Prime Day Favorites

The big one. It runs our fridge, charges every device in the van, and powers the Yoto at bedtime. If you've been waiting for a sale on one big thing, make it this.

A screen-free audio player the kids run all by themselves. It comes out on every long drive and at every bedtime, and it's an easy Christmas gift to grab early.

One device instead of a suitcase of books. The color screen makes the kids' graphic novels look right, and Kindles usually go on sale during Prime events, so this is the week to look.

Turns the iPad into school. Math and spelling and drawing, and they think it's a game. It saves our rainy roadschool days.

Every kid has one in their backpack and honestly it's for my peace of mind.

They live in the door pocket for the walk to the bathrooms after dark, and nobody has to fight over the one flashlight.

Bedding and off-season clothes. We shrink it all down and shove it up in the top cubbies, and the little pump makes it quick.

A whole load of laundry, done by hand, in a bag the size of a water bottle. Saves us on the longer trips.

weBoost's bigger in-vehicle kit, with an outside antenna for the really remote roads. It costs a lot more than the little Dash, so it's for anyone who works from the road and needs every bar.

A 1.5-liter ceramic electric kettle in soft gray that's pretty enough to leave out on the counter. It's on my list for hot cocoa and oatmeal mornings.

A candle warmer lamp with a fluted glass shade. It melts the candle from the top, so you get that cozy fall smell without an open flame around little hands, and it's been on my wishlist all fall.

I've had my eye on this one for movie nights. It's one of Amazon's best-selling blankets, and I'm hoping to grab a few in fun colors so nobody has to share.

The big sibling to our Yoto Mini. It has a clock, a night light, and a time-to-get-up light, and I'd love to try it for the littles who share a room.

Three ports plus a USB-C cable in the box. The 'my tablet died' fight starts before we hit the freeway, so I'm excited to see if this finally ends it.

Seat-back pockets, a tablet window, and kick mats all in one. Our seat backs could use the help, muddy shoe prints and all, so this is high on my list to try.

A little LEGO build every morning until Christmas? My kids would be over the moon. Advent calendars sell out early, so I'm watching for a deal on this one.

Mini magnet tiles in a slim travel case, 26 pieces. It looks like it was made for a van like ours, and I can't wait to see what the little boys build.

A stocking-stuffer card game with glowing reviews. It sounds simple enough for the younger kids and sneaky-strategic for the teens, and I'm excited to try it on a game night.

A color-guessing game for 3 to 10 players, so the whole crew could play at once. That's a big-family game night dream, and it's next on my list.

A LEGO set just for mom! Little woodland mushrooms that would look so cute on a fall shelf and never need watering. I'm crossing my fingers for a Prime deal.