Kim’s picks under $50

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.

 Fab finds under $50

  • Your show’s on: Amazon’s Echo Show 8 (17% off) has an adjustable stand. Perfect for video calls.
  • Goodnight, moon: Got a little one? They’ll love this color-changing night light (49% off).
  • Pillow talk: Chill out and sleep deep on these cooling memory foam pillows (30% off).
  • Solar + wireless: Fast-charge your phone with the sun using a waterproof power bank (20% off).
  • Backyard MVP: Crank this nine-foot outdoor umbrella (40% off) for instant UV protection.
  • My heart’s racing: A digital arm cuff (19% off) tracks your blood pressure. Plus, FSA/HSA eligible.
  • Junk in your trunk? Keep it all in place with a car trunk organizer (20% off). Great for groceries.
  • Slice ‘n dice: Finally, chop onions without tears using this kitchen vegetable chopper (22% off).
  • I scream, you scream: We all scream for an ice cream maker (30% off) that works in just 20 minutes. Delish.
  • Chaos, meet your match: This woven storage basket (23% off) actually blends in with your decor.

Smart picks for $25 (or less)

  • Hold the phone: This rotating phone mount (34% off) fits snug in your car’s cup holder.
  • Booty = upgraded: Step up your home workouts with these resistance bands (23% off).
  • We have a spa at home: Add a few drops of oil into this diffuser (30% off) and enjoy your “me” time.
  • Bye-bye double chin: Tighten your jawline with a neck & face massager (22% off) for some DIY anti-aging.
  • 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 them fresh.
  • Let the spice flow: Your countertop’s missing a revolving spice rack (32% off). Yep, 16 jars preloaded.
  • Bake like a pro: Whip up your grandma’s secret cookie recipe with a non-stick pan set (33% off).
  • Your new drinking buddy: Whether it’s slim or tall, this can cooler (35% off) fits them all.

 Steals 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.
  • Jot this down: Use a set of gel pens (20% off, six pack) for journaling, notes or doodling during meetings.
  • Nice shades: Protect your glasses in microfiber pouches (31% off) that double as lens cleaners.
  • Bye, chapped lips: This hydrating balm set (40% off) comes in six flavors. USDA organic and 100% natural.
  • Painless detangling: Stop the yanking. Get a hairbrush (61% off) that glides like butter.
  • Soothe your stomach: Mix some nausea relief powder (58% off) with water and sip. Ah, much better.
  • No drilling, no fuss: Stick this shower squeegee (37% off) to any smooth surface. Bonus: Two hooks included.
  • Wipe those paws: A non-slip dog door mat (33% off) catches the mess. Human-rated, too.

 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.

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

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

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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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.

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.

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.

 ’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.

‘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.

🚨 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.

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. 

Early ‘Prime Day’ goodies

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

  • ❤️ 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. 

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.

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.

🚚 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.

Welcome to the zen zone

🧘 Your life just got more peaceful and a lot more practical.

  • 😌 Eyes up here: From morning to night, a brightening eye stick (23% off) gives your face a little pick-me-up.
  • Nose (hair) goes: For those “wait, when did that grow there?” moments, this little hair trimmer (7% off) has you covered.
  • 🛌 Your neck’s BFF: Psst … this is your sign to finally grab that memory foam pillow (23% off) you’ve always wanted.
  • Breathe easy: Powerful but peaceful, this Alexa-compatible air purifier (50% off) listens better than most roommates.
  • 💡 Set it and forget it: These dusk-to-dawn night-lights (15% off) automatically clock in when the sun clocks out.
  • Viral item alert: This folder board (17% off) makes your shirts neat in seconds. Warning: strangely satisfying.

🛒 While you relax: Browse my Amazon store for more things I personally recommend.

More YouTube ads incoming: I’m talking about 30-second unskippable ads on TVs. These used to be part of special deals, but now more advertisers can run them in regular campaigns. And yep, the six- and 15-second ones are still around, too. The fix? Fork over $13.99 a month for Premium.

Hide the mess, not your sanity

🙈 No shame in a bit of clutter, but let’s make it easier to hide.

  • 🧢 Hats off to this: Hang up to 10 of your baseball caps on a hat rack organizer (50% off) for your closet.
  • Closet full? Shove it under the bed. These storage bins (7% off) have 4.7 stars and 25,000+ reviews.
  • 🚪 Block that breeze: Stop the weather and noise from creeping in with a door draft stopper (10% off).
  • Cord chaos = canceled: This paintable cable cover (23% off) hides messy wires. You’ll forget they’re there.
  • 🧺 Roll with it: Laundry day just got easier with a wheeled hamper (17% off) that glides from room to washer.

🤖 Lazy cleaning FTW: Kick back while this robot vacuum & mop (38% off) handles those dust bunnies.

Meta’s AI exposes your worst secrets — June 21st, Hour 2

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Turns out Meta AI chats like “How do I hide $200K from taxes?” were posted publicly. I talk to a guy who uses his wife’s Facebook account to score Marketplace deals. Plus: VR headsets that smell (for real), and how to make $50/month with AI.

Secret Amazon page for cheap stuff

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Want to buy tech at a fraction of the price? Here’s where to look for Amazon’s hidden deals.

Supercharge your 9-to-5

🛍️ Snag these now and level up your desk by Monday.

  • 🤓 Smudgy glasses? Not on my watch. A lens cleaning kit (33% off) is like a spa day for your specs.
  • 🌬️ Beat the heat: Unlike your coworker, this portable desk fan (5% off) never quits early.
  • ✨ Crumbs, begone: This keyboard air duster (50% off) blasts 91,000 RPM. Just don’t aim it at your boss.
  • ✉️ You’ve got mail: Zip through envelopes like butter with an electric letter opener (22% off).
  • 🌀 Spin it, grab it: Snag a 360° rotating organizer ($12) with five slots. Warning: Oddly satisfying to use.
  • ✍️ Write this down: These gel pens ($8) write smoothly and dry fast. 4.6 stars and 11,000+ reviews.

🛒 Prime Day is back: This year, you’ve got double the days to save from July 8-11. Click here to explore early deals.

Feel-good finds

💪 Staying healthy isn’t always easy. These picks actually help.

  • 🎧 From gym to nap: These Bluetooth sleep headphones (24% off) double as a soft headband for your workouts.
  • 🛏️ No chiropractor? No problem, a roll pillow (13% off) supports your neck, back and legs. Bonus: washable cover.
  • 🏋️ Mini bands = major gains: Resistance bands (33% off), level up home workouts. 4.7 stars with 10,000+ reviews.
  • 🧊 Icy relief: Snag an ice pack ($26) that wraps around your neck like a scarf. Way better than a lumpy bag of peas.
  • 📉 Tracking made easy: This body measuring tape (17% off) syncs with your phone to keep you motivated.
  • ❤️ Your heart’s in good hands: Get a chest strap monitor (10% off) that pairs with your favorite fitness apps.

🍽️ Healthy starts in the kitchen: Click here for the tools I count on to cook better, eat cleaner and save time.