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20+ “What Was I Thinking?” Purchases That Turned Out To Be Amazing
We've all experienced the thrill of an impulse buy, that heart-pounding moment when you toss something into your cart without a second thought. Sometimes, those purchases end up collecting dust in the back of a closet, but other times, they turn out to be surprisingly awesome.
We've rounded up over 20 of these "just take my money" impulse buys that have won over even the most skeptical shoppers. From quirky gadgets to unconventional décor, these items might seem like questionable purchases at first glance, but trust us, you'll be singing their praises once they arrive at your doorstep. Let's get impulsive!
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#1
Ditch Those Boring Old Tarot Cards And Embrace The Feline Mystique With These Adorable And Insightful Cat Tarot Cards
Review: "The illustrations are great and each one is very different. Easy to identify each card. The cat seems to love them too." - Kaleigh
Summer Woodsong 4 months ago
When I saw these I was so tickled. I don't do tarot, so I bought a set for my sister and a best friend. So, stinkin', cute!!
Review: "These shorts are SO comfortable. The material feels buttery soft, plus it’s so stretchy. I love the compression shorts underneath, and they have a pocket for your phone! They’re higher waisted, which I really like. I would say they fit true to size. Super cute and comfortable for the warmer months." - Mollie
#3
This Adorable Swing Face Planter Is The Perfect Way To Bring A Smile To Your Face Every Time You Water Your Plants
Review: "This is the most precious thing ever. It’s small, but adorable with a big impact." - N1120
#4
If Your Zoom Meetings Are Lacking A Certain Je Ne Sais Quoi, This Wacky Waving Inflatable Tube Guy Is Here To Bring The Fun (And Maybe A Little Chaos)
Review: "Bought this to boost staff morale in our veterinary practice and also comes in handy with calming of patients recovering from surgery." - Amazon Customer
#5
Your Mood Swings Are No Match For These Emotional Support Fries – They'll Be There For You Through Thick And Thin [ Cut]
![Your Mood Swings Are No Match For These Emotional Support Fries – They'll Be There For You Through Thick And Thin [ Cut]](https://www.boredpanda.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/6697779ac0222_impulse-buys-turns-out-to-be-best-decisions-ever.jpg "Your Mood Swings Are No Match For These Emotional Support Fries – They'll Be There For You Through Thick And Thin [ Cut]")
Review: "These guys are so soft. You definitely get your monies worth and a nice smile too. The appearances are cute and the design is clever. Great gift indeed." - WCAR fan
#6
Are You Buying This LEGO Creator 3-In-1 Magical Unicorn Toy For Your Child Or For Yourself? Don't Worry, We Won't Judge If It's The Latter
Review: "I love these inexpensive Lego sets. You choose 1 of 3 things to create. Get tired of it, build one of the others. Very smart." - Mrs. M
Review: "Everything about it is exactly how it’s pictured. It’s so cute, decent weight too. The string is like a suede material so just make sure you tie it tight enough when making your knot. It’s good quality material overall for the lil duck :)" - Noelle
Mimi La Souris 4 months ago
Don’t ever ever ever buy that, I was offered one and had to take it off right away. When it moves, your eyes are drawn to it and you’re not focused on the road. and it’s even worse if you get used to it because you won’t pay attention to the movements on the sides anymore
Still not convinced that impulse buys can be a good thing? Well, the world of impulse buys is vast and wonderful, and we've barely scratched the surface. Get ready to discover even more quirky and delightful items that will have you clicking "add to cart" before you can say "retail therapy."
#8
Your Plant Cuttings Will Be Living Their Best Life In These Stylish And Functional Mushroom Vase Propagation Stations
Review: "These beautiful glass containers are perfect for propagation of my plant cuttings. They are the perfect size for my windows. I used a fertilizer so the water is dark, otherwise it would be clear. No more empty jelly hats for me! Absolutely love these!" - Tena Lewis
#9
Who Needs Cookies When You Can Have This Girl Scouts Thin Mint Seasoning That's Basically Magic In A Bottle?
