With more than 4,000 uncommon goods to choose from, you might need some help finding your new favorite things. Each week, we’ll round up a mix of the brand new, the tried-and-true, and our personal picks—all just for you.
1. A kit that brings bubble tea within reach.
Boba may look like the product of magic, but it’s actually pretty easy to make. Let this two-flavor kit—complete with steel takes on those fat straws we all love so much—be your guide.
Bubble Tea Kit – $35 Buy Now »
2. A beginner’s guide to the cyanotype.
We know, we know, you’ve got a camera in your pocket. But this paper-and-fabric kit takes pictures activated by the sun, and frankly, we think that’s cooler.
Solar Photography Kit – $14.95 Buy Now »
3. Gummy bears that light up when you squish ’em.
Give any one of these rubbery bears a tender squeeze to their belly and watch them light up. Trust us, it’s fun (and it doesn’t hurt the bears).
Gummy Bear Lights – $27.99 Buy Now »
4. Playing cards for your little feminist (or, you know, you).
Sure, these cards are kid-friendly. But there’s nothing stopping you from bringing a little Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Jean King, and Cleopatra into your monthly poker game.
Little Feminist Card Deck – $12.95 Buy Now »
5. An easy kit that results in CHEESE.
Do you love mozzarella? Mascarpone? Maybe ricotta. With this kit, you don’t have to choose: it’s got what you need (except milk, of course) to make 10 types of artisan cheeses.
Italian Cheesemaking Kit – $24.95 Buy Now »
6. A platter that turns dips into benevolent volcanoes.
“Taste explosion” is right! This platter features a porcelain volcano that’s just the right size for a party portion of guac, salsa, or French onion dip, and when it spills over, boom: you’ve got an eruption.
Taste Explosion Dip & Chip Platter – $45 Buy Now »
7. Cacti that are so soft, they’ll never poke you.
The secret? They’re spine-free—and made from felted wool.
Cactus Bloom Throw Pillows – $28-40 Buy Now »
8. Mismatched earrings that put the “c(h)ool” in “school.”
The school year’s almost over. Start your early celebration off right with a pair of maker Christine Schmidt’s signature mismatched earrings.
School’s Out! Mismatched Earrings – $20 Buy Now »
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