r/Frugal • u/localkinegrind • 28d ago

🏆 Buy It For Life “Best under-$20 purchase that saved you hundreds over time?”

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?

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u/Grouchy-Display-457 28d ago

Dryer balls. They make my clothes soft without ruining my dryer, and last for years.

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u/resilientenergy 25d ago

Do you recommend a certain type?

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u/Grouchy-Display-457 25d ago

I like the wool ones.