Bought and Loved: the stuff people can’t stop talking about

Bathroom & Self-care
Bidet attachment / bidet sprayer
For hygiene; less toilet paper; comfort
Under €50
Under £50
Under €25
“Portable bidet . Life changing”
Reddit · Germany
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Kitchen
Air fryer
For faster dinners; crispy reheats; less oil; cheaper than oven
Under €250
Under £250
Under €250
“Ninja foodie Airfyer.”
Reddit · UK
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Sleep
Good pillow (adjustable/memory foam)
For neck pain; better sleep
Under €50
Under £25
Under €50
“High quality bedding, mattress, pillows and sheets. Sleep is so important, and a few £££ spent here makes a huge difference”
Reddit · UK
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Electronics
Kindle / e-reader
For read more; less screen time; sleep
Under €250
Under £250
Under €250
“A kindle - my grandad got me one when I was 11 and it lasted till I was 22. I bought the same model for €99 a few years ago and it’s been a life saviour for any form of travelling and books are cheaper online. The ease of use, battery etc have greatly increased my reading habits!”
Reddit · Ireland
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Kitchen
Rice cooker
For perfect rice; hands-off cooking
See price on Amazon.ie
Under £50
Under €50
“A rice cooker. Mine was a little more but you can get ones within that range. Cooks it perfectly every time with zero effort.”
Reddit · UK
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Health & Recovery
Insulated water bottle
For drink more water; cold all day
Under €50
Under £50
Under €50
“…Large drinking bottle with a straw, and no, it doesn't have to be the Stanley Cup. I have one for €25 and have been drinking significantly more since then.…”
Reddit · Germany
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Sleep
Sleep mask
For light blocking; fall asleep faster; travel
Under €50
Under £50
Under €50
“An eye mask for sleeping. Absolute godsend, especially since I now work nights. Now I just need to find some ear plugs that will keep out the noise of ~~screaming little shits~~ children playing outside while still letting me hear my alarm.”
Reddit · UK
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Electronics
Noise-cancelling headphones
For focus; travel; quiet
Under €250
Under £250
Under €250
“I have some Bose Qc35 which are bluetooth noise cancelling headphones The noise cancelling is incredible for working in an office, drowns out AC, peoples fans, background chatter/conversations completely and sound really good as well.”
Reddit · UK
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Keeping Warm
Electric / heated blanket or throw
For warm bed; lower heating bills
See price on Amazon.ie
Under £50
Under €50
“Maybe it's a sign I'm getting old, but another great idea is having a remote controlled plug connected to an electric blanket. I can pre-warm my bed before I get home on cold winter nights.”
Reddit · UK
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Bathroom & Self-care
Electric toothbrush
For dental health; cleaner teeth
Under €250
Under £50
Under €100
“An electric toothbrush if you don’t have one already. It cleans teeth so much better, I can feel the difference when I’m traveling to a couple of days and don’t have it with me.”
Reddit · UK
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Electronics
Noise-cancelling earbuds (AirPods Pro etc.)
For focus; commute; calls
Under €250
Under £250
Under €250
“AirPods / wireless headphones in general. Can’t believe I put up with the inconvenience of wires for so long..”
Reddit · UK
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Sleep
Earplugs (foam / Loop)
For sleep with noise; snoring partner; concerts
Under €25
Under £25
Under €25
“An eye mask for sleeping. Absolute godsend, especially since I now work nights. Now I just need to find some ear plugs that will keep out the noise of ~~screaming little shits~~ children playing outside while still letting me hear my alarm.”
Reddit · UK
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Travel & Commute
Good backpack / rucksack / luggage
For comfort; organisation
Under €50
Under £25
Under €25
“Bicycle. Physical health and mental health drastically improved. Started commuting on it and saved so much time and money compared to public transport. Bring my dog (in a doggy backpack) around too. Congrats too!”
Reddit · Ireland
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Tools & Garden
Multitool / Leatherman
For fix things anywhere
Under €250
Under £250
Under €250
“You can get swiss army knife style metal cards that fit in the card slots in your wallet/purse. The bottle opener has been used 100s of times on mine and i’ve even been able to dismantle a full bed for someone using the screwdriver ends. It’s something that you didn’t realise you need, until you start to carry it.”
Reddit · UK
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Home
Robot vacuum
For clean floors automatically; pet hair
See price on Amazon.ie
Under £100
Under €250
“1- robot vacuum cleaner 2- doing couch to 5k 3 - eating only fruit for breakfast”
Reddit · UK
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Work & Focus
Good pen
For
Under €10
Under £25
Under €10
“I have a nice fountain pen. It means as an adult with terrible hand writing I have to work on actually improving my hand writing. I also get to feel pretentious and important when writing with it.”
Reddit · UK
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Kitchen
Kitchen gadgets (peeler, tongs, silicone spatula, jar opener)
For faster prep
Under €50
Under £25
Under €25
“Oxo can opener. No longer buying more expensive cans just because they have pull tabs. No longer dreading to use a can opener because it's shit. It's actually a joy to use.”
Reddit · UK
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Fitness
Running / cushioned shoes
For foot & knee pain; start running
Under €250
Under £250
Under €250
“A pair of cheap running shoes to get me started. The difference it made and the path it’s taken me on has certainly changed my life for the better”
Reddit · UK
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Electronics
Power bank
For never run out of battery
Under €100
Under £50
See price on Amazon.de
“…Adjacent to that in the cavern of doom are 2 pockets for pens, powerbanks and another zipped pocket that probably has something in it, but i can't tell you what! There is a USB connection at the side that I can connect my powerbanks to and then connect my phone or device to externally to charge.…”
Reddit · UK
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Electronics
Long charging cable
For charge from bed/sofa
Under €25
Under £25
Under €25
“A really long phone charger that can plug into both USB and USB-C plugs and had an adapter for the old style Apple products on the end that goes into the device as well (until I lost that part…). I think it was like £3 or something”
Reddit · UK
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Kitchen
Cast iron skillet
For lasts forever; better searing
Under €100
Under £50
Under €50
“Cast iron pan and Dutch oven. I know people talking about their cast irons is a bit of a meme, but I barely use anything else since I got mine. Hard wearing and easy to use, can be out in the oven or a bbq or on the hob. They're just great all round pans. Also a half decent chef's knife and a sharpener.”
Reddit · UK
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Sleep
Good duvet / bedding
For comfort; temperature
See price on Amazon.ie
Under £25
Under €50
“…A living room duvet - Enough of the lil blankets the wife uses for decoration, lovely, heavy, pillowy warmth whenever you wanna curl up on the sofa.…”
Reddit · UK
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Kitchen
Instant Pot / pressure cooker
For fast hands-off meals
Under €250
Under £100
Under €250
“Noise-cancelling headphones and smartphone. Recliner and an electric throw. Microwave, pressure cooker and an air fryer. Washing machine, fridge freezer, tumble dryer, and dishwasher. Car. Canvas bell tent. Gravel bike. Audible account and Spotify subscription. Bird feeder, Hot tub and Astronomical Telescope.”
