For the second year, Amazon is having an October Prime Day sale! It’s called Prime Big Deals Days and it starts today (10/10/23) and ends tomorrow. As always they have deep discounts on home decor, organizers, and kitchen gadgets, but they’re also discounting a lot of items that are perfect for holiday gifting. It’s the perfect time to knock out a chunk of your holiday shopping early and save money while doing it!
I’ve spent hours and hours combing through their sale items and am sharing all of my favorites including deals on home decor, holiday prep, and gifts. Let’s get to it… (post includes affiliate links; full disclosure statement available {here}) Note: For some of the deals you must be logged into your Amazon Prime account to see the deal price.
UPDATE FOR DAY 2
Some new Day 2 Prime Day finds include:
{These magnetic measuring spoons}, {this electronic candle lighter}, and {this Angry Mama microwave steamer} make great stocking stuffers
I’ve used {these well-priced brass frames} for several projects and they’re great! They come in multiple sizes and are 20% off for Prime Day
I have this Chom Chom pet hair roller (on sale {HERE}) and love it – I’m always surprised by how much hair it picks up! And unlike other pet rollers, you just empty it and use it again without having to pay for annoying tape refills!
I love {these battery-operated twinkle lights} that come with a built-in timer and remote control. Perfect for holiday decorating!
The newest Echo Dot is on big sale {HERE}
I’m super intrigued by {this Ninja Foodi PossiblePan} that looks like their version of the Always Pan. It gets great reviews and is on Prime Day sale for under $80!
We have and love {this Breakfast sandwich maker}
{This Zinus mattress} is an excellent buy!
I’ve heard so many rave reviews of {this Dyson air purifier} – it’s a pricey sucker but the Prime Day discount is a good one! {This Levoit air purifier} is another very highly recommended option.
And now onto the Day 1 deals that are still available for Day 2…
Sun Joe Pressure Washer
If you don’t already have a pressure washer, now’s the time to snag one at a great Prime Day deal {HERE}! I’ve had my Sun Joe for years (it’s an older version that they don’t make anymore) and absolutely love it. It actually makes cleaning fun because it makes such a night and day difference with little effort. And fall is the perfect time to get the job done!
Here’s a little in-progress pic from my recent pressure washing of our front walkway:
It does a great job getting moss off of our brick in shady areas too. We also use it to clean outdoor furniture, car wheel wells, and more.
Cordless Vacuums
You guys know I’m a die-hard cordless vacuum lover so if getting one is on your Prime Day checklist, I’m sharing my recommendations. ALL of these vacuums are great vacuums – which was is the best for you depends on your budget and the features you care about.
If you have a large budget & want all the bells & whistles:
If I were to buy a cordless vacuum today and had the budget for it, I’d buy {this Dyson v15 Detect vacuum}. It’s one of their most recent models with a new feature of a laser that reveals dirt you can’t normally see. I have several friends with it and they are obsessed with it! It’s also super powerful and has a good run time. Like all Dyson cordless vacs, it can also be converted into a handvac with an attachment swap.
If you want a vacuum that’s a little less $ but still an excellent vacuum:
A great cordless Dyson at a lower price point is {this Dyson v11 cordless vacuum}. It’s the vacuum that I have and love! Works great and is very similar to the Dyson v15 but without the laser detect feature. Also, {this Dyson outsize vacuum} is a great choice if you like a vacuum with a bigger head that covers more ground faster! And {this Dyson v12 Detect slim vacuum} is a great choice if you want a really lightweight vacuum that still performs well. The trade-off is that it has a small dustbin so will need to be emptied more frequently and is less powerful than the v15.
If you want a budget-friendly cordless vacuum that still works great:
If you want a cordless vacuum that’s budget-friendly, {this cordless Shark vacuum} is my Prime Day sale pick. Both of my daughters have cordless Sharks and they’re really great vacuums for the price! And one of the advantages of Sharks over Dysons is that the battery is removable for charging which is really nice if you don’t have an outlet near where you store your vacuum.
