason only: to get revenge on Corlys for some old beef.

Corlys tries to lead Sharako astray by taking her ship through a treacherous pass, which leads Sharako to jettison all extra weight — including Tyland himself. They get through, and Sharko and Corlys’ men clash in an epic battle. First, Sharko and Corlys fight until Corlys is thrown into the sea. Then, Allyn picks up where his father left off and is able to defeat Sharako, slitting her throat in the flooding hull of a ship.

Meanwhile, Moondancer and Vermax are still trying to raze the remainder of the Triarchy. Rhaena flies Sheepstealer home to Dragonstone, but when she sees the battle, she decides to help out. This ends up backfiring, as Sheepstealer has no idea which ships are friendly and which are enemies, and by the same token, Baela and Jace have no idea who is riding this dragon, and are distracted by Sheepstealer’s seemingly random attacks. A Scorpion bolt strikes Vermax, and he and Jace are pulled into the sea. Just when Jace is able to separate himself from the saddle, he’s fatally struck by three arrows.

At the end of the day, here’s where things stand: the battle is a decisive victory for the Blacks, but at the cost of the Crown Prince Jacaerys and his dragon Vermax. Sharako and Tyland Lannister have both perished, and Corlys Velaryon, the Sea Snake, is lost at sea. But this is Game of Thrones, and until a body is seen, nothing is certain. We’ll just have to see how each side licks its wounds next week.

House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 1 is now streaming on HBO Max.

House of the Dragon may be very different from Game of Thrones, but one thing is the same: the opening theme. Ramin Djawadi’s theme full of pulsing strings is part of the show’s epic image, and that’s one element that hasn’t changed in House of the Dragon. But in Season 2, the opening credits sequence that unfurled to that theme changed drastically. Season 1’s sequence emphasized the Fire and Blood inspiration while still echoing the miniature depiction of Westeros in Game of Thrones, but Season 2 changed things up with a new opening inspired by the Bayeux Tapestry, the real-world massive embroidery depicting the Battle of Hastings in 1066.

In Season 2, the images depicted in the opening caught us up on ancient Targaryen history, including Aegon’s conquest, houses Stark, Tully, and Arryn bending the knee, and the construction of the Red Keep. But there were also events from Season 1 shown, like the tragic loss of Lucerys.

Now, in Season 3, much of the same ancient history is shown, but it adds a few key moments recapping Season 2 of the series. Here’s everything that was added.

Warning! Spoilers for House of the Dragon ahead!

A Son For A Son

The first big difference addresses the two tragedies that defined the beginning of the Dance of Dragons: the loss of Lucerys Targaryen at the end of Season 1, and then the reciprocation ordered by Daemon that ended in the loss of one of Aegon’s children, Jahaerys.

That was supposed to even the score, but it only sparked more resentment from both sides, all building to the first real battles of the conflict.

The Battle of Rook’s Rest

The next additional scene shows a brutal battle between two dragons: one gold and another red. This is the Battle of Rook’s Rest, where Rhaenys and her dragon Meleys were defeated by Aegon and his dragon Sunfyre. However, then Aemond and his dragon Vhagar turned their sights against the king, and Aegon and Sunfyre were both left gravely injured. This betrayal is how Aegon ended up bedridden for the last few episodes of Season 2, leaving Aemond to rule as Prince Regent.

Now, Aegon and Larys are on the run, and Aemond is off to take Harrenhal, something that will bring him face to face to the only House of the Dragon character as spooky as he is: Alys Rivers.

The Dragonseeds

While the Greens were dealing with infighting, the Blacks had a unique strategy to tip the odds in their favor. They gathered anyone, even commonfolk, who could possibly have Targaryen lineage and allowed them to bond with dragons. These characters, known as the Dragonseeds, may not be the brightest or the most strategically-minded of their newfound family, but they provide a huge advantage over the other side. But how effective are they really? Season 3 will tell us.

This is just how the opening sequence looks now. Just like in Season 2, it’s likely this opening will change to add new events as we go along. You may skip this intro every time, but it secretly contains all the recap you need about Targaryen history.

House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 1 is now streaming on HBO Max.

Within the depths of Amazon you’ll find some of the coolest and weirdest things. And whether it’s strange barware that looks like an animal, a glow-in-the-dark headphones case, or a disco light for your toilet, the things gathered up below hit that perfect blend of strange and strangely awesome. Keep scrolling — these kooky things are so cool and so cheap on Amazon, and you’ll want all of them.

Tentacles that are actually stakes for your plants

KH866 Octopus Plant Stakes (7 Pieces)

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Your plants are an untapped resource! They could be helping you create a weird vibe in your space. These tentacle stakes will solve that. Push them into the dirt, and it will look like a deep sea creature is trying to escape your plant.

A copper charm that keeps flowers blooming

Precious Petal Flower Food Charm

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This cute flower food charm is a much better way to keep your fresh-cut flowers happy and thriving than dropping a penny into the water. Most pennies are not made with pure copper. These charms are. Drop one into the water, and your flowers will last longer. It looks pretty in clear vases, too. It comes with a microsuede pouch to keep it safe while you wait for someone to send you flowers. There are two shapes.

Claw clips shaped like a stack of books

BESALECK Book Hair Claw Clips (2-Pack)

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These whimsical claw clips look like a stack of books in your hair. The clips are designed with premium materials to avoid cracking, and they’re made to be sturdy enough for even thick or curly hair. The nonslip teeth are designed to provide a strong hold that also won’t damage your strands. You get two clips in a pack.

A free-standing toilet paper holder that looks like a sheep

VELENTI Sheep Toilet Roll Holder

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This sheep-shaped toilet roll holder turns spare TP into decor. The free-standing holder cradles your tissue in the base, and you slide the head through the cardboard center to complete the look. Reviewers have given it an overall score of 4.7 stars.

Toilet bolt covers shaped like adorable mushrooms

ZUNON Toilet Bolt Caps (2-Pack)

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These ceramic mushroom bolt caps turn the least glamorous corner of your bathroom into a statement piece. Instead of staring at rusty screws or boring bolts, you’ll have little mushrooms on the toilet base to hide the hardware. They’re designed to slip right over standard bolts for easy installation.

A pH-activated lip balm that creates a custom pink tint

Winky Lux Hydrating pH Lip Balm

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This glittery lip balm reacts with your individual pH level to give you a personalized sheer pink tint. Designed to glide on smoothly, the balm smells like vanilla and helps hydrate your lips with jojoba oil. And it has just the right amount of whimsical sparkle for everyday wear. You can also get it in 11 other styles.

The wine glass that’s wrapped into an octopus tentacle

Veronese Design Octopus Tentacle Wine Glass

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Next time you enjoy an adult beverage, do it in this octopus wine glass. The glass is a big part of the fun of a drink, and this glass is a lot of fun. Create drinks that look amazing with tentacles growing from the bottom. Or just pour a glass of red wine into it for a fun photo op.

Metallic paint markers that can draw on all kinds of surfaces

ARTISTRO Medium Point Metallic Markers (12-Pack)

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These metallic paint markers turn everyday objects into shiny little art projects. The pre-activated cotton nibs are ready to instantly color on rock, wood, glass, ceramic, and paper. The medium tips give you crisp lines but can also quickly fill large areas, and the acrylic paint is designed to flow smoothly and dry quickly.

A hair clip that looks like a skeleton hand

muumoo Metal Skull Hand Hair Clip

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Change up your hairstyle for something a little more spooky with this metal skull hand hair clip. It’s a capable hair clip. It also looks as if a skeleton is reaching up out of your mass of hair to hold it tidily to your head. Wednesday would approve. There are 12 spooky shapes and colors to choose from.

An artistic endeavor for everyone

EIBEILI Diamond Painting Kit

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Spend some time relaxing with this diamond painting kit instead of doomscrolling. You will feel better, be more present with your people, and come away with art you can hang on your walls. Somewhere between paint-by-numbers and cross-stitch, this is everything you need to get started. Use the sticky pen to mount colorful stones to the pre-drawn canvas. There are 20 images to choose from.

A pet brush that steams them clean

FEELNEEDY Pet Steam Brush

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If your pet is getting a bit wild looking (and smelling), use this pet steam brush to brush out that unruly fur while giving it a light steam cleaning. It’s less stressful than a bath but does the job in most cases. The steam is a cool mist, so no one will get burned. Even water-hating pets enjoy this spa treatment, and it's rechargeable, so it's easy for you, too. It comes in two colors.

Gel pens that smell like your favorite essential oils

Lifelines Scented Lava Gel Pen Set, 10-Pack (Multi-Color) - 0.5mm Colored Gel Pens Infused with Scented Essential Oil Blends & Mesmerizing Lava - School Supplies for College Kids & Adults

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Transform your journaling, drawing, or writing into a sensory experience with this 10-pack of scented gel pens. Will the scent of a woodsy forest or a fresh flower help your prose? It will certainly boost your mood. The insides also have lava bubbles that flow up and down as you write for an added touch of fun.

A diffuser that could pass as a fireplace

TMEHM Fireplace Essential Oil Diffuser

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Always wished you had a fireplace? This fireplace diffuser creates the calming and cozy effect of one without the fire hazard or need to move to an old home. It also diffuses humidity and scent into your space to add to the effect. Add some woodsy essential oils to the water you fill it with, and watch the flames it emits diffuse that scent into your space. The flame and tinder colors are adjustable; you control it with a remote, and it comes in three finishes.

A rechargeable mini desk lamp with vintage charm

Bullishman Mini Desk Lamp

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This mini vintage-style lamp looks like something from an old library but glows like a modern nightlight. It’s rechargeable, portable, and has three light modes — warm, natural, and white — controlled by a single touch button. Its small size makes it perfect for desks, shelves, dorm rooms, and cozy reading corners. You can get the chic lamp in five colors.

A black walnut vase for your car that clips right to your vents

INEBIZ Tiny Plant Propagation Station

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Bring the scents of nature to your car’s interior instead of canned perfumes with this tiny plant propagation station that lets you keep a single, scented bloom or a handful of herbs alive. Crafted from black walnut and glass, it’s bound to impress any passenger. Just clip it to the vents, add a bit of water, and enjoy. If you prefer a permanent solution, choose one of the dried flower bouquets that are designed to go with it.

A suncatcher made from stunning prism glass

HDCRYSTALGIFTS Crystal Prism Suncatcher

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Hang this suncatcher in a window and enjoy a light show in your room every time the sun pours in through it. The crystal spins and creates rainbows that travel around the room. “The substantial size and iridescence adds lots of wow factor to any space,” raved one reviewer.

The coolest ball toy you can enjoy in various ways

Tikduck Flying Bouncing Ball Toy

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This ball toy is the coolest thing ever. Simply toss, tap, or slap it to trigger different movements to keep you entertained. It can be utilized indoors or out, and the ball charges via USB, so you don’t have to mess with single-use batteries.

A mini archery set with a metal bow handle that actually works

TIETHEKNOT Mini Archery Bow Set

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Despite its compact size, this archery set functions just like a full-sized one, which is why it is a bestseller on the site. The metal bow is plenty durable, and 10 arrows and a paper target come with it to round out the fun. Recommended for ages 12 and up, reviewers have given it an overall score of 4.5 stars.

Llama pillows that are great for cuddling

Ryttir Ultra Soft Stuffed Llama Stuffed Animal Plush Pillow- 40" Long Fluffy Alpaca Hugging Toy,Hypoallergenic Llama Toys for Kids & Adults

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Tucking a pillow between your knees is a great way to sleep soundly while preventing back pain. But you don’t have to settle for a pillow. This soft stuffed llama is a much cuter option, and it offers a bit of friendly comfort, too. In fact, why not skip pillows altogether and fill the bed with comfy friends willing to act like pillows? There are several colors of llama, a rabbit, a hippo, a dog, and a snake to choose from.

A fidget toy that lets you pluck

rytopt Skin Picking Fidget Toy

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If picking at your skin or hair is your nervous habit, this fidget toy gives you a way to indulge it without doing yourself harm. Tweezer away at the colorful hairs that simulate the sensation of pulling out hairs. “I bought these on the recommendation of my therapist as a way to redirect my skin-picking habit,” said one reviewer. They’ve been surprisingly effective.” There are six styles, and they come with tweezers.

A mug that looks like a coffee pot

EXIGENT Coffee Pot Mug

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When you drink your coffee from this coffee mug, it will look as if you skipped the cup altogether and decided to drink straight from the pot. It’s funny but it’s also practical. The microwave-safe glass can take the heat, the lid is spill resistant, and the handle is big and easy to hold.

A trio of tiny but dangerous box cutters

Eastern Delights Mini Folding Box Cutters (3-Pack)

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These miniature box cutters are a practical way of expressing your obsession with knives. Too small to get you into any real trouble with the authorities, they are each a useful tool that can be looped onto your keychain. They also come with a tin box to store or gift them in.

Colorful pens with funny, sarcastic quotes printed on them

PASISIBICK Sarcastic Ballpoint Pens (12-Pack)

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These sarcastic pens may make you feel just a bit better as you’re working. Each of the 12 ballpoint pens comes in a different bold print with a snarky quote, plus a soft stylus tip for tapping on phones or tablets. The black ink is designed to write smoothly, and there are enough pens in the pack to share the chaos with your coworkers.

A slushy-making cup that freezes drinks in minutes

Zoku Coca-Cola Float & Slushy Maker

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This retro Coca-Cola slushy cup is designed to chill your drink into a frosty treat in minutes — no electricity required. Just freeze the inner core overnight, pour in your chilled soda or smoothie, and run your spoon along the lining to dislodge the homemade slushy. The BPA-free device is designed to work in under seven minutes.

The elephant mug that holds your tea bag

HAPPINESS APPLY HERE Elephant Green Tea Mug

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Get comfortable and get lost in a good book while your tea brews in this green tea mug. When the tea bag is done steeping, pull it out and tuck it into the pocket behind the elephant’s head. There is no need to get up and lose your place. You can keep on sipping and reading for as long as you like. When you get up, cleaning up is simple.

Long-lasting scented candles that come in gorgeous reusable tins

LAJDL Christmas Scented Candle Gift Set (12-Pack)

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Not only are these candles made with eco-friendly soy wax, but every order also includes 12 invigorating scents: apple cinnamon, jasmine, sandalwood, and more. Each candle can burn for more than 20 hours — and you can even repurpose their tins to hold everything from loose change to Bobby pins once they’ve burned down.

Flexible vinyl key cap covers that are easy to spot in a bag

Uniclife Smiley Face Key Cap Covers (24-Piece)

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Brighten up your keychain and distinguish keys with this set of cap covers. Each flexible vinyl cap is 1 inch in diameter and provides a good grip on your keys. Arriving in a pack of 24, they come in eight colors that are vibrant enough to spot in a backpack or purse.

A shower mat that’s like a loofah

MontVoo Loofah Bathtub Mat

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Level up your shower by turning the surface you stand on into a delightful foot scrub with this shower mat that feels like a loofah. Water and soap run right through it. The backing is grippy so you won’t fall. And since it dries quickly when wet, it’s also less likely to develop mildew over time.

Spy pens with invisible ink

STENDA Invisible Spy Ink Pens (Set of 5)

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Leave secret love notes or security intelligence out in the open or secreted in a prearranged drop spot — the way spies do — and have no fears that your message will be read by anyone other than the person you intended it for. These spy ink pens write with invisible ink on one end and shine a light of that ink to make it visible on the other. Give each of your team of spies a pen to share the knowledge. This is a set of five in an assortment of colors.

A multi-tool key for your keychain

Geekey Multitool

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Put this key on your keychain and you will always have a multi-tool with you to tighten a screw, open a box, or pop the top off your beer. It is also a pipe, so you can smoke from it in a pinch. There are over 16 tools hiding in this key, and it is too small to upset anyone at the TSA. “I use it to break down boxes, open bottles, push elevator buttons, etc,” said one reviewer. “I never thought I’d enjoy a little gadget this much.”

A cat-shaped toothpick holder that dispenses 1 at a time

PELEG DESIGN Toothpick Holder

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Make dinner parties a little more fun with this toothpick holder, which is shaped like a cunning cat. Best known as the Pickitty, this holder dispenses one standard-sized pick at a time, saving on waste. It’s crafted from durable hard plastic that won’t scratch and has earned an overall score of 4.6 out of five stars.

Measuring spoons that look like cacti

Sizikato Cactus Measuring Spoons with Base (5 Pieces)

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These cute cactus measuring spoons are both functional and decorative. Instead of storing your measuring spoons away in a drawer, set the pot on a windowsill or counter and arrange the cacti into a plant-like scenario. You can use them to measure, rinse them off, and put them right back in the pot to dry. There are three plant styles to choose from.

A tentacle door handle that can easily transform doors & cabinets

Marsrut Vintage Tentacle Door Handle

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Why take the time to install a boring handle on a door or cupboard when this tentacle door handle exists? Transform a cabinet into a steampunk beauty with several of these and a few screws. Use it as a desk drawer handle or replace the handle on your closet or interior doors. “This cool handle is on our front door,” said one reviewer.

Emotional support squishies

Kingwee Positive Emotional Support Dumpster Fires Plush Toy, 6 Cute Stuffed Fires in 1 Soft Dumpster, Funny Office Accessories Desk Decor, Gag Gift for Coworkers, Women & Men, Stress Relief Plushies

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Whether you want to tuck these dumpster fires into their own plush dumpster, arrange capybaras in a hot tub, or stuff pickles into a squishy pickle jar, there is something comforting, hilarious, and must-have about these plush toys that come with their own housing. There are five scenarios to choose from, and one is them is sure to hit a home run with you or whoever you give it to.

