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    42 Cheap Things To Help You Feel Like You've Got This Whole Adult Thing Figured Out

    Mastering adult life for under $20.

    1. A narrow spiral planner that'll take up little space on your desk but still provide you with enough room for all the reminders you need to tackle the week, no problem. SO ADULT.

    2. A set of colorful bento boxes so it's super easy to meal prep, pack your lunch, and finally save some dang money...which are three things we could all use more of.

    3. And! A meal plan notepad with a perforated shopping list to help you line up everything you need for a week's worth of food. No more aimlessly wandering grocery store aisles with no game plan!

    4. A bottle sealer with a built-up pressure pump, because letting your bubbly drinks go to waste is irresponsible and I will not stand for it. This will keep your Prosecco and sparkling rosé fizzy, just the way it's supposed to be.

    5. A user-friendly, monthly budget planner to help you monitor your expenses by category so you see the bigger picture of your spending habits — and where you can make cut backs.

    6. A styling spray that'll enhance your natural hair so you can give your locks a break from the heat...and so you can make it to work on time on late, no-shower kind of mornings.

    7. A One Top induction cooktop that uses an app to control the heat based on certain recipe so dinner is simple, easy, and burnt-free. Hey, maybe this whole "cooking dinner thing" isn't so bad?!

    8. A Glossier Milky Jelly cleanser you can use on dry skin as a makeup remover, or on wet skin as a hydrating face wash. We love a double-duty product and taking care of our skin!

    9. A stain repellent spray for your pricier handbags that'll create an invisible protective layer and ward off the evils of rain and denim stains. What do grownups do? Take care of expensive things so they last longer.

    10. And! A water repellent spray to form a protective barrier on your best boots so they actually have a chance surviving this winter.

    11. A cute and very helpful book to help ~grow~ your plant-raising skills, because it is possible to keep your fiddle-leaf fig alive — you just need some assistance.

    12. A magnetic dry-erase board perfect for whatever weekly reminders you need to leave yourself before heading out the door. DON'T FORGET TO PICK UP THE DRY CLEANING.

    13. Reusable silicone bags you can use to store all your produce, snacks, and leftovers — or even as a marinating bag. Yay for reducing plastic use, spending less money on eating out, and yummy foods!

    14. A variety pack of heel and shoe inserts to not only protect your feet from blisters, but provide extra support for your soles. Go ahead, get out those work heels you've been wanting wear and break those babies in.

    15. A pack of deodorant wipes you can whip out after the gym for a quick body refresher — and then head straight to happy hour.

    16. A dishwasher magnet you simply switch back and forth to indicate if the dishes are clean or dirty. Please stop eating off plates you're not sure are dirty or not.

    17. A very encouraging water bottle to keep track of your daily intake so you stay hydrated and feelin' great.

    18. A felt purse insert for effortlessly transferring alllllll of your essentials from one bag to another. The days of lost keys, wallets, and your favorite Chapstick are O-V-E-R.

    19. Labeled closet dividers, because nothing screams, I have my life in order (!!!) like an organized closet where you can actually find what you're looking for.

    20. And since it's the year of ~organization~ (I still see your, Marie Kondo!), an earring organizer so you never again have to rummage through knots of jewelry in search of your best studs.

    21. A discreet little password book that'll serve ya a friendly reminder when you can't remember what your favorite pizza topping was in 2007.

    22. A pasta portion tool so you can *finally* make the proper amount of pasta for yourself without wasting or not making enough.

    23. A wildly popular book with a huge following (really, it literally has over 5,400 positive reviews) to give a read. It lays out simple, no-nonsense steps that'll help you regain control of your finances.

    24. Expanding file folders to keep your important documents safe and sound so when you actually need to find that one tax return form from 2014, you know exactly where to go.

    25. A cloud-shaped magnetic key holder that'll basically guarantee your days are free from the stressful, frantic, and all-too-common car key search.

    26. Heat-resistant toaster bags for reheating sandwiches, fries, and other should-be crispy foods the RIGHT way — aka, not in the microwave where they tragically turn soggy. Plus, it's a great way to make a quick grilled cheese. You are welcome.

    27. An eight-bin interlocking drawer organizer you can customize to fit your drawers just perfectly so every product finally has its own place.

    28. A monthly vitamin subscription curated just for you to give you the nutrients and energy you need to tackle the week.

    29. A wrinkle release spray for the "oh crap, I am running so late" mornings when there's no time to lug out the iron or steamer, but you can't just show up to work in a wrinkled shirt. We get it, we've been there.

    30. A rapid veggie steamer that'll deliver a quick and delicious dinner that doesn't involve a complicated recipe, a ton of steps, and ingredients you completely forgot to pick up at the store.

    31. OR! A cookbook featuring recipes that can all be made in one pot, skillet, or slow cooker. Dinner and clean-up after a looooong work day has never looked so promising.

    32. The Tidy Cup, a handy little invention that catches all those excess little drips your mega-sized laundry detergent + softener bottles like to leave mounds of for you to discover on your shelves later.

    33. A mini knife sharpener to revive the inexpensive knives you've had since freshman year of college back to pristine condition.

    34. Satin pillowcases that not only look expensive as hell and feel just like silk, but are great for preventing your hair from knotting over night. Good design aesthetic and functionality are like the two pillars of adult life.

    35. Anti-mold pads for extending the life of allllll the fruit and veggies you just optimistically bought at the store. These will give you a chance to actually eat them before they go bad!

    36. A pack of divider sticky notes that'll conveniently summarize important chapters of the giant textbook you've been lugging around all semester, while keeping your notes super organized.

    37. Heatless foam rods ready to give you effortless, beachy waves all while you complete other getting-ready duties. You'll *feel* more put together, even if your mornings are hectic and rushed.

    38. A handy gadget that'll help remind you whether or not the doggo has been fed. Hey, the day can get crazy and those puppy dog eyes are persuasive.

    39. A hypoallergenic makeup brush cleanser to remove all the nastiness that builds up over time and can cause breakouts. Trust me, your brushes and skin will thank you.

    40. A deck of bodyweight exercise cards if you you've got the motivation to workout but aren't quite ready for a full-on gym membership.

    41. An extendable Swiffer duster for an easy, quick dusting that takes little effort on your part (ayyy, my type of cleanin'!). Really, you could just walk around dragging this behind you and it would pick up dirt like a magnet.

    42. And a stainless steel thermos that'll maybe, juuuuust maybe, sway you to start bringing your leftovers to work for lunch.

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