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What purchases have you been extremely satisfied with lately? Can be large, small, regular or extraordinary, for yourself or as a gift, whatever.
For me:
-- I love my 97lb kettlebell. I'm having so much fun.
-- I bought a NEBO cap light at the hardware store, although upon googling to find it for this I'm realizing I overpaid. It's really convenient, in the heat lately I've been trying to walk my dog for a long walk before the sun comes up and again after it comes down, I bought it to keep the red light on when I walk her to avoid getting hit by a car. I've never had a good clip light before, it's so far superior to a strap on headlamp.
-- I like cool mint Zyns on long drives. I don't use them daily, but I find them very nice when I'm tired and bored, the nicotine perks me up, and the flavor is sort of nice with a diet coke without eating anything.
-- Lately I've been living off of frozen fruit blended with cottage cheese in the vitamix. It hits my frozen treat desire in the summer while being fairly high protein.
What about you?
Nylon pot scraper on Amazon. My life is changed. I absolutely hate the Brillo pads and similar products wear out quite quickly. The scraper on the other hand never scratches but is just the right hardness to get rid of a surprising amount of gunk from pans without getting caught in a brush or sponge that would need periodic cleaning. Seriously, incredible purchase. You wouldn't think big deal but, big deal.
Also, and I'm fully aware this is like the stupidest looking thing of all time, this cell phone holder. The metal bit is actually really really bendable, so you can use it as a stand like the tripod things for Zoom calls, etc. but with way more flexibility of where to put it and height as well (works for on top of a desk without a weird too-low angle). You can fold it back on itself and put it on your stomach (better than neck) to watch a video laying down in bed (the holder rotates for easy wide-video too). Sometimes I find myself needing or wanting to film something that requires two hands, so then (and only then) I'll do the neck thing. I have used it while cooking as a stand too, or in a pinch it can also be shaped around an arm rest or chair back (used for a family photo once). It's big and solid, which is actually a plus.
Both of these items I have had at least two friends purchase based on my recommendation and both really like them.
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