Amazon, how do I love thee? Let me count the ways. Today's answer is 37, because that's how many must-have products I found for under $10. One of my favorite things about online shopping is discovering unique, useful, or just plain fun items that I haven't seen elsewhere. When I can purchase them for just a few dollars, my joy is complete.
Take a look at these amazing, affordable finds! Start with something for your kitchen, like some adorable mini vegetable cutters or an amazing microwave breakfast bowl. Perk up your face--not to mention your mood--with a gold under-eye mask. Then, add some whimsy to your day with this charming miniature fairy garden. Scroll forth to see a treasure trove of little things you'll want immediately.
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Keep Gift Cards Neat and Handy With This Aluminum Card Holder
There's nothing worse than going to a restaurant or store and realizing you have a gift card you could use...if only you'd remembered to bring it. Solve that annoying problem with this aluminum gift card holder, which keeps cards organized, easy to browse, and at your fingertips when you need them most. Bonus: It comes in 35 different prints!
Treat Your Nails to This Fresh-Smelling Lemon Butter Cuticle Cream
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Extreme weather, dry office buildings, and frequent hand washing can all cause dry cuticles. Sound familiar? If your hands need some TLC, pick up this fabulous little tin of lemon butter cuticle cream. It's made by Burt's Bees, so you can rest assured it contains natural, high quality ingredients. I keep mine by my bed to smooth on each night.Swipe the Pages of This One-Handed Book as Easily as Scrolling on a Smart Phone
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I'm so excited about these new mini books! They only cost a few dollars and are the perfect size for travel and commuting. The New York Times says, “The tiny editions are the size of a cellphone and no thicker than your thumb, with paper as thin as onion skin. They can be read with one hand." I can't wait to get one.This Plaid Triangle Scarf Comes in 24 Colors and Is a Steal at Under $10
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Reviewers say these amazingly priced scarves are soft, comfortable, and feel like cashmere. That's enough to convince me. (To be honest, I'd probably pay more than ten bucks, but don't tell Amazon that!) The only hard part will be deciding between the gray-pink plaid and the sapphire blue (not to mention the 22 other colors).Accomplish a Range of Cooking Tasks With This Versatile 5-in-1 Kitchen Utensil
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My kitchen is pretty organized, except for the drawer full of cooking utensils. There are just too many items in there, so it always looks messy. That's why this 5-in-1 Uni-Tool is perfect for me. It acts as a slotted spoon, solid spoon, spatula, turner, and slicer.Relieve Headaches, Tension, and Stress With This Acupressure Headband
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Stress, eye fatigue, and lack of sleep are common culprits for tension headaches. If you suffer from headaches, this ingenious acupressure headband provides a natural, medication-free solution. The plastic nubs activate the sympathetic nervous system, which triggers the parasympathetic nervous system, leading to muscle relaxation and pain relief.Go Green (But Keep Your Teeth White) With These Biodegradable Bamboo Charcoal Toothbrushes
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If you're reducing plastic and moving toward a zero-waste lifestyle, these bamboo and charcoal toothbrushes are exactly what you need. They are almost completely biodegradable, with bamboo, charcoal, and nylon replacing the plastic of typical toothbrushes. Reviewers give them high marks for comfort and durability.This Basil Scented Candle Has a Thousand Five-Star Reviews...and Only Costs Five Bucks
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Mrs. Meyer's products are famous for being plant-derived and earth-friendly. So, you can feel good about the ingredients in this basil scented candle while also enjoying the fresh scent. Reviewers say the scent is delightful, natural, and not overpowering.These Clever Book Ends Corral Your Books in the Cutest, Bluest Way
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Tidy your desk or bookshelf with a pair of these charming blue book ends. They measure about 5 inches square, so they're the perfect size to organize quite a few of the books currently stacked in haphazard piles around your place. They even have padded bottoms so they won't scratch your furniture. They also come in pink if that's more your color!Butter Stays Soft and Fresh for 30 Unrefrigerated Days in This Genius Butter Keeper
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This butter keeper is such a good idea that I'm now gifting it at every housewarming and bridal shower. Instead of using cold, hard butter out of the fridge, you just reach for the butter keeper, which sits on the counter and keeps butter soft and fresh for up to 30 days with no refrigeration. The secret is a little bit of water in the air-tight base that keeps the temperature constant. (Just remember to change the water every three days.)This Cupcake Scoop Is the Easiest, Neatest Way to Dispense Cake or Muffin Batter
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I recently discovered a true upgrade that kicked my baking game to the next level. This cupcake scoop measures the exact right amount of batter for a standard size cupcake or muffin. That alone is super-handy, but the real magic comes when you slide the lever forward to release all the batter from the scoop. The silicone plunger scrapes out every drop of batter, so there's no waste and no mess.Increase Mindfulness, Organization, and Even Your Daily Water Intake With This Daily Planner Notepad
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I keep most of my organizational tools inside my phone--calendar, virtual notepad, reminders--but I've discovered that a hand-written, visual to-do list is a helpful supplement. I love this daily planner notepad because it has just enough space to list my main tasks for the day, along with ideas for meals and reminders to drink enough water. I especially appreciate the space to note an object of gratitude.This Adorable Elephant Phone Stand and Pencil Holder Is the Best Thing on My Desk Right Now
