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Oct 01, 2023

28 Things You Don't Need But Will Probably Buy June 2023

We hope you love our recommendations! Some may have been sent as samples, but

We hope you love our recommendations! Some may have been sent as samples, but all were independently selected by our editors. Just FYI, BuzzFeed collects a share of sales and/or other compensation from the links on this page.

These products aren't 100% practical, but they will inspire what we call, "grabby hands."

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Promising review: "The adults in this house love water balloons but not the mess…plus with toddlers around, it didn't quite make sense to have water balloons but we saw a random video on TikTok and HAD to find reusable water balloons to try out. These were the first ones we bought to try out, and WHOA we were blown away! Super easy to for the 2- and 3-year-old to use, which means more fun for all of us!! Do not think twice or continue with regular water balloons, you’ll waste precious time cleaning up and filling that could be used to make memories." —Taurus

Get a four-pack from Amazon for $15.99 (also available in packs of six, 12, and 16).

Frolic Creations is a small business based in Florida.

Get it from Frolic Creations on Etsy for $13.99.

Get a box of 30 from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in five styles).

Get them from HUIZSHOP on Etsy for $22+ (available in four sizes, eight colors, and 15 flavors).

Psychedelicwardst is a small business based in Indianapolis, Indiana that sells a variety of stash jars shaped like various pop culture characters.

Get it from Psychedelicwardst on Etsy for $35.

Promising review: "I got this bubble gun for my friend's little boy for his birthday. There were a ton of kids, so I thought it would be the perfect addition. The package comes with a ton of bubbles to use. The set up was quick and easy. You do have to refill the bubbles after each pull of the trigger but it was such a hit at the party. We turned the lights off so the kids could see the fun lights! Totally recommend! All the adults said they wanted one for themselves, lol." —maegan fasnacht

Get it from Amazon for $39.99 (available in three colors).

Get it from linerworks on Etsy for $75 (available in ring sizes 4–13 and three colors).

Promising review: "Smaller than expected but I love it for making cute, bright, happy arrangements. Looks great with daisies of all sorts." —dayna haley

Get it from Amazon for $26.95.

I've had a lot of canned fish in my time, but Scout's rainbow trout is one of my absolute faves. It's super light and tasty.

Get a four-pack from Scout Canning for $39.99.

Get it from Amazon for $50 (also available in a floral design).

Promising review: "Barry the Bear is such a cute cheese grater! Perhaps the cutest in the world! I am biased though because my husband and I love bears. We use Barry every taco night to grate the cheese because he works really well. Much better than box graters. He is super easy to clean. I hand wash and towel dry him. I actually think that Barry is easier to clean than my old cheese grater because he comes apart and snaps back together. Box graters do not. When he is not being used, Barry stands up on his own on the counter. I’m glad I bought him! If you love bears and cheese, Barry is for you!" —Favorite Girl

Get it from Amazon for $22.95.

Promising review: "A few of my coworkers chipped in and bought our departmental mascot, whom we've dubbed Larry the Llama. We love this little guy! And bonus: He's quite functional. Our desks get pretty dusty, and Larry helps get all that muck off our desks. And he's adorably handsome. He can be bent into three different positions: 90 degrees, 45 degrees, and completely straight. This makes him more effective at cleaning our desks, and allows him to be positioned in few different ways when he's just chilling out watching us work. Here he is, peering over the cube wall, watching me work. He can be a nosy little llama." —Vegan-ish Mom Geek

Get it from Amazon for $17.35.

This is a great little peeler! It's a tiny bit awkward to hold, but it's super sharp and works well enough.

Get it from Amazon for $10.

Promising review: "I don't know what I did without a Wet Brush. At first I was worried, I saw a lot of bad reviews for the larger Wet Brush but glad I still went for the mini! I love this little brush so much! It really does work on my hair, I can feel the difference while combing it wet or dry. The bristles are soft and move with each comb while untangling at the same time. I love the small compact size of it and the green leaf design 🍃✨💚 so cute! My hair is to my lower back in length, medium thickness. I wear it straight or wavy. I would definitely recommend this product!" —EmiLove

Get it from Amazon for $8.07+ (leaf shape available in four sizes and three colors; also available in six other Wet Brush styles).

You'll get the giant bubble wand, two pouches of bubble concentrate, and an instruction booklet.

Promising review: "Fantastic product!! My 8-year-old son played outside with them for two solid hours...unplugged...happy as can be! I definitely recommend and will buy again!" —Pxysis

Get it from Amazon for $15.95+ (available in six styles).

