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If the thought of a fighting poop pen with punching arms doesn’t make you smile, you *definitely* need to read this post.

If your life’s been feeling a little too serious lately (ugh, same), it might be time to add some joy back into your cart. We found a bunch of totally unserious products — think silly desk toys, cozy plushies, cheeky home decor, and delightfully random gifts — guaranteed to make you smile for no real reason at all. Whether you need a stress break or just love a good impulse buy, these fun finds are exactly the kind of chaos you deserve. 

Promising review: "I love him. He is so cute and so well-made. He is the perfect size and shape. I named him Banana Peel Son since his wool comes off like a banana peel. Adorable. Would recommend to everyone." —Aerebys Stare

Promising review: "By far the most amazing coloring book I’ve ever bought! It’s so funny, and it really makes you laugh at the most annoying and inconvenient experiences in life. This made me laugh so much, I bought two more for friends who also loved it! 10/10" —KArribas

Promising review: "Buying these charms was one of the best decisions of my life. The bag is twice the size of my head. The marshmallows are aesthetically pleasing and delicious. It's everything I ever wanted in a snack." —Amazon Customer

Promising review: "I love this SO MUCH. I embrace my inner snail every time I wash my face. It's soft but not too fluffy and thick. It has a nice stretch, but it's also not too loose where I feel like it's falling. Buy some for you and your snail friends :)" —sam

Get it from Amazon for $6.49+ (available in 20 colors).

Promising review: "I brought this out and quickly felt the power I held when hitting the gavel! That Law and Order sound it makes puts this little thing over the top! I recommend everyone buys this so you can feel the power too!!" —Olivia Garcia

Promising reviews: "He doesn’t drop his food all over the floor, won’t yap at every passing car, and also won't hump my leg until it’s black and blue. He’s well-behaved, and I’m hoping he’ll teach a thing or two to my other dachs." —Pet Detective

"I got this to surprise my roommate because she loves dachshunds. I had assumed the size of the stuffy was slightly exaggerated in the product photos, but I was wrong! It’s actually quite large and plush, very nice quality for the price. It came sort of shrink-wrapped, so it was easy to wrap it up as a present, and we’ve already run it through the washer with no issue, easy to clean." —Kathryn

Get it from Amazon for $16.99+ (available in three sizes and three more styles).

It comes with 60+ stickers, including some puffy stickers.

Promising review: "100/10. Absolutely fantastic. I didn't know I needed passive-aggressive fish in my life, but now I want more. Can't stop sending them in my letters to my family, and it's so much fun to hear their reactions." —E.M.

Get it from Amazon for $8.39 and Brass Monkey for $9. 

Promising review: "This is as adorable as advertised, but I am pleasantly surprised to find that it’s actually practical, too. It holds quite a few earrings in a small space, with them all easily visible and accessible. I love it!" —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $8.49+ (available in two colors).

Promising review: "I got this book as a Christmas gift for my boyfriend. He has slowly started turning green and may have even gained a donkey friend. This book made him more Shrek. 💚" —Samantha Martin

Promising review: "Just bought this for the fun of it…. And it’s cute and fun!" —Kim M.

Friendsheep is a small business that sells dryer balls handmade by women in Kathmandu, Nepal.

Promising review: "These are so incredibly cute! I love that they look like soot sprites! I used them today and noticed a significant decrease in drying time. No static, and able to be scented with essential oils. A great alternative to polyester, single-use dryer sheets." —Daria

Get a pack of three from Amazon for $21 (available in lots of other styles).

Promising review: "I'm a vintage Polly Pocket collector as well as a huge pop culture fan, and this is SUCH a fun addition to my collection. It's detailed with tons of fun little Easter eggs and pieces. The packaging is great, and clearly designed to display the set without unboxing it. I kept the packaging but display it on a shelf, and it's cute whether open or closed. It's relatively large compared to the original Bluebird compacts, but it makes up for it with how many rooms and scenes it depicts. I also have the Friends compact, and the two coffee mugs look adorable together (despite the handles being on opposite sides). I love Mattel for making this." —Laura

Promising review: "Bought for working out because I’d rather use my cup than water bottles, and honestly, I was surprised to see that it works. The straw is longer than expected. The only flaw is that the straw is hard to get in if you have ice already in your cup." —lisa

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

Promising review: "My sister and I have had so much fun with these socks!!! They are super cute, and the magnetic hold really well. The magnets are a bit big, so you do notice them, but overall super fun and cute." —addison fullmer

Get them from Amazon for $7.98+ (available in two colors and in packs of four).

