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    Just 36 Brilliant Things Under $50 That Are Worth Their Weight In Gold

    Truly, we are indebted to the inventors of these cheap, excellent things.

    1. This bag, which will ensure your bananas actually get eaten in time (without the need to turn them into banana bread).

    2. These super flattering, high-waisted workout leggings, which will solve the problem of where to put your phone during lifting sessions.

    3. This ear-warming headband, which will keep your ears warm and protected from the chill on morning runs.

    4. This Benefit Goof Proof Eyebrow Pencil, which will give you the eyebrows you've always dreamed of.

    5. This can opener, which will safely remove the top of any beer or soft drink can, making mixing drinks easy and eliminating the need for drinking glasses.

    6. These products by Ultra Violette, which will make you wonder why you've never invested in a skincare routine before.

    7. These silicone stretch lids and silicone bags, which will ensure no amount of food will ever go to waste.

    8. These lashes by Ardell, which you can reuse time and time again, but still end up with flawless lashes.

    9. This sparkling wine stopper, which works a bunch better than that 'spoon in the opening' trick.

    10. This webcam cover, for extra peace of mind that no one is witnessing you pick your nose while working.

    11. This digital meat thermometer, because though I am a grown-ass adult, I still don't know how to cook a medium rare steak.

    12. This incredibly effective anti-dandruff shampoo, which over 5,500 users have given a five-star rating.

    13. This posture corrector, which will fix the slump you inevitably develop from sitting at your desk all day.

    14. These Weck Jars — I can't promise you my boss' domestic skills, but I can promise your attempts will be stored well.

    15. This veggie cutter bowl, because I know the hassle of finely dicing produce is keeping you from adding them to your dishes.

    16. This knife-sharpening stone, because now that we're adults, we don't leave our knives to rust and dull.

    17. This affordable hair dryer, which will do the job of towel-drying in half the time.

    18. This corn cob stripper, which will make easy the labourous job of collecting kernels — plus, an egg slicer to boot!

    19. This reusable face wipe, the Face Halo, which removes every inch of makeup with nothing but water.

    20. This silicone cleaning mat, because you know wiping them down with wet tissues does jack all.

    21. This bullet vibrator, which is the number one bestselling vibrator on Amazon and arguably the foundation of every good sex toy collection.

    22. These spiral hair ties, which will leave you with creaseless hair, no matter how long you keep your hair tied.

    23. Or these gorgeous scrunchies, which hold your hair in place while adding a touch of whimsy to your look.

    24. This gel mould and mildew remover, to painlessly do all the grunt work you've been avoiding for months.

    25. This snail essence that sounds a little weird, but will leave your skin feeling the most moisturised it has ever been.

    26. This Squatty Potty, which will help you, well, go to the toilet better, minimising the time you hog the bathroom.

    27. This office chair cushion, which is solely responsible for my endless lower back pain subsiding.

    28. This makeup bag, which is perfect for those of us (ahem, me) who have a hard time packing their makeup away after using it, leaving products sprawled all over the bathroom sink.

    29. These mug organisers, which will allow you to stack cups, saving you so much space.

    30. This plastic bag sealer, which will ensure you never have to bite into a stale biscuit again.

    31. This magnetic phone holder for your car, because no point getting into fights about directions when you can just use your mounted phone and its GPS.

    32. These impossibly cheap blemish patches, which protect your spots from bacteria as they heal.

    33. This TubSchroom, which will collect all your hair, minimising the time you spend dry heaving while pulling strands out of the shower drain.

    34. These silicone heel protectors, which will soften shocks to your feet and prevent cracked heels.

    35. This light therapy Neutrogena acne spot treatment, which uses dermatologist in-office technology (no UV rays!) to treat mild to moderate acne.

    36. And finally, these calf compression sleeves, which will help boost blood circulation in your legs, cutting down on recovery time.

    You, when your housemates receive your twenty-eighth package of the week: