Deals

This, not that

🤩 Upgrades and swaps you won’t regret.

This 2-in-1 olive oil sprayer (20% off, under $10) saves you money and cleanup time and won’t gum up your pans like Pam.
These reading glasses look stylish while you stare at the daily crossword for two hours. Way better than the generic ones from the drugstore.
Ditch harsh ceiling lights and bask in the glow of a sunset lamp for under $20. Right now, it’s 33% off and you’ll get another 5% off if you click the coupon box.
Stop hovering over the stove, waiting for the water to boil. Use this fast-heating electric kettle (14% off) instead.
The Clean Ball (20% off) rolls around inside your purse or bag to catch all the nasty stuff, like the granola bar crumbs you keep ignoring.

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A trick from the Komando brain

🧑‍🎄 I get stocking-stuffer shopping done early so I can focus on the bigger gifts later. (I won’t tell anyone if you get one of these for yourself!)

Guys, give your gal a jewelry cleaning stick to shine up her rings. It’s small enough to carry around and it’s under $10.
For the caffeine lover in your life, grab a five-pack of dark chocolate-flavored coffee bites for about $9. Each packs as much caffeine as one-third of a cup of coffee.
No-show socks are out; these $10 flat no-show inserts are in. They slip into any shoe and are machine washable.
This Grandmother’s Journal (39% off) is such a sweet gift. It’s a way to get her to write about her life so the whole family can remember her stories for years to come.
A cute scarf as low as $6 (57% off)? Yes, please. It’s extra long, so it can pull double-duty as a blanket.

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What if I …

Always make a mess draining pasta? Get this strainer that attaches to any pot.
Have dry, crusty winter hands already? Slap on skin repair gloves (30% off, around $3). Wearing them for 10 minutes gets the job done, but overnight is better.
Leave my jewelry in a tangled pile? Fix that with a nice travel-sized box (12% off) for guys and gals.
Don’t want patio season to end? Light a tabletop fire pit for under $28. Click the coupon box for 10% off.
Have Starbucks cups rolling around in the backseat? This hanging car trash can (16% off, around $6) comes in 15 different colors.

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🧘 It’s National Stress Awareness Day

A walk outside (with my funny podcast!) goes a long way. Need more? All these finds are under $20.

Clip a page-turner onto your Kindle so you can stay comfy in bed while you get through that cozy mystery.
Put a USB-powered travel diffuser in your car, breathe in the essential oils, and don’t flip off that truck that just cut you off.
Spray this aromatherapy mist on your pillow before bedtime for max relaxation mode. Bonus: Spritz the whole house and make everyone else relax, too.
Give your room a warm glow with a dimmable Himalayan salt lamp (10% off). There’s a reason these things are always in yoga studios.
These aromatherapy steamers make showers even more relaxing. As they dissolve, they release the smell of eucalyptus and menthol.

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I see your frayed cords …

♠️♦️ … And I raise you a nice charging station for all your tech.

Charge seven devices at a time. This dock has three USB-A-to-Lightning ports (for older iPhones), two USB-A-to-USB-C cables (most modern tech) and two USB-A-to-micro-USB cables (Kindle) so you can charge anything. Click the coupon for $10 off!
Just need USB-C ports? Cool. This fast charger packs six of them and can charge a phone to 50% in 30 minutes.
Fancy-pants Apple 3-in-1 for your iPhone, Apple Watch and AirPods.
Here’s a more affordable version that’ll get the job done, too. Don’t forget to click the extra 20% off coupon.
This affordable little charging hub is great for use at home, or pack it next time you travel.

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🤫 Secret Amazon deals page

Amazon Outlet is packed with overstock items at great prices. It’s worth browsing now and then to see if something you need is on sale!

I like putting shampoo, conditioner and body wash in clear containers (50% off a 5-pack). Looks clean and everything matches.
Reusable cable ties are the best. This pack is under $14. You can clean up your cords. I believe in you!
The lowest price I’ve seen on the TubShroom hair catcher: 27% off!
Crew socks are back in style. Try ‘em out on the cheap: 3 pairs for 50% off.
Dang, 65 feet of LED lights for under $10. Click the coupon for an extra 10% off.

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Yuck! But … cool

🤢 There’s a certain kind of gross that’s also very satisfying.

Grab a ball of Blu-Tack and press it into your earbud speakers. Pull it away, and all the junk inside comes out with it. Gross, I know.
Color-catcher sheets grab all the dye in the washing machine so your lights stay light. They look pretty gross when you pull ‘em out, FYI.
Pimples are a fact of life. These patches work.
I know your keyboard is gross — mine is, too. Grab a ball of this goop to pick up the crumbs.
This brush is a must if your dog is a shedder. You’ll be shocked by the size of the hairball.

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Love a bargain

💸 Affordable doesn’t mean low quality. Let me prove it.

Fancy-pants face masks for only $3 a pop. Then, put on this gloss that’s eerily similar to the $40 Dior lip oil for under $8.
I got a $600 Dyson Airwrap with credit card points. If I was paying for it myself, I’d get the $31 Revlon version everyone loves instead.
This could be your new favorite soup pot. Lodge’s Dutch ovens are just as nice as the Le Creuset versions and so much less money.
Workout headbands for guys and gals. This big pack of 10 costs less than one from Lululemon.

