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65 Super Weird Things We're Loving Right Now — & Wow They're Cheap On Amazon

Strange finds that are strangely awesome.

by Christina Wood
Amazon/Bustle
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Once you get your car clean, your house furnished, and a basic wardrobe in your closet, it’s time to add personality to your life. If you don’t want to be a cookie-cutter copy of the life that comes across your feed, embrace your inner geek. It might seem easier to follow than to lead, but once you start setting the trends, you will never go back. Here are all the super weird things we're loving right now — & wow they're cheap on Amazon.

1A Stained Glass Butterfly For Your Plants

Sure, you could stick a boring plant support into your plant pots. Or you could turn that plant into a decorative focal point with this stained glass butterfly suncatcher. The realistic glass insect rests on the stake, catching light and turning it into rainbows.

2This Realistic Book Safe

No one will find your secret stash in this book safe. It looks like a real book that’s been in your library for years. It even has real paper. Open the book, though, and there is a locking safe within. Choose from a collection of books, all real classics.

3Willow Vines That Light Your Walls

Mount this willow vine light to the wall and turn lighting into decor. It looks beautiful over a mantel or headboard and throws just enough ambient light to brighten the room without harshing the vibe. The branches are flexible so you can shape them how you like, and the embedded LEDs have eight lighting modes.

4Cold-Weather Covers For The Outdoor Faucets

Future you will be so happy that you took a moment to install these outdoor faucet covers. They provide just enough insulation so that your water faucets get through the cold weather without freezing. And that means you won’t have to spend an hour replacing them before you can start gardening in the spring.

5Instant Relief From Headaches & Hangovers

Don’t let a headache take you down. Take a few minutes to chill with this headache relief cap, and you will bounce right back. The gel-filled cap is soft, flexible, and freezable so you can pull cool relief over your eyes and head to stop the pain. “Wow, what a wonderful feeling!!” wrote one reviewer. “Goodbye headache.”

6A Scotty Dog To Hold Your Cords

Set this adorable pup on your desk and put it to work as a cord organizer. You can snap up to four cords into the little sausage dog, and they will be right where you want them when you need one. “This cute little guy solved my problem!” wrote one reviewer. “The weight keeps it from moving.”

7A Plate To Grate Garlic

Elevate every meal by serving olive oil infused with garlic, Parmesan, or fruits grated in this clever grater plate. Or just use it to grate ginger or strawberries for dressings. It comes with a garlic peeler tube, a stand to display it when you aren’t using it, and a brush to transfer grated ingredients to your creation.

8An Easy & Fast Hairstyle

This zig-zag comb headband is the fastest way to go from messy to pulled together. Pull it on, and it pulls your hair back off your face and creates a smooth but textured effect. Leave your hair loose in the back or gather it into a knot. Done! “They are comfortable, don't pinch or dent, and keep that stubborn hair out of your eyes while still looking nice,” wrote one reviewer.

9This Hilarious Crossword TP Roll

The laughter erupting from your bathroom at your next game night or party will be worth the investment in this weird toilet paper joke. It’s a roll of toilet paper. It’s also a quick crossword to keep you from getting bored while you go. Hilarious.

10A Whiskey Glass That Spins & Lights Up

When you gather with friends to enjoy a fancy cocktail, turn those adult beverages into mood lighting by making them into this whiskey glass that lights while you rotate the glass on the base. “They combine mesmerizing light effects with a smooth spinning base, creating an engaging drinking experience that doubles as a conversation piece,” wrote one reviewer.

11A Hooded Plush Toy You Can Stage So Many Ways

You will find yourself posing this plush banana man and placing him all over your home. He is soft and cuddly, with a wire base so you can sit him, set him to climb the wall, or create whatever scenario comes to mind. He’s magnetic, too, so he can grab onto metal surfaces.

12Stacking Glasses That Become A Fish

Bring water to the table in these Koi fish design drinking glasses, and that simple basic becomes a central element of the meal. The glasses stack into the shape of a fish, so they become a centerpiece. It solves your storage problems, too, by being a decorative piece you can store out in the open.

