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Amazon Prime Big Deal Days are back. It’s like Black Friday—only better—and it’s happening this year on October 8 and October 9, 2024.
This is a good time to take inventory of your home and garden gear and think about what needs replacing (as well as what you’ve had your eye on) because hundreds of thousands of items will be offered at discounted prices. Not to mention the holidays are glimmering around the corner and you can get a head start on your gift buying too!
I’m a Prime member (you have to be to get these deals) and I’ve been shopping Amazon Prime Days for years, scooping up all sorts of sales for things I’ve been saving up for. Nearly half my tool shed came from various Prime Days, and my husband likes to joke that I rarely ever buy anything full price. (It’s kind of true though.)
How to shop the sale
To take advantage of Amazon Prime Big Deal Days, you must be a Prime member. You can sign up here for a free 30-day trial.
It’s worth the cost if you decide to keep your membership. My husband and I share a Prime membership and use it for free two-day shipping, Try Before You Buy (a lifesaver for busy families with growing kids), Prime Video, Amazon Music, Amazon Photos (unlimited photo storage), and GrubHub+ (free food delivery from local restaurants). There are other benefits too (like discounted prescriptions, Prime Reading, and Prime Gaming) that we don’t use.
Prime members also get exclusive discounts outside of Prime Days, so even if you don’t shop this week, you’ll have year-round access to special prices on lots of different items (which isn’t made clear as a perk, but I’ve seen this firsthand when I browse Amazon without being logged in to my account).
Because I’m a longtime Amazon partner (meaning I earn commissions from qualifying purchases through the links in this post), I also have the honor of giving away two $500 Amazon.com gift cards to two lucky Garden Betty followers! Keep reading to the end to find out how to enter for your chance to win.
Prime Day deals I’m loving
I’ve been scoping some early deals and deal previews and put together this list of my favorite finds. Some are items I personally own and love, and some are items I’ve added to my shopping cart. I’ll update my list throughout Prime Big Deal Days as I find new deals worth sharing!
Electric Leaf Mulcher – I’ve used this mulcher from Worx for several years, shredding hundreds of bags of leaves, and it’s still going strong. It’s easy to operate and helps you turn piles of leaves into free mulch and compost. (I pair it with this leaf waste bin, which fits perfectly under the mulcher.)
Garden Scissors – Scissors are my most-used gardening tool, and this rust-resistant pair from Barebones is super sharp, sturdy, and attractive with its walnut handles.
Automatic retractable garden hose reel – This is an interesting find because it’s not an official Prime Day deal, but Hoselink is currently offering a 10% discount on the charcoal-colored retractable hose. (They don’t even have this deal on their own site!) I have this same hose and love how tidy it keeps the yard!
Folding Work Table – My husband has used this workbench for years and it’s an essential part of his garage gear. If you do lots of house projects, you’ll appreciate how sturdy, versatile, and convenient it is. You can even turn it into a sawhorse that supports 1,000 pounds!
Hydro Flask Water Bottles and Tumblers – I have an embarassing number of Hydro Flasks at home, but I can’t help it, they’re the best. (Not to mention they’re headquartered in my home of Bend, Oregon.) Only certain colors are on sale, so click that link to see all of them!
Soil Block Maker – Trusty gardening brand Fiskars has entered the soil-blocking game and I’m intrigued with their version of the tool, which can make up to four blocks at a time.
Coco Coir Bricks – If you make your own seed starting mix and potting soil, here’s a deal on compressed coco coir bricks (which you can use in place of peat moss).
Fabric Grow Bags with Handles – Vivosun has deals across all their sizes, from 1 gallon to 30 gallons! I recommend the larger sizes (20 gallons and up) for growing tomatoes and squash, and the smaller ones for salad greens and herbs.
Organic Worm Castings – This is a great deal for two 30-pound bags of mineral-rich worm castings. I like to spread a few handfuls over my garden bed before planting.
Worm Factory 360 Composting System – If you want to make your own worm castings, this is the easiest way to do so. I used this vermicomposting bin back in Southern California and found it really efficient. (The only reason I don’t use it now is because I’m in Central Oregon, where the worms would freeze over winter.)
Midweight Frost Cloth – Stock up on a few of these to cover your plants over fall and winter. You can easily keep leafy greens alive through spring this way!
