60 weird but genius things you didn't know about with over 4.5 stars on Amazon

“This is my dream gadget,” one reviewer raved. “I would highly recommend this if you eat in your car and love dipping your nuggets, fries or whatever.” These dip clips mount to your car’s air vent and can be used with square sauce packets; they also come with a small ramekin to deposit squirt packets and make them way easier to use on-the-go. This way you can have your fries and keep your eyes on the road.

Why settle for ordinary cable clips when you can use this adorable dog-shaped one that also makes you smile? It has slots for up to four cords, keeping them from sliding down your desk or nightstand when you unplug your phone or computer. Plus, the product itself is weighted so you don’t need to use any sticky adhesive tape to keep it in place.

This spoon does everything. “I purchased [it] for scooping, scraping out pots, pans, bowls, and even for scraping homemade frozen ice cream from the sides of the ice cream maker cylinder,” one reviewer explained. The squared edge can scrape out of the corner of dishes, it has built-in measuring lines for 5 and 15 milliliters, and the unique handle allows it to sit to keep your counter mess-free.

These night-lights have a psychedelic bubble design with eight color options (as well as a color-changing mode and a warm white option) to really set the right vibe in your space. They have an automatic dusk-to-dawn sensor and a compact design that fits into the top plug without blocking the bottom.

This banana hand cream comes in a matching container to really get you into those easy, breezy, summery vibes. The hand cream is infused with — you guessed it — banana extract, which helps to soothe, soften, and moisturize your skin. “I basically love everything about this lotion,” wrote one fan. “It is small enough to fit in my small purse. [...] The lotion absorbs quickly and doesn't leave a greasy feeling.”

This tiny pig sits on your dashboard and monitors your driving (while making you smile at every turn). At just 2.5 inches tall, the figurine mounts to the dash with adhesive tape and peeks over the center screen with its adorable little pose. “I love pigs and he is the perfect shade of light pink,” one reviewer wrote. “The circle gooey adhesive that comes with it is nice and easy to use.”

I bet you never knew soap could come in individual sheets that only need water to foam in to a lather and sanitize. Smaller than a pack of cards, these soap sheets can go anywhere with you. Use them on a long flight, on a night out, while camping, at the beach, on a hike — you name it. One reviewer wrote: “They are freaking awesome. I took them to hike a volcano. And y'all know how dusty those areas can be.It was so easy to use, light, compact, soapy, smells good, etc. With a little bit of water you can make it lather great and bam clean hands errrr where you go.”

This is an adorable and totally functional addition to your desk, nightstand, or countertop. The small vase hold pens, pencils, brushes, and other office or makeup accessories, but there’s a specially designed notch on the front to hold your glasses. Not only does it keep your glasses safe, but it looks like the cat is wearing them, which is hilarious.

These disposable eye masks have a built-in heating element that reacts to air after they’re opened to heat up to 113 degrees, warming the delicate skin around your eyes to sooth, refresh, and replenish moisture to the area. The cotton fabric is buttery soft, and they stay warm for up to 30 minutes so you can really focus on relaxing.

There’s no wonder over 25,000 people gave Scrub Mommies a five-star rating. One reviewer explained, “I use them for everything: dishes, countertops, sinks, and even bathroom surfaces. They hold up incredibly well and don’t fall apart like regular sponges. Plus, they rinse clean easily and resist odors, which is a huge bonus.” One side is textured to remove gunk without scratching your surfaces, and the other side is softer for general cleaning. Plus, the mouth can clean both sides of a spoon at once, and the eyes are great for holding with more leverage or washing straws.

This generation is wearing pimple patches like my generation used to wear temporary tattoos. That is to say — they’ve been turned into a fashion statement that also helps clear up acne. These colorful star-shaped patches are made of 100% hydrocolloid which absorbs fluid, reduces redness, and shrink spots to help make you feel your best.

These silicone tie wraps are shaped like leaves on long stems and can be used to wrap all kinds of things — from sealing bags of bread to holding a bunch of asparagus together. They’re naturally heat-resistant and have a 6-inch long stem that easily stretches to wrap around and keep things secure.

“I’m a fountain pen fanatic and a space nerd, so when I saw this pen holder I knew it would look great on my office desk,” one reviewer raved. “The detail is nice and it is large enough to hold my bigger fountain pens without looking too small.” The hand-painted sculpture is eye-catching and cute, guaranteed to make a statement on your desk or nightstand while it makes your favorite writing extra easy to access.

What makes this wooden cupholder brilliant is the fact that it doubles as a tray and can be placed on soft surfaces as well. It has spots for multiple beverages — including a spot designed to fit the handle of a mug — as well as a place for snacks and to store your phone. “The wood is gorgeous, and the silicone top has very generous spaces,” one reviewer raved. “They're deep so you don't have to worry about anything flipping out.”

