The 15 Most Useful Household Products That Money Can Buy

PLUS: How to use gift cards to save yourself money, garbage disposal dos and don’ts, and more. PLUS: How to use gift cards to save yourself money, garbage disposal dos and don’ts, and more. December 7, 2022 [View Online]( TOGETHER WITH [Brave]( Good morning! Doing more with less isn't something that only applies to possessions like clothes and furniture—it can inform your approach to consumable household products too. In Today’s Good Thing, I’m highlighting 15 surprisingly versatile products with dozens of tips for making the most of them. In Money Matters, I’ve got another frugal tip to share with you. Find out how you can use gift cards to save money below! Jillee DAYS UNTIL 🕎 Hanukkah: 11 🎄Christmas: 18 🎊 New Year's Day: 25 TODAY'S GOOD THING [Photos of Jillee using various household products.]( [The 15 Most Useful Household Products That Money Can Buy]( You may already have many of these around the house, but you can do a lot more with them with the help of these tips. [READ MORE]( [READ MORE]( You might also like: ◆ [11 Disposable Items That Are Actually Highly Useful]( ◆ [9 Things You Should Always Reuse, Just Like Grandma Did]( QUICK TIPS ⚡️ Garbage disposals can be finicky, but these disposal dos and don’ts will help you keep yours in good working order. [Read more ➜]( ⚡️ Instead of wasting money on pet beds that get ruined or go unused, try a DIY pet bed that’s cheap and easy to make. [Read more ➜]( ⚡️ These 10 useful ideas for organizing gift wrap supplies can help keep Christmas clutter under control this month. [Read more ➜]( TOGETHER WITH BRAVE Protecting Your Privacy Online Is Easier Than You Think This easy switch makes the web faster, safer, and more private (and it takes just 60 seconds). If you read this newsletter regularly, you've probably read some of the segments I've written about common cybersecurity threats we face online. But our security isn't the only thing we need to protect online, because our privacy is just as vulnerable! 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[Download Brave for your phone or computer ➜]( [Download Brave for your phone or computer ➜]( Supporting our sponsors makes it possible for me to continue sharing the tips and tricks that make your life easier! [Check out Brave]( for best-in-class internet privacy tools. - Thank you! 💵 MONEY MATTERS 💵 Save Money With Discounted Gift Cards [A photo of various gift cards.]( If you only think about gift cards as gifts, you’re missing an easy opportunity to save. Businesses commonly offer deals on gift cards during the holiday season, and that’s good news for us in more ways than one! If you’re planning to give them as gifts, buying them for less than their face value can help stretch your gift budget further. But using discounted gift cards to save yourself money may be an even savvier move. As long as you use them to buy things you were going to buy anyway, using a gift card you purchased at a discount is a pretty effortless way to save! Say, for instance, that you get pizza from Domino’s fairly regularly. At the time of writing, you could buy a $25 Domino’s gift card through [Raise]( (an online gift card marketplace) for $20.83, or 16.7% off face value. Then all you'd have to do is use the gift card the next time you ordered Domino’s, and you'd save over $4 with barely any effort. While online marketplaces like Raise are a useful option, many of your favorite businesses may be offering deals on gift cards during the holidays. Keep an eye out for gift card discounts at your favorite restaurants, shops, and other businesses for easy savings! YESTERDAY'S GOOD THING [Photos of Jillee preparing cocoa using a hot chocolate bomb.]( [The Best Gift You Can Make For Anyone Who Loves Cocoa]( This fun, indulgent twist on the classic cup of hot cocoa is not only easy to make at home, but they're perfect for gifting too. [READ MORE]( [READ MORE]( A FEW MORE THINGS... In Remembrance: Today is National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, commemorating the 81st anniversary of the attack on the U.S. Naval Station Pearl Harbor that claimed the lives of 2,403 American service members and civilians. You can learn more about this year’s commemoration and associated events [at Pearl Harbor Events](. 📝 I Hope This Finds You Well: Dear reader, today is National Letter Writing Day, celebrating what was once a staple of long-range communication. While I appreciate the speed of phone calls and texts, I think we can all agree they lack the charm and personal touch of a handwritten letter. In honor of the occasion, write a letter to someone you love today, won’t you? Yours most faithfully, Jillee. 🌕 Full Moon: Traditionally known as the [Cold Moon](, tonight's full moon is sure to live up to its moniker. One noteworthy feature of December's full moon is that it shines above the horizon a little longer than usual, giving you more time to enjoy the view. 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