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What they found was that his radar was wrong. He was a sweet officer too so I don't believe there was any malicious intent or he wrote the wrong number on purpose.
I used to use one and always woke up with it I'm the middle of the bed. Helps with falling asleep though. Gifted a regular one with built-in earphones from my wife. Fall asleep listening to wilderness sounds and stay asleep the whole night. Feel more refreshed the next day, even if I end up only getting a few hours of sleep.
Edit: sorry. Response before bed = mistakes. I used to use a weighted mask and yeah, they are hard to clean. I now use a lightweight mask with earbuds and it sleepso well.
I made some with washable covers to put on my massage clients when they're laying on their backs so the light wouldn't bother their eyes and had to stop using them with most clients because people kept falling asleep so hard they were difficult to wake, which is extra funny when you take into account that most of the time they're only on their backs the last 15 minutes of the massage. Apparently weighted sleep masks are instant lights out when you're already relaxed for a lot of people. They're a super easy beginner sewing project too, that's why I actually started making them in the first place.
I bought my nieces jumper kit for her 16th and a year of Roadside assistance birthday she thought it was lame. Until it wasnt and it was the best gift she ever got.
My dad just gifted me one of these compressors to keep in my car as a return favor for the battery jump starter kits I bought both of us! Thank goodness I did too, my car battery died a few months later, and I had to jump my car several times before getting a new battery.
A basic set of tools. One of the reasons I live well on an average income is that I don’t have to pay people hundreds of dollars to do small auto and home repairs. Just changing your own oil and brakes can save you thousands over the life of a car.
Edit: a lot of people are saying oil changes aren’t worth the bother of doing yourself. If that’s the case for you then fine, but there are still plenty of other places you can save a significant amount by doing it yourself.
Came here to say this. A basic set of hand tools and YouTube can save you tons.
Edit: this is something I’ve heard but been unable to find. If someone knows who said it, please tell me… some economists said that, ‘tools are a phenomenon of the middle class. The poor can’t afford them, and the rich can afford to replace it. But the middle class has to fix their stuff.’
I have done all the work on my motorcycle with tools I had lying around for years. Saved thousands in services, labour and maintenance. YouTube is the way. I knew nothing about motorcycles before I tried. Be afraid to fuck it up and fuck it up anyways. You learn so much more from these mistakes than not.
I split my fuel hose while trying to fix a snapped throttle cable and dumped fuel over the garage but now I know how to fix a fuel hose and a throttle cable.
If you ever took something apart as a kid, like a pen or a bike or anything with multiple pieces, you'll be perfectly fine. Make sure to keep bolts and nuts organized, take pictures of everything before you start working on it to give you a reference once it's all torn down.
Yep! I have tons of experience with cars, but I’m years out of practice. I say you can either be smart enough, or organize enough for a moderate level tear down and replace. On bigger jobs I’ll put my bolts and nuts in a ziplock bag and label it. And a piece of electrical trap on connector to number them. Note each connector, and cross it off when reinstalled… Got me through a an A/C evap and heater core on a modern car with no instructions. Worst part, none of the online service manual had the operation, but they did say 12 hours, took me 18.
Note: That doesn’t mean you can start with with an engine or transmission tear down.
If you have decent problem solving skills and hand-eye coordination you will be fine. Depending on the project you may face a learning curve and have to do some things multiple times. Definitely start small with things like changing your headlights or installing some shelves before you get to stuff like an oil change or putting in a new sink. Youtube is a great resource but don't be afraid to ask family and friends for tips or advice
This right here man. My dad taught me that young- if you want nice things, you've gotta do them yourself lol.
I have so many tools because it's ALWAYS cheaper to buy all the tools to do a project than it is to hire something out.
Edit: yes, always is an exaggeration, but learning how to work on all of the systems in your home work pays off dramatically in the long run.
Anker Powerline. I've owned a couple over the last 6 or 7 years. Current one is going on 2 years easy. They're Christmas gifts, graduation gifts (high school teacher), birthday gifts... good cables and charger blocks are well worth it in the end. And finding the deals on them takes that premium price down quite a bit. Amazon Basics and Monoprice make pretty decent ones as well, tbh. But Anker Powerline (there are other anker models) are top of the top.
You can get an 8" Victorinox Fibrox chef's knife for less than $50. So long as you treat it with the respect it deserves, it will last 20+ years. You can do the vast majority of kitchen tasks with that one knife.
I superglued 1 to the thin little remote control for our smart tv. The TV has no manual controls on it. You lose that remote and you have a 55” paperweight on your wall.
Ihave 2 little kids that hide everything.
Like you, bought a 2nd. The 2nd one is on my wife’s keys. She cannot go a day without losing her keys
>She cannot go a day without losing her keys
My wife same with her phone. I got her an Iwatch purely to eliminate her demanding everyone in the house drop what they are doing and look for her phone.
A bonus item that is super cheap and changes your life - a hook for your keys right next to the door. It takes very little to train yourself to always use it, and you'll never lose your keys in the house again.
I used them on my cats when I was moving. They always hid from me when we had house showings but came out for the strangers and definitely deterred a few buyers. After I put the tiles on their collars I could just ring them and scoop 'em all into the car.
I put an airtag on my cat because she kept getting away and ending up in weird places. I think she probably would jump into people's cars without them noticing because she managed to get really far away.
Like Bluetooth headphones. Just give me a fucking cord that actually works unless you physically break the cord, not something that stops working because it's a bit too humid or something, or because I forgot to disconnect my computer and I got an email. Except there isn't even a headphone jack on my phone any more so I'm stuck with Bluetooth.
Designers think the cords are inconvenient, but you know what's inconvenient? Things not working.