13This Bookworm To Mark Your Page

This bookworm clip bookmark does much more than hold your page. It becomes a cute companion as you read and adds a bit of whimsy to your book when it is lying on the table. “I absolutely love this little guy!!” wrote one reviewer. “He’s very good at his job.”

14Stained Glass Bulbs For Mood Lighting

Add mood and a pop of color and light to your space with these stained glass light bulbs. Replace the bulb in a lamp or fixture and turn that appliance into a mood. “WOW. These lights are beautiful,” wrote one reviewer. “Bright enough without being overwhelming. So calming and ethereal.”

15A Cup Holder For Your Bed

Keep your water within reach and easy to find in the dark by mounting this Stanley cup holder to your headboard. It hooks right over the slats and holds most cups, cans, tumblers, and bottles, so you can stay hydrated without risking a spill in bed. It comes in several styles to fit the bed you have.

16A Mesmerizing Fidget Toy That Spins

If you have trouble focusing, this spinning desk toy might be just the thing to help tame your fidgets. It gives your hands something to do and offers your agitation something to focus on to calm down. “I love the way it spins — smooth, satisfying, and oddly calming,” wrote one reviewer.

17Lip Masks For Deep Hydration

Give your kisser a deep drink of hydration with this three-pack of collagen lip masks drenched in panthenol, vegan collagen, and multi-molecular hyaluronic acid. As you get dressed or apply your makeup, they steep your lips in plumping moisture. Pull it off, and you are ready for a quick swipe of color.

18This Lighted Signal For The Car Behind Yours

Don’t like the way the person driving behind you is crawling up your bumper? Hit the remote control on this car light, and it will illuminate a thumbs-down, sending the message that you are not impressed. You can follow up with a thumbs-up. “People actually back off,” wrote one reviewer. “We laugh and laugh about it!”

19A Big Cozy Soup Bowl With A Handle

A simple bowl of soup becomes a cozy indulgence if you eat it from this bowl with a handle. The pretty flowers, big loop handle, and deep bowl work together to give any warm beverage or meal a comforting vibe. “I love this beautiful bowl so much,” wrote one reviewer. “I'm eating my oatmeal from it right now.” It comes in lots of patterns.

20Granny Core Skirts For The Kitchen

Give your kitchen a cute, country look by sticking this gingham stove skirt onto the handle of your range. It hides any messy, scratched glass-front problems and gives the space the cutest granny vibe. “It makes my kitchen feel so cozy and put together!” wrote one reviewer. You can choose from so many patterns that you might want one for every season.

21Artistic Bandages That Make A Statement

Turn your next injury into an art project with these flexible fabric adhesive bandages that are printed with classic Hosuku designs. Band-Aid partnered with the Metropolitan Museum of Art for these beautiful bandages, and you can wear them even if you don’t get hurt first. There are three sizes in the box and 50 bandages total.

22A Clever Tape Dispenser For Your Wrapping Station

Before you start wrapping presents, consider this desktop tape dispenser. You can prep 18 tape strips and have them ready for high-speed packaging. The whole thing expands and contracts so you can deploy it and put it away quickly. “No more cutting tape and putting it around the table,” wrote one reviewer.

23An Adorable Dog Hand Towel

Get rid of that tired, always-damp hand towel and hang this adorable chenille dog hand towel in its place. The dog’s fur is a super-absorbent microfiber that dries quickly, so you can dry your hands while you pet the pooch. Fun and functional! It comes in lots of cute colors, too.

24A Genius Way To Prevent Lost Socks

End the lost-sock mystery with this sock organizer that keeps them safely together when they go through the wash. Not only will your socks not get lost, but they will stay together so you never have to match them. “This weird contraption has changed my sock life forever!!!” wrote one reviewer. “No more hunting for socks. No more mismatched socks. It is a glorious engineering miracle.”

25A Game Boy-Inspired Smart Watch Charger

Old tech meets new tech in this Game Boy-inspired Apple Watch stand. Slip your watch into it, and it turns your watch display into a cute, retro desktop alarm clock while the watch charges. “Absolutely love this adorable little thing,” wrote one reviewer.