Review: "It's a powder of thin mint cookies. I use it in frozen and/or hot chocolate. Or in a mix where i want a little hint of mint. Then everyone wants to know what it is but they love the flavor. I think it'll make an amazing sweet popcorn topping next time!" - HighDucky
#10
Your Feet Will Be The Cutest Couple In Town With These Quirky And Adorable Holding Hands Socks
Review: "These are seriously the CUTEST! They’re good quality, and I mean c’mon, they’re holding hands! Would recommend 💕" - Grace
Review: "here it is compared to my controller. it’s SUPER CUTE!!! and it smells SO GOOD!!! wasn’t expecting it to be so small, but the cuteness and scent makes up for it!" - chloe
#12
Impress Your Friends With Your Bartending Skills (Or Lack Thereof) With This Foolproof Craftmix Variety Pack - It's As Easy As Mix, Sip, And Enjoy
Review: "I am a big Craftmix fan! They are low cal and really easy to make. You can use them with or without alcohol. I love having the variety pack out for parties so guests can choose their own drink - also makes for a great conversation starter. I like to get an extra pack of the mango margarita flavor because it is my favorite flavor out of them all! Super super good and refreshing. These also make great gifts!" - Sarah Holden
#13
Hydration Has Never Been So Delicious, Thanks To This Brimma Fruit Infuser Water Bottle That Makes Plain Water A Thing Of The Past
Review: "I am sooo pleased by this water bottle with fruit infuser. It's very easy to wash, the parts to it come apart and go back together very easily. It's larger than the average water bottle. Holds 32oz. plus whatever fruit you put in the infuser cup. I bought two of these. Love, love, love!!" - Anderson
Review: "You get three different book styled sponges here, and all come with bookish puns on well-known classic fiction titles. My favorite is probably "Moby Dish". The sponges are well made, and scrub & clean very well." - Horror Nerd
But don't worry, shopaholics, we haven't forgotten about you! These final few finds are so good, they'll justify even the most spontaneous shopping spree. Get ready to discover guilt-free pleasures that are both fun and functional. If anything, these items are perfect gifts for those people who you just don't know what to for! You can thank us later.
Review: "I love this punching bag, it is the perfect thing to have at work when you're stressed or at home to get a little work out in. It clamps onto the table or desk, and it is adjustable for different thicknesses. Very easy to install, just a few mins. It holds surprisingly well for a medium strength punch, just don't go too hard core or you'll shake the table." - IceQx13
#16
Maybe This Tiny IKEA Knolig Bag Is For The Extra Screws You Inevitably End Up With?
Review: "This Ikea key and coin purse is not only cute and dainty but also an item that constantly receives compliments. Its fun design makes it a joy to carry around for daily essentials like coins, receipts, keys, random nuts and bolts for projects, etc." - RF
#17
Your Living Room Just Got A Whole Lot More Fun With This Playful And Nostalgic UNO Card Rug
Review: "I didn’t believe it would be that good, seeing as that, it was so cheap. But to my surprise, this carpet is absolutely incredible. It’s soft, colorful, and all of my guests love it! you will not regret buying this funky carpet. I can assure you, you are not going to be disappointed. I know that’s hard to believe because you don’t know me, but trust me, you’re going to want to buy this. Believe me." - izzella
Review: "I have a friend who is on anxiety medication for stress and panic attacks. The minute she saw this book and the Yagol Colored Pencils for Adult Coloring Books with 72 pencils, she wanted to start coloring. She is an artist and loves to relax and replenish with coloring. These drawings are well designed for helping to make the coloring experience everything it should be." - Homesick for Heaven
Review: "I've tried other products this summer, and this is still the only one that really works! Stops the itch! Hard to find in the stores, so I'm glad Amazon had it available." - Jennifer Mink
Bamamom2boys 4 months ago
My husband accidentally ordered 8 cases of these! They really do work! I keep one in my desk at work and a couple around the house. We gave a bunch away.
Review: "These plates are too cute. I love the heart shape! They're deeper than I expected, making them pretty versatile (I generally use them for salad, but you can use them for anything - even soup!) They're easy to clean and very sturdy. I have no complaints!" - Lottie
Review: "i originally bought this for a white elephant gift and it ended up being a huge hit! everyone was trying to steal from the person who opened it. i even loved this so much i bought myself one!" - Rachel
Review: "I got this timer for my husband as a gag gift, but he ended up loving it! It sits on top of the toilet paper holder so that he can set it and be finished up and out by the time it's done. Let's face it, everyone takes their phones in the bathroom now and it can end up with people waiting over 20 minutes to use the facilities. This timer is easy to use and is a great reminder to wrap things up!" - Springsangel
KatSaidWhat 4 months ago
Not everyone takes their phone to the toilet. I actually loathe people that do.
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