Rachio Smart Sprinkler Controller – Automated watering frees up so much time in the garden, and I like this controller for its Weather Intelligence technology. It automatically adjusts the watering schedule with its rain skip, wind skip, and freeze skip features.
Extendable Tree Pruner and Pole Saw – This tool reaches super high and is easy to maneuver for trimming small tree branches. We use it on our two-story-tall willow tree.
Micro-Tip Pruning Clippers – These versatile snips can be used for pruning, harvesting, and cutting twine or opening bags. I bought a set for my own garden and donated one to my kids’ school garden.
Bypass Pruners – You cannot go wrong with a pair of Corona clippers. This one is burly enough to cut 1-inch stems and branches while still being lightweight.
Nisaku Hori Hori Weeding and Digging Knife – I keep a few pairs of hori hori knives around my yard, shed, and garage because they’re so useful!
EGO Power+ Cordless Leaf Blower – My husband just added this leaf blower to his ever-growing EGO power tool collection and it’s a must for fall cleanup in the yard.
EGO Power+ Cordless Chainsaw – We’ve owned this for several years and it’s impressive! Very powerful and we don’t miss having a gas chainsaw at all.
EGO Power+ Snow Blower – We use this electric snow blower on a 300-foot-long gravel driveway and it’s so quiet and clean!
Sun Joe Electric High Pressure Washer – Every household needs a good pressure washer! We use ours for lots of tasks, from washing the car to spraying down our porch.
ThermoPro Digital Hygrometer – I’ve been using this inexpensive (yet reliable) hygrometer for years and have one in the chicken coop (to ensure our flock doesn’t get frostbite), inside our house (to maintain proper humidity for tropical houseplants), and out in the garage (to monitor temps for plants we’re overwintering or produce we’re storing).
Gorilla Cart Steel Utility Cart – I’m obsessed with these garden carts! They can haul potted plants, bags of potting soil, tools, buckets, and on big harvest days I just load them up with veggies to wheel back into the house.
Gorilla Cart Foldable Beach Wagon – We bring this on camping trips and day trips where we need to haul coolers, towels, grills, and other fun gear.
EF EcoFlow Portable Power Station – Every household needs a generator for emergencies. This electric one has 15 outlets to power all your household devices so you’re prepared in the event of a blackout. If you need to run a fridge, A/C unit, garage door opener, and small electronics, you might need a heftier generator like this one. (All of the EcoFlow models are on sale though!)
Liquid Fence Deer Repellent – Don’t lose any of your shrubs or trees to deer next year! This is an effective repellent if you can’t use physical barriers.
FoodSaver Vacuum Sealer Machine – For years I’ve wanted a vacuum sealer to help my food (especially vegetables from the garden) stay fresher in the fridge and freezer. This deal might be the nudge I needed to finally get one!
Quick Tip
If you’re like me, you probably have tons of items in your “Save for Later” cart or Amazon wish list. Scan through those and see if any of them are Prime Day Deals today!
More home and electronics deals I’m liking
Apple AirTag – The 4-pack is on sale for less than the Apple site! I just picked up a few of these for tracking luggage, keys, and other important things. (Tried-and-true parent tip: Stick AirTags on all your TV remotes!) You can find a lot of accessories for attaching them to different items, like this low-profile adhesive mount, secure strap mount, hidden bike mount, hidden fork mount for mountain bikes, or heavy-duty magnetic mount.
Logitech Vertical Mouse – I’ve been using this vertical mouse for over a year to help with wrist strain. It took a couple of weeks to get used to the new natural hand positioning, but it’s really made a difference in how my hand and arm feels after a long day on the computer.
iRobot Roomba – We have this robot vac (which we named Dustin Bieber 😂) and run it nearly every day. The self-emptying feature is key and makes it sooo much better than previous robot vacs we’ve had.
iRobot Braava Jet – I was skeptical of using a robot mop (would it really get the floors clean?), but we’ve had ours for a year now and yes, it does get the floors clean, even with two messy kids who love to craft and eat saucy foods.
Bissell Little Green Carpet and Upholstery Cleaner – We put white carpet in our new house (are we gluttons for punishment or what?!) and this upholstery cleaner works like magic on dirty footprints and stains. Read the reviews on the Little Green; they’re impressive! (There’s also a pet version.)
