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I thought I’d seen it all and then I saw a banana with a tiny knit cap.

Promising review: "These work great! We have tried other ways of making our bananas last including wrapping the stem in different things like saran wrap, foil, etc and nothing really helped. I finally bought these and our two bunches of bananas now last more than the week between grocery trips." —KMEW

Price: $25 for two (available in four different variety sets) 

Includes: Two eyes (2.3" x 3.7") and a nose/mouth/feeder (4.7" x 10").

Promising review: "Very nice quality. It was the perfect gift for my dad's birthday and I just love how it looks in their backyard. Makes me smile every time I see it." —Bello

Promising review: "I bought this as an anniversary present for my wife. When she opened it, we were absolutely amazed by the craftsmanship and high quality of Claudia's work! This is a stunning piece that will be prominently displayed in our next home that we will be moving to soon. I truly can't extend enough thank yous!" —The Lightkeeper

Price: $175+ (available in 10 styles and tunes) 

Promising review: "My husband put together the paper airplane and went to the park and had a blast flying it. He flies real planes and remote control ones, I wasn't sure if this would be fun for him and it was!" —Hill the Thrill

Price: $60+ (also available in a flight manual bundle and with a night light add-on )

Promising review: "This has been, hands down, the best gift I've ever given my family. When I see that color pink, violet, or tangerine, I instantly smile, knowing that a family member is sending their love. I then quickly tap it to make it teal so they know I'm thinking of them, too. Everyone sets their lamp up in a common room, and it has gotten to the point where we play 'color tag' with it. It is not only the sweetest way to say 'I love you and I'm thinking of you' to my sisters and mom, but a fun way to play 'Tag! You're it!' Each lamp has gotten so much use that if the price were divided up per 'tap', then each lamp only costs a fraction of a penny. It's the first thing I set up when I move homes, and it helps me feel close to my mom and sisters, no matter how much distance is between us." —Victoria Regina

Promising review: "My husband and I have so much fun with this tabletop cornhole game that we've given them away for gifts. Everyone loves this game!" —LADY N RED

Promising review: "I bought this very cool praying mantis rain gauge for my mother for Mother's Day a couple of years ago and it was such a big hit in my family that I just got another for my sister's birthday. She loves it (and so do I)! The next one I get is for me!" —Lucy G

Promising review: "Got these for my 8- and 10-year-old nephews who love puzzles and Legos. Great gift and nice to give something you can spend time working on together!" —JMK 

Promising review: "I sat in an adjoining room after I presented this game to my nieces and nephews  — all I heard was laughter [...] — [and] they had the best time playing the game. Best gift ever, will be purchasing again." —The Aunt

Promising review: "This is a well-designed game for a young child just getting to a point where matching games are starting to make sense. Loved it!" —Auntie

Includes: a metal wine cage, a four-digit combination lock, 54 escape room cards, and a score sheet.

Promising review: "I bought this as a birthday gift for a friend who loves playing games as a family. We had so much fun. This was not easy to solve, so we had a few hours of fun. I will buy it again." —Sandy b

Promising review: "Just love this item. Bought one and went back and ordered another for a gift. Obviously not the sound boost of a speaker but for a quick simple solution to improve sound from my phone whilst I cook or do the laundry it's perfect and keeps me smiling." —Jen from NZ

Includes: Pre-cut wood pieces, paint and brushes, tools, hardware, and an unbreakable jar for feeding.

Promising review: "In today's world, where mass-produced goods of such little quality can be purchased with a click of a button, these Dumpling Booties are a true find. You can feel the human touch in the little booties as soon as you lift the lid of the special dumpling container (quality in itself). Truly adorable, I bought a pair for each of my nieces." —Sister

Includes: Pasta wheel, dough cutter set, 00 flour, beet root powder, turmeric powder, spirulina powder, and purple powder.

Promising review: "This was a fun adult 'toy' for us to play with over the holidays. Lots of extra parm made it yummy!" —Dissector

Includes: Cotton tee (available in five sizes) and a rechargeable mini light wand, hung from a lanyard.

Promising review: "Item is exactly as described and the kids love playing in the dark. The shirts are a fun activity for them to be creative on themselves rather than the walls!" —Super Aunt

Promising review: "This item is exeptionally made, with great precision, making it a joy to assemble. The size is perfect for a small apartment - looks great, is unique, and doesn't command too much space. This is a household accessory that is unique - you can't find it at Target and it doesn't look like cloned interior design so common in Pinterest-type photos. And last, but certainly not least, the item is priced right to be a great gift." —Cool Mom

Price: $40+ (available in six versions) 

Promising review: "My mom has plantar fasciitis and is in pain constantly. She was using a tennis ball to massage her feet, so I bought her the foot massager to ease her pain and improve her effectiveness in massaging. She absolutely loves it. She said it's been more effective than her previous home remedies, and it's helped her manage her pain. Would definitely recommend as an effective foot massage." —International Love

Promising review: "So fun to see what quote pops up. It's definitely become a conversation piece in my house. It's especially awesome when it's a quote from a book you've read. I have the smaller version, which I worried would be too small, but it's perfect." —Avid_Reader

Price: $209+ (available in a standard or large size) 

Promising review: "I polled the family to come up with words that described the birthday girl. Those words I had put in the blanket. The company was so easy to work with and were able to circle all the words, making it easier for the retired birthday girl to see. I highly recommend this product. Great quality too." —jivy ivy

Promising review: "Yes, we all have many mugs, but there's nothing like a mug that brings laughter to the kitchen every morning... well, sometimes there are groans and eye-rolls, but that is standard for dad jokes too! Great gift for the dad who 'doesn't need anything' and sends back most gifts. How can you refuse a joke a day?!" —Frannie

Includes: Natural cork, wood, sisal, and steel building materials — plus, a hemp-made cord-like leash.

Promising review: "I bought this as a gift for a 3-year-old. They loved it and immediately started looking for items for the sails and decorations. Once done, we looked again, both inside and out, for more decorative materials. It was a lot of fun watching. They play with the boat, and it's very seaworthy!" —Jackstng 

(Note: the recommended age for this gift is 5+)

Includes: a bamboo straw for blowing bubbles, a bamboo cup, 100 ml of ready-to-go, freezable bubble mix, and a set of instructions.

Promising review: "A gift for my nephew, who had a blast with it — and I got to enjoy it as well. Interesting stuff!" —Robyn 

Includes: One wireless karaoke microphone, one fuzzy wind muff cover, one charging cable, and a user manual.

Includes: One 1-ounce ceramic mug and a dry-erase marker.

Promising review: "Uncommon Good has it right. This gift is certainly uncommon. I purchased it for a dear 87-year-old friend who is in a nursing home and is having trouble expressing herself. Her terrific smile when she opened it was worth it all. Now I can walk in her room and know exactly how she feels by looking at her mug, and we can laugh over the silly faces she creates. When you add in fast shipping you have perfection! Uncommon Goods, you've brought joy where it was much needed!" —Mother Goose

Promising review: "All Hail the Mighty Glow Cloud. ALL HAIL." —B

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