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    26 Unexpectedly Useful Things That Are Also Somehow Under $20

    No sticker shock here!

    1. A light-reflecting scrunchie that'll help keep you safe on your nightly run. Reviewers love that it doesn't need constant adjusting and say it's super gentle on all hair types (even dry, damaged locks).

    a reflective scrunchie holding up a person's ponytail

    2. A pack of pretty pastel sticky notes so you can keep track of important info. They're cuter than classic stickies and perfect for making study notes, bookmarking appointments, or jazzing up your next scrapbooking project.

    3. Or a set of bullet journal stickers so you can keep your planner neat and organized. The sizes can be customized to fit all your undated journals (or your favourite notebook) so you won't have to worry about extra paper flapping between pages.

    a flatlay of neat stickers with days of the week and the month

    4. And a trio of ultra-fine gel pens that you can use to jot down your million-dollar ideas. They may be downright adorable, but reviewers say they also have great ink flow (the ink is black, btw).

    a set of seven pens with caps that look like cute otters

    5. A pea pod pill case so you can keep track of your medications. Its neat dual compartments make it easy to stash AM and PM pills separately (and will save you from guessing which one is which).

    someone taking a pill out of the pea pod shaped pill case

    6. A tube of Laneige lip balm that'll keep your pout in peak condition. It has the moisturizing power of the brand's cult-fave lip mask, all in a cute pocket-sized container that won't require fingers to apply.

    a colourful arrangement of the lip balm tubes

    7. A wrinkle-releasing mist that'll de-crease all your linens without ever having to whip out your ironing kit. Since it's free of dyes and chemical additives (the formula's plant-based), you can spritz this liquid magic on everything from trousers to curtains without worry.

    8. A colour-changing toilet nightlight so you can see while you pee. It's motion-activated, too, so it won't glare into your eyeballs while you're trying to sleep.

    a toilet bowl surrounded by a ring of multicoloured lights

    9. An essential oil roll-on that you can use to indulge in some aromatherapy when you're out and about. The base oil is a mix of jojoba and sweet almond that'll absorb right into your skin (and won't clog your pores, either).

    a trio of essential oil rollerballs

    10. Or a pack of aromatherapy patches that'll give your face covering a much-needed refresh. The scent blend (basil, peppermint, lavender, and tea tree) is especially effective at clearing out stuffy sinuses so you can breathe easy.

    someone holding one of the scented mask patches between their fingers

    11. A multicoloured keyboard cover that'll protect your buttons from spills and debris. It'll soften the dreaded click-clacking of keys, too — something your partner might thank you for.

    a colourful silicone keyboard cover curled over a laptop keyboard

    12. A set of snap-on linen labels that'll help organize your pile of bedsheets. You'll be able to easily track which set is which AND how to place them so you can fly through chore time in a *snap*.

    13. A chic phone lanyard if you're having trouble getting a grip — on your device, that is. It's long enough to wear around your neck and you can even clip it to your fave sunnies if that's more your vibe.

    14. A pair of heart-shaped cups that'll add a lil' ~amour~ to your morning java. They're made of double-walled glass so you can comfortably clasp one between your hands while you watch the changing fall foliage.

    a person clasping one of the glass mugs in their hands; the inside is shaped like a heart

    15. A pair of hydrogel eye masks that'll give your peepers the pick-me-up they probably need right now. They're soothing, softening, and work de-puffing magic within minutes so you can always put your best face forward.

    16. A sweet lil' wallet that'll basically replace your handbag. That's because this piggy has a few tricks up its sleeve, like plenty of room for all your plastic and a snap closure to keep rogue cards from slipping out.

    a person holding out a cute piglet-shaped wallet

    17. A tin of premade simple syrup that'll come in handy when you don't have the time (or energy) to make a batch yourself. It's made of organic cane sugar and can be infused with fruit, herbs, and other tasty ingredients if you feel like mixing things up.

    A tin of dillon's classic simple syrup

    18. A mini bottle of skin-rescuing mist for when your face is on the fritz. Go on and toss it in your bag or pocket — a few sprays will help relieve redness and irritation (and even quell raging breakouts, too).

    19. A pair of dryer cacti that'll fluff up your linens and help reduce drying time in the process. What that means for you is a lower hydro bill every month (and a few extra bucks in your pocket, too).

    a pair of cute cactus-shaped dryer balls on a bed of fresh towels

    20. A pair of pocket-sized silicone bags that'll contain all your teeny-weeny things. They have leakproof pinch-lock closures, which means they'll make perfect mini water bottles or juice bags when you're parched on the go.

    A person holding several colours of the silicone baggies in front of their face

    21. A zebra-print wrap belt that'll jazz up your fall wardrobe. It's ideal for breaking up the monotony of an all-black wardrobe (just me?) and will work with all your blazers, dresses, and pants.

    22. A mini calculator that'll help you solve all those tough equations. It's small enough to fit in even the most overstuffed pencil case (or even your pocket, if you're in a bind).

    23. A salt and pepper shaker set that'll blow your boring old set right outta the water. Reviewers like that these cute fruits are easy to fill and easy to pour, not to mention way more space-saving than other shakers.

    24. A hydrating hand sanitizer that won't leave your skin feeling dry, cracked, or sticky. It'll be a welcome replacement for the stinky and goopy formulas you usually use and will last you way longer, too (one small bottle will give you about 500 sprays).

    A person holding a trio of the flat-packaged hand sanitizers

    25. A mesh laundry bag for your delicates that'll protect your undies during the wash cycle. It'll stop them from getting yanked around by your other clothing and will make 'em easy to spot when it's time to hang dry.

    Someone holding the mesh wash bag with a pair of undies inside

    26. And lastly, a trio of mini containers that'll pop open in a literal pinch (and are just as easy to close, too). They're perfect for small odds and ends or as a treat case for your fave furry pal.

    A flatlay of the mini containers

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