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    34 Cool & Random Things You Can Probably Afford

    A pet-grooming hammock you need to see to believe, and a bunch of other goodies, all for $30 or under.

    1. A two-in-one hammock for your dog or cat to 1) help them dry off (it's made out of towel material) and 2) keep them freaking still while you cut their nails for once.

    A reviewer's dachshund in the hammock with leg holes

    2. A ~croissant~ ring with a chunky, twisted design that'll make a statement on your hand (and remind you to pick up your favorite pastry, of course).

    The ring on a model's hand

    3. A pack of cable-hugging superheros who are flying into action to defeat the annoyance of fraying cords. No bent cord = no exposed wires, FINALLY. Your phone is your bestie, best start treating it that way.

    The cable protectors shaped like various superheros including iron man, spider man, captain america, batman, and hulk

    4. An exfoliating First Aid Beauty Bump eraser body scrub reviewers with KP (aka keratosis pilaris) swear by to get rid of those tiny red bumps, without slathering on any additional creams or products — just use in the shower instead of your regular soap.

    A reviewer's before/after showing the bumpy skin that's now smooth with five-star review text "like a magic eraser"

    5. A lazy Susan shelf to maximize your pantry space and store frequently used items like condiments so you don't know eight things over in your quest for peanut butter. Just give it a spin!

    The white and grey shelf with a turntable

    6. A ~hand flex~ sticker for any fans of the 2005 Pride and Prejudice, and what might be the hottest moment on film of all time. Your laptop/phone/journal just deserves this!

    The sticker with a piece of greenery and darcy's hand flexed

    7. A champagne-printed cutting board to kick your shark coochie board up a whole extra notch. Invite some friends over, pop a few bottles, and enjoy your favorite cheeses, jams, nuts, and cured meats. This is the height of luxury!

    The round cutting board with a repeat pattern of different styles of champagne bottles

    8. An at-home putting green with three holes for practicing your short game so you don't leave the golf course in tears...again. But seriously, 10,000 5-star reviewers swear by this!

    The reviewer's oblong felt green mid-play

    9. A padded velvet headband so you stay fashion-forward this fall — minimal effort (and spending) required. Dramatic hair accessories, I am so very here for you.

    10. A jar of *lemon*-infused honey for a delicious, flavorful boost of sweetness you can add to your morning yogurt, fancy burrata toast, or just a plain cup of tea for soothing your throat in the colder weather.

    The jar of honey

    11. A box of skin-lifting, pore-tightening Skin1004 face masks with results that reviewers swear by — not to mention the fact that it's weirdly fun? The mask tightens as it dries on your face, giving you the titular "zombie" effect. Just wait 15 minutes and rinse to reveal your glowiest glow yet, thanks to the albumin (aka egg white) and aloe formula.

    Reviewer before and after showing the mask made their skin look tighter and reduced the appearance of some wrinkles

    12. A Dyson-compatible brush attachment to turn your home into your very own groomer's ~salon~. It (gently) loosens dog hair so it doesn't get scattered alllll over your home — and your clothes.

    13. A twisted candle for subtle spooky vibes that'll still look oh-so chic among your home decor. And at under $4 a pop, you can stock up and scatter them all around your space before watching every Halloweentown movie on repeat until October 31.

    The candle

    14. A set of bake-even strips you can wrap around cake pans before you bake for a more level, evenly baked result. No need to cut off the top of your cake = no wasted cake!!

    Cake pans wrapped with the fabric strips

    15. Fly By Jing's Sichuan Chili Crisp, the immensely popular sauce that's the perfect combination of spicy, slightly numbing, and savory — with a delicious crunch. Drizzle it on your dishes or even fry an egg in it — you basically can't go wrong.

    The jar of sauce in front of a model eating a bowl of noodles

    16. A tube of Maybelline's Lifter lip gloss that's allllll over TikTok as a Fenty gloss dupe that provides high shine, gorgeous color, and a plumping, lifting effect — without feeling goopy or sticky.

