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Change of plans? Sell your trip instead

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You planned the dream getaway. Flights? Booked. Hotel suite? Paid for. Maybe you even splurged on a poolside drink package because hey, you earned it.

Then bam, life throws a wrench in it. A surprise meeting. A fever. The worst part? That pricey reservation is nonrefundable.

Here’s the twist: You don’t have to kiss that cash goodbye. There are sites that let you resell those unused travel plans and get money back in your pocket. And if you’re looking for a travel deal, you might land a great one.

🔄 How it works

You post your reservation, someone else buys it at a discount, and you recover a chunk of your cost. The platform takes a cut, usually a 12% fee.

The site holds the buyer’s money in escrow until the trip actually happens. That means you don’t get paid until they check in or take off, which keeps everyone honest.

🌍 The sites

SpareFare is a heavyweight in this space. It’s UK-based, so you’ll find lots of Euro-friendly listings: flights, hotels and vacation packages.

Roomer Travel is perfect if you’re stuck with a hotel room you can’t use.

TransferTravel is the wild card. You can list not just flights and hotels but also cruises, event tickets and more. It’s like Craigslist for travel deals, only cleaner.

🔐 Worried about getting scammed?

Totally fair. But don’t stress. These sites use escrow systems, so no one gets paid until the booking is used. Buyers are covered, sellers are protected. Win-win.

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Kim’s picks under $50

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I dug through the Prime Day treasure chest to find the best gadgets, home helpers and little luxuries, all under $50. And yep, some are even under $10. Let’s jump in.

Prime perk alert: Amazon is giving Prime members a $15 credit just for uploading a photo with Amazon Photos. Just add one pic through the app, and boom, free cash. It’s already included in your membership, so don’t miss it! While you’re at it, click this secret link for more Prime Day deals.

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Grime doesn’t pay

🧽 I’ve got a cleaning fix for every mess life throws your way.

🏖️ Save $100: A robotic solar pool skimmer (25% off) is your 24/7 pool boy, minus the snack breaks.

Irony you’ll love: This steam iron (23% off) heats up in seconds. 4.3 stars and 52,000+ glowing reviews.

🚗 Crumb patrol: From car seats to keyboard crevices, a handheld vacuum (15% off) gets the gunk bigger vacs miss.

Dirty dog? Detangle, deshed or soothe your pup with a three-in-one dog shampoo & conditioner ($16.99).

🫧 Spill happens: Tide to go pens (25% off, three-pack) are perfect for when your spaghetti or wine takes a dive.

😌 Self-care isn’t optional: Click here for more personal care deals and my Amazon store to feel like “you” again.

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Too many deals in the kitchen

😋 Your kitchen is the heart of your home … and sometimes the messiest.

🍱 Meal prep MVPs: These food storage containers (34% off) have 4.4 stars and 23,000+ rave reviews.

🍞 I loaf this: You deserve a bread cutter (10% off) that makes even slices and catches crumbs.

🍋 When life gives you lemons: You squeeze every last drop with a little citrus juicer (40% off).

🍴 Drawer glow-up: Guess how many labels come in this silverware organizer (37% off). Spoiler: It’s 80!

🧽 Squeaky clean: Two Cif cleaning bottles + one Scrub Daddy (6% off) = zero smudges or scratches.

🛒 Stuff that just works: Hit up my Amazon storefront to see the kitchen staples I swear by (my order history proves it).

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Kim’s Picks: Shop my cart (for a limited time)

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Since you loved my Amazon Prime Day picks yesterday, let’s keep it going. I’ve rounded up 30 more steals I know you’ll love. But hurry, these discounts end after Friday. So many things on these lists make great gifts, too.

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Your A+ checklist

🔔 School’s almost back in session. I’ve done the homework for you.

✍️ Jot this down: Snag a set of gel pens (20% off, six-pack) for journaling, note-taking or doodling during class.

📑 Get out of a bind: These ring binders (20% off, four-pack) double as cheat sheets. You didn’t hear that from me.

📝 Note to self: One college-ruled notebook (41% off, six-pack) per class = zero confusion.

🛏️ Dorm-approved: Drift off after that 2 a.m. study sesh on silky-soft bedsheets (18% off).

📦 Bin there, done that: Stackable storage bins (25% off, two-pack) tell your roommate, “That’s mine.”

💯 Extra credit: There’s a whole backpack’s worth of back-to-school deals waiting for you on my Amazon page.

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Prime Day picks under $25

💸 Who says you need to spend big to score big? Check these out.

All under $10:

👛 Digging in your purse? Grab a felt bag organizer (63% off). Neat compartments = instant sanity.
🔌 Fast charge, no tangle: These USB-C cables (40% off, five-pack) are all braided. Love that.
☕ Your brewer’s spa day: Keep your coffee fresh with this maintenance kit (55% off) that has descaling solution.
💋 Bye, chapped lips: This hydrating balm set (40% off) comes in six flavors. USDA organic and 100% natural.

