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12 Practical Amazon Buys Under $30 Worth Buying (Sleep Better With #7)

From sleep aids to clever gadgets, these useful items won’t break the bank.

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Updated Nov. 29, 2024
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Amazon is a good place to start if you’re looking for small everyday items to make your life a little easier.

So whether you’re a casual Amazon customer or an Amazon Prime member saving money, here are some budget-friendly practical items from the online retailer that are worth adding to your cart.

Editor’s note: Prices are subject to change and may vary by location.

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Swommoly Expandable Food Storage Lid Organizer

Courtesy of Amazon Expandable Food Storage Lid Organizer

Price: $22.99

Are you getting sick of digging around to find the right lid for your containers? Keep your container lids neatly stored with the Swommoly Expandable Food Storage Lid Organizer to declutter your cabinets and say goodbye to your lid-hunting days.

Pulidiki Car Cleaning Gel

Courtesy of Amazon Car Cleaning Gel

Price: $9.99

It can be hard to get all those tiny crumbs and particles out of your car cupholder or air vents, so grab this clever cleaning gel that can fit into even the tightest nooks and crannies.

The two-pack of gel also works on things like your computer keyboard or other items that need a little extra cleaning.

Fullstar Vegetable Chopper

Courtesy of Amazon Vegetable Chopper

Price: $29.97 (on sale from $49.99)

Easily add more vegetables and fruits to your daily diet with the Fullstar Vegetable Chopper.

The chopper makes it a breeze to dice vegetables, slice fruits, and more without the extra hand strain and time it takes to cut the same foods with a knife.

Get a protection plan on all your appliances

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TubShroom Bathtub Strainer

Courtesy of Amazon Bathtub Strainer

Price: $13.49

Skip the expensive plumber bills by getting a TubShroom Bathtub Strainer. The strainer catches hair that would’ve gone down the drain, saving you the need for someone to snake your pipes later when it inevitably gets clogged.

Bottle Bright Tablets

Courtesy of Amazon Bottle Bright Tablets

Price: $24.00

Using water bottles and reusable cups can cut down on plastic bottle waste, but your reusable bottles still need a good cleaning after repeated use.

These Bottle Bright Tablets, which come in a pack of 36 tablets, simply get added to the bottle with warm water and then rinsed out to give your bottle a thorough clean with no scrubbing required.

Auoon Clip On Strainer

Courtesy of Amazon Clip On Strainer

Price: $13.49

Ditch your other strainers for this clever clip-on strainer to use on your pots and pans.

It makes it easy to drain water from pasta or get rid of water after washing fruits and vegetables in a regular bowl, among its many other uses.

Elecstars Touch Bedside Lamp

Courtesy of Amazon Touch Bedside Lamp

Price: $21.99

Skip the jarring bright lights by picking up an Elecstars Touch Bedside Lamp.

The lamp can be changed to one of six different soothing colors and you can even play music through its speaker to help you get to sleep.

Baleine Christmas Wrapping Paper Storage Organizer

Courtesy of Amazon Christmas Wrapping Paper Storage Organizer

Price: $22.99

You might have wrapping paper, ribbons, and bows scattered around your storage area, so get them organized with the Baleine Christmas Wrapping Paper Storage Organizer.

The organizer has space for rolls up to 30 inches long, as well as pockets for gift bags, ribbons, and more.

Anker USB Charger

Courtesy of Amazon Anker USB Charger

Price: $29.99

It can be tough to keep things charged when you have to balance smartphones, tablets, and more with one USB charger.

So grab an Anker USB Charger which comes with six different USB ports so you can charge multiple electronic items at once. It also comes in super handy for travel.

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TrendPlain Olive Oil Dispenser

Courtesy of Amazon Olive Oil Dispenser

Price: $8.77 (on sale from $9.99)

Make cooking easier with the TrendPlain Olive Oil Dispenser. The 16-ounce dispenser has both a spray option for pots and pans as well as a pour option if you want to add oil to salads and other dishes.

Unihand Rechargeable Hand Warmers

Courtesy of Amazon Rechargeable Hand Warmers

Price: $17.99 (on sale from $29.99)

The weather outside may be frightful, but your hands will still be toasty warm with these cozy rechargeable hand warmers.

The heat level can be adjusted depending on how warm you want them, and they boast a long battery life of 8.5 to 20 hours.

Hotor Trunk Organizer

Courtesy of Amazon Trunk Organizer

Price: $12.98 (on sale from $19.99)

Get all the random things in your trunk arranged together with this handy trunk organizer.

It has two large spaces inside with additional pockets on the exterior so you can corral your groceries, sports equipment, car tools, and more.

Bottom line

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Amazon is a great option if you’re looking for practical solutions at affordable prices that can be delivered straight to your doorstep.

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