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18 Inexpensive Things Worth Saving on

Everything's under $50

Erika Veurink
Jul 21, 2026
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Last week, I wrote about expensive things I love spending money on per the trend. Today, I’m sharing inexpensive things I wholeheartedly are worth their weight in gold. And have no interest in upgrading!

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a month ago · 95 likes · 10 comments · Erika Veurink

This is the side of the conversation that can get a little lost in the endless plight for optimization. Enjoy some of my “good enough” picks. And I promise…you won’t guess number 4 :) They’re all under $50!

Mineral salt + lemon water

This simple formula is a favorite summer ritual of mine. If I’m out and it’s over 90 degrees, I’ll order a lemonade and sprinkle in a healthy serving of salt to cut the sweetness. At home, a pinch of salt and half a lemon does the trick better than any hydration powder.

Prequel Lip Visor Sunscreen

Wow. I was late to this product, but I threw out 3 lip products I sort of hated floating around in my bag once I tried it. It’s under $20, has SPF, but also works overnight.

The Libby app + Kindle

Did you know you can buy used Kindles on eBay? Link your Kindle to your Libby app, and you’re set with nearly unlimited eBooks from your library.

What was I reading…

Reading paper books at home is my preference, but if I’m packing, I’ll load up on my available holds, and relish the saved suitcase space!

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