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What Item have you purchased for less than $100, that has made a large difference in your life? (self.askbeehaw)

submitted 2 years ago by Penguincoder to c/askbeehaw

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For me, it was a pair of merrell shoes on sale. They have lasted 3+ years, have great grip in the snow and ice, and so comfortable, my feet don't hurt after wearing all day.

Never cheap out on anything that comes between you and the ground; shoes, tires, a bed.

What have been some of your good purchases under $100?

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[–] while1malloc0 17 points 2 years ago (2 children)

A good set of ear plugs. My toddler can be pretty screamy and I find it a lot easier to be a rational parent when I have ear plugs in that don’t muffle all sounds, but just take the edge off the loud ones.

[–] TimTheEnchanter 5 points 2 years ago

This was going to be my answer as well! I have a pair for sleeping, a pair for travel, and a pair that I carry in my bag every day for loud places.

[–] wet_lettuce 3 points 2 years ago

My noise cancelling headphones are the only reason I survived so far. At first I felt like I was being a bad parent, but I realized wearing them made me a better parent. Like you said, I was able to stay more rational and disconnect a little from the screaming.