Amazon Prime Day is finally here! I don’t get excited about a ton of sales, but this is a good one because if you know how to strategize, you can get some great deals and products at a huge discount. I often wait until Amazon Prime Day to purchase my top picks because let’s be honest, who doesn’t want to pay for something at half price when you have the opportunity?
So, whether you’re totally new to Amazon Prime Day or an expert, keep reading for my top tips on how to take advantage of this epic sale and get a sneak peek at my top picks and the products I’m eyeing for the best deals.
This post contains affiliate links, which means I earn a commission if you do end up purchasing any products or memberships from Amazon. It’s at no extra cost to you, and if you have any questions related to these products, please let me know in the comments below and I’d be happy to answer them for you!
What is Amazon Prime Day?
First thing’s first, what is Amazon Prime Day? I’m guessing most of you know what this is, but in case you’re a neophyte to Amazon, Prime Day is a time period where Amazon slashes prices on tons of products with an epic sale and offers the best deals of the year.
It’s kind of like the sales they do on Black Friday, so I joke that it’s Christmas in July! (Apparently celebrating Christmas in July is really a thing now, but that’s a topic for another post!)
This year, Prime day is actually going to be 2 whole days, starting July 15th at 12 AM PST (3 AM EST). But deals actually start even before Prime Day officially begins!
Becoming an Amazon Prime Member
Here’s the one catch about Amazon Prime Day. To take advantage of the deals, you need to be an Amazon Prime member.
If you’re thinking, oh well, I don’t want to sign up to become a Prime member, so I don’t care about this sale, here’s the beautiful thing about Amazon. The site allows you to sign up for Amazon Prime for a 30-Day Free Trial.
So basically, you can sign up for Amazon Prime right now, take advantage of all the Prime Day deals, and then cancel your membership without paying a cent. AND, they still honor all of the purchases you made during the sale and give you the discount. So, it’s kind of a win-win, am I right?
If you want to sign up for your Prime membership now, click here or below.
Even better, once you sign up for Prime membership, you get free shipping on all of the Prime products you purchase. And if you spend $10 at Whole Foods in-store or on Prime now, you get $10 to spend during Amazon Prime Day. So, how can you say no to this?!
Why Shopping on Amazon Prime Day is Worth It
You still might be thinking, what’s the big deal about Amazon Prime Day? I get good deals on the site all the time. Why do I need to go out of my way and shop on the site specifically during this 48-hour window?
I’ll tell you why it’s worth it. Let’s say you’ve been toying with the idea of buying an instant pot. It’s super popular now, you’ve been seeing tons of people using it, and it’s a no brainer for getting food on the table fast. But it prices out at $99, a little more than you’re willing to spend when you’re not sure how much you’ll use it or if you’ll really enjoy having this product.
Well, how would you feel if the price was suddenly sliced almost in half? Now it doesn’t seem like such a risk, right? (As it turns out, this instant pot was the #1 seller last year in the United States during last year’s Amazon Prime Day.) And it’s on my list this year!
This is what I love about Prime Day. It gives me an opportunity to buy things I’ve been eyeing and want to try out but just haven’t been willing to pay full price for the product. Now I get the opportunity to try things at a huge discount, and guess what? If I’m not happy with the product, I can still return the product and get my money back.
So, buying products during Amazon Prime Day seems like a no brainer, right?
My Top Picks for Amazon Prime Day
Now onto the fun stuff! Below is a list of the deals I’m really looking forward to and think you might find of value as well. Please note that these deals will come and go and Amazon will constantly be updating their site with lightning deals as well. I will try to keep things up to date on my Amazon storefront but below are some of the specific deals I’m hoping to cash in on.
We have this rug in our bedroom (8’x10′) and absolutely love it. You can get it on Amazon today for 65% off. That’s a steal!
Ring Video Doorbell Pro with Echo Dot
My husband and I are getting ready to do a home renovation and we’ve been looking for a new doorbell system for a while. With a discount from $273.99 to $169, we are definitely getting this!
I mentioned this Instapot was on our list and guess what, they already started the sale on this and yep, I already bought it!
I’ve been doing a lot of research about non-toxic sunscreen and this one is continually at the top of the list. Plus, this is a great travel size you can fit into your carry-on. It’s discounted during Prime Day and I will be stocking up!
Oral B Electric Power Rechargeable Toothbrush
I’ve been in the market for a while for a new toothbrush and this one is more than 50% off now!
I’ll be honest, I don’t usually shop on Amazon for fashion but they have some great looks like this jumpsuit on sale right now.
Related: 5 Wardrobe Essentials That Are Worth the Splurge
Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones
SodaStream Jet Sparkling Water Maker
And, If you’re a huge reader like me, (I typically read 4-6 books a month), then you’ll want to consider Kindle Unlimited. I have it and love how many free books I can read per month now. It’s been a great way for me to keep reading and saving at the same time.
This DNA test is literally half price right now, so if this has been something you want to do, I highly recommend getting it now before it sells out.
People swear by their Vitamix blenders. This is another big-ticket item I’ve held off on purchasing at full price but now I can get it at a $90 savings so it’s on my list for sure!
Some of my favorite cookbooks are on sale right now! This one is half off!
Are You Ready for Amazon Prime Day?
So are you ready to start shopping? Just a reminder, that Amazon Prime Day starts on July 15th, at midnight PST. (That’s 3 AM EST.) but there are also great deals going on now.
Make sure you sign up for your Prime membership before Prime Day starts so you’ll be ready to go as soon as the sale starts.
And if you’re looking for more recommendations on great deals, head to my Amazon Prime Storefront. I’ve created a page entirely dedicated to Amazon Prime Day.
Last thing – tell me what you bought! I’m excited to hear about the great deals you get and I will be doing a review on the blog about all the products I bought as well.
Happy Prime Day!
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