Reddit · UK
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Bathroom & Self-care
Hair clippers / beard trimmer
For home haircuts; save money
See price on Amazon.ie
Under £25
Under €50
“[https://uk.remington-europe.com/products/hc4250-quickcut-hair-clipper](https://uk.remington-europe.com/products/hc4250-quickcut-hair-clipper) OK, so I am losing my hair, these days it is a quick grade 4 all over.…”
Reddit · UK
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Coffee
AeroPress
For great coffee cheaply; travel
Under €100
Under £100
Under €50
“Lumie sunrise simulator alarm clock. No more groggy wake ups and improved my sleep and my mood. And an aero press for single cup coffee.”
Reddit · UK
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Kitchen
Good chef's knife
For faster prep; cooking enjoyment
Under €50
See price on Amazon.co.uk
Under €50
“I don't know why I care but why does this fairly niche topic come up almost every day? Is it AstroTurf marketing for rice makers, extra long charging cables and knife sharpeners?”
Reddit · UK
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Home
Smart plugs / smart bulbs
For automation; schedules
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Under £10
Under €10
“Smart plug My daylight lamp is now programmed to come on just before my alarm, and turn off just before I need to leave for work.”
Reddit · UK
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Fitness
Home gym (bench, rack, rower, exercise bike)
For exercise at home
See price on Amazon.ie
Under £250
Under €250
“…Too bad it's getting too small for us now (kids) :) Medium: I bought a smart trainer and a Zwift (virtual cycling) subscription - together with a few kettlebells I can get extremely good workouts in at home.…”
Reddit · EU
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Clothing & Accessories
Good boots / shoes (Blundstones, Docs)
For comfort; lasts years
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Under £250
Under €250
“I do think there is something in the old fashioned wisdom that you pay attention to the things you use most, for example "have good shoes and a good bed because if you aren't in one you are in the other".…”
Reddit · UK
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Home
Cordless stick vacuum / Henry / handheld vac
For quick cleaning
See price on Amazon.ie
Over £250
Under €250
“K'Archer window vac. We use it in the bathroom to clean down the walls and mirrors after showering. In 5 years we have only had to have 1 deep clean grout session. Mold is really kept away.”
Reddit · UK
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Work & Focus
Wireless keyboard / mouse / trackpad
For
Under €100
Under £100
Under €100
“…It's an dual mode (Bluetooth and Wireless) mousepad/keyboard/scroll-wheel which has L and R bumpers for respective mouse buttons.…”
Reddit · UK
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Electronics
Projector / streaming stick / Sonos
For home cinema
Under €100
Under £100
Under €100
“After getting annoyed at my 7 year old fire stick for being really slow I bought the latest 4k max version. £70 and lightning quick. If I divide the time saved for the whole family by the £70 cost it is a huge saving in terms of pence per second.”
Reddit · UK
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Electronics
Wireless / fast / multi-port charger
For tidy charging
See price on Amazon.ie
Under £100
Under €250
“I travel a lot for work and stay in a lot of hotels. Spending £9 on a pack of 2x 3M Anker USB-C cable has made it far easier to actually have power to devices without having to crowd around the sometimes bizarre placing of power sockets in hotel rooms.”
Reddit · UK
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Electronics
Smart speaker / Bluetooth speaker
For music; timers
See price on Amazon.ie
Under £100
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“2 \* Alexa units for my dad, £40 total. He is 87, and recently gone blind. This allows him to keep in touch with the modern greats like Frank Sinatra, Paul Robeson, Dean Martin etc, all via his voice. Game changer for the newly blind.”
Reddit · UK
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Work & Focus
Notebook / journal
For clear head; planning; journaling
Under €50
Under £25
Under €25
“Writing down all my passwords in a little notebook, chances of it getting stolen are relatively slim, and saves me resetting my passwords and usernames all the time, especially for those lesser used, but occasionally essential websites”
Reddit · UK
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Bathroom & Self-care
Water flosser
For gum health; easier flossing
Under €250
Under £50
Under €100
“A travel water flosser but probably not suitable for secret Santa! If she’s a tea or coffee drinker some nice ones. Or Elizabeth Arden 8 hour lip balm. Or L’occitane shea butter stocking filler set from ASOS.”
Reddit · UK
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Coffee
Espresso / bean-to-cup machine
For café drinks at home; save money
See price on Amazon.ie
Under £250
Under €250
“I bought a La pavoni espresso machine on eBay twenty years ago for 45 pounds. They sell for 450 quid. I knew I had a bargain back then but twenty years on and it's still working perfectly. Can't complain and still perfect coffee every time”
Reddit · UK
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Sleep
White noise machine
For mask noise; better sleep
See price on Amazon.ie
Under £100
Under €100
“A tiny little fan that blasts white noise while I sleep. It's very soothing and cost like five quid.”
Reddit · UK
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Home
Lamps / warm lighting / dimmers
For cosy evenings
See price on Amazon.ie
Under £50
Under €50
“Ok it is currently £15.99 (or £14.39 if you tick the little voucher button on the page) but [this tiny lamp](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DBV42ZKQ?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_2&th=1) is a total game changer.…”
Reddit · UK
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Sleep
Weighted blanket
For anxiety; deeper sleep
Under €50
Under £25
Under €50
“…A weighted blanket. It's like being hugged to sleep without having to put up with Mr Mad's body temperature of 3 million degrees.…”
Reddit · UK
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Kitchen
Microwave / egg cooker / toaster
For quick meals
See price on Amazon.ie
Under £25
Under €50
“Wooden tweezers for removing things from the toaster. Cheap as chips and has saved me from burnt fingers and husband from electrocution - as he never got to grips with the idea that sticking a knife into the toaster isn't a good idea.”
Reddit · UK
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Clothing & Accessories
Good underwear / bras / socks multipack
For comfort
Under €100
Under £25
Under €50
“Tights from snag tights that actually fit properly in the leg. No more putting knickers/shorts over tights in the desperate hope they will stay up. Laundry eggs, have saved an absolute fortune on laundry detergent and fabric softener”
Reddit · UK
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Kitchen
Good pans / Le Creuset / non-stick
For better cooking
Under €25
Under £50
Under €25
“I cleared out and reorganised all the kitchen cupboards. Got rid of excess mugs and glasses, pots and pans, bought some space saving shelves, boxes, stackers and dividers etc. It cost less than £50 and everything is instantly accessible. It’s bloody marvellous.”
Reddit · UK
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Health & Recovery
Heat pad / hot water bottle
For cramps; back pain; warmth
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Under £10
Under €10
“A rechargeable heating pad. Mine was £20 but I reckon you could get them cheaper now as I got it years ago. Good for bed, the car, anything really.”