A crystal ball that shows only flowers

MARZIUS Flower Crystal Ball Light

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When you look into this crystal ball, you will see only flowers, which is better than most things you can see in a crystal ball. This one is also a light. Set it on your bedside table, the mantle, or the bathroom vanity to offer a bit of beauty and some ambient light. There are four flowers to choose from.

Tulip candle holders to bring a floral element to any space

VOHO Tulips Candle Holders (3 Pieces)

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These candle holders look like the loveliest tulips, adding a floral element to any space. Each one (three come with) is made from glass — the “petals” are embossed for texture, and the thick stems are green — and has enough space for a tea light or votive.

A disco party light for the toilet

InnoVibe Toilet Disco Light

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Getting up in the night to use the bathroom does not have to be a boring stumble in the dark. This toilet disco light illuminates this trek while transforming the destination into a party. You will return to bed relieved and feeling like you just got home from a rave. It’s easy to adjust the lights to that party suits your style — soothing, energetic — and it turns on automatically when it senses your presence.

A cute deodorizer for the fridge

OTOTO Fun Guy Fridge Deodorizer

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Set this fun guy in your fridge, filled with baking soda, and he will absorb all the bad smells in there and look cute doing it. It’s easy to pop his top off to refill him. And you will have someone to talk to when you open the fridge to stare in there, hoping to find something tasty. There are two styles. One is a mushroom and the other is an animated refrigerator.

A 3D wooden puzzle of a bookstore with laser-cut details

CUTEBEE Book Nook Kit

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Nestle this charming 3D bookstore on a shelf among your other books for the cutest little addition. It’s made from precisely cut wood and comes ready for assembly. With laser-cut pieces, its realistic detailing will delight any bibliophile. Don’t worry: A detailed manual is included.

Slippers that clean the floors

Tamicy Mop Slippers (5 Pairs)

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Pull on these mop slippers, hand them out to everyone in the house, put on some music, and have a dance party. Everyone will get a workout and the floors will get clean. They fit over a mop head, too, if you need to do an after-party touch-up. This is a pack of four pairs in an assortment of colors.

A Snoopy sno-cone machine that includes everything you need

World’s Smallest Snoopy SNO-Cone Machine

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While this Snoopy sno-cone machine might not be the one to break out during parties, it is a cute and functional way to make yourself a tiny treat. The process is simple — crush ice, then shave it, then flavor it, then enjoy it. It comes with all the supplies you need and is ideal for ages six and up.

A crocodile that preps dinner

NEW!! Croc Chop by Fullstar X OTOTO, Vegetable Chopper, Food Chopper, Cool Kitchen Gadgets, Crocodile Onion Chopper, Housewarming Kitchen Gifts, Multifunctional Vegetable Cutter, Cooking Gifts Gadgets

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Drop your vegetables into the mouth of this crocodile onion chopper, and they will never be the same. They will be pan- or plate-ready and chopped into perfect diced pieces. This croc is more than a hilarious sight gag. It is a serious kitchen tool that comes with two sizes of dicing blades, a ribbon blade, and a spiral blade. Having fun can be productive, too.

Slip-on lobster sandals that are surprisingly comfortable

TOTENJS Lobster Sandals

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Your feet will be so cute served up in these slip-on lobster sandals. As you pad around the house or yard, posing as a crustacean, your feet will be protected. Crafted from PVC with a fabric lining, they’re surprisingly comfortable and perfect for the beach or boating. If lobsters don’t grab you, there are other options: shark, fish, and other colors. You can also buy them in eight sizes.

Decorative e-reader charms that won’t damage your port

YOPPIX E-Reader Charms (9 Pieces)

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Book lovers, it might be time to decorate your e-reader, and these charms make the process incredibly simple. Also serving as a dust plug, these acrylic ornaments are scratch-resistant and lightweight for easy travel. But most importantly of all, they won’t damage your port. Nine pieces arrive per purchase, making them perfect to swap out and change up when the occasion calls.

Cute cat figurines that you can stick all over your car

TSTESE Cat Dashboard Ornaments (5-Pack)

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These tiny cat figurines add a splash of whimsy to your car. Stick them to your mirror or dashboard using the included adhesive dots to make every commute feel a little friendlier. The figurines are lightweight and ridiculously cute — so they also make for great desk and shelf decor.

The hand towel that looks like a sheep

Heikrdo Sheep Hand Towel

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Replace that boring hand towel in your bathroom with this adorable and effective sheep hand towel and upgrade everything about the act of drying your hands. It is fun to pet the little guy — and he likes it. His microfiber wool is super absorbent and dries quickly so you never walk away with damp hands or encounter a wet towel. It comes in four colors.

An adorable planter that smiles at you

Original Earthlings Plant Pot

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This adorable plant pot looks like a cute smiling person, and the leaves will look like the hair once you transfer your greenery to the basin. The lightweight planter has a built-in drainage hole and a weather-resistant construction that also allows for outdoor use. The pot comes in standing or sitting varieties.

A thick silicone tray that molds ice into penguins

Nax Caki 3D Penguin Ice Cube Tray

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Whether you’re drinking an adult beverage or just want to make your ice water a little more fun, this penguin tray delivers. Crafted from thick silicone, this tray molds water into penguins that are just over 2 inches wide. It doesn’t leak, is easy to use, and is bound to impress.

A hedgehog that holds the door

Marwood Cute Hedgehog Door Stopper

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If you are using a brick to hold the door open, this hedgehog door stopper is a much better idea. Soft on your feet if you accidentally kick it. Cute enough that you will apologize if you do. It is heavy and decorative so you can set it on a shelf to hold a few books up when you want the door closed. Choose from 17 cute animals, plants, and mythical beings.

Dual-sided markers that create fun roller stamp shapes

AOROKI Curve Highlighter Pens (15-Pack)

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This dual-tip pen set is perfect for students, planners, and anyone who wants their grocery list to look undeniably fabulous. One swipe of the roller tip and suddenly your notes have wavy lines, swirls, and patterns you’d never draw by hand. Each pen also has a fine-tip side for precise writing. With 15 colors, and smear-resistant ink, these pens can make planning genuinely fun.

Little vases for flowers in the car

Kiofs Daisy Flower Car Accessories (3 Pieces)

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These car accessories are an easy way to spruce up your vehicle’s interior, express your love of all things botanical, and enjoy every drive. The tiny vases are filled with bright daisies and are easy to stick to your dash, vents, or wherever you think they should go. “[These] bring so much joy and personality to my car!” said one reviewer. “The flowers dance while I drive, which makes my dashboard look so lively and fun.”

This portable karaoke machine that includes two wireless mics

Kinglucky Mini Karaoke Machine

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This mini karaoke machine turns living rooms into full-on pop concerts — and yes, the set comes with two wireless mics so nobody has to fight for the spotlight. You’ll love the voice-changing effects, colorful lights, and simple Bluetooth setup that lets anyone sing along to anything. The machine is designed to be lightweight for portability and durable enough for enthusiastic performers.

A pry bar for your keychain with an overall score of 4.7 stars

Gear Spool Key Chain Pry Bar

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Attach this keychain pry bar to your EDC, and you will be surprised by how often you reach for it. It can open a box, peel off a sticker, pry things apart, and turn a screw. It’s stylish-looking, too. Reviewers have given it an overall score of 4.7 stars, with one reviewer saying, “Best tool I never knew I needed! This thing is great!”

A hanging planter designed to look like owls on a swing

Swing Owl Hanging Planters for Indoor Plants, Cute Small Succulent Pots with Drainage Hole, Unique Resin Plant Hangers Outdoor, Hanging Plant Holder for String Of Pearls, Gift Ideas for Mother

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This hanging owl planter is pure joy. It features a parent owl and a baby owl swinging together while your plant hangs out above them. The pot is crafted from sturdy resin that’s designed not to crack or fade even when used outdoors. The planter also includes a drainage hole with a stopper for proper moisture control.

Flower vases that look like cheeky cats

MOUGIGI Mini Cat Flower Vases (3-Pack)

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These adorable mini flower vases bring whimsy and flowers to every corner of your home. Insert a few dried flowers into the hole in the top and set them on your desk, bedside table, in front of books on a shelf, or anywhere you need a flash of cute.

A game that’s like writing ransom notes

Ransom Notes - The Ridiculous Word Magnet Party Game

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This fun party game asks you to explain something complex with the random assortment of magnetic words you were dealt. It tests your communication skills and leads to hilarity. “Played with family and coworkers and we laughed our heads off,” said one reviewer. “We picked up the Ransom Notes NSFW Expansion Pack for our game nights, and it has been an instant favorite,” said another. There are four expansion packs.

This wild parrot wine opener

OTOTO Pinot Wine Bottle Opener - Parrot Wine Opener - Wing Corkscrews for Wine Gifts, Corkscrews for Wine Bottles - Wine Opener Manual, Cool Gadgets with Wings, Bar Accessories, Corkscrew Wine Opener

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Next time you open a bottle of wine, make it an event. This parrot wine opener is flashy, festive, and fun. As you deploy the corkscrew, its wings open. Close the wings to pull the cork out. The beak will open a bottle and the parrot’s name is Pinot! Perfection. But if your taste in wine and festivities run to darker hues, there is also a bat named Vino.

The magic that adds vivid colors to your campfire

Magical Flames Cosmic Fire Color Packet (25-Pack)

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With magical flames in your bag of tricks, you will be the life — or magician — of every party where there is a fire. Toss the packets into the flames and watch the wonder. It helps to draw everyone’s attention away from the fire first by pointing eerily into the woods and wondering, “Did you see that?” This is a pack of 25 packets, enough for many magical evenings.

A diffuser that’s a lamp & air purifier

SALKING Essential Oil Diffuser & Salt Lamp

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Himalayan salt crystal lamp? Check. Essential oil diffuser? Yep! Cool mist humidifier? Absolutely. This ultrasonic essential oil diffuser is every calming appliance on your wish list, all wrapped up into one tidy and effective package. It delivers clean air, relaxation, calming scents, and skin-healing moisture, as well as an LED light system with a timer in a small footprint and at an affordable price.

Collagen masks that are so hydrating

PLANTIFIQUE V-Line Collagen Mask for face 5 PCS | Chin Strap for Women & Men | V Line Lifting Mask with Collagen and Hyaluronic Acid V Shape Face Tape Chin | Skin Firming

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Wrap yourself up in this collagen mask and soak up the hyaluronic acid, aloe vera, and seaweed extracts. You will emerge moistened, refreshed, and looking youthful after a 30-minute rest. “After each use, my face feels cleaner, softer, and visibly brighter. It really helps minimize my pores and reduce redness,” said one reviewer.

A wild game of challenges that’s perfect for up to 8 players

Beat That! The Bonkers Battle of Wacky Challenges

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Ready for a challenge? This game of wacky challenges dials them up so you don’t have to think them up. Great for up to eight players, the gameplay involves pulling one of the included 160 challenge cards and testing your skills. You can bet on the outcome, compete with friends, or play alone. It’s all fun. “Our absolute favorite family game!!!” said one reviewer. “We bring it to every family get-together!” There is a core game and one expansion pack.

A LEGO plant set that makes for cute decor

LEGO Plum Blossom Building Set

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Finally — a plant you don’t have to remember to water. This LEGO plum blossom set is fun to build and make for super cute decor when you’re done. The 327-piece set includes an elegant woody stem, vivid red and magenta flowers, as well as a pastel blue pot with a stylish gold band. It brightens desks, dorms, bookshelves, and playrooms, and it’s fun to build solo or with a friend.

A fast & fun marble game challenge

Funwares WobbleBall Marble Balancing Game – 50 Colorful Marbles Stored Inside for Easy Cleanup, Exciting Family Challenge for Kids & Adults, Fun Party Game, 1-4 Players, Perfect Holiday, Birthday Gift

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Stack the marbles onto the bowl. Be careful! If it tips over and spills all the marbles, you lose. You get 50 marbles to work with in this balancing game, and getting them all onto that wobbly base is a challenge that will improve your coordination, fine motor skills, and hand-eye coordination. There are two options: The single-tier bowl or the three-tier one.

A gun that shoots shots

Funwares 6oz Shot Glass Adult Beverage Blaster, 100% Food-Safe Party Sprayer, Leak-Resistant & Mess-Free, Group Game Gift for White Elephant, Backyard or Pool Fun for Splashy Party Fun

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This adult beverage blaster takes shotguns up a notch. Instead of pouring beer from the can down your throat, shoot whatever beverage you want at your mouth at the pull of the trigger. It shoots a 6-ounce stream of whatever you load into it with surprising precision. You can even shoot at people from a distance. “Who knew I needed a gadget that could shoot a shot straight into my mouth like a futuristic party cannon?” said one reviewer. “10/10 would recommend.”

A clever egg dig kit that’s full of dinosaurs

National Geographic Jumbo Dinosaur Egg Dig Kit - Dig Out 12 Dino Figures & Replica T. Rex Tooth from Giant 6" Egg, Dino Egg, Jumbo Egg, Giant Egg, Dinosaur Egg Toys, Educational Science Kits

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If you have always wanted to be the person who discovers a dinosaur while innocently digging in the yard, this dinosaur egg kit can make that dream a reality. Carefully chip and brush away the earth, and you are guaranteed to find quite a large number of dinosaurs. Use the included learning guide to ID your specimens and add them to your collection.

Mini deer-warning whistles that you can stick on your car

Elook Deer Whistles (2-Pack)

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These tiny deer-warning whistles can stick to your car bumper to help alert wildlife to steer clear while you’re on the road. The whistles use the car’s air flow as you’re driving to create ultrasonic waves to warn deer that something is approaching. You can attach each whistle with the included adhesive tape, and the small size means it’ll blend right into your grill.

An air-dry clay kit that helps you make cute animal figures

ARTPAR Air Dry Clay Kits for Kids-Modeling Magic Clay,12 Animals DIY Molding Clay Art Crafts Set,Ultra Light & Soft, Safe & Non-Stick with Sculpting Tools & Tutorials, Unique Gifts for Boys & Girls

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This air-dry clay kit comes with everything you need to start crafting cute animal figures. Each of the 12 included containers has four colors of lightweight, non-sticky clay plus sculpting tools and step-by-step guides to help you create animals like an owl, dog, and more. The clay is designed to stay workable for hours, then dries firm in about 24 hours without baking.

An affordable neon sign in the shape of a smiley face

wootfairy Smiley Face Neon Sign

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Brighten up any room in your home with this fun neon sign. At just $15, it costs less than the price of lunch out with friends — and the attached dimmer switch lets you adjust its brightness up to six levels. One reviewer also wrote that “it’s easy to hang and gives the room a modern look.”

A rose-shaped book light that doubles as dreamy decor

Pulazon Rose Flower Lamp

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This rose-shaped book light looks like romantic decor by day and can be used as a flexible reading lamp at night. The silicone stem bends around your neck, bedpost, or sits upright in a vase, giving you hands-free light for books, crafts, or late-night scrolling. The light can run for up to eight hours before needing to be charged via USB-C cable.

Duck-themed toothbrush holders with a strong suction to keep them stable

OTOTO Duck Toothbrush Holders (2-Pack)

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If you’re going to store your toothbrush upright, it might as well be in a duck holder. These quirky holders come in a pack of two and are backed by suction to get a good grip on counters without slipping or sliding. The feet are water-resistant and can also stick on mirrors if desired.

An easy-to-operate hamburger light with an adjustable gooseneck

Qwifyu Hamburger Desk Lamp

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Equipped with three brightness levels, this hamburger lamp isn’t just cute — it’s also incredibly functional. It takes about four hours to charge fully, but then it works anywhere between six and 34 hours, depending on which lighting range you choose. It includes an adjustable gooseneck and is easy to operate.

A weighted stuffed animal that smells like soothing lavender

Lilly's Love Heatable & Coolable Weighted Stuffed Animal

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When you need a warm hug, look no further than this weighted stuffed animal. It can be heated or cooled to help reduce aches or offer comfort, and it smells like lavender for extra calming benefits. While the sloth is adorable, it also comes in several other versions, from a capybara to a dinosaur.

Solar dandelions that can stay lit for up to 15 hours

BONLION Solar Garden Lights (4-Pack)

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These solar dandelions are a great, if not kooky, way to decorate your exteriors. Since they run on sunlight, you don’t need to worry about maintenance or turning them on and off. After a full charge outside, they’ll stay lit for up to 15 hours. “I have a solar garden and these are some of my favorites,” raved one reviewer.

Squishy toys that look & smell like Hawaiian rolls

Generic Hawaiian Roll Stress Balls (2-Pack)

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Hawaiian rolls on Amazon? Nope, they’re actually squishy toys designed to look and smell exactly like Hawaiian rolls — because, why not? Pull one out whenever you need calming or are just flat-out bored.

A hard-to-solve puzzle that comes with fake corner pieces

Funwares 100-piece ImPuzzable Clear Puzzle

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Perfect for any fan of puzzles, this ImPuzzable may be one of the most challenging ones out there. Not only are the pieces clear, but the box is filled with false edges and corners to add a little bit of (fun) confusion. It’s scored 4.7 stars overall on Amazon and is available in three different piece counts — 100, 200, and a ridiculous 500.

A Taco Bell-themed blind box filled with replica food

MGA's Miniverse Make It Mini Taco Bell Series

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Good for anyone who wants to live más, this MGA Miniverse series is all about the delicious offerings from Taco Bell. While not edible, the blind box surprise ball will contain actual replicas of Taco Bell ingredients and menu items, from a Crunchwrap Supreme to spicy potato soft tacos. The parts can be assembled and then set with resin.

Dog-themed sticky notes that are thick & easy to reposition

Hommie Cute Sticky Notes

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Next time you need to use sticky notes, try a set that’ll actually hold your attention better than a neon square. These dog-themed notes are thick enough so that ink won’t bleed through, and vibrant enough to add a little extra life to your note-taking. They’re easy to reposition and won’t leave any residue behind.