I thought you meant like a square tile for the wall… would probably help you find the keys still, but what you actually bought will def be more helpful
A USB to fuse adapter, so that way you can run a Dashcam, radar detector, and what ever else you wanna have in your car without having 14 things plugged into your cigarette lighter
You go into your fuse box and pull a fuse for something that’s not so important (cig lighter) and you plug it into that and for some reason Reddit won’t let me add the link otherwise I would but I just look up FUSE TO USB and it usually pops up
For the life of me, I can't seem to find a fuse that won't directly drain my battery when the car is off 😅. Been unplugging my dash cam every day for years. qx56
Edit* Hell yeah, you all came through. Updoots all around, appreciated
Turn the ignition off, open the door, close the door, test again. My car has a lot of circuits that stay energized when the ignition is turned off until the door opens.
One time when I was a teenager, my friend grabbed it and jammed it in my arm. My mom thought I had ringworm from the burn.
Still friends with that guy believe it or not.
I was a shitty little punk rock kid (grew up into shitty little punk rock man) and when I got my first car, on top of a plethora of bathroom wall style random graffiti, any time a friend rode in my car for the first time, they would use the cigarette lighter to melt a circle on the dashboard.
A bidet. $30 for a clip on one fron Amazon. Or $50 for one with a warm water option.
For those asking, here is the one that I have. It has gone up in price since I got it a year ago.
https://www.amazon.com/Hibbent-Non-Electric-Mechanical-Attachment-Sanitizing/dp/B07MGV6ZSN/ref=mp_s_a_1_12?crid=38DD9BLU4O47X&keywords=bidet+for+clip+on+toilet+seat&qid=1690503131&sprefix=clip+on+bidet%2Caps%2C146&sr=8-12
where i live bidets are a staple (and by that i mean it's something like a toilet having a flush, just a default feature) and i'm moving abroad this year. i'm dreading not having a bidet and as soon as i get my own place i'm installing one. please, anyone who doesn't own a bidet, do yourself a favor and get one.
As someone who splurged and got a $500 Toto that has heated water, a heated seat, and has all the fancy features (minus the self opening lid), I’d say save up and get a higher end one. I’ve used a $30 one at my friends and that thing while better than nothing just can’t hold a candle to a Toto. Even the cheaper $300 Totos are so worth it. The problem is these things ruin other toilets when you’re forced to use one at a friends house or in public. I don’t know how people live with cold toilet seats and wiping more than once now.
Thanks for this. Just splurged on a toilet (wow I’ve really entered into adulthood) and had some buyers remorse about spending $30 on Amazon. I know I’ll love my Toto for a long time to come
These days until I get home I'm keenly aware of my dirty butt. It feels so weird and wrong as if I didn't spend the first 30+ years of my life using toilet paper.
If I go somewhere and bring a bag I'll include wipes now to stay clean. I don't even do cool butt stuff, but at any given time a drill sergeant could inspect me with a white glove and be satisfied, if not pleased.
Maybe stupid question, but… how do you aim it?
How do you ensure the stream doesn’t go between your legs and hit you in the chin? Or shoot up your back ruining your shirt?
As long as you're sitting on the toilet, it won't get between your legs. My kids try to use it, and they're so small that it actually hits their back and shoot up🤣🤣 but for adults, it usually hits the same spot every time. Once in a while, you'll have to shimmy your butt around to make sure it gets everywhere. For the ladies, it has a "front" option, and it'll aim the stream more towards the vagina. If you use that and you're a man, like me, it'll hit you in the back of the balls.
Thank you for explaining something I've been wondering for atleast the last 15 years of my young life. I could never bring myself to ask anyone who had one to explain to me how the hell they actually worked. I understand the concept but never the execution, LOL
All I can ever imagine is myself giving it a shot and coming out of the bathroom soaked to the bone, clothes all wet, puddles on floor, pissed off.
How do you know when you go to turn it on that you're all "lined up" 🤣 ? Does this not scare you every time? If you turned it on unobstructed, would it the ceiling? What kind of PSI are we talking here? Thanks in advance 😭💀
Most bidets will have some kind of dial so you just slowly ramp up the pressure until it finally has enough pressure to hit you.
Also helps if you spread your ass cheeks a bit before sitting down...especially if you are heavier so you don't end up with a streak of shit on each of the cheeks
And of course you gotta kinda do this little oOoOoOoOoO with your butthole which can be accomplished by "gently pushing" and relaxing while the bidet hits you with the water.
Then a bit of toilet paper to dry off the area and a little wipe to confirm its clean and you're good.
I’ve got the Japanese combined mini toilet and shower, so I got a portable battery powered one. Cost like ~~15~~ $25 and I can either fill the little attachable tank or attach a water bottle to it! Haven’t tried leaving the house with it though lol. Probably good for camping and hiking
Edit: clarity.
I’ve been wanting one for a while now, but I haven’t pulled the trigger… I’m going to be moving into a new house next month, and I’m definitely going to get one.
I rarely comment on Reddit posts, but this was one I felt strongly about. I spent $45 on a season pass for hiking trails in a nature preserve. It used to take a lot for me to get outside and actually enjoy it, now I can't wait until my next hike on those gorgeous trails. Plus, the pass lets me get into the preserve an hour earlier than the day pass crowds.
Electric kettle.
Waiting 15 minutes for the kettle to whistle... now only wait 3 minutes. And it does it for french press, which is what I've been using for about 20 years.
I'm not sure why I waited, besides the fact that I have a galley kitchen, and space is hard to come by.
I can also get water boiling for recipes faster, and cut cooking times.