Not only is this reading pillow the most comfortable — it’s stuffed with shredded memory foam, features back and arm rests, and it’s covered in buttery soft fabric — but it’s also adorable. It has a cute little kitten face with ears and paws to add a whimsical touch to your room. Plus, the cover is washable, so you can read without a care in the world.

This hook mounts to the underside of your upper cabinets to hold bananas, keeping them from browning while also saving space on your countertop. When mounted with adhesive tape it can hold up to 10 pounds, and with screws it can hold up to 27. When you’re not using it, it folds up so it’s out of sight and out of mind.

If a blanket and a hoodie had a baby, this is what it would look like. It has the insanely plush flannel fleece fabric inside with the arms, kangaroo pocket, and hood of your comfiest sweatshirt. It even has an adjustable waist belt like a robe to keep it comfy whether you’re doing chores or lounging around. It’s no shocker that it has a 4.8-star rating.

This silicone spoon rest is a simple kitchen gadget that really packs a punch when it comes to keeping your kitchen clean. It’s made of silicone so it’s heat-resistant and can hold onto even your hot spoons straight out of boiling water. It’s food-safe, dishwasher-safe, and shaped like a piece of ravioli — which is just plain fun.

Why settle for a boring Apple Watch charger and stand when you can use one shaped like a rubber ducky? The watch sits on the duck’s bill and charges while displaying the time. It’s made of premium soft silicone that’s soft, nonslip, and designed to easily fit on your nightstand without taking up much room.

This ultra compact flashlight is about the size of your thumb and has three different modes — a flood light for general activity, a spotlight if you need to focus on something, and a red light to help you see at night. It can be clipped directly to your shirt, belt loop, or bag. And it has a hanging loop to attach to a carabiner. “This light is so compact, long lasting, versatile, and well engineered that I now carry it clipped to my backpack everywhere. [...] I love being able to switch between spot and flood with the rotating switch, and the moonlight mode is perfect for just a bit of mood light in the dark of the night, and it runs forever on it,” one reviewer wrote.

This door stopper weighs 2 pounds and is shaped like an adorable furry alpaca to hold your door open while looking cute at the same time. It has a fabric bottom so it won’t scratch the floor, and it works on carpets without pulling at them. It makes for a much more interesting and kid-friendly door stop that might not hurt as much if you bang your toe into it.

This note pad features a to-do list, don’t forget list, appointment list, people to contact list, and errands list, to help remind you of everything you have to do in a day — but it doesn’t take itself seriously. It has boxes to check off when things are done and even allows you to rate your day with stars. It helps gamify your tasks, which is why it has a 4.8-star rating on Amazon.

These silicone rings can be placed directly into your pot or pan to create perfectly round sunny side up eggs or pancakes every single time. They have cat-inspired details like little ears and a tail that allows you to pick the ring up when you’re done. They’re heat-resistant, dishwasher safe, and microwave safe, too.

If the look, sound, or feel of keyboard keys helps relax your mind, ease stress, and maintain your focus, these fidget toys are the next best thing. You can carry one around at a time — they even have a little hanging hook you can use to attach to your keychain — so you always have a way to occupy your hands no matter where you are.

If you can control the lights and the fan with two different pull chains but can never remember which is which, you need these adorable chain accessories. On the end of these chains are a mini fan and a lightbulb, helping you distinguish between the two easily so there’s no more mistaking. “I love these little chain pulls. They are just so attractive and just the right size. They plainly say what they are there for and in such a cute way. They are very well made and pretty easy to attach to the existing chain pulls on any ceiling fan,” one reviewer gushed. “Wish I had bought sets of these years ago.”

Add some hilarious whimsy to your desk with this flying saucer-inspired paper clip holder. It has a UFO top and a neon light bottom that holds the included cow-shaped clips in a way that makes it seem like they’re being lifted off the ground and “abducted” by aliens. The UFO lid is magnetic, and it comes with 20 cute paper clips.

Racking up over 26,000 five-star ratings, this compact cell phone stand folds up to be smaller than the cell phone itself so you can take it with you anywhere. The arm is adjustable from 2.8 to 3.2 inches, and it has a hole in the bottom so it can hold your phone while you’re charging it. The head can also be adjusted to find the most ergonomic angle for you.

Reviewers are obsessed with this dinosaur taco holder that “makes taco Tuesday more fun.” It can hold two hard shell tacos upright to prevent all the good stuff from falling out in between bites. Made from food-safe hard plastic, it’s dishwasher-safe so you can focus on enjoying your meal and not cleaning up after it.

This magnetic sunglass holder has a faux leather finish that looks high-end despite how budget-friendly it actually is. It fits one pair of sunglasses or glasses, giving you an easy-to-grab, go-to spot to hold those essentials while you’re driving without blocking your visibility. Plus, it comes in a few colors that match the interior of your car.

