We were curious about the 21 things that are worth splashing money on.
Proper Curtains
MANY online forum users can vouch.
Blackout Curtains
“Especially in the summertime, they help you sleep so much better.”
Eyemask
“Or eyemask. It was a game changer for me after I moved to a place without blackout curtains.”
Sunrise Lamp Alarm Clocks
“Say goodbye to an assault on the eardrums every morning.”
Daylight Alarm Clocks
“One of those daylight alarm clocks. Wake up on your best side every day.”
Wake-up Light Alarm Clocks
“I’m convinced my wake-up light alarm clock is the only reason I’m still employed.”
A Good Pair Of Shoes
“Sounds simple, but honestly, something as basic as a good pair of shoes that fit you well.”
Comfortable Footwear
“Good shoes will make or break you if you move a lot.”
Right Shoes for the Occasion
“Came here to say shoes.”
A Second Monitor
“It improves productivity, as you can have tabs open and type whatever you want on the other.”
Multiple Computer Screens
“My company gave us a supplement to build a remote office post-Covid and I spent $400 on a top-notch second monitor.”
Ear Plugs
“Good-quality reusable earplugs. Soooo much better than the cheap foamy ones.”
Ear Defenders
“They will improve your life if you go to loud concerts.”
A Fully-Functioning PC
“Many people don’t have one, they exist in phones or tablets, and they are missing out.”
A Personal Computer
“It boggles my mind that some people don’t own a computer and just rely on their phone or tablet.”
A Laptop or a Desktop Computer
“Mobility aside, a computer is hands-down the superior tool.”
Quality Cookware
“Because food is quite literally life.”
A Good Stockpot
“3+ gallon stock pot. Boil pasta, potatoes, or whatever without a boilover.”
A Cast Iron Pot
“Also, an enameled cast iron pot. Life changing.”
Prescription Sunglasses
“Hands down the best money I’m glad to part with.”
Trendy Shades
“Reduced or no glare in bright environments, reduced eye strain, etc.”
Prescription Goggles
“Similarly, I found prescription goggles. Pools and water parks are so much better now!”
House Movers
“It’s true what they say: moving house is the third most stressful event in a human’s life.”
Removal Services
“Paying for movers to do everything. Did a purge and then paid them to pack my stuff.”
Quality Pillow
“A good mattress and pillow. We spend a third of our lives lying on it. Why not invest in it?”
Memory Foam Mattress
“My wife bought a memory foam mattress, and wow! Sleeping on a good-quality mattress was life-changing.”
Electric Toothbrush
“I remember the first time we used our electric toothbrush/Waterpik combo. It literally felt like we had just gotten a professional dental cleaning.”
Duplicates
“I bought a duplicate of my favorite shirt. Now I know for sure that if anything ever happens to the first one, I have a backup plan.”
Extras of Your Favorites
“I have a duplicate of my favorite pants since they no longer make them and a duplicate of my favorite tote bag.”
A Good Mixer
“KitchenAid Stand Mixer. I will never buy a cheap mixer, ever.”
Reputable Kitchen Appliances
“Be sure to list it in your will. That thing is gonna outlive you.”
Baking Accessories
“My mom still has hers from her wedding 40+ yrs ago. Still works great!”
Noise-Canceling Headphones
“Reduces the rate of my mental health decline like crazy.”
High-Quality Headphones
“They literally keep me sane at work. No, Mary, I don’t want to listen to you talking all day long…”
A Comfortable Blanket
“I’ve gone from about 5.5 hrs average sleep to 7 hours average, and I wake up feeling well-rested.”
Weighted Blankets
“Just don’t buy one that’s too heavy. The one I bought just pinned me to the mattress.”
Maternity Pillow
“[It] is the most comfiest thing ever for ANYONE. Fits between your legs, and you’ll sleep like a baby.”
Pregnancy Pillows
“Female friend suggested the idea. She was right.”
A Squatty Potty
“You know that ‘squatty potty’ thing? That.”
Toilet Stools
Whenever I’m at a stranger’s house or some godforsaken unknown bathroom, I find myself missing it to the point that I’ve tilted the garbage can and used it as a makeshift one.”
Lasik
“Eye surgery. Life is different when you can see it.”
Corrective Eye Treatment
“Had it done in 2000. Life-changing.”
Laser Eye Surgery
“The procedure took just a few minutes from start to finish. If you can tough it out, it’s totally worth it!”
Blood Tests
“AKA, a comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP). Discovered I had a severe Vitamin D deficiency. Ask your doctor to get tested for Vitamin D specifically.
Home Testing Kits
“Before, I had suffered from brain fog, low energy, sad mood, felt tired all the time even if I’d gotten lots of sleep, etc.”
An underrated investment.
Therapy
“Easily paid for itself now that I’m sane enough to hold down a career and perform well enough to get promotions.”
Bidet
“My problem now is that I hate pooping in hotels or public restrooms without one.”
Toilet Attachments
“People who come over to my place like to poke fun at it and act like it’s weird. Americans are running around with dirty behinds. And everyone seems to be ok with that.”
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