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37 Gems You Can Get on a Budget on Amazon

There’s nothing wrong with keeping an eye on your expenses. If you didn’t, those summer vacations would be nothing but dreams, right? Let me guess: You’re determined to save and stay on budget in order to enjoy the payoff. You feel it’s up to you to keep spending in check. If that applies to you, congratulations. You will have more money when you retire – probably early.

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I Chews You, Chewsy!

I’ll admit, I used to avoid vitamin gummies because the ones I had tried before were either unsavory or had artificial sweeteners. But now, I can’t wait to take my daily dose of these fruit chews because they’re delicious, are low in sugar, and they don’t stick to my teeth! Their formula contains 6 super-nutrients that keep our immune systems strong. Plus, they’re individually wrapped so I don’t have to take the whole bottle when I travel.

The list below is for people like yourself. It’s for those who keep an eye on their budget and call a family meeting the minute a dollar is spent without approval. Check out these 37 gems you can get without totally blowing your budget!

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Cover Open Soda Cans with This Lid

Cover Open Soda Cans with This Lid
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The sound of the popping top of a soda can is gratifying but in the cup holder, an open soda can leads to disastrous spills. Put an end to them with these can lids and never wonder why your center console is sticky again.

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Serve Steak Just Right with This Thermometer

Serve Steak Just Right with This Thermometer
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Whether it’s dinner for you and the kids, a weekend cookout, or even the big Thanksgiving feast, this thermometer will make sure you never serve undercooked meals to anybody.

No Noodle Left Behind

No Noodle Left Behind
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Have you ever tried straining pasta onto a separate colander and lost some pasta in the sink because of it? Give this strainer to that pasta lover in your life and save them from that mess. You’ll probably get a hearty bowl of macaroni and meatballs as a result.

Make the Perfect Egg with This Cup

Make the Perfect Egg with This Cup
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If the idea of poaching eggs makes you sweat, this egg coddler may be the solution. This set of four cups makes it easy to prepare poached eggs in minutes. Simply crack the egg into the cup and float the cup in boiling water. It’s a great breakfast tool for a great price.

Empty Out Every Jam Jar with This Spatula

Empty Out Every Jam Jar with This Spatula
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It always feels wasteful when you get to the bottom of a peanut butter or jelly jar and can’t get those last bits. Put an end to that feeling by grabbing this inexpensive long spatula designed specifically to get to the bottom of the jar. Because wasting strawberry jam is not an option.

Make Your Own Crushed Ice with These Trays

Make Your Own Crushed Ice with These Trays
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You like crushed ice but you don’t want to have to go to a place to get it, right? Solution: Get these ice trays and pop them in your freezer. By the next day, you’ll have crushed for the most incredible iced tea of your life.

A Black and Tan Without the Bar

A Black and Tan Without the Bar
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Wish you could make a Black & Tan beer without paying for it at a bar or brewery? This layering tool has you covered. It costs less than one drink at a bar and you don’t have to fight your way through other people asking for drinks. I suggest you add this How-to Make Layered Beer Cocktails guide to cart too, so you can play bartender and try different pairings!

The Water Bottle With The Mist You Can’t Resist!

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When I saw this photo, I immediately thought of those amusement parks that have mist zones on hot summer days. This Lunatec Hydration Spray Water Bottle has a personal mister built in, so I won’t have to fight my way through those crowds anymore! Plus, it’s designed with a variable flow trigger, so I can also use it to spray dirt off of my legs or pour a gentle stream of water down my parched throat with just the click of a button. You better grab one while you can ’cause they’re already running low on stock!

Dairy, Gluten, And Stress-Free Flour

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I get excited and nervous when I see products that are both gluten and dairy-free because 1) I am gluten and lactose intolerant and 2) alternatives for these health conditions are usually pricey. That’s why when I saw this all purpose gluten-free flour blend for under $10 my eyes lit up! It’s also Non-GMO and nut/soy/egg-free. Thank you, ProDough Shop, for thinking of people who have sensitive tummies and excellent taste.

