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Amazon Prime Big Deal Days: Best tech sales right now

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Amazon’s massive fall sale is here, and I did some digging to find the best tech deals. Some of the deepest discounts get bought up fast, so plan accordingly.

Reminder: You’ll need an Amazon Prime account to score these discounts. If you’re not a member, use this link to try it free for 30 days. Just remember to cancel if you don’t want to get charged.

Anker outlet extender and USB wall charger with six outlets and two USB ports (20% off, $19.99).
Anker power bank to take on the go so you can keep your phone and laptop juiced up; charges three devices at once (20% off, $47.99). I have this one, btw.
Amazon Fire TV 55-inch Omni Series QLED 4K UHD smart TV with Dolby Vision IQ, local dimming and Alexa built in (31% off, $415.99).
Nixplay 10.1-inch digital picture frame with a stunning HD touchscreen that lets you share photos and videos via email or through the app (27% off, $137.79).
Apple AirTags to put on your keys, in your luggage, on the dog and in your car (4-pack is 19% off, $79.98). I think between me, Barry and Abby, we have 14!
Tile Mate Bluetooth trackers for keys, bags and other easily lost items, if you use Android (2-pack is 20% off, $38.39).
Apple iPad (9th‑gen) with an A13 Bionic chip, 64GB of storage and a 10.2-inch Retina display (39% off, $199.99).
Amazon Echo Dot for big sound in a little package (54% off, $22.99).
Apple AirPods Pro 2 are great for listening to music or podcasts, as well as taking phone calls (24% off, $189.99).
Apple AirPods Max wireless over-ear headphones with active noise-canceling are sweet and rarely go on sale (27% off, $399).
Apple MacBook Pro with an M3 chip is Apple’s latest and greatest powerful laptop, ready for AI features (19% off, $1,299).
Kasa 2K QHD security camera with pan/tilt, night vision, motion detection and two-way audio for keeping an eye on a little one or pets (33% off, $29.99).
Kindle Paperwhite bundle with a fabric cover and power adapter for your favorite reader … even if that’s you (34% off, $135).
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max with Wi‑Fi 6E support and 16GB of storage (42% off, $34.99).
Bissell CleanView XR 200W lightweight cordless vacuum (40% off, $119.99).
Blink Mini 2 plug-in smart security camera with HD night view and motion detection (2-pack for 40% off, $41.99).
Amazon eero 6+ mesh Wi‑Fi router for homes up to 4,500 sq. ft. (3-pack for 35% off, $194.99).
Amazon Fire TV 50-inch 4-Series 4K UHD smart TV bundled with a 4-year protection plan (36% off, $328.98).
Google Pixel 7a Android phone with a wide-angle lens, 24-hour battery life and 128GB of storage (34% off, $329).
Western Digital 20TB Elements external hard drive for plug-and-play storage (37% off, $318.98).
Roku Streaming Stick 4K portable streaming device with a Roku voice remote (32% off, $34).
Amazon’s bestselling dashcam includes unlimited cloud storage, parking mode, night vision and more. (I heard this was going to be on sale for Prime Big Deal Days, but as of the time of writing, it doesn’t show a discount yet. It’s still a great buy for $149, though.)
Smart bird feeder with a camera that automatically snaps pictures, uses a solar panel and sends motion-detection alerts (25% off, $149). Be sure to check the box for $50 off. This makes a great gift for sure!

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Best early Amazon Prime Big Deal Days sales

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Amazon’s big Prime Big Deal Days sale isn’t for a couple of weeks, but there are already a ton of bargains to be had. By popular request, I’ve included a bunch below.

🛑 FYI: To score these deals, you’ll need a Prime membership. Use this link for a 30-day free trial.

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😌 Bonus: Most of these will arrive before Christmas, too!

Sending Christmas checks in the mail? Write them with pens designed to prevent check washing (38% off, $9).
You guys really loved this car cleaning goop (20% off, $8). I do, too.
Plugs! So many plugs! This wall surge protector ($13) can charge nine devices at once — you know, just in case.
The Pink Stuff ($6) is a cleaning paste that works on everything you could possibly think of.
After trying this carpet cleaner ($7), you’ll never need another.
This whitening toothpaste (20% off, $12) is my absolute favorite. Keeps me sparkly for the cameras.
If you know me, you know I love a good pen: Ballpoint pens, Tide pens and even WD-40 pens (13% off, $13). Yes, please.
I put Apple AirTags (26% off, $73) on everything — keys, my dog, my husband.
Stop wiping your screens and glasses on your shirt! A massive pack of lens wipes is less than $15.
This curved toilet brush (43% off, $10) will be your No. 1 pick for your No. 2 needs. 💩 Sorry, I had to.

Tech bonus: Protect yourself from hacking and juice-jacking with a USB data blocker ($10). It stops data transfers so you can charge your phone anywhere without worry.

