Practical and Fun? These 35 Products Prove It's Possible
Just because something is fun doesn't mean it can have its uses. We spend so much time at home, now more than ever in a post-pandemic world, with so many people working from home so filling it with products you love is important. What do we love more than a useful product? One that is fun too. Who says practical and fun have to be mutually exclusive? From ice cat molds for cat lovers that will top off your cocktails or you can create your own train set with a waffle maker, you have to see it to believe it. We've found 35 products that prove it's possible to have the best of both worlds and enjoy convenience and fun.
Thanks for reading about our favorite finds from across the internet! FYI: We participate in affiliate programs and may get a share of the revenue from your purchase.This Cute Fondue Is Great For A Social Dinner
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Did you not get the memo? Fondues are back in. Whether you're into cheese or chocolate, this hot pot is a whole world of fun for a social dinner party. This electric fondue set comes with a non-stick removable pot that can be put in the dishwasher and unlike fondues of old, you can control the temperature. It comes with eight color-coded forks as well as fondue cups to hold your tasty bites.
See it on AmazonThis Kettle Will Give Your Kitchen A Pop Of Color
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Want it hot? Try hot pink! Get yourself a fast-boiling kettle with a pop of bright color in your kitchen. It's a cordless kettle that has an LED light to let you know that it's working as well as a helpful measurement indicator to let you know if you need more water.
See it on AmazonMake A Special Birthday Cake This Year For Someone You Love
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When it comes to a birthday gift, is there one more exciting than a puzzle you have to unlock first? We love this carved wooden cake. There are three riddles that need to be solved before you get to the middle. The puzzles can usually be solved in 15 minutes, but beats a standard card, right? You can even customize the cake with their age by using the numbers included.
See it on AmazonThis Piggy Cover Will Protect Your Food
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Cover up your food and protect it from unwanted visits from bugs or stop food from splattering your microwave with this silicone piggy cover. The cute snout makes a great handle too. It's easy to clean as you can throw it into the dishwasher when you need it.
See it on AmazonTravel With Your Makeup In This Gorgeous Pod
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This is a cute vintage-style pod to keep your makeup in one place. If you've got countertop space, this egg-shaped storage box is perfect. It has a clear section for taller bottles that can be encased with the lid to stop dust collecting as well as two further drawers. The best bit? It has a handle so you can travel with it easily.
See it on AmazonThese Wristbands Are Great To Wear While Doing Your Makeup
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These wristbands will stop water from running up your arms when you're washing your face. The microfiber is super soft and absorbent and pops onto your wrists when you're ready to begin your regime. This four-pack of spa wristbands is great for when you're doing housework, doing makeup, or even acting as sweatbands when you're working out.
See it on AmazonThese Books Will Hide Your Most Treasured Possessions
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Hate seeing your wires, plugs, or router? Or do you just want a secret spot to stash important items? This CovoBox is a secret hideaway disguised as a set of books that'll also make you look smart. You can customize the books, which are actually real and stuck onto a wood panel half box to create the secret space.
See it on AmazonRemind Yourself That You Look Amazing Every Day With This Decal
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Pump yourself up every day with a simple message before you leave the house. 'You look amazing'. This stunning mirror decal is a hit with reviewers. Its simple design and elegant script make it a perfect addition to an entranceway mirror or bathroom to give you a positive affirmation.
See it on AmazonThe Cat Ice Molds Are A Must-Have If You Love Kitties
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Do you love cats? Then you'll love these cat ice molds that will look great in your cocktails. The cats are in a snuggled-up position and will be a great surprise if you're entertaining guests or just want to put a smile on your face.
See it on AmazonPut A Smile On Your Face Every Time With This Lip Balm
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Stop chapped lips with this incredible lip balm. The bunny-shaped balm is carrot cake flavor. Perfect if you have a sweet tooth but they are also moisturizing with a soft shine. The lip balms come in lots of flavors including apple and cherry. Each has a different animal head that is bound to put a smile on your face every time you use it.
See it on AmazonBring The Stars Inside With This Projector That Will Also Send You To Sleep
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See the stars every night with this aurora projector. The four-in-one night light also acts as a white noise machine and a Bluetooth speaker. The starlight projector is great for bringing a bit of calm into a space with shining stars while also providing a fun background in your playroom, bedroom, or even when you're entertaining.
See it on AmazonMake The Best Cocktails With This Shaved Ice Maker
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Take your cocktails to new heights with this shaved ice maker. It's perfect for impressive margaritas on a summer's day or to entertain your kids with fun concoctions. This comes in five fun colors too.
See it on AmazonWhip Up A Feast With These Super-Bright Utensils
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Kitchen utensils will never have to be boring again with this human-shaped set. It's like a family living in your drawers. The super-bright set includes a potato masher, whisk, spaghetti server, spatula, pastry brush, and an ice cream scoop. But even though they're cute, they are heat-resistant.
See it on AmazonZap Your Zits With These Star Pimple Patches
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If you want to zap your sits, why not do it in style with these star patches? These pimple patches are packed with hydrocolloid, tea tree oil, and centella to help reduce the inflammation in just a few hours without any need to squeeze. The pack of 112, has yellow and pink stars of two different sizes to make sure you're covered.
See it on AmazonYou Need This Lost Socks Basket For Your Laundry Room
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Where do socks go? That is a question on everyone's lips. Now you can reunite your socks with this basket that is looking to reunite 'lost socks'. It's fun for the laundry room and a dedicated space to help keep your home tidy. It's easy to install and comes in five designs.
See it on AmazonThese Hand Towels Are The Perfect Choice For Cat Lovers
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This a hilarious choice for cat lovers. Who wouldn't want a quirky hand towel to greet their guests or put a smile on their faces each day? Unlike traditional hand towels, these have poppers on the paws to help keep them in place too. They're sure to liven up your bathroom. You can find them for so many breeds too, including a Blue Short and a Ragdoll cat.
