58 Absurdly Practical Products on Amazon Under $20

[readyin07]

Sharing because I feel like I NEED some of these lol...


www.romper.com/p/58-absurdly-practical-products-on-amazon-that-are-under-20-12030388

[fernweh]

I wonder if the avocado keeper works? I NEED one in my life.

[blondemoment123]

I found some things for my dad. Thanks for the list!

[notsopicky]

Here my list of awesome from that article:
3 in 1 eating utensil
wine bottle waterer
packing cubes, of course
splatter screen for pasta
herb saver
humidifier
dog bowl

ETA: That recipe card holder is really useful. I have one from Blue Apron. 

[lexxasaurus]

Dec 9, 2018 12:51:26 GMT -5 fernweh said:

I wonder if the avocado keeper works? I NEED one in my life.

My phone is stupid and not loading.. but avocado huggers were one of my boyfriends favorite gifts last year!

[hbomdiggity]

The emergency sleeping bag would be a good $20 white elephant gift for those looking for something different but non offensive.

[cvillern]

I just bought 5 things off of there, thanks for posting!

Definitely bought the emergency sleeping bag for a solo driving trip I am taking next week. Can't be too careful!

[minty]

Dec 9, 2018 12:51:26 GMT -5 fernweh said:

I wonder if the avocado keeper works? I NEED one in my life.

We’ve had one for years, and like it! The person who gave it to us gave us two, which we still laugh about...

I have a stupid amount of the things on that list, and have now added a few of other things to my wishlist, thanks OP!

[yourmother]

Thanks for posting this! Found a few things for myself and DH.

[spindle92]

Wow I did not expect so many great things on there.
Thanks for sharing.

[fivechickens]

I have the snap on collander and I love it. I want to buy some other things too.

[jssymom14]

I have been clicking on these lists like mad for the last two weeks. I love looking at all of them.

[cherryvalance]

I have gotten so many good gift ideas from these lists...and just bought even more, lol.

[Bernadine]

I love my snap on colander and elastic shoe laces.

[fivechickens]

Dec 9, 2018 21:02:47 GMT -5 Bernadine said:

I love my snap on colander and elastic shoe laces.

Are they tight enough? Do you think they would be good for kids? I have been thinking of getting them for DD who wears leg braces so she doesn’t have to worry about her laces coming undone.

[isabel]

Ohhhh I NEED that herb stripper. I just informed DH that I'm buying it and he can put it in my stocking.

eta: I'm very intrigued by that silicone glue.

[persa]

How is the Drop Stop not on the list?
www.amazon.com/Drop-Stop-Original-Patented-Filler/dp/B00BYH6C1E/ref=pd_bxgy_23_2?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B00BYH6C1E&pd_rd_r=82e9c0b4-fc3a-11e8-bfeb-5beec295fed0&pd_rd_w=bEGtf&pd_rd_wg=VuOPi&pf_rd_p=6725dbd6-9917-451d-beba-16af7874e407&pf_rd_r=PQ57NMCVBGTRM0SJQ0C4&psc=1&refRID=PQ57NMCVBGTRM0SJQ0C4

[CurlyQ284]

Dec 9, 2018 22:27:16 GMT -5 fivechickens said:

Dec 9, 2018 21:02:47 GMT -5 Bernadine said:

I love my snap on colander and elastic shoe laces.

Are they tight enough? Do you think they would be good for kids? I have been thinking of getting them for DD who wears leg braces so she doesn’t have to worry about her laces coming undone.

We use these for my son and they work great!
Coolnice No Tie Shoelaces for Kids funny 12pcs - Environmentally safe silicone - Lazy Shoestrings - Color of Black smile.amazon.com/dp/B01EO844DW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_vYMdCbM34B9GK

My DH is a sneaker guy, all of us have our laces cut and tied off to look like this but since DS is a 6 yo boy and harder on his shoes he figured the laces might snap. We've been using them for 2 years now (we get a new set when we buy new shoes) and they are great.

