Sure, “professional buyer” sounds good. Some of our parents even understand what we do for a living when we use that title. But as Amazon Prime Day approaches, some of the best of us can go a little looking-Pepe-Silvia level of madness. That’s why the best planning advice we can give is this: Find what you want now, bookmark it, and come back early on July 16th when Prime Day officially begins.
This advice is so good that even our team of purchasing experts follows it. So here we are sharing the products we hope will be on sale for Prime Day, so you can save them now and avoid going too far down the rabbit hole later.
“I’m removing as much plastic as possible from my kitchen and am on the hunt for glass food storage containers. This collection—which Yahoo editors consider one of the best storage containers—stands out from similar sets because it doesn’t come with lids plastic but with aesthetically pleasing bamboo lids. It’s currently about 20% off, but I’ve seen it drop as much as $9 less than the current price!
—Britt Ross, business writer
“The amount of money I’m spending on ice cream this summer for my family of four should be criminal. My kids also make smoothies all the time, leaving me with a large blender to clean, so I hope this delicious appliance kills a lot of birds with one stone (sorry birds, I’ve heard great things and I’m excited to try it).
—Nicole Sfortza, executive editor
“I’ve tried a few retinol skin products over the years and had a hard time getting past the ‘purge phase.’ But Yahoo’s beauty editor named this one of the best retinol serums of 2024 and said it’s good for beginners, so I’ll give it another try. I want smooth, poreless skin, and hopefully with consistent use! , this baby is going to give it to me (with a little irritation, of course).”
—Ellie Conley, Trends Writer
“I’ve been on the hunt for a new Kindle for a while now, and this tablet can basically do everything the Kindle Scribe does, but better. as it is already scheduled before Prime Day.
—Patrick Hearn, business writer
“This ultra-hydrating serum is one of the beauty products I like to stock up on whenever it’s on sale. Although the snail secretion serum feels slimy and kind of gross, it absorbs into the skin super quickly and leaves my skin soft and hydrated. It’s hypoallergenic and also free of artificial fragrances, which I love, it’s already over 50% off for Prime Day – the lowest price of the year!
—Rebecca Carhart, Style Writer
“I heat my coffee in the microwave thousands of times a day. Okay, I’m exaggerating, but I deserve better! to treat myself, but it’s not a cheap splurge, I hope the price drops on Prime Day.
—Nicole Sforza. Executive editor
“There’s no gadget I love more right now than the X1 drone, which takes off from my hand, follows me, flies circles around me, zooms in and out, and more – all while capturing crisp 1080p video. It’s a must-have for vacations, outdoor activities, and amateur movies, and it’s been discounted by up to $120, so I hope the Prime Day price matches its all-time low.
—Rick Broida, Senior Technology Writer
“I’ve been waxing poetic about this long-lasting nail polish for a few years now, but this Prime Day I’m finally going to take the plunge and get an at-home version of the system I love at the salon. I’ve given up on gel manicures because they make my nails a mess when they start to peel or I remove them, which is a real pain. The Dazzle Dry nail polish system actually lasts two weeks and all you need is regular nail polish. remover to remove it – no trips to the salon or sculpting half a nail at home.
—Lisa Schweitzer, senior writer
“As the proud owner of a screened porch (I know, exotic), I love making my outdoor space a little entertainment center in my backyard, complete with string lights, music speakers, and the occasional movie projected on the screen However, this all requires electricity and it can be difficult to manually fiddle with everything and set timers separately – not to mention I only have two outdoor outlets in my entire house. Thanks, 1835 build, these Kasa Outdoor smart plugs are made for outdoors. and easily connected to Google Home, Amazon Alexa, and other smart home hubs. We have a ton of Kasa smart products throughout the house, so this will fit some of them perfectly, which will also double our outlet space as each one. of plugs includes two Perfecto slots!”
—Carrie McCabe, Senior Business Writer
“Tis the season to step up your sunscreen use and there’s none I like more than Supergoop. The high-quality Glowscreen SPF 40 does double duty, offering all the protection I need while leaving behind a golden, dewy glow. This potent SPF also smoothes the complexion: in summer I just use Glowscreen, a swipe of mascara and berry-toned lip balm and I’m ready to go.
—Jennifer Romolini, senior beauty editor
“I’ve got some long flights coming up, and this pocket-sized Bluetooth transmitter will make it easier to watch movies on the seatback TV with my noise-canceling headphones. This way, I’ll be able to drown out loud talkers, crying babies, and so on. inevitable plane noises and enjoy my in-flight entertainment in peace. I’m especially keeping an eye on the Pro as it allows two people – me and my traveling companion – to pair headphones simultaneously.”
—Amanda Garrity, Gifts Editor
“I can’t believe I still don’t own one of those internet-famous mops. They’re supposed to make cleaning your floors a breeze, and I really need help – I have a dog who loves to run in the mud! I always wait until Prime Day to buy the cleaning tools I have my eye on. Last year I purchased the Bissell Little Green Cleaning Machine, and it has been a total game changer for anything upholstered.
—Jessica Dodell-Feder, senior home editor
“I recently tested the Dyson V15 Detect as part of a big vacuum test I did for Yahoo and I’ve been obsessed with it ever since. It comes with an optimizable brush cleaning head to adapt to different surfaces (like dense, woven rugs) area rugs or thick, fluffy rugs), multiple accessories (including a mini screw brush tool for getting into crevices), and – here’s where it gets really cool – a soft, fluffy brush that glows neon green for maximum, bright visibility on wooden surfaces so you can ensure they are really clean. I’m not kidding when I say I feel like a member. Ghostbuster when using this thing. I saw some good deals on the expensive vacuum cleaner this year, so this is the item I would be looking for if I didn’t already own it.
—Kristin Granero, Senior Domestic Writer
“I’ve had my eye on this little cleaning wizard for a long time and I’m hoping Prime Day is the moment I finally pull the trigger. I have a shower with very complex tiles that are difficult to clean, and the sad thing is that the small manual brush I chose years ago just doesn’t work. If this thing spins close to the 60 rubs per minute it claims, I’ll be very, very happy – and I recently hurt my arm, so. My goal is to clean smarter, not harder.”
—Saundra Latham, commerce editor
“I’m moving into my first home this summer, and as exciting as it is, I’m a little scared. I’ve never not lived in an apartment with lots of other people around, so the idea of needing security is for me, I’m planning on putting video doorbells on every door in the new house, but at $100 per unit, it’s an investment Dear. They’re hovering halfway before Prime Day, but I’. I hope this eases further so I can sleep peacefully in my new home.”
—Jeanine Edwards, Director of Purchasing
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