42 Genius Items On Amazon You Can Get For Less Than The Price Of A Cup Of Coffee

Eda House Foot Cushions, $2 (1 Pair), Amazon

Soft, thick silicone cradles your feet to provide relief for metatarsalgia, mortons neuroma, and just plain old tiredness thanks to these unique cushions. Not only are they great if you're suffering from aches and pain when your dogs are barking, but if you love to wear sky-high stilettos, these cushions will multiply your wear time exponentially by absorbing the shock sent into the balls of your feet and providing a light massage. They're great for runners, too — and you can simply wash them to reuse them over and over.

eBoot Snail Tea Bag Holders, $5 (Set of 10), Amazon

Teaist. That or "tea snob" are the interwebs' preferred terms for those who love tea — and if you have one on your hands, they're sure to love these tea bag holders. Crafted from colorful silicone and cleverly shaped like snails, these multi-colored fellows cling to the side of a cup or mug, and are designed to prevent the tea bag from falling in by providing an anchor point for the string.

Jollylife Silicone Baking Mat, $5, Amazon

Crafted from 100 percent food-grade silicone, this mat features a design packed with pyramid-shaped to drain all the grease and oil away from your food while it's cooking to help you eat healthier, cleaner meals. Silicone is naturally non-stick, so it cleans up easily, too, plus it offers even heat distribution and can withstand heat all the way up to 450 degrees. Fits easily inside your sheet pans, or cut it down to any size you wish — then roll it up for convenient, easy storage.

Restorology Silk Sleep Mask, $3, Amazon

I never go to bed without a sleep mask, and I keep extras, because I lose everything. So I was excited when I saw the price on this sleep mask — it's perfect not only for stocking up my bedside table, but also for ordering several for my "prize closet," the stash of gift-worthy items I like to keep at home for those times when I need or want to put together a last-minute package for a family member. Seriously, think about the super-cute spa baskets you can make.

Philonext Cable Clips, $5 (6 Pack), Amazon

Little additions like these clips can make such a big difference when you're trying to get your home office, kitchen, workroom, or other space organized — and they're so inexpensive! Made from environmentally-friendly silicone, use them to keep your cables organized and right at hand, or post up your favorite pen, pencil, paintbrush, wooden spoon — you name it. The clips affix simply an easily using strong adhesive and are instantly ready to use.

Kitchen Basic Pepper Corer, $2, Amazon

If you love veggies or just are an inveterate cook, this pepper corer is a must-have for your kitchen. Quickly and easily remove the cores of sweet bell peppers and jalapeños, as well as other peppers of all kinds and many other small fruits and vegetables. Made of high-quality ABS plastic, this tool is easy to use — simply insert, twist, and extract. "It's fast, easy, and amazing," says one reviewer.

Yonisun Smartphone and Tablet Stand, $2, Amazon

Cleverly designed and simple, this stand will hold either your smartphone or your tablet for easy handsfree viewing in either portrait or landscape mode — and it folds up for easy portability, too. Suitable for just about any device, it's great for watching movies or YouTube, or those long FaceTime chats with your BFFs or significant other. Use it in the kitchen to cook along with your favorite recipes, and it's great while traveling, too.

MZD Silicone Pad, $5, Amazon

If you can find an item that serves more purposes in your kitchen for less money than this silicone pad, I'd be shocked. You can use it as a hot pad to prevent pots and pans from burning your delicate surfaces, plus as a potholder to lift them on and off the stove. It's also great for opening tight jars. Put it in the bottom of your sink and use it to keep delicate plates and stemware from skidding around while you're washing it. Oh, and it's also a spoon rest, and a garlic peeler.

Jdgo Stainless Steel Drinking Straws, $4 (Set of 4), Amazon

Switching to reusable drinking straws is one simple way to help save the planet a little at a time, and with these stainless steel straws, you can look stylish while doing it, too. They're extra-long, so they're perfect even for your oversized Yeti-type tumblers, and crafted from food-grade stainless steel. The set comes with a purpose-made cleaning brush, though these BPA-free straws are dishwasher-safe.

Morenitor Basting Bottle, $2, Amazon

Store marinades, sauces, melted butter, or just plain olive oil in this bottle and work your roasting, baking, or grilling foods like a pro with this basting bottle that's crafted from 100 percent food-grade silicone. You'll feel like a real artist with this brush in your hand as it dispenses just the right amount of product with the pressure of your squeeze — and then brush it on with the heat-resistant bristles that work just like their natural alternative. It's top-rack dishwasher-safe for easy cleaning and completely stain- and odor-resistant, too.

