
These Amazon Prime Day Deals Are Totally Worth It, According to Our Editors
We scoured Amazon so you don’t have to.

There seem to be two types of people on Amazon Prime Day: There are those who have been working on their wishlist since the last one and know exactly what they want and are ready to grab the deals once they drop. Then there’s the person who is intrigued by Prime Day, might want to purchase something, goes to Amazon to shop, feels overwhelmed by the sheer number of deals, and then ends up not buying anything at all, or buying something they totally regret once it’s delivered.
You definitely don’t want to be the latter person. There are plenty of great discounts that you really don’t want to miss out on. And if you haven’t really planned out your Prime Day strategy, we’ve got you. Below is our list of sales not to miss across all categories—home, food, garden and outdoor living, travel, and wellness. Check them out below and get shopping!
Home
Nest Orange Blossom Candle
This candle smells exactly like Palm Springs when the orange blossoms are blooming in spring, and it truly has my heart. The scent throws so nicely, and I always get compliments on how great my home smells when it’s burning. Though normally I don’t like the idea of quite literally burning money on expensive candles, being 20% off really does help.
Moen Engage Spot Resist Brushed Nickel Magnetic Six-Function Handheld Showerhead
You’ll get one step closer to creating the spa bathroom of your dreams with this showerhead. It features a magnetic base to easily detach and use the handheld device and it’s spot-resistant. Choose from multiple shower settings, like massage, rinse, downpour, intensify.
Shark NV360 Navigator Lift-Away Deluxe Upright Vacuum
If you’re looking for an ultra-powerful vacuum, look no further. This deep cleans like no other. It also features a detachable pod so you can easily clean under furniture, plus a detachable nozzle to clean upholstery, furniture, and stairs.
Food/Kitchen
Instant Pot Vortex Plus 6-in-1
If you’re one of the few people who didn’t jump on the Instant Pot bandwagon during the pandemic, now is the perfect time to invest. On Amazon Prime Day, the 6-in-1 cooker is 46% off. We see buffalo cauliflower in our future. Turns out procrastinating can be a good thing.
KitchenAid Artisan Mixer, 5-Quart
There’s no need to wait to have a wedding registry whe prices on this kitchen essential are so sweet. Now on sale at 17% off, this tried-and-true stand mixer can be yours without breaking the bank. Travel editor Krista Simmons has had hers for years, and she has built it out with a pasta extruder attachment that she loves using in the cozy winter months for fresh pasta at home.
Garden & Outdoor Living
Travel
LifeStraw Personal Straw, $76
There’s nothing worse than the risk of running out of clean water on a backcountry adventure or camping trip, so carrying a proper filter is essential. Lifestraws allow you to drink directly from the source, protecting against 99.999999% of bacteria (including E.coli, Salmonella), 99.999% of parasites (including Giardia and Cryptosporidium), and 99.999% of microplastics, silt, sand, and cloudiness. (Note: if you’re in an urban-adjacent area where viruses are a threat, you’ll still need iodine tablets.) This set comes with two straws and a water bottle.
OtterBox Symmetry Series Case
OtterBox will have great deals for Amazon Prime Day, and the deepest discounts can be found on the rugged Defender Series, which has always kept my phone safe from the inevitable drops on the road, discounted as much as 60%. If that model is seeming a bit clunky for your tastes, opt for the Slim Symmetry Series, also discounted up to 65% off.
Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask
Air travel wreaks havoc on our systems in so many ways, but that especially applies to the skin. To keep lips hydrated while traveling, I use this instead of chapstick. It’s super juicy and smells amazing, so it’s easy to see why this has become a favorite of the likes of Kim Kardashian.
Biolite Headlamp
This rechargeable, lightweight, dimmable headlamp is an essential not just for campsites and hiking, but also for runners as well. Travel editor Krista Simmons has used hers to take out the trash cans in the winter, and look for items that have gotten tucked behind the couch at night. And you can’t beat the price at 40% off.
Go Pro Max 360 Waterproof Camera with 50-piece Accessory Kit
The latest GoPro boasts a 360-degree camera that is amazing not just for adventure videography, but for streamlined and simplified travel videos for the amateur as well. Now is the best time of the year to buy, as the kit would normally cost well over $500.
Wellness
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