Reddit · UK
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Bathroom & Self-care
Good towels / bathrobe
For comfort
Under €50
Under £25
Under €50
“…Then I saw it was for the road, and the thing I use most often in the car is a Meguiars Water Magnet microfibre drying towel which I got from Halfords for about the same money.…”
Reddit · UK
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Clothing & Accessories
Merino / Darn Tough socks
For warm, dry feet; lasts years
Under €50
Under £50
Under €50
“…I guess probably arbon wool socks, which I wear everywhere and cost about £20 per pair.…”
Reddit · UK
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Fitness
Kettlebell
For full-body home workout
See price on Amazon.ie
Under £50
Under €25
“…Too bad it's getting too small for us now (kids) :) Medium: I bought a smart trainer and a Zwift (virtual cycling) subscription - together with a few kettlebells I can get extremely good workouts in at home.…”
Reddit · EU
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Home
Dehumidifier
For damp & mould; dries laundry indoors
Under €250
Under £250
Under €100
“A dehumidifier. Saves money because I never need to use my tumble drier, makes my flat feel warmer, don't need to crack windows to deal with dampness, and most importantly prevents mold and improves my breathing and overall health.”
Reddit · UK
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Kitchen
Electric / gooseneck / instant kettle
For fast hot water; tea; pour-over
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Under £100
Under €50
“Boiling water tap. Now I’ve had one I’m never going back.”
Reddit · UK
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Kitchen
Blender / NutriBullet
For smoothies; more fruit & veg
See price on Amazon.ie
Under £100
Under €250
“A mini bullet blender. Smoothies, milkshakes, sauces, cocktails, pesto, hummus all in under a minute. Making me eat healthier too !”
Reddit · UK
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Bathroom & Self-care
Safety razor
For better shave; cheap blades
Under €50
Under £50
Under €50
“A safety razor. I can't use electric razors as they give me a rash, so had used Gilettes with the disposable head for years. Moved to a safety razor to cut down on waste, and it's wonderful. The morning shave routine is now a bit of me time rather than a chore to complete. Plus it works out a lot cheaper!”
Reddit · UK
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Kitchen
Slow cooker
For cheap batch meals
See price on Amazon.ie
Under £50
Under €100
“Slow cooker. Actually a gift but I'm sure it cost a lot less than £50. Put every thing in it on a morning, come back 8 hours later to the sofest, tastest meat you've ever tasted.”
Reddit · UK
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Sleep
Analog alarm clock
For phone out of bedroom
Under €50
Under £25
Under €25
“…I’m a much happier person now and don’t spend all day in bed anymore wallowing in self pity as I now have a furry alarm clock telling me it’s breakfast time as soon as the sun comes up.…”
Reddit · UK
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Kitchen
Ninja / multi-function grill, toastie maker
For quick meals
Over €250
See price on Amazon.co.uk
Under €250
“…A panini press. We eat a lot of paninis and quesadillas and I've been making paninis by putting a pan on top of them (in the bottom pan) and weighing it down with soup cans.…”
Reddit · UK
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Health & Recovery
Massage gun
For sore muscles; back pain
Under €100
Under £50
Under €100
“Handheld percussion massager. My recovery from aches and pains has been significantly better without a doubt. (Esp as I try to stick to an exercise routine lol).”
Reddit · Ireland
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Fitness
Adjustable dumbbells
For home strength training
Under €250
Under £250
Under €250
“…Alternatively, £70 on some cast iron plates for dumbbells. For £270 in total I don't have to bother with a gym membership to stay fit and you can manage it for so much less money than I've spent.”
Reddit · UK
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Bathroom & Self-care
Squatty Potty / toilet stool
For easier bowel movements
Under €50
Under £25
Under €25
“Squatty Potty. Now the poo flows out of me like a liberated Free Willy”
Reddit · UK
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Bathroom & Self-care
Floss picks / interdental brushes
For easier flossing
Under €25
Under £10
Under €25
“A travel water flosser but probably not suitable for secret Santa! If she’s a tea or coffee drinker some nice ones. Or Elizabeth Arden 8 hour lip balm. Or L’occitane shea butter stocking filler set from ASOS.”
Reddit · UK
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Tools & Garden
Pocket knife / box cutter
For open boxes; everyday carry
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Under £50
Under €25
“…Also having a nice letter opener makes me more likely to open my mail right away, and a pack of little cloud-shaped box cutters means I open packages right away so they don't pile up.…”
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Kitchen
Instant-read / meat thermometer
For perfect meat; food safety
Under €50
Under £25
Under €25
“> What cost you £15 or less that's changed your life? Perhaps "changed my life" is a bit strong, but I bought a cheap meat thermometer some years ago (I think it was around a tenner) and it has significantly improved my cooking.”
Reddit · UK
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Electronics
AirTag / Bluetooth tracker
For never lose keys/luggage
Under €250
Under £100
Under €100
“Seconded, I've got smart plugs and bulbs too, and I think they're great. A tile tracker for my wallet has saved so much stress, especially being able to ring it or quickly check I haven't left it somewhere. I'm tempted to buy more of them for the other things I regularly misplace.”
Reddit · UK
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Fitness
Doorway pull-up bar
For home strength training
Under €50
Under £50
Under €50
“About 100 euro worth of gym equipment for at home . Second hand Dumbells, trx ropes, pull up bar. I've been consistently training 3-4 times a week for the last 2 years. So much stronger, fitter and look much better. Small investment, great rewards (if you are dedicated and consistent)”
Reddit · Ireland
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Sleep
Sunrise alarm / wake-up light
For easier mornings; phone out of bedroom
Under €250
Under £100
Under €250
“Lumie sunrise simulator alarm clock. No more groggy wake ups and improved my sleep and my mood. And an aero press for single cup coffee.”
Reddit · UK
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Fitness
Fitness tracker / Oura / Whoop
For steps; sleep tracking
Under €250
Under £100
Under €250
“Fitbit tracker and airfryer. Tracker to get an estimation of calories and I like looking at stats as I'm a nerd and the airfryer as it's just made cooking easier, It's all I cook use for cooking now. The two of them helped my shift 20kg of blubber in two months.”
Reddit · Ireland
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Kitchen
Water filter (jug/RO)
For better-tasting water; less bottled
Under €50
Under £25
Under €50
“We recently installed an under sink water filter that removes chlorine and microplastics ect. Didn't take long to plumb in and was only 45 quid. You can tell the water tastes better immediately and it is reducing the amount of fizzy drinks we consume which is a bonus and probably better for our health in the long run.”
Reddit · UK
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Health & Recovery
Arch-support insoles
For foot & back pain
Under €25
Under £50
Under €50
“Custom made insoles. I have high arches that collapse when I put weight on them, causing everything to be out of alignment and walking to be incredibly painful. The arches have been the single biggest thing that has made a difference to my daily pain levels.”
