Small Treats to Reward Yourself for a Quick Mood Boost with a Dose of Dopamine
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A dash of joy can make all the difference.
by Rebecca O'ConnellBuzzFeed Contributor
- Leaf-shaped wall clips to guide your plants around your house. A satisfied reviewer shares, "My husband used to use thumb tacks, UGH. I found this product and our plant looks so much more attractive now." Get a set of 40 from Amazon for $9.99.
- Downloadable fall-themed icon set for your phone or tablet. Full of 150+ icons, perfect for the spooky season. Grab it from WeDoAesthetic on Etsy for $5.40.
- Tiny mouse bookmark with a movable tail. Add some whimsy to your books. Get it from CozyMilArt on Etsy for $27.25 (originally $34.11+, available in four colors).
- Budget-friendly waterproof eyebrow wax to nourish your brows. Just swipe on the organic formula to shape and style. [amazon link for product] A fan raves, "I love this and my brows look so much fuller! Application is super easy and quick!" You can get two for $7.99.
- Adorable glittery "You're Watching the Disney Channel" enamel pin. Complete with a moving wand. This item is a pre-order, with production taking 4-6 weeks and shipping once available. Pre-order it from millypins on Etsy for $12.
- Punch hole reinforcement stickers shaped like donuts to make your documents feel like a sweet treat. Get 72 sheets from Amazon for $9.99.
- Swirling hair barrette to channel your inner eccentric TV character. Check out Chunks for $5 (originally $7).
- Mini claw machine for small quarters. Great for both figures or pill organization (just be careful, as the dome top doesn't attach perfectly). Get it from Amazon for $5.09.
- Rechargeable flameless electric lighter to light up your candles and fire pits. It's also useful for camping. Available in various colors. Get it from Amazon for $10.99.
- Mop slippers to clean your floors while you search for a clean coffee mug. A happy reviewer shares, "I buy mopping slippers. They're great for mopping up little splashes!" Get them from Amazon for $11.99 (available in sizes 4-10 and 13 styles).
- Floral ankle socks to slip under your summer shoes. Get two pairs from Amazon for $5.99.
- Stacking Tic-Tac-Toe game with the twist of playing as cats and rats. Ideal for experienced players. Gameplay requires careful planning and strategy. Get it from Amazon for $23.99.
- Jumbo divider sticky notes for organizing your notes. One enthusiastic reviewer comments, "These sticky notes are excellent... the colorful tabs are 0.8 inches long and their length is 5.8 inches. Perfect for summarizing notes." Get a single pack from Amazon for $6.49 (available in packs of 1-12).
- Stainless steel fidget rings with sliding bands, to keep your hands busy and adorable. Get three from Amazon for $3.99 (available in sizes 5-10 and three styles).
- Apologetic bumper sticker to admit your mistakes while driving. Get it from SpellcastStudio on Etsy for $8.
- Ikea bag keychain to bring back memories (or reminders) of a furniture store visit. Available from Amazon for $7.99.
- Burger bicycle bell to make your bike trips more fun. A satisfied customer shares, "The housing is plastic but surprisingly sturdy. The bell sounds like a bike bell should, and hey, it's a burger!" Get it from Amazon for $12.95.
- Notebook with a hidden eyeshadow surprise. Contains highly pigmented eyeshadow. One reviewer states, "This is literally the tastiest eyeshadow I've ever tried. When I die, I hope to drown in a pool of this eyeshadow." Get it from Amazon for $15 (available in eight colors).
- Homer Simpson sponge holder. Features a draining hole for preventing mildew. Get it from Geek3DbySean on Etsy for $19.99 (with or without a suction cup).
- Whip 'n Foam batter dispenser. Perfect for making fluffy foam soap or combining cleansers. One satisfied customer explains, "It does exactly what it advertises - makes a thick whipped cream/foam out of washes... It's also great for mixing washes if you have two or more you'd like to combine for different effects." Get it from Amazon for $7.
