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Affordable Wellness Finds for Busy Women
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items Self-care shouldn’t cost a fortune! This list is cram-packed with affordable wellness must-haves to help you stay healthy, happy, and stress-free — without hefty price tags. And if you want more savvy wellness tips, check out my blog: Affordable Well...
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Best Water Bottles for Hydration
Portion Control and Tracking Made Easy
Diets Suck, These Weight Loss Cookbooks Don’t
Best Bento Boxes for Easy Meal Prep
Best Personal Blenders for Frugal Wellness
Best Home Exercise Equipment
Best Water Bottles for Hydration
Stay hydrated without overspending! These wallet-friendly water bottles keep your drinks cold, your body refreshed, and your wallet happy.
Sip in style without the splurge! The Stanley Quencher ProTour Flip Straw Tumbler (30 oz) keeps your drinks icy cold, fits in your car cupholder, and comes with a leakproof lid and built-in straw for easy sipping on the go. It's made from insulated s...
STANLEY Quencher ProTour Tumbler with Straw
Stay motivated and hydrated for less! The Oldley 25 oz Leakproof Motivational Sports Water Bottle is fantastic for busy days, workouts, and on-the-go sipping. It's got a built-in straw lid, time-marked reminders (which I adore). And this quencher has...
Oldley 25 oz Leakproof Motivational Sports Water Bottle with Straw Lid - Walmart.com
Hydration with a twist — literally! I love Cirkul bottles, mostly because I love a little flavor boost with my water. This Cirkul 32oz Stainless Steel Water Bottle Starter Kit is perfect for anyone who wants to drink more water without the boredom of...
Cirkul 32oz Hot Pink Stainless Steel Kit
Sip smarter, not harder! This cute Owala 24oz FreeSip Stainless Steel Water Bottle is a total game-changer for hydration on the go. It's got a dual-sip design (sip upright with the built-in straw or tilt back to chug). And I love that it’s both versa...
Owala 24oz FreeSip Stainless Steel Water Bottle - Tangy Tango
Ditch the plastic, sip like a pro. The Waterdrop Edition Glass Bottle is made from tough-as-nails borosilicate glass, so it won’t crack under pressure (just like you). No funky plastic taste, no weird chemicals — just pure, crisp water in a sleek, ec...
Edition Glass
Wellness meets elegance — without the luxury price tag! The CopperWater Handmade Pure Copper Ayurvedic Water Bottle isn’t just a stylish way to hydrate — it’s packed with natural wellness benefits. This beautifully polished bottle infuses ancient Ayu...
Handmade Polished Pure Copper Ayurvedic Water Bottle
Hydrated in style! The Personalized Birth Flower Tumbler from CraftverseArt on Etsy is a gorgeous, engraved water bottle that’s as unique and beautiful as you are. This custom name tumbler is perfect for everyday sipping and it also makes a thoughtfu...
Personalized Birth Flower Tumbler,Engraved Water Bottle,Custom Name Bottle,Bridesmaid Proposal Gift,Travel Water Bottle,Wedding Gift for her
A splurge-worthy bottle that pays for itself! The YETI Rambler 36 oz Water Bottle is built tough, keeps drinks ice-cold for hours, and comes with a chug cap for easy, no-fuss sipping. Yes, it’s pricier than your average bottle, but if you’re tired of...
Rambler® 36 oz Water Bottle
One bottle, three ways to sip! I love the affordability of this water bottle. The ZULU Base 40oz Stainless Steel Water Bottle comes with three interchangeable lids — straw, chug, and twist — so you can hydrate however you like. It has double-walled i...
ZULU Core
Now, for another copper water bottle, but what can I say? I love copper! And this offers timeless wellness, the frugal way! The INDTRESOR Pure Copper Water Bottle (35 oz) isn’t just a stylish sip. Like the last copper water bottle, it’s packed with A...
INDTRESOR Pure Copper Water Bottle 35 oz
Hydration that goes where you go? Absolutely! And this GOSWAG Insulated Sports Water Bottle (24 oz) keeps drinks icy cold for 24 hours or steaming hot for 12, so you’re covered whether it’s gym time or coffee time. It comes with two lids (straw or no...
GOSWAG 24oz Insulated Sports Water Bottle
Portion Control and Tracking Made Easy
Enjoy your favorites without overdoing it! These affordable wellness tools keep portions and measurements (and costs) in check.
Guesswork at mealtime? Not anymore. These portion control serving spoons make it simple to serve the right amount every time. Perfect for meal prep, buffet spreads, or just smarter eating, this set of 8 ladles (solid and slotted) keeps things easy an...
Portion Control Serving Spoons - Set of 8
I love these portion control plates! They have built-in sections to keep your meals balanced — no guesswork, no overspending on fancy diet plans. They're also perfect for mindful eating on a budget! 👉 As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying ...