Reddit · UK
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Electronics
Apple Watch / smartwatch
For activity; notifications; health
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Under £250
Under €250
“Garmin Smartwatch and stainless steel pan ( no non stick coating ) The watch because all the stats motivate me to exercise more, sleep better and take care of my self better. The stainless steel pan cause it sears meat so much better than the non stick stuff”
Reddit · Ireland
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Bathroom & Self-care
Shower head / filter / bath
For better shower
Under €50
Under £10
Under €50
“Rain shower!!! I rent right now and we have one of those plasticky electric showers that have a handle and only let you spray yourself rather than take a proper shower, so I KNOW this will be the first thing I buy and install once I get myself a house.”
Reddit · UK
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Health & Recovery
Foam roller
For back & muscle knots
Under €50
Under £10
Under €50
“A foam roller. About £15 and it completely changed my recovery after the gym. Used it every single day for the past two years. Underrated purchase.”
Reddit · UK
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Home
Long shoehorn
For shoes on standing
Under €25
Under £25
Under €25
“Silly thing, and I’m promise I’m not *too much* of an old man at 35, but **a shoe horn**. I find shoes last longer and you don’t have a tendency to damage the back of the shoe. Obviously great for smarter shoes but equally good for nice trainers!”
Reddit · UK
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Kitchen
BBQ / pizza oven
For outdoor cooking
Over €250
Under £250
See price on Amazon.de
“BBQ. Buy a good one for €600 and have decades of joy from it. Also get charcoal. Gas is good but charcoal has a whole learning element. And is very satisfying to cook on. Best thing about this joy is your family and friends or just you can enjoy it.”
Reddit · Ireland
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Motion-sensor night / LED lights
For safe night walking
See price on Amazon.ie
Under £25
Under €25
“Motion sensor nightlights on the stairs and in the bathroom. The ones we have are rechargable and were really affordable. No fumbling for phone torch or having to put lights on when everyone is sleeping etc. Plus, you feel like you are in a music video when you walk down the stairs!”
Reddit · UK
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Air purifier
For allergies; dust; smoke
Over €250
Under £100
Under €250
“I got a Dyson fan / air purifier /heater. Sits on beside locker. About €300 when I got it a number of years ago. Too warm in summer put on fan. Too warm at night put on fan in night mode. Only sitting in one room and don't want to stick heating on, put it on heat for a few mins to get toasty.”
Reddit · Ireland
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Coffee
French press / cafetière
For cheap good coffee
Under €25
Under £50
Under €50
“A French press. Roast and ground is leagues better than instant coffee. Don't even have to get fancy with it, I use the vacuum sealed packs from lidl most of the time.”
Reddit · UK
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Clothing & Accessories
Driving / sunglasses
For eye comfort
Under €50
Under £10
Under €25
“Glasses. You don't notice how bad your eyesight has gotten until the optomatrist compares it for you. As a side note - recently went on holiday - prescription sunglasses. Bomber!”
Reddit · UK
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Keeping Warm
Oil-filled radiator / electric heater
For heat one room cheaply
Under €100
Under £50
Under €100
“I got a Dyson fan / air purifier /heater. Sits on beside locker. About €300 when I got it a number of years ago. Too warm in summer put on fan. Too warm at night put on fan in night mode. Only sitting in one room and don't want to stick heating on, put it on heat for a few mins to get toasty.”
Reddit · Ireland
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Clothing & Accessories
Cashmere / merino layer
For warm & light
Under €100
Under £100
Under €100
“…In a similar vein, a good quality throw for the bed - I bought a cashmere throw from John Lewis last summer for £53 and it’s super warm and so soft to wrap up in or have ontop of the bed during these bastard cold nights.”
Reddit · UK
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Fitness
Walking pad / under-desk treadmill
For steps while working
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Under £250
Under €100
“Electric blanket in winter (cost pennies to run and gets very warm), a walking pad (I work from home and live in Manchester where it’s always raining) and cat sitting - cost me £15 one off fee for a Rover account and I make good money as a side hustle and get unlimited cuddles from all the cats I babysit!”
Reddit · UK
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Health & Recovery
Menstrual cup / period pants
For comfort; saves money
Under €25
Under £25
Under €25
“Mooncup reusable menstrual cup. Saved me a bomb over the years, better for the planet, less to worry about it.”
Reddit · UK
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Kitchen
Sous vide
For perfect meat effortlessly
Over €250
Under £250
Under €250
“Sous vide and bread maker. Sous vide is a game changer, especially for steak. Bread maker is awesome too, put it on a timer and wake up to fresh loaves in the morning, not good on the waist but everything about bread is better when it’s fresh.”
Reddit · UK
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Kitchen
Digital kitchen scale
For baking; portion tracking
Under €10
Under £10
Under €25
“Digital kitchen scale, potato ricer, this little zip up pouch I keep my electronics in for commuting, and a tiny towel rail that clips over the top of a kitchen cabinet door next to the sink.”
Reddit · UK
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Fitness
Garmin / GPS sports watch
For running, sleep & recovery tracking
Under €250
Under £250
Under €250
“Garmin Smartwatch and stainless steel pan ( no non stick coating ) The watch because all the stats motivate me to exercise more, sleep better and take care of my self better. The stainless steel pan cause it sears meat so much better than the non stick stuff”
Reddit · Ireland
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Coffee
Nespresso / pod coffee machine
For quick café coffee at home
See price on Amazon.ie
Under £250
Under €100
“…For example during all the floods in cork this last few weeks I was able to do my running indoors :) If running isn't your thing I absolutely adore my nespresso machine.…”
Reddit · Ireland
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Home
Steam mop / spin mop
For clean floors faster
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Under £50
Under €100
“A steam cleaner for the floor. I don't usually gush over household appliances but this thing is awesome. Everything deep clean, no soap, no sticking your hands in icky water.”
Reddit · Germany
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Sleep
Blackout curtains / blinds
For dark bedroom; better sleep
Under €25
Under £25
Under €25
“Blackout blinds. Although if you stay over at someone's house that don't have them you'll be very sad and very tired.”
Reddit · UK
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Diffuser / candles / incense
For ambience
See price on Amazon.ie
Under £25
Under €25
“Some flicking electric candles. They look great this time of year. Wax melts and some good quality essential oils to top them up. Fur or chenille throws to snuggle under when you get cold. Can you tell I've switched to winter mode?”
Reddit · UK
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Coffee
Milk frother
For lattes/matcha at home
See price on Amazon.ie
Under £50
Under €50
“Not sure if it’s classed as Low-Tech but having a coffee machine and milk frother at home saves me spending £3/£4 at Costa/Starbucks everyday for my morning coffee.…”
Reddit · UK
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Bathroom & Self-care
Toilet brush / plunger / loo stuff
For cleaning
Under €50
Under £10
Under €10
“Honestly the best thing is a really decent pair of boots. Ones that you can wear all day and last for decades. I have a pair of Solovairs and wouldn't swap them for anything. Oh, and my heated toilet seat.”