Lightsaber chopsticks with brightly colored LEDs

ChopSabers Lightsaber Chopsticks

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Whether you’re dining or snacking, make it more fun with a pair of lightsaber chopsticks. They include an easy-to-use light-up button and are designed with colorful LEDs to brighten up the dining room. Crafted from plastic, they’re available in a bunch of different color options.

Ergonomic cat-shaped keycaps in soothing pastel colors

KiiBOOM Cute Cat Keycaps Set

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If you’re looking to replace your keyboard’s keys, why not replace them with cat keycaps? Aside from being cute, they’re also ergonomically designed and feature soothing pastels to improve your typing experience. Backed by an incredible overall score of 4.8 stars, the set even comes with spare keycaps for added customization.

A cozy shark onesie that works as a costume & a sleeping bag

inkArts Shark Onesie

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Not too many things in life can double as both a Halloween costume and a sleeping bag, but this cute shark onesie fits both categories. It’s also perfect to wear on days when comfort rules all. Crafted from flannel fleece, it’s designed with a hood and a button closure at the mouth.

A set of super tiny knives for delicate tasks

JAEZZIY Mini Knives (Set Of 4)

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Beyond simply being cute, this tiny knife set is a practical thing to have handy — whether you’re opening mail, opening a package, or slicing a little wedge off a cheese block. With tough stainless steel blades, each knife is barely 2.5 inches long and comes with its own protective sheath. And the included tin gives you a safe place to store them all until you need one.

A squishable night-light that looks like a cuddly axolotl

Mewaii Huggwaii Squishy Axolotl Night-Light

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Night-lights don’t get much cuter than this one, which looks like a little axolotl. It’s made with a squishy silicone design and features three brightness levels to get the vibe right for all sorts of tasks. The rechargeable lamp is also equipped with four white noise sounds for everything you need to help set a soothing bedtime scene.

A genius contraption for seamless cookie dunking

OHSO Little Cookie Dipper

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Many a cookie has been lost to an overconfident dunk attempt, but that never needs to happen again when you have this “little cookie dipper.” Just fill the cup with milk to your preferred dipping level based on the markers along the side (ranging from “toe dipper” to “super dunker.” Then, use the insert to gently lower your cookie in while keeping your hands dry and clean.

Emergency blankets that pack up to the size of your palm

Don't Die In The Woods Extra-Large Emergency Blanket (4-Pack)

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If you’re the kind of person who likes to be prepared for anything — or you want to become that type of person — this emergency blanket set has you covered. From a brand with a very on-the-nose name, the blankets are made with mylar that packs down into a super small, lightweight package. With four in a set, these are perfect for stashing in different spots so you’ll be ready, just in case.

A weird, vertical microwave dish that’s perfect for bacon

MAKIN BACON Microwave Bacon Tray

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Your favorite breakfast meat will be easier to enjoy at all hours of the day with this handy microwave bacon tray. It has three built in racks that let your bacon hang so any excess fat will drip right off and collect in the tray. And it’s dishwasher safe, so cleanup is just as easy as using it.

An irreverent adult coloring book for cat owners

"Cats Being D*cks: A funny adult coloring book for cat lovers" by Julia Kitzes

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If you can relate to the blunt title of this adult coloring book, it was probably made for you. Designed for even the least artistic among us, it features ready-to-color scenes of lovable cats that just so happen to be in the middle of ruining your day — whether they’re squatting on your bath mat, snatching the roasted chicken you just pulled out of the oven, or knocking off your favorite tchotchkes.

Cool, color-changing markers that will delight your inner child

JoyCat 10 Color Changing Highlighter Pens,Dual Tip Magic Markers,Assorted Fluorescent Colors for Art Journaling,Note Taking&School Office Journaling Supplies,No Bleed,Ideal gift&marker for Kids&Adult

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You will feel like a kid again when you use this 10-piece marker set, which features a fun, color-changing design. The dual tips on each end are meant to work together to achieve the cool effect: use the regular side to make your design, then flip to the white tip side to draw over it and watch as the color transforms.

A to-do list pad that doesn’t take itself too seriously

T MARIE Daily To-Do List Notepad

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With this goofy otter-themed notepad, you can stay on task without making it feel like a total chore. It features a section on each page for top priorities, additional tasks, and any important notes. And with 50 sheets in total, it’ll have you covered for almost every week of the year.

Quirky earrings that look like tiny cats dangling from your lobes

Adorable Black Cat Earrings for Women Cute Stud Earrings Halloween Christmas Gifts

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For jewelry that makes a statement — or just makes people laugh — you’ll want to check out these black cat earrings. They go into your ears like studs, with a front piece that looks like a bewildered cat face and a back that looks like the rest of this furry guy is dangling from your earlobe. Best of all, the tail even swings.

A plush throw pillow that looks like your favorite cheesy cracker

Snack Plushies Cheese Cracker Throw Pillow

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You can channel the zingy energy of your favorite snack with this cheese cracker throw pillow. At a more modest 10 by 10 inches, it’s perfectly sized to serve as a quirky accent for your couch, bed, or chair without overpowering the decor. And it features dense, plush fabric that you’ll just love cozying up to (even better if you do so with the real thing, too).

When you think of amazing home upgrades, your mind may immediately go to hiring a contractor — but with the clever products below, you can update every room without any previous DIY know-how. From small changes to better organize a pantry to peel-and-stick wallpaper that’ll make a major impact in your bedroom and so much more without dropping a whole paycheck.

An outlet concealer with a 3-foot extension cord

Sleek Socket Flat Extension Cord

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Use this outlet concealer to tidy up any cables and chargers that have become an eyesore in your home. It has a 3-foot-long extension cord attached so you can keep up to three appliances plugged in and tucked behind your couch or other piece of furniture. It comes with adhesive tracks to stick the cord to the wall neatly, too.

A power switch that makes your appliances easier to control

GE Grounded Power Switch

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If your coffee machine’s on button always ends up in an awkward position that you can’t reach, connect it to this power switch that allows you to control it right from the wall plate. It gives you easier access without creating clutter.

A genius toilet brush that hides in plain sight

Squatty Potty Hidden Toilet Brush

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Free up floor space and eliminate an eyesore by bringing in this hidden toilet brush that attaches to your toilet. It only requires 0.5 inches of space in the back to fit comfortably. Plus, it has an angled brush that makes it a lot easier to clean the bowl.

A night-light wall plate that doesn’t require wiring

SnapPower Plug-in Night Light

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With its dusk-to-dawn sensor, this night-light wall plate eliminates the need to search for any switch or button in the night. It doesn’t require any wiring or batteries; it even frees up an outlet.

An appliance sliding tray that’s subtle yet wildly convenient

Ibyx Appliance Sliding Tray

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A major upgrade when it comes to convenience, this appliance sliding tray can make everything from your air fryer to your coffee machine much easier to reach. It’s made of waterproof bamboo to ensure the entire area always look neat and tidy. Six sizes can be found in the listing.

Nonstick oven liners that catch spills with over 34,000 5-star ratings

ThreadNanny Heavy Duty Non Stick Oven Liners (2-Pack)

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Place these liners on the bottom of your oven to catch spills. When a dish splatters or you accidentally spill food while removing a pan, you won’t have to clean your oven — just remove these and wipe clean. You can even place them in the dishwasher. They can be used in gas or electric ovens as well as microwaves, and toaster ovens. By the way, they can be cut to size.

Cable management boxes that come with cord organizers

TuweChen Cable Management Box

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Handle the cord clutter once and for all with this popular cable box that also comes with mountable clips and ties. Nonslip feet keep it in place whether you rest it on the floor or on a desk. Plus, it’s backed by a 4.6-star overall rating.

Rug corner grippers for indoors & out

NeverCurl Rug Grippers (4-Pack)

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Keep yourself safe from falls and prevent unsightly corner curling by putting down these rug corner grippers to make sure every rug stays flat. They adhere to the bottom and work on multiple floor types — including outdoor tile or stone. And no, they won’t leave behind any sticky residue.

Adjustable solar spot lights to up curb appeal

AUDERWIN Solar Spot Lights Outdoor Waterproof 4 Pack IP65, 63 LED 3 Lighting Modes Spotlights for Yard Garden House Garage Pathway

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Draw attention to architectural features and favorite plants with these four solar spot lights. The heads are attached to sturdy stakes that can be popped right into your yard, and you can direct the light by moving the head up to 120 degrees. They’re UV resistant and designed to handle the weather all year long.

A wooden table lamp with multiple charging ports

Briever USB Table Lamp

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This table lamp deserves a spot next to your bed because it does so much more than just illuminate your room. It’s made with two AC outlets and three USB ports (two USB-A and one USB-C). All your devices can be stored neatly on top of the solid wood base in the three device notches.

Stair treads that come in tons of colors

COSY HOMEER Edging Stair Treads (4-Pack)

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Rather than paying a professional big money, you can upgrade your stairs yourself with this four-pack of stair treads. Each one has a soft top surface and nonslip bottom that won’t leave behind any residue if you ever decide to replace them. When it’s time to refresh the set, simply pop them into the washing machine. Lots of colors (and packs with various amounts) can be found in the listing.

A refrigerator deodorizer that lasts 10 years

Purriko Refrigerator Odor Eliminator

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Pop in this refrigerator deodorizer made with diatomaceous earth and you won’t have to worry about odor for the next 10 years. It doesn’t require any batteries, replacement cartridges, or any other upkeep.

Solar deck lights that stay lit for 10 hours at night

SOLPEX Solar Deck Lights (16-Pack)

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These solar deck lights are small but mighty and can be screwed into place on your deck railing, fence, or steps. The set includes 16 waterproof lights that stay lit for 10 hours per night.

Draft stoppers that also block dust & noise

Benory Door Seal Strip

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These draft stoppers come in a 20-foot roll that you can trim into however many pieces are needed. Attach them to the bottom of your doors and windows to stop any air from sneaking in or escaping. Besides regulating your home’s temperature, it will also block noise and dust. Four colors can be found in the listing.

An adhesive wood-grain strip to update builder-basic mirrors

Teemall Wood Grain Wall Border

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This wood-grain adhesive strip can make builder-basic mirrors look that much more expensive. All you have to do is cut the roll as needed (it’s 32.5 feet long) and stick each piece in place. It’s safe to put in high-humidity areas since it’s waterproof.

Detachable LED night-lights that double as flashlights

HAANGWAN Motion-Sensor Night-Lights (2-Pack)

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This night-light is sleek and modern with a bubble-inflected glow but doesn’t skimp on features. There’s a motion sensor, it’s wireless, and it mounts easily. Magnets keep the light attached to the mount so it can be easily removed from the base to be used as a handheld torch.

A 3D-embossed window privacy film that blocks UV rays

rabbitgoo Window Privacy Film

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Believe it or not, this 3D-embossed window privacy film is good for so much more than stopping your nosy neighbors from getting a peek inside. It will add dimension to your home by reflecting stunning colors and also blocking UV rays (to protect both your skin and furniture).

A wall molding kit with adhesive pieces

Lunghaa Accent Wall Molding Kit

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You can make three 16-by-20-inch rectangular frames with this wall molding kit that’ll transform doors, walls, and even cabinets. Each piece has an adhesive backing that’s easy to work with and a paintable surface to make sure that they fit in with your decor.

Push lights that can be put on a timer

Brilliant Evolution Under Cabinet Lights (6-Pack)

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This six-pack of push lights comes with 18 batteries so you can install them underneath your cabinets immediately. The tap-activated lights come with a remote for adjusting the brightness, setting a timer, and turning them on and off.

A quilted mattress topper that protects your mattress & keeps you cool

MATBEBY Fitted Mattress Pad

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Upgrade your bedroom with this mattress topper because it will protect your mattress from stains and wear and tear. It can also help you sleep better because it promotes airflow to keep your cool so you won’t overheat. Plus, one shopper mentioned that it feels like “sleeping on a cloud.”

Versatile trash bag dispensers with chic bamboo lids

foroyalife Trash Bag Dispenser (2-Pack)

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This pair of trash bag dispensers can be used for just about anything. They can store spices, cotton rounds, and so many other essentials — in addition to being handy for a giant roll of bags. The front opening allows you to easily rip off a piece while the side handles make them a breeze to stack and move around.

A wooden doorbell chime cover box that doubles as decor

GCDS Home Doorbell Chime Cover

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Is a bulky or yellowed doorbell chime box ruining your vibe? This cover box lets you disguise it with a chic pattern (without muffling the sound). The wooden box is also designed to fit almost all standard chimes.

A DIY floor transition strip for a finished look

MYFAMIREA Floor Transition Strip

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Give any room a more finished look with this floor transition strip that you can install yourself. The 16.4-foot-long roll can be trimmed as needed and simply sticks in place via adhesive on the back. The vinyl material can simply be wiped when needed, and it’s scratch resistant to keep it looking good. There are three other colors up for grabs in the listing.

Nice-looking adhesive wall hooks that can hold 10 pounds each

jockcaras Adhesive Wall Hooks (4-Pack)

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Considering that they’re held up by sticky pads, it’s pretty impressive that these four adhesive wall hooks can hold up to 10 pounds each. Four come in a pack; use them by the front or back door, in the bathroom, in a mud room, and beyond.

Adhesive molding that can be cut to size

Conwang Bendable Molding Trim

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Since this adhesive molding is made of flexible silicone, you’ll be able to neatly wrap around corners for a professional look. The trim comes in a nearly 10-foot-long roll that can be cut as needed. Black and transparent versions can be found in the listing.

Peel-&-stick wallpaper that’s a breeze to install

Simon&Siff Peel and Stick Wallpaper

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Considering the fact that this peel-and-stick wallpaper is self-adhesive with a grid on the back, you won’t have any trouble putting it up. Its eye-catching floral pattern has a vintage vibe, and it comes in three shades in the listing.

Smart light bulbs that work with Alexa

OREiN Matter Smart Light Bulb, Smart Light Bulbs Work with Apple Home, Alexa, Google Home, SmartThings, A19 Color Changing Light Bulbs 2.4Ghz WiFi, 800 Lumens Equivalent 60W 4Pack

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Pop these four smart light bulbs into the fixtures that you use the most. This way, when you come home, you won’t even have to put down your things in order to light up the room. Simply control them via the app or use your voice with Alexa or Google Assistant. You can also change their color and even sync them to your music.

A sleek plastic bag holder for a wall or cabinet

Manterio Plastic Bag Holder | Durable Plastic Wall Mount Kitchen Grocery Bag Storage Organizer | Smudge Proof, Fingerprint Resistant | Black

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Garbage bags create clutter, making a mess of your drawer — but this plastic bag holder does a great job at keeping them contained. You can insert them through the top opening and dispense them through the side opening easily after mounting it on your wall or inside a cabinet. It comes in six colors and can be installed with the included screws or adhesive.

A luxuriously smooth satin sheet set that’s better for your hair & skin

BEDELITE Satin Sheets Queen Size Bed Set, Luxury Soft Black Silky Sheets for Hair and Skin, Similar to Silk Bed Sheets Set 4 Pieces with 1 Deep Pocket Fitted Sheet, 1 Flat Sheet, and 2 Pillowcases

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Compared to others, this satin sheet set is better for your skin and hair. Its smooth texture prevents hair breakage, skin creases, and friction. Plus, it feels super smooth against your skin and shoppers reported that it stays cool. This set includes a fitted sheet, a flat sheet, and two pillow cases.

A wall-mounted clothesline with a retractable stainless steel rope

Mustorn Retractable Clothesline

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Use this clothesline to hang delicate clothing that need to be air dried. Unlike other options, it doesn’t take up much space because it’s designed to mount on a wall and it has a retractable stainless steel rope. The rope can be adjusted so it won’t sag. By the way, it’s waterproof, rust-resistant, and sun-proof so it can also be used outdoors.

A foam wedge pillow that fills the gap between your mattress & headboard

Vekkia Full Bed Wedge Pillow for Headboard/Wedge Pillow Headboard/Bed Gap Filler/Headboard Pillow,Pillow Wedge for Headboard Gap Between Mattress and Headboard,Stop Loosing Your Pillows(White)

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Prevent your pillows from sagging and items from falling behind your bed with this wedge pillow that’s designed to fill the gap between your mattress and your headboard. Plus, it can also be used to prop your pillow up so you can sleep more comfortably. It’s crafted from high-density foam to provide comfortable support. Oh, and it has a pocket on each end to store your phone, remote, or glasses.

A shaggy area rug that’s stylish & so soft

EasyJoy Fluffy Area Rug

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Transform any space in your home with this shaggy area rug. It’ll add a touch of opulence without setting you back. It’s made with high-quality faux sheepskin so it’s fluffy and so soft. According to the brand, it features a wear-resistant bottom and a non-slip backing to prevent it from shifting.

A solar address sign with a high-end look

Eyrosa Solar Address Sign

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Friends will have an easier time finding your home when you have this solar address sign in place. Frost resistant and waterproof, you can leave it up year-round. It’s over 1 foot wide for easy reading and comes with all the numbers and letters you need to personalize it.

Wireless stair lights with motion sensors

Brilliant Evolution Wireless LED Stair Lights (3-Pack)

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Going downstairs to get a midnight snack is way safer and easier with these three wireless light panels leading the way. They’ll turn on automatically once you’re near, and because they’re battery powered, you don’t need to worry about placing them near an outlet. They install via self-adhesive backings.

A plush bathroom rug that dries quickly

Smiry Bathroom Rug

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A flat, sad mat bringing down the vibe in your bathroom? This bathroom rug is thick, plush, and it will quickly absorb water and dry so that your floors are left as neat as they were before you came in. The soft chenille fabric comes in lots of colors and sizes in the listing.

Floral decals for showers, windows & walls

sacinora Decorative Wall Sticker

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These floral wall decals have a semi-glossy finish that will great on your shower door or walls. The pieces are designed to stick to glass, tile, wood, plastic, and smooth walls for a personalized feel.