26This Hack So Earrings Don’t Sag

Remember all those hoops and dangly earrings you stopped wearing? Get them out! These earlobe support patches are the bling hack you need to wear them again. Stick them to the back of your lobes. They carry the weight while making your lobes look as if those past jewelry mistakes never happened.

27A Cloud Heating Pad That’s Peak Cozy

When aches, pains, and cramps are dragging you down, lie down and let this heating pad provide a bit of self-care. Pop it in the microwave to warm it, and it will deliver 20 minutes of gentle heat. It’s cute, too, and a good companion while you relax. There are so many adorable little faces to choose from, though. Careful you don’t end up with a posse!

28This Cheat Sheet For Spreadsheets

Keep all your cheat codes and formulas front and center by dropping your keyboard and mouse on this Excel cheat sheet desk pad. You will never forget that keyboard shortcut again. “It comes in handy all the time and is a great quick reference while I’m working,” wrote one reviewer. “The layout is clear, well organized, and covers the most important Excel functions in an easy-to-understand way.”

29This Scraper For The Stickers On Everything

Who decided to plaster every purchase with a sticker that’s nearly impossible to remove? End the frustration by keeping this scratch-free cleaning tool in a kitchen drawer. It scrapes away those annoying stickers without hurting your new acquisition or your nails.

30A Wrestler To Open The Beer

The visible effort this luchador bottle opener puts into getting the cap of your beer vastly exceeds what’s called for, but that’s on-brand for this dramatic wrestler. And all that theater makes opening a bottle so much more fun. “Everyone loves when I bring it out,” wrote one reviewer. [They take] turns opening/wrestling off their [beer caps.]”

31Cute Soda-Branded Lip Balm

Enjoy a hit of flavor every time you slather your lips with balm. This Diet Coke can lip balm is hydrating, tasty, and easy to keep track of, since you can clip it to your bag or keys. If you prefer Cherry Coke, Classic Coke, or another iconic flavor, there are several to choose from.

32Charcuterie Plates To Top Your Wine Glasses

When wine and charcuterie are on the menu, it’s a good day. This wine glass charcuterie topper makes it even better. Load it up with snacks, set it on your wine glass, and you are armed with a mobile meal, but you still have a free hand. “Very cute and functional,” wrote one reviewer.

33A Funny Toilet Timer For Bathroom Hogs

When someone in the house or office uses the bathroom to take infinite breaks or as a place to scroll uninterrupted, this toilet timer sends a clear message. Five minutes! Other people have to go, too. “Bought this for my husband because he spends more time on the toilet than he does with me,” wrote one reviewer. “He loves it.”

34Adorable Birds That Light Your Way

These rechargeable lights are about to become the cutest practical thing in your house. Mount them to the stair risers or in a dark corner. They stick magnetically to a stick-on metal plate. When you walk near them, they light up to illuminate your path. Then they turn off when you move on. Choose from several birds and finishes.

35Sprites To Haunt Your Car

These cute little soot sprites are so much fun to stick on your rearview mirror, dash, computer, or anywhere else you want an adorable surprise. “The moment I put them around my rearview mirror, my car went from regular transportation to magical forest creature commute experience,” wrote one reviewer. “Absolutely adorable. I was not prepared.” This is a pack of 20.

36A Super Cute Snail Planter

This stoneware snail planter turns a simple fern or cactus into a cute display worthy of coffee table placement. It’s safe for the table, too, since the snail’s body is a water-trapping saucer. The eye stalks on the end of springs are so cute you will obsess. “So stinking cute,” wrote one reviewer.

37Cotton Swabs Built For Makeup Removal

Using ordinary cotton swabs to get the perfect liner corner or remove smudged mascara can often drag a frustrating amount of cotton and liquid through your look. These makeup remover cotton swabs are designed for the task, though. They are precise and already filled with makeup remover, so all you do is grab and swipe. Keep a few in your purse or travel kit.

38A Fish Tank You Never Have To Clean

If you are craving the calming beauty of a fish tank but dreading the work of cleaning a tank or the expense of filling it with life, this fake fish tank is a great stepping stone to the real deal. The fish move gracefully through the water, and it gently lights the room. It might be designed for kids, but reviewers say cats love it, too.