Whitmor Drawer Organizers, $5 (Set of 2), Amazon

If the drawer where you keep your drawers — or your junk drawer, or any other drawer — is a mess, these organizers can help. Made from a durable frosted clear plastic, they're perfect for any room in the house, and are suitable for organizing craft and office supplies, cosmetics, and utensils in addition to your small clothing items. At 3 inches high, they slip easily into most standard drawers, and reviewers rave about their usefulness.

TRIXES Magic Cleaning Sponge, $3 (10 Pack), Amazon

If you're not familiar with the genius brand-name product these miracle sponges take after, well, you'd know 'em when you see 'em. Indispensable for use removing stubborn stains from just about any surface, these pads perform the same as the big-name alternative at pennies on the dollar. They work wonders on walls, grout, floors, and more.

SANDALUP No-Show No-Slip Socks, $5 (3 Pairs), Amazon

It's quite possible that these socks are actually the perfect accompaniment for your footwear. They're not going to peek out above your stylish footwear, so it shows off your shoes, rather than competing with them. It has a multi-line 3-D heel to cradle your foot in comfort. But the big twist comes in its construction: It's crafted in a super-comfy cotton-spandex blend, and it's lined with silicone, ensuring both optimum comfort and stretchiness, while also guaranteeing that your foot will not slip around.

IBEET Makeup Brush Cleaner, $4, Amazon

Invest in the longevity of all those expensive makeup brushes in your cosmetics kit: Spend just a few more dollars on this brush cleaner and keep your brushes in great shape longer. Made from durable, lightweight silicone, the bowl is naturally bacteria-resistant and easy to clean. The bottom features a design with star-shaped nubs — just add water or brush cleaner and gently rub your brush across the cleaning surface. Once they're clean, you can store your brushes upright in the holes around the edge to dry. It's great for travel, too.

Nite Ize Gear Tie, $5, Amazon

With applications just about everywhere in the house and in every possible travel configuration you can think of, this accessory could be the most versatile item Amazon sells. A scan through the reviews yields a mom who raves about its use to suspend a lantern from various places while camping, a guy who attaches his keys to his backpack with his. someone who's wheelchair-bound and uses it to attach a pen to the chair, and a boy uses it to hang his helmet from the dugout fence in between at-bats.

NPLE Anti-Spill Soup Siphon, $2, Amazon

Designed to ensure soups and sauces make it from your saucepan or stockpot into the vessel for which they're destined rather than all over your counter, this gadget will be right at home in the kitchen of any avid cook or inveterate neat freak. Crafted from high-quality silicone, it fits over the edge of your pot or pan and directs your soup or sauce right into your waiting bowl, cup, or other receptacle.

Honey-Can-Do Combo Lint Brush/Shoe Horn, $5, Amazon

With its collapsible design, this device is perfect for travel, which is a good thing, since it combines two much-needed functions into one handy accessory: A lint brush and a shoe horn. Just flip open, hold in your hand, and brush in one direction to remove lint from your garments. Reverse the device, and the opposite end — the comfortable wide handle grip — reverses into a shoe horn.

Shineweb Double Eyebrow Brush, $2, Amazon

With a comb on one end and a narrow brush on the other, this device is the only tool you need to groom your eyebrows — and with a sustainably-harvested bamboo handle, it's eco-friendly, too. The comb permits application of brow gel and even separation and combing of your eyelashes if so desired, then simply flip to the opposite end and apply color to fill in your brows. "These are the wonderful Amazon steals that are so worth it," says one reviewer.

Gonzo Natural Magic Air Purifying Gel, $5, Amazon

Formulated to neutralize odors in any room of your house, this gel works its magic by absorbing the bad smells — not just masking them. As it soaks up the scents you don't like, it also discharges a pleasant, light aroma of fresh citrus that makes your house smell fresh and clean. One jar works for up to 90 days without electricity, open flames, or intervention of any kind — just let it get to work and even tough pet, bathroom, and kitchen odors disappear.

