04-07-2025
16 Inexpensive Items That Improved People's Lives
Recently, u/MedfordQuestions asked r/AskReddit, "What's something you bought (under $300) that noticeably improved your quality of life and you actually use every day?" So we thought we'd share some of the top answers.
"I'm a 75-year-old retired lady with my car parked away from my condo front door. A wagon for groceries! OMG! Thankful for it every time I use it. Also, it came in handy taking my toddler great-niece for her first trick or treat!"
"Surprisingly, an electric toothbrush. I kinda thought they were a waste of money until I got one for Christmas about eight years ago. They actually do an incredibly good job."
"I started taking vitamin d3 5000iu daily (with magnesium and vitamin k2 for absorption) because I read it'll help my psoriasis. Didn't help my psoriasis, but my lower back pain was gone. Like poof, disappeared. This might not work for everybody, but it worked for me. All from some cheap vitamins."
"Noise-canceling headphones. They give me peace of mind whenever I need a break from everything."
"Tons of answers, but today I'm saying a curved shower rod. Cost maybe $15, but it pretty much added two full feet of space at shoulder-height and my shower doesn't feel claustrophobic anymore."
"A vacuum robot – especially if you have pets."
"A fitbit. Since I bought my first fitbit seven years ago, I move more overall, am much more active, and feel better. Proof? I'm currently on a 1673-day streak of >10K steps/day, my base heartrate is 53, and I'm 70 years old."
"Leatherman multi-tool. It has saved me in so many situations and is essential when I'm at work."
"For me it was my walking pad for under my desk when I work from home! I am obsessed with it. Before, I would sit all day and then feel rushed to immediately get outside and moving after work. Now I walk while I work and have so much more time to do stuff with friends and family after work because I'm multitasking. I'm also the leanest I've ever been!"
"Bidet is THE answer in the summer especially."
"Bought a weighted blanket and my sleep improved 100%."
"Blackout curtains for my room. Absolutely improves my sleep quality, especially during the times of the year when the sun rises earlier."
"My wife got me a cheap projector for Christmas. Didn't think we'd use it but we tried it (it had YouTube, Netflix, etc, on it) and we began watching shows in bed at night. It quickly became our favourite part of the day."
"Reading glasses. Don't fight it. If things don't look 100% clear, get a pair. It will change your life."
"Foam roller for my back. $45 and better than my chiropractor."
"My hot water bottle. I'm obsessed."
H/T to u/MedfordQuestions and r/AskReddit for having the discussion!
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