Bariatric Plates for Portion Control
Portion control? Meal prep? Baking like a pro? This affordable wellness must-have does it all! The Etekcity Digital Kitchen Scale gives you precise measurements in grams and ounces, making healthy eating (and frugal cooking) easier than ever. Plus, i...
Etekcity Digital Kitchen Scale, 304 SS
This 4-piece portion control plate and bowl set makes it easy to eat balanced meals without overeating — or overspending. Perfect for weight loss, diabetes management, or just keeping portions in check, these divided plates help you stay on track eff...
Viynran 4 Pcs Portion Control Plates & Bowls
Plastic measuring cups and spoons? They fade, crack, and warp. Then you're left guessing how much each little cup or spoon actually holds. This 16-piece stainless steel set from Wildone is built to last, with engraved measurements that won’t wear off...
Wildone 16-Piece Stainless Steel Measuring Set
If you don’t own Pyrex yet, this is your sign to grab a set! These tempered glass measuring cups can handle the microwave, oven, freezer, and dishwasher like a champ — no warping, no staining, just pure durability. I’ve had mine for over 20 years, an...
Pyrex 3 Piece Glass Measuring Cup Set
Keeping track of your progress doesn’t have to cost a fortune! This affordable wellness essential includes a soft, flexible pink tape for easy body measurements and a retractable black tape for quick, one-handed use. Perfect for tracking fitness goal...
iBayam 2 Pack 60-Inch Tape Measure - Pink & Black
Want another, modern alternative to yesterday's standard measuring tape? Here ya go! Skip the guesswork and track your progress like a pro! This affordable wellness find syncs with an app, making it easy to measure waist, hips, arms, and more — great...
RENPHO Smart Body Measuring Tape, 60in
Want to track your health without busting your wallet? The Etekcity Smart Scale delivers accurate body metrics, smart Wi-Fi connectivity, and an interactive display — all at a wallet-friendly price. It syncs with Apple Health, Fitbit, and more for ef...
Etekcity Smart Body Weight Scale, FSA HSA
Stop mindless munching and start saving! These snack-size portion bags make it easy to prep just the right amount — perfect for keeping your budget and cravings in check. With 80 bags, you’ll stretch your snacks (and your dollars) further. 👉 As an A...
Nicole Zip Seal Snack Size Bags - 80 Total
A little pricey? Yes. But this S’well Stainless Steel Food Canister is built to last, making it a smart affordable wellness investment in the long run. Its leakproof, BPA-free, and durable stainless steel design means no more wasting money on flimsy ...
S'well 10oz Food Canister, Pastel Paradise
If eyeballing your food portions has you accidentally eating for a family of four, Portion Perfection is here to save the day (your waistline, and your wallet). This visual weight control guide lays it all out — literally. It offers up clear, easy-to...
Portion Perfection Weight Loss Book
Diets Suck, These Weight Loss Cookbooks Don’t
Sick of diet cookbooks that make you hate food and life? These weight loss cookbooks serve up real meals that won’t leave you broke, bored, or binge-eating at midnight.
Diets are the worst, but these recipes aren’t. If you want big portions, low calories, and zero nonsense, Lisa Lillien’s got you covered. Hungry Girl Fast & Easy is packed with real-food meals that come together in 30 minutes or less. Find one-po...
Hungry Girl Fast & Easy: 30-Minute Recipes
Keto without the kitchen chaos? Yes, please. Does the thought of cooking and cleaning up makes you want to quit keto before you start, Fear not! The Keto Sheet Pan Cookbook is your new best friend. With 75 one-pan wonders, this book makes low-carb, h...
The Keto Sheet Pan Cookbook: Easy Dinners & Desserts
The ultimate Hungry Girl cookbook — and a Frugal Hen fave! Big portions? Check. Guilt-free comfort food? Check. 650 ways to outsmart your cravings. Abso-freakin-lutely! This weight loss cookbook is a must. Hungry Girl to the Max! is packed with easy,...
Hungry Girl to the Max! Guilt-Free Cookbook
Burnt nuggets and soggy fries? Not on my watch. If your air fryer has been collecting dust or turning out sad, limp food, it’s time for an upgrade. Super Easy Air Fryer Cookbook for Beginners is packed with crispy, guilt-free recipes that actually ta...
Easy Air Fryer Cookbook for Beginners
Here's another great cookbook for weight loss. Clean eating without the sad, flavorless nonsense? Yes, please. Lisa Lillien ditches the processed junk and keeps the big portions, guilt-free goodness, and zero deprivation in Hungry Girl Clean & Hu...
Hungry Girl Clean & Hungry: Easy Recipes
This cookbook for weight loss has my name written all over because, as a bariatric patient, I'm supposed to be eating meals that are 300 calories each (and 2 snacks daily that are 150 or less). SO… I'm adding this book to my own Amazon cart. Just say...