🐾 Wipe those paws: A nonslip dog doormat (33% off) catches the mess. Human-rated, too.

And still under $25:

📱 Hold the phone: This rotating phone mount (34% off) sits right in your car’s cupholder.
✨ Polish like magic: All you need is a microfiber polishing towel (20%) and water. Boom, zero streaks.
😁 Something to smile about: Brighten on the go with this teeth whitening pen (62% off), and wait 10 minutes.
🫙 Spoiled snacks? Not anymore. A mason jar vacuum sealer (24% off) keeps ’em fresh.
🍪 Bake like a pro: Whip up your grandma’s secret cookie recipe with a nonstick pan set (33% off).

📸 Prime perk alert: Amazon is giving Prime members a $15 credit just for uploading a photo with Amazon Photos. Just one pic through the app and, boom, free cash. It’s already included in your membership, so don’t miss it!

🛒 More stuff I use and love? It’s all in my Amazon storefront.

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Prime Day must-haves

🛒 I’ve sifted through the fake reviews. Here are the real winners.

🍽️ Chopped price: From veggies to charcuterie, these bamboo cutting boards (29% off, four-pack) got you covered.

🫒 Oil be back: Spritz your favorite foods with a sprayer bottle (20% off). No Skynet needed.

🫖 Tea-riffic kettle: This electric kettle (15% off) boils fast, is BPA-free and has 4.4 stars and 63,000+ reviews.

🔌 You’ve got the power: Playing outlet Tetris? A wall charger (29% off) gives you six outlets and three USB ports.

🪛 Just screw it: A pocket-size electric screwdriver (33% off) with a set of 12 metal bits? Yes, please.

😁 Show off your smile: This Oral-B electric toothbrush (40% off) has three cleaning modes and a travel case.

🧽 Your grill’s clean slate: Scrub off yesterday’s burgers with a griddle cleaning kit (21% off).

🪲 Bye-bye, bugs: Finally, some ant & insect spray (44% off) that handles pests without harsh chemicals.

🧼 Handy sanitizers: These travel-size Purell bottles (15% off) are TSA-friendly and fragrance-free.

📅 These deals end Friday: Load up your cart before they disappear, and head over to my Amazon storefront for more Prime Day savings.

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The number of autonomous vehicle companies Uber now has deals with. It currently counts companies like Waymo, Motional, Baidu, even delivery bots like Nuro, in its Infinity Gauntlet. Uber’s building the whole arena. Baidu alone ran 1.4 million robotaxi rides last quarter in China.

🙄 Sick of Comcast? Two guys in Michigan got so fed up with the service that they started their own internet company. It’s all fiber (read: reliable), with no data caps or contracts, and it’s already in about 1,500 homes. The twist? Comcast caught wind and started calling ex-customers with discounts and new unlimited deals. Shocker.

41%

That’s how much Prime Day sales may have dipped this year, ouch. But a softer showing doesn’t mean there weren’t great deals. Shoppers are just choosier these days (recession brain is real). Essentials won, splurges lost, and flashy new features couldn’t quite save the cart.

🚨 Prime Day scams to watch for: The big sale’s here, and so are the scammers! Common tricks? Fake order confirmations, account issue alerts, fishy social media deals and “package delayed” warnings. These land in your inbox or texts to push you into clicking shady links. Here’s a link to the best deals under $50.

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Paper coupons exploding: Well, not really. But Kroger got bullied into giving boomers and tech avoidants exactly what they wanted: real physical coupons. Print versions of digital-only deals drop every Wednesday. Just grab a flyer and flash it like it’s 2005. No app logins, no error messages from hell.

Happy ‘Prime Day’

🛍️ I did the hard work for you. Not everything you see on Amazon is real deal. These are the best ones you definitely need to check out.

Breeze through summer: A quiet oscillating tower fan (15% off) sends chill air up to 25 feet. Love it!
Shut your garage door? Stop wondering with a smart garage door opener (20% off) that syncs with Alexa, Google Assistant and Siri.
All juiced up: A smart power strip (39% off) with four built-in USB-C ports controls all your tech with a tap.
One appliance, nine tricks: Cook fast and evenly with a 6-quart air fryer (25% off). No greasy mess.
Smoothies on the go: Ninja’s portable blender (36% off) is cordless, USB-C rechargeable and ready to roll.

Price = sliced: This 14-piece nonslip knife set (25% off) is dishwasher-safe and comes with a built-in sharpener.
Splatter happens: Not anymore. A microwave cover (39% off) catches it all. Plus, it’ll steam your leftovers.
No wires, no drama: A Shark cordless vacuum (50% off) runs for 40 minutes on a single charge. Even gets tiny crevices.
Bye-bye, stains: Bissell’s mini deep cleaner (26% off) sucks up any dirt from your carpets, car seats and more.
Welcome to dreamland: These luxury bedsheets (15% off) bring those cozy hotel-bed feels home.

