$0 donuts and coffee

July 4, 2024

At Krispy Kreme this month. The chain is celebrating Independence Day with a free Fourth-themed donut every Tuesday and free iced coffee on Fridays with your purchase. Nothing says “freedom” like fried dough.

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6 safe smart gadgets for a high-tech nursery

6 safe smart gadgets for a high-tech nursery

Putting smart speakers in your living room is one thing, but if you’re going to have a connected device in your nursery, you need to know it’s secure.

Case in point: A popular baby monitor that allowed hackers to spy on live video of parents and their babies. Yeah. Scary. This isn’t the place to be cheap, folks. I found these top-rated, ultra-safe smart devices to make those early days a lot less stressful.

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Things NOT to buy on FB Marketplace

I love saving money as much as the next person, and buying big-ticket items used is a good way to do it. Facebook Marketplace is a super easy way to score deals near you … but there are certain things you should stay far away from.

Life’s little problems, solved

Don’t hold your phone the whole flight. This $13.97 mount clamps onto the airplane tray table for hands-free viewing. Works on desks or your luggage, too.
Not a fan of in-ear earbuds? These open-ear headphones are for you, and they’re on sale for $24.99.
A little scanner to make sure your Airbnb or hotel room is free of hidden cameras or bugs. And it’s 40% off!
Rechargeable LED lights that stay on for three to four hours when the power is out. A set of two is on sale for $17.99.
Buh-bye, cord mess. A retractable pair of cords, plus ports for two more, make it a snap to charge four devices at once. It’s 28% off now.

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If your e-reader dies after two days, or if you want to finally grab one, good news: The Kindle Scribe bundle is at the lowest price it’s ever been. You get a 16GB Kindle, leather cover, pen and power adapter for under $275 (normally $439.97!).

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Cheap crap as far as the eye can see: Amazon is taking aim at cheap Chinese retailers Temu and Shein (paywall link). Its new site will sell unbranded fashion wear and household products directly from China with no reroutes through U.S. warehouses. Expect deliveries within nine to 11 days.

Feelin’ like summer

Sounds like a gimmick, but the Chill-O-Matic cools a can in 60 seconds. Right now, it’s 14% off, too!
If you’re living on the porch this summer, this outdoor Wi-Fi extender (20% off) gives you better internet out there.
Forget a wet bandana. A neck fan (21% off) is your new gardening best friend.
When the kitchen is full of fruit flies, plug in one of these sticky traps. All the grossness is on the back, phew.
Love these LED lights ($9.99) that pop onto outdoor umbrellas. Dinner alfresco? Yes, please!

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Organization on sale!

You already have cumin. Organize your spices with a slip-proof stand that’s easy to clean.
Brooms, rakes and shovels, oh, my! Keep them tidy with a tool tower rack, now 24% off.
Stop buying cream of mushroom soup! You have 11 cans already. See ‘em all with a stackable can rack that’s 28% off.
Manage cords and cables on your desk and even in your car with these cable clips. A 16-pack is under $7 right now.
Keep your cleansers, soaps, sponges or whatever organized under the sink with heavy-duty metal shelves, now 20% off!

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Bright idea

A ton of you asked me to share more lights since you loved my flashlight pick the other day. I did the work to find you the best ones.

Still need a flashlight? This one is bright, lightweight and will last forever.
Love a tiny flashlight for my bag and the car, too. Grab a two-pack for 20% off now.
Sounds nutty, but a toilet night light is sweet. Get two for under $12. Nice, no more stumbling around in the dark!
Love a salt lamp. Health claims aside, they look pretty and they’re calming.
Content Queen Allie swapped all her boring bulbs for these smart LED lights (23% off!) that can be any color and work on a schedule.

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Pens that do more than write

Cleaning grout is a pain. Try a pen that restores the color and removes crud.
Make your jewelry sparkle with a top-rated pen that cleans diamonds, precious metals and whatever else ya got. (Best $10 you’ll spend this month.)
A purse, bag and desk drawer staple for the clumsy among us: A Tide pen.
Know which glass (wine or otherwise) belongs to each person with colorful pens meant specifically for writing on glass.
Write checks no one can wash with these Uniball pens I like. They’re around $9 for a four-pack right now.

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I need a better way to …

Clean the blinds. Use this microfiber tool made for the job and only $7.
Charge all my stuff. Grab a handy charging station with five USB slots.
Track my weight for the doc. Smart scales do it for you.
Get organized. Love this huge pack of different-shaped sticky notes for 55% off!
Stay hydrated. This 90-serving container of electrolytes is cheaper than the single-serve packets and they taste great.

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