What shouldn’t you buy? A Dyson v8. It’s tempting because the price is so good but there’s a reason for that. It’s an old model with MUCH less suction than current models and less battery life. I bought one during the short period we were using this house as a second home and was so ready to get rid of it once we moved.
Vegetable Chopper
As we head into the holidays with a lot of big family meals, you’ll definitely want to snag {this vegetable chopper} that’s a Prime Day deal! For me, the worst thing about cooking is all of the chopping and cutting prep work and this chopper makes that SO much easier! Here’s an in-action shot of dicing an onion – you just insert the dicing blade, put your veggie on top and push it down. The diced veggies go neatly into the storage container under the dicer:
My Christmas Tree
{This Christmas tree} that I’ve used the past several years (and will use again this year) is on Prime Day sale for 20% off! Mine is 7.5 ft tall but it is available in other height options too. It’s a great price (I paid more for mine and that was back in 2020)!
Now let’s talk bedding…
Fluffy Duvet Inserts
If you’re looking for a fluffy new duvet insert for your bed, I checked out all of the specifications of the inserts on Amazon and have a few Prime Day recommendations. If you want a duvet that I’ve tried myself (it’s the one currently on our bed) that is nice and fluffy, snag {this premium duvet insert}. It’s cheaper than what I bought it for, but I do wish they had taken more off of it for Prime Day!
I love that they offer oversized king and oversized queen options that do a better job filling most duvet inserts than standard sizes. There are three warmth options: all-season, lightweight, and winter weight. The difference between the three is how much fill is in each. The winter weight has the most fill and will look the fluffiest on your bed.
Here’s a quick pic I snapped of mine before putting it into my duvet cover:
If you’re looking for a budget-friendly option, {this duvet insert} has the best price and reviews that I found. Instead of down, it’s down alternative (which is why it can be offered at a much cheaper price) but it has the preferable box stitch construction that many inexpensive duvet inserts don’t have.
Popular Pillows
I also reviewed all of the Prime Day deals on pillows! While {this pair of pillows} isn’t technically on Prime Day deal, it has a clickable 40% off coupon that puts them at the lowest price I’ve seen them. They’re consistently rated as a bestseller on Amazon because they’re basically the Goldilocks of pillows – not too hard but not too soft and not too flat but not too fluffy. They’re especially well suited for guest bedrooms so are great to stock-up on before the holiday season!
If you’re looking for super high quality pillows (that come with a higher price tag), I I’ve had great luck with Casper pillows. They rarely go on sale for under $100 for a pair but are currently under $85 on Prime Day deal {HERE}.
BedSure Cotton Blanket
I bought {this 100% cotton blanket} for our new king bed and have been really happy with it! My daughters have slept in this bed while Cricket-sitting when we were away and it held up well to her nightly “nesting” (digging into the sheets at bedtime). I also like the waffle weave nature of it (instead of a traditional weave) because her little dog hairs don’t get stuck in it.
Reusable Grocery Shopping Bags With Bottle Holders
If you’re tired of limp reusable grocery bags that are difficult to pack because they don’t stay upright, get a 4-pack of {these reusable grocery bag holders} that have a hard bottom and stand upright:
They even have bottle holders inside:
I love that they’re made from heavy duty material so you don’t have to worry about then being too heavy when packed full. I get everything I bought into just four of these grocery bags for the vast majority of my grocery shopping trips.
OXO Good Grips Mixing Bowls
My favorite mixing bowls (found {HERE}) are one of the Amazon Prime Day Deals – just in time for holiday baking! They come in a set of three and are the prettiest colors but what I love most is that they have a nonskid surface on the bottom so they stay put when mixing:
SOLD OUT – My Must-Have Carpet Spot Cleaner
You might remember that my Bissell Portable Carpet & Upholstery Cleaner that you can find {HERE} was on big sale for the last two Prime Day events. It sold out in just a few hours the first Prime Day and at the end of the first day the second time. If you’ve missed out both times, hopefully the third time will be the charm and you can grab it today!
