5 Things You Can Buy for Less Than $25 That Will Change Your Life
Many items are marketed to “change your life.” But if you believe every infomercial, for three easy payments of $19.99, you'll end up with some gadget that you use once, then sell at a yard sale for $2.
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Not every item is the lifesaver it’s advertised as, but some can actually make things significantly easier, and they don’t have to break the bank. Here are some items consumer experts recommend picking up that make life simpler and don’t cost a ton.
Dreamfarm Sharple
Price: $9.99
Hank Reinhart is the president and founder of Sabavi Home, an online store that specializes in home goods. Reinhart thinks one of the better items on the site is the Sharple.
“It’s a peeler that sharpens itself automatically!”
You never have to worry about buying a sharpener when it gets dull, so it can be ready to use whenever you need it. It also comes in three different colors to seamlessly match your kitchen decor.
Tile Bluetooth Tracker
Price: $17.99 and up
“One must-have item under $25 is a Bluetooth tracker!” said Scott Lieberman, the founder of Touchdown Money.
He said these devices can be attached to items like keys, wallets, luggage and even your pets, so you never lose them again. Tile works with your phone to find items. So, all you have to do is affix the tracker to items (or your furry friends’ collars) you want to keep track of, then when you want to find them, you can use your phone to locate them.
Airtender Stainless Steel Precision Aerator Boxed Set
Price: $19.99
“This aerates wine instantly and by the glass to suit any taste,” Reinhart spoke of this tool any wine connoisseur should have. In addition to aerating your wine, this aerator can also be used to add foam to your cocktails and other drinks. Plus, it’s dishwasher-safe for easy cleaning.
One satisfied reviewer said, “Got this as a gift and was ‘unsure’ about it because we are not wine experts by any means. Since trying it on a white and a red, we now use it on just about everything like cocktails and coffee. My kiddo even uses it on her chocolate milk.”
Dreamfarm Lemon Fluicer
Price: $19.99
Do you find that the juicers you use can’t actually bring the juice? Reinhart recommends getting your hands on the Fluicer.
“It’s a dishwasher-safe juicer that juices from the inside out and outside in for ultimate juice extraction.”
Customers love the Fluicer, and say it’s especially beneficial if you have pain in your hands. One review read, “It’s amazing. I have arthritis in my hands and it gave me a hard time getting any juice out of anything. This was so much easier and gave me a ton of juice.”
Automatic Tape Dispenser
Price: $14.99
This might sound like a simple recommendation, but it truly does make a difference. If you don’t already have an automatic tape dispenser, Dr. Deborah Gilman, owner and chief licensed psychologist at Fox Chapel Psychological Services, said to get one ASAP.
“It streamlines the process of wrapping gifts, packaging things for mailing, crafting, or organizing tasks by automatically dispensing tape, saving time and effort.”
Gilman bought the Eagle brand one from Amazon and likes that it conceals the cutting blade, so kids can use it safely.
This article was provided by MoneyLion.com for informational purposes only and should not be construed as financial, legal or tax advice.
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