Minimalists who get by with as few creature comforts as they can sometimes make everyday activities more difficult than necessary. Some small splurges more than pay for themselves with the way they make things easier.

Thousandaire nominates these buyer’s remorse-proof things:

* A rubber spatula. Food gunk tends to stick to plastic and metal spatulas. The rubber variety is much easier to clean.

* A second monitor. If you like to watch videos while you work, or compartmentalize your business and play operations, a second monitor can be far more convenient than the old minimize/maximize routine.

* Cleaning sponges. Little sponges that come pre-loaded with cleaner make it simple to eliminate stains or clean things quickly.

Cheap Things That Make Life Easier [Thousandaire]

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