" Your future ego will thank you . "
We’re all trying to ball on a budget, especially in this economy. I especially try to save money where I can but sometimes when I hear of a ~life changing~ purchase, my ears perk up. That’s exactly what happened when I came across this Redditthreadthat shared purchases under $100 that people believe will actually change your life. Here is what some people said:
1.“Airtagin the luggage. Those airports won’t get me again.”
2.“If you’re down to your last $100 and totally bankrupt, investing in a gym membership can offer a couple of months of access to a locker and shower, helping you stay presentable as you look for employment.”
— atomic number 92 / Snugglebutt85
3.“A cab ride home when you’ve had too much to drink.”
4.“An air fryer, extra long telephone charger, eyemask for better sleep, and a bidet attachment for your toilet.”
— atomic number 92 / StillSimple6
5.“A sunrise alarm clock, trust me it’s worth it. Waking up to light instead of that annoying phone alarm just hits different, way better for my mood.”
— u/156156897781
6.“Electric toothbrush. Your future self will thank you.”
7.“A decent kitchen knife. It is an absolute game changer to cut through onions properly without it being mashed by a blunt blade.”
— u / Menthol_Chill
8.“Install a carbon monoxide detector in your bedroom. In the rare event (one in a million) that an appliance or heater malfunctions, it will alert you in time to escape before you suffocate in your sleep.”
— u / SexyBody987
9.“Good pillow and sheets. You’ll spend 1/3 of your life on them.”
10.“TheSquatty Potty(or a knockoff version) has completely changed my life.”
— atomic number 92 / CUte_baby965
11.“A heated throw. It can save you a lot of money in the winter and make you more comfortable. It can be life-changing because who can afford to heat their house all day long in the winter?”
— u / Airport1645
12.“Automatic tire pump: a lifesaver for someone like me with a bad back. BYO modem. Not only does it save on the rental fee, but in my experience, it’s a better connection than the first-party junk from Comcast. Rotary Shaver. It saved me the hassle/cost of going to the barber. Rechargeable AA/AAA batteries with a charger. The initial cost is higher than disposables, of course, but in the long run, I think it’s well worth it. Lastly, a TV antenna with a USB booster, if one lives in an area with decent coverage like a city it’s basically free entertainment after the initial purchase.”
— u / times_zero
13.“100% cotton bath sheets, aka, big ass towels and a diatomite bath ‘mat.’ The large towels dry you faster and make normal towels seem like washcloths. The diatomite bath mat is solid, like a cutting board, and absorbs moisture instantaneously.”
14.“As bad as it sounds, Instacart premium has saved me so much time and allowed me to work overtime at the office simply because I didn’t have to go grocery shopping after work.”
— uranium / chickenbrofredo
15.“For me, an electric knife sharpener. I will never be that guy with insanely sharp Damascus steel knives that can shave a tomato the thickness of a hair, BUT I can sharpen things to a point I am not crushing, reduce fatigue on my wrists, and make my life easier. It has made a huge difference for me and as a side bonus my MIL is afraid of my knives now and stays away from my cooking. I would like to learn how to sharpen knives one day, but it has made cooking joyful again.”
— atomic number 92 / differentiatedpans
16.“A robe, seriously. I got anAlexander del Rosa robe. It’s super thick and comfortable as hell. I wear it during the winter, and I don’t even need my heater on. It was about $70.”