I’m from Scandinavia, and every time I’m reminded about Americans not being used to electric kettles I get a flash image of someone boiling water in a pot over a bonfire.
I recently learned that it actually uses less energy to heat your water in an electric kettle and then put it in pot on the stove, because kettles are (mostly) insulated better and heat does not radiate off into the air until it's boiling.
So doing this will actually also save you energy.
Good insoles with solid arch support.
Seriously when is the last time you replaced them? Try it. Your back is welcome.
Edit: I’m not saying everyone needs an arch support. Do what works for you. The purpose of this comment is to prompt people to think about their feet and what they are standing on and how it might relate to their posture and pain. If barefoot shoes are good for you, I’m really happy you found a good fit, they aren’t right for everyone.
I forget this every time my shoes get worn out. I buy Merrills (amazing shoes) but I'm kinda cheap so I wait forever to buy new ones. As soon as I do though, all my foot pain is gone in days. A year later though, and I can't figure out why my feets hurt s'bad.
e- grammar cleanup, dupe word delete.
An air fryer, especially if you're single.
EDIT TO ADD
I merely meant that as a single person who ate way too much "to go" food because I didnt feel like cooking, being able to throw things in the air fryer for 15 to 30 minutes was a God send. I saved money and calories.
Also as far as cleaning, I put some hot water in it and about two drops of Dawn and run it on high for another 20 minutes. It wipes right out.
I am sure this will squelch all controversy and no one else will have any questions.
I would like you to elaborate on this. You're not worried about heated soap sticking to things? Cause if that just works it sounds like it probably works amazingly
I haven't had any issues with it at all. I usually fill halfway, add a few drops of dawn, and turn it on. The water boils and mixes the soap all around. Once it's done, I use hot water in the sink and finish the clean-up. It just helps loosen the oil and whatnot for a quicker wash in the sink.
The fact you casually perused a thread about sub-$50 life-altering acquisitions and stumbled upon this specific comment is equally bizarre as cutting “My Date with the President’s Daughter”.
I have anxiety that’s been getting steadily worse, nothing has helped so far except for a fidget spinner. I have one as a ring too and it’s done more to help me than therapy and meds have. It’s not 100% effective but it does help in high stress times as I found out this week (camping, massive storm, major panic)
I don’t know how or why it helps but I’m so happy to be able to calm myself massively with a little bit of plastic or metal in my hand
Any therapists around you do neurofeedback? It helps improve the brain's elasticity and ability to deal with things. My copay is $30 and I think it's been more helpful than anything else for my anxiety.
A cat during an adoption event.
I'm just going to get one, alright, it's just one alright, how bad could one be? It's not that expensive, it's not...well, I have to get it a friend, right? I mean who's he going to talk to? He's going to get bored. And you know what if they get sick of each other, you know, they need a third guy and honestly, I have three, I might as well get the whole set.
I really want to get a second cat to keep my current cat entertained but I'm weary of extra vet bills I probably wouldn't be able to afford later down the line.
I never intended on getting a cat but [this guy](https://www.reddit.com/r/Eyebleach/comments/12hinvc/my_heart_melts_everytime_i_look_into_those_eyes/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3) showed up at my door and I fell in love. I want all the best for him but I'm scared for possible future ailments.
I was done with pets after having rats. While I adore them, they have various health issues and are prone to life threatening tumors. But then this little cat showed up at my door and screamed at me for 2 months before I could get my roommates to allow me to bring him inside.
A good set of earplugs.
I got a set of Loops for a concert this summer, and tested them out at home first, to make sure they fit okay.
Turns out, a lot of my irritability comes from being over-stimulated by noise. Evening is especially a trigger, when everyone's home - lots of talking, kitchen noises, kids arguing, Fortnite music....
Anyways, I can hang out with everyone now, instead telling everyone to quiet down, or retreating to my room. Genuinely lifechanging.
Bullets and just leave them around everywhere. You don't even need a gun, just people going "what is this?" And you say "OH that's a 9mm round, I guess I dropped one" then don't elaborate.
Establish dominance
My brother did this with shotgun shells. He owned a liquor store and was never really robbed. Maybe 2 beer runs in 20 years. They were just mingled in with product.
Air fryer (also instant pot if you up it to about 80 lol I love mine so much.)
A 10 foot cable for your phone/tablet. (Or nothing under 6ft honestly.)
A dash cam. I got mine for 30 but I did get a better one for 110...however the app never worked for me when trying to make an account so I'm hoping I can get it to work next time I attempt to do it.
Hurricane lamps / rechargeable emergency lamps. My power didn't go out for two years and I found my battery powered lamps went bad (batteries burst) and basically left in the dark. I had two candles only...
So also alternatively maybe some spare candles too just in case haha
A used bicycle. My first as an adult was a free bike, added new tires and started riding to work. Upgraded after a year with the money saved once it became a serious daily thing. I have saved thousands over the years by not driving a car to work.
I think I can see a future in medically prescribing mushrooms, if that's not already a thing. I'd love for a few people I know to have an experience and become more open-minded, loving people.
Recent studies and research have shown that they’re basically on par with the current common anxiety/depression medications but without some of the negative side effects those drugs have. But as of right now in the US they’re still classified as a schedule 1 drug aside from a few cities that have decriminalized them and are not utilized in medicine outside of studies. I think we’re heading toward that future though
Electric tooth brush.
I used a standard tooth brush until I was about 20 because I always thought “it’s the same thing”, but after using my first electric one I never went back.
A good portable charger , as someone who can quite literally not live without my phone ( need phone for glucose monitor) it’s gotten me out of several sticky situations.
Facebook stock in 2005
Edit: my bad I looked it up, it went public in 2012 and 50$ wouldn’t be anything worth bragging about.