39Lighted Chakra Balls For Moody Lighting

These crystal chakra balls are the lighting element you have been looking for in your bathroom, bedroom, or wellness room. The cracked glass balls glow in different colors, and each one is a bright, sparkly orb of light. They sit on a wooden base. The base plugs into a USB port. There are other sizes and styles, too.

40This Loofah-Like Shower Mat

Once you drop it into your shower, you will wonder how you ever lived without this shower mat. It adds a hit of color and texture to an all-white space. The loofah-like texture feels delicious underfoot every time you shower. And the grippy backing makes the shower safer.

41A Goose To Strain The Pasta

Instead of clearing the sink to make space for that enormous colander, grab this goose pot strainer by the neck and drain the water off your pasta with its feathers. It’s faster, easier, and a lot more fun. That colander eats up storage space, too. This goose slips easily into a drawer or — because it's so cute — can hang from a hook on the wall.

42A Glow-In-The-Dark AirTag Holder

You will never lose your keys again after you attach this glow-in-the-dark AirTag holder to your key chain. It lights up in the dark so you can see them. And if your keys are too lost for that, you can look on your phone to see where you left them. “Love it!” wrote one reviewer. “Super cute and keeps my AirTag protected!!”

43This Cute TP Roll Creature

If you keep a spare roll of TP on the back of the toilet or on a shelf, you might not realize that it's an opportunity for a sight gag. Now you do. This toilet paper topper pops out of that roll to make everyone laugh. There are frogs, ducks, and other animals, too. You might need to turn the TP shelf into a zoo.

44This Chip & Dip Hat

Fill this cowboy hat chip and dip server with chips, salsa, or guac and call it dinner. Everyone will love the snacks, and when the chips are gone and they can see that they have been eating out of a hat, it will get a laugh. Choose from several colors.

45A Fender Amp That Holds Your Keys

Mount this Fender jack rack to your wall, and coming home will always feel like you just showed up for your gig and are about to shred it on your custom Stratocaster. Even if all you are doing is making ramen and collapsing on the couch, that’s a fun vibe to come home to. It comes with four plugs to attach to your keys.

46Disco String Lights To Get The Party Started

Get the party started with these disco ball string lights that illuminate in warm light and fill the room with glitter. Use them as holiday decor or — even better — as permanent lighting so you can flip a switch to get everyone dancing. “A nice addition to a disco-themed party,” wrote one reviewer. They run on batteries so you can put them anywhere.

47A Tool For Multiple Kitchen Tasks

Imagine cooking with this one uni-tool in your hand: Flip an egg, strain the water from pasta to test doneness, cut tofu into smaller pieces in the pan, stir and taste the sauce, and spread butter on the toast, all with the same tool. No accumulation of messy tools on the counter. Fewer dishes. Genius!

48This Beautiful Sunrise Alarm Clock

Not only does this sunrise alarm clock look stunning and minimalist in your space, but it also solves your struggles with waking up in the morning. The integrated moon lamp gently increases the light when it is time for you to wake up, so your brain thinks the sun is rising. It has audible alarms, too. This is a much more pleasant way to rouse yourself each day.

49This Pot Watering Tool That Stops Spills

Some plants make it so difficult to give them water, causing a wet mess on the table below them every time you try. This plant pot watering funnel bypasses the leaves so the water gets to the soil and roots without making a mess. This is a set of three, so you can leave them in the troublesome plants.

50A Bird That Sings For Wine

Throw away the wine cork and replace it with this singing bird wine bottle pourer. It looks adorable on the bottle and makes pouring another glass a musical experience. “The only issue I have is the over-pouring because the chirping is too cute,” wrote one reviewer. “But is that an issue?”

51Headrest Covers For Vehicle Personality

Pull these headrest covers over the headrest in your car to transform the interior into a meme that will get laughs from every passenger. The simple addition of eyes gives your front seats an entire personality. But there are lots of looks to choose from.

52Tissues That Blend Into Your Vibe

Add a hit of function to your coffee table display by stashing your tissues in this stacked book tissue box cover. They will blend right in with your decorative art books and be right there if someone sneezes. It’s a beautifully understated design piece that actually reduces visual clutter. There are two styles to choose from.

