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Amazon Prime Day is one week away! Money-saving secrets the pros know

By Monique Crawford, Komando.com
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June 14, 2021

Everyone looks forward to the annual Prime Day deals at Amazon, and for good reason. Tons of toys, tech, appliances and more go on sale. If you haven’t started preparing for the big event, the time is now. Prime Day is just a week away.

Take advantage of Prime Day deals to get gifts for birthdays, celebrations and holidays. Already know what mom would love for Christmas? Buy now, while her favorite tech is available with up to a 50% discount. Looking for a great Father’s Day gift? Strike while the sales are hot.

This year’s Prime Day will start at midnight PDT on June 21 and ends at 11:59 p.m. PDT on June 22. But you don’t have to wait for some serious bargains. Are you ready to check out the sales? Here are 15 of this year’s early Prime Day deals.

1. A hiker's best friend

LifeStraw Personal Water Filter

LifeStraw Personal Water Filter

If you love to traverse the great outdoors, this LifeStraw can literally be a lifesaver. It filters 99.999999% of all waterborne bacteria and 99.999% waterborne parasites. It can also remove microplastics and creates 4,000 liters of safe, clean drinking water.

Promising review: I am going to keep this one simple. Recently I got stranded in the back woods of the Adirondack Mountains. I had ran out of water earlier on the first day and used this until I was rescued on the morning of day three. THIS WORKS, this helped save my life. If you hike YOU NEED THIS PRODUCT.
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$17.47 on Amazon.com

2. Perfect for home or the office

Hamilton Beach Personal Blender

Hamilton Beach Personal Blender

Whether you want your first blender or you're ready to upgrade, this Hamilton Beach personal blender is perfect for single-serving drinks. Grab some protein powder or your favorite fruit to make personalized smoothies for a stronger, healthier you.

Promising review: I do a lot of out door activity and exercise, and I've fallen in love with this little gadget. When I want to make a quick drink or smoothie without the hassle of assembling and cleaning a full-sized blender, this is the way to go. Easy to clean, and it whips up drinks in no time at all.
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$20.85 on Amazon.com

3. Make your house a smart home

Kasa Smart Plug HS103, Smart Home Wi-Fi Outlet

Kasa Smart Plug HS103, Smart Home Wi-Fi Outlet

If you don't have a smart home yet, now's the time to get started. The Kasa smart plugs are compatible with Alexa and Google Home Assistant. Want to turn on lights or turn off an appliance? Simply use the app on your smartphone and trust your smart plug to do your bidding. Use it to plug in anything from Christmas lights to lamps to crock pots.

Promising review: I have a sealed crawlspace under the house, in which I run a dehumidifier. It isn't necessary to run it more than a few hours a day, but gong underneath twice a day isn't an option. With this, I have full control of the power to the unit. I have a schedule set, so that I don't have to worry about it. Range is surprisingly good: through the floor and down the house a ways to the router. Wasn't expecting it to reach. Very happy.
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$19.00 on Amazon.com

4. Keep cool

Tower Fan with Remote

Tower Fan with Remote

When your home office lacks proper airflow, your eight-hour day suddenly feels like a 16-hour shift in the blazing sun. When you need some serious cooling, turn to the Dreo oscillating fan. It features smart controls, an LED display, a 90-degree cooling angle, a bladeless fan and a 12-hour timer.

Promising review: Been needing a new fan for some years now. Glad I made the right decision when I purchased this one. Love how it tells the temperature of my room, and how I can put it on auto to adjust the air flow to circulate a cooler temperature in my room. Definitely buying another for my office.
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$89.99 on Amazon.com

5. Upgrade Alexa

Echo Show 5 (1st Gen, 2019 release)

Echo Show 5 (1st Gen, 2019 release)

Ready to invest in an Echo Show? These Echoes feature a 5.5-inch smart display that reveals the time, shows your favorite films and allows you to interact with other connected smart devices. You can watch movie trailers, listen to podcasts and make video calls, as well.