This night-light is made of soft and squishy silicone formed into the shape of an adorable axolotl. It has two brightness levels and can work for up to 60 hours on a single charge. It has a timer function for 20 minutes, and it lets off a warm white glow that’s perfect for seeing in the dark without hurting your eyes.

This set comes with two window cleaning cloths — one that only needs water to wipe the window down, removing dust, grime, and gunk and one that polishes away streaks for an expensive-looking shine. Designed specifically for glass, the web-shaped fibers attract and trap everything on your window.

Dig through your hair with this comb and gently remove tangles with its flexible teeth. Designed to look like the skull of a long-gone dinosaur, the comb is just as fun to use as it is helpful. Plus, it has two types of bristles — one with a single line of teeth and one with multiple rows of teeth to tackle all hair types.

This microwavable container was specifically designed to cook pasta in just a matter of minutes. First, use the two measuring holes to figure out your perfect portion size, then put the pasta and water inside the container, microwave, drain the water out, and there you have it — perfectly cooked pasta without involving the stove.

These markers have a fine point and a clog-resistant tip that was designed to write on dusty, wet, oily, and rough surfaces like cinderblock and concrete. They even have special hard hat clips to mount for easy access on the job. “They can write in almost [any] type of environment. Dusty surfaces, paper, etc. I used it for work almost every day they're the best.” one reviewer raved.

This magnetic bobby pin holder is the perfect invention for anyone who is always losing their favorite hair clips, and it has a 4.8-star rating on Amazon to match its functionality. It can also be used to sweep up bobby pins off the bathroom counter like a vacuum, which is hilarious. Keep it on the counter, in a drawer — you name it. Either way, it helps your space feel clutter-free.

These deodorant wipes are a must-have for anyone traveling, hiking, camping, or just spending a long day away from home. If you need a refresh when you’re on-the-go, these wipes are individually wrapped and thick with natural ingredients that will keep you smelling and feeling fresh all day long.

Calling all cat lovers: these magnetic bookmarks look like your furry friend is spying on you while you read — and they couldn’t be cuter. With an adorable black cat shape, each bookmark bends and hooks to both sides of a page magnetically so they don’t crease, rip, or damage pages. They’re sure to keep a strong hold on the paper so you don’t lose your spot.

These stretchy sensory toys are great for anyone looking to relieve stress, support focus, promote calm, and encourage creative play in their lives. They can be stretched, pulled, twisted, and twirled while you’re home, at work, on a road trip, or in any other place your mind might wander when you don’t want it to.

This quirky dish brush is shaped like a gnome with a big round nose and strong but gentle bristles for a beard. The hat is an ergonomic handle, and the durable bristles are powerful on even caked-on food. Plus, it comes with a little blue dish to store it while keeping your counter clean. “Had this for several months now. Use it [many] times per day and it is surprisingly durable, and the bright white bristles are still bright white,” one reviewer wrote.

This hilarious money bank turns saving into fun. Every time you put change onto the button area, a panda peeks out of the box and steals your coins. The more you save, the more you get to see of the adorable panda. It’s battery-operated and has an easy withdraw area on the bottom.

Your TBR pile can extend to kitchen chores with these book-themed sponges. Fun and functional, the sponges all have adorable punny names like Moby Dish (for Moby Dick) and Pride & Prejudish (for Pride & Prejudice). Plus they’re actually functional — they have three hard-working layers that wash and scrub off food, grime, and messes without scratching your dishes.

What makes these tissue holders brilliant is their cylindrical design, which allows them to fit inside you car’s cupholder for easy and convenient access. The set of four come with 50 thick, three-ply tissues in each holder that are super soft and gentle on your skin. The paper is highly absorbent, and the containers come in cute designs.

This ceramic plate looks like a shark’s mouth and tail breaching calm waters. The plate itself is food-safe, hand-painted, and designed for sushi, while the mouth of the shark is great for holding soy sauce, spicy mayo, or other go-to dips. It’s also great for serving pigs in a blanket with mustard or chips and dip at parties.

This spatula has a long and narrow design with a slight curve at the end that helps you get deep into corners of jars to scoop up every last drop. The handle is shaped like a cat, and the long flexible silicone tail twists and turns to scrape out everything you want. It’s 100% food-safe, heat-resistant, and has cult-favorite status.

“I use these for both my bible and journal. Very convenient and is large enough for a pen/pencil and highlighter!” one reviewer raved about these pen holders. They use strong elastic bands to wrap around the cover of your favorite journal or read, making sure you have a pen close at hand. They have a really high-end faux leather design that can’t be beat.

This veggie chopper comes with four interchangeable stainless steel blades that can be used to dice, ribbon, and spiral your favorite foods. The top is shaped like an alligator chomping down on your onions and zucchini, and the bottom is a clear plastic container that conveniently catches all of the food you prep.

