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    25 Things Under $30 That You’ll Actually Use

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    1. A little slicer that'll help you quickly and safely cut through tape, paper, or plastic packaging. It has a small ceramic blade that'll never get dull or rust, and it's almost impossible to cut your fingers on.

    2. A pair of no-tie shoelaces so you can slide on your runners like a pair of a slippers. They won't come undone like typical laces and because they have a toggle stopper, you can decide how loose or tight you want to wear them.

    A person wearing running shoes with shoelaces that have a toggle

    3. A 2-in-1 bag clip and measuring spoon that'll be the perfect accessory for your coffee bag. It'll help you measure the right amount of beans every time while keeping your stash fresh.

    4. These eco-friendly hair ties by Terra Ties that'll keep your tresses contained without getting tangled. You won't have to feel bad about losing one or two, because they're made of organic cotton and natural rubber (read: biodegradable).

    A pack of medium-thick hair ties

    5. A pack of elastic bed sheet clips that are as sturdy as Steve Urkel's rainbow suspenders. The metal fasteners will attach easily to your sheets to keep them from rolling up and they’re adjustable so they’ll fit any bed or sheet size.

    6. A tube of lip balm that's packed with SPF 30 to help protect your smacker from harmful UV rays. The lime flavour will remind you of summer and it has coconut oil, aloe vera, and vitamin E in it to soothe and moisturize your pout on those super sunny days.

    A person holding a tube of lip balm

    7. A pack of screen protectors that'll save your phone screen from cracking if you drop it. They're made of tempered glass, making them extra durable. They're also super thin so they won't interfere with the sensitivity of your touchscreen.

    8. An ultra-rich daily moisturizer that has a light, non-irritating formula that can be used on all skin types. It also comes in a travel-friendly tin so you can keep it in your purse or pocket for the next time you need it.

    A tin of hand cream with a swatch of lotion beside it

    9. A set of pan scrapers that'll remove hardened food from your baking pans so you won't have to use your nails or a knife to do it. They won't scratch or damage your cookware because they're made of nylon.

    10. A poop bag dispenser that you can attach to your dog's leash so you’ll always have one handy. It comes loaded with bags and is super easy to refill it. Plus, you can clip a bag onto the back if you can’t find a garbage bin right away.

    11. A Nalgene water bottle that'll make you want to ditch single-use plastic alternatives for good. It's practically indestructible and the narrow mouth makes it easier to drink from without spilling water on yourself.

    A person smiling and holding a large water bottle

    12. A set of unbelievably soft bedsheets that you'll want to come home to every night. They have a distressed look and are made of 100% polyester microfibre that'll feel as comfy as your favourite T-shirt.

    Two pillows on a bed with a top sheet

    13. A sink strainer that'll catch all the bits of foods before they head down your drain. It's made of stainless steel so it'll probably match your kitchen sink perfectly. It also has a little basket with perforated holes at the bottom to collect food and keep water flowing.

    14. A snowflake-shaped multipurpose gadget that you can reach for instead of lugging your toolbox around the house. You can use it to open boxes, tighten screws, open bottles — just to name a few tasks it can handle. Plus, it’s so small that it’ll only take up a couple inches of real estate in your drawer.

    15. A super sleek Brita water filter pitcher that'll improve the taste and quality of your tap water. The pitcher can hold up to six cups of water and over time, it’ll replace 300 plastic water bottles.

    A person filling up their Brita picture with water

    16. A pack of interlocking drawer organizers that'll transform your junk drawer into an orderly oasis. Reviewers like that they come in different sizes so they can arrange them in drawers of any shape and size.

    A open desk drawer with containers of different sizes Office supplies like pencils, scissors, and elastic bands are organized in each bin

    17. A pair of tiny beauty spatulas that'll help you get every last drop of your beauty products out of your bottles so you won't have to replace them right away. And when the containers are cleaned out, they'll be in the perfect condition to be recycled.

    18. A weekly planner you can use to map out everything you need to get done. There's enough space to write down appointments and special occasions for each day, along with sections at the bottom to write down a few notes.

    A large pad of paper on a smooth background The paper has a different section for each day of the week a section for notes

    19. A reusable shopping bag that'll help you cut down on how many plastic bags you use. Each one can hold up to 50 pounds and folds into a tiny square so you can easily store it in your purse or backpack.

    20. A little garbage bin that'll keep your trash out of sight. It'll look way better than the plastic bags you normally use, and it has a waterproof lining that'll keep the last dregs of your coffee from leaking through.

    Four pictures showing a small fabric trash can hanging from a car console, a headrest, a gear stick and a glove box

    21. A pair of adorable towel scrunchies that'll suck up all the excess water from your tresses so you won't have to go to bed with wet hair. They're made with a soft microfibre material that won't pull on your follicles or make your hair frizzy.

    22. A pack of braided lightning cords that can actually go the distance. They range from three to ten feet long and are made of extra-durable nylon fibre so they won't bend and shred like other phone cables.

    A charging cord plugged into a phone and into a laptop

    23. A glass coffee cup so you can enjoy a hot drink while you're on the go. It comes with a heat-resistant silicone sleeve that'll make it easier to hold and protect the glass from breaking if you drop it.

    Five small glass coffee cups with silicone lids and sleeves on them

    24. A pocket-sized bottle of hand sanitizer that won't dry your hands out every time you use it. It comes out as a fine mist so your digits won't be soaking wet and it'll leave behind the light and soothing scent of lavender.

    25. And finally, a password journal that'll keep all your login information in one place so you won't have to spend ten minutes trying to guess what it is. It has 120 pages and is alphabetized by website name, making it easier to find what you need.

    An open notebook with login information printed on one page

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