Hungry Girl 300 Under 300: 300 Dishes
I wouldn't be doing my due diligence as the Frugal Hen if I didn't scope out cookbooks for weight loss that offered a meal prep angle, now would I? After all, time is money and we all need more of both. With that said, this cookbook helps you meal pr...
Meal Prep for Weight Loss: Weekly Plans
Carbs aren’t the enemy (but too many starches and breads might be), but sometimes you just want less of them. If you’re all about protein-packed meals that actually taste good, Low Carb High Protein Cookbook delivers 150 quick, satisfying recipes to ...
Low Carb High Protein Cookbook: 150 Dishes
Dessert without the diet drama? Yes, please! Hungry Girl’s 200 Under 200 Just Desserts is packed with 200 sweet treats that won’t wreck your calorie count. After all, life’s too short to skip the sweets all the time. We’re talking PB cheesecake cupca...
Hungry Girl 200 Under 200 Desserts Book
Because you can’t live on ramen alone — most likely. If your cooking skills max out at microwaving leftovers, The 5-Ingredient College Cookbook is here to save the day. You'll gain 100+ recipes using just 5 ingredients and 30 minutes tops. That means...
5-Ingredient College Cookbook: Survive College
Healthy eating, but make it sassy and downright snarky? I like it! If you’re done with diet nonsense and ready for kick-ass vegan recipes that actually taste good, Skinny Bitch in the Kitch is your new best friend. Rory and Kim get it — life without ... This cookbook brings the attitude, the snark, the flavor, and the no-BS approach to eating better without missing out. 👉 Heads Up: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying sales at no additional cost to you.
Skinny Bitch in the Kitch: Kick-Ass Recipes
Want meal prep that won’t leave you hangry? Don't we all! The Mediterranean Meal Prep Cookbook packs in 600 easy, delicious recipes that actually make healthy eating doable — because no one has time to cook from scratch every single day… even me. (Al...
Mediterranean Meal Prep Cookbook: 600 Recipes
Dr. Now’s 1200-Calorie Diet: Because Starvation Isn’t the Goal. Love food but hate complicated diets? This budget-friendly, no-BS plan keeps things simple with real meals, a 28-day plan, and low-cost recipes that won’t make your wallet cry. If rapid ...
Dr. Nowzaradan’s 1200-Calorie Diet Plan
Meal prepping doesn’t have to suck. If your fridge looks like a wasteland by midweek, Skinnytaste Meal Prep is here to save your sanity — and your grocery budget. Gina Homolka’s got 120+ healthy, flavor-packed recipes that make meal prep easy, afford...
Skinnytaste Meal Prep: Healthy Freezer Recipes
Diabetes-friendly eating that doesn’t suck? Yes, please. If you’re over boring, bland meals and confusing advice, this book keeps it real. Rosa Gross gives you actual food you’ll want to eat, smart tricks to keep blood sugar in check, and a game plan...
The Complete Diabetic Food Bible for Seniors
Best Bento Boxes for Easy Meal Prep
Save money and eat healthier with a bento box that makes meal prep a breeze! These affordable finds help you pack portioned, budget-friendly meals without the hassle.
Sad desk lunches are so last year! Meal prep like a pro with this Sistema To Go bento box. It's big enough to fit a real meal (because nobody survives on a handful of almonds or those little orange, cheesy crackers) but compact enough to toss in your...
Sistema To Go, 1.65L/6.9 Cups, 1 Pack, Plastic Rectangular Bento Lunch with Yogurt Pot, Teal
Busy? Broke? Trying to eat better without spending a fortune? If this sounds familiar, then the Bentgo Classic has your back. With two stackable containers, built-in silverware (because who has time to hunt for a fork?), and a sleek design that actua...
Bentgo Classic (Blue) - All-in-One Stackable Lunch Box Solution - Sleek and Modern Bento Box Design Includes 2 Stackable Containers, Built-in Plastic Silverware, and Sealing Strap - Walmart.com
Grab this Bentgo salad container – because soggy salads are a crime! Tired of limp lettuce and dressing disasters? This Bentgo Salad Container is your new meal-prep MVP. I love the 54 oz bowl and 4-compartment toppings tray! They're erfect for all yo...
Bentgo Salad Container - 54 oz, 4-Compartment
Meal prep like a pro with this affordable wellness must-have! My adult daughter has one of these and she absolutely loves it. It has four compartments to keep your food fresh and flavorful (because no one wants soggy snacks). It's also got a leak-pro...
Bento Box Adult Lunch Box, 4 Compartments
Tired of sad, squished lunches? Upgrade to the Umami Bento Box, because meal prep should be easy, leak-free, and stylish. It has four compartments, built-in utensils, and a sleek dishwasher + microwave-safe design. So, this box keeps your food fresh ...