So I’d agree with the fella who said a Bidet. Def mine has changed my life.
Not buying unhealthy things costs you negative money. For example, one could "earn" $10 every day by not purchasing a pack of cigarettes.
And not smoking changes your life by extending it.
An old man takes a break from work and heads downstairs for a quick cigarette break. As he’s lighting up, a snarky woman nearby sneers at him. “Ewww you smoke?”
The man, a little annoyed says “yeah. What’s it to you”
“It’s just a disgusting habit” she responds. “Let me guess, you been smoking a pack a day for what, 50 years now? Had you not smoked you could have owned a Ferrari!”
The man, annoyed, asks “do you smoke?”
“Oh God no!” She responds
The man looks around for a second and says “so where’s your Ferrari?”
A good library is free. If you have access to a good good library, with compitent helpful staff, your ability to change your life is limitless. The information at your fingertips is more than just the internet, even if you're using the internet to get to the information, you might be getting it from sorces that are normally behind paywalls you can't afford to access. There may tools, technology, information, services that can change your life today waiting at a library. Someone may show up and do your taxes for free. So you didn't pay someone money to file for you, you just saved money which would pay another bill. A comunity information board might be there to help you find good people to do services you might need like mechanics. There might be fun group activities for your kids to do. You could get help with your resume or use computer to get job applications out. Just a quiet place to chill an relax with running air-conditioned. They aren't all perfect, and they don't all have everything. But there may be one near you, academic or private, that has something you need right now. You should stop by and check your local library out if you haven't. Go in, be nice, be respectful, and you could potentially find something profoundly life changing.
I'll never understand guys that object to using toys to increase their wives pleasure during sex. Anything that makes the experience better for her will pay off for you!
I think if we rebrand them as "tools" instead of "toys" then maybe guys will be willing to use them?
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curved shower curtain rod.... surprising how much bigger it makes your shower
Does that prevent the curtain from blowing in when I’m showering?? It’s driving me insane that the liner blows in and wants to stick to me lol
Get one with weights along the bottom to keep it from doing that.
The one I have now has weights but they’re useless lol
I didn't know I needed that til right now.
Learned that in a hotel. Immediately pt then in our showers when I got home.
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So did the officer outright lie or take a guess and assume or was his radar incorrect?
What they found was that his radar was wrong. He was a sweet officer too so I don't believe there was any malicious intent or he wrote the wrong number on purpose.
Ah, just curious, thanks. Glad it worked out for you.
sleep mask/blindfold. I have fairly severe insomnia, and it affects sooo much of my life. a sleep mask is game changing
Allow me to raise you a weighted eye mask
I used to use one and always woke up with it I'm the middle of the bed. Helps with falling asleep though. Gifted a regular one with built-in earphones from my wife. Fall asleep listening to wilderness sounds and stay asleep the whole night. Feel more refreshed the next day, even if I end up only getting a few hours of sleep. Edit: sorry. Response before bed = mistakes. I used to use a weighted mask and yeah, they are hard to clean. I now use a lightweight mask with earbuds and it sleepso well.
I made some with washable covers to put on my massage clients when they're laying on their backs so the light wouldn't bother their eyes and had to stop using them with most clients because people kept falling asleep so hard they were difficult to wake, which is extra funny when you take into account that most of the time they're only on their backs the last 15 minutes of the massage. Apparently weighted sleep masks are instant lights out when you're already relaxed for a lot of people. They're a super easy beginner sewing project too, that's why I actually started making them in the first place.
An air compressor for your car’s tires to keep in your car or a portable battery pack for your car battery
I bought my nieces jumper kit for her 16th and a year of Roadside assistance birthday she thought it was lame. Until it wasnt and it was the best gift she ever got.
My grandmother gave me that every single year for my birthday from the time I was 16. Best gift ever!
How many jumper kits do you need?!
It think they mean the roadside assistance.
Unless jumper cables are their kink. We don't kink shame here.
My dad just gifted me one of these compressors to keep in my car as a return favor for the battery jump starter kits I bought both of us! Thank goodness I did too, my car battery died a few months later, and I had to jump my car several times before getting a new battery.
A basic set of tools. One of the reasons I live well on an average income is that I don’t have to pay people hundreds of dollars to do small auto and home repairs. Just changing your own oil and brakes can save you thousands over the life of a car. Edit: a lot of people are saying oil changes aren’t worth the bother of doing yourself. If that’s the case for you then fine, but there are still plenty of other places you can save a significant amount by doing it yourself.
Came here to say this. A basic set of hand tools and YouTube can save you tons. Edit: this is something I’ve heard but been unable to find. If someone knows who said it, please tell me… some economists said that, ‘tools are a phenomenon of the middle class. The poor can’t afford them, and the rich can afford to replace it. But the middle class has to fix their stuff.’
I have no mechanical skill, yet inherited probably $20,000 worth of tools. Can anyone do this, honestly? I am smart.
Dude yes! YouTube university is amazing. For cars specifically, I like ChrisFix.
I have done all the work on my motorcycle with tools I had lying around for years. Saved thousands in services, labour and maintenance. YouTube is the way. I knew nothing about motorcycles before I tried. Be afraid to fuck it up and fuck it up anyways. You learn so much more from these mistakes than not. I split my fuel hose while trying to fix a snapped throttle cable and dumped fuel over the garage but now I know how to fix a fuel hose and a throttle cable.
+1 ChrisFix fan
If you ever took something apart as a kid, like a pen or a bike or anything with multiple pieces, you'll be perfectly fine. Make sure to keep bolts and nuts organized, take pictures of everything before you start working on it to give you a reference once it's all torn down.