Reddit · UK
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Kitchen
Countertop ice maker
For ice on tap
See price on Amazon.ie
Under £100
Under €100
“I don't know why I care but why does this fairly niche topic come up almost every day? Is it AstroTurf marketing for rice makers, extra long charging cables and knife sharpeners?”
Reddit · UK
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Clothing & Accessories
Rain jacket / umbrella / wellies
For stay dry
Under €50
Under £25
Under €50
“Wellies, stopped me getting trench foot after dog walks”
Reddit · UK
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Health & Recovery
Blue-light glasses
For eye strain; headaches
Under €25
Under £10
Under €25
“>cheap film camera >lamy safari/pilot metro fountainpen >blue blocker glasses >midori/hobonichi notebooks >subscription for a mag/audiobooks >used leather jacket >le creuset or hasami coffee cup >japanese steel kitchen knife >chef press If you're lucky or hunt deals you can get”
X · Elsewhere
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Coffee
Pour-over dripper (V60 / Chemex)
For better coffee
Under €50
Under £50
Under €25
“A set of things: pour over coffee gear Insanely great morning ritual where the first you do is hands on craft and you have to live with an excellent or mediocre cup of coffee depending on how much care you put into it”
X · Elsewhere
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Health & Recovery
Massage cushion / neck massager / TENS
For pain relief
See price on Amazon.ie
Under £50
Under €50
“Electric massage pillow. It’s fixed so much of my leg pain from strained muscles.”
Reddit · UK
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Tools & Garden
Cordless drill / impact driver
For DIY
Over €250
Under £100
Under €250
“Wall scanner for when I need to drill the walls King duvet in a double bed Bedbric memory foam pillow £25 (bought after a car crash) Tapo cctv £20 that caught said car crash on camera as it happened outside my house.…”
Reddit · UK
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Sleep
Mattress topper
For comfier bed cheaply
See price on Amazon.ie
Under £50
Under €50
“£25 - 10cm deep mattress topper. My sleep has dramatically improved. £9 - a pineapple slicer/corer/peeler. I was spending a bloody fortune on the convenience of sliced fruit at the shops. Now I get 4x as much for a little over £1.”
Reddit · UK
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Home
Humidifier
For dry air; sinuses
See price on Amazon.ie
Under £100
Under €50
“I have to say it's my humidifier, I have a bad skin condition, and am on immunosuppressants for it but the only way to ease the sore skin is to have humidifiers running all day, especially in summer when it warms up and pollen is int he air because I react to it. Without the humidifier I was suffering badly, now it only kicks in when pollen is medium/high and it's nowhere near as bad as it was”
Reddit · UK
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Work & Focus
Ergonomic / MX Master / vertical mouse
For wrist pain; productivity
Under €100
Under £100
Under €100
“…I have also ordered an ergonomic mouse, footrest and wrist support pads, which I think will help with the ergonomics of my home workstation.”
Reddit · UK
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Garment steamer
For no ironing
Under €250
Under £25
Under €50
“A steamer. I initially only bought a cheap one for ~20€ because I was a bridesmaid last year and I had to travel which made the dress look all crinkled. But I realized I enjoy steaming clothes lol. Now I steam all my shirts and pants before wearing. Only takes 5 minutes and clothes look so much better and neat.”
Reddit · Germany
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Home
Cleaning products (The Pink Stuff, Scrub Daddy, microfibre)
For easier cleaning
Under €25
Under £25
Under €10
“Cheap microfibre cloth from Wilkos. Doesn't leave smudges on glasses, unlike the cloth from Specsavers. Started leaving fibres behind after a year, but you can either get a new one or use the Specsavers-style cloth to wipe off the fibres.”
Reddit · UK
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Kitchen
Food containers / meal-prep boxes
For meal prep; lunches
Under €50
Under £50
Under €50
“Glass food containers, are a real game changer. Bought 18, all the same size so the lids fit everything, initially for food prep but still used daily for leftovers and lunches. We’ve lost one or two over the years but the rest are as good as new, no stains from sauces and there’s always one available. Well worth it!”
Reddit · UK
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Fitness
Jump / skipping rope
For cardio anywhere
Under €10
Under £10
Under €25
“Tough choice between 1) @Crossrope jump rope - sturdy workout tool that can be used almost anywhere and 2) @ShokzUSA open-ear workout headphones that stay in place and don't take away situational awareness”
X · EU
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Travel & Commute
Phone holder / mount (plane, car, bed)
For hands-free viewing
Under €10
Under £10
Under €10
“Some crappy Chinese phone holder for my car that also wirelessly charges my phone. The arms open when you put your hand close to it and automatically close. Had it about 7 years now. Thought it'd be broken after a month.”
Reddit · UK
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Fitness
Yoga mat
For stretching; home workouts
Under €25
Under £10
Under €25
“i brought a 1.8m by 1m piece of plywood. Put in on my bed. Then put a yoga mat on top of that. Helps my back pain immensely”
Reddit · UK
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Travel & Commute
Packing cubes
For organised luggage
Under €50
Under £25
Under €50
“I’m an over packer and packing cubes have saved my life. I’ve been in Europe this winter and they’re great for packing down all my bulky layers. Also this may be controversial but I always bring a little black dress and I’ve used it to go to clubs/bars/raves/dates in several countries.”
Reddit · EU
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Fitness
Resistance bands
For home gym in a drawer
See price on Amazon.ie
Under £10
Under €50
“…if you're feeling splurgey get an incline bench to pair with the dumbbells, lets you access a lot more grab some resistance bands/maybe a pull up bar that fits on a doorframe you can get a pretty good routine from just those.…”
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Clothing & Accessories
Recovery slides / sliders
For comfy feet at home
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Under £100
Under €100
“£100 tempur memory foam pillow £30 crocs for hard floors/ garden £600 coffee machine / grinder The best way to spend 1k”
Reddit · UK
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Bathroom & Self-care
Tongue scraper
For fresher breath
Under €25
Under £10
Under €10
“A tongue scraper! Spent £2.99 on it 20 years ago and have used it every day since. Probably the most value i've got out of any money I ever spent. After brushing, my mouth just feels dirty now if I don't clean my tongue, tongues have way more bacteria than teeth!”
Reddit · UK
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Tools & Garden
Head torch / headlamp
For hands-free light
Under €25
Under £25
Under €25
“* laser printer - so much less hassle than inkjet. * led lenser head torch. For night running or anything else really. * bialetti stove-top coffee maker Not really under £500 as it's a monthly expense, but contact lenses. They really make sport and outdoors stuff much more enjoyable.”
