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Fact: There's nothing worse than realizing an important birthday, holiday, anniversary, or milestone snuck up on you. But don't be too hard on yourself, we've all been there. Instead, learn from it by shopping for gifts everyone will love—especially while they're on sale during today and tomorrow's Amazon Prime Early Access Sale (or Prime Day round two).
Amazon Prime Day is an annual shopping holiday that started in 2015 to commemorate Amazon's 20th anniversary. Since then, the event has become Amazon's biggest sale of the year, even bigger than Black Friday, with significant discounts across all product categories. In other words, if you've got something on your shopping list, Amazon is probably selling it at a major discount during Prime Day.
Amazon is pulling out all the stops year. We're still weeks away from the official Prime Day sale, and AirPods are already 30% off (FYI: they were 20 % off for Prime Day last year, so there's truly no time like the present to snag a pair).
Any candle-lover will swoon over a three-wick one from Nest. The brand has one of the best throws of any candle we've tested (read: It'll fill the whole room with scent). Plus Nest's fragrances are simple and refreshing, making them perfect for gifting.
You know her, you love her, and your favorite person needs her in their life as well. (If you're not familiar with the internet's favorite Revlon tool yet, check out our in-depth review of the one-step hair dryer volumizer brush).
These exfoliating mittens are mind-blowingly effective. They'll slough away dead skin in a single swipe, giving you spa-level exfoliation in the comfort of your own home for literally less than $10.
Unlike other polaroids, this cute little camera gives you the choice to print or cancel after taking the shot, so you won't waste printing sheets on an unflattering pic. It can also connect to any mobile device through Bluetooth to print straight from your phone's photo gallery.
Any home cook you're shopping for probably has a Le Creuset dutch oven on their wish list. Sales are few and far between, so if you've been on the hunt, now's your moment—the family-size 7.25-quart version in classic red enameled cast iron is a whopping $120 off.
Any music lover needs a Bluetooth speaker to take their fave playlist with them wherever they go. If you really want to impress, opt for this one from Bose.
Eberjey makes some of the best pajamas for women—they're supremely soft and cozy. Right now the cerulean colorway of this long sleeve and shorts set is on a rare sale for under $100.
Delsey Paris quickly became the fashion set's choice of luggage after lockdown. The ultra-luxe suitcase features a scratch-resistant hard shell and leather accents on the outside and a removable hanger, laundry bag, shoe bags, and two large lined compartments on the inside. Plus it's so lightweight.
Silk pillowcases protect hair from heat and friction through the night, but sometimes they can cost a pretty penny. This one by Zimasilk is a wopping 40% off for Prime Day. And if that seems too good to be true, it's backed up by over 37,000 reviews.
Gone are the days of tugging and pulling and fighting over who gets more of the blanket—Big Blanket Co. is out here saving relationships and families, one giant blanket at a time.
This candle has a devoted fan base thanks to notes of citrus, sandalwood, and amber-patchouli that beautifully compliment the earthy, musky scent of cannabis.
This journal is anything but a normal notebook full of blank pages. It's full of conceptual prompts (think: coloring, shredding, and spilling) designed to unleash your creativity.
"I have too many wine glasses," said no one ever. This set is made of high-quality crystal, but they're also super affordable, so you can consider it a win-win for you both.