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Well isn’t that smart

Sweet pants hangers ($17) that don’t take up nearly as much space.
The best hand cream! O’Keefe’s is cheap, unscented and doesn’t leave your hands greasy. They make a lip repair balm, too!
Don’t let a lunch mishap ruin your favorite shirt. Grab a Tide pen stain remover ($7.88). I used one to get mascara off a white T-shirt the other day!
Not much space? These shelves (two for $20) that go over your power socket are genius.
No more jumbled mess of cords for me. I stuck my blow dryer and curling iron in basket that hangs from the cabinet (19% off).

⭐ Your new BFF in the kitchen: A metal scraper you can use to move veggies from the cutting board to the pan, scrape gunk off the counter, cut dough, whatever.

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Stop embarrassing yourself: My friend’s phone was sitting in the kitchen. I looked over, and her boyfriend was sending some spicy messages. Notifications like those can be tempting for others to read and can reveal a whole lot about you that you may not want to share. Fortunately, you can hide them from your lock screen. Here’s how:

For Android: Head to Settings > Notifications, tap on the gear icon and select On the lock screen. You’ll have options here to not show any notifications, show all notifications or hide just sensitive notifications.
For iPhone: Open Settings > Notifications and select Show Previews. Here, you can choose to show them always, when the phone is unlocked or never.

Telegram’s founder says he has “nothing to hide”: French authorities arrested him for criminal activities on the anonymous chat app — like people videoing themselves killing cats with kitchen utensils and pedophiles sharing explicit images of kids. The CEO says the app shouldn’t be held responsible for the horrible content, citing freedom of speech. Ahem, that’s not free speech, jerkface.

OK, that’s a good deal

Time to give kitchen chaos the chop.

A fridge deodorizer (11% off) that lasts for 10 years? Yes, please.
Your sponge and dishbrush deserve better. Grab a sink caddy (20% off) that keeps them dry.
Is food prep eating up your free time? A vegetable chopper (22% off) is basically a sous chef.
A warming mat (55% off) keeps dinner toasty when your kids show up to the table fashionably late.
A food scale (39% off) is smart to have around if you’re trying to eat more protein or if you love to bake.

🏋️ Let’s get physical: It’s stuck in my head now, too. While you hum along, check out more good-for-you gear.

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The clock is ticking!

💝 Grab these goodies in time for Valentine’s Day.

Spice things up with a deck of scratch-off date ideas (16% off).
Stop arguing about what to eat. Roll food dice (14% off) and let fate decide.
An electric wine bottle opener (48% off) pops corkscrews with just one tap.
Get messy in the kitchen with his-and-hers aprons (10% off). Ahem.
Your partner deserves a hand massager (39% off) after a long day of typing.
A candle warmer lamp (15% off) is so nice for cozy smells you won’t accidentally leave burning all night.

🛍️ None of this quite right? Check my lists for the special guys and gals in your life.

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Problem, meet solution

I love an easy fix. These are worth having around when you need ‘em.

Bridge the annoying gap between your stove and counter with these easy-to-clean silicone covers (37% off a 2-pack, $10).
Your hair sheds. A pack of drain clog removers ($8 for a 9-piece set) will keep things flowing smoothly.
If your old charging cables are starting to fray, slap on some cord protectors to keep ‘em going (4-pack for under $5).
Your plant babies are looking sad. Spritz on some leaf shine spray from Miracle-Gro (under $6).
Boots looking dingy and water-spotted? Reviewers say this suede and leather brush is a miracle worker (35% off, $6.49).

💡 Have old tech sitting around? Send it to Amazon through its Trade-in Program and get a gift card for the value. It doesn’t even need to work!

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Household helpers

There’s enough annoying stuff in the day-to-day. Let’s knock out a few little troubles so you can focus on what matters.

You scrub and scrub surfaces, and they’re still dirty. This drill brush attachment pack for under $20 does the hard work for you.
When twisting the lid off the pickle jar is a real struggle, try this grip jar opener (17% off) to win the battle. It mounts under a cabinet, so it takes up no space.
Does your dog get nervous or too excited in the car? This seatbelt tether (around $10) keeps your pooch safe so you can focus on the road.
Every time you need brown sugar for Grandma’s cookie recipe, it’s rock hard. Never again! This $5 fired clay bear will help maintain its moisture.
This handy-dandy vegetable chopper (9% off) is a no-tear solution to make soup, stew or anything else a lot faster.