Save Money with These Straws

Save Money with These Straws
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You may like drinking from straws but the disposable ones are both expensive and terrible for the environment. Stop throwing away your hard-earned money and grab these reusable straws instead. This pack of ten straws comes with a travel case and cleaning brush.

Tough Stains Need a Tough Toilet Brush

Tough Stains Need a Tough Toilet Brush
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This brush is not just for toilets. Use this pumice stone brush for the grimiest and stickiest messes you can think of in your house. You’ll use it in the bathroom, the kitchen, the garage, the patio, and more. You should probably get more than one.

Say Goodbye to Bumpy Skin with This Brush

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Razor bumps and ingrown hairs irritate more than just your skin. The itchiness on your face or other areas doesn’t let up. By the end of the day, you’re in such a bad mood all you want to do is go home and dunk your face in ice water. This little brush can ease that pain if you make it part of your routine.

No Nail Is Too Thick for These Clippers

No Nail Is Too Thick for These Clippers
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We put our hands and feet through a lot. Strong hands and feet often come with strong, thick nails your average clipper can’t handle. This heavy-duty clipper set stands up to the thickest nails out there with ease.

One Candle for Good Energy and Good Smells

One Candle for Good Energy and Good Smells
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Is your candle doing everything it should be doing? Grab this pure sage candle and light it up in your living room. Not only will it provide a soothing scent to relax you in your home but it will remove unwanted negative energy so you can be at total ease.

Organize Paperwork with These File Folders

Organize Paperwork with These File Folders
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Organizing your paperwork is a necessary chore most of us don’t like having to do. Pick up this file folder notepad and start organizing today. If you’re dealing with financial paperwork, it may even lead to a refund at tax time.

Get Rid of Dandruff with This Brush

Get Rid of Dandruff with This Brush
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Dandruff is embarrassing, but you don’t have to face the flakes thanks to this shower brush and scalp massager. It’s a small brush for a small price that equals large results.

These Floor Mop Pads

These Floor Mop Pads
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Stop messing around with your old mop. Those things are dirty and just drag the dirt from one place to another. And disposable wet pads just create more waste. Get rid of them and start using reusable mop pads to keep your floors shiny and clean.

Go Hands-Free with This Car Cell Phone Holder

Go Hands-Free with This Car Cell Phone Holder
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Stop fumbling around your car at red lights trying to pull up the right song on your playlist. It’s dangerous and unnecessary. All you need is this cell phone holder and your screen will be in view and at reach for you to go hands-free but still have access to the phone when it’s safe to do so.

This Detangling Brush is Worthy of Rapunzel

This Detangling Brush is Worthy of Rapunzel
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Eliminate pesky tangles with this detangling brush during your morning routine. Pull the convertible top down and let your hair flow in the wind. This magical brush glides through your hair so easily that you’ll wonder how you ever lived without it. And check out that price!

Free Up Space with This Organizer

Free Up Space with This Organizer
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If your purses seem to go missing when you put them in the closet, get this handy purse organizer. It will save you money and time, and you’ll always know which purse goes with your outfit.

Stop Losing Your Phone with This Stylish Neck Strap

Stop Losing Your Phone with This Stylish Neck Strap
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My mother always told me I would lose my head if it wasn’t attached to my neck. That’s how I know this neck strap is for me! Put your phone, money, and cards into this convenient holster and put it on the one spot where you’ll never lose it.

Get the Popcorn Without the Expensive Tickets

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Freshly popped popcorn is basically the perfect snack, but don’t you wish that you didn’t have to pay those high movie ticket prices to enjoy it? Well, thanks to this nifty little popcorn maker, you can get the whole movie theater experience without even leaving home!

Prevent Messy Cleanups with These Covers

Prevent Messy Cleanups with These Covers
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These microwave oven splatter covers will save you from having to clean up greasy splatter inside your oven. You will also have hotter meals in less time. Get this pack of five covers for the cost of a single one elsewhere.

Protect Your Hands with These Oven Mitts

Protect Your Hands with These Oven Mitts
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Oven mitts don’t have to cost a lot of money to be effective. Grab this pair of silicone oven mitts and prevent hand burns each time you open the oven. You’ll be glad you did.

