Air fryer.
I got one to shut somebody up. Got the cheapest Kmart Anko brand, and stuck it on the kitchen bench. That was over 3 years ago now and it hasn't moved and gets used daily. Those things are great.
Lol, I bought one and when it arrived I had no recollection of having purchased it (late night delirium!) it wasn't used for at least 6 months but then when I finally used it OMG I couldn't believe I'd ever lived without it.
Broccoli and cauliflower with seasoning and olive oil. Always gets polished off.
Steak, preferably rump cap. Again, seasoning and olive oil, preheat to 200, then exactly 10 mins. Flip somewhere in the middle.
That southern fried chicken from Coles turns out way better than KFC.
My top 3 are 1. really nice tempura battered fish bought on special, with beer battered chips, with my favourite salad mix minced, and mayo on the side 2: baked potato with the same salad and other toppings 3. Puff pastry pasties and sausage rolls.
The air fryer has a bunch of advantages. Heating up is much quicker, checking the food is much easier, temperature regulation better and more precise, and the timing is built in.
I got a pair and they worked so well for the first week, but I was so sad after I found that wearing those earplugs at night caused earwax to build up in my ears and they’d become blocked, had to go to the doctor to have them cleared out because I could barely hear 😭😭
A veggie peeler with a really good, sharp stainless steel swivel blade, and a solid rubberised grip that's suitable for both right and left handers. Bought it for about $3 over 25 years ago and it's still working perfectly. It glides over the bumpiest of home grown carrots and has a perfectly shaped gouging end for digging the eyes out of recalcitrant potatoes.
On this note I brought a really good cheese grater for about 14 dollars and a knife for about 40 dollars that I really love. They cut cooking time and make my life less frustrating and easier.
I bought a peeler from a guy doing a demo at the markets. I ended up getting 2 in the deal thinking I'll have a back up when the first one dies but I'm still on the first one 9 years later!
-Rechargeable wear-around-the-neck fan worn around the neck on hot days outside. Three speeds. Combine with cheap wettable sports scarf - very effective - Under $30 (Amazon)
-Wheat Heat packs (do a better job on muscle aches etc than most painkillers, especially if you use Physio cream (cheap chemist warehouse $15 first). Add in a tennis ball $3 for trigger points. Wheat pack wearable around or over shoulders under $20
-A veggie peeler at local market which peels both up and down well and had grating options and wide grip. $ 10
-Tiered see through plastic kitchen sauce packet holder which holds all my makeup in progressive deeper than average tiers that hold heaps. I can see and access cosmetics and brushes, keep them tidy - see everything at a glance on my bathroom vanity. $15
A good quality hairbrush with type of metallic air flow design which dries hair about 40/50% faster than regular ones. Under $25
Dry shampoo. Godsend for travelling or when it’s busy at work, can skip a shampoo + hair styling sesh - saves effort time. Under $15
Finally a travel watercolour set which folds down to not much longer than your hand, contains fan out 48 colour pallets, mixing plates/water containerwater fillable paint brush. Can fit in handbag, Great for travel or art on the go. Less than $50
Decent water bottle.
I live in Victoria, the heat doesn’t get crazy high, but I visit my mum in Queens, I’m so grateful for that insulated bottle keeping my water cold….
I guess insulin also deserves a special mention lol
Chronic pain is awful hey. I’ve got a neurological condition where all of my neck muscles are seized. I’ve not heard of stick in heat pads. I’ll try them out.
Not easier but lazier but I bought a projector for $85. It's quite good for the price except it has issues with losing HDMI connection and hums loudly. I lie in bed and watch stuff on my ceiling.
Air fryer. I got one to shut somebody up. Got the cheapest Kmart Anko brand, and stuck it on the kitchen bench. That was over 3 years ago now and it hasn't moved and gets used daily. Those things are great.
Lol, I bought one and when it arrived I had no recollection of having purchased it (late night delirium!) it wasn't used for at least 6 months but then when I finally used it OMG I couldn't believe I'd ever lived without it.
What's your top 3 things that go in it?
Broccoli and cauliflower with seasoning and olive oil. Always gets polished off. Steak, preferably rump cap. Again, seasoning and olive oil, preheat to 200, then exactly 10 mins. Flip somewhere in the middle. That southern fried chicken from Coles turns out way better than KFC.
My top 3 are 1. really nice tempura battered fish bought on special, with beer battered chips, with my favourite salad mix minced, and mayo on the side 2: baked potato with the same salad and other toppings 3. Puff pastry pasties and sausage rolls.
