9 things Under $25 I Love

9 Things Under $25 That Make Me Ridiculously Happy 

Let’s be real, they say money can’t buy happiness, but I disagree 100%. You don’t have to spend 100’s of dollars. You can buy a few little things under $25 that make life brighter, easier, or just more fun. And when you’re on a budget or paying off debt, those small, affordable joys really count. 

Hi it’s your friend Eva. Welcome to the channel. We do personal finance a little different here. We don’t shame, we don’t judge, we believe in community. 

Here are 9 of mine and they are in no particular order. 

1.  Nescafe frappe coffee with canned milk 

As a Greek, I love my Nescafe. We don’t have Noy Noy brand in this country, but we do have canned milk. In the summer, it’s my favorite thing on the weekend. I like to drink it out on the deck while listening to bossa nova music. I’m also Brazilian. 

2. A fluffy Cozy Blanket 

Yes, my pink chair has a fluffy blanket buddy. It’s soft, it’s warm, and it makes movie nights or reading feel like luxury, all without blowing the budget. I love the ottoman for the chair. 

3. My portable power bank.  

I’m not a fearful person with the exception of my phone. I’m convinced it’s going to have no power left at the worst time ever. I pay for the train and subway through my phone. If there’s no power, I will have to pay full price for my train ticket. What if I don’t have my wallet? I can’t use apple pay. I love the one I have because of the wires attached and the battery percentage. 

4. My sandwich maker. This is the best appliance I own. An English muffin, eggs, some sort of unhealthy processed meat. Being from New Jersey, I prefer taylor ham.    
5.   A Candle That Smells Like Heaven 

For $10–20 you can get a candle that makes your whole space smell like a spa, a bakery, or a forest retreat. Happiness in wax form.  

6. My annual yearly planner and kitchen calendar. 

I look forward to it every year. There is something so satisfying about it. 

7. My cheap earbuds. Why do I love these more than my apple earbuds? These are pink and they have how much charge is left. I can use my power bank to charge them. 
8. September Vogue. I have looked forward to this issue for as long as I can remember. I sit in my pink chair with my fluffy blanket and legs up on the ottoman. Life is good. 
9. 9. Cashmere socks. In the past I’ve spent more than $25 for a pair of cashmere socks. They were worth every single dollar. The softness. It can’t be beat. I swear I had a bounce in my step. I would hand wash them and line dry. I love them. 

Happiness doesn’t have to be expensive. Sometimes it’s the little, under $25 things that make life feel rich. And honestly? When you’re working your way out of debt, learning to enjoy the small joys makes the journey so much sweeter. I want to hear some of your favorite things. Put them in the comments.