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I love this little desk elephant so much. You have to assemble it yourself, but it's kind of fun, like a not-hard puzzle. Then, it perches on your desk or counter to hold pencils, make-up brushes, or any other small tools. Best of all, the curved trunk is designed to hold your phone or tablet for hands-free viewing. You can even customize your elephant; some reviewers have painted theirs with really cute results.Get an Aerosol-Like Mist With This Refillable Fine Mist Spray Bottle
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This cleverly designed fine mist spray bottle has so many uses, you might want to go ahead and order two or three. It's perfect for dampening your hair before styling. A bottle in the kitchen can be filled with vinegar and water for an all-natural cleaning spray. Reviewers also use it to mist orchids and ferns with fresh water. The quality that sets this spray bottle apart is a special hand-pump design that achieves a fine, even, aerosol-like mist.This Flexible Bottle-Cleaning Brush Has Just One Job, and It Does It Perfectly
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When it comes to cleaning water bottles, champagne flutes, and other skinny vessels, you pretty much have two options. Either swirl soap and water in there and hope for the best, or really clean them with the proper tool: this brilliantly designed flexible brush. It's made of foam that bends and flexes into a variety of shapes, letting you thoroughly brush the very bottom of deep bottles, glasses, vases, and decanters.You'll Be Ready for All Sorts of Emergencies With These Tiny Foldable Travel Scissors
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This is one of those gadgets so handy, you'll wonder how you ever lived without it. Unfolded, the travel scissors measure about 3.5" long, which means they're a good size for just about any small cutting job on the go. When you're done, they fold into a tidy 2" long shape that cleverly tucks the sharp edges away so they're safe to stow in your pocket or bag. Reviewers recommend carrying them in first aid kits, backpacks, purses, and cars.Camouflage Scratches in Your Wooden Furniture With These Touch-Up Markers
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I was skeptical of this product, but it really does make scratched or stained wooden furniture look better! The touch-up set comes with six markers and six wax sticks in a range of colors:Â Maple, Oak, Cherry, Walnut, Mahogany, and Black. Find the best color match for your furniture, then use the wax stick to fill in the scratch and cover with the marker for the finishing touch.Surprise Your Sweetheart With This Customizable Gift Book for Lovers
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For a unique, heartfelt, yet inexpensive gift, this lovely little book lets you tell your special someone What I Love About You. The hardbound, 112-page book includes simple prompts to help you list details and memories cherished by the two of you. Examples include, "I love to watch you ___" and "You deserve the ___ award." There is a lot of freedom for your answers, so you can make the book as funny, sweet, or provocative as you wish.Drinks Look and Taste Better From This Glass Sipper With Straw
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A lot of people are moving away from plastic water bottles and rediscovering that drinks just taste better out of glass. This affordable glass sipper is just right for every cold drink you enjoy. The lid is made of silicone and cork, so it flexes to fit tightly inside the top of the jar. It comes with a matching straw. Reviewers love its stylish looks and that it lets them reduce how much plastic they're using.Treat Yo Self With a Luxurious (Yet Affordable!) Gold Under-Eye Mask
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Masks and patches for facial care are all the rage right now, so I couldn't wait to try these swanky 24K gold under-eye patches. The flexible patches deliver a hearty dose of collagen, hyaluronic acid, Vitamins C and E, and other nourishing ingredients to the delicate skin under the eyes. Reviewers call them soothing, relaxing, and pampering, and report that their skin looks smoother and less puffy after treatment.This Ice Sphere Mold Makes Every Drink Fancier (and Colder)
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Why use ordinary ice cubes to chill your favorite drink, when you can make fabulous ice spheres so easily? Simply fill this flexible, silicone ice sphere mold with water, freeze, then enjoy four perfectly shaped 1.78" ice balls for your beverages. Also perfect for freezing coffee to add to iced coffee drinks!Could These Macaron Pill Boxes Be Any Cuter?!
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At about $1 each, these pastel-hued macaron pill boxes are an adorable bargain. They're made of plastic, with a lid that fits snugly over a rubber lip on the bottom of the case. Use them for stowing pills, mints, jewelry, and other tiny items you need to keep safe.Relax and Focus With This Magnetic Dolphin Sculpture
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This unique desk toy gives you the perfect excuse to stop working for a minute and let your mind relax. The strong magnet in the base lets you sculpt the tiny metal dolphins into different shapes, towers, and chains. At under $10, it's a guilt-free gift to yourself or someone you know who needs to unwind a little.This Meditation Chime Makes a Beautiful, Centering Tone
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Mindfulness and meditation are entering deeper into our lives all the time, with many health and wellness benefits to enjoy. This nice little meditation chime is an easy way to introduce a calming, focusing moment to your routine. Use it to begin a class or meal, or to signal a transition from one activity to another. You can also incorporate the chime into your meditation practice to help you center and focus.Keep Screens and Glasses Clean With These Best Selling Microfiber Cloths
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This six-pack of soft, high-quality microfiber cleaning cloths is exactly what you need. Use them to polish eyeglasses, sunglasses, phone and table screens, computer monitors, binoculars, and other delicate surfaces. With 10,000 five-star reviews on Amazon, you know these cloths are a sure thing.This Microwave Breakfast Bowl Is The Easiest Way to Make Healthy, Delicious Oatmeal (And More!)
