EVs are cheap right now

Preparing for emergencies isn’t exactly a blast, but boy, will you be thankful if you ever need to use that gear. It’s all about peace of mind.

• Flashlights (25% off) and batteries are both musts.
• A battery-powered or hand-crank radio is perfect in case there’s no cell signal.
• Don’t forget a first-aid kit … which you should already own, really.
• Grab a manual can opener (20% off) if yours is electric.
• Make sure you have a cooler and lots of ice packs. I keep some in the freezer all the time.
• I like to keep around a solar charger, too. Click the coupon for an extra 10% off.

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Little helpers to make your washroom sparkle, your loo shine, your powder room glisten, your restroom glitter … Sorry, I got carried away.

• Get soap scum off your shower walls (with minimal scrubbing!) with the Magic Eraser Ultra Bath. Click the coupon for $3 off.
• Keep that shower bright and shiny with Spray Wet & Forget (20% off). Spray it once a week, leave it on overnight, and say “See ya!” to soap scum and mildew.
• Foaming bathroom cleaner from the folks behind The Pink Stuff works on everything else. It’s 40% off, dang!
• The absolute easiest way to clean a toilet: Clorox ToiletWand, under $14. Or maybe you prefer gel cleaner.
• Clear the gunk from shower corners and grout lines with the Rubbermaid power scrubber. No sweat, literally.

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Products for the care and growth of your tresses, locks and quiffs (look it up).

• Rosemary oil strengthens your hair and makes your scalp happy, and some say it regrows your hair, too. Worth a shot for under $10.
• Anti-thinning biotin shampoo is a nice boost if your locks are feeling meh. This highly rated one is 25% off.
• This $40 cordless clipper has 10 clipper combs for DIY trims.
• A folding barber cape (only $8) may look ridiculous, but reviewers say it saves them from getting hair everywhere.
• A patented, made-in-the-USA silent haircut kit for kids who hate the barbershop.

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I’m gonna wash that dirt right out of my life!

• Folex is the stain remover for carpets and a big bottle is only $7. There’s a reason it has almost 85,000 reviews on Amazon and is a No. 1 bestseller.
• For clothes (and messy kiddos), you want Miss Mouth’s Messy Eater Stain Treater.
• The Pink Stuff (11% off) works, period. I just used it to clean the splatters off the side of a pan and gunk off the faucets.
• These skinny cleaning brushes (under $10) are better than your old toothbrush for nooks and crannies.
• De-stink your garbage disposal the easy way — under $4 right now!

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Sorry, pal, but you’re going to want all these.

• I love Amazon, but the box pile-up is real. Break them down faster with an injury-proof box cutter.
• Make all your shoes slip-ons with no-tie elastic laces.
• Cleaning goop (22% off) to get the crud out of your car’s nooks and crannies.
• A slim, portable phone power bank is perfect for when you forget to charge at home.
• A cord tamer sticks right to your appliances. Click the box for 20% off!

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I love it when things are functional. For this list, I put together a few keychain goodies I’ve bought that fall into this category!

• A universal charging cable, complete with USB, USB-C, micro-USB and Apple Lightning adapters.
• An emergency Advil stash for under $9.
• A seatbelt slicer and safety hammer for escaping a wrecked car.
• An eyeglass repair kit (51% off).
• An Apple AirTag holder (26% off). Ta-da! Now you won’t lose ‘em.

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These are solid, practical picks:

• A fireproof storage box (10% off) is a wise investment if you have lots of hard-copy photos.
• This fireproof, waterproof organizer is the right way to store important docs like your passport and birth certificate.
• Show off your favorite 4-by-6-inch pics in a beautiful hardcover photo book (25% off).
• USB flash drives are good backups for digital pictures and documents. Just don’t misplace them, please.
• This smart digital photo frame (50% off) lets you share photos with anyone from anywhere right through the app.

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I know you’re frugal like I am, so check out these deals on finds to make your home even smarter!

• Smart plugs (35% off) can transform a lamp, fan, humidifier or anything else.
• Control the lights using just your voice with these Govee color-changing smart bulbs. (Click the coupon box for $3 off.)
• Save money and energy with a smart thermostat.
• This doorknob (on sale!) lets you in the house using your fingerprints. Neat.
• Upgrade your sprinklers (31% off) to keep the lawn green without overwatering. It all happens automatically.

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Goodies to transform your space without breaking the bank (or requiring expert DIY skills):

• You’ll never trip over that pesky area rug again with NeverCurl corner grippers.
• Make tables, dressers, cupboards or whatever look new with this handy wood polish.
• Wireless accent lights look great. Light up a bookshelf or under the counter the easy way. Great price, too — two lights for $10 (44% off).
• Any room can look more elegant with sheer curtains, available in a ton of colors. They’re under $8!
• TV backlighting will make your family room feel like a home theater. I like these Govee LED backlights. (Click the box for $8 off.)

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… until it dawned on me: I needed to up my game.

• This white noise machine uses an interior fan to create a soothing whoosh with no looping.
• A padded sleep mask doesn’t put pressure on your eyes and doesn’t let in a single ray of light.
• These smart stickers dim the glow from the LED lights on your bedroom tech. Goodbye, red light on the TV. (Only $5!)
• My friend who wears foam earplugs every night says she’s tried them all and these are the best — plus, they’re made in the USA.
• Hot sleeper? Try a cooling silk pillowcase. It’s supposedly good for hair and skin, too.

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