I’m wondering: What’s one thing you own that cost less than $20, that has gotten you the most bang for your buck?
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I’m wondering: What’s one thing you own that cost less than $20, that has gotten you the most bang for your buck?
Have you got something you’ve been wondering about that I could feature in a future I’m Wondering post? Submit your question here!
A tripod stand up drying rack that I got from amazon for free with swagbucks amazon cards. Hang clothes to dry right on the hanger and saves using the dryer in winter. Have also used it to hang clothes for sale at the local flea market.
A 10 kg bag of flour and 454 g package of instant yeast! Together they total $16 and we can make pizza crust, bread, pasta noodles, etc.
My old, trusty MEC Pika Plus backpack! I bought it 2008 or 2009 when MEC was discontinuing some of the colours, and found it hanging on a clearance rack for $15.
This backpack has carried lunches to work, picnic supplies, gym gear, extra layers of clothes, camera and camera equipment, my bike lock when I’m riding my bike, beach supplies, pet supplies and purchases from the grocery store. Since it’s small, rolls up and is so lightweight, I’ve taken it while traveling and so far it’s been to about 50 countries and endured some rough handling by airport and train security. Still it looks new. I’m still using it on a near daily basis! It’s a shame MEC redesigned the Pika Plus to a more urban, hipster-ish pack – the current model is nowhere near as travel friendly, bike friendly and rugged than the older model.
Rubber spatulas. I have a bunch of them in different sizes. Great for getting the last of everything!
my $3.oo Betty Crocker can opener from the dollar store. I NEVER have to struggle with this can opener.
I’d have to say it’s my Pampered Chef citrus squeezer. No more squeezing lemons and limes by hand1
I have this plastic tray from IKEA that I think I paid about $5 for years ago. The size of a cookie sheet. I use it more than anything in my kitchen. To dry washed fruit, to slide the nachos on once cooked, to move cookies to once they have cooled on the cooling rack.
I have often wished for IKEA to have a contest to bring back a “most useful item” that is no longer available. My wonderful white tray would be my entry.
My micro-planer – I shred cheese, zest lemons, grate chocolate and even use it to mince garlic!
Knife sharpener from IKEA for $9.99. There is really no need to buy expensive knives if you keep them sharpen regularly. I use it with my Chef’s knife from IKEA that was $19.99. (The price has dropped to $17.99 since) Use daily for more than 7-8 years.
I’d also recommend Rubbermaid Produce Savers. They cost $5-15 in various sizes. Have them for over 10 years. They help keep produce fresh by elevating it from the bottom and with a air vent on top. – it reduces mold formation by limiting moisture contact. For me, they help saves time. I wash everything at once and have fresh fruits and vegetables handy for the week.
Rubbermaid is still the leading in plastic manufacturing. I own a Rubbermaid flip top “Chug” bottle for 5-7 years. It never leaks, doesn’t crack. The design is so underrated that I feel angry that people don’t get it! It has only 4 parts – body, top, cap and rubber ring. There is a narrowed indentation that prevents your bottle from rolling away when you drop it. It also means it fits well in both women’s smaller hands and men’s larger hands. The flip top allows you to get to your water instantly. Cost about $5-10. The design is so good, but inconspicuously that probably only ID students can appreciate.
A jar of coconut oil, perhaps? There’s so much you can do with it from cooking to removing eye makeup to shaving and it smells delicious!