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If you haven’t heard, Amazon Prime Day is happening this year on July 11 and 12, 2023. It’s a massive sale on Amazon (bigger than Black Friday) with hundreds of thousands of items offered at discounted prices.
I’m a Prime member (you have to be to get these deals) and I’ve been shopping Amazon Prime Day for years, scooping up all sorts of sales for things I’ve been saving up for. Nearly half my tool shed probably came from various Prime Days!
(And if you know tools, you know all those “toys” add up quickly! Wait, did I just refer to home improvement tools as toys? I’m blaming new homeownership pride for that. 😉)
I recently learned it’s possible to find some of these extreme savings and rare deals in advance, and I’ve been checking Amazon the last couple weeks and adding things to my shopping cart that are too good to pass up. I’m sharing these finds with you as I think you might like to know about them too.
How to shop the sale
Amazon Prime Day starts on Tuesday, July 11 at 12:01 am and ends on Wednesday, July 12 at 11:59 pm.
To take advantage of Amazon Prime Day, you must be a Prime Member. You can sign up here for a free 30-day trial.
It’s a fantastic service—I use my Prime membership for free two-day shipping, Try Before You Buy (a lifesaver for trying on kids’ clothes without trekking to the store with littles in tow), Prime Video, Amazon Music, and Amazon Photos (for unlimited photo storage).
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 followers! Keep reading to the end to find out how to enter for your chance to win.
My favorite Amazon Prime Day picks for your yard and garden
Rachio Smart Sprinkler Controller – If you’re looking for a smart sprinkler controller that automatically adjusts your watering schedule to the current local weather conditions, this is the one to get.
Spartan Mosquito Pro Tech DIY Mosquito Killer – Just fill each tube with warm water and hang it on a tree to get rid of mosquitoes. This set includes four tubes that cover up to 1 acre.
Liquid Fence Deer and Rabbit Repellent – If you’re battling wildlife pests in your garden, this ready-to-use formula (which comes with its own sprayer) is a safe and easy way to keep them out.
Sun Joe Electric High Pressure Washer – Every household needs a good pressure washer!
Vivosun Grow Bags – Fabric pots result in healthier root systems, and you can stock up on these grow bags in many sizes from 1 gallon to 30 gallons. (I recommend the 25- or 30-gallon size for growing indeterminate tomatoes. This brand is also a top pick in my guide to the best grow bags.)
INNAV8 Thumb Control Hose Nozzle – During Amazon Prime Day, I like to stock up on hose nozzles (because embarrassingly, I’m pretty hard on nozzles) and thumb control types are my favorite for ease of watering. (This one is also a top pick in my guide to the best hose nozzles.)
EGO Power+ Tools – We just switched most of our yard tools to the EGO line (since we have an awesome EGO snow blower) and love the quality, the high-capacity batteries, and the many offerings in the line.
EGO Power+ Pole Saw and Power Head – I’ve been building up my collection of cordless power tools, and really like how everything in the EGO line uses the same batteries (so you can swap seamlessly between different yard tools).
EGO Power+ Select Cut XP Lawn Mower – For small to medium lawns, an electric mower is so easy to operate and gets the job done without the noise, gas, oil, and expensive tuneups. I definitely recommend getting another battery or two, especially if you use other EGO tools.
Worx Folding Work Table and Sawhorse – My husband has had this work table for several years and it’s super useful, on top of being durable, portable, and versatile.
Vivo Home Steel Garden Cart with Liner – Infinitely useful for carrying potted plants, bags of soil amendments, tools, and other garden gear around the yard.
Amazon Basics Folding Outdoor Utility Wagon – I have various types of wagons in the yard for all kinds of tasks, but this one travels the most with us, as it folds up fairly well and is perfect for hauling things to the beach.
Amazon Basics Zero Gravity Chair Set – I’ve been looking for lightweight zero gravity chairs to bring on camping trips, and finally these are on sale! It’s such a screamin’ deal for two chairs and a side table. I just bought the blue set.
