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Amazon-made cheaper versions of all these popular products

You can buy anything on Amazon, from kitchen supplies and electronics to clothes and even tiny homes. Just make sure you never buy these items from Amazon. One way to spend less online shopping is to buy Amazon versions of popular products.

For example, let’s say you want to find the best deals on electronics right now. Luckily, Amazon is one of the best online shopping sites for affordable electronics. It’s full of affordable alternatives to expensive products, from earbuds and makeup to clothes and electronics.

In this money-saving shopping guide, we’ll share some more affordable alternatives to expensive products from Amazon. Whether you’re shopping for cables, electronic logs, bread-making machines, trash cans or more, we found the best inexpensive alternatives to popular devices.

We’ll show you some Amazon versions of popular products you didn’t know about

Amazon knows exactly what most customers want — and it pours a ton of cash into market research. Once it finds out what shoppers like you are looking for, it creates Amazon versions.

The e-commerce giant has in-house brands for almost everything you need. We’re not just talking about popular electronics you can buy online. You can also purchase Amazon-brand toilet paper and shampoo!

This is a good tip for savvy spenders to know. We’ll help you compare popular devices to their Amazon alternatives. Some of these alternatives are likely cheaper, although we can’t say for sure since Amazon prices fluctuate so much.

Either way, they’re worth checking out.

1. Make your bread with these devices

Amateur chefs and experts can make their bread with the Cuisinart Bread Maker. With this compact and automatic kitchen device, you can make up to a two-pound loaf.

This stainless steel device has 12 preprogrammed menu options. You can choose between three crust shades, from light and medium to dark. Its compact design helps it fit neatly into your kitchen — and the lid has a viewing window so you can check the process as your bread slowly bakes to perfection.

All in all, it’s a bread lover’s dream.

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14 products to help finally get your home office organized

Ready to clean up your home office? So are thousands of others working from home, suffering through cluttered desks and overflowing trash cans.

The wisest solution is to buy a few items that can magically clear away everything from errant cords to all those piles of paperwork, notepads, paper clips and pens.

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Well isn’t that smart

Sweet pants hangers ($17) that don’t take up nearly as much space.
The best hand cream! O’Keefe’s is cheap, unscented and doesn’t leave your hands greasy. They make a lip repair balm, too!
Don’t let a lunch mishap ruin your favorite shirt. Grab a Tide pen stain remover ($7.88). I used one to get mascara off a white T-shirt the other day!
Not much space? These shelves (two for $20) that go over your power socket are genius.
No more jumbled mess of cords for me. I stuck my blow dryer and curling iron in basket that hangs from the cabinet (19% off).

⭐ Your new BFF in the kitchen: A metal scraper you can use to move veggies from the cutting board to the pan, scrape gunk off the counter, cut dough, whatever.

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Charging cords that won't break

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Are your cords always in a bunch? Here’s a list of the best ones — tried and tested.

Makin’ a comeback: AirPods are out, tangled cords are in. Celebs like Emma Watson and Harry Styles are bringing back wired headphones, and Gen Z is riding the nostalgia wave straight to 2007. No charging. No losing one earbud at brunch. If your headphones aren’t in an impossible knot, are you even cool?

🔌 Tame your cords: Got a mess of loose cables around your desk? Velcro cable ties are a quick fix to clean things up. Plus, they make those dangling cords way less tempting for nosy pets with a chewing habit. Bonus: They’re super cheap. Here’s a pack of 60 for $7. Sweet!

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No fuss, no muss

🪄 Sometimes, the best solution is the simplest one.

Scrubbing the shower is such a pain. Spray on this cleaner once a week, let it sit overnight, then wash away soap scum, grime and oil (20% off, $19.19).
After a long day, put on Dr. Scholl’s warming foot booties. They’re like giving your tootsies an Epsom salt bath without filling the tub (3 pairs for 5% off, $12.35).
Gals and guys, no one wants stringy, dry hair. This hair mask is affordable and so easy to use (22% off, $7.40).
Wiring across the floor can be a tripping hazard. This floor cord-management kit is 24% off and hides everything nicely.
Forget bed sheets folded and sets all mixed up. I love these sheet organizers (18% off) and have them stacked in the laundry room and bedroom closets.

I just bought more: The Pink Stuff is a miracle cleaning paste you can use on just about anything. Grab some while it’s on sale.

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How to wrangle all your cords and cables

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Can’t tell what cord you have? The best way to tidy up in this 60-second podcast.