Amazon? It'll be more like Amazin' with all of the savings you'll be scooping up.
Hear ye, hear ye, frugal friends: How happy I am to be in the company of fellow cost-cutting comrades?! As a token of my appreciation, I'll stop speaking like I'm in a low-budget Shakespeare play and share a rather exciting tidbit. Here's the deal — literally: Amazon Prime Day is officially back for another round. No, not just yet, but come next month, it'll be sale central. I'm expecting markdowns on all sorts of sought-after brands, including those that don't really need to go on sale because people will pay top dollar for 'em anyway. (I'll never say no to a good discount, though).
Set to begin on Tuesday, Oct. 7, and wrap up on Wednesday, Oct. 8, this speedy savings event — dubbed "Amazon Prime Big Deal Days" — is sure to be just what the doctor ordered for us bargain-batty folk who don't want to wait until Black Friday for deep discounts. It's a little pre-Halloween treat, if you will — and one your dentist won't scold you for.
Now, if you're a Prime Day newbie, I've answered some common questions about the sale, so be sure to check those out. And if you want to get the price-slash party started early, I've included stellar Amazon deals that are ripe for the picking. Now, get thee to a shopping cart!
This year, the Amazon Prime Big Deals Days event is slated to run for two days (as opposed to the four-day Prime Day event back in July). The sale kicks off on Tuesday, Oct. 7, and runs through Wednesday, Oct. 8. Set a reminder, or you might miss out on this shorter discount window!
While we won't know exact markdowns until the sale begins, previous Prime Day events have been excellent times to score rarely discounted tech for near-record-low or record-low prices. (We're always on the lookout for Apple products in particular.) Seasonal clothing and style finds are another popular category — grab a winter coat and some boots for less before the first frost! — as well as small home appliances like air fryers, air purifiers and vacuums. It's also a smart time to shop for holiday gifts before the Black Friday rush, and you'll feel so accomplished knowing you've checked off some items from your list before you've even doled out Halloween candy.
Having an Amazon Prime membership isn't a prerequisite; there are always deals that everyone can enjoy. That said, many of the best Prime Day deals are reserved for Prime members, so having a subscription will allow you to make the most of the sale. Signing up is a cinch, and new members can opt for a free 30-day trial (after which, you'll be charged $139 each year — and you can cancel anytime).
Don't feel like waiting? I get it. Here are some of the best Amazon deals I'm seeing right now, in the run-up to fall Prime Day.
Thanks to AirTags, I can track my bags from drop-off to the plane to the luggage carousel. And even when the worst happens, and my bags end up in Orlando when I'm in Michigan (true story), I know where they are and how to find them.
"First, we bought one Apple AirTag for my husband's wallet. Then we bought a second one for his car keys," said this repeat buyer. "Now, we have a four-pack, which is cheaper, for our golf bags and checked roller bags."
The newest iPad is an ultra-light, thin tablet that's powerful enough to replace your laptop for most tasks but slips into your bag with room to spare. With a spacious 11-inch Liquid Retina display, you're swiping and scrolling in vibrant color and sharpness that makes any screen that came before it feel like an old tube TV. It's also our pick for the overall best iPad for most users.
Why? Well, this iPad is ready to keep up with whatever you throw its way. If you've got a habit of toggling among a dozen apps, streaming videos and replying to messages simultaneously, you're in for a treat. And if you're into gaming, the graphics capabilities mean you can play even demanding games without dropping a frame.
At $299, this tablet is just $20 shy of its all-time low — a price we've only seen during Prime Day.
Bye-bye, soggy bath mats: Yahoo readers are adding this ultra-thick, impossibly soft rug to their carts in droves. It's made of highly absorbent, quick-drying chenille microfiber that'll soak up excess water from your feet in a jiffy, and its plush texture will feel like heaven after your shower. At over 45% off, it's down to its lowest price yet.
"I've tried a lot of eye creams," says Yahoo Senior Beauty Editor Jennifer Romolini. "And, for my money, CeraVe makes the best drugstore depuffing/under-eye brightening treatment currently on the market. Not only does it feel good on your skin (absorbs quickly, no gross pilling), it's also fragrance-free, hypoallergenic and non-comedogenic. Olivia Wilde also loves it, along with thousands of reviewers, who say it's like Botox in a cream. I'm not sure about that claim, but I do know this is a quality skin care staple at a price everyone can afford."