Yep! I have tons of experience with cars, but I’m years out of practice. I say you can either be smart enough, or organize enough for a moderate level tear down and replace. On bigger jobs I’ll put my bolts and nuts in a ziplock bag and label it. And a piece of electrical trap on connector to number them. Note each connector, and cross it off when reinstalled… Got me through a an A/C evap and heater core on a modern car with no instructions. Worst part, none of the online service manual had the operation, but they did say 12 hours, took me 18. Note: That doesn’t mean you can start with with an engine or transmission tear down.
If you have decent problem solving skills and hand-eye coordination you will be fine. Depending on the project you may face a learning curve and have to do some things multiple times. Definitely start small with things like changing your headlights or installing some shelves before you get to stuff like an oil change or putting in a new sink. Youtube is a great resource but don't be afraid to ask family and friends for tips or advice
This right here man. My dad taught me that young- if you want nice things, you've gotta do them yourself lol. I have so many tools because it's ALWAYS cheaper to buy all the tools to do a project than it is to hire something out. Edit: yes, always is an exaggeration, but learning how to work on all of the systems in your home work pays off dramatically in the long run.
a 9ft long charging cable! Trust me on this one
I've had them for years and I can't believe how many people still struggle with 3ft cables. They're not even expensive.
I have yet to own a lengthy charging table that lasts more than 6 months
Anker Powerline. I've owned a couple over the last 6 or 7 years. Current one is going on 2 years easy. They're Christmas gifts, graduation gifts (high school teacher), birthday gifts... good cables and charger blocks are well worth it in the end. And finding the deals on them takes that premium price down quite a bit. Amazon Basics and Monoprice make pretty decent ones as well, tbh. But Anker Powerline (there are other anker models) are top of the top.
Water flosser for my teeth. It genuinely changed my life.
Water flosser was great at clearing out food trapped underneath my gums when my wisdom teeth were erupting. electric toothbrush is also a game changer
Which one did you buy?
Philips Sonicare Power Flosser, cordless I also have the Sonicare electric toothbrush and I’m very happy with it. Though it’s above $50.
You can get an 8" Victorinox Fibrox chef's knife for less than $50. So long as you treat it with the respect it deserves, it will last 20+ years. You can do the vast majority of kitchen tasks with that one knife.
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I superglued 1 to the thin little remote control for our smart tv. The TV has no manual controls on it. You lose that remote and you have a 55” paperweight on your wall. Ihave 2 little kids that hide everything. Like you, bought a 2nd. The 2nd one is on my wife’s keys. She cannot go a day without losing her keys
>She cannot go a day without losing her keys My wife same with her phone. I got her an Iwatch purely to eliminate her demanding everyone in the house drop what they are doing and look for her phone.
A bonus item that is super cheap and changes your life - a hook for your keys right next to the door. It takes very little to train yourself to always use it, and you'll never lose your keys in the house again.
I used them on my cats when I was moving. They always hid from me when we had house showings but came out for the strangers and definitely deterred a few buyers. After I put the tiles on their collars I could just ring them and scoop 'em all into the car.
I must admit I was briefly appalled by the thought of you gluing those to the cat. Glad you used the collar.
I put an airtag on my cat because she kept getting away and ending up in weird places. I think she probably would jump into people's cars without them noticing because she managed to get really far away.
I need that for my Husky. Last time he got out he was down the street at the barber shop hanging with the fellas. They named him Tony.
I have these fuckers on every key fob now that my car key costs like $300 instead of $5.
seriously, 260 for the fob and another 150 to program. just give me a fucking key
Like Bluetooth headphones. Just give me a fucking cord that actually works unless you physically break the cord, not something that stops working because it's a bit too humid or something, or because I forgot to disconnect my computer and I got an email. Except there isn't even a headphone jack on my phone any more so I'm stuck with Bluetooth. Designers think the cords are inconvenient, but you know what's inconvenient? Things not working.
I thought you meant like a square tile for the wall… would probably help you find the keys still, but what you actually bought will def be more helpful
The giant wooden paddle attached to the outside gas station bathroom key is the upgrade you need.
A USB to fuse adapter, so that way you can run a Dashcam, radar detector, and what ever else you wanna have in your car without having 14 things plugged into your cigarette lighter
What does this look like and where does it plug in exactly?
You go into your fuse box and pull a fuse for something that’s not so important (cig lighter) and you plug it into that and for some reason Reddit won’t let me add the link otherwise I would but I just look up FUSE TO USB and it usually pops up
For the life of me, I can't seem to find a fuse that won't directly drain my battery when the car is off 😅. Been unplugging my dash cam every day for years. qx56 Edit* Hell yeah, you all came through. Updoots all around, appreciated
Turn the ignition off, open the door, close the door, test again. My car has a lot of circuits that stay energized when the ignition is turned off until the door opens.
I'm waiting for the under 30 to chime in asking how you power things with a cigarette lighter.
"What's a cigarette lighter?" An important lesson if you're not careful
I believe these have been rebranded as a jewel charging station now.
"juul" there gramps
One time when I was a teenager, my friend grabbed it and jammed it in my arm. My mom thought I had ringworm from the burn. Still friends with that guy believe it or not.
I was a shitty little punk rock kid (grew up into shitty little punk rock man) and when I got my first car, on top of a plethora of bathroom wall style random graffiti, any time a friend rode in my car for the first time, they would use the cigarette lighter to melt a circle on the dashboard.
