It's time for another one of my favorites!
One of the items that I would hate to be without is my gorillapod. You can find them for well under $20 at Amazon. They have tons of stores there that sell them. It's small enough to stick in your pocket or purse and is super light weight.
This thing is awesome! My husband and I love to go hiking. When we take trips we always look for nearby trails and parks. We always take this little thing with us. We've gotten some great pictures of the two of us with awesome backgrounds by wrapping it around a tree limp or bench and attaching it to our camera...
Most cameras today have a movie mode and you can set the tripod up at a party and not have to stand there and hold it which also causes a shaky playback. Can also be a great help when you want to get a group picture and you are part of the group.
Oh yah, and I don't have to bug the husband when I'm taking my before, during, and after pics of my new diet!
Another one of my favorite things...