👉 Wait, I couldn’t fit them all in here: Click now for more “Prime Day” big savings, and be sure to check out my Amazon storefront for more great deals.

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’Twas the night before ‘Prime Day’

🌃 And all through Amazon, the deals were already dropping.

📱 Your phone’s lifeguard: These waterproof cases (41% off, two-pack) have 4.5 stars and 21,000+ reviews.

🏷️ Stick with it: An ink-free label maker (52% off) is pure organizing bliss. Type, tap, done.

💡 Glow and behold: The sleekest LED floor lamp (10% off) you’ll ever plug in. Yep, it doubles as a bookshelf.

🐦 Flyby footage: Bird-watch in HD with this smart bird feeder (30% off). Bonus: color night vision.

🧳 Luggage mishap, aborted: A digital luggage scale (16% off) saves me from paying overweight fees.

⚡ Your tech will thank you: This cleaning kit (20% off) tackles gunky ports and even bad connections.

👉 More early deals? Just one click away on my Amazon storefront and this handy page.

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‘Prime Day’ is coming in hot

⏰ Forget the countdown. The deals are primed and loaded.

🔥 S’more power to you: A tabletop firepit (19% off) brings campfire vibes home. No backyard? No prob.

🍕 Leftovers, meet your match: Stack up to five slices in these pizza containers (18% off, two-pack).

↔️ Mind the gap: Silicone stove gap covers (23% off) catch runaway crumbs. 4.3 stars with 68,000+ reviews.

👍 Top-tier spinner: Up your pantry game with a nonskid turntable (15% off). Two levels, 10 color options.

🍽️ Your sink’s sidepiece: This dish drying rack (5% off) drains water straight into your sink.

🥤 Stanley Cup collector? Show off up to nine of them with a tumbler organizer (15% off).

💸 Why wait to save? Scoop more early deals here and on my Amazon storefront.

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Early ‘Prime Day’ goodies

🤑 Why wait till next week? The deals are already knocking.

💪 Get a grip: Skipped the gym? This resistance band kit (38% off) brings the burn home.

❤️ Pressure’s off: Keep tabs on your heart with a blood pressure monitor (5% off) that remembers your last 99 readings.

📚 Shelf-improvement: This bookshelf (15% off) is sleek, sturdy and actually easy to assemble (gasp).

👋 Bye-bye, blemishes: Heart-shaped pimple patches (23% off) are so cute, you’ll want to wear them.

🧽 #Nofilter needed: Blend like a beauty guru with a makeup sponge set (33% off).

💍 For your bling: Organize ’em in a jewelry box (45% off) with 4.8 stars and 11,000+ reviews.

✅ Ready, set, go: Hit this secret link for the rest of the pre-deals I couldn’t fit here.

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Upgrades for everyday relief

😴 Feel like a human pretzel by 2 p.m.? Let’s fix that.

🪞 Mirror, mirror on the wall: This smart travel scale (19% off) doubles as a makeup mirror. It slides right into your bag.

🍑 Cheeky support: Your back and booty will thank you after grabbing this seat cushion (14% off).

⌨️ Wrist assured: An ergonomic keyboard and mouse rest (28% off) cradles every click and scroll.

💆 So satisfying: Two scalp massagers (10% off) + zero batteries = 4.6 stars and 33,000+ reviews.

👣 Heel, yeah: These stick-on callus pads (6% off) act like little bodyguards for your toes.

🕯️ Smell that? Ah, it’s a 45-hour candle (11% off) that comes in 18 cozy scents. Eucalyptus Orange is a fan fave.

🛍️ Bag it all: From feel-good finds to everyday essentials, my Amazon storefront has you covered.

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Driving this Independence Day?

🇺🇲 Before you hit the road, make sure your car is road-trip ready.

📱 Team Android or iPhone? Either way, this phone mount (14% off) doesn’t let go. 4.4 stars and 31,000+ reviews.

🔒 Thief repellent: A solid steering wheel lock (20% off) says “not today” to would-be carjackers.

😎 Your visor’s BFF: These magnetic suede holders ($9.99, three-pack) keep your shades in reach.

👍 Thumb lifesaver: Got arthritis or long nails? This seat buckle tool (17% off) pops child car seats in a pinch.

🚗 Oldie but goodie: No batteries. No screen glare. Just an analog tire pressure gauge (31% off) that’s reliable.

🧽 All in the details: Soft but tough, these microfiber towels (32% off) kick hitchhiking dirt to the curb.

📅 Prime Day’s not waiting: The big day starts July 8, but early deals are already rolling in. Check ’em out and more on my storefront.

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🚚 Amazon’s getting faster: Same or next-day delivery is coming to over 4,000 small towns and cities by the end of the year. It’s part of a $4 billion plan to triple the size of the company’s rural network. Bonus: Prime Day runs July 8 to 11. Click here to snag early deals.

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