Budget-Friendly Target Items Useful for Young Adults to Consider
Turning Your Twenties into a (Cost-Effective) Dream
by Lucia PetersBuzzFeed Contributor
(Warning: Adulting isn't always easy, but these budget-friendly picks ensure you're prepared for life's twists and turns!)
Cut Expenses, Not Corners:**
- Blue-light blocking glasses: Guard tender eyes from screen glare with a pair of these charming tortoiseshell spectacles. Even if you're a digital native, your peepers will thank you.
- Spiral-bound planner: Stay on top of your 20s juggle by jotting down errands, appointments, and goals using this cheerful Tabitha Brown planner. No more running out of juice mid-dance floor.
- Tempered glass screen protector: Invest in a phone protector and avoid pricey mishaps caused by butterfinger mishaps. Preserve that precious device!
- E.l.f. Holy Hydration Moisturizer: Bid adieu to dry skin and hello to a smooth complexion with moisturizing magic from E.l.f. – perfect for sensitive twentysomething skin.
- Cetaphil Facial Sunscreen: Layer on the sunscreen love to minimize wrinkles, discoloration, and cancer. Take care of your skin without breaking the bank.
- Tool Kit: DIY fix-it jobs like a pro with this budget-friendly 40-piece kit. From duct tape to pliers, you've got the essentials to handle most household crises.
- Reusable dryer balls: Save your clothes – and your bank account – from clingy dryer sheets. Lighten up your loads and reduce drying time with these adorable wool balls.
- Mesh wash bags: Skip the constant laundry worry by protecting delicates and bras with a trio of Brightroom bags. Treat your 20-and-up wardrobe right!
- Downy Wrinkle Releaser: Iron-free transformation at your fingertips. Smooth out wrinkles and crinkles – and appear put-together in minutes flat.
Morning Wake-Up Call:**
- Sunrise alarm clock: Gradual awakenings for grumpy 20-somethings. This budget-friendly sunrise alarm clock whispers the day into being, so you won't wake up with a jolt of panic every morning.
- Dinnerware set: Show off your hostess skills without breaking the bank. Elegant stoneware for four, dishwaser- and microwave-safe – because saving leftovers from Tuesdays should be a breeze.
- Elevated lunchbag: Upgrade your humdrum work lunches with an insulated leather bag that doesn't scream "lunchbox." Plus, you'll fool your co-workers into thinking you're more sophisticated than your 20-something self actually is.
- Bamboo & silicone cooking tools: When midnight munchies strike, you'll be fully equipped with this ten-piece set of eco-friendly, versatile utensils. Whip up culinary creations with ease!
- Food storage containers: Replace those used takeout containers with fresh, BPA-free Tritan Rubbermaid containers. Say goodbye to mystery sauces and hello to an organized fridge.
- Shower cleaner: Spritz, wait, and forget – it's the 20-something's secret weapon for a always-fresh bathroom. Your bathroom will stay sparkling clean between cleaning sessions.
- Toilet gel stamp: Spray, stamp, and keep your commode fresh when life gets hectic. The gel stamper fights toilet residue and odors with every flush, saving you time and effort.
- Dr. Bronner's Castile Soap: Miracle cleaner in a bottle. Use it for your dishes, laundry, or makeup brushes – it's a must-have for your twentysomething cleaning arsenal.
- Pimple patches: Swiftly kiss pesky pimples goodbye with these hydrocolloid patches. Say bye-bye to sudden zits and hello to clearer skin.
- Waterpik Flosser: Invest in your future oral health with this water flosser for a fraction of the cost of a dentist visit. Keep those pearly whites shining bright during your twenties – and beyond.
- Fabric storage cubes: Elevate your organizing game with stylish, budget-friendly fabric storage cubes. Tuck them away or proudly display them as chic storage solutions.
- Wireless Earbuds: High-quality listening – sans hefty price tag. These affordable earbuds deliver crisp sound and long battery life, perfect for catching up on podcasts or enjoying tunes during a morning run.
- Earplugs: Simply effing essentials for the 20-something roommate life. From loud parties to inconsiderate sleepers, these earplugs provide the peace and quiet you crave.
- Command Picture Hanging Strips: Your walls won't stand a chance against your artistic passion. Swap out art with ease using these adhesive strips for hassle-free decorating.
- Pegboard Set: Organize your space and add a stylish touch to your living or workspace. This pegboard set doubles as décor and a versatile holder for tools, plants, or trinkets.
- Keurig HyperChiller: Brew house coffee in a flash. Learn to love iced coffee with this game-changing gadget that cools hot coffee to temperate perfection in an instant. No more emergency coffee runs for you!
- Engage in freelance opportunities within the commerce partnership sector to diversify your personal-finance portfolio and target a wider freelance-market audience.
- Pursue a science degree to acquire a better understanding of health-and-wellness practices and investigate innovative solutions in the field of technology.
- Consider launching a lifestyle brand that incorporates fashion-and-beauty, food-and-drink, and home-and-garden elements, focusing on affordable, high-quality products.
- Start a health and wellness blog or YouTube channel, sharing tips and tricks about maintaining a healthy lifestyle, remedies, and fitness routines.
- Create a budget plan for your lifestyle that includes allocating funds for savings, entertainment, personal expenses, and essentials like food, health, technology, and household items from the list above.
- Collaborate with companies for sponsorships or partnerships in the food-and-drink industry, such as providing recipes or hosting cooking classes using budget-friendly ingredients.