Tiny gold sparrows to decorate your hinges

WallerTree Sparrow Hinge Heads (3-Pack)

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Imagine how surprised all your guests will be when they spot these sparrow hinge heads in each doorway. The tiny birds are just the thing you need to add a unique detail to your space. And since they’re magnetic, putting them in place can be done in one second. Three come in a pack.

Calming sleep sprays infused with melatonin, lavender & chamomile essential oils

Sleep Spray with Melatonin & Essential Oil Blend

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Keep these sprays by your bedside for those nights when you’re having trouble falling asleep. They’re infused with melatonin, lavender, and chamomile essential oils which can help you relax and fall asleep. You can spray them in your shower, on your body, and on your pillows, and sheets.

A budget-friendly shower caddy set that doesn’t require drilling

YASONIC Adhesive Shower Caddy (6-Pack)

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I doubt you’ll find a better deal than this shower caddy set. It comes with three large shelves, a toothbrush holder, a soap dish, and a row of hooks. Quite literally everything you can possibly need for a shower or bath can be held on the rustproof pieces. They’re available in everything from gold and pink to classic black; everything installs with self-adhesive hook strips.

Stretchy furniture leg protectors with soft felt bottoms

Aneaseit Chair Leg Floor Protectors - 1 1/2" x 32 pcs Dark Walnut - Felt Bottom Silicone Pads for Hardwood Floors & Furniture Feet - Rubber Caps for Chairs - Medium

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These floor protectors come in several colors (including clear) so you can cover your furniture legs without creating an eyesore. Their silicone material can easily stretch over different shapes so that their soft felt bottoms are ready to glide smoothly across your floors. The set comes with 32 pieces to cover plenty of pieces.

Light-filtering lace curtains that come in 19 colors

Sutuo Home Ivory Lace Curtains (Set of 2)

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Boost privacy and filter the light entering your space with these two panels of lace curtains. Their detailed embroidery has a vintage feel, and the pair is available in 19 colors (and lots of lengths) so you can find a match for your room’s color palette.

A tool mount that will save you space

AceMining Wall-Mount Broom Holder

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Regain floor space by placing up to nine brooms or mops on this tool mount. It has a mix of hooks and clamps so even tools without loops at the end can be neatly stored. You’ll be able to walk more freely around your basement or garage once you make the switch.

Kitchen labels for a streamlined pantry

Talented Kitchen Pantry Labels (135 Count)

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Your pantry and counter will instantly look more chic once you pop one of these kitchen labels onto every container you have. This pack comes with 135 pieces (including numbers) that are printed in cursive. Everything will be easier to locate so you can get through any recipe with ease.

A self-adhesive cable management kit that hides cords

EVEO Under-Desk Cable Management Kit

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Make your home look so much better with this cable management kit that hides cords so they won’t be an eyesore. They’re self-adhesive so you can stick them under your desk, behind furniture, or on walls. This set includes six units so you can make a raceway to conceal cords while directing them where they need to go.

Bedsheet straps that will make your room as neat as a hotel

5 STARS UNITED Bed Sheet Straps (4-Pack)

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These bedsheet straps won’t damage delicate fabric but will manage to keep it in place so you don’t have to deal with a corner popping off. The set will also get rid of wrinkles so that your bed looks as neat as one you’d find in a hotel. They’re well worth the few minutes that they take to set up (you don’t need to remove your mattress to do it, either).

Smokeless LED candles crafted with real wax

Eywamage Flameless Glass Candles (3-Pieces)

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Set the mood for a cozy night with these LED candles. Unlike real ones, you won’t have to worry about smoke, an open flame, or remembering to blow them out. They’re battery-operated and include a remote so you can turn them on and off, adjust the brightness level, and set a timer from the comfort of your couch. By the way, they look so realistic because they feature glass jars, real wax, and flickering flames.

Magnetic curtain tiebacks that come in lots of colors & shapes

NICEEC Magnetic Curtain Tiebacks (2-Pack)

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Boost the natural light in any room with these magnetic curtain tiebacks that don’t require any drilling. They come in a pair and boast magnets strong enough to work with even thicker panels. Each one is 18.9 inches long, and they come in lots of colors and magnet shapes.

An indoor plant stand that matches any decor

SUEH DESIGN Plant Stand Indoor, Metal Plant Stand Round Plant Table Heavy Duty Plant Stool Flower Pot for Indoor Outdoor Home Decor, 1 Pack Short

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This goes-with-anything indoor plant stand elevates any potted plant (literally) for a more intentional look. It’s made of rustproof metal that’s strong enough to support up to 50 pounds. It stands 8.7 inches tall and a taller version can also be found in the listing.

A wireless chime that can be placed on any window or door

SanJie Wireless Door Chime Sensor, When Door Opens, Entry Alarm for Business/Home/Kids, 5 Adjustable Volume Ringer Alert 2 Sensors + 1 Receivers, 500 FT Range,26 Chimes

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This wireless door chime sensor doesn’t need to be tied down to one place. It comes with two receivers that you can place on any windows or doors so that you are alerted when they open. And no, it won’t be a blaring alarm. You can actually choose between 55 different chimes in four volumes, topping out at 110 decibels.

Air-purifying pads for ceiling fan blades

Barnakl Ceiling Fan Filters (3-Pack)

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Instead of blowing dust and debris around every time you turn on your fan, consider adding these pads to your fan blades. They’re made with activated coconut shell carbon and they have millions of microscopic pores that capture dust, odor, and VOCs. Plus, they’re easy to install — just peel and stick. The best part? They’re not even noticeable from below.

Fresh microfiber bedsheets that won’t wrinkle

HC COLLECTION Bed Sheets (4 Pieces)

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Treat yourself to a new set of microfiber bed sheets without breaking the bank. This set feels just as luxurious as more expensive options and won’t wrinkle, fade, or pill over time. The set includes a fitted and flat sheet, as well as two pillowcases. Choose from various bed sizes and colors in the listing.

Fresh microfiber bedsheets that won’t wrinkle

HC COLLECTION Bed Sheets (4 Pieces)

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Treat yourself to a new set of microfiber bed sheets without breaking the bank. This set feels just as luxurious as more expensive options and won’t wrinkle, fade, or pill over time. The set includes a fitted and flat sheet, as well as two pillowcases. Choose from various bed sizes and colors in the listing.

Adhesive cable clips that won’t leave behind residue

Lamicall Cable Clips (6-Pack)

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These adhesive cable clips will keep your wires in place thanks to their sticky backing that won’t peel off yet also won’t leave behind a residue. You’ll find you can go through your day much more efficiently when everything is at easy reach. Six of the spring-closure clips come in a pack.

A kitchen sink caddy with an absorbent base

Yofidra Kitchen Sink Caddy

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Puddles are not chic. Luckily, this kitchen sink caddy has enough room for your sponge, soap, and any other cleaning accessories. They’ll stand tall between the three sections as the absorbent stone base keeps everything dry. Three styles and two sizes can be found in the listing.

Door handle shields that reduce noise & damage

Xfenvs Door Knob Wall Shields (6 Pieces)

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Not only will these six door handle shields keep your walls from ending up with scratches and scuffs — they’ll also reduce the noise level in your home. The six rubber pieces can be adhered into place.

Cord organizers that cut small appliance clutter

Wrap-It Storage Cable Clamps (24-Pack)

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Keep your chargers and wires exactly where you want them with this 24-pack of cord organizers. Each flexible piece can wrap around the cord itself and keep it adhered to either your appliance, wall, or table, keeping them hidden until needed.

Wood-grain contact paper that you just peel-&-stick to upgrade surfaces

COSNIGHT Wood Grain Contact Paper

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Use this contact paper to hide damage on surfaces or to update old furniture. It features a realistic wood grain finish and comes in three color options as well as various sizes. It’s easy to apply because it has an adhesive backing. Not only is it great for tables, counters, and cabinets, but it can also be applied walls as well.

A rainfall showerhead with a high-pressure stream

GURIN Shower Head High Pressure Rain, Luxury Bathroom Showerhead with Adjustable Angles, Anti-Clogging Silicone Nozzles - Oil Rubbed Bronze, 6 Inch Round

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Make your bathroom look like a fancy spa with this rainfall showerhead that’s has over 90 anti-clogging jets. They use tiny air bubbles to create high pressure so you can efficiently wash out all your hair products. And it comes in just about every rich-looking finish you can imagine — including oil-rubbed bronze and shiny gold.

A cushioned anti-fatigue mat with over 14,000 5-star ratings

KitchenClouds Cushioned Anti-Fatigue Kitchen Rug

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You can use this mat just about anywhere like your home office or kitchen. It’s best to put it somewhere where you stand a lot because it can provide support to reduce lower back pain and pressure on your feet, knees, and joints. It’s designed with a top surface that’s resistant to stains and water, making it easy to clean. It has a high-density PVC cushioned core and non-slip bottom to prevent slips.

A decorative glass foaming hand soap dispenser

Malachi Foaming Hand Soap Dispenser

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Although washing your hands might not seem like fun, this soap dispenser will at least make it feel more luxurious. It turns any soap into a foam — just mix 80% water with 20% of your fave liquid soap. It also helps soap last longer too because a little goes a long way. Plus, it’s made of glass and features a decorative diamond pattern.

Drawer organizers with 64 individual cells

Criusia Drawer Organizers (3-Pack)

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You drawers will be so tidy, you’ll be able to get ready faster because you can find what you need without rummaging through a messy pile with these organizers. This set includes three organizers — one with two with 24 medium-sized cells and one with 16 larger cells. They’re great for socks, undies, ties, and other small items that cannot be hung. By the way, they can be folded compactly to store when they’re not in use.

A drying rack that folds flat between uses

Anjuer Laundry Room Drying Rack Wall Mounted Clothes Hanger Folding Wall Coat Racks Aluminum Home Storage Organiser Space Savers Silver 2 Rakcs with Rod

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You may think you don’t have space for a drying rack but this models lets you fit one in nearly any room. It mounts to your wall and can be folded in when not in use to save space. The rack is nearly 1 foot wide, and it can hold up to 60 pounds at a time.

3-tier hanging baskets with hooks that rotate 360 degrees

Sonyabecca 3-Tier Hanging Laundry Basket (3-Pack)

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These hanging baskets are designed to attach to wire shelving or racks. You can hang them individually or attach them to each other. They have rotating hooks so you can adjust the angle easily. Plus, they have a raised edge to keep items secure. They’re perfect for your pantry, laundry room, or closet.

Heat & air vent deflectors that are magnetic

Home Intuition Magnetic Heat and Air Deflector

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Ensure that airflow is directed where you want with these vent deflectors. They can be attaches to vent covers and AC units to redirect airflow so you can be comfortable. They can be mounted easily on metal surfaces because they’re magnetic. In case your vent isn’t metal, they include adhesives. They’re expandable and crafted from heavy-duty plastic.

Under-bed storage containers with clear windows & wheels

Yecaye Under Bed Storage (2-Pack)

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Tuck last season’s clothing or items you don’t use often away with these under-bed containers that maximize space. They’re designed with clear windows so you can see what’s inside without zipping them open and they have wheels that makes it easy to slide them out. Oh, and they have strong metal frames so they’re durable enough to hold up to 66 pounds.

A rechargeable bird lamp with 3 color temperatures

VoMii Small Bird Table Lamp

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Add this lamp to a table, shelf, or counter to add a touch of nature to your home. It features a faux woodgrain finish and it’s shaped like a bird. The bird can be removed from the stand and used as a handheld light. It’s rechargeable, dimmable, and features three color temperature options. Depending on the setting, it can last up to 12 hours on a single charge.

A magnetic door chime crafted from brass and beech wood

Dsonejagr Magnetic Door Chime Bell (2-Pack)

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This door chime is beautifully designed with a beech wood base and a solid brass bowl. It’s a great alternative to a door bell if you want something different and it emits a calming chime sound when a door is opened or closed. It’s easy to mount on a metal door because it has a magnetic base. It also comes with adhesive strips so it can be attached to other surfaces.

A hanging 3-tier basket that maximizes storage space

Wymulot 3-Tier Hanging Basket

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Place this hanging basket on the back of a door or on a wall to maximize storage space just about anywhere in your home. It prevents clutter from accumulating on counters or floors since you’ll have a spot to store various items like books, electronics, and other small accessories. It features three tiers that can be detached to use individually or to configure them in different ways.

Decorative mini crystal lamps that are battery operated

MJ PREMIER Battery-Operated Table Lamps (2-Pack)

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Designed with amber glass shades featuring an embossed pattern, these lamps sparkle and add ambient lighting to your home. Plus, they’re battery operated so you can move them around from room to room. One shopper wrote, “These lamps have all of the ambience of candles without the risk. The fact that I can place them wherever I want them without a cord is extremely convenient.” They automatically shut off after six hours to conserve energy.

A stand-up weed puller tool that’s so effortless to use

Melissa and Harry Stand Up Weed Puller Tool

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You’ll never have to bend down and strain your back to remove weeds with this stand-up weed puller tool. Much like the name suggests, it allows you to remove weeds while standing because it’s designed with a long handle. It also has a 4-claw head that allows you to penetrate soil and lift weeds effortlessly. Plus, it doesn’t just pull weeds out, it removes them at the roots so they won’t grow back.

A vinyl wall baseboard trim that protects walls from scuffs

FONUNO Vinyl Wall Baseboard Molding Trim

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This vinyl baseboard trim is easy to install — just peel and stick. They add a finishing touch to a room and seal the gap between your floors and your walls. Plus, they provide protection from scuffs that can be caused by shoes of cleaning tools like vacuums and brooms. It’s made from high-quality vinyl that’s durable, flexible, and easy to trim to size.

Versatile hook & loop adhesive tape that keeps cushions in place

Skyneo Heavy Duty Hook and Loop Tape Adhesive

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Keep this hook and loop adhesive tape on hand because it can solve a bunch of problems in your home. For starters, it can be used to keep couch and chair cushions in place so they won’t shift. It’s especially great for outdoor seating, so cushions don’t blow away in the wind. It can be cut to size and doesn’t require tools since it has an adhesive backing on one side and hooks and loops on the other so they attach to each other. It can also be used to keep rugs in place, to hang photos, or to attach power strips to walls or furniture.

Backyards are full of problems we’ve collectively decided to ignore. Mosquitoes. Awkward lighting. Bugs on your food. Sun in your face. But every once in a while, someone invents a weirdly specific solution that will hands down change your life. From sculptural lights that completely transform the space to whimsical, fairy-like features that add much-needed personality, these products manage to blend strange and weird with positively delightful. The one thing they have in common? They make outdoor living noticeably better. So keep scrolling, add to cart, and then head outside to enjoy.

Metal clips to hang decor from your brick walls

Holiday Joy Brick Clips (4-Pack)

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Just because you live in a brick home doesn’t mean you can’t decorate it. You just need these genius clips. They firmly clasp onto the side of the brick so you can hang plants, wreaths, decor, signs, bird feeders, lights — you name it — without worry. They can each hold up to 25 pounds.

Hanging lanterns with a realistic flame effect

Dynaming Solar Flame Hanging Lights (2-Pack)

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These hanging lanterns have such an old-school vibe that instantly elevates the look and feel of your garden. The key is that they have a cool, realistic flame-like effect that might just transport you to a cobblestone road in London. Solar powered, they charge in just eight hours, automatically turning on at dusk and off at dawn.

A curved wooden pathway to accent your garden

Plow & Hearth Curved Hardwood Pathway

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This curved wooden pathway is a gorgeous way to create a walking path around your garden, making it feel cozy while also encouraging people not to step on your hard-earned flowers and plants. It’s made with weather-resistant hardwood reinforced with wire and rubber spacers that allow water to effectively drain instead of pool up. The nonslip coating ensures it’ll feel steady underfoot, too.

Concrete sealant that fills gaps & cracks in your deck or walkway

DAP Textured Concrete Premium Elastomeric Filler & Sealant

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While this concrete sealant may not seem bougie at first, it transforms your driveway, walkway, or deck by filling in any gaps, cracks, and holes, making it all look good as new. It creates a waterproof and weatherproof seal, curing in just 24 hours. It’s also paintable so you can get it to completely match with your existing concrete.

Solar-powered lights hidden in realistic-looking rocks

Timeflies Solar Rock Lights (2-Pack)

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If you want to add some solar-powered lighting to your yard, but don’t love the look, how about hiding them in these realistic-looking rocks? With just six hours of sunlight, they can work for up to 10 hours at night, giving you a targeted and wide-reaching spotlight to illuminate your deck, pathway, garden, or perimeter.

Artificial geraniums that spruce up your yard without any maintenance

UOROMI Artificial Geranium Flowers

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If you love the look of fresh flowers but can’t quite manage the maintenance, these artificial geraniums will fool everyone into thinking you’ve got a green thumb — or you hired a professional. The bundles have long, slightly adjustable stems, multiple leaves, and realistic-looking flower petals that are sure to impress.

Corrugated metal garden edging that protects & shows off your plants

Snugniture Corrugated Metal Garden Edging (10 Feet)

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Add an industrial-chic vibe to your garden with this corrugated metal edging. The durable construction withstands all kinds of weather and temperatures and it can be cut to size to fit your garden like a glove. Not only does it make your yard look more intentional, but it also acts like a little wall to help protect your plants from accidental damage.

Solar globe lights with a gorgeous cracked glass finish

JKIMK Solar Globe Lights (4-Pack)

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Reviewers are obsessed with these solar globe lights because of how well they work and how chic the cracked glass surface is. They’re waterproof and weatherproof, install on hard surfaces or stake into grass or soil, and charge all day to work all night.