See it on AmazonThis Reusable Pizza Pack Can Store Upto Five Slices
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Enjoy your leftovers with this reusable pizza pack that expands to up to five servings. You no longer have to store giant pizza boxes in your fridge. Hurrah. They can also be popped into the dishwasher and microwave. If you're also a pizza super-fan (who isn't?) you can also get a pack of five.
See it on AmazonThese Steamy Shower Melts Are Great To Bring The Spa Home
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Get steamy in the shower with these smiley aromatherapy melts. There are 12 in a pack that includes lavender, lemon, vanilla, rosemary, ocean, and rose, and is created with real herbs. All you do is pop them into the shower, don't submerge them in water, and they create a powerful aroma.
See it on AmazonMake Breakfast More Fun With This Sandwich Maker
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Enjoy breakfast in the most fun way possible with this sandwich maker that can make your creation in minutes. Whether you want to layer up your muffin with eggs and bacon, or perhaps a croissant? The removable parts are dishwasher safe so great for easy cleaning.
See it on AmazonClear Up Your Blackheads With This Octopus Scrubber
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Clear up your skin with this blackhead scrubber. The little octopus does a big job when used on damp skin, exfoliating and removing the excess sebum.
See it on AmazonRelax In Your Backyard With This Sun Lounger
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Kick back and relax in your backyard with this shaded sun lounger that suspends you above the ground. It comes with a built-in pillow as well as a headrest, which you can remove for extra comfort, and a removable canopy.
See it on AmazonDon't Drop Your Dips With This Sauce Tray You Didn't Know You Needed
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When you're using a drive-thru, what do you do with your fries? There's usually space to hold your drink, maybe a spot for your burger but your dip is often too small and let's face it, can get messy. This sauce tray clips onto most air vents making your journey safe and tasty.
See it on AmazonThis Is The Best Waffle Maker You'll Ever Find
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Whether you love trains or want to keep kids entertained, this train set waffle maker is a show-stopper and will never get old. There are two plates one for the tracks and one for the bits to go with it, like passengers, trees, train cars, and cargo cars.
See it on AmazonThis Fun Guy Will Clear Up The Smells In Your Fridge
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Suck up all your funky smells in your fridge with this mushroom deodorizer. It's really easy to use too as you just pour in baking soda and put the Fun Guy in the egg section of the fridge.
See it on AmazonThe Egg Separator Is Shaped Like A Chick And It's Sweet
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This could be the cutest egg separator that you will find, shaped like a chicken. All you have to do is break the egg into the separator and pour it, the egg white will come flying out of the chick's mouth. You do have to handwash it though.
See it on AmazonThese Lightsaber Chopsticks Will Make Your Dinner Way More Fun
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Light up your dinner with these lightsaber chopsticks. Batteries come included with these so you can tuck your noodles and sushi straight away with these hilarious chopsticks. You won't look back.
See it on AmazonGet Fresh Corn All Year Round With This Stripper
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When you want fresh corn, use this corn stripper to get your kernels in seconds. The stripper, which has scored over 4 stars, gets placed over the cob and then pushed through, taking off all of your kernels into a bowl that you place below.
See it on AmazonThese Buttery Soft Shorts Look Delicious
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Enjoy these comfortable donut shorts this summer. Whether it's for relaxing or for working out, these buttery soft shorts work for both and even come with a handy pocket to hold your essentials. They come in size S to XXL, and have 11 designs. We love the donut and leopard print options.
See it on AmazonYou'll Want To Hibernate In This Cozy Wearable Blanket
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Get super cozy in this wearable blanket. Keep your bills low by throwing on this extra layer and we're pretty sure you won't want to take it off. The soft microfiber is gentle on the skin, while the fleece will make you feel like hibernating but thankfully it's lightweight enough not to be too much. One size fits all and there are 29 designs to choose from.
See it on AmazonGet Crunchy Chicken With This Breading Box
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Kiss goodbye to mess with this all-in-one breading station. You can easily bread your meat in this two-tiered tray. Pop your seasoning into the bottom, and then rest your meat before closing the lid. Then you shake and it's ready.
See it on AmazonThis Crossbody Bag Will Hold All Of Your Essentials
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Hold all of your essentials in this crossbody bag. The small bag is made from faux leather and has two main zip pockets along with card slots and a zipper pocket in the back so it can hold everything you need for a day out. It comes in 12 fun colors too.
See it on AmazonPrint Out Your Photos In Black And White With This Pocket Printer
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Print out your photos in black and white with this rechargeable pocket printer. It connects through Bluetooth and each picture can be customized with texts, tables, emojis, and more for unique sticker pictures. It's also great if you want to print out your shopping lists, to-do lists, memos, and more.
See it on AmazonThis Water Bottle Will Light Up To Make You Drink More
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Need help to encourage you to drink more? This water bottle glows when you need to take another sip. Through the HidrateSpark App, a personalized hydration goal is created and you can track how much you drink as it syncs by using smart technology. What a clever bottle.
See it on AmazonThese Gardening Gloves Are Absolutely Terrifying
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No, these are not part of a Halloween costume. These are highly-rated gardening gloves with claws that make gardening so much easier when digging, weeding, and seeding. They're made from thick natural rubber latex which is waterproof and they're also cut-resistant.
See it on AmazonThese Mop Slippers Will Help You Clean Your Floor
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The mop slippers will help you keep a clean floor. They're made of chenille fiber with an elastic band that allows them to fit most people's feet. There are five colors for each pack - blue, green, purple, pink, and orange. You can go barefoot or wear as a shoe cover and clean your floor as you go. If you really want to, you can use the fabric to clean the glass or wash your car.
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