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💸 Affordable doesn’t mean low quality. Let me prove it.

• Fancy-pants face masks for only $3 a pop. Then, put on this gloss that’s eerily similar to the $40 Dior lip oil for under $8.
• I got a $600 Dyson Airwrap with credit card points. If I was paying for it myself, I’d get the $31 Revlon version everyone loves instead.
• This could be your new favorite soup pot. Lodge’s Dutch ovens are just as nice as the Le Creuset versions and so much less money.
• Workout headbands for guys and gals. This big pack of 10 costs less than one from Lululemon.

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• No one likes nose hair. This trimmer is $12.99 and an absolute necessity for anyone over 40. Click the coupon for 10% off.
• Cheap-o sweaters don’t age well. Try $50 cashmere you can toss in the washer.* Don’t tell Ian, but I’m getting him a cashmere hoodie for Christmas.
• Dirty white sneakers make you look like a mess. Instead of buying a new pair, try this magical $12 cleaning sponge.
• Crusty lips are a no-go. I like Aquaphor’s repair balm — no smell or shine.
• Your family is too polite to tell you the meat is overcooked. Get a thermometer already. My fave is only $10.

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🛠️ I love an easy fix. These are worth having around when you need ‘em.

• Your hair sheds. Get a pack of easy drain clog removers ($8 for a 9-piece set).
• If your old charging cables are starting to fray, slap on some cord protectors to keep ‘em going (4-pack for under $5).
• The car is a sticky mess. Put coasters (33% off a 4-pack, $6) in your cup holders for easy cleaning. So many colors!
• Your plant babies are looking sad. Try this leaf shine spray from Miracle-Gro (under $9).
• Fall boots looking dingy and water-spotted? Reviewers say this suede and leather brush is a miracle worker (35% off, $6.49).

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🥦 I watch what I eat, but that doesn’t mean boring and bland.

• Lemon Perfect is a nice change from plain water, and it’s low-sugar.
• Shelled hemp seeds are full of protein and good fats. I like ‘em on smoothies, oatmeal and salads.
• Have you tried the yummy Japanese barbecue sauce from Costco? That brand has a ton of other flavors!
• This granola is delish and not full of junk.
• Tahini (ground sesame seeds) is what makes hummus so yum-mus. Love it drizzled on vegetables.

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🥳 Life feeling a little too serious lately? I’ve got the fix (or five!) for that.

• A teeny-tiny version of the word game Bananagrams that’ll fit in your bag or pocket (5% off, $9.48).
• A $5 bowl that pops onto a Stanley water bottle to hold all your snacks. So funny — and up to 55% off.
• Wool dryer balls with the cutest faces. Thinking the little pandas might get me to fold the laundry (6-pack for $32).
• Fruit-shaped chenille hand towels to perk up your guest bathroom (up to 25% off; under $10).
• Wrap up like a burrito. Really, this blanket looks like a huge tortilla (under $20; makes a great gift).

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✈️ These affordable gadgets will make your next trip smoother. 

• Can’t sleep in hotels? Try a portable white noise machine to block thumps and bumps (33% off, $19.99). 
• A phone holder that attaches to anything, including your suitcase, plane seat or hotel bed ($13.97; click the coupon box for 8% off!).
• Fit more in your suitcase with space-saving bags you can roll the air out of, no vacuum required ($15.76).
• Before international travel, make sure you can plug in your stuff. Each option here lists what countries it works in (6% to 28% off).
• Protect your credit card and keep it close with an RFID-blocking wallet bag. It clips around your waist, and it’s slim enough to fit under your clothes (20% off, $15.95).
• A $12 luggage scale might save you from a huge overage fee if your bag is too heavy.
• Attach an extra bag to your suitcase with this strap so it can’t fall off (50% off, $6.99).

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