A bidet. $30 for a clip on one fron Amazon. Or $50 for one with a warm water option. For those asking, here is the one that I have. It has gone up in price since I got it a year ago. https://www.amazon.com/Hibbent-Non-Electric-Mechanical-Attachment-Sanitizing/dp/B07MGV6ZSN/ref=mp_s_a_1_12?crid=38DD9BLU4O47X&keywords=bidet+for+clip+on+toilet+seat&qid=1690503131&sprefix=clip+on+bidet%2Caps%2C146&sr=8-12
where i live bidets are a staple (and by that i mean it's something like a toilet having a flush, just a default feature) and i'm moving abroad this year. i'm dreading not having a bidet and as soon as i get my own place i'm installing one. please, anyone who doesn't own a bidet, do yourself a favor and get one.
The bidet squaty potty combo is a game changer
As someone who splurged and got a $500 Toto that has heated water, a heated seat, and has all the fancy features (minus the self opening lid), I’d say save up and get a higher end one. I’ve used a $30 one at my friends and that thing while better than nothing just can’t hold a candle to a Toto. Even the cheaper $300 Totos are so worth it. The problem is these things ruin other toilets when you’re forced to use one at a friends house or in public. I don’t know how people live with cold toilet seats and wiping more than once now.
Thanks for this. Just splurged on a toilet (wow I’ve really entered into adulthood) and had some buyers remorse about spending $30 on Amazon. I know I’ll love my Toto for a long time to come
I miss the jet spray. Hate TP
I dislike shitting anywhere except my home now.
These days until I get home I'm keenly aware of my dirty butt. It feels so weird and wrong as if I didn't spend the first 30+ years of my life using toilet paper. If I go somewhere and bring a bag I'll include wipes now to stay clean. I don't even do cool butt stuff, but at any given time a drill sergeant could inspect me with a white glove and be satisfied, if not pleased.
The feeling of being super clean down there is great!
My number one reason for preferring remote work, no joke.
I always said that if someone developed a teleporter tomorrow, it would be used primarily for industrial shipping and pooping at home.
Maybe stupid question, but… how do you aim it? How do you ensure the stream doesn’t go between your legs and hit you in the chin? Or shoot up your back ruining your shirt?
As long as you're sitting on the toilet, it won't get between your legs. My kids try to use it, and they're so small that it actually hits their back and shoot up🤣🤣 but for adults, it usually hits the same spot every time. Once in a while, you'll have to shimmy your butt around to make sure it gets everywhere. For the ladies, it has a "front" option, and it'll aim the stream more towards the vagina. If you use that and you're a man, like me, it'll hit you in the back of the balls.
Thank you for explaining something I've been wondering for atleast the last 15 years of my young life. I could never bring myself to ask anyone who had one to explain to me how the hell they actually worked. I understand the concept but never the execution, LOL All I can ever imagine is myself giving it a shot and coming out of the bathroom soaked to the bone, clothes all wet, puddles on floor, pissed off. How do you know when you go to turn it on that you're all "lined up" 🤣 ? Does this not scare you every time? If you turned it on unobstructed, would it the ceiling? What kind of PSI are we talking here? Thanks in advance 😭💀
Most bidets will have some kind of dial so you just slowly ramp up the pressure until it finally has enough pressure to hit you. Also helps if you spread your ass cheeks a bit before sitting down...especially if you are heavier so you don't end up with a streak of shit on each of the cheeks And of course you gotta kinda do this little oOoOoOoOoO with your butthole which can be accomplished by "gently pushing" and relaxing while the bidet hits you with the water. Then a bit of toilet paper to dry off the area and a little wipe to confirm its clean and you're good.
That "little oOoOoOoOo" got me almost crying
I’ve got the Japanese combined mini toilet and shower, so I got a portable battery powered one. Cost like ~~15~~ $25 and I can either fill the little attachable tank or attach a water bottle to it! Haven’t tried leaving the house with it though lol. Probably good for camping and hiking Edit: clarity.
One question I’ve always had - doesn’t a bidet wet your bottom? How do you prevent the underwear from being wet?
You're supposed to remove your underwear before you use it!
Next you'll tell me I need to do the same for pooping.
I’ve been wanting one for a while now, but I haven’t pulled the trigger… I’m going to be moving into a new house next month, and I’m definitely going to get one.
I rarely comment on Reddit posts, but this was one I felt strongly about. I spent $45 on a season pass for hiking trails in a nature preserve. It used to take a lot for me to get outside and actually enjoy it, now I can't wait until my next hike on those gorgeous trails. Plus, the pass lets me get into the preserve an hour earlier than the day pass crowds.
Electric kettle. Waiting 15 minutes for the kettle to whistle... now only wait 3 minutes. And it does it for french press, which is what I've been using for about 20 years. I'm not sure why I waited, besides the fact that I have a galley kitchen, and space is hard to come by. I can also get water boiling for recipes faster, and cut cooking times.
Still blows my mind so many people that don't live in the UK don't use kettles and boil water on the stove for everything 😭
I’m from Scandinavia, and every time I’m reminded about Americans not being used to electric kettles I get a flash image of someone boiling water in a pot over a bonfire.
Idk what's worse, boiling water on the stove for a cup of tea or putting the mug with cold water in the microwave for one
Oh my God... I never thought to use mine to boil water for recipes. I hate waiting for water to boil on the stove - this sounds like a game-changer.
I recently learned that it actually uses less energy to heat your water in an electric kettle and then put it in pot on the stove, because kettles are (mostly) insulated better and heat does not radiate off into the air until it's boiling. So doing this will actually also save you energy.
I bought an FM transmitter for my car for 5 dollars because the Bluetooth only works for calls for some dumb reason. Now I'm crusin with my music.
Please elaborate. It's a device that sends your phone music over FM waves to your car radio if you go to the right frequency?
