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1. A set of NoNo Brackets, aka curtain rod brackets that fit onto your existing blinds so that you don't have to fool with drilling any holes and having to spackle them later or (!!!) get charged when you move out of your rental.
2. Or a pair of broom holders you can actually use to install a curtain rod on your walls without drilling any holes. And when it's time to move or reposition your curtains, they come off painlessly like every other Command product.
3. A genius humidifier tank cleaner to help look after that lil' machine that's saving your skin this season. This cartridge "swims" around the water tank, helping inhibit the growth of buildup for up to 30 days.
4. A copy of Get Good With Money, a book about finance you'll actually want to read and soak up the knowledge. I haven't read it, but I'm a fan of Aliche's interviews, videos, live streams, the works! She's so engaging and, tbh, has a crowd of fans for good reason. (Just read the reviews.)
5. A stretchy arm chair slipcover to help transform that perfectly fine (but hideous) chair you found on Facebook Marketplace for a song.
6. Or some washable dining chair slipcovers so you can make actual use of that dining set your aunt is offering up for free but isn't quite your style. Reviewers say they're super easy to use and work on various sized chairs.
7. A teeth-whitening pen that delivers noticeable results if you're not into the strips and a pro treatment isn't in your budget.
8. A Popular Mechanics DIY home guide with tons of surprising tips for fixing most anything around the house so you won't have to replace all sorts of things.
9. And a homeowner log book to help keep track of all sorts of stuff you're responsible for, like your electric company and account number. Basically it'll be your go-to when anything goes wrong. Preparation is everything and can save you precious time and money!
10. A Neutrogena cleansing balm that'll really and truly remove your makeup with similar prowess to much pricier cleansing balms.
11. A window AC unit cover can keep out chilly air making its way in through your unit that you can't (or just are too lazy, i.e., ME) take out for the season.
12. Cute lil' tea bag holders that'll stick around as helpers. No more soggy tags from tea bags ruining your afternoon beverage you have to toss.
13. A toilet planter watering spike to tend to your houseplants and add some real culture to your space. No coming back from vacation to dead plants or having to arrange someone to water your plants.
14. Or a faux-monstera plant complete with a planter and rocks for a realistic look even plant serial killers (like me!) can care after.
15. A soy wax candle-making kit so you can see what goes into making your fave fragrance delivery systems. Who knows, maybe this'll become your thing in 2022 and everyone will get a handmade (by you!) candle for the 2022 holiday season!
16. A set of reusable dispenser bottles (with nice labels!) that'll serve as dupes for some outrageously expensive toiletries you've probably seen in a fancy restaurant bathroom. Your 99-cent shampoo and conditioner have never looked so chic!
17. A drill brush cleaning kit so when cleaning duties pull you away from your couch, they'll take a lot less time and cleaner.
18. A reusable weighted bottle cleaner for getting into all the parts of your sports and water bottles that you can't access with a sponge and your mere human hands. Those clumps of protein powder that never REALLY get clean and make you replace bottles way too often? No problem.
19. An adjustable closet doubler that'll fill up dead space in your closet and help you hold onto those items you wear sometimes and if you decluttered would probably have to replace in the future. (I'm looking at you, job interview clothes I never wear during my normal life.)
Promising review: "This product has been one of my favorite Amazon finds, I’m not sure why I didn’t think of it sooner. It has doubled my closet space in my apartment where I can’t make any damage in terms of adding another permanent shelf — so this has been a perfect solution. It was easy to assemble and is sturdy. I’ve had it for a couple of weeks now with no issue. Your closet has to be pretty high for this to work or else your shirts above are going to get caught on the hangers below and for my case, some of my shirts are dragging on the floor — just keep this in mind when you’re thinking about purchasing." —Alex
Get it from Amazon for $15.47.
20. A kitchen cabinet painting kit that requires ZERO stripping or priming *might* make you wonder if you're in someone else's house before you've had your coffee. It is a PROJECT but the sweat equity will be well worth not replacing kitchen cabinets (which can run in the tens of thousands to do).
21. A Baby Yoda dishwasher magnet to keep the fam on the same page as to if that plate was licked clean or washed clean...very important! No more having to run a second cycle because of someone putting in a dirty plate!