A fairy garden door to bring some whimsical magic to your yard

MasGo Fairy Garden Doors

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Who doesn’t want to add some whimsical fun to their yard? This fairy door and window set can turn any tree, wall, or rock, into a tiny fairy home. The windows even glow in the dark for an added touch of fun. Reviewers also love the quality, and one wrote, “Well made and STURDY. It will definitely withstand the weather with no problem.”

A waterproof outdoor rug trimmed with built-in lights

HAUSHOF Outdoor Rug

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Talk about weird but genius: This outdoor rug not only makes your space feel cozier, but it also has built-in LED lights around the perimeter to set the vibe instantly. It’s completely waterproof and easy to clean — important for high-traffic, outdoor spaces. It even comes with rug stakes to prevent the corners from blowing up in the wind.

A double-sided hanging mural that looks like stained glass

Jauageon Rustic Outdoor Flag

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Made of burlap, this yard flag was designed to look like stained glass showcasing dragonflies in a poppy flower field. It’s a stunning addition to your yard that’s lightweight and easy to hang on your porch or near your mailbox, but still offers the look of heavy stained glass.

An LED net light that completely covers the roof of your patio or pergola

Eueasy Outdoor LED Net Lights

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This LED net light covers the roof of your porch or pergola, giving you a starry night’s sky no matter where you are. It has eight modes — from flashing to twinkling — and it’s easy to adjust the mode with a button whenever you’re feeling a new vibe. It measures 10 feet by 10 feet and you can connect up to three sets to truly make a statement in your yard. “The lights look amazing under my outdoor canopy!” one reviewer wrote. “They went up easy and give a great ambiance!”

L-shaped deck lights that perfectly fit the edge of banisters & handrails

SOLPEX Solar Deck Lights (16-Pack)

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“Absolutely love these patio lights,” one reviewer wrote. “They create such an elegant and romantic atmosphere on my deck. The warm glow is soft and inviting — not too bright, just perfect for relaxing evenings.” They have an L-shaped design that can be installed onto the edge of a banister or railing with adhesive tape or screws, illuminating the perimeter of your space all night long. Reviewers also noted they last all night without dimming.

Heavyweight outdoor curtains that add shade without blocking the view

TOWN & COUNTRY BASICS Heavyweight Curtains

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If you want to add shade to your space without blocking the breeze, eliminating natural light, or ruining the view, you need to check out these curtains that give your deck or patio a total cabana vibe. The panels are reversible so they look great from every angle. They’re water repellent and durable enough for everyday use without worry.

Interlocking deck tiles that instantly elevate your patio or deck

GREEN ALLUVIUM Premium Acacia Wood Interlocking Deck Tiles, 9 PCS 12"x12"x0.9" Floor Tiles, Waterproof Wood Flooring for Backyard & Outdoor Patio Decor, All Weather Use (Golden Teak – Striped Pattern)

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Whether you want to spruce up the flooring of your porch or add a deck onto the grass, these interlocking deck tiles are a gorgeous way to instantly elevate your space. Made of premium acacia wood, these tiles can be added or removed to create the perfect size and shape you’re looking for. They have drainage slats to make sure water doesn’t pool on the top. And since they’re already pre-finished and sealed, once you get them, you’ll be ready to snap them together.

Floating bee islands that allow pollinators to drink without drowning

DECOHS Floating Bee Island (4-Pack)

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These floating bee islands can be placed inside a pond or birdbath to give bees and butterflies an opportunity to drink without risk of drowning. The honeycomb design allows bees to land and walk on them, keeping them afloat so they can drink up and get ready to keep pollinating. They’re also a great way to attract more bees and butterflies to your garden with very little work on your part.

A bird-shaped watering can that doubles as yard decor

FLHJYF Metal Bird Watering Can

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Only use this bird-shaped watering can if you want to add some whimsy to your life on a daily basis. Made of metal with a watercolor-like design that looks playful and fun, it can hold half a gallon of water, which is surprising considering the small size and how easy it is to carry. And when you’re not using it, you can leave it on your porch and show it off as a bit of outdoor art.

Hanging lanterns that are covered in little fairy lights

Joomer Solar Hanging Ball Lights (2-Pack)

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Hang these lanterns from a tree in your yard and they will become an instant focal point. It’s the elegant round shape and foldable design that make them truly stand out. They’re covered in string fairy lights that have eight modes — from flashing to twinkling to steady — and they charge during the day to work for up to 10 hours at night.

A garden light that looks like a snail holding a lantern

QZJDDZSW Solar Garden Snail Statue

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Why settle for a boring light when you can have one that doubles as a sculpture in your garden? This snail sculpture is holding a solar-powered lantern. Place it on the floor of your garden to create instant fun and whimsy. At only 8 inches high, it’s such a hidden little gem that will absolutely delight you and your guests every time you’re in the backyard.

A sturdy organizer to neatly store all your garden tools & accessories

DAOUTIME Garden Organizer

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This metal organizer features a gridded base that can hold rakes, shovels, cleaning supplies, and other long-handled tools. It has hooks on the side for smaller shovels or hoses, and a shelf on the bottom for cleaning solution, gardening gloves, and whatever else you need to keep your outdoor space looking and feeling neat and tidy. Plus the whole thing is on wheels so you can take all your supplies with you wherever you need to do a little work.

Hanging lanterns with a minimalist pineapple theme

JHPGEOE Outdoor Solar Hanging Lanterns (2-Pack)

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Make your backyard feel like a tropical vacation with these pineapple-shaped lanterns. You can hang them from shepherd’s hooks, trees, brick clips — you name it. They’re super lightweight, durable, and waterproof — all important for any outdoor lighting options. They even feature wrought iron leaves. “I have many solar lights and these are favorites,” one reviewer wrote. “The design is very simple but effective.”

A pure copper disc that keeps birdbath water clean enough for drinking

Mellbree Bird Bath Copper Disk, 0.6mm Reinforced 99.99% Pure Copper Cleaning Disk for Physical Safe Clean Water All-Season, Universal Fit for Outdoor Birdbaths, Bowl, Bird Bath Solar

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This copper disc works like magic. Seriously. Made of 99.9% pure copper, just place it inside the water of a birdbath to remove buildup and keep the water clean and safe for your birds year-round. The disc extends the need to clean from every few days to every few weeks, saving you a ton of time scraping slime. This way, you can make sure the birds visiting your yard are always happy.

Wasp nest decoys that prevent hornets from settling in your backyard

DECYOOL Wasp Nest Decoy (6-Pack)

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These fake wasp nests are the weirdest, most essential thing you can put in your yard this season. They hang in trees and are designed to look like wasp nests despite being made of lightweight material. Because wasps, yellow jackets, and hornets don’t like settling near other colonies, if they see one of these, it tricks them into thinking the area is taken so they move away. The material is waterproof and built to last outside a long time so you can focus on enjoying the outdoors, not avoiding stings.

Bamboo edging that adds the perfect finishing touch to your space

HTWNK Short Bamboo Fence (47 Inches)

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This short bamboo fence is the perfect finishing touch to your yard, pathway, garden, and more. It’s made of bamboo sticks of similar but varying heights and widths to create a more natural, organic look. They’re very flexible so you can maneuver them around corners or into a curved shape without breaking. They come with stakes that help secure them into the ground, too.

Starfish wind chimes with built-in, solar-powered lights

Toodour Solar Wind Chimes

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With gorgeous sea star accents, a waterproof design, and built-in solar-powered lights, this wind chime takes things to the next level. Made from natural seashell glass, the wind chime makes a gorgeous sound when it catches a light breeze, filling your space with calm and relaxing music. Bonus? It’s waterproof so you don’t to take it in if it rains. And the lights have two modes and can glow for up to 10 hours after a single four-hour charge in the sun.

A bird feeder that turns your favorite tree into a living sculpture

Juegoal Tree Face Decor

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This isn’t an ordinary bird feeder, it’s also the most adorable backyard decor. It comes with eyes and a mustached mouth, inside of which is a little bird feeder. You can attach the whole thing onto a tree to make a fun, whimsical statement in your yard. The eyes also absorb light during the day and glow in the dark which looks so cool and spooky at night. Plus, it comes with screws and has built-in keyholes that make installation a total breeze.

Solar-powered step lights that illuminate the sides for maximum coverage

PATIOWIN Solar Step Lights for Outside,24 LEDs Solar Stair Lights Waterproof IP65,Solar Deck Lights Outdoor for Yard, Porch, Front Door, Stair, Step, Patio, Deck(6 Pack, Cold White)

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The best part about these solar-powered step lights is that the actual LEDs are on the side so they can sit in the corner of the stair — totally out of the way — to illuminate the entire step. This way, you can minimize trips and falls at night. They’re ultra thin, lightweight, and waterproof, and on a single charge, they can light up for up to eight hours at night. “I am SO happy with these lights!” one reviewer wrote. “These are perfect with the entire light tucked into the corner of the steps, with a lovely golden glow.”

Ant moats that prevent insects from infiltrating your bird feeders

TERULF Ant Moat for Hummingbird Feeder (4-Pack)

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If you have a hummingbird feeder, you need to keep sticky-fingered insects out with these ant moats. Simply fill the upside down umbrella-shaped moat with water and hang it between the hook and the feeder. This way, when ants try to trail their way up there, they’re stopped by the moat and can’t go any farther. The moat is clear so you can always see when it’s time to refill the water level.

Glass globes that water your plants when you’re away

Little Green Leaf Automatic Plant Watering Globes Self Watering Planter Inserts (Set of 6) | Hands Free Multicolor Glass Bulbs | Planter Spikes to Support Indoor & Outdoor Plant Health (350ml)

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Keep your plants optimally hydrated whether you’re home or away with these plant-watering globes. With 6-inch stems, they fill up with 9 ounces of water and can be stuck directly into the soil to automatically release moisture when the soil gets dry. They can regulate water flow for up to 14 days which is perfect to keep them thriving when you’re on vacation. You can even adjust whether you want the water to release slowly over 14 days or faster over seven.

Outdoor hooks that make it easy to hang string lights anywhere

Galetcy Hooks for Outdoor String Lights (100-Pack)

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These hooks feature two arms to keep string lights in place without any swinging or slipping. They use adhesive tape to secure to a wall, fence, or railing, so you can use them without creating any holes or damage to your space. They’re waterproof, UV resistant, and they stick to vinyl siding, painted wood, metal, and smooth walls with ease. “These hooks finally don’t fall off when it rains and are clear so you don’t even notice they are there,” one reviewer wrote.

Metallic bumblebee sculptures to accent your garden

Yungeln Metal Bumblebee Decor (4-Pack)

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Made of metal, these adorable bee sculptures add subtle charm to your outdoor space without much effort. They hang on a tree or fence to create a fun visual and instantly put a smile on your face when you find it. “I try to have something blooming in the garden year round, but this fence decor adds cheerful whimsy and year round color effortlessly,” one reviewer wrote.

Hanging balls of natural cotton to help birds build their nests

winemana Bird Nesting Material Holder for Hummingbirds (3-Pack)

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These hanging balls are filled with natural natural cotton that provides nesting material for local birds, encouraging wildlife to make a home in your yard. The birds pick at the fibers, giving them soft stuffing for their nests. “We were very pleased when a gold finch landed and started pulling material filling her beak.” one reviewer wrote. “She flew off with her mate. I’m so happy to have purchased.”

Extra-long gardening gloves with reinforced palms to protect your hands

SLARMOR Long Gardening Gloves

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Calling all gardeners: These gloves are going to totally save your hands and arms when you’re planting, weeding, pruning, mowing, landscaping, or doing any other yard chore. They have extra-long sleeves with adjustable cuffs so they don’t fall off. The hands are made of thorn-proof cowhide leather with reinforced palms for extra protection. Despite all the reinforcement, the gloves are still super breathable so you won’t sweat yourself pruny in there.

A hanging light that looks like the cutest flying ladybug

GoGnome Hanging Bee Decor

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Hang this adorable 5-inch light on a tree, place it on a bush, or display it on the ground, and it’s sure to make you smile and impress your guests. Not only is it adorable — it’s designed to look like a happy ladybug with eyes, feet, and wings — but it also has a solar-powered light inside that charges all day to automatically turn on at night. The light is visible 360 degrees around and because it’s made of metal and brass, it’s super weather resistant for year-round use.

Metal plant sculptures that add height & dimension

Homight Garden Ornament (2-Pack)

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Made of super-strong and durable iron, these metal garden ornaments are designed to look like agave plants and can decorate your backyard all year-round. The sculptures feature 12 leaves with three different heights to make it feel more organic and natural. They can be placed on solid ground or staked into grass or soil. And they’re a little flexible so you can slightly bend the leaves if you want to make the plant taller or wider.

Vinyl siding hooks to hang decor, lights, & plants without damage

MIUKAA Vinyl Siding Hooks (4-Pack)

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If you live in a home with vinyl siding, these hooks allow you to hang wreaths, plant boxes, lights, signs, and other decor without worrying about creating any damage. They’re specifically designed to clip in between two siding pieces to hold up to 12 pounds of decor with ease. They work on traditional lap, Dutch lap, and beaded lap siding types and allow you to decorate your space without screws, holes, or tools of any kind.

Magnetic grill lights with flexible arms

LED Concepts Magnetic Grill Lights (2-Pack)

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If you’re grilling into the night, you no longer need to rush when the sun goes down thanks to these magnetic grill lights. Attach them to the top of the grill and bend the adjustable arms to give you light exactly where you need it. They’re battery powered so they don’t have any tricky wires, and the aluminum construction is both weather and heat resistant.

A DEET-free mosquito repellent that creates a 15-foot shield

Thermacell Patio Shield Mosquito Repeller

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Save your summer by fending off those pesky mosquitoes with this repeller. It uses DEET-free technology to keep them up to 15 feet away so you can enjoy your outdoor hang without getting eaten alive. It starts working immediately and runs for up to four hours, changing colors when it’s time to replace the repellent insert. It’s scent free, and doesn’t use any smoke or flames so it’s safe around families and pets.

A lattice garden pot that’s actually a cute place to store your expandable hose

Suncast Lattice Hose Pot

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This garden pot has a lattice-inspired look that feels organic and traditional, giving you the perfect spot to secretly store your hose so you don’t have to look at the tangled mess all day. It can hold up to 300 feet of expandable hose and features a bottom opening to keep the hose connected to the spigot so you don’t have to add and remove it every time. It even has drainage holes in the bottom to prevent water from pooling.

A gutter downspout extension that looks like a whimsical sculpture

GARDEN WHISPER Gutter Downspout Extension

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It’s important to make your outdoor area feel fun and personalized, and it’s also important to make sure that water from your gutters doesn’t pool around your foundation. Now, you can do both things at once with this downspout extension sculpture. Not only does it direct water farther away from the base of your home, but it features an adorable cave design with mushrooms and frogs to make it feel so much more fun.

An elastic outdoor tablecloth that won’t blow away in the wind

Smiry Round Picnic Tablecloth, Waterproof Elastic Fitted Table Covers for 36" - 44" Tables, Wipeable Flannel Backed Vinyl Tablecloths for Camping, Indoor, Outdoor, Mustard Yellow & White

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This round tablecloth has an easy-to-clean plastic exterior, an adorable and colorful design, and an elastic band that stretches to completely envelop the surface of the table. Because it fits so snugly, you don’t have to worry about it blowing in the wind. (Talk about brilliant.) It’s waterproof and comes in a ton of sizes and colors to fit your table and match your aesthetic.

A fence privacy screen that blocks wind, UV rays, & glare

I Cover 4x25ft Privacy Screen Fence

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If you’re looking for a little more privacy around your space, this screen gives that to you and more. It comes in a range of sizes, attaching to your existing fence to keep wandering eyes out. On top of that, it also blocks wind, UV, and the sun if you’re looking for a shadier, more comfortable place to spend your afternoons. Plus it features anti-rust brass grommets and comes with zip ties to install it in minutes.

A bristle-free grill brush that removes stuck-on grease & gunk

GRILL STRIPPER Bristle Free Grill Brush

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It’s time to ditch the bristles — which can fall off and get lodged into your food — and get your grill clean with this bristle-free brush. Simply soak the heat-resistant sponge in water, then rub it onto hot grates. The water turns to steam, vaporizing the stuck-on grease and gunk for a perfectly clean grill. It even has a V-shaped scraper that gets in between the grates to clean the sides. The flat titanium scraper will make sure you’re getting off every last bit, too.

Lawn scoops that remove leaves, trash, & other debris while protecting your hands

GARDEASE Leaf Scoops

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Have you ever wanted to feel like the Hulk while also cleaning leaves out of your yard? If your answer was “Yes,” then these scoops are for you. The key is that the handles are on the outside, so you can scoop up leaves, branches, and other debris without having to touch any of it. They work quickly, have a no-nonsense design, and boast hooks that make it easy to hang them in the garage or mudroom between uses.

A fence post repair kit that helps support wobbly sections

Dukelai Fence Post Repair Kit

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If you have a wobbly fence in your yard but don’t want to pay to completely replace it, this repair kit was made with you in mind. Simply hammer the metal stake into the ground against the problem post, and then screw it directly into the wood so it supports both from above and below the soil. The kit is made of heavy-duty steel with a powder-coated surface that’s resistant to wear and tear so it can really extend the life of your fence and, therefore, your wallet.

A metal rooster sculpture that’s so wacky & fun

Natelf Wacky Metal Rooster

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You can’t have too much decoration in your yard and this wacky metal rooster is the proof. It has the funniest design with huge eyes, straggly hair, a colorful body, and fun little feathers. Just stand it up anywhere in your yard, whether you want it looking back at you like it’s posing for a photo or away like it’s playing hard to get. It’s weather resistant so it can entertain you in your yard regardless of snow, rain, or heat.

