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Top 11 Items I've Purchased for My Home in the Last 5 Years

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All of these items I have purchased and use in my home on a regular basis. I really think I could not live without them! These items keep my home clean, help me stay organized, or help me stay in touch with the people and animals I love.
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Vacuums

 
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I found this shop vac on super sale online at walmart and snatched it up! I have no regrets and certainly would have paid full price. I LOVE having a shop vac to vacuum up anything I don't want in my nice inside vacuum (listed here too!). This one is...
HART 6 Gallon 5 Peak HP Stainless Steel Wet/Dry Vacuum, VOC608S 3702
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My brother spent a long time researching vacuums before he bought his, and this is the one he recommended! Of course I had to get the same. This has been amazing for picking up all the pet hair and random junk on both hardwoods and carpets. The diffe...
Shark® Vertex™ Cordless Stick Vacuum with DuoClean® PowerFins™, IZ440H
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Everyone talks about it, but that's because this carpet cleaner really is that great. The small size is great for storing in a small apartment. I have done couches, rugs, whole sections of carpet, and more with this thing. I use more solutions that j...
BISSELL Little Green Multi-Purpose Portable Carpet and Upholstery Cleaner, Car and Auto Detailer, Green, 1400B
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I love this mini vacuum cleaner for when I don't feel like getting out my big one! The suction is a bit lighter so it is great for things like counter tops and dusty corners. I also like it better than my larger vacuum as it is lightweight and super ...
IonVac, Lightweight Handheld Cordless Vacuum Cleaner, USB Charging, Multi-Surface, New
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Kitchen Gadgets

 
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I am really lazy and even a lazy baker can make bread with this machine! This bread machine has many options to make all types of bread and even things like yogurt, pizza dough, and pasta. I have only used it to make bread however. The bread comes ou...
Neretva Bread Maker Machine , 20-in-1 2LB Automatic with Gluten Free Pizza Sourdough Setting, Digital, Programmable, 1 Hour Keep Warm, 2 Loaf Sizes, 3 Crust Colors - Receipe Booked Included (Green)
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The standing kitchen aid mixer is such a useful tool in our kitchen! I use it to shred up chicken the most with the ceramic attachment for chicken wing dip! As a girl from Rochester NY, that is my favorite thing to use it for. I also use it for mixin...
KitchenAid Classic Series 4.5qt Tilt-Head Stand Mixer - K45SSOB - Onyx Black
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For Around the House

 
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If you have a printer that doesn't work half the time then you need to upgrade! The exact printer I have is the HP officejet 4650, but that has since been discontinued. This model is the newer version. I love my HP printer because you can also sign u...
HP OfficeJet 5258 All-in-One Color Printer with Mobile Printing, Instant Ink Ready (Renewed)
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As a short girl, a foldable stool is a must! I keep mine handy in my kitchen to reach all the tall shelves in the cabinets and pantry! I love this one because it is just a tad taller than your average stool so you can a bit more height and can reach ...
13 inch Height Premium Heavy Duty Foldable Stool for Adults, Kitchen Garden Bathroom Stepping Stool White
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My dad got us each an Amazon Echo Show for Christmas 2020 so we could all open presents together and stay close while also staying safe. We still use it every day to this day! I like to check the weather and get all my amazon updates in the morning. ...
All-new Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen, 2023 release) | Smart display with deeper bass and clearer sound | Cloud Blue
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THese blink mini cameras were great in our house to watch our nana when we were not home, and now they work great to check in our dogs too! They keep peace of mind that we can see what's going. We do not use them as security for our home. We just use...
Blink_Mini – Compact Indoor Plug-in Smart Security Camera, 1080 HD video, Night Vision, Motion Detection, Two-Way Audio – 2 Camera Pack
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I absolutely love my spin mop! I mop my floors once a week with dogs that like to tramp dirt all over the place and this spin mop gives me peace of mind knowing the floor is really clean. Since using this mop my water is barely gray and my floors shi...
EasyWring Spin Mop & Bucket System
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