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I had to send out a second post today because Mr. Magpie and I have been spotting some incredible early Prime Day deals. The official sale doesn’t launch until Tuesday, but Mr. Magpie came across a Reddit post where shoppers were sharing that the “early deals” seem to be better than the planned deals on Prime Day. This is always such a confusing shopping event since deals come and go like the wind, but below are a few of the things we’ve bought or have in our cart, and I’ve been updating this Amazon list as I’ve come across good deals:
01. We’ve been looking for an attractive speaker to put in our newly decorated formal living room. We are big house music people and almost never have a quiet home — but the high-end shelf speakers Mr. Magpie had been eyeing (he’s something of an audiophile) would have been too bulky/tech-heavy for the space. This JBL speaker (30% off) came highly reviewed from one of Mr. Magpie’s favorite resources for sound equipment, calling Rtings.com (suspect name, but legitimate reviews). He had it in his cart as a contender and was surprised when he found it’s currently $200 off — we ordered!
02. These Tovolo ice molds (30% off) are in constant use in our home — Mr. Magpie loves negronis, and this is the correct ice shape for that cocktail (and a few others he enjoys).
03. I’ll be blunt: the Tommy Bahama beach chairs aren’t the most aesthetically pleasing item I’ve purchased but they’re a bestseller/top rec for a reason: they’re lightweight, can be carried on the back, have pouches/holders, and are very sturdy. When I polled Magpies for their beach chair recs a few years ago, this was the #1 vote-getter. Currently around $60/pop — which is about as cheap as you can find them. These are an absolute must for beach days.
04. A Magpie reader shared that these decorate-your-own water bottles are her go-to gifts for girls between the ages of 5-8. Currently 40% off. This is my favorite kind of “life hack”/”gift to my future self”: stock up on the same gift for kids in your child’s age range all at once and never have to worry about scrambling for a gift again.
05. This is more of an advanced home cook purchase, but Mr. Magpie ordered this Anova sous vide precision cooker while it is 50% off (!!). He’s had the “entry level” version for many years now (a thoughtful gift from an SIL), and has used it so much he decided he needed something even higher powered.
A few other really good sales on other sites:
01. I’m learning that a lot of you already have access to the Nordstrom Anniversary sale, and have already shared my top picks here (a few items have already sold out — really hoping these and this are still available Monday when I get access, but not looking good…they’re high on the sale’s bestsellers list, and the bag has already sold out in a few colors), but just discovered that this chic Spanx sweatshirt and shorts set are included in some great colors. I own and adore the sweatshirt, and so does my mom! I think I need a second color and the matching shorts, too.
02. Jane Win runs maybe two sales a year, and one just launched this morning. I own and adore this petite hearts necklace (a great layering piece, and personalizable), and it’s currently 30% off. I also own and treasure one of their classic coin pendants, and select motifs are discounted, including this perfect “wanderlust” themed one (also available in a mini size).
03. My favorite shorts for my son are these from Oso & Me, currently on sale in select colors. They’re nice and short (free the knee!), come in great colors, and are easy pull-on-pull-off. I’m ordering a few in the next size up for next summer, and also one of these striped LS polos. Shop the entire sale here.
Last but not least, a little heads up that Doen will be running a warehouse sale this upcoming Tuesday (launches at 8 AM PST). I’ll share my favorites Tuesday but just a PSA!
Happy sale shopping!
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