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    28 Things Under $50 That’ll Never Stop Being Useful

    You'll find yourself reaching for them all the time.

    1. A set of flexible silicone ice cube trays that won't break when you try to pop the ice out. And they'll make tiny sticks of ice that actually fit in your water bottle, especially the ones with narrow mouths.

    2. A humidifier that'll work quietly to fill the air around you with moisture. It can hold up to 500 millilitres of water and is powered with a USB, so you can connect it to your computer or a power bank charger.

    A small humidifier sitting on a side table A person is sitting on a couch beside the table

    3. A hair-removing glove that'll remove all the dirt and stray hairs from your pet's coat and give them a relaxing massage, too. The little bristles will catch loose hairs before they end up on your carpet, furniture, or clothes.

    The grooming glove with silicone nodules, full of hair held in front of a French bulldog

    4. A wooden page holder that'll help hold your book open, because book-induced hand cramps are a thing. Now you can comfortably read your book with one hand for a really long time without it getting sore.

    A person reading a book with a large diamond-shaped wooden ring over their thumb

    5. A multipurpose metal hook that'll keep you from touching shared surfaces like doors, elevator buttons, and PIN pads at the grocery store or ATM. It's small enough to fit on your keyring or in your pocket, and it has a stylus tip, so you can even use it on devices with touchscreen.

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

    7. A 3-in-1 avocado tool that'll help you split, pit, and slice like a total pro. If you enjoy having avo toast in the morning, it'll be the most useful gadget in your kitchen. And reviewers say it's easier and safer to use this tool compared to a knife.

    8. An Amazon Fire TV Stick that'll stream all your favourite shows and movies on your television. It's enabled with Alexa, so you can find the show you're looking for without even reaching for the remote.

    9. A handy label maker that'll fit into the palm of your hand and help you organize all the jars and boxes in your home or office. It'll only take a few minutes to create a label and it prints any combination of letters, numbers, and symbols.

    10. A lid organizer that'll change the way you store your food containers. It has adjustable dividers that'll hold small, medium, and large lids, and keep them all upright.

    11. A little bag that'll give you a place to put your lip balm. It comes with a key chain you can attach to your bag, so you won't have to dig around to find it.

    To small leather pouches with a key chain attached to the side

    12. A set of spacious vacuum bags that'll help you store all your clothes and linens on the off season. The set comes with a travel pump to suck out the air, but it's also compatible with all vacuum cleaners. Now you don't have to worry about where to store your coats and blankets during the warmer months.

    13. A pack of ring size adjusters that'll temporarily resize your loose jewelry. The flexible silicone cord is completely transparent and comes in four sizes to ensure a perfect fit. It cost less than seven dollars, and it'll keep you from losing some of your most valuable belongings.

    14. A small drainer protector that'll catch stray hairs before they slide down the pipes. This genius tool will save you from a clogged drain and the disgusting chore of having to remove hair from it.

    15. A little brush that'll stick to the bottom of your sink, so you can quickly and safely clean your glasses. The long bristles and round shape will reach the bottom of all your mugs, wine glasses, and baby bottles to make sure they're squeaky clean.

    A person placing a wine glass over an upright cleaning brush with large bristles

    16. A pack of reusable food wraps that'll replace single-use plastic wrap or aluminum foil. They're perfect for small food items like cheese, fruit, and sandwiches, and they respond to the warmth and pressure of your hand to shape and seal them.

    17. A set of wearable nail polish holders that'll upgrade your at-home manicure game. It fits on your finger like a ring, making it easier to paint your nails anywhere and keeping your hands free. It'll fit most nail polish bottles with a secure grip, so you won't have to worry about spills.

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

    19. A pack of super-thin camera covers for anyone who takes their online privacy and security extra seriously. The covers are compatible with most devices and are a more subtle and stylish alternative to the piece of tape you're currently using.

    20. A rectangular storage container that'll keep your cupboards looking super tidy. The button on the lid locks the canisters with an airtight seal, keeping your dry foods fresh AF!

    21. A smart funnel for your kitchen and bathroom that'll make it way easier to fill empty containers and transfer the last bit of product into a new bottle. It has clips on the top to hold the bottle upside down, so you won't have to stand there and hold it yourself.

    22. A small and savvy knife sharpener that'll restore your knives to their former glory. It'll protect your knives and countertop from unnecessary damage. It's designed with two slots: one that sharpens dull knives and another to polishes them to perfection.

    23. A bottle-emptying kit that'll drain every ounce of ketchup, hot sauce, or any other condiment out of the container. It fits most screw-top bottles, so you can even use it to transfer your beauty products like shampoo and conditioner from one bottle to the other.

    A before image of bottle of barbeque sauce with the sauce at the bottom of the container and an after image of the bottle placed upside down on a three-legged stand with the sauce at the top

    24. 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 is almost impossible to cut your fingers on.

    25. A phone mount for the car that has a magnetized surface instead of clamps or cradles to keep your phone from falling. It also has a rolling ball, so you can easily adjust or turn the mount to the perfect position.

    A person placing their phone a circular phone mount that is sitting on their car dashboard

    26. A set of stainless steel tongue scrapers that'll reduce the amount of toxins and bacteria that build up in your mouth. You can adjust the fit so you can easily reach the back of your mouth. Reviewers say their mouths feel cleaner and that it’s really helped with their bad breath.

    27. A pair of microfibre gloves that'll make cleaning all those hard-to-reach spots a lot easier. They'll give you more control than a brush and they're soft enough that you can use them on any surface. They're reusable, so once you're done cleaning, you can throw them in the wash.

    28. And finally, a pair of storage bag holders you'll want around the next time you're meal prepping. The non-slip rubber base keeps the bag secure while the adjustable arms keep the bag open while you fill it. You can also use them to dry your reusable bags after you've cleaned them.

    Three V-shaped plastic bag holder with clips at the tops and a wide base Three plastic bags full of fruits and veggies clipped on each side

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