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Have you ever had oatmeal or cream of wheat overflow into a heap of molten lava in the microwave? Then you need this microwave breakfast bowl immediately! It's perfectly sized, safe in fridges and freezers, and best of all, it has a specially designed lid with a vent that prevents lava-like accidents while cooking.Make Veggies a Lot More Fun With These Mini Vegetable Cutters
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Perfect for bento box lunches, overachieving moms, and anyone with too much time on their hands, this set of nine mini vegetable cutters will inspire creative fun in the kitchen. The shapes are completely adorable:Â rabbit, bear, strawberry, mushroom, star, heart, flower, small lace, and big lace. Reviewers use them on pie crusts, cookies, fondant, and lots of other foods, but I think they're cutest on vegetables.Embrace Whimsy With This Miniature Fairy Garden
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Perfect for a desktop planter or any spot in your life that needs cheering up, this painfully cute miniature fairy garden set is just what you need to feel better immediately. It includes 10 teeny-tiny figures made of resin, including bunnies and turtles (who are no doubt friends). Reviewers recommend arranging them on a rock, in a small plant, or around a desktop keyboard.Secure Your Prized Possessions From Falling With Museum Putty
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It's been around a long time for a good reason. One jar of Museum Putty secures at least 40 items in their spot. Use on picture frames, collectibles, decorative objects, and anything else you want to keep safe and steady. One reviewer, Yvonne B, offers this pro tip: "Rather than making small balls of the stuff, make small worms...it makes it easier to control, and less chance of some oozing out."These Panasonic Ear Buds Have a Jaw-Dropping 37,000 Five-Star Reviews
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At under $10, these Panasonic Ear Buds are a great bargain, but the mountain of positive reviews make them a sure thing. They come with three sets of ear pads (small, medium, and large) so you can customize the in-ear fit. They have an L-shaped plug on the 3.5-foot long cord.Go for Glitter With This Photo Backdrop at Your Next Party
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Make any party room more fun with a metallic fringe curtain that creates an amazing entrance, focal point, or photo backdrop. At about 3x9 feet, it's just the right size to fill a doorway. Use two to make a more dramatic effect on a wall. One five-star review calls it "quick, easy, and snazzy," and since it comes in 11 colors, it's an easy add-to-cart for your next party!Get Better Photos of Your Furry Friend With a Pooch Selfie
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The inventors designed the Pooch Selfie so they could get better photos of their dog, especially selfies together. The product may seem simple--it is just a squeaky ball on a plastic clip after all--but the stellar reviews prove it's worth every penny. People love this thing and are posting tons of cute photos of their dogs in the reviews. (Hint: It's worth clicking through just to see all those good boys and girls!)This Innovative Salad Cutter Bowl Lets You Make an Entire Salad in 60 Seconds
Out of all the products on this list, this salad cutter bowl is the one I want most. You fill the bowl with lettuce, veggies, whatever. Rinse with water. Then attach the lid, flip it over, and use a knife to slice through each slot. Voila, a chopped salad emerges in under a minute!Make Healthy, Delicious Homemade Dressings With This Salad Dressing Shaker
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For the cost of a couple of bottles of store-bought dressing, you can pick up this clever salad dressing shaker and start making your own! Simply add ingredients for either creamy or vinaigrette dressing, then shake the bottle vigorously. The included blender ball mixes the contents thoroughly; even oil and vinegar stay blended for an hour.You'll Find So Many Uses for This Set of 6 Mesh Pouches
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I appreciate anything that helps me be more organized, which is why I love this set of mesh pouches. Measuring 7.9" long and 4.5" wide, they're the perfect size to tuck in a purse, backpack, travel bag, or drawer. They even come in a set of six different colors in case you want to invent an elaborate color coding system for the stuff you store (not that I would ever do such a thing...).Enjoy Fast-Paced Fun With the Award-Winning Sushi Go Card Game
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At social gatherings, if I catch people staring at their phones, I like to break out a game to reset the mood. Sushi Go is perfect for this! It's a fun, fast-paced card game that's easy to learn and takes only 15 minutes to play each round. It's easy enough for kids to learn, but adults enjoy it too, and everyone gets swept up in the competition to earn the most points by making matched sets of adorable sushi.This Tactical Spork Is Probably the Perfect Gift for Someone in Your Life
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This product just made me laugh, and if that isn't worth $6, I don't know what is! It's a tactical spork made of sturdy yet lightweight polymer plastic. The handle separates to reveal a serrated knife, which means one tactical spork is macho enough to handle any meal.