Cantilevered Patio Umbrella – I’m currently shopping for a large umbrella for my deck and have my eye on this one, as this brand gets great reviews.
Solo Stove Bonfire 2.0 – I bought the Bonfire when it first came out a few years ago and loved using it while shooting The Backyard Fire Cookbook. Now we love the Solo Stove (and especially this size) for tailgating and backyard gatherings.
Yeti Tundra Cooler – If you’ve been eyeing one of these expensive rotomolded coolers, you can finally snag one during Amazon Prime Day. The purple one is 30% off!
More home and electronics deals I’m liking for 2023
Bissell Little Green Multipurpose Carpet and Upholstery Cleaner – We have a white couch (purchased before we ever had kids) and this upholstery cleaner works like magic on spills and stains. Read the reviews on this one; they’re impressive!
Eufy by Anker Slim RoboVac – We’ve owned this robot vac for a few years (after also owning a couple of Roombas) and have to say that this one is our favorite by far! We run it at least twice a week and it really helps keep dust down.
Black + Decker Cordless Handheld Vacuum – We have one of these in the RV (that I use almost daily on camping trips) but a dust buster is useful anywhere in the house!
EF EcoFlow Portable Power Station – Every home needs a portable generator for emergencies, and this one is compact enough to store easily. You can even bring it camping!
Utopia Premium Velvet Hangers – Last year I finally got tired of the mishmash of plastic, wire, and wooden hangers in the closet I share with my husband, and swapped them all out for these velvet hangers which I love.
Swedish Wholesale Dish Cloths – These dish cloths (essentially thin sponges) are perfect for wiping down the kitchen. They’re like paper towels, but way better (and reusable!).
FEBU Swedish Dish Cloths – This is another brand of dish cloths I like because the patterns are so cute!
Ninja Professional Blender – We’ve had an older version of this Ninja blender for over 10 years, and it still performs like new.
Ninja Air Fryer XL – I had this until I upgraded to the Ninja Foodi 14-In-1 Smart Pressure Cooker, which is fantastic (and also on sale for Prime Day!).
Crock Pot Cook & Carry Slow Cooker – Despite having the Ninja Foodi, I’m also kind of longing for something simpler (and smaller) to use. I think this slow cooker would be a worthy investment so I can bring my favorite overnight pulled pork to potlucks. (The lid locks in place for transport!)
Aura Carver Digital Picture Frame – I originally purchased Aura frames as gifts for my parents and my in-laws, and loved them so much that I had to get them for our own house. The images are super vibrant and hi-res, and we can upload new photos to all the frames we’re connected to in the Aura app. That way, Grandma and Grandpa can see a rotating display of all the kiddos’ new adventures each month!
Anker Portable Charging Hub – This is a great little USB hub to keep on a desk for charging all your gadgets. I have several Anker products and they’ve never let me down.
Anker Charging Station and Compact Power Strip – I just added this power strip to my cart. It’s so sleek and portable and perfect for traveling! I like how it includes two outlets as well as USB-C and USB-A ports.
Sony Bluetooth Portable Travel Speaker – I purchased the coral color in last year’s Amazon Prime Early Access Sale, and I’ve been loving this speaker for camping and road trips! It’s truly waterproof and has great sound in a small package.
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How to win a $500 gift card during Amazon Prime Day
As an Amazon partner, I’m excited to share that I’m giving away TWO $500 Amazon 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 on Instagram.
- Spread the love and share my post with a friend. ❤️
Only comments made on July 11 and July 12, 2023 (until 11:59 pm PT), will be entered in the drawing. I will pick two winners at random on July 13, 2023, and notify the winners by email. Winners will have 24 hours to respond and accept their gift cards. If a winner does not respond in 24 hours, the next random winner will be chosen. Best of luck to everyone!
