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27 Life-Changers on Amazon for Under $15

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Without hyperbole, changing your life in just a few days through Amazon is entirely possible. That is, if you have millions of dollars and know exactly what it is you need to get in order to be the best version of yourself. Maybe that’s a mattress that can fit two people. Maybe that’s a bed frame to lift that mattress off the ground (Seriously, what is it with people and keeping their mattresses on the ground?) Sometimes it’s something simpler, like a nice rug or a decent coffee grinder to end the brutal cycle of $6 Starbucks runs every damn morning.

For the budget-conscious, we’ve assembled an exhaustive list of the very best, the most essential, and the most life-improving products that money can buy. Specifically, money under the princely sum of $15. That’s right: every single amazing thing on this list will cost you less than a fancy sandwich. Get on it.

Lodge Pre-Seasoned Skillet

Frying pans rule, but you haven’t LIVED until you’ve owned your first cast-iron skillet. The salmon skin is crispier. The steaks are juicier. These things last forever and will make even the simplest stovetop meal simply better.

Lodge Pre-Seasoned Skillet

Amazon

No-Show Loafer Socks for Summer

It’s nearly summer already. I’m certainly not ready and, let’s face it, neither are you. Grab these awesome no-show socks and you’ll look as good as your feet will smell. No small feat. (these socks will fit people with small feet).

No-Show Loafer Socks for Summer

Amazon

100-Count Clear Green Wire Lights

I know a lot of people whose preferred ambient lighting choices in their own home is some ingeniously placed Christmas lights. Be like them, it turns every bedroom, every den, into a more welcoming, softly-lit haven.

100-Count Clear Green Wire Lights

Amazon

RAVPower Mini Battery Pack

Never get caught out by a low phone battery ever again. This can charge your phone wherever you are, and it can fit in even the least generous pockets. Amazing.

RAVPower Mini Battery Pack

Amazon

Rubbermaid TakeAlongs, 2-Pack

Thousands of people, alongside several Inverse employees, swear by these low-key yet indispensable Tupperwares. Perfect for bringing lunch to the office, or storing some leftovers in the fridge for a few days.

Rubbermaid TakeAlongs, 2-Pack

Amazon

LyteShow - Electrolyte Concentrate for Rapid Rehydration

No additives or sweeteners or crazy pseudoscience promises here; just an amazing supplement that rehydrates and restores electrolytes like nobody’s business/ Whether you’re recovering from a super-intense workout, or just want to drink some SUPERWATER, there’s no better choice.

LyteShow - Electrolyte Concentrate for Rapid Rehydration

Amazon

STPL Staples Binder Clips

Not only useful office supplies, man has not yet invented a better contraption for keeping big bags of chips fresh for days. No judgment on whatever you end up using these for, I promise.

STPL Staples Binder Clips

Amazon

Activated Charcoal Capsules, 200 Count

Activated charcoal is the new hotness, and for good reason: these capsules are amazing for digestions and–low key–are the ideal hang over cure. Don’t ask me how I know that.

Activated Charcoal Capsules, 200 Count

Amazon

Jason Markk Shoe Cleaner Starter Kit

Clean your shoes! It makes them look new again, and makes you look ten times better.

Jason Markk Shoe Cleaner Starter Kit

Amazon

Mini Water Bear Plush

OK, this isn’t technically a must-have, but for some reason these things are ROCKETING up the Amazon best-sellers chart, and, I mean, look at these things. They’re the perfect gift for the science-lover in your life. Even if that’s you.

Mini Water Bear Plush

Amazon

AOSOK 10-FOOT Mini-USB Charger Cables, 3 Pack

10-Foot chargers might be the world’s greatest modern invention. Charge your kindle, your android phone, and countless other devices with these reliable, suuuuper long Mini-USB cables.

AOSOK 10-FOOT Mini-USB Charger Cables, 3 Pack

Amazon

Systane Eye Drops

Eye drops are everyday must-haves neglected by so many people, and these are the best ones.

Systane Eye Drops

Amazon

AmazonBasics Quick-Dry Towels

A decent towel set really separates the adults from the pretenders. these 100% cotton, quick-drying towels are miracles, and will up your shower game to no end.

AmazonBasics Quick-Dry Towels

Amazon

Xcord 10-FOOT Lightning Charger Cables, 3 Pack

Everything I said about 10-foot charging cables, but this time about Apple products. You truly CAN have it all.

Xcord 10-FOOT Lightning Charger Cables, 3 Pack

Amazon

InterDesign Orbinni Over Door Valet Hook

A door hook that can hold four shirts and then a coat on top of that. We’re living in the future, my friends.

InterDesign Orbinni Over Door Valet Hook

Amazon

Pilot FriXion Clicker Retractable Erasable Gel Pens

Some of the best pens in the game, with a twist: this is erasable ink! You’ll never make a writing mistake again.

Pilot FriXion Clicker Retractable Erasable Gel Pens

Amazon

NordicWare Oven Sheet

A reusable, near-indestructible oven sheet that’ll turn you into a master chef in record time.

NordicWare Oven Sheet

Amazon

Qahwa Airtight Cold Brew Coffee and Iced Coffee Maker

Amazon

The Best Hand Cream Ever

Hand cream might not be the most exciting product in the world, but my god is it a revelation when you finally use a good one. This is simply an essential item to keep around the house.

The Best Hand Cream Ever

Amazon

Natural Himalayan Salt Lamp

The science community might skeptical of some of the more outlandish claims surrounding the benefits of salt lamps, but here’s some stuff that you can’t argue against: It looks great, it makes your room attractive and relaxing, and it kind of smells nice? I don’t know. Does salt smell like something? The ocean, right?

Natural Himalayan Salt Lamp

Amazon

2 AmazonBasics Lightbulbs

Because you probably don’t know where your spare lightbubls are, and you never want to get caught out.

2 AmazonBasics Lightbulbs

Amazon

Aglia LED Desk Lamp

An attractive, affordable, dimmable desk lamp that will upgrade your home office, your bedside table, or anywhere else where you like to chill out and read or write or see stuff.

Aglia LED Desk Lamp

Amazon

Weleda "Skin Food"

“Skin Food” sounds like something from a sci-fi movie. And it might as well be. This is an all-purpose balm that will heal and soften your hands, face, feet, you name it. You skin will thank you (not in a sci-fi horror movie kind of way).

Weleda "Skin Food"

Amazon

Edow Down Alternative Hypoallergenic Quilted Pillow

You need more pillows, and you won’t find a better, more affordable, more well-reviewed option anywhere on the internet.

Edow Down Alternative Hypoallergenic Quilted Pillow

Amazon

ECHOGEAR Surge Protector: 3 AC Outlets & 2 USB Ports

Give your home outlet a high-tech makeover with this nifty surge protector that, yes, will protect your devices from power surges, but also provide extra outlets (including two USB ports) for even more of your precious gadgets.

ECHOGEAR Surge Protector: 3 AC Outlets & 2 USB Ports

Amazon

OPOLAR Mini USB Table Desktop Personal Fan

A USB-powered fan that looks just as good at home as it would at work. An essential.

OPOLAR Mini USB Table Desktop Personal Fan

Amazon

Cuisinart Color 12-Piece Knife Set

People around the world swear by this knife set. Now you can be one of them.

Cuisinart Color 12-Piece Knife Set

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