Thermonator: The flame-throwing dog

• 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

June 16 is coming up fast! If the dad in your life is a golfer, I found fore great deals for him (OK, actually five).

• A tool for sharpening the grooves in his wedges and irons (25% off, $5.99), in case that’s what’s been keeping him from greatness.
• A little putting set for the bathroom (28% off, $17.99) is good for a laugh, and I bet he’ll use it, too.
• A golf ball picker-upper ($6.99) that affixes to the top of his putter. After he sinks the putt, he just has to flip his club to pick up the ball. Back saver. 
• An ice mold ($8.99) that makes golf-ball-shaped ice for his post-round par-ty. 
• A phone holder ($14.97) that attaches to his golf cart or bag so he can record his game. The real present is acting interested when he shows you the footage.

How about some new patio chairs to upgrade your outdoor setup? Let’s face it: You need ‘em.

• Two zero-gravity lounge chairs for $100 (23% off!). They have over 42,000 five-star reviews, and everyone says, “Comfy!”
• This oversized zero-gravity chair is also on sale for $80. Dang! It’s 27% off!
• Adirondack chairs look and feel great. This durable no-crack and no-fade option has a retractable ottoman and cup holders. Sweetness.
• Put your pool toys, gardening tools, sports gear — you name it — in this 70-gallon lockable storage bench. It has a 551-pound weight capacity, so plop down. It’s $110 — that’s 38% off right now!
• This hammock just screams summer. Best of all, it’s 46% off (only $75). Love all the colors.

Btw, here’s a link to find money-saving coupons on Amazon.

Let’s face it: Preparing for emergencies isn’t exactly a blast, but boy, will you be thankful if you ever need to use that gear. It’s all about peace of mind.

• Flashlights and batteries are both musts.
• A battery-powered or hand-crank radio is perfect in case there’s no cell signal.
• Don’t forget a first-aid kit (which you should already own, really).
• Grab a manual can opener if yours is electric.
• Make sure you have a cooler and lots of ice packs. I keep some in the freezer all the time.
• I like to keep around a solar charger, too.

More sweet Father’s Day ideas … or handy stuff to get for yourself!

• A magnetic wristband ($9.99) for holding nails, screws and bolts while he’s working. You know … dad jewelry.
• Even the dad with the most kitted-out toolbox probably doesn’t have a damaged-screw extractor set ($9.99). Don’t forget to click on the coupon for an additional 20% off.
• This universal socket adapter for his drill has nearly 20,000 five-star reviews, and it’s 10% off ($8.99). 
• If he’s ever smashed his thumb hammering a nail, this nail-holder ($9.99) will be a very thoughtful gift, as well as a nice little callback joke to the time he smashed his thumb hammering a nail.
• A multitool ($11.99) that’s a screwdriver, hex wrench, cord cutter, ruler, box opener, bottle opener and a keychain. Phew!

Sometimes, a guy just needs a very good utility knife (50% off, $12.98).