Silly City is a small business based in LA.

Promising review: "Beautiful quality of the print! It arrived quickly, and the decal is super nice, not cheap/plastic-looking. The shirt is very soft and runs true to size." —Cass

Get it from Silly City on Etsy for $22.05 (originally $29.40; available in unisex sizes S–2XL and four colors).

If you hate how expensive candles are (same!), you can save money by using this to warm the wax, which releases the scent but doesn't deplete the candle. Also, no fire = no fire hazard. The paws can be used to hold your phone, but I would recommend using that feature only when the mug warmer is cool and not in use.

Promising reviews: "I thought I’d try putting my wax melt in there and see how long it would take to melt. It took less than five minutes to melt it!! Also, it feels kinda heavy and dense, like it was made out of good material. I love it. 😭 It's gonna be good for my tea time AND make my office smell good." —Allisen

"I'm a teacher, so I NEVER get to finish my coffee in one sitting. This thing has made my day so much better. No matter how long ago I made my coffee, each and every sip tastes like it was just brewed. Very happy!" —Amanda Fausto

Get it from Amazon for $22.49+ (available in six styles and one option with an included mug). 

Jellybop Studio is a small business based in Toronto. Your purchase helps fund treats for Jellybop the cat.

Promising review: "Wonderful design. I gave this as a gift, as they were delighted! 10/10 recommend." —twistedazure

Get it from Jellybop Studio on Etsy for $4.91.

Promising reviews: "I use this at least once a week on remote meetings, and everyone loves it as a joke. It’s not good at much more than a visual joke, but I consider that for me. Love it." —les campbell

"Got this for my son for Christmas, and he loves it. It’s loud, and sound quality is pretty good." —Nayy lashuan

Get it from Amazon for $39.99 (available in two styles).

This necklace is purely decorative and should not be considered a functional collar. Reviewers note that the bow can be removed if your pet doesn't like it. 

Promising review: "It’s soo pretty! Was worried about the bow potentially falling off, so I added a couple of drops of super glue as a reinforcement. Other than that, this is classy and high quality! It’s true to size, fits my furbaby perfectly, and it’s adjustable. Doesn’t feel flimsy at all!" —Aly

Get it from Amazon for $6.99+ (available in sizes S–XL and four colors).

Check out a TikTok of the mini ceramic bathtub in action. 

Promising review: "I ordered two of these. One I used as a regular soap dish in my tub. It has holes for drainage, which is a plus. I also used it as a cute plant decanter. I placed some succulents in it, and voila ... the cutest planter for my bathroom." —Diane Sheehan

Get it from Amazon for $8.99 (available in six colors). 

Promising review: "Got this as a birthday gift for my cheese-loving friend. Ideal Squishmallow size, in my opinion!" —Madeleine

Promising review: "What a fun rug. I don’t have to say anything, but everything MacKenzie-Childs is made with such quality." —Deb C.

Get it from Amazon for $99.95 and MacKenzie-Childs for $99.95.

Promising review: "This product is amazing. I purchased one for the kids' bathroom and a smaller fruit for the kitchen. They are soft and dry quickly. They wash well and bring a fun and cute look to any room. They are the perfect size for hanging in the kitchen. Definitely worth the price I paid." —Sher

Get a set of two from Amazon for $8.96+ (available in eight fruits).

Note: Reviewers mention that you should size up.

Promising review: "I got this for my son, and since the day it came in, he's barely taken it off long enough for me to wash and dry it. He even sleeps in it. Needless to say, he really likes it! Great quality, too." —Jessica flores

Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in sizes XS–XXXL).

Promising review: "Absolutely love these. My daughter’s toilet was missing the original caps, so I thought I would give these a try. They are so nice looking!! She loves them. Great quality and fits perfectly over the screw. Going to buy some for my bathroom now! Buy it, you won’t regret it." —Valentine Girl

Get a pair from Amazon for $15.58 (available in seven other styles).

Promising review: "This item is super fun! The kids had a lot of fun playing with them. The best part is that they are also a pen! Even the adults had fun playing with them." —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $12.95+ (available in three styles).

The reviews for this post have been edited for length and clarity. 

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Melanie Aman is a deputy editorial director on the BuzzFeed Shopping team who's spent the last decade in the lifestyle and service journalism sphere, using her shopping editor eye to find and vet products across a variety of categories, including lifestyle, home, beauty, fashion, pets, cleaning, travel, aging, and more. When she’s not trawling the internet for hidden gems, she’s probably eating foods that will make her tummy hurt and watching old MTV shows from the 2000s.

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