I’ve used this carpet cleaner for a few years now for spills and stains on carpet and upholstery. Unlike when you use a carpet cleaning spray & rag, I feel like this Bissell cleaner removes all of the stain instead of just what you can get up by blotting with a rag. When you use it, the water gets SO gross so you know it’s working!
And I love the HydroRinse self-cleaning tool that rinses out the hose after each use (with past portable carpet cleaners I’ve had, the hose gets stinky from the build-up of junk over time).
A Gorgeous Pot & Pan Set
I bought {this white granite pot and pan set} for my oldest daughter and almost didn’t want to part with it – it’s such a gorgeous set (I especially love the handles)! My daughter says the nonstick is great and that they clean-up really easily:
I linked the 10-piece set but the 11-, 12-, and 21-piece sets (you can toggle between all four options on the same product listing page) are also on sale for between 44-47% off.
Viviscal Hair Growth Supplements + Other Beauty Faves
I’ve been using {these Viviscal hair growth supplements} for over a year now because my hair has thinned a lot over the past several years. They really do help and they don’t upset my stomach (I tried Nutrafol but they made me nauseous). Viviscal isn’t cheap (I haven’t ever seen the 3-month supply under $80) but it’s on Prime Day deal for $65.26 so I’m stocking up for a full year! I’m pretty excited about this one since it wasn’t part of the last Prime Day.
Several of my other favorite beauty products are on Prime Day deal too so it’s a great time for a stock-up!
These are my favorites that are on Prime Day deal that I think you’d love too:
Living Proof Perfect Hair Day Dry Shampoo that you can find {HERE} has been my favorite dry shampoo for years. It’s easy to work into your hair, doesn’t leave the residue that a lot of dry shampoos can, and is formulated to actually clean your hair by soaking up and removing dirt and oil. Definitely a must-have!
I swear by Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask that you can find on Prime Day deal {HERE}. “Mask” is a bad name for it because it’s nothing like a face mask, it’s simply an intensely hydrating lip balm. I use it every night before I go to bed and it keeps my lips from ever getting dry. While it’s pricey, a little tub of it lasts about a year. Several of you got it last year and messaged me about how much you love it too!
I use Laneige Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Cream Moisturizer that you can find {HERE} at night and have been really happy with it. I have dry skin and it does a great job of moisturizing without being greasy. I also have really sensitive skin and can’t use a lot of face creams, but this one hasn’t irritated it at all. The only negative is the price but the Prime Day deal is a good one!
Color WOW Root Cover-up that you can find {HERE} is great for touching up roots between beauty salon visits and covering any grays. And because I have thinning hair, I also use it along my part-line as a scalp foundation, especially when my hair is pulled back in a pony tail.
The Revlon face roller that you can find {HERE} is actually a favorite of my girls for quickly taking care of any oily skin patches. You use it like you would blotting paper for oily skin but instead it’s a smaller roller that easily fits in your purse for quick touch-ups and can be washed and re-used.
If you’re looking for a great brow pencil, the Anastasia Brow Wiz brow pencil that you can find {HERE} is great one that’s on Prime Day deal! It was recommended to me at Nordstrom years ago and I’ve used it ever since.
Crest Whitestrips are 35% off {HERE}
And last but not least, my girls love {these Mighty Patches} that are crazy popular for making short work of pimples.
SOLD OUT – Beauty Box
This beauty box found {HERE} was one of my favorite buys from the last Prime Day event (and I haven’t seen it on sale at any other time)! It includes 12 samples of premium beauty products and is SO beautifully packaged. It’s large in size and when you open it up, there are 12 little boxes that each hold a beauty product:
It’s kind of like an advent calendar for adults that you don’t have to wait until December to use :). These would make GREAT holiday gifts!
