15 handy helpers for under $10

I looked through my Amazon purchase history the other day, and it’s full of cool things under $10 that truly make my life better. Here are 15 li’l helpers I think you’ll like, too:

  • Bye, drips: Car coasters ($3.99, 32% off two) keep your cupholders free of condensation and gross, sticky stuff. 
  • Scrapin’ by: Burnt rice at the bottom of the pan is no match for this scraper ($8.99, 25% off a set of four).  
  • Defuzz your stuff: If your couch cushions, sweaters and jammies are pilling, this little fabric shaver ($8.50, 35% off) will clean ‘em right up.
  • When ya gotta go: A much nicer bathroom scent ($5.99) than the default. 
  • Pink paste: It’s no wonder this pink tub of cleaning goop ($5.29) is a bestseller — it works on practically any mess and lasts forever. 
  • Open sesame oil: A 5-in-1 opener ($9.99, 17% off) for jars that won’t budge. 
  • Face it: Keep this facial roller ($5.99, 53% off) in the freezer, and come morning, it’ll depuff your face and wake you up. 
  • Buzz drill: Add these brushes ($6.26, 10% off) to your drill to create a next-level cleaning machine for your grout or tub. 
  • MTWTF: A weekly pillcase ($6.98) big enough to fit your fish oil capsules. 
  • Hair to bare: Nothing beats these little razors ($7.19, 20% off) for getting the fuzzies off your face.
  • Lay, spoon-y, lay: Keep your counters spick and span with this multispoon rest ($8.99). 
  • Steam heat: Easy-peasy way to clean the microwave. ($7.58, 14% off). I like the blonde one!
  • Rolling right along: This small silicone tube is the best way to peel a garlic clove. No more smelly fingers!
  • We can do it: This little tool ($7.19, 28% off) is the easiest way to put on your own bracelet. 
  • And none since: I wish I’d bought oven rack guards ($7.98, 20% off) sooner — I’ve got the burns on my wrist to prove it, ugh.

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