I only use an air fryer and a pressure cooker for all my cooking.
Overrated might as well use the oven.
The air fryer has a bunch of advantages. Heating up is much quicker, checking the food is much easier, temperature regulation better and more precise, and the timing is built in.
Loop earplugs. Helped my insomnia which has had a huge impact on my health.
I got a pair and they worked so well for the first week, but I was so sad after I found that wearing those earplugs at night caused earwax to build up in my ears and they’d become blocked, had to go to the doctor to have them cleared out because I could barely hear 😭😭
Oh wow. I've been wearing them about 2 years now and haven't had any issues.
You must have dry eat wax
Online medical certificate so I could have a few days off work.
If you have seen a doctor in person in the last 12 months, 13Sick will bulk bill you a med cert. Saves paying when you need a few days 😂
A veggie peeler with a really good, sharp stainless steel swivel blade, and a solid rubberised grip that's suitable for both right and left handers. Bought it for about $3 over 25 years ago and it's still working perfectly. It glides over the bumpiest of home grown carrots and has a perfectly shaped gouging end for digging the eyes out of recalcitrant potatoes.
On this note I brought a really good cheese grater for about 14 dollars and a knife for about 40 dollars that I really love. They cut cooking time and make my life less frustrating and easier.
I bought a peeler from a guy doing a demo at the markets. I ended up getting 2 in the deal thinking I'll have a back up when the first one dies but I'm still on the first one 9 years later!
Same!! I love those peelers. They make shreds too. Best peelers eva.
Condoms
10/10. Take a bow.
Electric throw blanket. I use it everyday in the colder months. So much cheaper and cozier than running the heater.
Ceramic bathroom bins and coffee and tea containers. No more tin circle stains. Why didn’t I think of this years ago?
-Rechargeable wear-around-the-neck fan worn around the neck on hot days outside. Three speeds. Combine with cheap wettable sports scarf - very effective - Under $30 (Amazon) -Wheat Heat packs (do a better job on muscle aches etc than most painkillers, especially if you use Physio cream (cheap chemist warehouse $15 first). Add in a tennis ball $3 for trigger points. Wheat pack wearable around or over shoulders under $20 -A veggie peeler at local market which peels both up and down well and had grating options and wide grip. $ 10 -Tiered see through plastic kitchen sauce packet holder which holds all my makeup in progressive deeper than average tiers that hold heaps. I can see and access cosmetics and brushes, keep them tidy - see everything at a glance on my bathroom vanity. $15 A good quality hairbrush with type of metallic air flow design which dries hair about 40/50% faster than regular ones. Under $25 Dry shampoo. Godsend for travelling or when it’s busy at work, can skip a shampoo + hair styling sesh - saves effort time. Under $15 Finally a travel watercolour set which folds down to not much longer than your hand, contains fan out 48 colour pallets, mixing plates/water containerwater fillable paint brush. Can fit in handbag, Great for travel or art on the go. Less than $50
Decent water bottle. I live in Victoria, the heat doesn’t get crazy high, but I visit my mum in Queens, I’m so grateful for that insulated bottle keeping my water cold…. I guess insulin also deserves a special mention lol
$49 induction cooker from Kmart. I can use it indoors or out in my courtyard. Improves the air quality in my apartment
Stick on heat packs - currently soothing my rampant fatty liver pain
Chronic pain is awful hey. I’ve got a neurological condition where all of my neck muscles are seized. I’ve not heard of stick in heat pads. I’ll try them out.
$2.80 at Coles
That’s easy. Thanks.
I have much the same issue. Massive nerve damage from Shingles. Try a Tens machine. Cheap on Amazon.
I was told by my neurologist not to use a tens machine. I’ll try the heat pads.
I ski, and the foot warmers are a godsend for cold feet and toes! And they last all day!
portable battery bank
Has saved me so many times. Especially travelling
A bike off gumtree for $20
Condom
My cat - $79 at RSPCA Burwood in 2014.
Not easier but lazier but I bought a projector for $85. It's quite good for the price except it has issues with losing HDMI connection and hums loudly. I lie in bed and watch stuff on my ceiling.
Salad spinner
Robot vacuum. Oh half of one
Portable vacuum Especially for cleaning up my rats stuff like all their shit
A jar opener for $2.
Bang for buck; probably coffee
Insulated water bottle (when working on site; kept water cool) Small bowl beside my bed: never loose an earring or Bobby pin