Promising review: I am SO satisfied with my Echo Show 5. [I] love that I can turn off the camera and Alexa when I need to. [A]lso, the screen dims perfectly when the room gets dark — no bright light to disturb my sleep. [T]his product is all, and more, than I expected. [N]o complaints! The Prime Days price is great!!!
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$79.99 on Amazon.com

6. Cool down this summer

ecobee SmartThermostat with Voice Control

ecobee SmartThermostat with Voice Control

When you're trying to keep energy costs down, it makes sense to turn off the air conditioner while you're at work all day. The downside to this is you return to a very warm or even hot house. This year, get a smart thermostat and schedule when you want the air on and when it should turn itself off. Worth every penny.

Promising review: I fully believe this is worth every penny. I love having control of my thermostat with my phone. This device learns our routine and programming the high and low I want is amazing. My house stays comfortable at all times. Installation was a breeze as long as you follow the instructions and if you have trouble there are many YouTube tutorials to follow. Go ahead and splurge and buy this, you won’t regret it.
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$219.99 on Amazon.com

7. Upgrade your car

Magnetic Phone Car Mount

Magnetic Phone Car Mount

Take advantage of this early Prime Day deal and set up a phone mount in your car. Gone are the days where you have to pull over or rely on your passenger to give you directions. Now you can safely see your GPS, play your favorite music and more. Installation is simple, just suction the mount to your dash or windshield and you're ready to go.

Promising review: As an Uber driver, I bought many car mounts but none of them satisfied me until I got this one. Its magnetic piece is significantly bigger than other mounts and my phone never falls down after I go inside bumps of NYC. The suction piece is strong and stays firm either on dash or window. I am pretty sure it can hold tablets as well. It's price could be slightly higher than other mounts but it is well deserved. Do not hesitate to buy it.
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$17.99 on Amazon.com

8. Shave away imperfections

Lint Remover Fabric Shaver

Lint Remover Fabric Shaver

Is your favorite pair of work pants pilling? What about the lint all over your best coat? Say goodbye to imperfections thanks to this fabric shaver. It's perfect for removing fabric fluff, pilling, lint and extra fuzz from your couch, sweaters, curtains or leggings. Renew your clothing with this handy battery-operated gadget.

Promising review: This product is amazing. Makes my clothes new again. I use to use a straight razor for my clothes. I was skeptical about this product. I wish I hadn't slept on it. Works great on my lululemon leggings. I noticed some reviews where it tore into their clothes. I use the palm of my hand and hold the clothing item taut and gently go over it.
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$11.92 on Amazon.com

9. Tune out

Sony Noise Cancelling Headphones

Sony Noise Cancelling Headphones

Sometimes you just have to get away from it all. But if travel isn't an option, try the next best thing: noise-canceling headphones. Listen to your favorite music and let the rest of the world fall away, even if it's only for a few minutes. These headphones last up to 35 hours and feature quick charging capabilities.

Promising review: These were a gift for my son for Christmas. He used them on a trip recently and said they were the best pair of headphones he's ever had. Was very impressed with the sound quality and the noise cancellation. He said he was purchasing a pair for his girlfriend.
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$148.00 on Amazon.com

10. Stream to your heart's content

Fire TV Stick 4K streaming device with Alexa Voice Remote

Fire TV Stick 4K streaming device with Alexa Voice Remote

If you're not ready for a smart TV, go for the 4K Fire Stick. Stream Netflix, YouTube, Prime, Disney+, Apple TV, HBO Max, Pluto and more. Use the Alexa voice remote feature or scroll through your streaming options regularly with the remote. If you're a Prime member, you'll also get unlimited access to thousands of movies and TV shows. Just plug the stick into the TV, plug the power cord into a wall outlet and connect to the internet. That's it!

Promising review: I love this thing! I can watch Prime video, Hulu, Netflix, and a really good selection of free apps. Easy to use, Alexa works great when we are looking for a specific movie. It checks all my downloaded apps for whatever you ask. I'm considering canceling my $200 a month cable, and just keeping Wi-Fi.
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$31.99 on Amazon.com

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