Top 5 Items Under $5 I Can't Live Without

This is about as basic & cheap of list you might find on the internet. But, we poor, so it might help you if you poor, too.

1. Floss picks. This is my #1 draft pick. & not the regular, old fashioned kind that cuts off blood supply to your fingertips & gags you when your entire hand is in your mouth. Any brand will do, though. My favorite is this Listerine brand with the long handle & the disposable ends.

2. Sparkling Water. The kind that people make fun of for tasting like "a single skittle dissolved in 12oz water." Yep, those are my jam. & they sure do fill ya up during a fast.

3. Dry Shampoo. I really like the Living Proof brand, but let's be real... that's not in our budget. So instead, I'm not picky at all as long as the stuff works. Dove is the cheapest I've found that gets the job done, get yours here.

4. Gum. I don't leave home without it. & the fancy new plastic cases that Extra comes in are pretty sweet, too.

5. Melatonin. If you have kids, you know what I'm talking about. If you don't... enjoy your sleep. This brand is our favorite & the cheapest, but I'm desperate enough I'll spend an entire paycheck on one bottle.

“Wipe. Wash. Brush. Floss.” - a sign from Hobby Lobby, probably not.