Umami Bento Box 4-Compartment Lunch Set
Best Personal Blenders for Frugal Wellness
Blend your way to wellness with these affordable personal blenders! Perfect for quick, healthy drinks, shakes, and more, but without the café price tag.
I love this Ninja BC151EM Blast Portable Blender. After all, most of us have no time for clunky, corded blenders when you're ‘mad rushing’ to get out the door. This USB-C rechargeable powerhouse lets you blend your smoothies, protein shakes, or iced ...
Ninja BC151EM Cordless Portable Blender
Magic Bullet blender – aka, Small but Mighty! Over 20,000 of these babies have sold this month alone, and for good reason. This little powerhouse blends smoothies, soups, and sauces like a champ without hogging counter space. No more overpriced store...
Magic Bullet Blender, Small, Silver, 11 Piece Set
Smoothies on the go? Absolutely! The nutribullet Portable Blender is your new bestie for whipping up shakes, smoothies, and blended drinks anywhere life takes you — gym, office, road trip, you name it. This cordless, USB-C rechargeable powerhouse giv...
nutribullet Portable Cordless Blender, 20oz
Busy? Broke? Still want your smoothies? This affordable wellness gem blends like a boss, whether you're at home, at work, or running out the door. With stainless steel blades that crush ice like a dream, this 14 oz portable blender lets you whip up a...
Hamilton Beach Portable Blender, Raspberry
This little powerhouse makes smoothies, protein shakes, and frozen treats in seconds. And it won't sound like a jet engine when you blend with it. The 18 oz BPA-free bottle lets you blend and go, and yes, it comes in pink (AKA the superior color). At...
La Reveuse Smoothies Blender Personal Size 300 Watts with 18 oz BPA-free Portable Travel Sports Bottle (Light Blue) - Walmart.com
Best Home Exercise Equipment
Skip the pricey gym and get fit at home for less! These affordable wellness finds make sweating it out simple, budget-friendly, and actually fun.
Who needs a pricey gym membership when you’ve got this multifunction resistance band set? From abs to arms to legs, this powerhouse piece of equipment gives you a full-body workout without the bulky machines — or the ridiculous price tag. Whether you...
Ebk Trading Fitness Sit-up Exercise Equipment chest expander Resistance Bands for Home Gym Yoga Workout Multifunction Arm chest Leg Exercise Abdominal Training
Who needs a pricey gym membership when you’ve got Jillian Michaels and a killer (and feminine) dumbbell set at home? [Hey, if it's girly colors, chances are your other half will leave them alone] The Balance by Jillian Michaels Weight Rack + Dumbbell...
Balance By Jillian Michaels Weight Rack + Dumbbell Set, 2lb 3lb 5lb Neoprene Weights, Includes Extended App Access
Shake It Till You Make It! Now, you can vibrate your way to wellness at home. Sound fun? Check this out: the AXV Vibration Plate is like a personal trainer that never judges your snack choices. Just hop on, let it do its thing, and feel the burn (or ...
AXV Vibration Plate Fitness Machine
Got weak wrists from too much scrolling? Been there, done that myself, and I've still got the wrist braces to prove it. This auto-start gyro ball is a B.I.G. — Huge help! It builds grip strength, tones forearms, and keeps your hands from cramping up ...
JIN BD Auto-Start Gyro Wrist Trainer Ball
Too busy to work out? This under-desk elliptical lets you burn calories while answering emails — because multitasking should include your muscles! It has 12 speed levels, forward & reverse motion, and both manual & auto modes. So, it’s like h...
Under Desk Electric Elliptical Pedal Exerciser
Get your sweat on at home with this Niceday Mini Stair Stepper. It brings the burn without breaking the bank. It's compact, sturdy (hello, 300lb capacity!), and complete with resistance bands to torch those calories. Plus, that LCD monitor lets you t...
Niceday Mini Stair Stepper with Bands 300LBS
Now, you can twist your way to a stronger core right at home! This affordable wellness gem is like a hula hoop and a dance party had a fitness baby — except no embarrassing gym fails required. The built-in magnets give your feet a little reflexology ...
Core Abs Twister Board - Waist Sculptor
Why drop a fortune on fancy gym gear when these ankle resistance bands can fire up your glutes, sculpt your legs, and boost your workouts for a fraction of the cost? Get ready to rock kickbacks, side steps, or booty-burning circuits! These bands brin...
Ankle Resistance Bands with Cuffs for Workout
If your idea of "affordable wellness" doesn’t include suffering on a thin, flimsy mat, this extra-thick, then the BalanceFrom yoga mat is your new best friend. This thing's got a full inch of cushy support, optional blocks, and a knee pad. So, it’s p...
BalanceFrom 1" Thick Yoga Mat & Accessories