Summer lovin’ (not splashin’)
Even the highest-rated “waterproof” phones were tested in fresh, calm water — not the beach or a chlorinated water slide. Protect your stuff.
- Retire the Ziploc bag: Snag a two-pack of Pelican Marine pouches for your fam’s phones. There’s a lanyard so your phone won’t slip into the water, but even if it does, it floats! The olive color is 30% off.
- Float on: This floating HD speaker has eight colors of LED lights … that project flamingos underwater! So fun. Right now, it’s 13% off (under $40).
- Throw and go: Get a dry bag and don’t worry about your phone, tablet, book … You name it, It’s covered. The waterproof 5L Heeta Dry Bag is 20% off and just under $12.
- Look, ma! No hands: Store your phone, cash and cards with a waterproof pouch — just $9.89 for a black-and-white set of two. It’s touchscreen-friendly, so you can splash and text.
- Beach reads: Protect your Kindle or iPad with a waterproof pouch. This floating one fits tablets up to 11 inches and is on sale for 11% off.
Listen on your stereo
Pam in Fort Lauderdale wrote to me to ask if there’s a cheap, easy way for her to play music from her phone on her home stereo.
📻 Heck yes, there are, Pam. Each one works a little differently. Follow the included instructions and you’ll be rockin’ in no time.
- Super affordable: Connect this receiver ($23.99) to your stereo’s audio port, give it some juice via a USB cable, and then push one button to pair it with your phone. Easy-peasy.
- Pricer but better sound: Audiophiles, this one is for you. A Wi-Fi connection will give you better sound than a Bluetooth option. The WiiM Mini audio player ($89) is worth the money.
- Get smart: Some Echo models, like this refurbished 4th-gen Echo Dot (34% off, $58.99), can connect to your stereo with a 3.5mm aux cable. That’s pretty sweet.
💩 It’s potty time
Science says a potty stool is good for small kids, older adults and those who need a little help going No. 2. Put your feet up and get down to business.
- Hey there, sweet cheeks: This potty stool is on sale for $19.88 and folds away before guests arrive.
- On the rails: Find you need a little help coming in for a landing and taking off from the toilet? These adjustable safety rails are 35% off.
- For tiny tushies: Calling all potty-training parents or accommodating grandparents. This small seat stays attached by a magnet when not in use. Save 7% to 10% on round or elongated seats.
- Roses really smell like …: Poo-Pourri’s Cypress Woods is on sale for $8.21. The spray-before-you-poo scent eliminates the smell of, well, elimination.
- Brush it off: You should replace your toilet brush now and then. This incredibly well-reviewed set is currently 43% off at $9.99. Yup, you need this.
Last-minute Father’s Day gifts
- This wireless 3-in-1 charging station is sweet and works with iPhone 8 models all the way up to iPhone 15.
- For the handy dad, a laser tape measure he’ll play with like a kid on Christmas. (Be sure to click both coupons for a total of 20% off!)
- A cool Carhartt insulated bag is perfect for the office, the lake, the car or anywhere else he goes.
- No one likes warm beer or soda. Love these freezer glasses that’ll keep his beverage of choice ice cold.
- OK, I want this … Press the Dad Joke 3000 to hear, yep, a dad joke (20% off!).
- A smart dashcam on sale for $39.99, and check the box for another 10% off!
- A phone stand with a built-in Bluetooth speaker so he can watch his shows and hear the dialogue.
Now, that’s sharp!
- This veggie chopper is 50% off and has a bunch of different dicing blades. No more onion fingers.
- Henckels makes some of the best knives out there. This 15-piece knife set and block is 62% off.
- Stop opening packages with a kitchen knife. Score a three-pack of minis for only $5 so you can have one in the garage, one on your keychain and one wherever else you want.
- The best knife is a sharp one. This one (under $14) has different slots to get your blade back to tiptop shape and comes with a cut-resistant glove to wear.