Reddit · UK
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Kitchen
SodaStream / sparkling water maker
For replace bottled fizzy drinks
Under €250
Under £100
Under €100
“It was over £100 so maybe not cheap up front but on a cost per use basis, amazing value. My Aarke water carbonator. Fizzy water all day! Cold fizzy water! And no plastic. No waste. Brilliant.”
Reddit · UK
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Home
Handheld / desk / tower fan
For cooling
Under €25
Under £25
Under €25
“A pedestal fan for the bedroom that has 39 speed settings instead of the usual 3, including some that are very slow and inaudible. A gentle waft of air makes all the difference and the absence of a helicopter takes off noise is quite conducive to sleep.”
Reddit · UK
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Coffee
Moka pot
For stovetop espresso
Under €50
Under £50
Under €25
“Bialetti mocha pot, the 6 cup size that makes the perfect 1.5 mug portion every morning. At some point was tempted by the 3 grand La Marzocco but my reasonable self made calculations and tastings that concluded the mocha pot as an absolute winner.”
Reddit · UK
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Coffee
Burr coffee grinder
For better coffee
Under €250
Under £250
Under €250
“Sit/stand desk for WFH Burring coffee grinder (DeLonghi one) Aeropress coffee machine (have an espresso maker but aeropress is faster, same good coffee) Smart thermostat and TRVs (tado) On my list to get: Better pillow Cordless vac (sorry, Henry) New front door (current one leaks cold air in, and is just shite!)”
Reddit · UK
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Electronics
Extension lead / travel adapter
For outlets where needed
See price on Amazon.ie
Under £10
Under €25
“I’m a BDM and my first year when I’d been in the company 3 months, someone bought me a really nice travel adaptor set which I still use to this day.…”
Reddit · UK
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Health & Recovery
Vitamin D / supplements
For winter energy (high latitudes)
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Under £25
Under €25
“**Vitamin D tablets** for this winter. Helps reduce seasonal affective disorder. A £6 **slim silicone jar spatula** for getting out the last bits of stuff in a jam jar, etc. A **2 meter long USB-C wire** for charging phones or devices. Just one extra meter helps a lot.”
Reddit · UK
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Coffee
Ember heated mug / mug warmer
For coffee stays hot
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“I bought an Ember mug, people will hate you, they'll make fun of you, tear you apart, you'll be poor, but you will have hot tea from start to end, at the exact degree you want it.”
Reddit · UK
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Keeping Warm
Smart thermostat / TRVs
For lower heating bills
Under €250
Under £250
Under €250
“To be honest been contemplating deleting reddit. It's so handy to tap into hive mind, but fuck me it's full of absolute cunts sometimes. I find it gets to me almost if not more than Facebook /Instagram do.”
Reddit · UK
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Health & Recovery
Nasal rinse / neti pot
For sinus relief
Under €50
Under £25
Under €50
“Under $5k was lasik. Life changing for me. Under $250 was my Navage. It helps a huge amount when I’m spending time in high elevation, dry area.”
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Work & Focus
Laptop stand
For neck pain
Under €50
Under £10
Under €25
“->A golden retriever ->Non-Electric Bidet Toilet Seat ->airpods pro -> electric blank for in bed ->moft laptop stand ->laserprinter”
X · EU
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Travel & Commute
Car gadgets (jump starter, tyre inflator, ice scraper)
For
Under €100
Under £100
See price on Amazon.de
“£7 extending brush with an ice scraper on the other end - great for getting rid of snow, or even bird crap. And ice obvs.”
Reddit · UK
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Health & Recovery
Magnesium (glycinate)
For sleep; cramps
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Under £25
Under €25
“Regular Magnesium (there are 5 different sorts so it can take some time to find your one/blend that works best for you) and daily vitamin d & k2 was a life changer for me”
Reddit · UK
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Home
Heated clothes airer / drying rack
For dry clothes indoors without tumble dryer
Under €250
Under £100
Under €100
“Dehumidifier. Got rid of the tumble dryer because of it. We dry the clothes and towels etc. in the box room on an airer overnight and they’re dry in the morning. Efficient too. In winter we’d stick it on the landing and leave it on during the day to help with condensation.”
Reddit · UK
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Washing line / drying rack
For dry laundry
Under €50
Under £25
Under €50
“I've never had much luck with the heated clothes horse - it just dries the bit that touches the hot bar so you have to constantly move them, the ones that come with an enclosure to trap the hot air are where it's at.”
Reddit · UK
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Bathroom & Self-care
Daily face sunscreen
For skin protection; anti-ageing
Under €50
Under £50
Under €25
“Sunscreen would be a top contender! Here with my Grandma, who worked outside most of her life but was a very early and evangelical adopter of sunscreen. She was in her early 80s here.”
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Work & Focus
Mechanical keyboard
For typing comfort
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Under £100
Under €250
“A good mechanical keyboard. Sounds silly, but when you're coding 9-11 PM on a tiny crappy keyboard, ergonomics matter. The $400 one changed everything.”
X · EU
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Electronics
Handheld game console (Steam Deck / retro)
For fun; replaces doomscrolling
Under €250
Under £250
Under €250
“…Besides this, when I travelled a lot: - Nintendo Switch; - Noise canceling in ear phones (Soundcore); - eReader (Kobo).…”
Reddit · EU
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Kitchen
Garlic press / crusher
For faster prep
Under €50
Under £10
Under €25
“Good quality kitchen things like garlic crusher, tin opener, lime squeezer, and more expensive - three good knives. Makes cooking way mire satisfying.”
Reddit · UK
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Home
Pet gear (dog, cat, litter robot, GPS collar)
For
Under €250
Under £25
Under €50
“…Front clipping dog harness- (for my dog) eliminated pulling and is comfortable for the pup, makes our walks relaxed and pleasant.…”
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Health & Recovery
Creatine
For strength; cognition
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Under £50
Under €10
“kettlebell set. 8kg, 12kg, 16kg, 24kg. Bought for $200 from a colleague over a decade ago. Helps me keep baseline fitness when I'm busy. Next: creatine. Amazing stuff.”
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Work & Focus
Phone blocker (Brick) / dumb phone / timed lock box
For less phone addiction
See price on Amazon.ie
Under £50
Under €50
“Don't take your phone to bed. You could either get an alarm clock or a second dumb phone which works as an alarm and also allows people to call you in emergencies, set it up with call forwarding. I probably read about 5 books between the ages of 20 and 30, I'm reading a book a month now.”
Reddit · UK
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Travel & Commute
Travel neck pillow
For sleep on planes
Under €25
Under £25
Under €25
“…Memory foam pillow, specifically a V/neck pillow: provides firm elevation for the head and also great support for your “top” arm if you’re a side sleeper Houseplants: they don’t do much if I’m being honest but they just kind of lift the room, especially the larger ones provided you have room for them.”