Speaking of which, this is close to as low as I've seen it all year (it's 40% off!).
This highly rated (and reasonably priced) telly is the one Goldilocks would likely opt for; not too big, not too small, just right. High-def resolution and Dolby Digital Audio help enhance the viewing experience with clear picture and sound, and you'll have easy access to all of your favorite streaming platforms in one place. At just $180, this price matches the TV's lowest of the year.
Why not swap the painful (and tedious) string floss for this oral-hygiene hero? It gently yet effectively uses a stream of water to dislodge anything trapped between your teeth. An Amazon No. 1 bestseller, it was purchased over 50,000 times this month and was designed to be compact enough for travel (it's cordless and holds a charge for up to a month). Plus, it comes with multiple heads for the family and is even safe to use in the shower. Scoop it up for its best price of 2025.
Yeah, I did a double-take when I saw the price, too — and the fact that these are Amazon's No. 1 bestselling leggings? Sold! Everyone needs a pair of these come boot season, since they can slide right into styles narrow and wide, and is there a more classic (not to mention, comfy) fall uniform than a slouchy sweater worn over these stretchy pants? I think not. Grab a pair (or 10) while they're down to their lowest price yet.
This small yet mighty handvac has been scooped up more than 60,000 times in the past month alone, so it's clearly doing something right. Don't be fooled by the fact that it weighs just 1.4 pounds; shoppers rave about its strong suction and impressive battery life. Plus, it comes with a built-in crevice tool for reaching tight spaces, and according to my price trackers, at nearly 45% off, it's within a dollar of its lowest price on record.
You love the cooler temps fall brings, but the leaf maintenance? Not so much. But that's why tools like this cordless wonder exist. It's lightweight, but can reach speeds as fast as 150 mph to clear your yard in no time, and because it comes with two batteries, you'll be able to work for up to an hour before needing a charge (30 minutes per battery on low speed). This is its lowest-ever price at 35% off.
The next best thing to pulling a freshly baked apple pie out of the oven? Having a candle that makes your house smell like you went through all of that effort. Shoppers say it's super fragrant even before lighting it. This beloved brand has a bunch of autumnal aromas — Spiced Pumpkin, Ciderhouse — on sale for record lows. Each one can last for up to 150 hours, so you'll be able to savor these scents all season.
Natalie Portman was recently spotted wearing this exact pair of slippers, and the soft "Mushroom" color is currently marked down to less than $50 in select sizes. With chillier weather on its way, your feet will thank you for being proactive about securing them a toasty retreat (the insoles are fleece-lined), and the sturdy outsoles are durable enough for outdoor wear as well.
This powerful 6.8-pounder made it onto Home & Garden Writer Kristin Granero's list of the best cordless stick vacuums after she tested a slew of models.
She says it "has one of the sleekest designs and smartest digital displays in its price range," adding, "It can be set up in a matter of seconds and comes with an equally minimalistic-looking, freestanding charging mount that requires no assembly. The LCD screen [has] Wi-Fi connectivity and a color-coded halo to distinguish the level of cleanliness, plus battery reads, and the brush cleaner head has ample light for visibility. ... Attachments include a mini anti-tangle brush for getting into grooves."
Oh, and as far as price is concerned? It's only dipped $20 lower once, and that was during Black Friday.
"Shiver me timbers!" — that's what your feet won't be saying, thanks to the toasty air this compact appliance cranks out. Snag one to place under your desk or by your couch to ward off chills on colder fall days and nights; at just over 2 pounds, it's easy to move from room to room as needed. This discount drops the price to within about a dollar of its lowest on record.
Talk about a toothsome two-fer! This combo includes both a water flosser to clean your gums more gently and an electric toothbrush for busting away plaque more efficiently than manual brushing. A Waterpik flosser alone costs more than this duo, which, at over 40% off, is within eight bucks of its record low. Say cheese!
This little whizzer is one of my most-reached-for kitchen gadgets, and it's still going strong at about a decade old. It's super compact, but it's powerful enough to blitz nuts into butters, and I also use it to bring certain kinds of doughs together in a jiffy. It's perfect for pureeing vegetables into sauces and soups, emulsifying dressings ... I've even used it to make whipped cream when I don't feel like whisking by hand. At $33, its best price since spring, it would be going in my cart if mine weren't still working as perfectly as it is.
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