My Clothes Steamer
If you didn’t snag my clothes steamer found {HERE} on Prime Day deal for the last event, it’s on sale again! Not only do I use it several times a week to get wrinkles out of clothes (I rarely use my ironing board anymore),
but it also works like a champ for wrinkles in bedding and also for removing wallpaper! I’ve tried other steamers but keep going back to this one because (1) it puts out a ton of steam, (2) the compartment you put the water in doesn’t need to cool down before you refill it, (3) it has a nice long cord, and (4) I like that it has a trigger to control the steam (a lot of steamers don’t).
Samsung Frame TV
We hung a Samsung frame TV over our fireplace and we absolutely love it! It’s as thin as a picture frame and you can add your own art to the screen (I buy most of mine inexpensively on Etsy).
You can find all sizes on sale for Amazon Prime Day {here}. If you want more details on the installation of this TV and our renovated fireplace, check out my post on mounting a TV above your fireplace. I’ve also seen frame TVs hung over a TV console alone or surrounded by artwork and that’s a great look too!
Ninja Foodi Smart 13-in-1 Dual Heat Air Fry & Countertop Oven
I’ve heard lots of great things about {this Ninja Foodi 13-in-1} that can toast, bake (much faster than an electric oven), air fry, and more. I love that there’s an integrated smart thermometer and that the dual heat technology allows it to sear and roast at the same time.
I price shopped it and couldn’t find it for less anywhere else!
If you’re just looking for an air fryer, I have and love {this Ninja Foodi air fryer} that has two baskets for air frying so you can cook two different foods at once and have them finish at the same time. Along with using it for air frying, I use it a lot for reheating food because it’s much faster than the oven but keeps your food crispier than a microwave.
Affresh Washing Machine Cleaning Tablets
Now’s a great time to stock up on cleaning tablets for your washing machine {HERE}. I’ve been using them in our washing machine for years and it’s definitely key for keeping it from getting moldy and musty smelling (along with keeping your washer door cracked open when it’s not in use).
Take care of your dryer too by snagging {this dryer vent cleaner} that attaches to your vacuum to suck built-up lint out of your dryer vent.
Zippered Moving Bags
{These large zippered bags} that I swear by for moving (and make great storage bags too!) are on Prime Day Deal! They’re super sturdy, have a rectangular shape that makes them great for stacking, hold a ton, and even have backpack straps on the back.
The past five years we have done SO many moves between us and our girls and these have been lifesavers! I also love that they take up hardly any storage space when not in use.
Shower Squeegee
They always put our shower squeegee on Prime Day deal (ours is the 10″) so snag it {here} if you don’t already have one. I’m a firm believer that a quick squeegee after you shower is the best way to keep your shower glass spot free!
Caséta by Lutron Dimmer Switch Starter Kit
If you’ve been thinking about adding smart lighting to your home, I can’t recommend the Caséta by Lutron smart home lighting system more! We loved it so much in our previous home that we added it to our current home too. It allows us to control several lights in our home using the Lutron app on our phones, with a remote, with our voice via Alexa, or at the switch. I also love that we can turn lights on and off in our home when we’re away, including the option to put our lights on a random setting so we never need to set light timers when we’re on vacation. Get started with one of {these starter kits} that include a smart hub (the base for the system) and build it out from there!
This would make a great gift too!
Other Random Favorites!
{These cord organizers} are AWESOME for corralling the cords on my small appliances are are on sale for Prime Day. Not all cord organizers stick well but there do!
My pizza cutter wheel is on Prime Day Deal {here}. Not only does it work great but I love that you can pop it open and put the parts in the top rack of your dishwasher for thorough & easy cleaning. A great stocking stuffer!
{This Ninja blender} is amazing!