Reddit · UK
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Clothing & Accessories
Slim wallet / key organiser
For less pocket bulk
Under €100
Under £100
Under €100
“Some of the things that come to mind would be my Secrid wallet, my Leatherman REV that has been through a lot including being dropped into a lake and being recovered after two days and my Orbitkey key organiser.…”
Reddit · EU
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Fitness
Gymnastic rings
For bodyweight strength
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Under £25
Under €50
“Something people haven't mentioned yet, but gymnastic rings are pretty amazing if you're into that type of training.…”
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Work & Focus
Portable / second monitor
For productivity
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Under £100
Under €100
“A second monitor. Programming and schoolwork became so much easier.”
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Bathroom & Self-care
Heated towel rail / towel warmer
For warm towels; dries towels
Under €100
Under £50
Under €100
“Digital kitchen scale, potato ricer, this little zip up pouch I keep my electronics in for commuting, and a tiny towel rail that clips over the top of a kitchen cabinet door next to the sink.”
Reddit · UK
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Health & Recovery
SAD lamp / light therapy lamp
For dark winters; mood
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Under £100
Under €250
“Daylight lamp for SAD. Proper non-crappy, non-small one. Also a dehumidifier, although it's of limited use if you can't put the heating on too.”
Reddit · UK
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Work & Focus
Footrest / seat cushion / lumbar support
For posture
Under €50
Under £25
Under €25
“A decent chair with lumbar support for long work hours. None of this RGB lit, massaging with a cup holder and leg rest with 1000 vibration functions crap. Just a standard, comfortable office chair.”
Reddit · UK
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Travel & Commute
Packable tote / reusable bag
For shopping bag always on hand
Under €10
Under £10
Under €10
“- A packable tote bag to keep in my purse for random purchases - brown paper bags are so flimsy - I always make room for a large leather tote for overflow if I’m going to be in Europe or somewhere with good shopping because I can then check my carry on and use the tote as my carry on. I snagged a huge Cuyana pebble leather bag from Goodwill and it’s been my go-to, but any “nice” tote will do - pow”
Reddit · EU
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Electronics
Mesh Wi-Fi / router
For reliable internet
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Under €250
“…DNS filter - bit more than just buy it and you're done, but you get a cheap raspberry pi, set up pihole, and configure your router to use it then watch as ads disappear from your home network.…”
Reddit · UK
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Kitchen
Loose-leaf tea / teapot / tea infuser
For tea ritual
Under €50
Under £25
Under €50
“Sea chi - isle of kerra tea (it's loose leaf) and you can probably get a couple of packs for that. It's honestly some of the nicest herbal tea I order and changed my life for had it on my honeymoon at Kerra isle off the coast of Oban”
Reddit · UK
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Health & Recovery
Lacrosse / massage ball
For release knots
Under €10
Under £10
Under €10
“- Electric blanket - Borg/teddy bear bedding - Vitamin d - Dyson hair dryer - garnier banana hair mask - a foam roller/spiky massage ball”
X · UK
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Bathroom & Self-care
Moisturiser / skincare (CeraVe etc.)
For dry skin
Under €25
Under £25
Under €25
“…Still use toothpaste first tho ), moisturizer, helps to soothe sun burns, it also replaced my make up remover wipes(≈5€), my hair loss supplement(25€) and I haven’t bought these expensive body butters(28€) in months.…”
Reddit · EU
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Work & Focus
Monitor light bar / desk lamp
For eye strain
Under €250
Under £100
Under €100
“I never thought that light bards would be such a dividing topic, but it sure seems that people have their preferences for how to light an interior space.…”
Reddit · Elsewhere
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Home
Laundry sorter / mesh bags / Vanish
For easier laundry
Under €100
Under £50
Under €100
“…I don't mean a laundry basket, which I use when clothes need a wash, or a wardrobe, which I use when clothes are clean and need storing, but a kind of middle ground for that jumper that I wore today and want to wear tomorrow.…”
Reddit · UK
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Tools & Garden
Garden tools (secateurs, robot mower, hose)
For easier gardening
Under €50
Under £10
Under €25
“Got a battery powered lightweight strimmer for around €70. Been a game changer in the garden, compared to the heavy petrol one I was using prior.”
Reddit · Ireland
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Kitchen
Stand mixer
For baking
Over €250
Under £250
Under €250
“…I had a large XL Kenwood Chef for when I’m having a proper full day in the kitchen but for ‘price per use’, it’s definitely eating its keep.”
Reddit · Ireland
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Travel & Commute
Hanging toiletry bag
For organised travel
Under €50
Under £25
Under €25
“…Worth it: - toiletry bag. I rolled my eyes at this at first and thought it was silly to pay $50 for a toiletry bag when I could use multiple ziploc bags.…”
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Kitchen
Vegetable chopper / mandoline
For faster prep
Under €25
Under £25
Under €25
“…What’s mad is you realise that life was mostly solved by the 80’s with electric teas maids, remote controls, food processors, electric hostess trolley, Corby trouser presses etc.…”
Reddit · UK
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Home
Pedal bin / good trash can
For tidy kitchen
Under €100
Under £50
Under €100
“Multiples- scissors in kitchen, office and bedroom, little trash cans in each room, clothes basket in each bedroom and laundry room, tape in multiple places, a dose of my meds in my purse and desk at work ( in case I forget), extra keys for each vehicle.”
Reddit · Elsewhere
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Electronics
Open-ear / bone-conduction headphones
For safe running/commuting audio
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Under £250
See price on Amazon.de
“Tough choice between 1) @Crossrope jump rope - sturdy workout tool that can be used almost anywhere and 2) @ShokzUSA open-ear workout headphones that stay in place and don't take away situational awareness”
X · EU
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Kitchen
Bread maker
For fresh bread cheaply
Over €250
Under £250
Under €250
“Bread maker, £10 on Facebook, makes at least one loaf a week, perfectly. Cheaper and healthier, plus the SMELL!”
Reddit · UK
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Health & Recovery
Acupressure mat
For relaxation; back pain
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Under £25
Under €25
“Shakti Mat for under a 100 euro (amazon cheapie to try the notion of it out first is 30 ish real shakti is 60ish) Life Changing Item Into the big money? Electrolysis hair removal. Spent a fortune on it, but it's amazing.”
Reddit · Ireland
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Tools & Garden
Cordless leaf blower
For clear leaves; dry car
Under €250
Under £100
Under €100
“Small electric leaf blower. In our small courtyard area of our condo, this Texas live oak tree makes a complete mess shedding leaves almost constantly. After the initial two attempts to sweep them, I just gave in and got a little Toro leaf blower. So quick and so easy!”
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Home
Label maker
For organisation
Under €250
Under £250
Under €250
“This is more of a work thing: I have to make labels and label equipment and stuff all the time. I got a tiny label printer that Bluetooth connects to my phone. The labels come out great and the phone makes it so easy to format them. Way better than something like a Dymo.”
