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As I mentioned last week, this month is rough on our wallets. All of the stores want to compete with each other! But if you play your cards right, you can stock up on presents now and be set for the rest of the year.
Just make sure to make a list of what you actually need (for presents and for yourself) so you aren’t wasting your money on useless items.
Shopping Amazon Prime Day
But first, let’s go over what Amazon Prime Day is.
Amazon Prime Day is the crazy two where Amazon puts their best products on sale. You don’t have to be a member to shop it (I’ll get to that soon), but it helps if you are. They offer crazy deals on everything from Kindles to snacks to fashion. There will be items that are on sale all day and items that go on flash sale throughout the 36 hours. It can be incredibly fun, but also super overwhelming.
The best way to go about Amazon Prime is to create a game plan.
Join Amazon Prime for free
If you already have Amazon Prime, you’re set. But if you don’t have Amazon Prime, did you know that you can get a free 30 day trial of it? That means you can sign up for it right now, shop Amazon Prime Day, get all of the best deals, and then cancel your subscription.
If you’re about to tell me that you’re bad at remembering to cancel subscriptions, stop right there. As soon as you’re done signing up for Amazon Prime, go into your calendar, go to exactly one month from today and set a reminder to cancel Amazon Prime. Bam. Done
Start making lists of what you’re looking for
Are you buying something for yourself? Are you finally giving in and getting that Kindle for yourself? Do you finally want to give Amazon fashion a chance (which you should, by the way)? List it out!
Evaluate needs vs wants
I’m officially my mom! But before you hit that buy button, just think it through. Do you need that Amazon echo, or do you just want it? Is that random gadget you found in the flash sales actually going to be helpful? I’m not trying to be a debbie downer, just be logical here. It’s a little bit harder to return to Amazon than it is to Nordstrom, after all.
The best Amazon Prime Day deals
Okay, now that I’m done being logical, let’s talk about the fun part: the deals. Let’s go over some of the best deals of Amazon Prime Day! These are some of my favorite deals of the sale and what I think definitely can not be missed. (Don’t worry, I’ll be updating this as the day goes on!)
But before I start, you need to know that you can get select best sellers for $4.99 or less on Kindle if you’re a prime member and great deals on SO MANY other books!
There are also a lot of clothing that caught my eye, but I’m not necessarily buying. You can check out those pieces below!
Now keep reading for my top picks and sign up for my newsletter to see what I’m else I’m buying.
Get 30 Days Free of Audible Premium Plus!
For a limited time, sign up and get one free audiobook (2 if you’re a prime member!), and 30% off the price of any additional audiobook purchase! Cancel at anytime.
I’m pretty obsessed with my Audible account, so getting to try Audible and get two free audiobooks is the best deal you could get. Also, just so you know, once you’re done reading a book, you can return it (no questions asked), get your credit back, and purchase a new book. It’s amazing and my reading has doubled since I’ve started listening to more audiobooks.
Amazon Alexa Fire Stick
I live and breathe by my Amazon Fire Stick. (Is that a bit extreme?) As a bit of a tv addict, I couldn’t really cut the cable cord without an adequate replacement. The Amazon Alexa Fire Stick is that! It just plugs into the back of my tv and I can connect my Netflix, Hulu, and Sling accounts (and any other apps)! Plus, you also have easy access to all of Amazon’s movies, tv, and music library. When you see how inexpensive it is, you’ll think someone is playing a joke on you. (I linked the most recent version here, but you can get $11 ones too!)
Kindle Paperwhite E-reader, $134.99 (Normally $149.99)
I’m obsessed with my kindle, I’m not afraid to say it. And I’m sure you’ve heard me say it so many times that you’re convinced by now to get one, right? We’ll now is the time to get one! I actually got mine through the sale in 2016. But you’re lucky that you’re getting yours now because it’s now $85 and waterproof (the dream!)
Also, if you already own a kindle, you can actually trade it in and get up to $35 off of a new one!
Electric Gooseneck Kettle, $55.89 (Normally $69.99)
I’ve had this kettle for almost two years and I use it almost every day. If you’re a tea drinker, you’ll love this, because you can pick the heat setting based on the type of tea you’re making!
CHI Original Ceramic Hair Straightening Flat Iron, $55.27 (Previously $69.90)
I’ve had my current CHI for over 10 years at this point. That means that it’s easier going to die within the next day or last for another 10 years. I’m not taking any chances. This is one of the best straighteners I’ve ever had and it does a decent job of actually protecting my hair.
Apple AirPods Pro Wireless Earbuds, $168.99 (Previously $249.00)
When I first got these, my other wireless headphones have completely disappeared and hadn’t used any Apple AirPods (or headphones for that matter) in years, but the reviews on these were so good, I couldn’t resist.
Luckily, they were completely worth the price. They’re so comfortable and I love the noise cancelling feature so much that sometimes I have that on when I’m not even listening to something. (I hate feeling overwhelmed in loud places.)
AirFly Pro, $43.99 (Previously $54.99)
We finally don’t have to worry about wired headphones for airplanes! This handly little device plugs into a plane’s tv so you can easily connect your headphones to them! It’s absolutely brilliant.
Peace Out Acne Dots
My skin has been out of control lately, so these are a must. I’ve tried a few different acne dots, but I’ve heard the best reviews about these, so it’s time to try them out.
Vegetable Chopper, $17.99 (Previously $99.99)
This chopper is a game changer! It makes prepping veggies so much easier and I use this at least once a week. I would recommend it to anyone who loves cooking (or doesn’t but has to anyways).
Anker Cordless Handheld Vacuum Cleaner, $35.99 (Previously 59.99)
I keep this mini vacuum cleaner in my living room at all times for a quick clean up. It’s so easy to easy and is perfect for those little and annoying messes.
World of Eric Carle, My First Library Board Book Block 12-Book Set, $10.80 ($16.99)
Yes, I buy kids products now (kind of a must when you have a kid). We love Eric Carle in this house and this is a great set!
Cuisinart ANS-TOA2528 Non-Stick Airfryer Basket, $19.99 (Previously $21.83)
I love my airfryer, but the basket is not easy to clean. Gee Thanks says that this is a much better option, so why not try it out?
True & Co Women’s True Body Triangle Convertible Strap Bra, $26.40 (Previously $44.00)
These are hands down my favorite bras. I switched to them during the pandemic when I was done with wired bras and I’ve never looked back. I wear these every day and trust me, they’ll be your favorite bras too.