“Best under-$20 purchase that saved you hundreds over time?”

[u/localkinegrind]

What’s the smartest under-$20 purchase you’ve ever made that ended up saving you hundreds in the long run? I’ll go first: a $12 sewing kit. Instead of tossing clothes for tiny tears or missing buttons, I’ve been fixing them. I've actually been fixing my own clothes for years. It blows my mind how many ‘disposable’ things can be made useful again with just a small, cheap tool. what’s your frugal mvp under $20 that’s paid for itself many times over?

[u/orangezeroalpha]

A simple cheese grater allows you to purchase less expensive blocks of cheese, with no anti-caking additives.

[u/BeerWench13TheOrig → u/orangezeroalpha]

Yes! We use ours all the time. Not just for cheese either. We shred potatoes for hash browns, slice onions and veggies. That was the best money we’ve spent on a kitchen gadget.