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    26 Things Under $15 That Every Grown-Ass Adult Should Own

    Because we may be forced to grow up, but that doesn't mean we can't still be cheap!

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    1. A TubShroom first and foremost, because why don't you have this already?! Your drains are suffering! Stop showering in standing water!

    2. A habit-breaking polish that'll finally put an end to your nail biting. I know adulting is super stressful, but enough is ENOUGH.

    3. A pack of Lysol dual action disinfecting wipes with two sides: one has a scrubbing texture to quickly tackle tough messes, while the other is soft for everyday touchups. Tl;dr: these will give you a clean home even if this is literally the only thing you use.

    4. A set of margin tabs for getting everything from your tax folder (which you should have, my friend) to your work files nice and organized. You can write on these!

    5. A pack of food containers with compartments so you can finally get on the meal prep bandwagon. You'll be a lot happier eating homemade meals for lunch instead of the vending machine chips again.

    6. An A-line cap sleeve dress, because you'll be able to wear this anywhere from the office to your next formal event. Plus it comes in ~24~ styles so you can cheaply stock up on workwear!

    7. A set of mesh laundry bags that'll prevent you from ruining yet another bra. Listen, no one's going to make you hand wash your delicates — just stick 'em in these.

    8. A pack of silicone ice cube trays for those of us who have apartments without ice machines. *Finally* some cold tap water. Ah.

    9. A mildew-resistant shower curtain liner so you actually feel clean after bathing. We're not in college anymore, you can't blame mold on other people!

    10. A pack of seamless underwear, because the killer suit you invested in shouldn't be ruined by panty lines. These are a super-cheap solution to wondering if it's "just the lighting" or that this really is happening. Great.

    11. A pair of anti-UV glare computer glasses that'll help you read emails without a headache (at least from the blue light). These minimize ~digital eye strain~ to help you avoid any midday crashes caused by your glaring screen so you actually stay in the zone.

    12. A pack of life-extender liners for putting an end to you throwing away your fruits and veggies that you spent so much money on at Whole Foods. JUST EAT THEM (but now you have more time).

    13. A faux leather bullet journal (fancy!) so you can make this the year you actually become more organized and productive. And because this is dateless, it's never to late to get started!

    14. A bottle of Downy wrinkle release spray, because you need this if you just know you're never going to iron. This will quickly get the job done and no one will be the wiser. Crumpled blouse = no adult sticker.

    15. A pre-seasoned cast iron skillet that'll finally inspire you to put down that takeout menu and cook. Why? Because you can just dump all your ingredients in this bad boy and call it a night.

    16. A deodorizer box for quickly getting rid of any mysterious smells (looking at you, litter box). If you're in a small apartment, please save your nose and get this.

    17. A butterfly kiss vibrator so you can, um, release some stress. According to 1,616 *satisfied* reviewers, this sure did the trick!

    18. A pair of non-skid socks, because these might finally get you to attempt some form of exercise: yoga, barre....or maybe just running around the house. Whatever!

    19. A bottle of Garnier micellar water that'll easily remove makeup, purify pores, and cleanse your skin, even if you "forgot" to wash your face again. Growing up apparently means not going to bed with makeup on anymore. Sad face.

    20. A vacuum wine stopper for extending the life of open bottles — growing older means feeling like literal death after having two glasses of wine. So we probably shouldn't drink an entire bottle the night before a morning meeting. Maybe.

    21. A collapsible over-the-sink colander so you can cook meals without making too big of a mess. It'll catch food scraps and make washing fruits and veggies a heck of a lot easier while you cook — adulting is hard enough, why add cleanup to the list?

    22. A mini to-go salad dressing container, because there is just no way we're eating our greens unless there's some Ranch over it. Not without a parent here to force us.

    23. A box of relaxing chamomile and mint tea that'll help you fall asleep instead of tossing and turning all night. No more "if I fall asleep right this second I will get six hours and ten minutes of sleep."

    24. A 24-ounce fruit infuser water bottle for accepting that some of us just aren't into H20 unless it's flavored enough to feel like a treat. Now you're technically having fruit every day and drinking enough water.

    25. A set of weekly hanger markers so you can plan out your outfits and get to work on time. No more "WHERE IS THAT ONE SHIRT" ten minutes before your train time.

    26. A pack of reusable silicone stretch lids, because these will both allow you to be lazy AND feel like a successful adult. You can stretch these babies over everything — half-cut fruit, bowls, blenders, whatever. So long, annoying containers.

    Now at least we'll *look* like adults, am I right?

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