“I can’t tell you how much I love this thing,” one reviewer raved about this set of multi-tool pens. “Metal is good quality, the screw threading is smooth. The tool tips work they way they are supposed to and you get a lot out of it.” They have 11 combined functions including everything from an LED flashlight, to flathead and Phillips screwdrivers, to a retractable pen.

“So I never thought I could have any feelings about a potato peeler, but this thing is awesome,” one fan wrote. “It works so much better than any other peeler I've ever used. Super sharp. Just have to be careful not to peel myself if I'm moving too fast!” Not only does the stainless steel blade do the work, but the veggie peeler’s cushioned BPA-free handle fits ergonomically in your hand like a glove. The knight-shaped peeler can work on potatoes, carrots, fruit — you name it. The knight’s plume can cleverly be used to get rid of potato eyes.

If you want to spice up your work from home setup, check out this keyboard. It has cool rounded keycaps in different colors that are totally eye-catching. And the full-sized keyboard sounds like a typewriter, which makes tip-tapping the keys fun and satisfying. It connects to your computer via USB and doesn’t require any batteries or charging.

These colorful magnets have heads, arms, and legs like people, so you can arrange them on your fridge or appliance in a ton of creative ways. Each person has four super strong magnets that can hold invitations, photos, reminders, receipts, cards, and more. They can also be used to entertain kids in imaginative play.

This paper towel holder mounts to your backsplash, wall, or upper cabinet to hold the roll and save you space on your countertop. Plus, it has six springs on either side that automatically clamp to the roll so you can tear off sheet after sheet using only one hand. It’s perfect for rolls up to 11 inches wide and can be installed with adhesive tape or screws.

“I always take my wedding ring off while washing dishes and I love how cute this looks on the counter,” one reviewer raved about this sloth ring holder. “It's heavy enough to be sturdy so my ring won't go flying if I accidentally bump it.” It looks like a sloth lying on its back, with all four legs offering you sturdy spots to hold your rings, and its stomach a great spot for necklaces and small bracelets. It’s made of high-quality resin, which is why it feels stable and weighted.

These worry stones are made of thermoplastic rubber with different textured designs — from lines to bubbles to smooth — to help occupy your hands, ease your mind, and improve focus. Each stone is a different size, and they are totally silent, so you can use them discreetly. “I bought these to help with high anxiety when heading into some dental appointments. These were perfect - each one is a bit different, with different textures,” one reviewer commented. “It helped to have something to rub and ground myself, it wasn't rough, didn't hurt my skin and was discreet.”

My grandma used this egg timer when she was my age, and I use it now — that’s how well it works. Simply add it to your boiling water, and it reacts to the temperature and changes color to indicate whether the eggs are at soft, medium, or hard boiled levels so you can get beautifully cooked eggs every time.

These hot dog plushies aren’t just adorable, but they’re also great for helping you — or other people — identify how you’re feeling. “So cute and soft! I brought these to my office for emotional support and everyone loves them,” one reviewer explained. Each of the five hot dogs feature a different emotion — from chill to happy — and they come in a little basket to display.

These compressed towels are made of 100% cotton and, when packaged, are about the size of a quarter. The magic happens when you run them under water and they expand into full-sized washcloths. They’re individually packaged and light, which makes them great for traveling and adventuring.

Not only does this adorable banana-shaped rug have a cute design, but it feels amazing on your feet because of the luxuriously shaggy surface. It’s made of high-quality microfiber that dries quickly, and it has a rubbery nonslip bottom to keep you from slipping and sliding. “Love this rug,” one reviewer raved. “It looks super cute in person and is very soft.”

There’s a reason these twist ties have over 11,000 five-star ratings — they’re so versatile. “They're labelled as cable ties but I've used them to hold keys, close chip bags, hold up my dishwasher door, stick things onto the fridge, etc. they have a lot of versatility and also the colors are cute!” one reviewer wrote. The magnets and the silicone are both strong and durable, instantly organizing your all aspects of your space to keep it clutter-free.

Boring salt and pepper shakers are so out of style. Spice up your kitchen with these hugging elephant figurines. When together, they interlock to hug and stay as one unit. They have large openings with silicone plugs in the bottom to easily fill. And, like tradition, the salt shaker has two holes and the pepper has three to help differentiate.

With crinkled edges and sides, and a top that looks like a seal, this candy dish appears to be an open plastic bag but it’s actually a glass sculpture. It’s made from hand-blown borosilicate glass, which is why it wouldn’t feel fragile, and it’s top-rack dishwasher safe to get it nice and clean between candy setups. “I wanted a candy dish for my new office and i’m so glad i settled on this one,” one reviewer raved. “I filled it with the classic strawberry candies and red bird soft peppermints. it’s the perfect size and so cute! the details are great and it’s doesn’t feel fragile at all.”