Life Changing Under $50|Pad Patter 1.21

The first thing that came to mind is my onion chopper. I HATE chopping onions, but I really like them chopped small and this thing is amazing. They are all perfectly uniform and small and it's kind of fun smacking the lid down to chop each slice. When I buy an onion, I usually only use part of it, but I chop the whole thing and throw the rest in the freezer so the next couple of times I have onions ready to go and already chopped too. Double bonus! Also works great for lots of other veggies too.

 

@gonewiththewind I have all my floss in those same packets. Each color in its own bag on rings. It was so easy to just pull the color needed when doing a project. I kept all floss for a project on separate rings as well. I started using them in the 80's. Still have them even though I don't cross stitch anymore since the eyes can't handle it.

I'll have to think about if I have something.

 

I have a butter bell, unfortunately I can only use it in the winter ... in the summer my kitchen (even with s/c) gets too hot and the butter fall out of the bell and into the water. Ick!

That mix and chop tool looks neat, Cheryl. I just use the edge of my pancake turner spatula to break my ground beef up, but the M&C might do it quicker.

 

I can't think of something under $50 that has been a real game changer for me, but i can say hands down that the best thing I ever bought was my Dyson rechargeable battery vacuum cleaner.

 

I love my mix and chop tool! I don't use it for ground beef -- I prefer my flat wood spatula -- I use it for shredding chicken.

I can't think of what my most useful gadget is. I fell like I must have one, but I can't think of any.

I'm going to share my bento boxes; no more lunch baggies! No more guessing how much to put in the kids' lunches, I just fill the compartment. I was surprised at how much easier packing lunches is, even with having extra dishes to wash. It is big enough for a sandwich and we've found that I can put lettuce on the sandwich, peeled tangerine segments in one of the small compartments and the pretzels in the other one don't get soggy.



($13 for 6 or $18 for 16, so I have 16 boxes for two kids who go to school two days a week. LOL)

 

I thought of 2 things. A game changer for me was getting the Pillow Pad. I ended up with wrist issues from holding my tablet at the right angle when watching TV. Had to wear a wrist wrap for a couple of months. With the pillow pad, I no longer have the wrist issues! Pillow Pad Multi Angle Cushioned Tablet and iPad Stand, Space Gray, As Seen on TV - Walmart.com - Walmart.com

The other one is more for Peyton but it helps me as well. She would move her food bowl all over the kitchen when eating. So I got a raised pet bowl stand for her. Food bowl stays where it is supposed to and it is a good height for her to eat. Kitchen & Dining : X-ZONE PET Raised Pet Bowls for Cats and Dogs, Adjustable Bamboo Elevated Dog Cat Food and Water Bowls Stand Feeder with 2 Stainless Steel Bowls and Anti Slip Feet (Height 5.1") : Amazon.com

 

I have all my floss in a lidded Longaberger basket. A really old Sewing Basket sold in the 80's. I also have some other items that I could put my floss in when working on a project, mostly used if it was a kit with floss. I have the start of cataracts which is what hampers my cross-stitching. I am not to the point of needing the surgery yet. Just picked up my new glasses today but from other people's experience I hope that if/when that day comes that I have the surgery, I can cross stitch again. Right now even with glasses things are just a little blurry for me to do cross stitching.

 

My extra long heating pad at work. I would not get through the day without it.

 

I have recently discovered Beeswax wraps and find they are keeping my cheese fresh for longer.

 

Arch support flip flops (thongs /jandals) - wouldnt go back to 'flat, normal'thongs ever again - on sale they're about $AUD30 & totally worth it (esp. if you have plantar fascia /heel pain issues) https://www.vionicshoes.com.au/women/flip-flops.html

 

At first I didn’t think I had any life changing finds under $50 then I realised my entire last online order from a local craft and homewares store was full of them.

Now admittedly I haven’t used any of these things yet but have bought them for when I move out.

Firstly I was never wearing my jewellery because while it was in jewellery boxes I could never find what I wanted or it was a general mess. I went in search of primarily an earring display but as the ones I liked were well out of my budget I improvised with a earring display rack used for selling handmade jewellery....I think I got it on sale for like $13-14 https://www.spotlightstores.com/nz/...lery-findings/velvet-earring-stand/BP80439728

I also picked up the necklace one as well for I think $16 or $17 on sale https://www.spotlightstores.com/nz/...dings/two-tier-display-tray-velvet/BP80439727

And since I was already paying for expensive shipping I threw in this refillable oil sprayer, it’s been on my radar for awhile now...I absolutely hate using the aerosol cans of oil for a number of reasons (health, waste, can’t use the aerosol can very easily) so I picked up this on sale. I had actually seen an Instagram Food blogger/influencer share it ages ago but didn’t feel it was worth nearly $20...I got it on sale for $10 or $11 https://www.spotlightstores.com/nz/.../decor-cook-refillable-oil-sprayer/BP80359212