Hang Your Pots and Pans with This Rail

Hang Your Pots and Pans with This Rail
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Pots and pans look better hanging when not in use. This 15-hook rail is a great addition to your kitchen with a combination of functionality and looks. Yes, your pans, pots, and key utensils will be within reach, but it will also improve the look of your kitchen wall.

These Six Bottles Are a Great Value

These Six Bottles Are a Great Value
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Keep your drink of choice prepared and ready to drink with these reusable glass bottles. These bottles are perfect for milk, juices, shakes, or smoothies. Ditch the plastic bottles and go with glass for your daily drinks.

Frost Everything with These Bags

Frost Everything with These Bags
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Who says you can’t get creative in the kitchen unless you spend a ton of money? These 200 bags are a great value to keep you creating frosting designs on cakes, cupcakes, pies, and anything else that could use a touch of sweetness.

Let Your Kids Help with These Knives

Let Your Kids Help with These Knives
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Your kids want to help you in the kitchen but you’re afraid they will hurt themselves with the knives. Now you can get them this nylon knife set so they can get started. They will learn how to prep for meals and you’ll feel safe knowing they won’t hurt their little fingers.

Keep Your Spoon Handy with This Rest

Keep Your Spoon Handy with This Rest
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Whether it’s for stirring or tasting, you like to keep a wooden spoon on your stove but you don’t like the mess it makes resting on the counter. This spoon rest is the accessory you’ve been looking for to keep your counter clean and looking its best, even while you’re cooking.

Chop Salads Quickly with This Chopper

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Great kitchens are about having the right tool for every job. The right tools make jobs efficient and clean. This salad chopper does just that. Prep all your veggies for the bowl quickly and without making a big mess.

It’s Wine Time with This Corkscrew

It's Wine Time with This Corkscrew
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Every kitchen should have a corkscrew. You never know when someone will bring wine to your gathering and you don’t want to be unprepared. This elegant corkscrew includes a foil cutter and wine key just like bartenders use.

Protect Your Fingers with These Tongs

Protect Your Fingers with These Tongs
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Every kitchen needs tongs but you don’t want to spend a lot to replace your old ones. Not to worry, this set of three tongs is inexpensive and durable. Pick up a set and stop flipping chicken pieces with your fingers.

Cut the Cheese with This Slicer

Cut the Cheese with This Slicer
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This cheese slicer makes it easy for you to prepare some sandwiches or cheese slices to pair with cured meats. Pick it up now and add it to your kitchen utensils.

Make Easy Fried Chicken with This Kit

Make Easy Fried Chicken with This Kit
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This batter shaker is the accessory for anybody looking to make fried chicken an easier process. Simply prepare your batter and put it inside the breader bowl. Then, drop in the chicken, shake it up, and you’re ready to cook!

Keep Your Spices Nearby with These Boxes

Keep Your Spices Nearby with These Boxes
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This set of two bamboo boxes is an inexpensive and invaluable addition to your kitchen. Fill one up with salt so you can sprinkle it on your food as you prep. Fill the other with a spice of choice or perhaps tea. The bamboo finish will add to your kitchen counter without spending a lot of money.

Fill Fluids Safely with These Funnels

Fill Fluids Safely with These Funnels
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You want to take care of your car and top up fluids periodically. The last time you tried, oil and coolant got everywhere on your engine and you were burning it off for days. Grab these funnels and keep your car’s engine clean and fluids full.

Always Have Microfiber Cloths

Always Have Microfiber Cloths
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So many touch screens, so many smudges. Grab this 6-pack of microfiber cloths and keep one everywhere. This way, you’ll always have a cloth ready to clean and shine your phone screen.

Relieve Foot Pain with These Socks

Relieve Foot Pain with These Socks
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Add arch support to your feet and relieve pain without the huge medical bills. These socks use compression to apply pressure to the center of your feet, stimulating blood flow to ease pain. They also support your ankle to help prevent painful sprains.

Relieve Your Dog’s Paw With This Balm

Relieve Your Dog's Paw With This Balm
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Vets are expensive and it’s better to treat non-emergencies at home. If your dog is showing some pain in their step, try this balm to heal and moisturize their paws. Help them feel better without the vet bill.