What’s the best thing you’ve purchased under $200?

[Anonymous]

We need more/ better cushioning.
- another Hoka fan

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:A fancy smoother cast iron pan

Lots of quality heat proof spatulas. So much better than having two dinky spatulas. And more than 1 pair of kitchen scissors. Now I have a crock full of spatulas and kitchen scissors.

A Free People sun hat. At $50ish dollars it was a splurge for me, but it’s really beats the random $12 hats from Chinese sellers on Amazon.

Which spatulas are the best? I have so many cheap ones that don’t hold up.

The ones I have from Williams-Sonoma have lasted forever.

[Anonymous]

I don’t think you actually have to shred stuff as an individual, I think that was shredder propaganda. If your identity gets stolen it’s going to happen online. No one is going through my trash, the paper will melt at the dump, and I think the dump is pretty secure (but also no one is doing this).

If you’re a business or doing crimes you need a shredder but I don’t think the rest of us actually do. But it’s kinda fun.

[Anonymous]

A Shark vacuum. I used to spend $$$ on vacuums but these work great for the price.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Hoka running shoes. If you are a runner over 35 yo, I fully recommend checking these out.

Which Hokas do you have?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Hoka running shoes. If you are a runner over 35 yo, I fully recommend checking these out.

Which Hokas do you have?

I have Bondi 6s. They're oldies, but still excellent. Look for the Bondi 7s. They'll run you ~$150--worth every cent of that price.

[Anonymous]

Some things that have proven themselves over the years:

Mirena IUD
Stationary bike (just a regular one, not a.Peloton)
Kindle
Salux Japanese washcloth
Muslin washcloths (for all ages)
Kiehl's ultra facial moisturizer SPF 30
JanSport backpack
Maybelline Baby Lips lip balm in Cherry Me
Dr. Bronners liquid castille soap in peppermint or lavender
Nordic Naturals fish oil
Shout Color Catchers
Keen or Merrell water shoes (esp. for my kids)

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Hoka running shoes. If you are a runner over 35 yo, I fully recommend checking these out.

Which Hokas do you have?

I have Bondi 6s. They're oldies, but still excellent. Look for the Bondi 7s. They'll run you ~$150--worth every cent of that price.

Oh I was looking at the Bondis but I heard the more current model doesn’t feel as cushiony and supportive. I’ve also read they feel heavy after short time running.

[Anonymous]

I got a faux Peloton on clearance for $199. It was a good buy and I’m enjoying taking Peloton classes without spending thousands.

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Anonymous wrote:This rolling sink dish dryer thing.
https://www.amazon.com/Surpahs-Multipurpose-Roll-Up-Drying-Inches/dp/B00P8KHRIU/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=2XL159DAFT8Z4&dchild=1&keywords=rolling%2Bsink%2Bdrying%2Brack&qid=1630960874&sprefix=rolling%2Bsink%2Caps%2C191&sr=8-1-spons&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExUlE0Q05QVk9QWUk4JmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNDA1MTI0MkVJT1ZJNzczU1lUTSZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwMjY1MjIyMkpNSjhFRUpKNkNQTiZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU&th=1
I don't have a ton of counter space, so this is great.

I bought this thing severa years ago when someone here posted about it. Best thin since sliced bread.

PP here. Yes, I heard about it here too! It's sort of a game changer for us. Love it!!!

We recently got this and the joy I felt by reclaiming a big swath of counter space was just awesome. I also got an air fryer so kids can make their own nuggets. That was a huge win, too.

[Anonymous]

Not a product, but I paid a guy who cuts fashion model hair to give me a short cut… not quite pixie, but the hair is above my ears! First time trying short hair and it’s very freeing.

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Anonymous wrote:I don’t think you actually have to shred stuff as an individual, I think that was shredder propaganda. If your identity gets stolen it’s going to happen online. No one is going through my trash, the paper will melt at the dump, and I think the dump is pretty secure (but also no one is doing this).

If you’re a business or doing crimes you need a shredder but I don’t think the rest of us actually do. But it’s kinda fun.

I tell this to my DH all the time. He rips off his address and shreds by hand from every piece of mail. He is living in 1996 when it comes to identity theft.

[Anonymous]

mini exercise bike for my mom. She's old and needs that. It gives her a sense of having something to do and a bit a of exercise.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:A Shark vacuum. I used to spend $$$ on vacuums but these work great for the price.

Just got one, little over 200 after coupon. I love detaching handheld and doing floorboards and couch in a breeze

[Anonymous]

Another plea for shave ice poster to come back with the specific recommendation. Too many on Amazon to choose!