We have and love {this myQ Smart Garage Door Opener}
My go-to TP holder is on Prime Day sale {here} (I have the same one in the brushed brass):
Several gorgeous Loloi rugs are on Prime Day sale {HERE}
The holidays are the peak time for entertaining which comes with doing more cooking and cleaning too. These are a few of the best deals to knock all of that holiday prep out:
The newest version of {this countertop nugget ice maker} that I have and love is part of the Prime Day sale:
{This storage bag organizer} is 60% off
DAY 1 ONLY –{These nonstick silicone baking mats} are on big sale. Not only do they keep things from burning but they make clean-up super easy too. You can roll them up and tie them with a bow for a great stocking stuffer at under $5 each!
DAY 1 ONLY – Something I wouldn’t want to be without is my Nespresso coffee maker – I LOVE mine so much! It makes the most amazing coffee, is so simple to use, and the pods are aluminum so they’re infinitely recyclable (Nespresso recycles them for you for free). Snag the newest version of mine on Prime Day deal {HERE}.
YouCopia makes so many awesome kitchen organizers and most of them are on sale for Prime Day including {this roll out caddy under sink organizer} that I LOVE having under my sink:
My kitchen mama can opener that you can grab {HERE} is another great stocking stuffer!
{This Roomba robot vacuum} gets amazing reviews.
Ready to move on to more gift ideas?
Prime Day Deals on Gifts for Her
I have and love {this hanging toiletry bag} that comes in two sizes (I have the medium size which is big enough for everything I travel with but if you bring a lot of full size toiletries you may want to get the large). It fits a TON and it’s nice to be able to hang this bag up in hotel bathrooms where everything is accessible and you’re not taking up the limited counterspace. Definitely a great gift for a traveler!
I love my AirPod Pros but if I’m going to be using ear or headphones for an extended period of time, I prefer headphones since they’re more comfortable on my ears. {These Sony wireless noise-cancelling headphones} are amazing!
I bought {this luggage set} four years ago and it’s been a great purchase! It’s hard sided so holds up really well during travel, is lightweight, and the three sizes all nest inside one another for easy storage. I’m going to snag a set as a Christmas gift for my oldest daughter who is graduating next year!
I’ve been a fan of Revlon’s One-Step Hair Dryer & Hot Air Brush (on Prime Day sale {HERE}) for years. It’s super easy to use, dries hair quickly, and leaves my hair shiny and smooth. I had to buy one for my oldest daughter too because once she tried mine, I kept finding it was disappearing because she’s a big fan of it too!
Want other gift ideas for her and him? Check out my Christmas wish list post from last year (I’ll be updating it for 2023 soon!)
Prime Day Deals on Gifts for Him
Jeff’s favorite grill brush is on Prime Day deal {here}.
{This Micro Adjustable Belt} is so smart! Instead of a belt that has holes at specified intervals, this belt can be micro-adjusted to fit perfectly. I love the look of it too! I bought this as a gift for Jeff last year and he loves it!
Prime Day is the perfect time to snag one of {these Hydro Flasks} at a great price! They keep water (or whatever drink you put inside) cold for hours and wide mouth makes them easy to clean. 97% of reviewers give them 4 or 5 stars which make them pretty much a sure thing as a winning holiday gift.
Jeff bought one of {these Portable Jump Starters} for each of our cars – they’re great to have in an emergency so you don’t have to depend on someone else for a jump start if your battery dies. And it also serves as a portable power bank and flashlight.
{This RFID Blocking Slim Wallet} protects credit cards from being scanned by RFID readers attempting to steal your card number/info. Plus it has a nice slim design and comes with a lifetime warranty.
If you’re looking for holiday gifts for someone who loves to grill, {these Grill Gloves} and {this Grill Mat} would both make winning gifts!
That wraps up my sale finds for today – I’ll be updating this post with new sale finds tomorrow for Day 2 of the sale so be sure to check back in tomorrow! I’ll also be sharing lightning deals on Instagram so follow me {here} if you don’t already. Happy shopping! 🙂