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Feeling the pressure? I’ve got ya!

🎁 These gifts come just in time for Christmas.

A Polaroid camera (20% off) with Bluetooth and an app you can use to edit your photos. The future is now!
Oakley sunglasses are a spec-tacular gift.
For the traveler: a nice laptop backpack ($70) saves time while going through TSA security checkpoints.
My niece uses this skincare brand, and she freakin’ glows. The set comes with a bunch of goodies.
For their 2025 walking resolution, Reebok sneakers (for men and for women).
Honest Beauty’s mascara is to die for. It’s also under $20.
This hair-drying wand (20% off, $120) is the perfect alternative to Dyson’s $600 Airwrap.
A shiny new golf bag would be an un-fore-gettable gift. 🏌️
I don’t know how they did it, but this is the best workout mat (15% off) I’ve ever owned. (I gifted myself a Peloton Tread, and it’s great.)
For the person obsessed with their journal, colorful ballpoint pens. They’re under $10, too.

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Labor Day 2024: Best deals on tech and more on Amazon

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Ah, Labor Day — time for burgers, poolside relaxation and unbeatable deals! Whether you’re in the market to upgrade your tech, add smart home gadgets or finally score that item you’ve been eyeing, I’ve got you covered.

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'Where'd you get this?!'

🎁 Gifts that are almost too cool.

This vintage Kate Spade tea kettle (16% off) is so dang cute.
A migraine relief beanie could be the gift of the year for the person who needs it.
Sandwich cutters and sealers (27% off) are great for parents who don’t want to shell out for Uncrustables.
This magnetic wooden trivet ($50) attaches to any metal cookware so they can place hot pots and pans anywhere.
Make the nice tequila extra fancy with Himalayan salt shot glasses ($20).
Declutter their kitchen with magnetic spice jars. They come with labels, too!
This beeswax candle ($30) extinguishes itself when the flame reaches the clip, and it looks like a little beehive! Cute.
A pretty at-home fondue set (19% off; clip the coupon for an extra $5 off) will have them saying, “I don’t mind if I fondue.”

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Romantic gifts for your significant other

❤️‍🔥 Turn the holidays into lovin’.

A hand-casting kit (20% off) makes a mold out of your and your partner’s hands. Freakin’ adorable.
Scratch off all the food you’ve eaten together on this travel print (11% off). Or maybe just decide what’s for dinner.
Don’t tell them you got a stuffed waffle maker (29% off), and surprise them in bed with a Nutella-filled waffle. Not advised with white sheets.
A chalkboard coffee mug ($13) lets you write a new message every morning for your partner. Cute!
For long-distance lovers, tap this lamp, and your partner’s matching lamp will light up in the same color.
This portable picnic table (22% off, $35) has wineglass holders — no spillage disasters allowed.
This homemade gin kit comes with two bottles, so if you mess up yours, you can just steal sips of theirs! That’s love.
They knead a massage gun in their life.

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Kitchen tools could be poisoning you

🚨 Big news! Black plastic household items, plastic cutting boards and most nonstick pans have all been found to contain toxic substances. Let’s fix that.

If you like a rustic look, this wooden kitchen utensil set ($44) is a smart pick.
A stainless steel utensil set ($27) is a great heavy-duty alternative.
For a lighter, more pan-friendly utensil set, go with silicon (7% off).
I bet you didn’t even think about all your camping cookware! This camping kit (24% off, under $25) comes with an organizer.
This maple cutting board ($87) is super elegant … and reversible!
Here’s a nice bamboo cutting board set that comes with three different boards for under $20.
A carbon steel skillet (12% off) is always a safe bet. This one’s preseasoned!
This ceramic cookware set ($66) would look gorgeous in every kitchen. Plus, it’s 40% off right now.

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Gifts that give them something to do

🏡 And they won’t even have to leave the house.

Stop spending hours in the candle aisle trying to guess what scent they like. They can make their own with this kit!
A cozy cup holder is great for movie lovers … or anyone who doesn’t want to tear apart an entire sectional looking for a lost remote.
You’ll have the hottest gift of the day with a hot sauce-making kit. Maybe pair it with a gallon of 2%.
A dream decoder ($16) might help them figure out why they keep dreaming about pugs wearing tuxedos.
For the person who loves YouTube and podcasts more than crafting, these headphones sound as good* as models three times the price.
A sushi-making kit (23% off, $8), because paying $16 for a California roll at a restaurant is lunacy.
Channel Columbo with a fun murder mystery game (33% off).
This cookbook (29% off) has 100 recipes straight from Disney’s parks. And yes, it has the Magic Kingdom Dole Whip. Mmm.
This book (34% off) is like paint-by-numbers but with stickers. Even I can do that!