DZT1968 Cosmetic Bag, $2, Amazon

Am I the only person who gets a thrill from periodically reorganizing all of her makeup? I'd liken it to the first-day-of-school sensation —and given that this cosmetic bag is both adorable and inexpensive, I'm looking forward to indulging in a thorough clean-out on the regular from now on. The cute polka dot motif is both timeless and of-the-moment, and this bag even has a mirror inside the lid, making it a great travel partner suitable for touch-ups on-the-go.

e.l.f. Studio Lip Exfoliator, $6, Amazon

So it looks a bit rough, but this lip product is actually an exfoliating and hydrating treatment for your lips that will leave them softer and smoother than ever before. It's crafted from a mixture of vitamin E, shea butter, and avocado, grape, and jojoba oils — all blended with brown sugar to create a gentle emollient scrub that removes dead skin but leaves your lips moisturized and with a gentle shine.

Sundried Leakproof Water Bottle, $6, Amazon

If you're tired of your water bottle leaking in your gym bag, your car, your locker — wherever — as well as dribbling unattractively all over your shirt when you try to drink, this water bottle is for you. With a leak-proof lid and a silicone drinking area, it's as secure as can be. Plus, it's crafted from BPA-free Tritan polymer, which feels and tastes like glass while giving you the lightweight safety and ease of use of a chemical-free plastic bottle.

ATB Onion Holder, $6, Amazon

It may not take the tears out of making homemade onion rings, but at least this gadget will ensure they're evenly sliced — and it's a whiz at guiding you toward evenly-sliced tomatoes, potatoes, cheese, and lots of other foods. Just pierce your food of choice with the stainless steel prongs, using the white handle for a firm grip (pretend you're Wolverine if you like). Then use the prongs as a guide, running your knife between them to create even slices.

IBEET Acne Remover Tool Kit, $4, Amazon

Your mother told you: "Don't pick at your face." Well, if you're going to pick at your face, at least use these tools, since they're crafted from surgical grade anti-microbial stainless steel, making them easy to sterilize and ensuring they won't cause allergies. The five extractors each feature different size loops and shapes to help you swiftly and effectively remove your pesky blackheads, acne, and pimples without irritation.

VITI Heat-Resistant Glove, $5, Amazon

Have you ever singed your fingers while styling your hair? If so, you know what a painful and unpleasant experience this can be, and this glove can prevent that from happening to you again. The glove itself is crafted from high-density cotton, while the dots that cover its surface are made from thermostable silica gel. Together, this combination of material means you may still feel the heat from your styling tools, but you won't get burned — even if you touch an extremely hot surface.

Vivo Per Lei Dead Sea Mud Soap, $6, Amazon

Cleanliness isn't the first thing that comes to mind when you think of the word mud, but this soap leverages the mineral-rich power of mud from the Dead Sea — and combined with activated bamboo charcoal, it cleanses and purifies your skin to leave it feeling soft, smooth, and fresh. Suited for all skin types, it's a boon for those trying to get rid of breakouts, acne, redness, and irritation, or anyone just looking for a deep-cleaning treatment.

Gaweb Rug Carpet Mat Grippers, $4 (4 Pairs), Amazon

Loose flooring materials — including rugs — are responsible for a sizeable portion of slips and falls, but with these grippers on your throw rugs, you won't have to worry about that. Reusable and easy to apply with extra-strength adhesive, they help you adhere your carpets to almost any flooring surface quickly and easily so they'll stay put — while also preventing the edges from curling.

Gessppo Stainless Steel Egg Separator, $2, Amazon

Made from food-grade stainless steel, this egg separator is a must-have for anyone who loves to cook, separating the yolk from the white quickly and without the mess you get when you do it using the shells themselves. It's also dishwasher-safe, durable enough to last a lifetime, and completely germ-resistant. "Good, and good for the price," says one reviewer.

SE 11-Function Pocket Survival Tool, $4, Amazon

Don't let its size fool you — this multi-tool is small enough to fit in your wallet, but its functionality is that of a survival tool twice its size. Its functions include a can opener, a bottle cap opener, four different wrenches, a knife edge, a saw blade, a screwdriver, and a ruler. Don't carry a wallet? No problem — use the convenient keychain hole to carry it with your keys.

