For me, it was a pair of merrell shoes on sale. They have lasted 3+ years, have great grip in the snow and ice, and so comfortable, my feet don’t hurt after wearing all day.

Never cheap out on anything that comes between you and the ground; shoes, tires, a bed.

What have been some of your good purchases under $100?

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    for something that I don’t think a lot of people consider…I got a wrist rest for my mouse and keyboard as a present that I had asked for. it’s significantly reduced my wrist and hand pain while typing or using my mouse, which is nice, because I already have pain issues.

    additionally! my other mention would be my weighted blanket. I got one as a gift (but it wasn’t heavy enough, make sure if you get one it’s the right weight) and basically tried it and slept better than I ever had. it only sucks during summer because it makes me warmer. but, other than that, I highly recommend one if someone is thinking about it.

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    A bag of chickpea flour. Somebody on Lemmy was singing the praises of chickpea flour plus water as a replacement for egg in breading stuff. So instead of flour, egg, breadcrumbs I can do flour, chickpea flour + water, breadcrumbs. And then the rest of the chickpea flour goes back in the cabinet and I don’t have to try to use eggs before they go bad.

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    Cheap Amazon bidet. $40 and it revolutionized my #2 experience.

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    I bought a ~1pt sippy cup that you can’t spill, like the kind designed for children. It’s made such a difference for drinking alcohol and for parties, where I tend to slosh or spill my drink!

    Plus now my cats can’t dip their paws in when I pour water and ruin the drink

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    A massage gun. Works so much better at getting knots out than just your hands!

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        Basically a flat piece of wood or plastic that can hold your keyboard and mouse, with some kind of cushion attached underneath so that it comfortably sits on your legs. I got this one last year to help with working from home in a comfy chair and it’s been pretty great (Amazon link)…

        https://a.co/d/dbrEYtP

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      I have a nice cast iron, but am always scared to use it because I don’t want to clean it the wrong way. Do you have any cast iron maintenance tips?

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        I mean don’t worry too much, unless it physically cracks or something you really can’t ruin it.

        Don’t wash it while is hot, and if you do wash with soap and water make sure to dry it very well and apply a thin coat of oil to avoid any rust build up. A metal spatula is also great to scrap the pan if it’s not too messy and then you can just keep it using.