It’s no secret that Amazon carries a lot of products. Like…a lot. And even if you peruse often or check out all your ‘recommended items based on your searches’, there’s a good chance you haven’t even scratched the surface of surprising Amazon finds. But what if you’re missing out? What if you need plush microbes, pickle bandages, or mixed bug trail mix? You just never know. So we pulled together a list of surprising Amazon finds that are truly a little wild, but are also products customers just like you are actually buying!
Al Dente, the Singing Floating Pasta Timer
Who among us doesn't need a floating pasta timer named Al Dente? Toss him in with your pasta water and he'll sing you a little tune when it's ready.
Al Dente, the Singing Floating Pasta Timer ($24.99)—Buy Here!
GIANTmicrobes Plagues of The 21st Century
We wish we'd known sooner that we could use Amazon for all of our Plagues of the 21st Century plush keychain needs. In fact, the whole GIANTmicrobes Collection is available.
GIANTmicrobes Plagues of The 21st Century ($27.95)—Buy Here!
Video Game Controller Magnet Set
Turn your fridge into one big video game controller because why wouldn't you? The 'screen' doubles as a dry-erase board, too.
Video Game Controller Magnet Set ($24.99)—Buy Here!
AlfaBot Window Cleaning Robot
They had to get to a window cleaning robot at some point. This little guy suctions onto your window, sprays, and buffs away without you needing to pull out a stool.
AlfaBot Window Cleaning Robot ($199.99)—Buy Here!
Plastic Bag Holder Stand, Set of 4
Marinating, meal prep, making kids' lunches—these stands keep those baggies open so you don't have to worry about spills or tips.
Plastic Bag Holder Stand, Set of 4 ($9.99)—Buy Here!
Boba Milk Tea Stationary Pouch
Can you look at this little boba milk tea stationary pouch, square in its little boba milk tea stationary pouch eyes, and say you don't want it? Can you? Available in 5 colors.
Boba Milk Tea Stationary Pouch ($7.99)—Buy Here!
Pickle Bandages
These pickled plasters don't just protect cuts and scrapes; they also have a pickle-like texture. For some reason. But that's still pretty fun, right? (Latex-free, 24ct)
Pickle Bandages ($7.99)—Buy Here!
Flip-It! Bottle Emptying Kit
Pop one of the bottle adaptors (and leak-proof gasket) onto whatever product is running low, flip it over, and you have a squeeze bottle that lets you get out every last bit of the product!
Flip-It! Bottle Emptying Kit ($16.80)—Buy Here!
65" Inflatable Pool Roller Ring Float
At the pool, on the beach, even in the backyard—this giant roller ring float inflates fast and is serious summer fun. *Children require full adult supervision when swimming and engaging in water activities.
65" Inflatable Pool Roller Ring Float ($47.99)—Buy Here!
Gear Shift Hoodie
Does your gear shift get cold? Boy, do we have the product for you. Available in 7 colors.
Gear Shift Hoodie ($7.99)—Buy Here!
Laundry Detergent Drip Tray, 2pk
Where has this been all our lives? Just slide it right under your value-sized laundry detergent dispenser and never worry about drips, drops, or dabs of sticky laundry soap again.
Laundry Detergent Drip Tray, 2pk ($12.14)—Buy Here!
Dissolvable Food Container Labels
These are actually genius. Label all your food storage containers with what's in them, when they were stored, and when to use them by. Obviously, that's great, but these sticker labels dissolve as your wash the container they're on, so you don't have to worry about sticky residue or scraping.
Dissolvable Food Container Labels, 200ct Roll ($16.99)—Buy Here!
Dear Smart Girl DIY Light-Up Headband
A STEM activity and an accessory to flaunt their personality? Adding this one to our collection of summer-ready projects.
Dear Smart Girl DIY Light-Up Headband ($29.99)—Buy Here!
Erbies Edible Bug Mixed Trail Mix
Here is a bag of bug trail mix. They're seasoned. That's what we know.
Erbies Edible Bug Mixed Trail Mix ($9.99)—Buy Here!
Frog Sleep Mask
Have you ever wanted to freak out your bed partner? Us, too.
Frog Sleep Mask ($6.99)—Buy Here!
Dry Erase Sticky Notes
Frameless, nesting whiteboard tiles that magnetically stick and align to one another? Genius.
Dry Erase Sticky Notes ($34.99)—Buy Here!
Rechargeable Self-Stirring Mug
Available in either battery-powered or rechargeable, this mug stirs up your beverage with the touch of a button. Especially helpful when you have drinks that tend to settle after a bit.
Rechargeable Self-Stirring Mug ($21.99)—Buy Here!
Bungee Cords with Ball Ends
These actually come in handy way more frequently than we thought. Electric cords, curtains, camping, umbrellas, sporting equipment...keep them around and thank us later.
Bungee Cords with Ball Ends ($15.99)—Buy Here!
RED FACTOR Compost Bin
This cute indoor compost bin can be placed right on your kitchen countertop to provide easy access at all times and it has a filter system that makes it totally odorless. Available in white and stainless, too.
RED FACTOR Compost Bin ($40.99)—Buy Here!
Inflatable Peacock Pool Float
There are two inflatable pool floats on this list. But this peacock simply couldn't be left off.
Inflatable Peacock Pool Float ($35.99)—Buy Here!
Adjustable Wall Stuffed Animal Organizer
This has to beat those corner hammock things, right? The open design makes it easy for kids to store and take out their plushes, too.
Adjustable Wall Stuffed Animal Organizer ($20.99)—Buy Here!
Portable Cup Holder
This portable cup holder clamps onto tollers, rolling luggage, wagons—really anything with a handle—for serious convenience. It even includes a phone holder!
Portable Cup Holder ($8.48)—Buy Here!
Indoor Auto Shut Off Safety Outlet
Never worry about whether or not you turned off your curling iron or if your slow cooker is still on with this timer safety outlet.
Indoor Auto Shut Off Safety Outlet ($11.79)—Buy Here!
All the products listed are independently & personally selected by our shopping editors.
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