Under $25
Gifts under $25 that feel thoughtful, not cheap
Looking for gifts under $25 that feel thoughtful? Use these four rules and example ideas to pick a cheap gift that the person will actually use.
Manon Lambert3 min read
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Spend or save
Cost per use, explained with real numbers
Cost per use is the price divided by how many times you use it. Here is how to work it out, with round example numbers, and where the math breaks down.
Hamza Idrissi3 min read
Spend or save
What is worth spending more on, and what is not
A simple way to decide what is worth spending more on and where the cheap option does the same job, using cost per use and a few clear rules.
Hamza Idrissi2 min read
Beauty and skin
Cheap vs expensive razors: how to cut shaving costs
Cheap vs expensive razors: a basic razor with cheap blades usually shaves as well as a pricey system. Here is how to compare the cost per shave.
Hamza Idrissi3 min read
Under $50
Bath towels under $50: how to pick a set that lasts
Bath towels under $50 can last for years if you check weight, fiber and stitching. Here is what to look at, how many to buy and how to wash them.
Hamza Idrissi3 min read
Spend or save
The price tag is only the start of what you pay
The price tag is only the start of what a purchase costs. A short column on running costs, refills and time, and how to count them before you buy.
Hamza Idrissi3 min read
Home and kitchen
Toaster oven vs toaster: which one earns its counter space
Toaster oven vs toaster: a toaster is cheaper and faster for bread, a toaster oven does more jobs. Here is which to buy based on how you cook.
Hamza Idrissi3 min read
Beauty and skin
Does sunscreen expire? How to tell if yours is still good
Does sunscreen expire? Yes, and an old bottle may protect less. Check the date, the smell and the texture, and replace it when in doubt.
Manon Lambert2 min read
Under $100
Winter coat under $100: how to stay warm for less
Winter coat under $100: warmth comes from fill, fit and layers more than the price. Here is how to pick a coat that lasts, with a cost per winter table.
Manon Lambert3 min read