Yes, you have to find an empty station, then you set your transmitter to the same station and voila
Good insoles with solid arch support. Seriously when is the last time you replaced them? Try it. Your back is welcome. Edit: I’m not saying everyone needs an arch support. Do what works for you. The purpose of this comment is to prompt people to think about their feet and what they are standing on and how it might relate to their posture and pain. If barefoot shoes are good for you, I’m really happy you found a good fit, they aren’t right for everyone.
I forget this every time my shoes get worn out. I buy Merrills (amazing shoes) but I'm kinda cheap so I wait forever to buy new ones. As soon as I do though, all my foot pain is gone in days. A year later though, and I can't figure out why my feets hurt s'bad. e- grammar cleanup, dupe word delete.
Honestly just a good heavy duty tape dispenser has made my life just slightly easier. Especially gift wrapping
Toothbrush
And dental floss
And toothpaste.
Go the other direction and buy 50$ worth of meth.
Good call. OP definitely didn't say which way your life would swing. Lol
An air fryer, especially if you're single. EDIT TO ADD I merely meant that as a single person who ate way too much "to go" food because I didnt feel like cooking, being able to throw things in the air fryer for 15 to 30 minutes was a God send. I saved money and calories. Also as far as cleaning, I put some hot water in it and about two drops of Dawn and run it on high for another 20 minutes. It wipes right out. I am sure this will squelch all controversy and no one else will have any questions.
Greatest cooking device ever. Especially the small one for my camper, I don't ever use the oven there.
Am I just lazy, or is an air fryer one of the hardest things to clean with all the holes and stuff?
Fill it halfway with water and a little soap and turn it on for 5 minutes. Makes cleaning easy as fuck.
I would like you to elaborate on this. You're not worried about heated soap sticking to things? Cause if that just works it sounds like it probably works amazingly
I haven't had any issues with it at all. I usually fill halfway, add a few drops of dawn, and turn it on. The water boils and mixes the soap all around. Once it's done, I use hot water in the sink and finish the clean-up. It just helps loosen the oil and whatnot for a quicker wash in the sink.
I have a silicon basket insert that makes cleaning as easy as just cleaning any other dish.
Usually you can remove the basket for cleaning!
For less than 50?
Yah costco has a medium sized one for like 50$ sure Walmart has some
I got mine for $35 from Best Buy!
There are often sales. I think I got mine for about $40 from Best Buy.
A cast iron skillet.
An eye mask for sleeping
Yes, absolutely. Some earplugs and you've got magic sleep. It took years to figure this out.
Yes!! I use both :) Now nothing but my anxiety can keep me awake at night. And I rarely ever get woken up by noises in the morning
“My date with the president’s daughter” on DVD.
Ha! I cut that movie!! ETA - thanks for the rewards! Fun trip down memory lane.
The fact you casually perused a thread about sub-$50 life-altering acquisitions and stumbled upon this specific comment is equally bizarre as cutting “My Date with the President’s Daughter”.
Life is a long, but narrow street my friend. You’ll never know what’ll come up next!
There are a bunch of books that you can buy that cost less than $20
Or you can get them from the library for free
Libraries are amazing. Check yours out if you haven’t.
Sunscreen.
I have anxiety that’s been getting steadily worse, nothing has helped so far except for a fidget spinner. I have one as a ring too and it’s done more to help me than therapy and meds have. It’s not 100% effective but it does help in high stress times as I found out this week (camping, massive storm, major panic) I don’t know how or why it helps but I’m so happy to be able to calm myself massively with a little bit of plastic or metal in my hand
Any therapists around you do neurofeedback? It helps improve the brain's elasticity and ability to deal with things. My copay is $30 and I think it's been more helpful than anything else for my anxiety.
condoms
Technically - NOT buying condoms is what would change your life.
well because i DID buy them my life was changed by NOT havin a kid
A cat during an adoption event. I'm just going to get one, alright, it's just one alright, how bad could one be? It's not that expensive, it's not...well, I have to get it a friend, right? I mean who's he going to talk to? He's going to get bored. And you know what if they get sick of each other, you know, they need a third guy and honestly, I have three, I might as well get the whole set.
I really want to get a second cat to keep my current cat entertained but I'm weary of extra vet bills I probably wouldn't be able to afford later down the line.
That is a valid concern, they definitely become more expensive as they age
I never intended on getting a cat but [this guy](https://www.reddit.com/r/Eyebleach/comments/12hinvc/my_heart_melts_everytime_i_look_into_those_eyes/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3) showed up at my door and I fell in love. I want all the best for him but I'm scared for possible future ailments. I was done with pets after having rats. While I adore them, they have various health issues and are prone to life threatening tumors. But then this little cat showed up at my door and screamed at me for 2 months before I could get my roommates to allow me to bring him inside.
He is beautiful. You're lucky, no matter what happens. Well done on being adopted!
A decent pillow
A good set of earplugs. I got a set of Loops for a concert this summer, and tested them out at home first, to make sure they fit okay. Turns out, a lot of my irritability comes from being over-stimulated by noise. Evening is especially a trigger, when everyone's home - lots of talking, kitchen noises, kids arguing, Fortnite music.... Anyways, I can hang out with everyone now, instead telling everyone to quiet down, or retreating to my room. Genuinely lifechanging.
First bottle of whiskey when I was 14. Not a good road, glad I got off of it before it killed me.
Good on you mate 🙏
I think plan b🤔
A used guitar
Can you get that for less than 50? I want one then!!
Bullets and just leave them around everywhere. You don't even need a gun, just people going "what is this?" And you say "OH that's a 9mm round, I guess I dropped one" then don't elaborate. Establish dominance
My brother did this with shotgun shells. He owned a liquor store and was never really robbed. Maybe 2 beer runs in 20 years. They were just mingled in with product.
