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1. Did you know e-books are often cheaper than physical books? Get the FREE Kindle app so you can read your favourite books. (PS - You don't need the Kindle device to do this! You can read on your phone or laptop too.) You can get many free e-books too!
2. If you're personally responsible for Swiggy and Zomato's profits because cooking is too difficult, this multipurpose Prestige electric cooker - ₹1,788 can help make rice, daal, vegetables, stew, soup, idlis, and more at the click of a button!
3. Use slip covers on your chairs and sofas to keep them in good condition for longer. These removable chair covers - from ₹399 from House of Quirk and these sofa covers - ₹1,799 in 40+ styles each are practical and will give your space a makeover.
4. Bras are expensive and can be costly to replace if you outgrow them or bought the wrong size. Bra extenders - ₹140 for 3 are an inexpensive way to extend the size and life of your bras.
5. If you want to feel awesome and empowered rather than sad or deprived about being frugal and thrifty, read The Millionaire Next Door by Thomas J. Stanley and William D. Danko— an inspiring and useful personal finance book.
6. If you run through soaps and detergents quickly, this transparent and refillable foaming soap dispenser - ₹169 will help you reduce soap consumption by up to 80% and water consumption too.
8. IKEA PRUTA food containers (set of 17) - ₹692 is a great set of basic food containers to store meal prep and leftovers and reheat later, preventing food waste.
9. Maybelline Superstay Liquid Matte Lipstick - ₹499 is affordable and INCREDIBLY long-lasting, so you'll almost never need touch-ups through the day. A flattering and versatile shade in red, pink or peachy nude will take you from dawn to dusk.
10. These eco-friendly, reusable bamboo kitchen towels - ₹248 (20 sheets) are machine washable and reusable up to 100 times before discarding.
11. This bestselling Milton 1-litre flask - ₹688 (with 12,000+ reviews) keeps beverages hot or cold for up to 24 hours, so you have no excuses to impulse-buy caffeine!
12. Since time is money too, the bestselling HONOR Band 5 - ₹2,199 has 8000+ reviews, an AMOLED touch colour screen, extensive health and sports monitoring capabilities, and features to help you with time management and organisation.
13. Forget expensive spa facials, and get this charcoal peel-off mask - ₹250 that has nearly 6000 ratings and will get the most stubborn gunk and blackheads out of your pores.
14. This cordless, rechargeable Philips Beard Trimmer with 4000+ reviews is a game-changer and makes shaving extremely quick, easy, painless, and dare we say, enjoyable - ₹1,494. It has a 2+1 year warranty!
15. Use this lightweight Bajaj dry iron - ₹649 with 10,000+ reviews to take over your own ironing instead of outsourcing it.
16. Use this Philips hairdryer - ₹725 with 2000+ ratings to style your hair at home and skip unnecessary salon visits. And this Philips Heated Hair Straightening Brush - ₹2,789 has a keratin-infused ceramic coating to create shiny, smooth, frizz-free hair, two temperature settings to help minimise heat damage and this broad paddle brush with a triple bristle design to gently detangle and straighten while protecting your scalp from heat.
17. These ultra-thin, sliding webcam covers for your phone and laptop will keep the camera lenses blocked in case hackers gain access to your cam - ₹289 (Set of 6)
18. These transparent Cello containers- ₹599 (Set of 18) with 8000+ reviews will help you keep track of what you have and what you need to stock up on, to avoid unnecessary purchases.
19. Ditch the recurring expense of pads and tampons and switch to the Sirona menstrual cup - ₹299, reusable for as long as 15 years!
20. If cooking before work is a hassle, keep a spread you love handy, like Sundrop Peanut Butter - ₹285.
21. Add some excitement to your next homecooked meal with a new condiment. Wingreens Farms has a wonderful range of sauces under ₹90 that can be used to cook, marinate or use as a dipping sauce.
22. If you keep opening snack packets like chips, saving some for later, and then wasting them because they've lost crispiness or gone stale, get these sealing clips (pack of 18) - ₹72.
23. Stock up on unscented liquid castile soap, which you can use as a face wash, body wash, hand wash, shampoo, detergent, pet wash, fruit and veggie wash, all-purpose house cleaner, and more - ₹439.
24. If cutting vegetables is too time-consuming, get the Pigeon Chopper - ₹258 with 50,000+ reviews!
25. Invest in this bestselling HNESS Mini sewing machine - ₹1,499 to repair and repurpose old textiles and linens.
26. If your furniture is sturdy but looking old, refresh it with FolkArt chalk paint - ₹725.
27. Swap expensive aluminium foils and plastic wraps for these oh-so-pretty, natural, handmade, reusable beeswax wraps - ₹475.
28. If you splurge on chai or tea bags because brewing the cheaper loose leaf tea is messy, get this filter infuser ball for tea - ₹249.
29. These giant Ikea shopping bags (Set of 2) - ₹269 so you don't spend money buying extra bags during grocery hauls. They're super spacious (19 gallons!), lightweight, foldable, and perfect for grocery and shopping hauls.
30. Make your opened bottle of beer last longer using the KARP vacuum-sealed stopper- ₹249 for two.
31. If home security has become a priority for you, let this bestselling Mi 360° 1080P WiFi Home Security Camera come to the rescue - ₹2,698
32. This giant 1.5-litre Dettol handwash refill that's enriched with plant-derived cleansers kills germs and leaves your hands feeling clean and smelling of pine. It has 11,000+ reviews - ₹209
33. Keep your produce fresh and protected from dust and insects with this fruit and vegetable saver - ₹295.
34. Get Victorinox Huntsman Red Swiss Army Knife - ₹2,490 a multipurpose Swiss army knife that solves a ton of problems.
35. Silicone storage bags- ₹525 for two extend the life of your food and prevent waste. They're freezer, dishwasher, and microwave-safe, non-toxic, air-tight, and leak-proof.