- Promise me you won’t cut anything on the counter with that newly honed knife. Love these pretty cutting boards in great colors.
Ways to stay cool
Oh, joy, there’s an excessive heat warning in Phoenix this week. If it’s hot where you are, too, I’ve got your back.
- I’m a fan: Tower fans keep the air circulating. Pop one next to your bed, in your office, in the living room — wherever. This powerful model is only $38.
- Bring out the big guns: I can’t sleep without AC. This BLACK+DECKER rolling portable unit cools up to 700 square feet — or gets your bedroom chilly.
- Hot and bothered: Upgrade your pillows to these fluffy ones that always have that other-side-of-the-pillow coolness. They’re only $26, a whopping 78% off.
- Don’t forget a summer blanket: This pretty waffle blanket comes in lots of colors and is 28% off right now.
- For your desk: The strong, little USB-powered fan is only $6. Heck yeah.
Perfect your patio
Outdoor furniture is infuriatingly expensive, but once you have it, it lasts forever. And having a pretty patio is nice … I found some crazy deals:
- This 5-piece outdoor dining set is 41% off, and there’s a $149 coupon for Prime members.
- Haven’t gotten around to refinishing your deck? Get a chic outdoor rug. Easy-peasy. This one’s washable and 70% off!
- Save $429 on an Ashley outdoor sofa. It even comes with extra throw pillows!
- Brighten up your landscaping with these cute li’l outdoor solar lights. These are 51% off and let you adjust the color temp and brightness.
- Don’t wanna splurge on a Solo Stove? This propane firepit is less than half the price and doubles as a table. Grab it for 23% off right now.
Sucker-upper
Can you still call it “spring cleaning” if it’s June? These deals on vacuums, mops and scrubbers are way too good to pass up.
- If you’ve been waiting for a sign, it’s time to pull the trigger on a Dyson. This Dyson V8 Extra Cordless vac is $120 off!
- Swiffers are wasteful, and old-school mops get nasty. This flat mop has a better bucket and wringer system, plus washable pads, all for 50% off right now.
- FYI, robot vacuums can mop now, too. The Airrobo vacuum is self-emptying so you don’t have to touch it for 60 days, and it’s 50% off!
- If you have pets, you need this Hoover deep carpet cleaner. It’s 38% off and has an upholstery attachment — perfect for your old, comfy chair.
- If your bathroom’s due for a tub and tile deep clean, this chargeable spinning scrubber will save your back for only $29.99.
Protect your skin
Sunscreen is so important — and not just here in Phoenix. Here are some handy accessories to make applying it way easier:
- If you have kids or grandkids, get one of these applicators. Squeeze in your favorite sunscreen and then you (or the kiddo) can rub it on, easy-peasy. I’m getting myself one …
- No one around to get your back? Do it yourself with this applicator that gets all the spots you can’t reach.
Need a new sunscreen?
- Grab a two-pack of SPF 50 Banana Boat spray sunscreen ($13.97) that’s sweat- and water-resistant for up to 80 minutes.
- On your face, this cream from Coola is SPF 50, fragrance-free and has antioxidants.
- If you want to buy only once, this massive jug will last you the whole summer.
🧽 Scrub-a-dub-dub
Weird fact about me: I find cleaning relaxing. I especially love getting to those spots we all ignore for way too long. It’s OK — there are products that make it easy!
- News flash: Espresso machines need to be descaled. Don’t let your pricey investment break down.
- Use a Keurig, Ninja or other pod coffee machine? These tabs clean out the gunk so your coffee is perfect every morning.
- When’s the last time you cleaned your dishwasher? Pop a tab in and run a cycle. Easy-peasy.
- Next up, the garbage disposal. I know you’ve been ignoring that one, and it stinks.
- While you’re at it, give the spa or hot tub a good cleaning, too.
- I’m so over laundry pods and heavy detergent. I switched to laundry sheets. So easy!