Oxygen Beauty Activated Bamboo Charcoal Mask, $5, Amazon

Activated bamboo charcoal is the primary ingredient in this mask that peels off your face taking blackheads, dirt, spot-causing bacteria, and other impurities right along with it. The charcoal has an almost magnetic effect, drawing out the grime and pollutants to leave you with a clean and clear complexion. Plus, while purifying, this mask also increases circulation to your face, giving you glowing, smooth, tender skin.

joylive CY Eyebrow Stencils, $2 (Set of 4), Amazon

With four different shapes, these stencils offer all you need to style the brow shape that best suits your face. The four brow styles are classified as elegant, classic, delicate, and glamorous — so one is sure to suit both your style and your face shape. Crafted from sturdy ABS, they're reusable, and ideal for either everyday home use or for professional makeup artists.

feililon Scrubbing Sponge, $5, Amazon

Useful in every room of the house, this sponge will give you more than your money's worth. It's versatile enough to clean your pots and pans, your sink, and your appliances in the kitchen — and it works in the bathroom to scrub down your shower and tub, it removes stains from your clothes before they go in the machine, and it even keeps tools clean.

Case Star Earbud Case, $2, Amazon

Stop that annoying issue — when your earbuds to get into a tangled mess in your bag — and get this case that will keep them wrapped up neatly and protected from harm. Perfect for other small items, too, like memory cards, flash drives, and even an iPod mini if you have one, so this tiny accessory is indispensable. It fits most new Bluetooth earphones, too.

SuperLi Food Storage Covers, $5 (Set of 4), Amazon

Extend the life of your pricey fresh fruits and vegetables with these unique food covers, designed to fit over the cut side of your food — or even open jars and cans, when you've lost the lid or top — and keep them fresh. The food-grade silicone hugs your food and creates a seal to hold in the natural juices and prevent exposure to circulating air, which can cause food to spoil or dehydrate. The set includes four sizes to accommodate foods of all sizes.

ShenPourtour Kitchen Gadget Organizer, $1, Amazon

If you have a bunch of sponges, scrubbers, and other items floating around in your sink, you need this gadget organizer to get it all together into one place and get it out of your way. This shelf adheres to the corner of your sink using powerful suction, and its curved triangular shape gives you plenty of space for all the knick knacks you use while you're cleaning and cooking.

ARINLA Universal Mobile Phone Repair Set, $4, Amazon

Crafted from steel and plastic, this tool set has everything you need to fix your own smartphone if you're so inclined. Suitable for repairs on both iPhone and Android-compatible models, the set contains five custom screwdrivers for a custom fit, plus two prying devices, one of those fancy paperclips favored by the folks at the Genius Bar, and three other pieces that will help you pull the cover off of your device. You'll also be able to use these tools on your tablet.

COSRX Acne Pimple Master Patch, $5 (24 Patches), Amazon

Formulated to adhere to your skin and absorb the gunk from your whiteheads and pimples, these patches from K-beauty brand COSRX are crafted from ultra-thin hydrocolloid material to help your acne flatten and lose its inflammation, while protecting it from bacteria and infection. The set contains a range of sizes, so there's one for every spot, and they're designed to be worn alone or under makeup.

Tenworld Gel Heel Socks, $3 (1 Pair), Amazon

Dry, cracked heels are a thing of the past with these heel socks that are crafted from medical grade silicone and protect your skin from peeling and cracking. Use them alone, or amp up the benefits with your own lotion — and you can wear them under your socks for extra cushioning during the day, or use them at night and wake up with soft, smooth feet. They're reusable, too: simply hand wash with warm water and soap, then air dry.

Household Essentials PVC Dryer Balls, $3 (Set of 2), Amazon

They may look like tiny asteroids, but these PVC balls are totally down to Earth when it comes to the amount of time and energy they can save you in the laundry room. Throw them in the dryer with your clothes, and they promote increased air flow in between your items to reduce drying time while also leaving your clothes soft and static-free. It's a chemical- and allergy-free alternative to dryer sheets that saves money in the long run.

Sandalas Extendable Microfiber Duster, $3, Amazon

When you can't reach it to dust it, this microfiber duster will do the job for you. With a comfortable grip that allows for easy hand control, this implement will give you a reach ranging from 12 inches all the way out to 25 inches, and it's topped with a removable, eco-friendly microfiber pad that detaches for convenient machine-washing. You'll use it all over the house, whether it's on your bookshelves, computer, ceiling fans, and shutters.

It's SKIN Avocado Fresh Face Mask, $2, Amazon

Developed by dermatologists from Seoul University, this mask from leading K-beauty brand It's SKIN will feed your skin the nutrients it craves. Featuring smoothing, plumping avocado and suitable for all skin types, this mask is ultra-hydrating and provides a refreshing, brightening treatment that leaves you with a supple, fresh look. Reviewers rave about the glowy look they're left with after a treatment.

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