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    31 Inexpensive Things That’ll Help You Save Money

    And by inexpensive, we're talking $20 or less. 🤑

    1. A budgeting planner filled with expense trackers, worksheets, and fun stickers designed to make getting financially fit a little more enjoyable.

    reviewer photo showing the budget planner open to a planning badge with the included sticker set

    2. Some budget envelopes beautifully labelled with seven categories for you to allocate your dollars each month, making budgeting easier and more foolproof than ever.

    3. OR, a digital monthly budget planner you can use with Google Sheets if old-school planners and envelopes aren't really your thing. And since you can sync it to all your mobile devices, keeping it up-to-date with your impulse buys will be a breeze.

    desktop computer with the monthly budget tracker spreadsheet displayed on the screen

    4. A stainless-steel coffee filter so you can finally say goodbye to paper filters, which just create unnecessary waste and strain on your wallet. Plus, this filter is designed to make your coffee taste BETTER — if you can even imagine such a glorious thing.

    glass pour over coffeemaker being used with the stainless steel coffee filter

    5. OR! A cold brew maker, because your coffee habit shouldn't break the bank. Plus, staying home and channeling your inner barista is *way* more fun than picking up the same boring mobile order day after day, imo.

    6. A set of Rubbermaid food-saver containers to keep all your produce fresh and ripe for a few extra days. Time and money savings aside, maybe these'll actually motivate you to make something yummy with the veggies you buy, rather than ignoring their existence in the back of your fridge and ordering takeout instead.

    7. A pack of Shout dye-trapping sheets so you can wash your colored *and* white laundry in the same load. Fewer washes = lower utility bills. And, let's be real, who actually wants to sit around and sort their clothes?? Not me. Big no. These are a win.

    reviewer photo showing a dyed quilt next to the Shout color catchers

    8. A good ole TubShroom, because plumbers can be costly! Besides, constantly using store-bought drain cleaners is basically like ~pouring money down the drain~.

    reviewer photo showing TubShroom with hair and soap caked on it

    9. A foam maker designed to transform your face wash into a luxurious, foamy consistency — which means you can get away with using a little bit less everyday and make your bottle last longer.

    10. Reusable cotton rounds so you can stop buying disposable ones month after month. All you gotta do is wash these every now and then, and they'll be just as fresh as when you bought 'em.

    ecoroots makeup remover pads styled next to a vase of flowers

    11. A charcoal toothpaste to brighten your smile without changing up your regular brushing routine. Whitening sessions can get expensive, and strips can be pesky to apply everyday — this makes whitening mindless AND cheap.

    before-and-after photo of reviewer's teeth which are noticeably whiter after using charcoal toothpaste

    12. A set of reusable zipper storage bags you can rinse out and use over and over again. They come in snack, sandwich, and gallon sizes and can be used for everything from keeping produce fresh to a handy weekend toiletry bag.

    13. The Spatty so you can get every last drop out of your cosmetic and personal care items before breaking down and forking over a small fortune to replace them.

    14. Or a FlipIt! Bottle Emptying Kit for those products that are just a little too big for The Spatty (think shampoo, conditioner, sunscreen, lotion, condiments).

    Reviewer photo showing the Flip-It in use emptying a bottle of conditioner and a condiment

    15. A bottle of Fanola purple shampoo to reduce brassiness and lighten your hair in less than three minutes! In other words, this helps you maintain your platinum blonde hair for as long as possible, delaying your next ~pricey~ trip to the salon so you have time to save up some extra pennies.

    16. A pack of cable savers to protect your chargers, aux cords, headphones, and all your other precious cords from fraying and becoming damaged. We thought the electronics themselves were expensive, but the real racket is how costly the charging cords are.

    Product photo showing Jetec cable savers used on both a phone and laptop chargers

    17. A bottle of Acure brightening facial scrub to brighten your complexion in one easy step. You don't need a regimen with 1,000 steps and products to get you that ~glow~ you're chasing. This'll exfoliate away excess oil and treat breakouts while bringing out your clear complexion underneath.

    reviewer photo showing before and after using the scrub, revealing noticeably brighter, less oily skin after use

    18. A multi-purpose cleaning solution that'll help renew everything from rust to burnt pans to stained tubs to worn-down sinks and EVEN Sharpie stains!? No matter what it is, this magical substance will make it look brand-new.

    19. A pack of wool dryer balls to reduce your overall drying time, which = a lower utility bill. It'll also just make your clothes super soft and wrinkle-free!

    three wool dryer balls next to their included carrying bag

    20. A mini knife sharpener so you don't have to buy a fancier, more expensive set just because you're experiencing some dullness in your blades. This will cheaply and quickly bring those knives you've had since college back to their sharpest, pointiest selves!

    21. Bissell Stomp & Go Cleaning Pads that are equally effective at removing pet hair and stains from your carpet as they are a cathartic activity. Now you can stomp your feet in protest of cleaning your house, while actually being productive and cleaning your house... A true two-for-one deal.

    Reviewer photo showing a before-and-after of the effectiveness of Bissell Stomp N' Go strips to clean and restore their stained carpet

    22. An Ecotools makeup brush shampoo to extend the life of your brushes by cleansing out weeks (OK, months??) of buildup. It'll condition bristles back to their original glory in literally a matter of minutes.

    reviewer photo showing dirty brushes before and after using the cleansing shampoo, revealing brushes looking brand new

    23. A pack of cleaning wipes because, even though you try your best to avoid mud puddles and excess salt in the winter, your boots somehow ALWAYS end up looking like you walked through a swamp in them. 🥴

    24. A candle accessory set that'll add SO much more burn time to all those trendy, artisan candles you've been buying lately.

    reviewer photo showing the three tools included in the candle care kit

    25. A fabric shaver to remove all the pilling on your cozy sweaters before you pack them away this summer. It also works on sofas, too — and I don't know about you, but a new sofa is NOT in my budget.

    26. Speaking of sofas, a bottle of Leather Honey you can use to restore that dingy sofa you just snagged for 20 bucks on Facebook Marketplace. All you need is a scrubbing brush and a little elbow grease for the honey to work its magic. 🍯

    27. A toilet bowl ring remover that'll have your toilet shining bright like a diamond, which means you won't have to waste money on those expensive cleaning sprays (or a new toilet!).

    28. Zymox Pet Ear Cleaner to keep your pet's ears looking and feeling healthier than ever. Your pet will never know the satisfying feeling of jabbing a cotton swab into their ear canal, so buying this spray will do them a real solid. It can also help prevent nasty infections and complications down the road that'll undoubtedly result in a hefty bill from your veterinarian.

    29. A grout cleaning pen that'll restore your grout tile lines and instantly take your bathroom from drab to fab. After using this pen, that expensive tile you've been thinking about will be able to wait a few years.

    Reviewer photo showing before-and-after using the Grout Pen on their bathroom floor. The stains on the grout are visibly gone and entire tile flooring looks considerably cleaner and newer.

    30. An avocado slicing tool you can use to split, pit, and slice just as well as your favorite brunch place — which means you can get that ~avo aesthetic~ without having to pay $16 for a piece of toast.

    31. A pack of washing machine cleaning tablets because, uh, have you ever cleaned the inside of your washing machine? Did you know that doing so can actually prolong the life of it? As well as prevent your clothes from smelling and getting damaged? Take care of your washing machines, people — they're not cheap to replace!

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