22. An easy lip stain for delivering major color that'll stay put for so much longer than regular lipstick or gloss. This budget-friendly buy will stick around and earn its keep, and then some.
23. An AirPods-cleaning kit can de-gunk your precious tech from ear wax that's totally messing with your tune-hearing abilities.
24. A *holographic* budget binder with pre-labeled envelopes and expense trackers that fit into the binder for anyone who's flirted with the idea of using the envelope method but hasn't mustered up the effort to do it just yet.
25. A printable savings tracker goal sheet so you can recreate an annual savings challenge you see all over budgeting Facebook groups.
26. TooGoodToGo, a food- and money-saving app that'll let you rescue extra food from local restaurants and grocery stores at a discount. You'll save money and feel extra useful. Win-win, obvi.
27. Stackable produce containers that'll keep your farmer's market haul fresher for longer...and look dang good while doing it.
28. A Harry Potter-inspired cocktails book to help conjure up an at-home hangout with friends so you can save some galleons while doing exactly what you'd do at a bar — just chat with your friends.
29. A repair kit that'll help you fix $200+ cracks and chips on tubs, sinks, and countertops whether they're acrylic, porcelain, enamel, or fiberglass.
30. Or a small but mighty container of touch-up paint will help cover up chips and marks that've been haunting you every time you take a shower.
31. A liquid fabric mender to repair any tears or rips in the stuff you love to use and would LOVE to continue using.
32. A set of Internet-famous Essence mascara that have folks in the reviews swearing off their OG holy grail formulas and putting that extra cash toward something else.
33. A razor cover can help you get far more use out your razors because wow they really add up (and not in a good way).
34. A zipper repair kit to help you make your family's coats survive this winter (and probably a few more in your future). *And* it comes with several zipper styles so you're sure to find multiple matches.
35. A messy eater stain treater that's geared toward parents, but this adult could probably really put to use. No more retiring a shirt thanks to spaghetti dinners. It's safe for kids and pets so everyone in the fam can reap the benefits.
36. A DIY gel polish set with 16(!!!) colors to help you finally master the at-home mani that lasts for eons (aka, about three weeks).
37. A pretty magnetic meal plan notepad with a tear-off shopping list. Sometimes it just takes a little bit of organization to say "I can do it!" And here "it" means "not order food on Uber Eats for the third night in a row."
38. And a bottle of truffle seasoning you can throw on ALL sorts of meals and snacks, which might just be the motivation you need to eat what you already have at home.
My colleague Emma Lord (pictured above) is ready to divulge why this stuff is so great:
"Okay, I bought this on a whim because there's a sushi place down the street from me that makes truffle avocado sushi rolls and I was like, I need these in my life, but I also need money to live. I decided to DIY it with a regular $4 avocado roll and this seasoning and the umami bliss of it all basically exploded my brain. Since then I've tried it on eggs, on burritos, on potatoes, on chocolate mug cakes, pretty much every sweet and savory thing I can think of. The best part is you really get an excellent bang for your buck — it's so flavorful that I've been using this for months now and have barely made a dent in the container!"
Promising review: "Yes, I'm a truffle lover to begin with. And, of course, only a truffle is a truffle. But I gotta tell ya this delectable heaven-sent powder is one heck of a more versatile option. Utterly AMAZING on popcorn, in eggs, added to soups and sauces to layer flavors, veggies, PASTA...the list is endless (I think the only thing I haven't tried was sprinkling it on ice cream...although LOL). It is a bit salty, so I advise testing the waters first. But I just ordered my 9th and 10th bottle of the Truffle Zest." —Greengirl
Get it from Amazon for $14.99.
39. Plus a four-pack of Carbone's jarred marinara sauce because that NYC eating establishment was tough enough to get into before Ye and Julia Fox went on multiple dates there. But now this might be the closest you'd get to in in a while. (Psst, buying the sauce is way cheaper than eating there IRL anyway.)
40. A 20-pack of iron-on repair patches that'll help you rescue that interview jacket you always wear but has seen some major mileage.
41. A cruelty-free vitamin C serum can help brighten, soften, and fade hyperpigmentation like luxury serums (according to reviewers).
42. A ~motivating~ (and actually really cute) sticker you can slap onto your laptop, budgeting notebook, or anywhere else you could use it within your sightline.
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