A weeding tool with a long handle so you don’t have to bend down

Grampa's Weeder Puller Tool

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Say goodbye to weeds — and post-gardening back aches — with this weeding tool. The long handle is the star of the show here. It’s 45 inches long so you can pull garden invaders out of the grass without bending down and straining. Simply push the fork-like bottom into the ground, lean it against the foot plate, and then it pinches the weeds and grabs them right up. That’s all it takes for a gorgeous lawn without any back issues the next day.

An outdoor light with a built-in shelf for decor

Grand patio Outdoor LED Solar Wall Sconce

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Who says elegant lights can’t double as decor? This sconce has a long, rectangular design that looks more like a sculpture than a lamp, featuring a shelf to hold plants, flowers, or other decor. The frame is made from sleek metal with rounded edges and the base has a wooden accent that feels so expensive — like something out of a fancy hotel or restaurant. The light itself is super bright and solar powered to automatically turn on for up to 10 hours at night.

A bird feeder that attaches to a window so you can watch from inside

Nature Anywhere Plastic Window Bird Feeder

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Calling all bird watchers: This feeder was made for you. It uses four powerful suction cups to adhere to a window and has a fully see-through design so you can watch as birds stop by, grab some grub, and head off to their next adventure. It has a covered top that keeps the food and birds dry in the rain. Plus, the bottom food drawer completely detaches so you don’t have to take the entire thing down every time you need to refill it.

Colorful lanterns that instantly elevate your outdoor aesthetic

KNONEW Outdoor Silk Lanterns (10-Pack)

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These outdoor lanterns are absolutely everything. They come in a bunch of different colors, they’re easy to assemble and install, and they create such a fun and whimsical vibe in your outdoor space. They’re made of a silk-like fabric blend, not paper, so they’re weatherproof and won’t disintegrate in the rain. You can even add some fairy lights to really pack a punch and take your backyard to the next level.

A gorgeous, lotus-inspired globe light that feels straight out of a spa

Huaxu Garden Lotus Light

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“I’ve had this solar lotus light on my patio for about a year now, and it adds such a lovely ambiance in the evenings,” one reviewer wrote. “The warm glow through the crackled glass creates a soft, relaxing light that feels decorative without being overly bright. It’s especially pretty during quiet evenings on the patio.” The cracked glass design creates a water ripple pattern that feels calming and organic, giving you space a truly spa-like feel instantly. It’s weather resistant and automatically works for up to eight hours at night on a single charge.

A shade that’s easy to install & lets the breeze in but keeps sun out

SUNLAX Sun Shade Sail

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This canopy mounts to poles, stakes, the side of your house, a fence — you name it — to add some shade to your favorite outdoor relaxation spot without completely blocking sunlight or the breeze. It has a curved design that prevents sagging and it’s super breathable. It has stainless steel D-rings that make installation easy and, while it’s not waterproof, it does dry really quickly because water seeps through instead of pooling on top and attracting bugs.

Rolling grill baskets that help you cook small things like shrimp, veggies, & more

Chenovate Rolling Grill Baskets (2-Pack)

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Grill baskets are an absolutely essential part of a good barbecue because they allow you to cook small items like veggies, fruit, shrimp — you name it — that would otherwise fall through the grill grates. These have a stainless steel mesh design with extra-long wooden handles that keep your hand away from the heat while you’re tossing and rotating the baskets to make sure everything inside cooks evenly. Because they have the holes all over, you can even add spices while you’re cooking.

Small fans with reflective blades that scare away flies

PIMAG Fly Repellent Fan (4-Pack)

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Place these fly-repellent fans on your dining table or buffet and the reflective blades will work to scare bugs away to keep your food fly free. They’re battery powered, portable, and lightweight. The blades spin around to create wind while using a reflective pattern to confuse bugs. The best part? The blades are soft and automatically stop spinning when they feel resistance — like when you reach your hand in for seconds.

Mesh tents that cover food to keep flies & bugs away

Lauon Food Cover Tent (6-Pack)

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Another great way to keep your food protected from bugs while you’re eating outdoors are these mesh tents. They use reinforced metal poles to keep their shape and have an extremely high-density netting to completely cover your food so nothing can chow down except for you. They can fit entire platters, pitchers, or single plates underneath, making them versatile enough to protect your individual food or a buffet table.

Who was the most important parent in the Star Wars saga? Which parent-child relationship was the most healthy? Obviously, we all know that neither Han Solo nor Anakin Skywalker were great fathers. Uncle Owen was a pretty solid dad, but Luke probably didn’t perceive him that way. This means that the award for best dad in the Star Wars universe probably falls to Bail Organa, the leader from Alderaan who took in Leia as his adopted daughter after Padmé Amidala passed in Revenge of the Sith. By the era of Rebels, Rogue One, and A New Hope, Leia was a major player in the Rebellion, but what about right before that? When Leia was just starting to become a teenager, what was her relationship with her father like?

Aspects of a new novel from Rebecca Roanhorse explore various figures from the early days of the Rebellion, including the Organas. On Father’s Day 2026, Inverse is proud to present an exclusive excerpt from Star Wars: The Edge of the Abyss, the second book in the Reign of Empire trilogy. Set just one year before Andor Season 1, young Leia and her father Bail discuss art, music, and the meaning of freedom.

EXCERPT FROM STAR WARS: EDGE OF THE ABYSS (REIGN OF THE EMPIRE) by Rebecca Roanhorse (Random House Worlds, On Sale: September 15, 2026)

On Alderaan, weighed down by the responsibilities of his growing network of rebel spies and his efforts to build a true coalition to stand against the Empire, Bail Organa seeks comfort by connecting with his daughter Leia Organa over music and visions of a brighter future.

In the dozen-odd years since Palpatine had re-formed the Republic as the Em­pire, Bail had come to realize that the people he loved and the ideals he valued were better served when he stepped back and worked behind the scenes. Let others be the firebrand, making the speeches and inflaming the people. His job now was to make sure those in the vanguard had the support they needed to achieve their shared ends. He missed being out front, calling out injustice when he saw it, urging people to live up to their highest ideals. But he understood that his role was different now. Spycraft and subtlety had become his stock-in-trade, and to his occa­sional amazement, he was good at it. It was a bit like an ill-fitting coat he had slowly grown accustomed to, the shoulders still too tight and the sleeves too long.

Thunder rumbled outside, drawing his gaze to the window. For the briefest moment, he allowed himself to doubt. He didn’t do that often, let reservations creep in. Doubt was a poison that, if entertained too long, would undermine his hope. And he did have hope. But as he watched the ever-growing patter of rain against his window, he won­dered how the galaxy had changed so much. Somewhere along the way, people had decided that peace was worth more than the truth. He un­derstood it. War was terrible. But so was cowardice. Sometimes the things worth saving required one to fight for them.

His thoughts were interrupted by the cheery notes of a Core pop song coming from somewhere down the hall. Leia’s doing, no doubt. A woman’s voice crooned an appealing melody over the deceptively sim­ple sound of a double viol and a steady drumbeat. He paused, listening more closely, as the lyrics complained about a man who may have meant well but who had broken the singer’s heart. Bail smiled. At least he didn’t have to worry about a broken heart. He had met and married the love of his life, after all. And together they were raising the other love of his life, Leia.

Sometimes the things worth saving required one to fight for them.

Wanting a change of scenery and always happy for a chance to spend time with his daughter, Bail decided he could use a break. He stood, stretched, and went to find the source of the music. He found Leia in the sunroom, where the rain was steady against the glass roof but not so loud that the music didn’t fill the space. Leia was watching a concert on her holopad. Bail could see a woman in a glittering green-scaled bodysuit with fabric that stretched from wrist to hip like wings. Her makeup was dramatic, almost reptilian, and her long black hair whipped around her shoulders as she danced across an elaborate stage. Lights flashed in a visual cacophony as thousands of fans screamed the lyrics to her song.

Bail paused in the doorway, content to watch for a moment. Leia was thirteen now. When had she gotten so big? It felt like only yesterday she had been a baby in his arms, the most precious gift he’d ever received . . . and the greatest responsibility. His heart felt like it might burst from how proud he was of the young woman she was becoming, but he also felt a pang of sadness that soon she wouldn’t need him anymore. But that was the goal, wasn’t it? To raise your child and then let them go, hoping you’d shaped them into a competent adult . . . and that you were leaving them a world worth living in. That last part was what kept him fighting, renewed his energy, and banished doubt. Leia was the future, and he would do everything he could to ensure she flourished.

“I’m trying, Leia,” he murmured to himself.

“Trying what?” she asked, looking up from the holopad. Of course she had heard him. She rarely missed anything.

“Trying not to become an old man too soon.” He smiled and joined her on the chaise. “What are you watching?”

“Her name is Quanaliko,” Leia said, moving the holopad so he could get a better view. “She’s a very popular singer, and my friends recom­mended her. But . . .”

“Yes?”

“All she sings about is boys.” Leia’s expression grew serious. “I mean, her music is nice, but aren’t there are much more important things to sing about in the galaxy?”

Bail laughed. “I thought all teenagers were interested in boys. Or girls. Or . . .” He waved his hand. “True love.”

Leia’s mouth turned down. “Well, it’s not that I’m not interested. It’s just that I’m not sure it deserves this many songs.”

“Oh, I don’t know.”

Leia turned her focus toward Bail, a silent request for him to elabo­rate. Bail lived for these moments, the times when Leia still appreciated his advice and insight. The heavens knew fewer and fewer people ap­preciated his opinion these days, at least in the Senate. He crossed his legs at the knee, his fingers laced against this thigh.

“Almost everyone has had a broken heart at some time in their lives. Or had friends who hurt them.” He certainly had. “Quanaliko’s music is relatable.”

Leia’s expression clouded the way it did when she was thinking hard.

“And that’s important? I mean, to let people know that you understand their problems?”

“That is, in a sense, what all good art does. It captures the condition of living. A great artist is able to do that in a way that speaks for thou­sands, perhaps millions of people who experience the same things but can’t articulate their troubles.”

“So Quanaliko is articulating what it means to be alive? The common experiences we all share?”

“Exactly.” He smiled, pleased at how quickly she’d understood what he was trying to tell her. “Makes you feel not so alone, right?”

“It’s not that different from what you do,” Leia said thoughtfully.

Bail laughed. “I’m nothing like a popular singer.”

“But you are.” Leia sat up a little straighter. “As a senator, it’s your job to give a voice to the citizens of Alderaan. Those who might not have a voice otherwise. Or simply don’t know how to say the things that need to be said to the people who need to hear them. Being a senator is a duty, but it’s also a talent.”

“That is, in a sense, what all good art does. It captures the condition of living. A great artist is able to do that in a way that speaks for thou­sands, perhaps millions of people who experience the same things but can’t articulate their troubles.”

Bail’s chest swelled with pride. He knew every father must feel this way about their children, but his daughter was truly special. “I never thought of it in quite that way, Leia, but yes. I see the similarities.”

She beamed, but then her smile faltered.

“What is it?” Bail asked, concerned.

Leia took a steadying breath. “I’ve been thinking of joining the Ap­prentice Legislature. I know I’m still too young, but in only a few more years, I won’t be. I . . . I think I might have a gift, too. Not singing.” She flushed. “But speaking for people who can’t speak for themselves.”

Ah, so that was what was on her mind. And she was probably wor­ried that he wouldn’t approve, or that he didn’t want her to put herself out there in the public eye. It would’ve been a lie to say it didn’t give him pause. Politics would inevitably bring her closer to Palpatine’s cir­cle, and that worried him. But at the same time, he wouldn’t allow his anxieties, justifiable as they were, to hold Leia back. Not when he could see how strong she was and how much good she could do. And how much the galaxy was going to need someone like her.

“I think you do have a gift, Leia,” he said, his voice serious, “and I think you should use it. You will have my support if you decide politics is something you wish to pursue.” He and Breha had discussed Leia’s future at length, and they agreed that politics would likely be part of it. Though the question of when, they had to this point left unanswered.

“You’re not worried? About . . . ?” Leia pressed her hand over his. They didn’t really talk that much about her kidnapping, but it was al­ways there, a weight across his shoulders. He knew that it had been his fault, that his politics and his connection to the Jedi had made Leia a target before. “I’m all right, you know,” she said. “You and Mother can stop worrying about me.”

“I’ll tell you a secret.” Bail briefly wrapped his other hand over hers. “We will never stop worrying about you. That’s our talent, what parents do.” That, and swear a vow to protect their children at all costs. Although he wondered if that was a promise he would be able to keep. It felt like the galaxy was becoming a more dangerous place every day. If he could’ve cocooned Leia in durasteel and hidden her away from danger, he would’ve. But he couldn’t. He had to allow her to find her own path. Even if it led her into more danger, not less. Because this he knew for sure: His beautiful, brilliant daughter was no coward. He just wished she didn’t have to live in a time that required so much bravery.

Reprinted from Star Wars: Edge of the Abyss (Reign of the Empire) by Rebecca Roanhorse. © 2026 by Lucasfilm Ltd. Published by Random House Worlds, an imprint of Random House, a division of Penguin Random House LLC.

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In the blockbuster movie summer of 1991, which was arguably kicked off by Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves in June and eventually dominated by Terminator 2: Judgment Day in July, one pulpy sci-fi hero attempted to capture the magic of a classic Disney adventure film and a bygone era of pulpy sci-fi superheroes at the same time. At the time, The Rocketeer was a throwback of a throwback, a Disney film based on a 1982 comic book by Dave Stevens, which itself was inspired by the 1930s and 1940s golden age of pulp heroes like Doc Savage and The Shadow. This is the same primordial soup of a genre that allowed Indiana Jones to become a hit in 1981 with Raiders of the Lost Ark, but a decade after the debut of Indy, and two years after The Last Crusade, the nostalgia of The Rocketeer failed to connect with a large audience. Against a budget of $35 million, The Rocketeer only grossed $46 million overall, and, during a competitive summer, couldn’t even get ahead of City Slickers at the box office.

And yet, 35 years later, The Rocketeer is the perfect example of how nostalgic, pulp sci-fi adventure can be done well, without a single need to wink at the audience.

Today, using the term “pulp” to refer to the sensational fiction of a bygone era borders on meaningless, and Quentin Tarantino’s excellent 1995 film Pulp Fiction didn’t help with this nomenclature confusion. What is pulp fiction anyway? Well, after the “penny dreadfuls” of the early and mid-1800s, pulp magazines were called “pulps” because of the cheaper, rough paper on which they were printed — you could see the wood pulp in the pages, hence, pulps.

However, as the creator of The Shadow, Walter B. Gibson, pointed out in 1979, by the 1930s, this term was basically a misnomer, and if you track down “pulp” magazines from the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s, the paper is certainly cheaper than the glossy magazines of the time, but it’s also not, physically, pulpy. To put it another way, pulp magazines like The Shadow or Doc Savage don’t have low-quality pages per se, but because the content was considered by some to be overtly commercial or cheap, the term stuck. Today, this term connotes some narrative that is hyperbolic, over-the-top, and corny, and is sometimes — somewhat inaccurately — conflated with hard-boiled or noir fiction, which were genres that also ascended during the same period, but weren’t always the same thing. (Is the recent series Spider-Noir truly noir? Or is it a hard-boiled pulp adventure? Self-aware pastiche? None of the above?)

TLDR: Just like science fiction isn’t really a genre, but rather, a field that contains other genres (horror, mystery, romance, et al.), the notion of a “pulp” could be reframed as one thing: The type of short novel that was written quickly to be read quickly. And, in this way, the 1991 film The Rocketeer is a near-perfect work of pulp science fiction.

Interestingly, The Rocketeer’s nostalgic pulp roots are based on another nostalgia play, the original comic book created by Dave Stevens in 1982. In the comic, the rocketpack isn’t created by historical figure Howard Hughes (played by Terry O'Quinn in the film), but rather, by pulp sci-fi genius Doc Savage, who, along with The Shadow, appears in slightly different guises to avoid copyright issues. The comic book also had the hero Cliff Secord’s girlfriend be named Bettie, who was very clearly supposed to be the actual Bettie Page. For the film, Jennifer Connelly embodied a PG-friendly version of the character, Jenny Blake, who was an actress, not a pinup model.

In terms of adaptation from comic book to film, these details are the microcosm of the 1991 Rocketeer; it was a PG family film, very clearly with a Disney stamp of approval, that, nonetheless, featured plenty of Tommy guns. And in the final act, The Rocketeer fights a mini-army of actual Nazi troops, hidden by actor-turned-spy, Neville Sinclair (played by Timothy Dalton in one of his biggest scenery-chewing roles of all time). Here, Dalton tops his own pulpy performance in Flash Gordon, a decade prior.

If you hadn’t noticed, the entire cast of The Rocketeer is utterly perfect. From Alan Arkin’s take on Cliff’s friend and mentor, Peevy, to Paul Sorvino as Eddie Valentine, the mobster with a heart of gold, there’s not a single face on camera who doesn’t feel perfectly suited to this period. This includes leading man Billy Campbell as Cliff Secord, a young stunt pilot who accidentally stumbles upon the rocketpack at the very beginning of the film. For sci-fi fans, Campbell is also remembered for his strange turn in Star Trek: The Next Generation as “The Outrageous Okona,” a faux Han Solo character TNG tried to soft-launch in 1988. The problem with Campbell’s performance in TNG is that he seemed too nice to be a scoundrel, a fact which benefits him in The Rocketeer, where he’s the perfect gee-shucks hero.

As in a pulp novel, every moment in The Rocketeer leads to something important that changes the plot. In fact, the movie is also very aware of just exactly how much time has passed. In a great gag toward the third act of the movie, when Cliff tells Jenny that he is the Rocketeer, she has no idea what he’s talking about because only a few days have passed and she hasn’t had time to read the papers.