36. The IKEA PRODUCKT milk frother - ₹342 froths cold or hot milk in 15-20 seconds for that cafe-perfect texture.
37. Repair instead of replacing clothing items. Stock up on a sewing kit - ₹260 and skip the tailor.
38. You know how over time clothes develop visible wear on the fabric?A fabric shaver - ₹1,375 will remove pilling on your curtains, bedspreads and clothes and make them look brand new! It's swift, easy, suitable for a variety of garments and has a detachable container to throw out the shavings.
39. Manage day-to-day repairs independently with this comprehensive Bosch GSB 500W 500 RE Tool Set - ₹3,399.
40. Remove grout, mould, and mildew and keep tiles, counters, and bathroomware looking sparkling with the Clorox Mould And Mildew Remover - ₹590.
41. These mesh laundry bags - ₹370 (Set of 3) that you can put your delicates like lingerie in before tossing them for a wash, knowing that they will retain their shape.
42. A lint roller - ₹349 will help remove the tiny dust particles all over your clothes and sofa and keep everything looking spotless! Especially recommended if you have pets!
43. Use Mr. Leather cleaner and conditioner - ₹488 to prevent dulling, fading and cracking, and keep your leather products in mint condition.
44. Keep Coffee Mate creamer - ₹308 handy to keep you from wasting money on outside beverages when you run out of milk.
45. This Absorbia odor buster - ₹194 removes excess moisture, fungus, mold and more that lingers in cupboards and spaces, and protects your belongings.
47. The Bajaj Oven-Toaster-Grill was on our BuzzFeed India's Favourites list for June 2020. With a 16L capacity, it lets you grill, cook and toast large meals. The 60 minutes timer with auto shut off feature means you can focus on other things while your meal cooks - ₹4,999
48. These stackable MosQuick storage containers - ₹450 (Set of 2) with removable drain plates and lids to keep your produce fresh longer.
49. These Tide stain-remover brushes - ₹839 (Set of 3) will quickly fix stains and keep them from forever ruining your favourite clothes.
50. Keep this Mi Power Bank 3i 20000mAh - ₹1,499handy, so you don't end up in spending traps like cafes for recharging. Its 30,000+ Amazon reviewers would agree!
51. The chip-resistant Miniso Pittura nail polish - ₹90, available in several trendy colours, will keep your manicure lasting longer.
52. These RFID sleeves contain a blocking technology that will protect your credit cards from information skimming and identity theft - ₹259 for 3
53. If you're tired of scuffing expensive heels on grass, get Awestuffs heel protectors - ₹199.
54. This set of flexible silicone cable protectors - ₹149 will protect all your expensive charging cables, earphones, etc. from wear and tear, and save you from the hassle of replacing them often.
55. If you avoid water or buy bottled water or too much juice and soft drinks because you don't like the "taste of water", make your own flavoured water with the IKEA UPPLADDA infuser bottle - ₹679.
56. Essential oils, particularly tea tree and lavender are a natural, non-intrusive way to bring fragrance into your beauty routine. They can be used for aromatherapy or blended with a base oil (like coconut) or other ingredients to create skin and hair products, scrubs, massages, perfumes, and more.
57. These high quality in-ear Boat BassHeads earphones - ₹349 with over 1.5 lakh reviews will last long and will keep you from constantly saying "Pardon?" during work calls.
58. I know, I know. In the glamorous world of cloud we live in, a pen drive is pretty unsexy. Yet, I can't tell you the number of times in the last ten years this 32GB SanDisk pen drive - ₹400 has come to my rescue, helping transfer data from one device to another. 125,000+ reviewers would agree with me.
59. Are your expensive laptop and phone icky with dust, fingerprint marks, and food residue? Get the Gizga Essentials 6-in-1 Cleaning Kit - ₹249 to take pristine care of sensitive electronics and tech gadgets.
60. You absolutely need this Lenovo 1TB hard disk to back up all your precious photos, videos, music, movies, books, documents, projects, data, and rambling notes to self you might want to read a decade from now - ₹3,399.
61. Keep your hands, feet, eyebrows, and more well-groomed with the Foolzy Unisex Manicure-Pedicure Set - ₹265.
62. Saffola Masala Oats - ₹324 is high in fibre and protein. The veggie twist flavour has masala, crunchy peas, carrots and French beans, and gentle coconut flavour in an aromatic gravy. Creamy comfort food at its best!
63. This 100% natural, virgin coconut oil - ₹356 extracted from fresh coconut milk can be used to moisturise skin, nourish nails, and condition your scalp and hair. It can also be used to strengthen teeth and gums through oil-pulling.
64. Activated charcoal powder can be used to treat burns, wounds, insect bites, to make hair and face masks, and can be included in food. It can also be used on your teeth while brushing - ₹194.
65. Aloe vera gel - ₹249 can be used as a moisturiser, pre-hair wash conditioner, eyebrow gel, shaving cream, and more! Being anti-bacterial and anti-fungal, it also soothes pimples, blemishes, and cuts.
66. Keep your butter from spoiling with the Bel Casa Butter Box - ₹257.
67. This list would be incomplete without Vaseline pure petroleum jelly - ₹312, which is magic for chapped lips, cracked heels, and dry skin.
68. Invest in this powder-coated metal locker - ₹6,100 to keep your valuables safe. The size can be customized as per your requirement.
