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small & inexpensive (or free!) things that upgraded my life
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items Sometimes, the small things make all the difference.
These websites, apps, and programs have upgraded my life in small ways that all add up majorly. They help me reduce waste, get to what I'm trying to do faster, and keep me intentional in my busy life.
These websites, apps, and programs have upgraded my life in small ways that all add up majorly. They help me reduce waste, get to what I'm trying to do faster, and keep me intentional in my busy life.
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I was 24 years old when I found out it's bad luck to leave your purse on the ground. I'm not exactly superstitious….. but better safe than sorry
Purse Hook
wireless chargers (of any style/shape/wattage) are IT. convenient and keeps my outlets for other things, win-win.
Anker MagGo Wireless Charger Stand
Trying to reduce my single-use objects is a life-long goal, and these paper towel replacements made it so easy in the kitchen.
Reusable Paper Towels
Transitioning to a safety razor has saved me sooo much $$$ and it's convenient. Any time the blade dulls, I just pop in a replacement blade without having to buy new razor bodies or heads. I bought a bulk set of razor blades in 2020 and it still hasn...
Kitsch Safety Razor
It says nut milk bag, but I use it for cold brew. I love making a cold brew concentrate at the beginning of the week to make at-home iced lattes in the morning, but it's a bonus if you want to start making your own nut milk!
Nut Milk Bag Unbleached
If this thing ever dies, I'm going to immediately repurchase. It's so handy to have other types of charging cables when I'm with friends who need some juice or to use it between devices.
Portable Charger with Built in Cables
You don't have to use this specific pack (in fact, I discourage it) – I love repurposing mason jars I find at the thrift or that previously housed tomato sauce or something at the grocery store. I've replaced almost all of my drinking glasses with th...
Wide Mouth Mason Jars
Putting this in the kitchen made my long days meal prepping so much easier. It makes a huge difference over time!
Anti-Fatigue Mat
A quality notebook that I can keep at my desk or put in my purse is a MUST. We retain knowledge better when we write it down, and it's nice to have something to do when waiting at the DMV other than be on my phone.
STALOGY 365Days Notebook - A5 - Grid
Never having to buy and throw out dryer sheets ever again is its own gift
White Eco Dryer Balls
I'm a tote bag girly; rummaging through a tote full of stuff and NO structure is an easy way to go from happy to frustrated in 5 seconds. This keeps my essentials conveniently together and easy to get in a hurry
Bread Puffer Pouch
Wearing a sleep mask improved my sleep (verified by my fitbit stats!) and helped me fall asleep faster. Even if I often wake up with it tied up somewhere in my hair
Sleep Mask & Scrunchie Set -
apps, websites, or programs
FREE E-BOOKS AND AUDIOBOOKS 🗣️ through your friendly local library. if you're not using this regularly, you're missing out.
Libby
This or any pomodoro timer has helped me tackle the mental block I have when I approach an “impossible” task.
Pomofocus
Free Museum Passes if you're a library card holder! This is specific to Los Angeles' library system, but other institutions may offer a similar program.
Discover & Go: Free Museum Passes
white/pink/brown/blue, etc. noise helps me focus on the present when I'm overstimulated. This website is amazing because it's more customizable than any other program I've found, with tons of amazing presets
The Ultimate White Noise Player