OK… household items are nowhere near as exciting as cool gadgets… well, unless they save you a ton of money. Here are four simple household items that will save you a ton of money this year! 1)     A water filter: Water filter / pitcher combos are cheaper than ever before and are exceptionally beneficial for those of you who buy bottled water.  Bottled water not only is expensive but ninety percent of them are nothing more than tap water run through a filter, which you can do yourself with a water filter. This can easily pay for itself in just a few short weeks depending on how much bottled water you drink. 2)     A re-usable bottle/mug: Water bottles are cheap.  Continuing the anti-packaged water theme, use your own personal water bottle and never buy bottled water again. Get a nice metal one with some insulation and you’ll have a cool drink at your fingertips all summer.  Between the filter and the re-usable bottle, you’ll never have to buy pre-bottled water again. And hey… you can splurge a little and get one that works for hot or cold beverages and use it for your morning coffee instead of buying