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I say this with love …

No one likes nose hair. This trimmer is $12.99 and an absolute necessity for anyone over 40. Click the coupon for 10% off.
Cheap-o sweaters don’t age well. Try $50 cashmere you can toss in the washer.* Don’t tell Ian, but I’m getting him a cashmere hoodie for Christmas.
Dirty white sneakers make you look like a mess. Instead of buying a new pair, try this magical $12 cleaning sponge.
Crusty lips are a no-go. I like Aquaphor’s repair balm — no smell or shine.
Your family is too polite to tell you the meat is overcooked. Get a thermometer already. My fave is only $10.

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Hello, problem – meet your solution

🛠️ I love an easy fix. These are worth having around when you need ‘em.

Your hair sheds. Get a pack of easy drain clog removers ($8 for a 9-piece set).
If your old charging cables are starting to fray, slap on some cord protectors to keep ‘em going (4-pack for under $5).
The car is a sticky mess. Put coasters (33% off a 4-pack, $6) in your cup holders for easy cleaning. So many colors!
Your plant babies are looking sad. Try this leaf shine spray from Miracle-Gro (under $9).
Fall boots looking dingy and water-spotted? Reviewers say this suede and leather brush is a miracle worker (35% off, $6.49).

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Always in my pantry

🥦 I watch what I eat, but that doesn’t mean boring and bland.

Lemon Perfect is a nice change from plain water, and it’s low-sugar.
Shelled hemp seeds are full of protein and good fats. I like ‘em on smoothies, oatmeal and salads.
Have you tried the yummy Japanese barbecue sauce from Costco? That brand has a ton of other flavors!
This granola is delish and not full of junk.
Tahini (ground sesame seeds) is what makes hummus so yum-mus. Love it drizzled on vegetables.

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Well, that’s fun

🥳 Life feeling a little too serious lately? I’ve got the fix (or five!) for that.

A teeny-tiny version of the word game Bananagrams that’ll fit in your bag or pocket (5% off, $9.48).
A $5 bowl that pops onto a Stanley water bottle to hold all your snacks. So funny — and up to 55% off.
Wool dryer balls with the cutest faces. Thinking the little pandas might get me to fold the laundry (6-pack for $32).
Fruit-shaped chenille hand towels to perk up your guest bathroom (up to 25% off; under $10).
Wrap up like a burrito. Really, this blanket looks like a huge tortilla (under $20; makes a great gift).

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Bit by the travel bug

✈️ These affordable gadgets will make your next trip smoother.

Can’t sleep in hotels? Try a portable white noise machine to block thumps and bumps (33% off, $19.99).
A phone holder that attaches to anything, including your suitcase, plane seat or hotel bed ($13.97; click the coupon box for 8% off!).
Fit more in your suitcase with space-saving bags you can roll the air out of, no vacuum required ($15.76).
Before international travel, make sure you can plug in your stuff. Each option here lists what countries it works in (6% to 28% off).
Protect your credit card and keep it close with an RFID-blocking wallet bag. It clips around your waist, and it’s slim enough to fit under your clothes (20% off, $15.95).
A $12 luggage scale might save you from a huge overage fee if your bag is too heavy.
Attach an extra bag to your suitcase with this strap so it can’t fall off (50% off, $6.99).

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Household helpers

🤗 I love finding little things to make life easier!

Is the dishwasher clean or dirty? Mystery solved with this bestselling sliding sign ($6.99).
So cool — erasable, reusable food labels so you don’t have to guess what’s in that container of leftovers in the fridge ($8.99).
Did you feed the dog or cat? Never forget again with a little tracker that goes on the fridge ($7.95).
Picture an electric toothbrush powerful enough to scrub the grout. It comes with a bunch of cleaning heads for different chores ($29.99).
Keep loaves of bread from getting moldy and stale with a storage container that dispenses one slice at a time ($16.49).

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Refresh your home, hassle-free

🧼 Tackle tough messes with products that make cleaning faster, easier and a little more fun.

Scrubbing the shower is such a pain. Spray on this cleaner once a week, let it sit overnight, then wash away soap scum, grime and oil (20% off, $19.19).
The bristles of this cleaning pen ($9.48) get into every crevice of your rings and necklaces to make diamonds and other gems sparkle.
Hairbrushes get gross over time. Buy this specialty comb once ($11.85) and you can make yours last so much longer.
Genius — a powder you can sprinkle into cooking oil to make it solid and easy to throw out with the trash (10% off, $8.99).
Make your wood furniture look bright and shiny again without gross chemical smells ($4.99).
Stop straining your back by moving appliances to clean beneath them. This flexible microfiber duster ($16.99) easily slides under your washer, dryer, fridge and more to grab dust and hair.

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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.

Slip into fresh sheets. These are crazy popular, cooling, extra soft and on sale right now (31% off, $34.97).
A bed better than a hotel needs big, fluffy, queen-sized pillows (41% off, $47.49).
Gals and guys, no one wants stringy, dry hair. This hair mask is affordable and so easy to use (22% off, $7.40).
While you’re in the shower, make your skin soft again with an exfoliating mitt (33% off, $9.99).
Homemade soup is better than canned, and a veggie chopper makes it easy to get a pot going (40% off, $29.97).
After a long day, put on Dr. Scholl’s warming foot booties. They’re like giving your tootsies an Epsom salt bath without filling the tub (3 pairs for 5% off, $12.35).

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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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