Shark Rocket Cordless Stick Vacuum – I have this exact model and cannot live without it! It runs for almost 40 minutes on a single charge and sucks up dust, debris, and even beads, pieces of string, and googley eyes in my kids’ rooms. The hand vac feature is incredibly convenient too.
Zojirushi Water Boiler – If you love making hot tea or French press coffee, a water boiler and warmer is essential—definitely one of those appliances I didn’t know I needed until I got one! This tidy unit takes up little counter space and dispenses instant hot water with the tap of a button. What makes it different from an electric tea kettle is that it actually keeps the water hot, so you don’t have to wait for water to boil up again.
Zojirushi Rice Cooker and Warmer – Do you like rice as much as I do? Take it from me—as someone who grew up on rice in a long line of Asian rice enthusiasts—you cannot go wrong with Zojirushi if you want the best and fluffiest white rice.
Ninja Air Fryer – I had this and loved it until I upgraded to a Ninja Foodi so I could have more cooking functions.
Panasonic Infrared Toaster Oven – This is a simple countertop oven that I’ve had for nearly 10 years. It’s perfect for toasting and reheating leftovers when I don’t want to fire up the big oven.
KitchenAid Artisan Series Stand Mixer – Prime Day is a great time to scope out deals on stand mixers. Mine lives on my counter for making pizza dough for our family’s Friday night pizza parties.
KitchenAid Pasta Cutter Attachment – I’ve had a stand mixer for a while and always wanted a pasta cutter to speed up the process of making fresh pasta. This attachment set is finally on sale!
Pyrex Measuring Cup Set – Every kitchen needs a set of glass measuring cups, and these are the same ones I’ve been using for 20 years.
Nordic Ware Baking Sheets – I have these in every size! They’re a workhorse in the kitchen and Nordic Ware is the only brand that never warps in the oven.
Ooni Karu Outdoor Pizza Oven – I’m a fan of outdoor cooking (if you couldn’t tell from my cookbooks) and Ooni makes it so easy to crank out homemade wood-fired pizza. I like how this dual-fuel version gives you the option of using wood, charcoal, or gas.
Etekcity Infrared Thermometer – If you decide to get a pizza oven, you’ll need a thermometer like this one to make sure your oven is up to temp. This is the exact model I have and it works flawlessly.
Crock Pot Cook & Carry Slow Cooker – This one’s in my cart! My favorite feature is the locking lid. It’s perfect if you’re making a dish to bring to a potluck or holiday party.
Bamboo Sheets – My favorite bedding brand has their bamboo lyocell sheets on sale right now. This is what I currently have on my bed and the silky soft sateen weave feels so luxurious! They’re the best sheets I’ve ever used, which is saying a lot since I’ve gone through several sets of linen, Egyptian cotton, and hemp bedding. The same sheet set I bought three years ago still looks great, even with weekly washing.
Superfood Facial Cleanser – While this isn’t home- or garden-related, I couldn’t not share my favorite face cleanser. This one is full of antioxidants and the formula is very soothing and gentle, containing kale, spinach, and green tea.
Remember that only Prime members can take advantage of these deals. Sign up here for a free 30-day trial. (You can have up to two adults, four teens, and four children sharing a single membership.)
And if you’re a young adult between 18 to 24 years old or a college student, you can sign up for a free 6-month trial with Prime Student here.
How to win a $500 gift card during Amazon Prime Big Deal Days
As an Amazon partner, I’m excited to share that I’m giving away TWO $500 Amazon.com gift cards to my valued followers! This giveaway is sponsored by @amazoninfluencerprogram.
To enter this giveaway for your chance to win a $500 gift card, you must:
- Comment on this blog post with what you’d love to buy if you won the gift card.
- Follow @amazoninfluencerprogram and @amazonhome on Instagram.
- Live in the United States.
- Spread the love and share my post with a friend. ❤️
Only comments made on October 8 and October 9, 2024 (until 11:59 pm PT), will be entered in the drawing. I’ll pick two winners at random on October 10, 2024, and notify the winners by email. Winners will have 48 hours to respond and accept their gift cards. If a winner does not respond in 48 hours, the next random winner will be chosen. Gift cards will be sent by October 21, 2024. Best of luck to everyone!
