Outsmart the outdoors

September 27, 2025

Here’s how to enjoy nature without turning your home into a campsite.

🐤 Smart bird feeder (44% off): Watch feathered friends in 2K day or night. The built-in AI IDs 10,000+ species for you.

Electric flyswatter (33% off): Rechargeable and fitted with a purple light that draws pests in. Way easier than clapping at thin air.

🚪 Magnetic screen door (15% off): Fresh air in, bugs out. Double-stitched mesh with 52 magnets snaps shut instantly.

Filtrete air filters (29% off, six-pack): Certified to help with asthma and allergies. Basically, a bouncer for your sinuses.

🫣 Portable blackout curtain (13% off): Blocks 100% light and UV rays. Comes with a travel bag to beat jet lag.

🏠 Click, shop, conquer: From cleaning supplies to DIY tools, check out my updated home helpers page on my Amazon storefront.

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Kitchen appliances that are actually ‘smart’

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“Smart” gets slapped on everything these days. Most of it’s just hype. (Looking at you, touch screen toaster. Cool trick, but bread doesn’t care.) So I dug through the noise and nonsense to find the kitchen tech actually worth your money.

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⚡️ 3-second tech genius: Some Android phones still let you expand storage with a microSD card. Pop one in and move apps or photos over to free up space. Sorry, iPhone folks.

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🎮 Keep your kids safe in online games: On public servers, strangers can talk to your kids without sending friend requests. Show them how to mute players by opening the lobby leaderboard or scoreboard and muting a profile. For younger children, just remove their microphone. This headset is 40% off and has a detachable mic.

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🔥 Keep your Fire Stick cool: If it’s tucked tightly behind your TV, it can overheat and slow down. Good news: Amazon usually includes an HDMI extension cable. Use it to move your Fire Stick away from the back of the TV for better airflow.

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⚡️ 3-second tech genius: Flying soon? Keep power banks under 100Wh (it’s usually printed on the box) and always in your carry-on bag, never in checked luggage. Need a new one? Here you go!

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💸 Save on gadgets: Amazon Renewed sells open-box, pre-owned and refurbished tech from big brands. You can find deals on iPhones, MacBooks, headphones, gaming consoles and more. Best part? Everything’s tested and inspected, so it looks almost new. And if something doesn’t work out, you’ve got a 90-day guarantee to fall back on.

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Back to cool starts here: I’m loving my Raycon Everyday Earbuds Classic, especially when I’m on the treadmill or when I walk my dogs. They’re packed with upgrades like active noise cancellation, multipoint connectivity and all-day comfort. I use mine every day. Get 20% off sitewide today!

🔌 Cable management: When cords are dangling around your desk, tie them up with Velcro straps. It’ll look neater and keep naughty pets from chewing on them. You can also use them to wrap laptop chargers and accessories when you’re on the move. Found a pack of 40 under $14.

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📺 TV shopping 101: Don’t just grab the biggest one. Get 4K, so the picture’s sharp. Confused? OLED gives you deep blacks and vibrant colors but costs more. QLED is brighter, cheaper and better in sunny rooms. Gamers: Look for a 120 Hz refresh rate or higher, so the action doesn’t stutter.

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