Episode 536: Products that Will Save You Time Each Day

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[00:00:41] I came across an article on MoneyTalksNews.com that listed 14 products that will save you time each day, and that I will share a few of those with you.

[00:00:52] Let me start by saying that it should be of no surprise that you can get most of these on Amazon.

[00:00:57] The first item that is helpful for many people who hate the chore of putting your clothes away after you wash them is a clothes folding board. I didn't even know this existed.

[00:01:14] It clothes is small for easy storage, and it's only $14.99. I think that makes for a good gift for just about anyone.

[00:01:28] Next on that list is a one-cup freezing tray by Super Cubes. You can defrost perfectly portioned soups, sauces, and more with this tray.

[00:01:41] It's safe to put in the dishwasher, and it comes at a cost of $20.

[00:01:48] The next item I may invest in, because I care about my socks not coming out of the wash, is a sock laundry helper.

[00:01:59] It holds nine pairs of socks together through the wash and dry cycles.

[00:02:04] It comes in a two-pack, one for your clean socks and one for your dirties.

[00:02:09] Now, I don't have a problem once they're in the drawer. I usually roll them up together, but it's just coming out of the wash why I only seem to get one.

[00:02:20] This gift costs $25. I might look into that.

[00:02:28] Another product that can save time is a beverage chiller.

[00:02:32] If you want something cold, like coffee or tea, in less than a minute, this will be helpful.

[00:02:39] A robot vacuum cleaner makes a good gift.

[00:02:42] I actually saw one at an airport recently.

[00:02:45] Took a video.

[00:02:46] The robot Roomba 17, I believe, or J17, empties itself.

[00:02:53] You don't have to do a lot of work with that, so you know it's on the pricey side.

[00:03:00] For those of you who like to eat on the go, something that can save time through a drive-thru is a breakfast sandwich maker.

[00:03:13] It's dishwasher safe and lets you customize your sandwich.

[00:03:17] Now, that is around the $25 range.

[00:03:22] One of the least expensive products on this list are no-tie shoelaces.

[00:03:27] You can turn your sneakers into slip-ons.

[00:03:31] These can definitely be helpful going through some airports internationally because, yes, some still require that you remove your shoes.

[00:03:39] They work with sneakers of all sizes and are less than $10.

[00:03:50] There's also a quick dry towel wrap.

[00:03:53] I'm not sure how little it takes for you to dry your hair completely, but it's microfiber and it costs less than $10 as well.

[00:04:04] For those of you who wanted to prep your meals in a few minutes, you can use a large vegetable chopper.

[00:04:11] It has four blades and a fine dicer.

[00:04:15] And this comes around $30.

[00:04:19] You can see the rest of that list on Money Talks News.

[00:04:24] Are any of these products something on your gift list?

[00:04:27] I'd love to know.

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