Clips

These PVC-coated wire-based clips have moved kitchens, states – and now, countries – with me. Far outliving any clothespin I’ve encountered, these multipurpose clips have pinched chip bags, flour bags, cereal, laundry, craft projects, and more for the better part of the last decade. For me, the material has proved stronger than plastic alternatives or wood with a metal spring. The 2-inch clips comfortably withstand temperatures in the refrigerator and freezer, and can be easily cleaned with soap and water.

This was one of those purchases that I didn’t necessarily intend to keep forever, it was a replacement for past items that had broken and have just… lasted. And I can’t find a single aspect to nitpick. I had no idea they were so durable when I bought them (otherwise I probably would’ve gotten more!), since they weren’t expensive whatsoever, but clips like this remind me that the right purchases can last a long time if you choose wisely and treat them well.