Promising review: "It's so cute. It gives me so much serotonin drinking from it and having it on my desk. I'm always craving any sort of liquid so I do drink it pretty fast, but I just keep a refill close. The cup makes it worth the trip to refill." —PoisonedTendrils

Get it from Amazon for $19.99 (available in five colors).

Promising review: "These are so cute and easy to install. My husband always forgets to put his keys away so I got these to try to condition him into hanging them up. Now he has a little friend say hello when he gets home." —leaaffy

Get a four-piece set from Amazon for $15.99 (also available in a six-pack that includes a monkey and baby chick).

Shower Cat is a small business established in 2021 specializing in products to prevent shower clogs.

Promising review: "I first saw this product on TikTok and I knew immediately that I needed it. I just moved into a new apartment and I didn't want to be how I used to be, where I’d just let hair go down the drain and plug it eventually, or peel it off of the drain after each shower. It works great but I probably need some practice with it. I currently just floss my hair through it so it will hold them and there are a few stray hairs that don't stick. I would recommend to anyone who is tired of putting your loose strands of hair on the shower wall." —Cari Schwartzkopf

Get it from Amazon for $14.95.

Promising review: "Most genius vase. The flowers last so much longer, because you can change the water and snip the stems, to keep bacteria from growing and killing your flowers. It's also beautiful as a vase itself, super modern, and chic." —Eliezer Labkowsky

Get it from Amazon for $35.99+ (get this price by clipping the 10% off coupon; available in four colors).

Promising review: "This toilet brush makes me want to clean my toilet. It is so cute, exactly what I wanted, and works perfectly!! Fits nicely into my bathroom decor. It was delivered in perfect condition and I've used it three times now. If you're thinking about buying this...do it!" —Michelle Maroon

Get it from Amazon for $19.99.

Promising review: "First time using this and WOW!!!! The bubbles are strong and it feels like a being in a hot tub! Great to alternate the levels of flow from a touch of a button, the remote is nice. No problem with the suction cups, the mat stayed in place. Something relaxing to look forward to after work or managing pain from an old, but lifelong injury, though this is not a medical device. The motor isn't too loud but noticeable and It adds to the hot tub feel. LUX FOR SMALL BUCKS! Thank you for bringing luxury to the home at an affordable cost! I hope this unit lasts a very long time. <3" —Michelle

Get it from Amazon for $130.

Promising review: "Oh my god. I’m mad at myself for not getting this sooner. My daughter would throw tantrums because it would take me two hours to cut 10 grapes into quarters and when she wants her grapes, she means now! Thank you for whoever created this masterpiece. I owe you everything." —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $11.99.

Promising review: "This will clean everything and anything you put it on and rinse or wipe free and clean from residue. This is not just for dishes, people. Everyone wants to know how my house always looks so clean. My secret is Dawn. I always clean my shower and hard vinyl plank floors with it and even use it to get laundry stains out. It's like gold to me. I love it. From dishes to floors to bathroom to laundry. Thank you Dawn for making literally the best soap on the market." —Liz ayyyy

Get one spray and three refills from Amazon for $16.88.

Promising review: "For anyone with long hair, drainage clogging in the shower is a pain. So THANKS to whomever thought of such a simple but clever solution. They stick perfectly and the glue lasts like three weeks. It literally does not let a hair pass and it's just so easy to place and remove. I wish I knew about this product before! A must-buy." —MER

Get a 25-pack from Amazon for $11.99 (also available in a 50-pack and 100-pack).

YouCopia is a small woman-owned business that specializes in clever storage and organization solutions.

Promising review: "The 15" freezer organizer is exactly what I wanted. I made two quick adjustments and emptied my top shelf of my freezer which was totally Not organized. It fit perfectly in the space that was left!!!! I organized my packages of food in the rack. It all fit perfectly. I love how sturdy it is, and easy to adjust. I will definitely order more goodies from YouCopia! I'm 72 and need all the help I can get. You definitely deliver what you advertise. Thanks a bunch!" —L Nellans

Get two from Amazon for $19.99.

Promising review: "I am so happy with this purchase. I spent a lot of time looking at reviews for plastic gems so I could hide them when my almost 3-year-old granddaughter comes to visit me; so many of the listings I visited had disappointed buyers because the product they received wasn't as described. These gems are as big as the palm of my granddaughter's hand and they are bright. The chest won't last long because it's cheap plastic, but the gems themselves are what I'm interested in, and they are perfect for my purposes. I highly recommend this product." —Chris S

Get it from Amazon for $8.99+ (available in four styles).

Get a set of three from Urban Outfitters for $20.

Promising review: "FUN! I am a sucker for cute and miniature! And these are just that. Plus, they are collector's items, so win-win." —Trisha Lynn

Get two from Amazon for $12.99+ (available in two series).

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