



Heartbreaking news: Sometimes, the splurge is worth it. You never want to hear that spending a ton of money on a product is actually a good thing, but there’s no denying that some products, from cleaning appliances to cookware, have more than earned their steep dollar count. And if you’re a pragmatic shopper like me, you probably want to know for certain that you’ll get all possible bang for your buck before you dig out your wallet to drop hundreds of dollars on an item sight unseen.
That’s why I asked some of my colleagues at HuffPost and BuzzFeed for the best big purchases they’ve ever bought, to find out what people really think is worth the splurge. The answers I got from writers, editors and other staffers ran the gamut from shoes to baby carriers to so, so many vacuum cleaners. (What can I say? Everybody loves a good vacuum cleaner.) If you want to make sure your next big purchase is spent on something you can trust, keep reading to see our picks for the most splurgeworthy products out there.
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The sandals are available in up to five colors in women's sizes 5.5-11.
Yes, it’s more than I ever anticipated spending on a litter box, but for me, it was worth every penny I paid for it. (Check out my ode to the Litter Robot here.) If you’re curious about how the Litter Robot works, check out the process in action on TikTok or YouTube. It automatically scoops litter by rotating its inner shell, shaking clumped litter through a filter and depositing the soiled litter in a sealed drawer-like compartment underneath the box (which also effectively and blissfully traps odor)."
My Kindle Paperwhite is the reason I was able to more than double the annual amount of books I read, from 12 in 2022 to 28 in 2023. My Kindle has essentially paid for itself, too, since I use the Libby app to check out digital copies of library books to read on my Kindle for free — no more time or money spent agonizing over bookstore prices, and I can have my next read in my hands within minutes of adding it to my TBR list.
"It turns out this cocoon-like feeling is exactly the intended effect: Thera designed the hoodie to feel like a calming hug — aiming to reduce cortisol, calm the nervous system and boost oxytocin and serotonin like hugs do. (The jacket is also supposed to help support deeper and more restful sleep.)"
The hoodie comes in six colors in the fleece version and four colors in the minky version, in sizes XS-XXL. It weighs eight pounds.
Released this year, these over-ear headphones are available in white or black, have up to 30 hours of battery life on a single rapid charge and has spatial audio as well as Noise Cancellation and Aware modes so you can choose how much you hear of what's happening around you.
The Zeitgeist Baby Carrier comes in 39 variants, with options for different colors, materials and patterns.
The machine has a pictorial touchscreen, making it easier than ever to choose the coffee drink you want. You can adjust the coffee strength, milk texture and temperature to your preferred settings, then save them as a favorite so the machine remembers them for later. It also heats up in just three seconds and can brew one to two cups at a time. The machine is available in up to five colors. And if this splurge price has you hesitating, save the link for later, because the Barista touch is known to go on sale sometimes.