🤑 Good deal alert: A bunch of home essentials (think cleaning products, toilet paper and batteries) are part of Amazon’s buy $50, get $15 in Amazon credit promo — a no-brainer if it’s stuff you already buy!

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Romantic gifts for your significant other

❤️‍🔥 Turn the holidays into lovin’.

A hand-casting kit (20% off) makes a mold out of your and your partner’s hands. Freakin’ adorable.
Scratch off all the food you’ve eaten together on this travel print (11% off). Or maybe just decide what’s for dinner.
Don’t tell them you got a stuffed waffle maker (29% off), and surprise them in bed with a Nutella-filled waffle. Not advised with white sheets.
A chalkboard coffee mug ($13) lets you write a new message every morning for your partner. Cute!
For long-distance lovers, tap this lamp, and your partner’s matching lamp will light up in the same color.
This portable picnic table (22% off, $35) has wineglass holders — no spillage disasters allowed.
This homemade gin kit comes with two bottles, so if you mess up yours, you can just steal sips of theirs! That’s love.
They knead a massage gun in their life.

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Kitchen tools could be poisoning you

🚨 Big news! Black plastic household items, plastic cutting boards and most nonstick pans have all been found to contain toxic substances. Let’s fix that.

If you like a rustic look, this wooden kitchen utensil set ($44) is a smart pick.
A stainless steel utensil set ($27) is a great heavy-duty alternative.
For a lighter, more pan-friendly utensil set, go with silicon (7% off).
I bet you didn’t even think about all your camping cookware! This camping kit (24% off, under $25) comes with an organizer.
This maple cutting board ($87) is super elegant … and reversible!
Here’s a nice bamboo cutting board set that comes with three different boards for under $20.
A carbon steel skillet (12% off) is always a safe bet. This one’s preseasoned!
This ceramic cookware set ($66) would look gorgeous in every kitchen. Plus, it’s 40% off right now.

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Going chemical-free is worth the money

🥘 I got rid of all my old pots and pans that didn’t match and had PTFE, PFOA, PFAS, lead, cadmium and other toxic materials that can leach into your food, making them unsafe for you and your family.

Here’s what I bought instead. Let me tell you, these are expensive, but they have no chemicals, and I don’t even need to use spray oil anymore. With the holidays coming up, you’ll definitely use these:

Loaf pan for breads, lasagna for two and more.
Nonstick cookware set I got in the cream color.
Bakeware set so you’ll have all you need to do anything.
Finally, if you don’t want to buy a set, just try one frying pan or baking dish you use a lot. I know you’re gonna love it. You can always return it if you don’t.

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Amazon’s (digital) clearance aisle

It’s called Amazon Outlet and it’s packed with good deals. Here’s a page that displays them all. Below are a few that caught my eye:

Dull kitchen peelers make cooking more of a chore than it needs to be. Upgrade yours with a swiveling option that doesn’t clog — only $6.99!
Tidy up under the kitchen or bathroom sink with two-tier adjustable shelves. Heck yes, they’re 50% off.
Cute outdoor upgrade: Hanging garden pots. A three-pack is less than $12.
Live somewhere with cold winters? Grab a pack of insulated faucet covers now, while they’re 50% off.
Straw toppers keep you from spilling your drink everywhere. Great colors, enough to share and 23% off.

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Best under-sink organizers

Take a look at the cabinet under your sink in your kitchen or bathroom. Is it a mess? Mine isn’t — I bought under-sink organizers.

For your kitchen: The Realinn under-sink organizer (17% off) has two levels, and the bottom pulls out so you can get to stuff easily.
Perfect for your bathroom: This two-tier multipurpose bathroom under-sink organizer holds shampoo, soaps and more.
For your counter: Organize medicine bottles, lotions, creams or whatever else with these multipurpose organizers. They look nice and get the job done.

