If you’re someone who prefers for products to have a concrete purpose before you spend your hard-earned money on them, you know how hard it is to shop on Amazon. There's plenty of cute finds, fun gadgets, and weird things you've never seen before — but what do you actually need? Luckily, it turns out there are actually lots of useful things on Amazon that are functional, practical, and right up a smart shopper's alley.
In fact, many of these items can be game changers for pragmatic types. You can find things like collapsible bowls, two-in-one travel mugs, self-draining dish mats, and portable irons. Some of these things make life go smoother, while others free up time or save space. Lots of them also perform multiple functions at once — like a hair dryer that untangles knots while you're styling, and a sleep mask that blocks out the light while also playing music. If they don't have multiple uses, they cut your to-do list down a little or streamline tasks that tend to take up all of your time. Who doesn't want that?
If you're practical, wary of spending money online, or just want your purchases to be smart — this list is for you.
1A Convenient Bluetooth Adapter That Turns Any Regular Headphones Into Wireless Ones