The breezy and tightly plotted nature of the movie has few major plot holes, unless, of course, you reject the idea that Timothy Dalton’s evil Nazi villain was able to hide a full-on zeppelin behind the Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles. Things happen in The Rocketeer because those events need to happen; characters are motivated by true love, love of flying, or evil. And, in one of the more charming turns of the movie, even the dangerous mobsters side with the FBI, Tommy guns blazing, to take on the Nazi incursion.

"I may not make an honest buck, but I'm 100 percent American,” mob boss Eddie Valentine tells Sinclair in the third act. “And I don't work for no two-bit Nazi." To be clear, Eddie Valentine is coded as the movie’s secondary villain in the beginning, but at the end, when he turns his mob on the Nazis and sees The Rocketeer flying into battle, with a glint in his eye, this cliche 1930s mobster grins and says, “Go get him, kid.”

Punctuated by James Horner’s perfect score, these kinds of moments make The Rocketeer more wholesome than its comic book roots, and certainly less hardcore than the actual pulp adventures of Doc Savage, or The Shadow, the latter of which rarely showed sympathy to gangsters of any kind. The rose-colored glasses about the nature of pulp adventures are firmly in place throughout the entirety of The Rocketeer, making it less of a 1990s film and more of a film that seems to belong to the 1980s, when Lucas and Spielberg proved this kind of thing was viable with Indiana Jones.

Would The Rocketeer have benefited from having been more hardcore, more overtly violent? Perhaps a sharper-edged PG-13 version might have worked just as well as what we got, with a tone that matched the slightly terrifying visage of the Rocketeer’s helmet. Clearly, director Joe Johnston took his experience on film and later applied it to his expert direction of 2011’s Captain America: The First Avenger, a low-key remake of The Rocketeer if there ever was one.

But as it stands, The Rocketeer feels like the kind of movie that has very few peers, save for perhaps Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow, a movie that dares to be straightforward, silly, and full of heroes that make you feel like a kid again.

The Rocketeer streams on Disney+.

It feels strange to say that House of the Dragon has finally hit its stride, given that its third season is days away from premiering. But it’s kinda true: the Game of Thrones prequel opened with a strong preamble in Season 1, but Season 2 stopped just short of delivering the fire and blood that most expected of the Dance of Dragons. Fans were disappointed by the lack of action and viscera, but showrunner Ryan Condal assured us that Season 3 would make up for that with “copious amounts” of “horrible, brutal, pitiless bloodshed.”

House of the Dragon isn’t only good for the gore, of course — Season 3 might be at its best when it ratchets up the emotional strife between characters — but a little more action never hurt anybody. With Team Black and Team Green headed straight for the Battle of the Gullet, one of the bloodiest in Thrones history, here’s everything you need to know about House of the Dragon Season 3.

What is the House of the Dragon Season 3 release date?

House of the Dragon returns to its primetime Sunday slot this summer. Season 3 premieres this Sunday, June 21, and new episodes will debut weekly on HBO and HBO Max until the finale on August 9.

When is the House of the Dragon Season 3 release time?

Like the seasons that came before, new episodes of House of the Dragon Season 3 will premiere at 9:00 p.m. ET/6:00 p.m. PT on HBO. Episodes will be available to stream on HBO Max at the same time.

Is there a trailer for House of the Dragon Season 3?

Yes, there is. Check out the final trailer for House of the Dragon Season 3 — which gives us a good look at all that aforementioned bloodshed — below.

What is the plot of House of the Dragon Season 3?

House of the Dragon Season 3 will pick up immediately after the events of Season 2. Rhaenyra Targaryen (Emma D’Arcy) is taking the next step in her quest to claim the throne from her half-brother, Aegon II (Tom Glynn-Carney). When we last saw her, she’d gained a major boon that affirmed her right to rule, as Aegon’s mom — and her former best friend — Alicent Hightower (Olivia Cooke) conceded that Rhaenyra was always meant for the Iron Throne. She agrees to assist in deposing Aegon (now gravely injured after the Battle of Rook’s Rest) in exchange for asylum.

Of course, things won’t be that simple for Team Black. While Alicent was visiting Rhaenyra at Dragonstone, Aegon and his advisor, the slippery Larys Strong (Matthew Needham), left King’s Landing, letting Alicent’s second-born son, Aemond (Ewan Mitchell), make a play for the throne. And there’s still the little matter of the conflict at sea: Rhaenyra’s navy, captained by the “Sea Snake” Corlys Velaryon (Steve Toussaint), is about to face the might of the Triarchy in what Westeros will come to know as the Battle of the Gullet. Season 3 starts strong with this sea battle, and its outcome will either strengthen Rhaenyra’s claim or set her back significantly.

Who is in the cast of House of the Dragon Season 3?

Season 2 introduced a few shake-ups within the established cast. Here’s every character returning for House of the Dragon Season 3.

• Team Black: Rhaenyra Targaryen (Emma D’Arcy), Daemon Targaryen (Matt Smith), Corlys “The Sea Snake” Velaryon (Steve Toussaint), Mysaria (Sonoya Mizuno), Jacaerys Velaryon (Harry Collett), Rhaena Targaryen (Phoebe Campbell), Baela Targaryen (Bethany Antonia), Alyn of Hull (Abubakar Salim), Addam of Hull (Clinton Liberty), Ulf the White (Tom Bennett), and Hugh Hammer (Kieran Bew).
• Team Green: Alicent Hightower (Olivia Cooke), Aegon Targaryen II (Tom Glynn-Carney), Aemond Targaryen (Ewan Mitchell), Helaena Targaryen (Phia Saban), Otto Hightower (Rhys Ifans), Larys Strong (Matthew Needham), Ser Criston Cole (Fabien Frankel), and Gwayne Hightower (Freddie Fox).

The new season is also bringing in some new faces. James Norton will play Ormund Hightower, a cousin of Alicent and the commander of a formidable army. Tommy Flanagan joins the series as Ser Roderick Dustin (aka Roddy the Ruin), the leader of a northern army known as the Winter Wolves, and Dan Folger will play Ser Torrhen Manderly, a new member of Rhaenyra’s court.

How many episodes will House of the Dragon Season 3 have?

House of the Dragon Season 3 will have eight episodes. That’s the same amount we got in Season 2, but another step down from Season 1, which contained 10 episodes.

Will there be a House of the Dragon Season 4?

Yes, House of the Dragon is getting a fourth season — and it will also be the show’s last. Condal confirmed that writing for Season 4 began in January 2026, hinting at a “go big or go home” approach. “Knowing there’s only one more season left, it feels like we can leave it all out on the field,” the showrunner told the Escape Hatch podcast. “It really feels like we’ve turned a big page here.”

One advantage House of the Dragon has over Game of Thrones is that its ending is set in stone thanks to Martin’s source material. Condal and his team might make a few tweaks, as they’ve been doing since Season 2. But hopefully, at the very least, the series will deliver an ending that doesn’t leave quite so bad a taste as its predecessor.

House of the Dragon streams on HBO Max.

As NASA breaks into new frontiers, interest in human spaceflight seems to be enjoying a buzzy renaissance. In both science fiction and actual spaceflight, 2026 feels like a year in which the exploration of space is also leading to a reassessment of the recent past.

But before SpaceX, Blue Origin, and Artemis, the public American symbol of spaceflight was NASA’s space shuttle program. And one of the most pivotal pioneers of the space shuttle days was astronaut Eileen Collins, the first woman to be a commander of a space shuttle. Collins is the subject of a new documentary from director Hannah Berryman, Spacewoman, which chronicles her life and career.

As U.S. astronaut careers go, Collins’ life in the space program was incredible. After training, waiting, and preparation that began in 1989, Collins first flew a space shuttle, the Discovery, in 1995, for the STS-63 mission. That mission today is called the “near-Mir” mission because it had a rendezvous with the space station Mir, which was still operational at that time. Although the 1980s and 1990s were an expansive time for women in NASA, Collins, Susan Still, and Pamela Melroy — who later served as the NASA deputy administrator — were the only three women to pilot the famous space shuttles. But for some who are still nostalgic about this era, NASA, and miss the time of the space shuttle, Collins tells Inverse that although the shuttle was great, it was never a long-term solution. And there’s one major reason why current systems are preferable: safety.

“Today’s astronauts who fly on the top of the SpaceX Falcon 9, they have an ejection system. In an explosion, they could come down on a parachute into the ocean, and they can survive,” Collins says.

So while Collins feels the way many ‘80s kids do, and says that “the four orbiters that we flew were like family members and they kind of took on a character of their own,” she points out that whatever one might think of the look and feel of a contemporary spacecraft like the SpaceX Falcon 9, these systems are much safer. On top of this, Collins also points out that on a Falcon 9, “there’s no way their heat shield can be damaged.”

As detailed by director Berryman in Spacewoman, Collins knows a thing or two about what it’s like to return to a space program after everything was shut down due to safety concerns. “My flight [STS-114 in 2005] was the return-to-flight mission,” Collins says. “I was the commander of that flight after the accident... It was the safest shuttle flight that had ever happened up to that period because we had fixed all of these little glitches that had developed over the years.”

The documentary — which is a must-watch for anyone interested in spaceflight — is, in some ways, an expansion of Collins’ memoir Through the Glass Ceiling to the Stars. But one aspect the documentary doesn’t explore in detail is something Collins is happy to talk about when prompted: her love of science fiction, specifically Star Trek and Star Wars.

“I must have been in fourth or fifth grade, and Star Trek came out on Friday nights. I never missed it. My mom would put the popcorn on, and the four of us kids would watch Star Trek while she was in the kitchen talking with her friends,” Collins recalls. “And then in college, I watched the reruns. I’m a huge fan.”

Collins also connects her love of sci-fi to her career in space in huge ways, noting she read a lot of Isaac Asimov and Arthur C. Clarke as a child. But she also says that nobody can underestimate the impact Star Wars had on real aviators.

“In my early days in the Air Force, we were all naming our callsigns after the people in Star Wars,” she says. “It was really cool to watch these sci-fi films and project ourselves onto the characters. I love the fact that movies and sci-fi can really inspire our imagination and make us be more creative people.”

Spacewoman is available to rent on Prime Video, YouTube, and elsewhere.

When it comes to sprucing up your space, you don’t need to drop a ton of cash to make it look like a million bucks. This list rounds up the most baller finds under $30 that bring serious style and function to your home without blowing your budget. From luxe-looking decor and high-end kitchen gear to small upgrades that just feel expensive, these picks prove that “budget” doesn’t have to mean “basic.” Each one is ready to make your space cooler, cozier, and way more you—all for less than the price of dinner out.

A solar-powered address sign that adds so much curb appeal

Eyrosa Solar Address Sign

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This isn’t your mother’s address sign — it has a modern, clean appearance with a stark white and black contrast. It looks great and simple during the day, but at night is when this sign really glows. Literally. It’s solar-powered and illuminates all night, so guests can easily find your house.

This slim outlet concealer that makes your walls look neat & uncluttered

Sleek Socket Ultra-Thin Outlet Concealer with Power Strip

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Instead of bulky plugs creating an eyesore on the wall, create a streamlined look using this ingenious outlet concealer with over 62,000 ratings and 4.7 stars. It features a slim design for a flush look and features a 3-foot extension cord connected to a three-outlet power strip. Use the included cord concealer kit to make your walls look even more tidy.

A fan & light that fits into your light socket

aupuslite E26 Socket Fan Light with Remote

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No overhead fan? No problem. This fan and light combo easily screws into the light socket in your ceiling, and comes with a remote so you can turn on the fan and adjust the brightness and color temperature from wherever you are.

Warm white deck lights that are easy to install

SOLPEX Solar Deck Lights (16-Pack)

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These deck lights are easy to install — just set one of the 16 on an edge and use a few screws to secure them. From there, you don’t have to worry about them — they’ll charge in the sun all day and emit a warm, cozy white glow all night long, regardless of the weather.

An LED night-light that adjusts its intensity automatically

Briignite Red LED Night Light (4-Pack)

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This LED night-light has over 8,000 ratings and 4.7 stars thanks to its ability to adjust the brightness based on the ambient light automatically. It’s offered in nine colors such as red, blue, and even a color-changing option. Plug it into any free outlet and it will turn itself on at dusk and off at dawn using the built-in light sensor.

Low-cost kitchen mats with cushioned support

ROTTOGOON Anti Fatigue Cushioned Floor Mats (2 Pieces)

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Washing dishes or meal prepping just got comfier: These floral kitchen mats are cushioned to support your body as you work. The surface is waterproof for quick cleaning, and the nonslip backing keeps the mats in place. Two mats come with, making each one just $10.

Wireless stair lights with motion sensors

Brilliant Evolution Wireless LED Stair Lights (3-Pack)

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This three-pack of bar lights are wireless, so you can place them along your halls or stairs for a warm white glow. They’re easy to install with the included screws or adhesive tape, and the effort ends there. These lights automatically turn on when you step within 10 feet.

This rainfall showerhead with a high-pressure flow

GURIN High Pressure Rain Shower Head

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Instantly elevate your daily bathing experience with this rainfall showerhead that also delivers on high pressure thanks to a built-in water flow restrictor. Available in six finishes such as matte black and brushed nickel, the adjustable showerhead also features a built-in filter for hard water and anti-clogging silicone jets.

Remote control light sockets that don’t require any wiring

Generic Remote Control Light Sockets (3-Pack)

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Mount these remote control light sockets and say goodbye to annoying pull chains. The remote allows you to turn the bulb on and off from up to 50 feet away and set automatic timers ranging from 15 to 60 minutes. The receiver attaches to various bulbs including LEDs and incandescents and there’s no wiring required. You get three light sockets in a set.

A dryer vent cleaner that’s powered by your vacuum

Holikme Dryer Vent Cleaner Kit

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Your dryer won’t work as well if it’s gunked up with tons of built-up lint — that’s where this dryer vent cleaner kit comes in. It’s powered by your vacuum and reaches deep into the machine to suck out the link that’s lowering efficiency and increasing the risk of a fire.

This retractable car charger that provides versatile power options

LISEN Retractable Car Charger

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This retractable car charger was designed with versatility in mind. It plugs into your car’s cigarette lighter and provides you with a USB-C and USB-A port as well as two built-in charging cables (Lightning and USB-C). Plus, the charging block can rotate 180 degrees with its retractable cord able to extend up to 31.5 inches.

These budget-friendly solar pathway lights that are so cool

DenicMic Solar Pathway Lights (10-Pack)

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Ordinary pathway lights don’t stand a chance against this budget-friendly 10-pack of solar lights. Thanks to the subtle diamond texture, they cast a cool geometric pattern on the ground at night. They’re waterproof, very bright, and look like normal lights during the day. They’re perfect for placing along a sidewalk, driveway, or garden bed.

A set of cooling pillowcases perfect for hot sleepers

Elegear Cooling Pillowcase (2-Pack)

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These cooling pillowcases are made with Japanese fibers that absorb your body’s heat, keeping you feeling delightfully temperate all night long. The material is tightly woven and supremely soft, providing a frictionless resting place for hair and skin. Available in 11 shades, the pillow’s underside is additionally constructed of breathable cotton.

A memory foam bath mat with a cobblestone pattern

YIHOUSE Memory Foam Bath Mat

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Bring the charming look of a historical path into your home with this cobblestone bath rug. It’s made of soft and absorbent memory foam and features a nonslip backing to stay safely in place. Choose from seven available sizes and 10 colors such as dark gray (for an authentic cobblestone look), teal, or khaki.

A 2-pack of motion sensor night lights that are battery-powered

WhitePoplar Rechargeable Motion-Sensor Sconces (2-Pack)

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These decorative motion-sensor night lights are a must if you’re looking for both function and decor. Arriving in a pack of two, they’re battery-powered, so they work well in areas without wiring and turn on automatically after sensing something or someone within nine to 16 feet. After 20 seconds of stillness, they’ll shut off automatically. Plus, installation couldn’t be easier.

An electric salt & pepper grinder you can use one-handed

AmuseWit Electric Salt and Pepper Grinder (2 Pieces)

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Simply turn this electric salt and pepper grinder upside down then right side up for it to deliver just the amount of seasoning you want. Set the grind size from fine to medium to coarse depending on your preference with batteries providing the necessary power. It’s easy to fill with the clear portion of the grinder allowing you to see how much salt or pepper you have left.

A cooling blanket in tons of sizes & colors

DANGTOP Cooling Blanket

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If you tend to sleep hot but enjoy snuggling up with blankets, this cooling blanket is the one for you. It’s crafted from rayon that’s derived from bamboo to wick moisture, circulate air, and bring your temperature down as you snooze. It’s available in four sizes and plenty of colors in the listing.

These heavy-duty suction hooks that can hold up to 11 pounds each

TAILI Stylish Heavy Duty Suction Hooks (2-Pack)

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These impressive suction cup hooks can hold up to 11 pounds each and require no drilling or adhesive to remain secure. They simply use powerful octopus-like suction to stick to any smooth surface with only a firm push necessary to create the bond. The hooks can hold two razors at a time and are also great for storing loofahs, dry brushes, or towels.

This LED light projector that creates relaxing wave patterns

RICHMYC Ocean Wave Projector Light

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Prepare the bedroom for a tranquil sleep using this LED light projector that casts relaxing moving shapes onto the ceiling and walls. The patterns resemble gentle ocean waves — perfect for helping you gently drift off. Use the included remote to easily control the projector’s light colors, brightness level, and gradient speed.

An LED strip light that transforms your TV viewing experience

GIPOYENT TV LED Lights

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Turn your nightly TV watching into a full-on party with this LED strip light. It comes in a 13.1-foot length and uses peel-off self-adhesive to stick to the back of your television, plugging into the USB port for power. Use the included remote or app to adjust colors and brightness levels, and even trigger a music mode which will allow the light to automatically adjust to ambient sound.