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Squeaky-clean kitchen

I like my kitchen like I like my wine: Sparkling. Here are some gadgets to help get the job done:

You shouldn’t put your knives in the dishwasher, but getting crusty food off them is a pain. Try this $8.99 cutlery brush instead.
This splatter screen (15% off) sits on your frying pan and keeps oil from splashing without trapping heat like a lid.
Get a pack of three summer-themed Scrub Daddy sponges for 7% off. Yeah, they’re cute, but they also really work.
Wave goodbye to fingerprints on your appliances. These stainless-steel wipes are $12.76 and come with a microfiber cloth, too.
Teak cutting boards are durable but gentle on knives. This one has an outer groove that traps juices. Score. The small size is 20% off!

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Small space, big dreams

These sneaky organizers help you get more room out of your, uh, room.

Clean up that pile of shoes on the floor. This hanging shoe organizer is 32% off with a coupon. So smart.
If your linen closet looks like a war zone, allow me to introduce you to vacuum storage bags. They’re 21% off right now, and they can shrink your bulky bedding by up to 80%.
Your bathroom might be tiny, but I know you have room for this shelf (31% off). It’s small storage for TP, candles and cleaners.
This wall-mounted broom and tool organizer keeps your mudroom and garage in check (25% off with a coupon).
Save pantry space and stick this clever coffee pod drawer right under your Keurig or Nespresso (38% off). Boom, clean kitchen counters.

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✨ Sparkling clean ✨

Just how I like my house before the weekend!

Cleanup is so much easier with a microfiber mop with a built-in spray bottle (33% off).
You can never have too many microfiber cloths. This 12-pack is 51% off.
Silicone kitchen utensils won’t scrape your pots and pans (20% off).
Grab an air fryer to make crispy food without the extra oil (23% off).
Grab a handheld Dustbuster to remove pet hair, dirt and junk from just about any surface (20% off).

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Home updates anyone can do

Calling all renters and DIYers! You just found your next weekend project.

Add beadboard to your walls without the hassle. This pre-pasted wallpaper is 30% off now.
Liven up your couch or reading chair with a boho chic pillow cover for $15.99. Super cute.
Add a statement wall with beautiful decorative woven baskets. Sweet, a set of seven for 50% off.
Update your kitchen or bathroom with sleek modern cabinet pulls. This pretty 10-pack of brass ones is on sale for $14.79.
Make stairs easier and safer for kids, older pets and the rest of us. Neat peel-and-stick stair treads with glow-in-the-dark strips are half off now!

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Alexa as an alarm clock: Amazon’s latest Echo model, the Echo Spot, displays the time and weather above a simple speaker. It’s 44% off right now, too — a great price if you want one. Plus, with this alarm clock, you can leave your smartphone in the kitchen for even better sleep.

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Now, that’s sharp!

This veggie chopper is 50% off and has a bunch of different dicing blades. No more onion fingers.
Henckels makes some of the best knives out there. This 15-piece knife set and block is 62% off.
Stop opening packages with a kitchen knife. Score a three-pack of minis for only $5 so you can have one in the garage, one on your keychain and one wherever else you want.
The best knife is a sharp one. This one (under $14) has different slots to get your blade back to tiptop shape and comes with a cut-resistant glove to wear.
Promise me you won’t cut anything on the counter with that newly honed knife. Love these pretty cutting boards in great colors.

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Beep! Ding! Buzz!

The other day, I was at a friend’s house, and she used her microwave as a timer. I’m all for multitasking, but come on — terrible interface, beeping buttons and you have to walk across the room to turn it off! Forget that. Get one of these instead.

Digital: Set your timer easily by rotating this model’s big, bright screen. Read: No repeated button pressing! It’s magnetic, too, so you can stick it to your fridge or exhaust hood. Grab it on sale now for 30% off ($14.03).
Visual: Countdown timers are usually seen in classrooms, but I find them useful for tracking time left! This one maxes out at an hour, so it’s perfect for quick timers. Plus, it’s 33% off ($16.14) and comes in 14 fun colors.
Verbal: I used to joke that in our house, Alexa was mostly an expensive kitchen timer, but honestly, she’s a great kitchen timer (no hands!) and not that expensive. This colorful Echo Dot is 50% off ($19.99) and available in four great colors. Love the teal!

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Your desktop is a mess: Create a new folder with a name like “Clean up” or the date. Drop everything in there. When you have 5 minutes to spare, go through that folder. It’s kind of like that junk drawer in your kitchen.