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10 fab finds for $5 or less at Amazon
People often wax nostalgic about the good-old days, when $5 went a long way. Well, guess what ... it still can at Amazon. You just have to know where to look. Hint, try here. Better yet, start with our favorite $5-and-under finds below. For just a few buckaroos you can keep a hero in your pocket (a 4-in-1 pen tool), as well as a mini therapist (a grown-up fidget). Heck, why not throw a physical therapist (this massage ball) in your cart while you're at it. Happy shopping!
LightDims LED Covers
Let there be (less) light
Kikkerland 4-In-1 Pen Tool
Up your spy game
Sosoon Scalp Massager
Scrub-a-dub-dub
Infinity Cube Fidget Toy
Soothe stress
Louise Maelys Folding Mini Pocket Hair Comb with Mirror
Primp on the fly
Gaiam Restore Ultimate Foot Massage Roller
Roll away pain
Kemoxan Portable Cell Phone Stand
Seat your cell
Genuine Fred Toucan Munchtime Chopsticks
Eat like a pro
Msq Eyelash Comb
Dump the clump
Trycooling Gap Cleaning Tool
Small-space savior
Glare from your alarm clock keeping you up at night? Reduce it with these stick-on LED covers, which come in a pack of over 100 in different shapes and sizes to fit over the lights on your microwave, router, power strips, tech gadgets — really anything in your home!
"Hello darkness, my old friend," wrote a fan. "I love these. I cannot sleep with any light. It absolutely drives me nuts. I need blackout curtains and can’t even deal with the littlest of light from electronics. So far I’ve used these on surge protectors, my printer and my modem. They work great and it looks so much better than a piece of electrical tape ... I truly had no idea how much joy these little blackout stickers would bring me."
Calling all MacGyvers and 007s: This pen doubles (er, quadruples?) as a screwdriver, a ruler and a level, keeping you ready for anything. We think it's a pretty cool gadget for just $4, and some 2,500 five-star Amazon reviewers roger that.
"Nice stocking stuffers. Brings out the nerd in me," wrote a five-star fan.
Not only does this silicone scrubber help to evenly distribute your hair products while you shower, it'll also feel like heaven as it massages your scalp. You'll get a deeper clean too, since it'll buff away excess oil, dirt and flakes.
"These 'magic finger' brushes are a dream for washing hair," gushed a reviewer. "They are comfortably firm, but soft and massage my head without tangling my hair. They never pull or snag, just smooth out my hair while deep-cleaning my scalp. I used to have to wash my hair every day, but with these, I only have to wash it every two or three days."
Unfold it, spin the spinners, press the buttons and unwind. This little cube is loved by kids and adults alike — with over 6,800 of them giving it a perfect five-star rating! Only $5, yet priceless.
A grateful shopper shared: "Helps me focus ... especially during Zoom meetings or phone calls. I love this thing! It does make a little noise, but I also flip it around with one hand. If I can't find it, I will look until I do. It's that good for stress and to help focus. I use it so much that I have started to wear the stickers off the cubes. Doesn't matter, it still works just fine for me!"
This go-anywhere, fold-away brush/mirror combo will keep you looking your best all day long. When closed, it's a wee 3.5 inches — fits right in your palm.
"When planning a multi-day backpacking trip, every ounce matters and it's best to find items that have dual purposes," wrote a five-star fan. "Great for regular traveling, or perhaps even to place in a gym bag, car console, purse or desk drawer for a quick primp throughout the day."
Designed to release tension, this nubby little ball can be used on feet, shoulders, hips or wherever you feel tight or stuck.
One of 1,500+ five-star reviewers raved: "Small, sturdy, feels great! This ball really helps me after work to improve my plantar fasciitis. I've tried so many things to work the area and this has been the best so far."
This little phone stand makes dealing with your devices easier at lunch, work, on the plane or anywhere really. You'll get three of these fold-away babies, too, so when someone compliments your awesome new phone stand, you can gift them one straight from your pocket.
"Have one at home, one at the office and one in my backpack just in case I have an impromptu Zoom call on my phone," wrote a pleased reviewer. "Simple but highly necessary tool for organizing your workspace."
Toucan do anything with these beginner-friendly chopsticks: Eat sushi, make sibs jealous, fix your bra (see below — you name it.) More than 4,200 reviewers gave them a five-star high-five.
"I friggin' love this thing," raved a fan. "It's absolutely adorable and my little brother and sister were so jealous. However, I have discovered an alternative use for these. You can dip it bird end first with the mouth of it open into a bag of mini M&Ms and feed yourself like a baby bird. Use this information however you wish."
Another alt use: "Great for fixing bras with removable pads. ... Just wrap the pad around the ends of the chopsticks, guide the chopsticks into the tiny hole for the pad and then release. Ta-da, your bra pads are back with way less frustration!
Clumpy mascara getting you down? This nifty separating comb helps define lashes for a more natural look and fuller effect. Just swipe it through your lashes once you're done applying your mascara, and voilà!
"My absolute favorite beauty tool!" exclaimed a happy shopper. "I love using this eyelash brush! I'm 68 and never used one before; had always struggled with clumps and lashes sticking together. Now I use this, it's simple and easily does the job! I love it!"
No space is too tight to clean when you have a brush as slim as this one. It was specifically designed for getting into those hard-to-reach nooks and crannies such as window grooves and air vents, and it even has a scraper tool at one end for prying grime away.
"I find myself using it constantly in ways I hadn't thought of originally (which was around the base of metal fixtures in sink and tub areas)," wrote one of 9,400+ five-star fans. "Wherever there are crevices, grooves or rust-encrusted surfaces to be scoured, this tool fits the bill. [The] end result is very satisfying. I like that the bristles are firm, yet pliable enough to scrub as well as make smooth contact with hard-to-reach areas in a single swoop."
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