This vegetable chopper that comes with 4 stainless steel blades

Fullstar 4-in-1 Vegetable Chopper

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Make meal prep a breeze with this vegetable chopper that comes with four different blades for different cuts. Made of stainless steel, the blades can be swapped out within the lid to easily create large and small diced, spiraled, or ribboned vegetables. There’s even an integrated catch container to store your prepped items.

An outlet extender with a convenient shelf

AICODE Socket Outlet Shelf

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With six AC outlets and three USB-A fast charging ports, this outlet extender is a great alternative to a power strip. It will take up more room on the outlet, but it also has a tiny shelf attached to it that makes a convenient spot for placing devices you may be charging. It even has a little night-light in the middle that can glow in different colors, making this the outlet extender that does it all.

Glowing remote control covers to keep them visible

OneBom Glow In The Dark Remote Cover (2-Pack)

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These silicone remote control covers are a great option if you find yourself constantly losing your remotes. They fit over them nicely, and the bright neon color and glow in the dark feature makes them easy to see whether they’ve fallen between couch cushions or underneath furniture.

These freeze glasses that keep your drink chilled but never watered down

Ourokhome Whiskey Freeze Glasses (2-Pack)

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If you hate the way your glass of scotch becomes watered down with ice, you need these whiskey freeze glasses to provide the necessary chill without the melt factor. They come in a set of two and simply require you to unscrew the base, fill it with water, and place the glasses in the freezer for four to eight hours. The built-in ice will keep your whiskey chilled far longer, with an included silicone sleeve to keep your hands feeling comfortable.

An under-desk mount for your headphones & more

COZOO Under Desk Headset Holder Mount with 3 USB Ports

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Save on desk space with this under desk mount that can hold both a set of headphones and more. It offers three USB charging ports so that you can power up your devices, as well as six cable management spots to keep everything neat and organized. This is great for small desks or spaces, but it’s really ideal for any situation, since it keeps the top of the desk clutter-free and keeps your items close by and easy to reach.

Some ball-shaped towels that are 30% more absorbent

Sophie & Panda Fuzzy Ball Towel (2-Pack)

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These baller ball-shaped towels are made of highly absorbent microfiber (30% more so than a regular towel) and look more like decor than a functional item. The pair comes with adhesive hooks for hanging. Choose from three color combinations in the listing.

These cool color-changing night-light

GE Color Changing Night Lights (2 Pack)

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Making your home cooler is easy with this pair of color-changing night-lights. They can be set to eight different colors or a mode that rotates between all of them. They turn on at dusk and off again on their own when the sun comes up.

A whimsical night-light with a convenient auto-off

AUSAYE Mushroom Night Light

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Looking for something that stands out more than your typical night-light? This mushroom shaped night-light is a great option. It looks like a tiny toadstool, with a whimsical vibe that makes it fun and interesting, and it works well to give off a nice warm glow. You can choose a warm white or multi-color option, and an auto-on/off feature (at dusk and dawn) keeps things easy and energy-efficient.

A loofah-like shower mat that comes in great patterns

ZOESOE Square Shower Mat

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Upgrade your bathroom with this surprisingly stylish square shower mat. It has a loofah-like texture to maximize drainage and feel good on your feet. It’s available in a ton of patterns in the listing, as well as rectangular options.

Mini birdhouses that function as bud vases

MOUGIGI Cute Blue House Ceramic Vase Set (3 Pieces)

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These charming miniature birdhouses aren’t for birds. Each one functions as a bud vase with space for a few stems of fresh florals or even dried greenery (if you’re lacking in the green thumb department). The vases are made from sturdy ceramic with a smooth, glazed finish.

Remote control holders with cables to prevent loss

EKZ Retractable Remote Control Cable (2-Pack)

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If you’re constantly losing your remote controls, these wall-mounted holders will solve that problem. One side sticks to your wall or table, and the other side sticks to the hard back of your remote. Unlike other remote holders that have magnetic pieces, these actually have a 6.5-foot cable that absolutely ensure that your device won’t go between the cushions and into the void.

A collection of glow-in-the-dark rocks to jazz up your fish tank or walkway

Graham Products Glow in The Dark Rocks

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These glow-in-the-dark rocks have many entertaining uses from bringing a party vibe to your fish tank to giving your potted plants a new dimension come evening. They come in a collection of 450 small pieces and are made of nontoxic plastic resin that charges in the sun or under a bright light. Choose from six glowing colors such as blue, green, or multicolor.

This elegant incense holder that doubles as decor

Ceremony Incense Holder

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This beautiful incense holder features a sophisticated design combining wood and glass and adds a touch of functional decor to your space. The square wooden base catches all falling ash while a gold-finished metal clip holds your incense stick securely. A glass holder allows you to see the stick as it burns, funneling the fragrance up and out into the room. Plus, it comes with 20 incense sticks and an ash brush for quick cleaning.

A large armrest tray that keeps everything in place

Smatdecis Couch Arm Tray Table

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Whether you’re binge watching your favorite show, reading a book, or working from home, this arm tray table makes it easy to get more comfortable on the couch. Stainless steel hinges give it a really good grip on the arm of your couch, so you shouldn’t have to worry about it tilting or falling, and a raised lip around the edges prevent items from just sliding off. It also has a little phone mount in the corner, as well as plenty of space for a dish, cup, and more.

A pack of light-blocking stickers that promote a good night’s sleep

FLANCCI LED Light Blocking Stickers (2 Sheets)

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Don’t let that tiny power light or digital clock on your air conditioner or modem keep you up all night with its subtle yet disruptive glow. Turn to these light-blocking stickers that will dim anywhere from 80 to 100% of that ambient glow, letting you sleep in peace. They come in two adhesive sheets, one that can be custom cut and one that features pre-cut shapes, with each piece able to be layered for a more opaque result.

A completely waterproof lamp for your shower

Funlenry Color Changing Waterproof Shower Lamp

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This nice lamp is actually 100% waterproof, so you can stick it in your shower or use it by your bathtub without worry of steam or splashes ruining it. It functions as a regular lamp or can be set to a projection mode to up the relaxation.

An easy-to-move slider to access heavy appliances

ANBOXIT Bamboo Appliance Slider

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Put a heavy appliance — like your stand mixer, espresso machine, air fryer, etc. — on this appliance slider. This way, you can slide it forward for easy access when needed, but then can push it back into your storage spot with ease after the fact. It’s made from three layers of bamboo with smooth-gliding wheels.

A smart door handle you can open via app, fingerprints, or password

IKOED Fingerprint Door Lock with Smart App

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Install this door handle on your front door and you never have to worry about carrying keys again. The smart handle can be unlocked using an app on your phone, with your fingerprint, or a number password. It looks sleek with its black finish.

This privacy film with a stained glass pattern

Bectosy Stained Glass Window Privacy Film

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If you’ve ever wanted a stained glass effect and more privacy from your neighbors, you’re in luck. This privacy film mounts to your windows easily using only water, prevents people from seeing inside, and costs less than $10 for an authentic stained glass look. Made of vinyl, the film allows just enough light to filter through while maintaining privacy.

These heavy-duty straps that can hold up to 50 pounds each

Wrap-It Storage Heavy-Duty Straps (6-Pack)

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It’s easy to get annoying cords and hoses tidied up and off the floor; just pick up this six-pack of heavy-duty straps. Each one can hold a whopping 50 pounds and has a Velcro closure for ease of use.

Best-selling crystal suncatchers that reflect rainbows on your walls

ilclviz Colorful Crystals Suncatcher (6 Pieces)

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Equally stunning indoors and outdoors, these crystal suncatchers have stunning rainbow reflections and moon and star accents for a celestial vibe. They’re on individual golden chains, so there are plenty of ways to style them, whether you want them in the window, on trees, or over your bed. If gold doesn’t work with your decor, they’re also available in silver.

A colorful light for your toilet seat

ToiLight Toilet Night Light

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Consider this toilet light the most convenient night light for middle of the night bathroom visits. It’s easy to clip onto the side of your toilet and works on a motion sensor, so it will turn on automatically when it senses motion and off again after a bit of no motion. It delivers a warm glow in a variety of different color modes, and because it’s only coming from the toilet seat, it won’t feel jarring or too bright when you’re half asleep. Also? It looks very cool.

A handy laser measure with multiple modes

DTAPE Laser Measure

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This laser measure meter makes it easy to get measurements just about anywhere. It offers three different measurement modes — by distance, volume, and pythagoras — and features a large, backlit LED screen that makes it a breeze to see the nmbers. The lightweight feel and handheld sie makes it portable and it comes with a carry case. One shopper calls it “nothing short of a game changer,” saying it has “streamlined” the process of measuring spaces and offers “remarkable” accuracy.

The coolest essential oil diffuser with a faux flame

YALEDI Essential Oil Volcano Diffuser

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This essential oil diffuser is the most baller thing ever; when on, the light looks like a realistic flame erupting from a volcano-inspired base. The diffuser spreads fine mist through the air to create a good level of humidity (it can run for up to 12 hours straight), and it can be set to various modes, including a color-changing option for a show.

A multicolored ceiling light with a remote control

BIGLIGHT Wireless Ceiling Light Battery Operated

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Lighting is everything, and this wireless ceiling light allows you to switch things up without a ton of effort. Because it’s battery-powered and wireless, installation is a breeze. It offers several different lighting modes and can glow in a rainbow of different hues, and it comes with a convenient remote control to switch up the colors and brightness or add a timer.

A washable bath mat with plush, absorbent chenille

Gorilla Grip Bath Rug

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Not your basic bath mat, this rug features tons of absorbent chenille microfiber fingers that feel great to stand on and reach between toes to get you dry fast. It’s machine washable and available in tons of colors and sizes in the listing to math your bathroom’s decor.

A travel-friendly humidifier that runs for 12 hours

G-RECREATER G-RECREATER Portable Mini Humidifier

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With its portable size, this mini humidifier is one you’ll want to carry with you on your next trip. Use it to add the perfect level of humidity to the air, making it more comfortable. It holds enough water to run for up to 12 hours, and it’s powered via USB.

A vanity makeup light that can mount easily around a mirror

LPHUMEX LED Vanity Mirror Lights

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Mount this vanity makeup light to provide yourself with a soft, diffused glow, assisting you with your daily grooming process. The strip is extremely flexible and wraps around any kind of object, including a mirror, but can also be used around the house to lend gentle accent lighting. It features 10 feet of LEDs, and they can be dimmed with a simple touch.

These little fixes for chargers that fall out of the outlet

Snug Plug Loose Outlet Fix (10-Pack)

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It’s so frustrating when your charger block or plug just falls out of the outlet — but there’s an easy fix. This 10-pack of snug plugs install instantly for a tighter fit, ensuring your devices are charging and powered when you expect them to be.

Pretty flower stainless steel spoons that are dishwasher-safe

Chengu Stainless Steel Flower Tea Spoons (8 Pieces)

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Each of these stainless steel spoons features an intricate flower detail on the end of the handle. Use them to stir your morning tea, coffee, or whatever else you’re drinking. They’re dishwasher safe for easy cleaning afterward.

Convenient hooks that are perfect for a hat collection

Modern JP Adhesive Hat Hooks (16-Pack)

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A large collection of hats can be difficult to store properly, but these adhesive hat hooks make it a little easier. A strong adhesive backing makes for simple installation (just stick them on the wall) and they won’t take up too much space. The raised edge along the clip helps keep the hat in place when it’s hanging, but these can also be used to store handbags, headbands, belts, or even sweatshirts.

A wall-mounted hat rack to free up storage space

Ozueccr Wall-Mounted Vertical Hat Holder (2-Pack)

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This vertical hat holder is easy to drill into your wall, and will free up so much space in your closet or bedroom. Each of the two holders can store up to 10 hats, so in theory your entire collection could hang from this compact organizer.

Electric candles that work with a remote control

NURADA Flickering Flameless Candle (3-Pack)

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These flameless candles have the look of a real candle but are much safer — there’s no open flame or smoke, since these are battery powered. The flame still has a flickering look that makes them surprisingly realistic, and little fairy lights are strung around them to make them feel extra magical. Even better? These come with a remote control that allows you to set a timer, dim them, or power them on and off all at once.

A grow light that’s easy to adjust

SANSI Grow Lights for Indoor Plants

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Even the most low-maintenance indoor plants require a little bit of effort and time in the sun. But if you have yours in a spot where they get little light (or you have plants that require a lot of light), these grow lights are an excellent option. A clip on the bottom allows you to move them around to different planters, while the natural light offers exactly what the plant needs without feeling too bright and jarring. They are rechargeable and have a timer function so they don’t even require that much thought.

A crystal suncatcher that projects a rainbow scene

ilclviz Colorful Crystals Suncatcher (6 Pieces)

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Hang this crystal suncatcher in a spot that gets a lot of light, whether that’s indoors or out. Whenever the sun hits the crystals, a colorful rainbow scene will project onto nearby areas for a show. The suncatcher is also adorned with decorative pendants.

A time-saving meat shredder tool

SURETIVIAN Chicken Shredder Tool

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Shredding meat with forks or your hands is time consuming — and painful when the meat is still hot. This shredder tool does the job in just seconds. It has a nonslip backing, ergonomic handles, and is dishwasher safe for faster cleanup.

A wall-mounted organizer that holds the essentials

CHENYAOI Bedside Wall Organizer

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Add this wall organizer by your bed, over a desk, or in an entryway — basically wherever you need a little extra space. It’s easy to install thanks to a strong adhesive backing and, while small, it still has space for essential items. There are two shelves that can hold small items and things like a phone or remote control, as well as four hooks for hanging keys, sunglasses, and more.

An absorbent coffee station mat that never looks wet or dirty

AMOAMI Absorbent Coffee Mat

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You coffee station doesn’t have to look messy — just pop this rubber mat underneath it. The secret is in the diatomite surface, which absorbs drips in just seconds so it never looks stained or dirty. It comes in lots of colors, patterns, and sizes in the listing.

Romantic looking satin sheets that are so soft & smooth

CozyLux Satin Sheet Set (4 Pieces)

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Give your bedroom a romantasy-worthy level of luxury for just about $20 with this satin sheet set. It comes with a fitted sheet, flat sheet, and two pillowcases, and each piece is super soft, smooth, and cool for comfortable sleeping. And, as a bonus, the material is gentler on your skin and hair. These sheets come in over 20 colors and sizes ranging from twin to California king.

A sleek diatomite stone faucet mat that dries quickly

AKUVU Faucet Mat

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This faucet mat adds a chic touch to your sink area, but it’s quite practical, too. It’s made of diatomite stone, which is highly absorbent and quick-drying — it’ll be bone dry again in just one minute. That makes it the ideal landing spot for sponges, soap, and other moist accessories.

Brush pens that keep house paint handy & fresh for years

Slobproof Refillable Paint Pens (5-Pack)

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You can easily touch up any scuffs or scratches that show up on your walls without dragging out the entire can of paint (and locating a brush) with this five-pack of fillable brush pens. They come with syringes for easy filling and keep house paint fresh for years once filled.

A wireless lamp that sticks into any bottle you have

Hoide Wireless Bottle Lamp

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How fun is this wireless lamp? It easily powers via USB and fits like a cork into the top of your wine bottles, whiskey bottles, or sparking water bottles. You can even switch between multiple color temperatures and brightness settings at the touch of a button.

Door draft stoppers that install in seconds

GroTheory Under Door Draft Stopper & Noise Reducer (2-Pack)

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These easily installed adhesive door draft stoppers can be trimmed for a perfect fit. Once in place, they’ll keep out drafts, dust, noise, and pests. They’re 39 inches wide and come in a pair, and a few colors are available to choose from in the listing.

A galaxy projector for a super cool light show

HERHOTER Galaxy Projector

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Why settle for standard lights in your house, when you could invest in this galaxy projector? This multicolored light projects the lights of the galaxy onto your ceiling, and comes with a bunch of light modes and color options so you can create a sky that matches your vibe. The light angles so you can direct it to a wall, as well, and it has a built-in timer so you can decide when it goes off for the night.

Soup bowls with handles & spoons

Wareland Soup Bowls with Handles & Spoons (Set of 2)

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Once you switch to drinking soup out of a mug with a handle, you’ll never want to go back. These microwave-safe soup bowls have easy-to-grip handles, come with their own spoons, and even have transparent lids, so you can put the soup back in the fridge when you’re done. This is a set of two.

A modern, color-changing stick lamp with adjustable height

HANDSONIC RGBIC Floor Lamp

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This lamp comes with four detachable pieces, so you can style its sleek, slim body on a tabletop or on the floor since it it extends up to 55 inches. Beyond being versatile in its size, this lamp has a light strip that can be changed between 16 million colors and over 300 lighting effects via an app, and it can even be paired with music for the ultimate party vibe.

A handy glass whiteboard with fun backlighting

TSJ OFFICE Glass Desktop Whiteboard

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Have a new and useful place to jot down notes and to-do lists at your desk with this whiteboard. Made of smooth glass, this angled whiteboard is easy to write on. Unlike similar products, this desktop accessory has colorful USB-powered backlighting, available in four hues, to add some pizzazz to your work setup.

A beeswax vertical candle that self-extinguishes

Candle by the Hour 80-Hour Vertical Candle

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Light this unique vertical candle, and it’ll burn for up to 80 hours straight. Once the flame reaches the clip, it’ll extinguish itself, so you don’t have to remember to do this (which is a nice safety perk). It’s made from 100% beeswax with a clean-burning cotton wick.

A touch-controlled lamp with a modern spiral design

Yarra-Decor Touch-Control Spiral Bedside Lamp

This lamp looks seriously museum-worthy with its modern spiral shape — but it’s a total bargain on Amazon. Beyond looking so cool, this lamp is highly functional; it’s easy to operate with a single touch, and it can alternate between three color temperatures for customized lighting.

Soft, glowy stair lights that flip on with motion