Adequate Data: Small Things Always Worth Buying

This is a list of small things that are nearly always worth purchasing if you have expendable income.

Personal Effects

Duplicates of all keys

Electric blanket (if you often get cold)

High-quality shoes

Any high-quality tool you use more than once a month

Personal massager, electric if you prefer

Kitchen

Professional-grade kitchen knives

Slow cooker

Cast-iron cookware

Hygiene

Water flosser

Electric toothbrush

Tongue scraper

Attachable bidet

Household

Small houseplants

A low-maintenance pet like a rodent or fish

A pet houseplant like chia pets or marimo mossballs

A small water fountain

Air purifier

Cordless vacuum

Dehumidifier or humidifier (depending on climate)

Ultraviolet light (if you live indoors or in a low-light climate)

Extra storage containers

Office

A flatbed scanner for paperwork

Posture-adjusting seat cushion (if you work while sitting for long periods)

Standing desk (if you work at a desk)

Auto

Portable car starter

Services

Therapy or counseling (if you’ve experienced hardship)

  • If you’re a self-sufficient person, consider an online course about the subject

Cloud storage subscription

Costco or Sam’s Club membership (if you have children)

Roadside assistance