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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Thermonator: The flame-throwing dog

How is this legal in 48 out of 50 states? You can purchase one of these robo-dogs for just under $10,000. It’s a pass for me.

💳 Turning dollars into sense: Consolidate leftover gift cards with just a little bit of cash remaining on them using Amazon. Go to Account > Gift Cards > Purchase a Gift Card in the total of your remaining balance and send that electronic gift card to yourself. Now you can spend it. Easy‑peasy.

Amazon sells used products as new

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Wonder if your purchase is a return? Take a closer look at the label — three little letters might reveal the truth.

34.6% and 34.4% 

U.S. shoppers who purchase at least one thing a month on Shein and Temu, respectively. The Chinese retailers have more American repeat shoppers than eBay and Etsy. Stay away, folks. The stuff is cheap, and you never know how much data they’re collecting.

Spruce up your kitchen with these 13 great products

Is your kitchen full of old, broken appliances, cracked cups and stained plates? Yep, it’s definitely time for a kitchen product makeover.

All it takes is a few matching sets, some space-saving items and this list of 13 outstanding products that promise to spruce up your kitchen.

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Have you bought chicken in the past decade? You could get paid

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Runner says the Apple Watch saved his life after violent fall

The Apple Watch is among the bestselling smartwatches in the world, and for good reason. Sure it carries the cachet that comes along with all Apple products, but beyond that, it’s a pretty darn good gadget.

Apple Watch is like a surrogate phone you wear on your wrist, as it can perform many smartphone functions for iPhone users. It can also communicate with other watches, take screenshots and remotely control your camera. Tap or click here for 10 neat features on your Apple Watch.

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ASUS Chromebook Flip

If you like Chromebooks, how about an evolved version? It’s an upgraded version of a beloved computer — and you can bet it has the chops to match.

With a bright screen and a flexible design, the ASUS Chromebook Flip is nifty, portable and powerful. It lasts for 12 hours on a charge and has 16GB of memory. It also has a hefty storage space — 512GB. Check out more of its specs below.

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Amazon vs. Best Buy vs. Target vs. Walmart: Which has the best shipping?

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Whoa! Samsung washing machines are blowing up!