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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. If you run through soaps and detergents quickly, this transparent and refillable SpiderJuice foam dispenser - ₹249 will help you reduce soap consumption by up to 75% and water consumption by up to 45%.
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. These eco-friendly, reusable bamboo kitchen towels - ₹248 (20 sheets) are machine washable and reusable up to 100 times before discarding.
7. 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!
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. 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!
11. 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.
12. Use this lightweight Bajaj dry iron - ₹649 with 10,000+ reviews to take over your own ironing instead of outsourcing it.
13. Use this Philips hairdryer - ₹725 with 2000+ ratings to style your hair at home and skip unnecessary salon visits.
14. 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.
15. Ditch the recurring expense of pads and tampons and switch to the Sirona menstrual cup - ₹299, reusable for as long as 15 years!
16. If cooking before work is a hassle, keep a spread you love handy, like Sundrop Peanut Butter - ₹285 or the savoury Dr. Oetker cucumber and carrot sandwich spread - ₹75. Spread on bread or roti for a quick, packable meal so you don't eat out.
17. 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.
18. 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.
19. If cutting vegetables is too time-consuming, get the Pigeon Chopper - ₹258 with 50,000+ reviews!
20. Invest in this bestselling HNESS Mini sewing machine - ₹1,499 to repair and repurpose old textiles and linens.
21. If you keep having to discard liquids before they're finished, get every last drop with these Furn Aspire bottle kickstands- ₹299 (Set of 6).
22. If your furniture is sturdy but looking old, refresh it with FolkArt chalk paint - ₹725.
23. Swap expensive aluminium foils and plastic wraps for these oh-so-pretty, reusable Urban Creative beeswax wraps - ₹499 (Set of 3).
24. 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.
25. 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.
26. Make your opened bottle of beer last longer using the KARP vacuum-sealed stopper- ₹249 for two.
27. 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
28. 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
29. Instead of impulse-buying multiple lipsticks, invest in one flattering, versatile shade you'll use often that will effortlessly take you from one occassion to the next. Lakme 9 to 5 lipstick has 6000+ reviews. It combines a comfortable, creamy primer with a vibrant matte lip colour, for a product that stays put for up to 12 hours. While the range has about 40 shades, we recommend MP7 Rosy Sunday, a gorgeous pinkish red which flatters all skin tones - ₹324
30. Keep your produce fresh and protected from dust and insects with this fruit and vegetable saver - ₹295.
31. Get Victorinox Huntsman Red Swiss Army Knife - ₹2,490 a multipurpose Swiss army knife that solves a ton of problems.
32. 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.
33. The IKEA PRODUCKT milk frother - ₹342 froths cold or hot milk in 15-20 seconds for that cafe-perfect texture.
34. Repair instead of replacing clothing items. Stock up on a sewing kit - ₹260 and skip the tailor.
35. Manage day-to-day repairs independently with this comprehensive Bosch GSB 500W 500 RE Tool Set - ₹3,399.
36. Remove grout, mould, and mildew and keep tiles, counters, and bathroomware looking sparkling with the Clorox Mould And Mildew Remover - ₹590.
37. Use Mr. Leather cleaner and conditioner - ₹488 to prevent dulling, fading and cracking, and keep your leather products in mint condition.
38. Keep Coffee Mate creamer - ₹308 handy to keep you from wasting money on outside beverages when you run out of milk.
39. This Absorbia odor buster - ₹194 removes excess moisture, fungus, mold and more that lingers in cupboards and spaces, and protects your belongings.
41. 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
42. These stackable MosQuick storage containers - ₹450 (Set of 2) with removable drain plates and lids to keep your produce fresh longer.
43. These Tide stain-remover brushes - ₹839 (Set of 3) will quickly fix stains and keep them from forever ruining your favourite clothes.
44. Instead of disposable makeup removal wipes, use reusable cleansing cotton pads - ₹589 for 16 made of soft, washable bamboo fibre.
45. Invest in comfortable and durable everyday shoes like these sporty unisex Puma flip-flops - ₹250 that have 1300+ reviews.
46. If you're looking for sporty shoes, ASIAN Shoes Wonder 13, a mesh, lace-up pair has 9000+ reviews and is endorsed by cricket legend Virender Sehwag! - from ₹474
47. These RFID sleeves contain a blocking technology that will protect your credit cards from information skimming and identity theft - ₹259 for 3
48. If you're tired of scuffing expensive heels on grass, get Awestuffs heel protectors - ₹199.
49. Keep this Mi power-bank- ₹892 handy, so you don't end up in spending traps like cafes for recharging. Its 50,000+ Amazon reviewers would agree!
50. 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.
51. 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.
52. 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.
53. So you've finally resolved to start cleaning your space on the reg, but aren't quite sure where to begin. Get the Gala C2 Standard Home Cleaning Set - ₹736, which has ten essential house cleaning items.
54. Keep your hands, feet, eyebrows, and more well-groomed with the Foolzy Unisex Manicure-Pedicure Set - ₹265.
55. If your at-home manicures take forever to do and don't last, get the Colorbar Rapid Dry Top Coat - ₹350. It dries in 30 seconds and protects from chipping, fading, and staining.
56. 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.
57. 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.
58. Keep your butter from spoiling with the Bel Casa Butter Box - ₹257.
59. 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.
60. 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.
61. 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.
62. This list would be incomplete without Vaseline pure petroleum jelly - ₹312, which is magic for chapped lips, cracked heels, and dry skin.
63. Invest in this powder-coated metal locker - ₹6,100 to keep your valuables safe. The size can be customized as per your requirement.