[notsocreepylurker]

Dec 9, 2018 22:27:16 GMT -5 fivechickens said:

Dec 9, 2018 21:02:47 GMT -5 Bernadine said:

I love my snap on colander and elastic shoe laces.

Are they tight enough? Do you think they would be good for kids? I have been thinking of getting them for DD who wears leg braces so she doesn’t have to worry about her laces coming undone.

Would it be good for the elderly? My dad is 72 and I worry about him having trouble tying his laces

[Queen Dick, Hibernating Bear]

No.

[Bernadine]

Dec 9, 2018 22:27:16 GMT -5 fivechickens said:

Dec 9, 2018 21:02:47 GMT -5 Bernadine said:

I love my snap on colander and elastic shoe laces.

Are they tight enough? Do you think they would be good for kids? I have been thinking of getting them for DD who wears leg braces so she doesn’t have to worry about her laces coming undone.

Yes! You adjust them to the right fit when you put them on, and I was really surprised at how well the elastic held up. I have reallllly wide fit, and the elastic was really comfortable, and the laces were long enough for me. My feet are so wide, I can sometimes barely tie shoelaces.

[Bernadine]

Dec 10, 2018 9:04:52 GMT -5 notsocreepylurker said:

Dec 9, 2018 22:27:16 GMT -5 fivechickens said:

Are they tight enough? Do you think they would be good for kids? I have been thinking of getting them for DD who wears leg braces so she doesn’t have to worry about her laces coming undone.

Would it be good for the elderly? My dad is 72 and I worry about him having trouble tying his laces

Yes, unless they are maybe unstable and need a tighter shoe? If the issue is just with tying the laces, then these would be great. He may need some help getting them in initially.

[trytobearunner34]

Perfect for gift ideas...thanks for sharing!

[mags]

GREAT LIST I ordered 4 all for myself of course.

[klee23]

Dec 9, 2018 22:27:16 GMT -5 fivechickens said:

Dec 9, 2018 21:02:47 GMT -5 Bernadine said:

I love my snap on colander and elastic shoe laces.

Are they tight enough? Do you think they would be good for kids? I have been thinking of getting them for DD who wears leg braces so she doesn’t have to worry about her laces coming undone.

My coworkers (rehab based PT & OT) generally don't like elastic laces with AFOs- I think it mostly stems from how loose the elastic feels and potential to piston in the shoe/cause breakdown. We work with adults however, so her skin/ sensation may be healthier. If she's currently seeing a PT or OT I would run it by them.

[fivechickens]

Dec 10, 2018 20:20:55 GMT -5 klee23 said:

Dec 9, 2018 22:27:16 GMT -5 fivechickens said:

Are they tight enough? Do you think they would be good for kids? I have been thinking of getting them for DD who wears leg braces so she doesn’t have to worry about her laces coming undone.

My coworkers (rehab based PT & OT) generally don't like elastic laces with AFOs- I think it mostly stems from how loose the elastic feels and potential to piston in the shoe/cause breakdown. We work with adults however, so her skin/ sensation may be healthier. If she's currently seeing a PT or OT I would run it by them.

This is what I was curious/concerned about. Thanks. I will ask her PT.

[fernweh]

Dec 9, 2018 22:49:25 GMT -5 isabel said:

Ohhhh I NEED that herb stripper. I just informed DH that I'm buying it and he can put it in my stocking.

eta: I'm very intrigued by that silicone glue.

I have one. I’m not a fan. It very well could be operator error but it doesn’t work well for me.

[isabel]

Dec 11, 2018 11:19:08 GMT -5 fernweh said:

Dec 9, 2018 22:49:25 GMT -5 isabel said:

Ohhhh I NEED that herb stripper. I just informed DH that I'm buying it and he can put it in my stocking.

eta: I'm very intrigued by that silicone glue.

I have one. I’m not a fan. It very well could be operator error but it doesn’t work well for me.

Boo. This is disappointing.

[zoomzoom]

I'm curious if the defrosting tray actually works.

I love my elastic laces. I use them in my golf shoes.