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10 Must-Have Amazon Buys

Amazon has everything you could ever need. But for a website so overloaded with things to buy, what are the best Amazon purchases that can make life easier while also not breaking the bank? Here are 10 must-have Amazon buys.

1. Dishwashing scrubber gloves

These gloves are the best for dishwashing. For those who cannot stand that feeling of getting soggy food all over your hands, these gloves are the answer. Slipping these on not only keeps your hands dry, but they also have little silicone scrubbers that with the help of soap will get your dishes spotless. These gloves are especially helpful if you don’t have a dishwasher. Even if you do have a dishwasher, these gloves will get the solid food off the plate or spoon so that the dishwasher can do its job. At only $9.99, these are a must-have.

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2. Anker Portable Charger

A portable charger is possibly one of my favorite inventions. These little gadgets are the answer if you are ever out and about and cannot find an outlet to charge your phone. A portable charger will not only keep your phone alive but also recharge it fully. I also use these at home when I am not close to an outlet. If I want to sit on the couch away from the wall, a portable charger can sit with me and charge my phone. Overall, these are a great tool to charge your phone wherever you are, whether in public or at home, and will probably save your day for those times when your phone is about to die. At only $25.99, this is a great purchase.

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3. GoodCup Reusable K Cups for Keurig

If you are someone who loves to brew a single serve cup of coffee in your Keurig but don’t like paying for pods, this is the gadget that will solve that problem. These little coffee filters in the form-factor of a K-Cup pop will allow you to use coffee grounds of your choice while being able to take advantage of your Keurig. This means not only will save money on buying pods, you also have more freedom to brew the coffee that you want in your Keurig and not be limited to the K-Cup selection. At only $10.95, this is a great buy.

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4. Olafus Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker

Perfect for the summer time, this waterproof bluetooth speaker has an attached suction cup which means it can easily mount to any flat surface. If you are swimming out in your pool, this speaker can be easily suction cupped to the window to play some music. This is also great if you like to listen to music in the shower. Because it’s waterproof, the speaker will not be effected by the water and you can easily have a shower concert. At only $16.99, this is the perfect summer gadget.

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5. KIBEE Dish Drying Rack

Instead of having your dishes dry on a musty towel next to the sink, same some counter space and use this nifty drying rack. This rack will straddle the ends of your sink and will easily create a space where your dishes can air dry. This also means you can save towels as the dishes can be laid upside down as the excess water drips into the sink. This is a great way to let washed fruits and vegetables dry. At only $15.97, this a simple gadget to make cleaning dishes easier.

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6. OPOLAR Mini USB Desk Fan

If you have a hot room and sleeping is almost impossible, try purchasing this mini fan. Because of its size, you can easily point it straight at your head to give you a subtle breeze that can curb the feeling of still hot air. This is also useful if you are working at a desk in a hot room. Simply put it on the desk top and let the fan circulate the air. This is another little gadget that is particularly useful for the summer. At only $12.99, this is a must-buy.

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7. Amazon Smart Plug

If you are interested in having a smarter home, but don’t feel like spending a fortune on the specific fixtures that come pre-built with WiFi capabilities, this plug is a cheap way to add the same functionality. This plug connects to your Amazon Echo to enable anything that is plugged into this outlet to be able to be voice controlled. This is a great way to add some convenience in your life, and what’s easier than using your voice. At only $24.99, this is a great smart home product.

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8. Fire TV Stick

Another gadget that can add some modern capabilities to older tech, this Fire TV Stick can be plugged into any TV add streaming services. It comes with a remote and can be voice controlled. If you don’t feel like buying a new TV but are desperate to binge watch some shows, this device is your answer. At only $29.99, this is easy on the wallet and you can forgo spending hundreds on a new TV.

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9. Govee LED Strip Lights

Made popular on TikTok, these light strips are a great way to add some color and a chill vibe to any room. These specific light strips are compatible with your phone, Amazon Echo, and Google Home, so you can easily control them. You can also use these lights as an alarm by setting a time for them to slowly dim on. Overall, these lights are a cheap, but high tech addition to any room. At only $39.99, these are a great product from Amazon. 

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10. NTONPOWER Travel Power Strip

A modern take on a standard power strip, this handy little device will give you more outlets for charging the many devices we all have nowadays. Also great for friends, this will allow everyone to charge their phones, laptops, headphones, etc. all at once. If you are like me and you seem to always be running out of outlets in your room, this power strip will remedy that problem. At only $19.99, this is a cheap but effective way to expand the number of outlets you can use at once. 

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