Reddit · Elsewhere
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Bathroom & Self-care
Lip balm
For cracked lips
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Under £10
Under €10
“A travel water flosser but probably not suitable for secret Santa! If she’s a tea or coffee drinker some nice ones. Or Elizabeth Arden 8 hour lip balm. Or L’occitane shea butter stocking filler set from ASOS.”
Reddit · UK
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Keeping Warm
Wearable blanket / Oodie / dryrobe
For stay warm without heating
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Under £25
Under €50
“…And finally, to be comfy AF: Oodie (search for it, if you live in really cold countries with poor heating systems like I do).”
Reddit · EU
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Home
Water leak alarm / smoke & CO alarm
For early warning
Under €100
Under £25
Under €50
“Carbon monoxide alarm. Currently at Download fest - it’s pissing down as usual so couldn’t open the tent much for ventilation but I wanted to do a coffee and some breakfast on my new stove. Kept an eye on that monitor and opened the doors when the monitor started changing. Very useful, and potentially life saving.”
Reddit · UK
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Travel & Commute
Wet bag / dry bag
For separate wet clothes
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Under £10
Under €10
“Stuffable nylon laundry bag, nice hand cream and chapstick (for the flight), tiny bag with a yankable handle for the top of my bag where I keep chargers + other stuff I want easy access to”
Reddit · Elsewhere
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Tools & Garden
Pressure washer
For clean patio, car
Under €100
Under £100
Under €100
“…A twist nozzle hose end is almost as good as a pressure washer (can remove dirt from concrete).…”
Reddit · Elsewhere
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Electronics
Bluetooth car adapter / FM transmitter
For music in old cars
Under €25
Under £10
Under €25
“Bluetooth receiver / transmitter that lets me play music from my phone through the car radio of my old car. Plugs into the 12v / cigarette lighter, pairs with my phone, picks a blank band on my radio automatically. Works a treat.”
Reddit · UK
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Keeping Warm
Heated gilet / jacket / slippers
For warm cheaply
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Under £50
Under €50
“I suffer with terrible back pain made worse by an active job, I recently bought a 12v heated seat cover for my work van and it soothes my back massively on my commute home! It cost like £12.”
Reddit · UK
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Work & Focus
Sand / kitchen / visual timer
For focus; pomodoro
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Under £10
Under €10
“- Chefnfresh citrus juicer - zeroll ice cream scoop - Alexa show for kitchen timer - kohler dish scraper - thermopop - di pro spatula - anker power bank - oxo butter dish - a room evaporative humidifier - Kasa smart plugs - micro fiber cloth for cleaning - Jlb quantum usb microphone for wfh - glass chair mat - magnetic microwave food cover”
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Work & Focus
Monitor arm
For ergonomics; desk space
Under €50
Under £25
Under €25
“a monitor arm. not the monitor, the arm. it moved the screen about four inches and quietly fixed a neck thing i had spent two years blaming on sleep.”
X · Elsewhere
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Sleep
Mouth tape
For nasal breathing; snoring
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Under £10
Under €25
“3M Micropore tape To tape my mouth shut when I go to sleep.…”
Reddit · UK
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Travel & Commute
Bike lights / lock / helmet / panniers
For safe cycling
Under €25
Under £25
Under €25
“Panniers for my bicycle: Vaude Aqua Back Use it for grocery runs with my bike a lot. No sweaty back, stable and can hold a lot and I get back home quick despite the distance between the local Aldi and my place. Pretty much a shopping trolley but much better. Also use it a lot for longer bike tours.”
Reddit · Germany
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Clothing & Accessories
Rechargeable hand warmers
For warm hands
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Under £25
Under €25
“Electric hand warmer! It is 0°f right now and my lap/hands are toasty. Not BIFL, but they last way longer and work way better than the disposable ones. And it can also charge my phone!”
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Fitness
Padel / tennis racket
For social exercise
Under €100
Under £100
Under €100
“A secondhand tennis racket. There are free courts in many places around the UK as well as low cost/community tennis groups. An 8kg kettlebell. Great for fitness. Actually, it was free from Freecycle but you can definitely buy one for under £50!”
Reddit · UK
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Home
Wool dryer balls
For faster drying; softer clothes
Under €10
Under £10
Under €10
“Dryer balls. They cost like $15 and you never need fabric softener or dryer sheets ever again. I’ve saved hundreds, if not thousands of dollars.”
Reddit · Elsewhere
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Health & Recovery
Blood pressure monitor
For health tracking
Under €250
Under £100
Under €100
“Blood Pressure monitor (have realized the deep, deep interconnectivity between my thoughts and my health)”
X · Elsewhere
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Health & Recovery
Hearing aids / ear wax kit
For hearing
See price on Amazon.ie
Under £10
Under €25
“Otex Express Ear Wax Removal Kit. Basically a rubber bulb with spout that you can fill with pre boiled lukewarm water and rinse your lug out removing any blockage, resulting in a glorious orgasmic release.”
Reddit · UK
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Bathroom & Self-care
Hydroxyapatite toothpaste
For enamel
Under €25
Under £10
Under €25
“Oneblade Apagard Premio nanohydroxyapatite toothpaste Allbirds Cruiser”
X · Elsewhere
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Home
Shopping trolley / bag-for-life
For carry shopping
Under €25
Under £25
Under €50
“Panniers for my bicycle: Vaude Aqua Back Use it for grocery runs with my bike a lot. No sweaty back, stable and can hold a lot and I get back home quick despite the distance between the local Aldi and my place. Pretty much a shopping trolley but much better. Also use it a lot for longer bike tours.”
Reddit · Germany
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Health & Recovery
Electrolytes (LMNT etc.)
For hydration; energy
Under €100
Under £50
Under €10
“…a cotton handkerchief, allergy meds, tums, advil, electrolytes powder, tea bags and sweetener of choice.…”
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Health & Recovery
L-theanine
For calm focus
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Under £25
Under €25
“Magnesium with ashwaganda and l-theanine before bed. I sleep the WHOLE night now. No more waking up in the middle of the night amd bring awake for hours. Game changer!!”
Reddit · Elsewhere
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Home
Baby gear (bottle prep, carrier, monitor)
For
See price on Amazon.ie
Under £50
Under €50
“Snoo. It is an expensive baby crib with smart features and an app. The Snoo has added a number of hours per week to our (parents!) sleep schedule and aided sleep tracking. This makes baby’s sleep schedule planning, and just about everything else in life, slightly easier to get through when you have a newborn.”
Hacker News · Elsewhere
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Keeping Warm
Draught excluder / insulation
For warmer home; lower bills
Under €25
Under £25
Under €25
“air fryer omg its so useful. the also the old smart thermostat, draught strips etc”
Reddit · UK
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