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Giant skeletons are one of the Home Depot’s hottest items, selling out within hours every Halloween. They’re a spooky $299 (paywall link), but I’ve got a budget-friendly alternative: Human-sized skeletons for just $40. They’re so humerus!

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Treat yourself

🧘 A day at the spa or a hotel is here and gone. Invest in some goodies that make the everyday a little nicer.

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Take a cue from Carmen Sandiego: Amazon, Nike, Zara and tons of other big retailers have different country-specific versions of their sites. Prices can vary significantly based on where you’re shopping from, and you can still get your items shipped to your house. Btw, you may need a VPN to access a different country’s website without it redirecting to the USA.

🖥️ OLED monitor sales will jump 181% this year: There’s one big difference between OLED and LCD; with OLED, each pixel emits its own light for deeper blacks and richer colors. Plus, OLED screens have faster response times, which reduces motion blur and ghosting for better streaming and gaming. I took the time to select picks for a budget 27-inch option (22% off!) and a high-end 39-inch model (43% off, dang).

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Amazing finds to fix things

⭐️ With these kinds of discounts, there’s no reason to keep putting off your to-do list.

  • Cover the annoying gap between your stove and counter with these easy-to-clean silicone covers (48% off a 2-pack, $8.48).
  • Repair broken window and door screens in a jiffy with this waterproof mesh tape (45% off, $8.29). So smart!
  • Cover up chips and scratches on your wood furniture, baseboards and more with these markers (13 assorted colors; 53% off, $7.49).
  • Restore the grout in your bathroom, kitchen or wherever with these paint and sealant markers (25% off, $8.99).
  • Pumice stone to get rid of those nasty toilet stains (7% off, $13.99).
  • This Sleek Socket cord kit will help you hide the ugly cords hanging down from your lamps or TV (27% off, $24.95).

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Clean up your cables

👊 Fixing the cord mess is easy with the right gear.

  • Wiring across the floor can be a tripping hazard. This floor cord-management kit is 24% off and hides everything nicely.
  • An under-the-desk cable tray is perfect for tables, desks without storage compartments and even bookcases.
  • These cable ties (14% off) aren’t just ugly pieces of plastic! Use ‘em over and over again.
  • A cable concealer hides cords along the wall, across the floor or attached to furniture.
  • Some outdoor equipment comes with excessively long power cords. Roll them up in an easy-to-use storage wheel (29% off).

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I’ve changed for the better

🎴 Since moving into our new home, I’ve turned into an organizing maven. No more messes for me!

  • Pick up this package of drawer organizers for your bathroom, kitchen, garage or wherever ($19.98, 25% off!).
  • For your desk or kitchen counter, these letter-sized organizers are perfect for paperwork, mail, prescriptions and more ($24.99, 17% off; be sure to click the box for an extra $3 off!).
  • I have these durable great-sized clear bins underneath the kitchen sink, in my closet, garage, laundry room and pantry. You can load them up with anything! ($32.99, 33% off!) 
  • Everyone needs a 24-pair shoe organizer that comes with large or extra-large pockets ($8.87, 37% off!).
  • The best one of all: Forget bed sheets folded and sets all mixed up. I love these bed sheet organizers and have them stacked in the laundry room and bedroom closets ($27.99 for a 4-pack, 22% off).

Btw, if you find any old tech when organizing, send it to Amazon through its Trade-in Program and get a gift card for the value. It doesn’t even need to work!

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ICYMI: Top sellers of 2024, so far

This is a list of my newsletter readers’ most-loved products. If you didn’t pick ’em up, what are you waiting for?

  • MiracleWipes (13% off, $12.97) get your electronics squeaky clean without streaks or fuzzies.
  • USB data blockers (under $10 for a 4-pack!) let you safely charge your devices while traveling or in public.
  • The Pink Stuff is a miracle cleaning paste you can use on just about anything.
  • Wall charger, surge protector and extender with five outlets and four USB ports.
  • Uniball pens (33% off a 4-pack) that won’t let anyone erase what you wrote on a check, helping to prevent check fraud.

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Amazon fan faves under $10

🎁 These make great stocking stuffers!

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'Watt’s the deal?

💡 These items are illuminating in so many ways.

  • I don’t like dark hallways and stairwells. Dangerous! These night-lights look nice and cost less than $10 for eight. Click for the extra coupon.
  • Smart bulbs don’t have to be expensive. WiZ smart lights are under $10.
  • Upgrade your evening porch time with app-controlled outdoor LED lights. Click the box for $42 off.
  • This smart table lamp will look good in any room (27% off).
  • Prefer paper books to electronic versions? I do, too. All good! Grab a book light for under $7.

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Protect your expensive investments

🫰 It doesn’t take much, really.

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