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