Sometimes, it’s just too hot to go outside and play. Why not try this DIY smartphone projector? You can enjoy time with the kids while staying cool.
Labor Day backyard bliss
💡 My pick: Outdoor string lights (29% off)
Instant patio upgrade! String them up, grab a drink and feel like you’re at a rooftop bar.
☔ Windproof travel umbrella (32% off): Holds up in 85 mph winds. 100K+ reviewers gave it a stellar 4.5 stars.
😅 Portable neck fan (61% off): Forget waving a paper plate. This keeps you cool, hands-free on hot days.
🦟 Mosquito repeller (30% off): Ditch the sticky bug spray. Create a 20-foot bug-free zone around your patio.
👄 Organic lip balm set (17% off, six flavors): Dry, cracked lips? These hydrate so they stay silky smooth.
🛒 Fire up the grill and your cart: Tap here to see all the Labor Day markdowns before they’re gone. There’s even more on my Amazon page.
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Scammers faking celebs
Is your favorite celebrity sliding into your inbox with hot new crypto tips? Probably not.
🤓 Bookworms are winning on dating apps: Looking for love? A new study says 75% of people would rather date someone well-read than someone hot. Yup, apparently emotional intelligence is beating out abs and jawlines. So go ahead, hold a big ol’ novel in your profile pic. It might be your best wingman to make sure you’re booked solid. (See what I did right there?)
32 minutes
For what scientists call the perfect hard-boiled egg. Periodic cooking alternates between hot and cold water every two minutes to achieve cooked whites and creamy yolks. If I had 32 minutes, I wouldn’t be eating a hard-boiled egg. I ordered a chicken and an egg from Amazon today. I’ll let you know.
Chop it like it’s hot
🧑🏼🍳 Your kitchen just got an upgrade.
- Slice your veggies in seconds with this chopper (22% off) that has five swappable blades. Nice.
- Get the perfect portions every time on a smart food scale ($21.89).
- Seal in freshness with a Mason jar vacuum sealer ($30) that comes in 10 colors.
- Stay organized with a 50-pack of reusable meal prep containers (13% off). So much better than baggies.
- Wipe, dry and repeat with a pack of 15 classic kitchen towels ($22).
🍽️ Cold dinner? Grab this warming mat (63% off) for food while the deal lasts.
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🏝️ Tropic like it’s hot: Mark Zuckerberg just expanded his Kauai compound to over 2,300 acres, making him one of Hawaii’s biggest landowners. The property includes known Native Hawaiian burial sites, which are being preserved, but locals worry about what might stay hidden under NDA-heavy construction. His $300M+ Hawaiian fortress also includes macadamia-fed cattle that moo in cursive.
🧀 Cottage cheese is hot: Cottage cheese is having a weird moment. Albertsons says sales are booming thanks to TikTok recipes and a renewed obsession with protein. Sales surged by 18% in a year, hitting $1.75 billion last year. Why? Cottage cheese ice cream, toast, even pancakes. Next up: cottage cheese cold brew. You know it’s coming.
Seal the deals
Whether it’s a “want” or a “need,” you gotta check these out.
- Stanley just dropped new cup colors like cherry blossom and hot coral. I have a white one.
- Keep your leftovers fresh with an electric sealer for Mason jars.
- Need a bigger container? This 50-pack (27% off) is great for meal prepping.
- Serve up homemade fries with a food chopper.
- While you slice and dice, this cushioned rug (30% off) keeps your feet and back happy.
🚗 Time to shine: This is cool, an eraser wheel (14% off) that removes bumper stickers. Polish it off with a bristle head (14% off) so it’s wheelie clean.
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82.1 degrees Fahrenheit
The point where officials might cancel the Paris Olympics. About 5,000 people died in France’s heat wave last year, and Paris’ lack of tree covering and its densely packed buildings don’t help. A phrase that could come in handy for visitors: Il fait chaud! Translation: It’s hot out!
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