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Unique gifts for kids

🎁 These are way more memorable than a gift card or Robux.

If you ever need space from your little ones, turn on a star projector (30% off, $35). They’ll be over the moon. 🌝
An LCD doodle tablet ($20) is basically a fancier, way cooler Etch-A-Sketch. Click the box for 10% off!
A slime kit ($9) is the perfect gift for a fidgety kid (or adult — I don’t judge).
I used to love these rubber band bracelet kits (18% off). I’m so glad they’re still around.
Minecraft Legos — need I say more?
This DIY kit ($10) keeps ‘em busy making cute mini donuts.
Kinetic sand ($14) is so much fun. Bonus: It’s way easy to clean up.
Indisputable fact: Every girl wants pink hair at some point in her life. This temporary hair chalk ($15) even works on dark hair.
A bath bomb potion kit ($20) is basically a bathtub science lab.

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Stock up before you’re too busy

😵‍💫 Have guests coming for the holidays? Mark this off your to-do list today. Some make good gifts, too, just sayin’.

Unscented candles (30% off) for cozy light without covering up the smell of fresh cookies.
Holiday hand soap (35% off a 3-pack) so every bathroom feels festive.
Toss around extra throw blankets to help guests feel snug and right at home.
Fancy (but inexpensive) salt ($8) for sprinkling on chocolate chip cookies, steak, roasted veggies — whatever.
Leather-looking tissue box covers ($9!) to class up the place. Love these.
Bottle stoppers (2 for $3) for the wine you don’t finish.
Riddles and brainteasers to solve with the whole fam. If you’re all competitive, stick with Uno.
The easiest snack to put out with drinks when you have no time.
Deli-style to-go containers (18% off) to send everyone off with leftovers.

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🚨 Now, here’s a deal alert: Amazon is selling 1,000 $25 plane tickets every day next week. Prime for Young Adults members (ages 18 to 24) can snag tickets valid between Dec. 9 and Jan. 14. Pass this link to the college-aged guys and gals in your life!

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Best Cyber Monday deals

🪄 I did the digging so you don’t have to!

50% off clean floors? Yes, please! This voice- or app-controlled Shark robotic vacuum is a deal ($299.99, 50% off). It makes an easy gift for anyone who loves spotless spaces and doesn’t want to do the work (or doesn’t have the time).
Salon style at home: Darling, you look marvelous! This Revlon one-step volumizer ($31.75, 55% off) dries and styles hair at the same time, giving it volume quickly and easily. It’s also perfect for traveling!
Wrap her feet in cozy luxury: These fuzzy slippers ($15.99, 56% off) with memory foam will have her feeling like she’s walking on clouds, keeping her feet toasty and supported.
Santa, I’d use this: This lightweight heated jacket delivers up to 10 hours of adjustable warmth, and it even warms your hands, too. Grab it for men or women ($104.99, 38% off). It’s perfect for chilly commutes, walks, outdoor work or freezing offices.
HEYDUDE! Yup, the comfy shoes he’ll wear all the time are deeply discounted for a limited time ($38.99, 41% off).
Rev up his style: This quality, stylish leather jacket ($134.38, 77% off) is the ultimate year-round staple, ideal for layering from fall to spring. It’s so nice!
Brighten their space: This Amazon Echo Spot smart speaker and color-changing smart bulb bundle ($44.99, 51% off) lets you play music, get the news and ask Alexa set the mood for you, with 16 colors and schedules. Perfect for any age, really!
Up to 60% off Amazon devices: Whether it’s a kid’s tablet, Fire TV Stick or outdoor security cam, this is the secret Cyber Monday link to use!

👉 Shop all Cyber Monday deals: Gifts under $10 | Electronics | Toys and games | Cooking and baking | All deals

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Black Friday deals under $25

😎 Because giving good gifts shouldn’t burn a hole in your pocket.

Electric salt and pepper grinders (20% off, $19) are a fun kitchen upgrade for the cook who has it all.
A new Crock-Pot (50% off, $25), because every family still has that crusty 30-year-old one that shows up at all the parties.
These memory foam slippers ($16) look like Uggs but are a quarter of the price.
Turn on the coffee machine before leaving bed with a voice-controlled smart plug (48% off, $13). So good.
This vitamin C serum ($21) is so popular, it’s almost always sold out! Grab it while it’s 56% off.
A lighted vanity mirror (53% off, $19) will help them reflect on how good their skin looks. 😏

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Techy Black Friday deals

💰 Give the gift of gadgets without breaking the bank. These deals are live right now:

These over-the-ear Bose headphones (43% off) are all the buzz. They’re noise-canceling and come in seven different colors. The blue and lilac are limited edition, so they’ll go fast.
The newest Amazon Fire TV Stick (56% off) is under $25 right now. 4K can be a New Year’s resolution. 😏
Heated eye massagers (42% off, $52) are so relaxing, I wouldn’t blame you for buying a second one for yourself.
A Tile tracker (20% off a two-pack) is perfect for the person who’s always losing their keys (and mind). If they have an iPhone, go with an AirTag (17% off).
A smart bird feeder (39% off) records all winged visitors and can identify over 6,000 different species. I want one!
I was floored when I saw the Shark robot vacuum is 50% off. Ah, the gift of fewer chores.

