Don’t buy pills on eBay

July 26, 2024

🚨 Don’t buy pills on eBay: Some SKALD diet pills on the platform tested positive for meth in a random drug screening. Watch out for brands like PhenQ, Govvi WOW! and Phentamene XT, too; they could be fake or tainted with banned ingredients that cause heart attacks … or worse. Talk to your doc instead.

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Should you splurge on a Copilot+ AI PC?

Should you splurge on a Copilot+ AI PC?

Anymore, every company (and their mother) seems to be slapping “AI” on their product marketing and charging you a boatload. Microsoft and its new line of Copilot+ PCs are no exception.

Let me give it to you straight: Microsoft is pushing these laptops hard, but in this case, what they sell isn’t exactly what you get. If you’re considering buying one, read this first.

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Dirty diaper returned to Amazon

Whenever I get something from Amazon, I always inspect it THOROUGHLY.

🛠️ You can fix that

Solve common household headaches for less than $25 with these DIY helpers:

Spraying WD-40 can be messy, but the pen version makes precision super easy. Grab a pack of three for 17% off.
Fix wobbly furniture or creaky doorframes — you name it — with these plastic shims. A 30-pack is on sale for $13.99.
Calling all DIY decorators! Stop guessing where you should hang things with this magnetic stud finder. It’s so simple and 8% off.
This compact steamer, at $21.99, is great for all kinds of fabrics. It fits in your suitcase for that relaxed, unwrinkled vacation look. Get it for 37% off!
Retire your bag of plastic grocery bags and stick ‘em in this reusable organizer. This summery print is on sale, but they’re all under six bucks!

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9 a.m. Monday or Tuesday

For the best Goodwill deals (or whenever your local thrift store opens). People tend to drop off donations over the weekend after cleanouts or garage sales. That means you’ll find a better selection on mornings early in the week. Should I start featuring a thrifting segment? I’d call it secondhand news.

🦟 Bug off, bloodsucker!

I found some deals to keep skeeters and ticks at bay:

This self-sealing magnetic screen door is on sale for $26.99. Great for keeping out bugs (and allowing pets in and out).
A two-pack of this lemon eucalyptus oil spray prevents deer ticks, Lone Star ticks and brown dog ticks without DEET, and it’s under $20.
Hate being sticky from a spray? This portable device diffuses repellent to keep the biters back up to 20 feet (25% off).
These cute foldable table fans will keep the black flies away from your burgers. Get a two-pack for 20% off.
Trap gnats and other annoying flying insects with a plug-in blue-light flytrap. It’s satisfying (but a little gross) and only $12.99 right now.

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Squeaky-clean kitchen

I like my kitchen like I like my wine: Sparkling. Here are some gadgets to help get the job done:

You shouldn’t put your knives in the dishwasher, but getting crusty food off them is a pain. Try this $8.99 cutlery brush instead.
This splatter screen (15% off) sits on your frying pan and keeps oil from splashing without trapping heat like a lid.
Get a pack of three summer-themed Scrub Daddy sponges for 7% off. Yeah, they’re cute, but they also really work.
Wave goodbye to fingerprints on your appliances. These stainless-steel wipes are $12.76 and come with a microfiber cloth, too.
Teak cutting boards are durable but gentle on knives. This one has an outer groove that traps juices. Score. The small size is 20% off!

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Small space, big dreams

These sneaky organizers help you get more room out of your, uh, room.

Clean up that pile of shoes on the floor. This hanging shoe organizer is 32% off with a coupon. So smart.
If your linen closet looks like a war zone, allow me to introduce you to vacuum storage bags. They’re 21% off right now, and they can shrink your bulky bedding by up to 80%.
Your bathroom might be tiny, but I know you have room for this shelf (31% off). It’s small storage for TP, candles and cleaners.
This wall-mounted broom and tool organizer keeps your mudroom and garage in check (25% off with a coupon).
Save pantry space and stick this clever coffee pod drawer right under your Keurig or Nespresso (38% off). Boom, clean kitchen counters.

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Reading is FUN-damental

Here are some of my favorites you’ll use time and time again.

A clip-on portable book light is great for traveling or finishing that last chapter without disturbing your spouse! Adjust the brightness or choose a warm amber light for better sleep. It’s on sale for $14.
It’s a real page turner (literally) for your newer Kindle or iPad, and it’s 71% off now.
Get a tablet floor stand for hands-free, comfortable reading. This one is sturdy, 33% off and works with lots of tablets.
This durable canvas book sleeve protects pages from sand or rain for around $13.
Bookmarks are great until they’re sliding out of place. These magnetic bookmarks are desert sunset chic and stay put for $8.

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No more messy cabinets

Under-sink pipes? Not a problem. This under-sink cabinet organizer works around the pipes, and it’s 20% off.
If you’re a tea drinker like I am, grab a tea organizer station so you can toss the bulky boxes. The white one is on sale for $5 and holds nine types of teas and sweeteners.
Organize cutting boards, cookie sheets and other items that’d otherwise lay flat with this rack, now 20% off.
Free up space with spray bottle hangers, on sale for under 10 bucks.
Clear plastic storage bins (20% off for a pack of four) can help you organize the clutter in your cabinets.

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$22,000 price tag

For a 22-year-old Camry with 17,000 miles. That’s only a few grand off its original retail price. The 2002 commuter classic sold on Bring a Trailer, an auction site for “vintage and classic” cars. Feel old yet?