    Swatches of the gloss shades on three arms with different skin tones

    17. A wad preventer, because balled-up sheets that NEVER seem to actually get dry?? Not on my watch! Who has the time?! This genius invention will keep the corners from getting bunched up to increase your tumble and decrease your dry time.

    a model showing a pair of sheets with the wad preventer

    18. A prettier than pretty marbleized travel mug so you can enjoy your favorite hot beverage on the go (or bring it to be filled at your local coffee shop) without sacrificing the luxurious morning energy that comes from drinking out of a mug.

    The green and blue travel mugs with handles

    19. A multipack of subtly glittery sheer socks so you can change up your ~foot looks~, even when wearing the same black skinny pants day after day. These'll look equally cool peeking out of sneaks, pumps, or ankle booties.

    The socks in beige, brown, lavender, pink, and black

    20. A Furemover rubber broom that, despite the name, isn't just for those with shedding pets (although it's great for that) — as one of my BuzzFeed shopping colleagues knows first hand, it's also great at getting *human* hair out of carpets.

    21. Nomad Cosmetics' Studio 54 disco-inspired eyeshadow palette that is giving me big piano-crescendo-in-Abba's-"Chiquitita" energy. The four multi-chrome shadows glitter in four shades for a dramatic look you'll want to dance the night away in.

    The palette with four glitter shadows: gold, pink, blue, and green

    22. A Tetris-esque wooden puzzle kids of all ages will enjoy — and honestly I wouldn't mind having a go at this myself. No screens needed!

    23. A clear bubble umbrella so the wind CANNOT get to you, even if it's hailing or raining sideways. You'll stay dry (and not get stabbed in the eye by someone else's umbrella).

    A model in the umbrella that comes down slightly below their shoulders

    24. A fancy-schmancy bottle of Madagascar vanilla extract for those recipes where breaking out "the good vanilla" is oh so key.

    The bottle of vanilla

    25. A Mueller hand blender with nine different speeds and three attachments to make the very most of your storage space: an immersion blender (hello SOUP SEASON), a whisk (for batters and homemade whipped cream), and a milk frother (copycat Starbucks cold foam, here I come).

    26. A bag of Miracle-Gro water-storing crystals that'll help solve both over- *and* underwatering struggles — just mix in with your soil and the crystals absorb water now and slowly release over time. It works for both indoor and outdoor plants, too!

    A sink full of plants with five stars and the text "I never write reviews but I had to leave town for 3 weeks and used these for the first time. When I got home my plants were greener than ever!"

    27. A spiral-bound book journal with pleeeeenty of space to keep track of all the Big Thoughts you had while reading — you know that part where you threw the book across the room? Talk about that.

    28. A two-in-one straightener and curling iron so you only have to store or bring *one* tool, no matter how you want to wear your hair. It has dual voltage for international trips, too.

    The tool in black and rose gold

    29. Elizabeth Mott's cult favorite Thank Me Later eyeshadow primer to keep your favorite eye makeup look on lock all day AND all night — *no* creasing. That's right, you will NOT have to reapply before your evening plans.

    A reviewer showing the difference the primer makes — one photo without primer showing the makeup rubbed off and creased after 15 hours, one with the primer showing the sparkly eyeshadow fully on after 15 hours

    30. The Pink Stuff, a TikTok- (and reviewer-) beloved cleaning product that basically...works miracles! Name your mess, and this mildly abrasive paste will take care of business — including but not limited to bathroom tiles, sinks, stove tops, painted walls, grills, and outdoor furniture.

    A reviewer's oven before/after cleaning, showing baked on brown stains being removed

    31. A car air freshener reed diffuser you can customize with *23* scents to keep your wheels smelling fresh, whether you're carting around messy kids, keep your gym gear in the back seat, or stop for french fries and don't want your car smelling like McDonald's forever.

    The diffiser hanging from a rear view mirror

    32. A space-saving laundry bag designed to help you *compress* those dirty clothes into a compact bag so they're out of sight, out of mind until you're home...and fiiiiiinally unpack.

    The bag

    33. Living Proof's Dry Volume Blast, which is TBH the best hair volumizing product on the market. It smells great, lasts and lasts, and leaves hair feeling touchably soft, NOT stiff or crunchy.

    A model with half their hair styled using the product to show how big it gets

    34. A pair of gold-plated safety pin earrings that are just plain cool. There's really no other way to put it!

    The earrings

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