Prime Day Favorites
Prime Big Deal Days is October 6 and 7, and every year I get the same question: what's actually worth it? So here's my list. The first half is the stuff that lives in our van and our house, the things I'd buy again tomorrow. The second half is what everyone's talking about for fall and the holidays right now, and it's what I'm watching for deals myself. Prices jump around all week, so check the price on Amazon before you buy.
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The things that have earned a spot in our van and our house. Tried, tested, and genuinely loved.
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.
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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.
Shop on AmazonEvery kid has one in their backpack and honestly it's for my peace of mind.
Shop on AmazonThey live in the door pocket for the walk to the bathrooms after dark. The kids each grab their own, so nobody fights over the flashlight.
Shop on AmazonBedding and off-season clothes. We shrink it all down and shove it up in the top cubbies, and the little pump makes it quick.
Shop on AmazonA whole load of laundry, done by hand, in a bag the size of a water bottle. Saves us on the longer trips.
Shop on AmazonThis is how I run a business from a dirt road in Montana. Not kidding.
Shop on AmazonBoils fast and shuts itself off. Ours is on hot cocoa and oatmeal duty at home and in the van.
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Popular picks we haven't tried ourselves yet, and we can't wait to. Read the reviews before you buy.
This one has been on my wishlist all fall. It melts the candle from the top, so you get that cozy fall smell without an open flame around little hands, and I can't wait to try it.
Shop on AmazonI'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.
Shop on AmazonThe 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.
Shop on AmazonThree fast ports in one tiny plug. In a family our size the 'my tablet died' fight starts before we hit the freeway, so I'm excited to see if this finally ends it.
Shop on AmazonSeat-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.
Shop on AmazonA 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.
Shop on AmazonMini magnet tiles in a travel-size set with a Halloween twist. It looks like it was made for a van like ours, and I can't wait to see what the little boys build.
Shop on AmazonA 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.
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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.
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