Take Our Money! 6 Budol Finds from Home Buddies

Growing up, we'd only ever hear the term "na-budol" when used in the context of a teaching moment: steer clear of strangers in public, they just might be members of a “budol-budol gang” who'll entice you to give your money up.

These days, however, budol is as much a term in online shopping as it is in crime. Recently dropped cash on a spice rack you saw on home enthusiasts Facebook group Home Buddies? Checked your cart out for a smart clock that comes with Google Assistant? That’s because na-budol ka.

While we’re firm believers of shopping responsibly (and within your means), we can’t help but share these six budol finds from Home Buddies for you to check out (and maybe add to your cart or wish list).

Nordic-inspired Glass Rice Dispenser

This glass rice dispenser with its wooden lid and stand is just pure Nordic class. If you're looking to upgrade your rice container at home, which may or may not be an old giant mayonnaise tub, then we recommend this minimalist eye candy to brighten up your kitchen counter. Get it from this Shopee store for P2,449.

Mi Smart Clock

If you find it difficult to part ways with your bed every morning, then we recommend this Mi Smart Clock by Xiaomi. It not only tells the time, but also allows you to play music from Spotify or YouTube Music and check the weather, calendar, commute information, and the news all with your voice. You can also connect the Mi Smart Clock to a smart camera so you can monitor what the camera's recording around your house.

Deerma DX700 Vacuum

Nothing beats the old school walis tambo, but if you have furry pets at home who shed a ton, then the Deerma DX700 vacuum cleaner will save you from a lot of trouble and back pain. It’s practical thanks to its large capacity dust box and two-way vertical and handheld cleaning modes.

Nordic-inspired Condiment Jars

Nordic-inspired homewares are all the rage right now. To satisfy your Scandinavian home decor fancies, check out this set of three marbled ceramic condiment jars, which comes with bamboo lids, wooden serving spoons, and a bamboo tray. It's currently sold out on Shopee – which means many were budol-ed – so save it on your “Likes” for now. A set will cost you P739.

Locaupin Hands-free Bidet

This hands-free non-electric bidet from Locaupin is the happy medium between using the tabo or the regular bidet and those smart Japanese toilets that come with a zillion buttons. This bidet, which isn't entirely hands-free, comes with two cleansing modes, the feminine wash nozzle and the rear wash nozzle, which you can adjust with a simple twist of a knob. Available in Shopee and Lazada.

Universal Bottle Stopper

You'll love this universal bottle stopper if you want your pantry essentials to have uniform and minimalist containers. No need to buy new bottles for these! Recycle empty soju bottles, Emperador Light junior bottles, and kwatro kantos gin bottles, all of which are a perfect fit for the stoppers, and fill them with soy sauce, vinegar, oil, fish sauce, and other pantry sundries. You won’t break the bank buying these stoppers, as they cost about P5 to P26 apiece on Shopee, depending if they’re on sale.