Life is hard. So sometimes it is easy to be overwhelmed in the tide of school, work, sports, and all your other responsibilities that you forget that there are little things that can bring you small moments of joy.

At times like these, just a few bucks can buy you a little something that might lift your spirit and day and make your life just a little bit better. So here are five items under $10 which might fit the bill.

1. Splash Guard

If you have ever been overwhelmed by ice cubes while drinking or have found yourself sporting a Gatorade mustache, then this is for you. Splash guards look like a rubber mouthpiece and fit at the top of water bottles like Camelbaks or Nalgenes. They cover most of the drinking surface and work by only a small slit for the fluids to come out, thereby keeping the ice in the cup.

You can find splashguards on amazon.com for less than $8 and choose from single colors to stripes or designs. This is a great purchase for athletes or anyone who wants to stay hydrated without being attacked by ice.

2. Bath Bomb

Let’s face it: Sometimes you just need a hot bath after a long day. But if that doesn’t help you unwind enough, add in a Lush bath bomb and indulge in a truly decadent, relaxing soak. With a variety of different scents and colors (such as cypress and lavender), bath bombs help you unwind while also giving you the thrill of trying something new.

Lush bath bombs can be purchased on lushusa.com for $5-$9 each. Or, you can make your own using ingredients like baking soda, epsom salts, and food coloring. Tips for making your own can be found at diyprojectsforteens.com/diy-bath-bombs-recipe/.

3. Sunglass Straps

Spring has sprung early this year, which means sunglasses are a must. Putting sunglasses on top of your head and then fighting with your scalp and hair to get them back off can turn a fun outing in the sun into a reason to never go outside again.

Sunglass straps provide an easy way to slip sunglasses on and off while still keeping track of them. They are especially crucial for wearing sunglasses in the lake or in the ocean. Stylish sunglass straps in many colors can be purchased for $6.99 at croakies.com.

4. Portable Phone Charger

This is something that could cost more than $10, depending on where you get it, but is a worthy investment at any price. Being able to spend a whole day out taking care of business and knowing you’ll still have 100% battery life on your phone at the end of the day makes a portable phone charger a must. A phone charger can be purchased for as little as $6.49 at Walmart.com and can charge your phone up to two times on one charge of its own.

5. Popsockets

A Popsocket is something that is often made fun of, but is a complete blessing to own. It is a tool that sticks to the back of your phone and allows you to hold onto it. It also lets you easily take selfies, prop the phone up to facetime, and more. Popsockets mount to nearly every vertical surface and come in many different designs and customizable colors. They cost $10 at http://www.popsockets.com/  and are a purchase you won’t regret.