53A Cube Lamp From A Science-Fiction Future

This mirror cube lamp walks a delicate line between art and a lighting element. And the result is fantastic. The futuristic glow and shape of this lamp evoke a Matrix reality that’s perfect for an office, game room, or a bookshelf in your library. It’s rechargeable, so you could even use it as a dining table centerpiece.

54A Desk Hook For Your Gear

Hang your gear on your desk instead of littering the floor or desktop by hooking this elegant and heavy-duty desktop hook to the edge. It will hold a loaded backpack or a big water bottle — or both. It has an 80-pound capacity. It comes in two colors.

55Googly Eyes That Tell Time

These googly eyes are silly. But they are also serious. The position of the eyes tells the time. And there is an alarm clock behind those rotating eyes, so you can set this on your bedside table, and it will work while it entertains you. “This little clock works perfectly, and no matter what the time, you’re guaranteed a little giggle!” wrote one reviewer.

56A Pretty Lace Window Privacy Film

Filter the light. Protect your privacy. And ramp up the granny-core style of your space with this lace window privacy film. It’s easy to install with a spritz of water and an X-ACTO knife, and it comes in so many cute colors and sizes that you will probably find yourself lining more windows with lace.

57A Bird Sculpture For Your Toilet Bolts

At first, you will probably think that decorating the base of your toilet with these cute golden bird toilet bolt caps is too weird. But very quickly, you will come to love the charm this small touch brings to the smallest room in the house. “Super cute!” wrote one reviewer. “Brings joy and a touch of whimsy.” There are other colors and animals, too.

58Floating Firefly Lights For The Garden

Stick these solar garden lights into a bed of flowers or shrubs, and they transform your greenery into gently-lit focal points. The long stalks bend and sway, giving movement to the display, too. Use a few to give the illusion of fireflies or fill your plants to create useful lighting.

59A Duck Umbrella That’s True Whimsy

Heading into unpredictable weather is so much more fun when this duck umbrella is your companion as well as your protection from a sudden cloudburst. It's compact and portable, so you can tuck it into a bag, and so cute you might find yourself talking to it or giving it a name. It comes in a range of pretty colors.

60A Spinning Suncatcher That’s Gorgeous In The Window

Hang this suncatcher wind spinner on your deck or in a window and enjoy the show. It’s beautiful. It also turns and mesmerizes you with color and light, turning sunbeams into rainbows that dance on the walls. “It really comes alive in the afternoon sun, and I often catch myself staring at it because it's so lovely,” wrote one reviewer.

61A Mug Warmer Paired With The Perfect Mug

The pairing of this coffee mug warmer with a stainless steel coffee mug is genius. The mug retains heat more effectively than any mug in your cupboard and fits perfectly onto the heating element of the warmer. It creates a reliably and precisely hot beverage you can enjoy for hours. “Finally! A cup of hot coffee!” wrote one reviewer.

62This Hack For Perfect Liner

Frustrated in your attempts to achieve the perfect shadow edge or liner angle? This reusable eye makeup shield is the tool you didn’t know you needed. It’s like a stencil for getting that angle right. “I have tried tapes and all sorts of products to shape eyeshadow,” wrote one reviewer. “This is by far my fav.”

63A Convenient Car Charger For All Of Your Devices

Plug this retractable car charger into your lighter, and you will never have to hunt for a charging cable to use in your car again. A USB-C and a lightning cable pull right out of the charger and connect to your phone. There are also extra ports so your passengers can charge up if they have a cable. It comes in several colors and cord lengths.

64A Faster Way To Make Iced Beverages

Sometimes an iced coffee is the only thing that will get you through, but all you have is hot coffee. When that happens, pull out the HyperChiller and pour that hot coffee into it. It chills that hot beverage in seconds. It’s also pretty genius when your white wine isn’t cold enough.

65Cute VW Van Key Covers

Your key chain will take on a retro vibe when you cover your keys with these cute Volkswagen key cover caps that harken back to the iconic VW bus that enabled so much fun in times past. This is three covers in different colors, so you can use them to color-code your keys.