If you can’t build it, Prime it

Whenever I get something from Amazon, I always inspect it THOROUGHLY.

Here are some of my favorites you’ll use time and time again.

• A clip-on portable book light is great for traveling or finishing that last chapter without disturbing your spouse! Adjust the brightness or choose a warm amber light for better sleep. It’s on sale for $14.
• It’s a real page turner (literally) for your newer Kindle or iPad, and it’s 71% off now.
• Get a tablet floor stand for hands-free, comfortable reading. This one is sturdy, 33% off and works with lots of tablets.
• This durable canvas book sleeve protects pages from sand or rain for around $13.
• Bookmarks are great until they’re sliding out of place. These magnetic bookmarks are desert sunset chic and stay put for $8.

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For the best Goodwill deals (or whenever your local thrift store opens). People tend to drop off donations over the weekend after cleanouts or garage sales. That means you’ll find a better selection on mornings early in the week. Should I start featuring a thrifting segment? I’d call it secondhand news.

Inspired by the movie Dune, NASA gives you…recycled drinking water.

• Under-sink pipes? Not a problem. This under-sink cabinet organizer works around the pipes, and it’s 20% off. 
• If you’re a tea drinker like I am, grab a tea organizer station so you can toss the bulky boxes. The white one is on sale for $5 and holds nine types of teas and sweeteners.
• Organize cutting boards, cookie sheets and other items that’d otherwise lay flat with this rack, now 20% off.
• Free up space with spray bottle hangers, on sale for under 10 bucks.
• Clear plastic storage bins (20% off for a pack of four) can help you organize the clutter in your cabinets.

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For a 22-year-old Camry with 17,000 miles. That’s only a few grand off its original retail price. The 2002 commuter classic sold on Bring a Trailer, an auction site for “vintage and classic” cars. Feel old yet?

Given how often smartwatches save lives, you need one. They can spot health issues and contact emergency services if there’s a fall or accident. Bonus: They’re all on sale right now.

• The Apple Watch Series 9 is the latest and greatest, with all the bells and whistles.
• The Apple Watch SE is a more budget-friendly option.
• The Pixel Watch 2 is perfect for Google and Android fans.
• The Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 pairs with a Galaxy phone.

🤣 Having a smartwatch is great. On the one hand, you have something you can use to answer calls; on the other hand, you don’t.

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Total Amazon Prime Day 2024 sales across both days. This year’s sales beat those in 2023 by 11% … and almost beat the national GDP of the Bahamas. Top product categories? Electronics and back-to-school gear. That’s a lot of erasers.