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Halloween is coming

🎃 Trick or treat yo’self to some candy and fun. Grab these now before it’s too late!

Running out of candy is sca-a-a-a-ry! Keep trick-or-treaters happy with a 75-piece bag of assorted Hershey’s miniatures — includes Hershey’s milk chocolate, Reese’s cups, gummy bears, lollipops, Twizzlers and Kit-Kits ($9.94).
Turn tricks into treats with this massive 160-piece bag of Halloween faves, like fun-sized Baby Ruth bars, Butterfingers, Nerds and SweeTarts ($19.97).
Ghouls and goblins of any age will love this spooky candy bowl with an animated witch hand inside (9% off, $24.99).
Set the mood indoors or on your porch with this 20-piece “floating” LED candle set. The remote control is a wand! So sweet — and on sale for 48% off right now.
Still need to decorate the yard? This adorable flying witch prop is designed to look like she’s crashed into trees (or mailboxes or posts), and she’s only $11.99.

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Prime Big Deal Days scores we’re loving

Whoa, $500 off a high-end robo vac that sweeps, mops and empties itself.
Fuzzy slippers for around the house, now 41% off!
This dust blower for electronics (15% off) is better than compressed air and never runs out.
I swapped heavy detergent and slimy laundry pods for sheets. So easy and only $5 right now so you can try all the scents.
If I take vitamins, I figure my Abby-girl should, too. There are good deals on doggy vitamin chews and calming chews right now.
Love these bike shorts (in so many colors!) that feel like a pair of Lululemons … but without the Lululemon price.
Now’s your chance to try a belt bag, aka fanny pack. Under $5, dang!
Are your important documents safe and sound? Here’s 20% off a fire- and water-resistant bag to store them.
Anker’s Nano power bank for charging on the go is 20% off, too.
Get the last drop from your expensive products with a kit that turns anything into a squeeze bottle (21% off). Neat!
Jackery’s portable power station is so sweet … and 43% off.
Get 42% off NASA-grade insoles that never flatten. If they’re good enough for space …
Tushy bidet attachments for your toilet are 20% off.

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✨ Early Prime Big Deal Days sales

Reminder: You need an Amazon Prime membership to score these. Use this link for a free 30-day trial.

The best white strips for a bright smile, now 35% off.
Weatherproof outdoor lights (23% off) you can leave up in every season and change to fit. Make ‘em orange for October, then go Christmas-themed!
Have carpet at home? Instead of replacing it, grab a deep-cleaning Hoover carpet shampooer while it’s on sale for 46% off!
The Kindle Scribe is so sweet. It has a pen so you can take notes, and holy moly — it’s $140 off. Good time to grab one for a holiday gift, just sayin’.
Need a new electric toothbrush? The brand I like is 44% off. Yes, I want the pink one.

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Deals on deals on deals

🦸 Finding good sales is my superpower.

I found a fantastic 4-pack of AirTag holders perfect for keeping track of everything from keys to luggage. Click the coupon for 20% off.
Ladies, if you wear flats, you need no-show shoe liners instead of socks. Comfy, discreet and no more sweaty feet (ew).
For cozy days at home, slouchy socks (12% off) are my new go-to. Yes, Barry makes fun of me.
This wireless Bluetooth sleep mask plays calming sounds, white noise or your favorite tunes without disturbing your partner.
Your pet deserves the best, and this pet water fountain will keep ‘em hydrated and happy.
For all-day comfort, try the groundbreaking insoles with NASA foam technology (10% off). They never flatten!
Made right here in the USA, this fluoride-free whitening toothpaste is packed with natural ingredients and under $10.
Snag a cable organizer pouch (40% off) to keep all your chargers and gadgets neat and protected.

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🐦 The early bird gets the deals

The Amazon Prime Big Deal Days sale is Oct. 8 and 9, but you don’t have to wait — some sales already started this week. Lucky us!

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K – 40% off
Apple iPad (9th-gen) with the super-fast A13 Bionic chip and a 10.2-inch Retina display – 40% off
Ninja CREAMi ice cream maker – 13% off
COSRX snail mucin – 40% off
Dyson V8 cordless vacuum cleaner – 17% off
BISSELL Little Green portable carpet and upholstery cleaner – 19% off
4-pack of Apple AirTags – 20% off

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