That's actually hilarious 😂 if it works it works!
With the cost of ammo, people will just pocket the spare rounds like a lost wallet
A pretty girls ice cream. Now my wife
Air fryer (also instant pot if you up it to about 80 lol I love mine so much.) A 10 foot cable for your phone/tablet. (Or nothing under 6ft honestly.) A dash cam. I got mine for 30 but I did get a better one for 110...however the app never worked for me when trying to make an account so I'm hoping I can get it to work next time I attempt to do it. Hurricane lamps / rechargeable emergency lamps. My power didn't go out for two years and I found my battery powered lamps went bad (batteries burst) and basically left in the dark. I had two candles only... So also alternatively maybe some spare candles too just in case haha
i paid 19,99 for a udemy course, five years ago! today i am working as a developer for a big city in Germany. It is my dream job!
You can buy a whole lot of tacos , tacos are good for the soul
A used bicycle. My first as an adult was a free bike, added new tires and started riding to work. Upgraded after a year with the money saved once it became a serious daily thing. I have saved thousands over the years by not driving a car to work.
A Chilton's manual for your car
I got a puppy for $45 13 years ago and my life had never been the same. Best $ ever spent
A stick of anti-perspirant deodorant. Some of you really need to hear this.
Beat up guitar on FB marketplace
I thought you bought it at a second hand store. Felt good in your hand. Didn’t take you long to understand.
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I heard psychedelics can alter your views on reality, to what extent is this true? What's your experiences with this?
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I think I can see a future in medically prescribing mushrooms, if that's not already a thing. I'd love for a few people I know to have an experience and become more open-minded, loving people.
Recent studies and research have shown that they’re basically on par with the current common anxiety/depression medications but without some of the negative side effects those drugs have. But as of right now in the US they’re still classified as a schedule 1 drug aside from a few cities that have decriminalized them and are not utilized in medicine outside of studies. I think we’re heading toward that future though
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Electric tooth brush. I used a standard tooth brush until I was about 20 because I always thought “it’s the same thing”, but after using my first electric one I never went back.
Drugs from an undercover cop. Didn't say it needed to be a positive change
A good portable charger , as someone who can quite literally not live without my phone ( need phone for glucose monitor) it’s gotten me out of several sticky situations.
A prostitute with HIV
Who owns an Air Fryer
and uses a bidet
And has a key finding device
And a toothbrush
Let's not get crazy now
And a ten foot charging cord.
She’s sounding higher and higher class. I’m not sure $50 will get you a hooker with HIV, a bidet AND air fryer. That sounds pricey.
Ouch. Truth
I think probably a large pizza
Any pizza is a personal pizza if you try hard enough and believe in yourself. Edit: wow, my very first award! Thank you!
tiger balm is $10 in most pharmacies. great headache/pain relief. i barley even take advil anymore
How would you use it for headaches?
Put it in your eyes so it distracts you from the headache.
No. You put it in your eyes for groin pain. You put it in your pee hole for headaches. Common misconception.
Have you tried your urethra? Might not feel like anything, definitely needs investigating.
What about HeadOn? Apply directly to the forehead.
HEAD ON! APPLY DIRECTLY TO THE FOREHEAD
Facebook stock in 2005 Edit: my bad I looked it up, it went public in 2012 and 50$ wouldn’t be anything worth bragging about. So I’d agree with the fella who said a Bidet. Def mine has changed my life.
Foot orthotics, fixes your feet all the way up to your neck
Not buying unhealthy things costs you negative money. For example, one could "earn" $10 every day by not purchasing a pack of cigarettes. And not smoking changes your life by extending it.
I stopped smoking a pack a day 3 years 8month ago and it has saved me $13,663.52
An old man takes a break from work and heads downstairs for a quick cigarette break. As he’s lighting up, a snarky woman nearby sneers at him. “Ewww you smoke?” The man, a little annoyed says “yeah. What’s it to you” “It’s just a disgusting habit” she responds. “Let me guess, you been smoking a pack a day for what, 50 years now? Had you not smoked you could have owned a Ferrari!” The man, annoyed, asks “do you smoke?” “Oh God no!” She responds The man looks around for a second and says “so where’s your Ferrari?”
Her bad dragon collection is something else though.
so technically yer answer is cigarettes
A fishing license
A good library is free. If you have access to a good good library, with compitent helpful staff, your ability to change your life is limitless. The information at your fingertips is more than just the internet, even if you're using the internet to get to the information, you might be getting it from sorces that are normally behind paywalls you can't afford to access. There may tools, technology, information, services that can change your life today waiting at a library. Someone may show up and do your taxes for free. So you didn't pay someone money to file for you, you just saved money which would pay another bill. A comunity information board might be there to help you find good people to do services you might need like mechanics. There might be fun group activities for your kids to do. You could get help with your resume or use computer to get job applications out. Just a quiet place to chill an relax with running air-conditioned. They aren't all perfect, and they don't all have everything. But there may be one near you, academic or private, that has something you need right now. You should stop by and check your local library out if you haven't. Go in, be nice, be respectful, and you could potentially find something profoundly life changing.
Gooseneck tablet holder!! Going through cancer treatment, and any the third time my tablet fell on my face , I ordered it—$25–best purchase ever!!
Vibrator, especially if you're struggling with achieving orgasm
I'll never understand guys that object to using toys to increase their wives pleasure during sex. Anything that makes the experience better for her will pay off for you! I think if we rebrand them as "tools" instead of "toys" then maybe guys will be willing to use them?
A book on asset allocation
I’m a strong proponent of really good, high quality socks, and brand new wiper blades on your car.