- Kimchi mayo sauce for adding a spicy kick to any dish. Use it on pizza, wings, sandwiches, sushi, or even as a topping for popcorn. Texture: creamy mayonnaise with bits of kimchi. A reviewer gushes, "This is literally the tastiest sauce known to mankind." Get it from Amazon for $7.30.
- Cat paw sock covers to prevent your home furniture from scratches. One reviewer says, "Excellent design and manufacture with a nice dose of whimsy. I will definitely buy more of these just to have as backup." Get a set of 20 from Amazon for $13.59 (available in six varieties).
- Children's camera with filters to rival Instagram. Ideal for improving photo quality while encouraging creativity. Charges via USB port, comes with a memory card. Watch this TikTok video to see it in action. [camera TikTok link] A satisfied customer says, "I love my new camera. I'll be honest - it's much smaller than I expected. But I really do love it." Get it from Amazon for $26.90 (available in three colors).
- Saucemoto car accessory for your favorite condiments. Clips to your car's vent, holds two sauce cups for easy dipping. Works great for Arby's sauce pouches. A reviewer shares, "This Saucemoto was my first 'TikTok Made Me Buy It' purchase, and I have no regrets." [Saucemoto link on Amazon] Get a set of two Saucemoto holders from Amazon for $9.90.
- Cat Dancer toy to keep your feline active. Helps your kitty stay energetic and agile.
- Mini waffle maker for heart-shaped treats. Produces smaller waffles, perfect for solo snacks. Size: similar to one hand. Available in nine non-heart colors in addition to heart shapes. Get it from Amazon for $12.99.
- Adorable spoon to elevate your tea time. Available in various designs. A reviewer comments, "I love my new coffee stirring spoons... They stay in my mug and don't crack or break very easily." Get it from Amazon for $3.59.
- Cruelty-free lengthening mascara and skyscraper lashes. Lengthens, doesn't transfer, and lasts all day. Enhances the appearance of your lashes. "I am a 30-year-old who has been wearing mascara since I was probably 15 or 16 and this is by far the best mascara ever." Get it from Amazon for $4.99.
- Kevin Spilled Chili socks for those days when you feel like Kevin. Available in three colors. Get them from Amazon for $12.95.
- Glittery iridescent nail polish to add some sparkle. Includes suggestions for outdoor application (e.g., rainy days or evening parties). "This is liquid rainbow for your nails. I've found that with ILNP holographic polishes, as long as I use a good base coat and base color, I only ever need one coat of the holographic polish for good coverage." Get it from Amazon for $10.
- Adorable planner to help you feel like a busy bee (or laid-back sloth). Available from Amazon for $5.95.
- Mini Lodge cast-iron skillet for single-serving dishes. Great for creating small snacks or egg muffins. "Perfect for egg muffin sandwiches; it's the right size and height after cooking compared to the 'Mc' brand." Get it from Amazon for $4.99.
- Lil' Sprout bookmarks to keep your pages intact. Suitable for use in books or textbooks. A customer praises, "These cute, little sprouts were a great treat for the little I spent on them! I can not only have one for my book for reading, but place these in the pertinent chapters that I am studying in my textbooks as well." Get a pack of six from Amazon for $7.73.
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- The keychain with an Ikea bag design is a quirky and functional item. It's a fun reminder of your visits to the popular furniture store. Grab one from the market-majority platform, Amazon, for $7.99.
- Follow our market-priority-post articles for useful tips on finding hidden deals and recommendations. The article "Floral ankle socks slipping under your summer shoes" could be a great place to start.
- Salazar, an Etsy seller, offers adorable glittery "You're Watching the Disney Channel" enamel pins. This item is a pre-order, with production taking 4-6 weeks and shipping once available. You can pre-order it for $12.
- In our gift-guide-feed, we spotlighted various juggling Tic-Tac-Toe games. The twist of playing as cats and rats makes the game more exciting, especially for experienced players. Jumbo divider sticky notes, also found in our feed, can help you organize your notes with colorful tabs that are 0.8 inches long and 5.8 inches in length. These jumbo sticky notes can be purchased from Amazon for $6.49.
