This $8 Gift From Grandma Keeps My Avocados Nice and Green for Days — It’s on Sale Right Now

I love nothing more than biting into a creamy cube of avocado in my Cobb salad or tucking into a piece of toast topped with mashed avocado and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes. While avocados are clearly a staple in my diet, their only downside — and it’s a major one — is how quickly they turn brown. Until recently, I’d always cover the leftover half of my avocado with cling wrap and hope for the best, only to scrape off the browned top the next day. But all that changed when I moved into my new apartment a few months ago, and my grandma sent me a care package filled with chocolate bars, face masks, and the ultimate solution to all of my avocado browning woes: the Joie Fresh Stretch Pod.

Before discovering the Joie Fresh Stretch Pod, I was tossing more avocados in the bin than actually eating them, which was both a waste of food and a dent in my budget. (And trust me, a college budget cannot afford to routinely waste avocados.) But with this nifty gadget, I am finally able to preserve my leftover avocado halves for up to two days(!) without them getting oxidized or icky. Unlike other avocado keepers that are made entirely of plastic, this one is made of stretchy silicone that firmly covers the open side of the avocado (regardless of how big or small it is), minimizing space for air to seep in and oxidize the fruit.

And the best part? Since it measures only 3.94 x 6.3 inches, I can easily stash it in the corner of a crowded shelf in my cluttered fridge (I share one with my roommate) or in the crisper drawer. And when I’m ready to use my half, the bright green keeper stands out (and actually looks like an avocado), making it easy to locate.

And it’s not just me who loves this product. More than 1200 Amazon reviewers have given it an impressive 4.4-star rating, calling it a “must-have” for all avocado lovers. One reviewer even compared it to other options on the market, claiming “this is by far the best one.” While another happy reviewer added, “this saves me from putting so much plastic in the garbage and it keeps my avocado just as fresh!”

Usually priced at $9.99, the Joie Fresh Stretch Pod is just $ 7.74 right now. That’s a sweet 23 percent savings on a clever little gadget that will significantly extend your pricey avocado’s shelf life. Personally, it’s already saved me so much money and guilt over wasting food and using plastic wraps. Plus, it doesn’t hurt that it looks rather adorable sitting on my refrigerator shelf. As they say, grandma truly does know best!