Would LOVE to have the Solo 2.0 stove bonfire plus the Amazon utility wagon–or zero gravity chairs! Awesome looking products
I would purchase the grow bags among other things to work in my garden.
I have such a list! The crock pot, the folding garden cart, the generator – a must! Also the grow bags, mosquito traps, travel speaker and charging port. Any or all of these would be a great summer boost! Your gardening posts are awesome, I love the “lazy gardening” tips. Thank you!
Hello!! One thing is for SURE! I am going straight for the Ninja Air Fryer XL!! Everyone is always talking about what they cooked in theirs and I would LOVE to have one myself!
Thanks for all you do!
I would definitely purchase the EF ECOFLOW PORTABLE POWER STATION.. We experience power outages frequently here in East Texas, and the temperatures can become suffocating during these summer days. Thank you Linda for your wonderful gardening blog, and the opportunity to take part in your drawing for the gift card.
That wagon!
I need that solo stove and some zero gravity chairs!
If I’m the lucky winner I would definitely like the eco flow
Portable power station! Especially now with this crazy weather system going on!
Portability is so important to me!
Also love garden Betty’s tips! My garlic this year is phenomenal thanks to Linda Ly!
Thanks so much for your very informative newsletters. I set up a file to save them in so I can refer to them on an as-needed basis. Congrats on your new house! I wish for the power strip especially. Any leftover would be used for WF groceries which have gone up so much the last year or two.
Hi! I’d probably be interested in buying deer and rabbit reppellant, Ninja outdoor pellet grill, or in saving the giftcard for an Amazon Black Friday shopping event. Thank you for the giveaway!
eek, how fun – thank you!
Id love the nozzle, sprinkler controller, utility wagon, grow bags, portable charger and handheld vaccumm – thank you 🙂
I would love to keep buying stuff to expand and improve my garden.
Thinking about getting the Sony bluetooth speaker and/or one of the power tools! Trying to take better care of my property and need to listen to good music while doing it… 🙂
I’d start by buying the rabbit and deer repellent. I love the critters in the wild, but I don’t love what they do to my garden. And I live in a city – what are these deer doing in my neighborhood? Thanks for the always valuable tips!
I’ve really been considering grow bags for next summer. We have plenty of room for a garden, but funguses and blight thrive in my humid area. I think gro bags would simplify my gardening.
I’d love the EGO Power Lawnmower. And I could charge it with solar!!! Thanks for sending me your newsletter. There are lots of good ideas in it.
I think I would have to go with grow bags. The petrified layer is really hard to drill through. Also giant pillows for the swing, or a small patio set to enjoy the garden as it begins its journey.
I would love to buy all things gardening – bug netting, strawberry hoops, organic fertilizers, etc.
would love to have the EF EcoFlow Portable Power Station!
A chipper-shredder
The patio umbrella would be so nice to buy or some stuff for my garden, like grow bags.
If I were blessed to win the $500 gift card, I would buy the EF EcoFlow Portable Power Station. We have been wanting to get a portable generator for a while. Love your blog!
I would love to get my adult daughter started with a small veggie garden and composting. Gardening is a great way to ground yourself. It’s free therapy and you are rewarded with delicious fresh food. ❤️
I have followed you for years. I enjoy the way you lay things out and share solid helpful information. I went to school for graphic design, lived in San Diego and also Oregon so your content is so relatable. I gifted my daughter and niece with your The No-Waste Vegetable Cookbook: Recipes and Techniques for Whole Plant Cooking which they have thoroughly enjoyed. You’re doing amazing things and are an inspiration. I hope to run into in Bend someday!
Thanks for the great tips over the years! I almost gave up on me garden. The Prime tips are great also
My neighbor has the grow bags and really loves them. We could also use the generator or another EGO battery!
HI, I have just recently found your blog. I enjoy all your tips. If I win, I would purchase the EF ECOFLOW Portable Power Station. We live in the country and power outages are common where we live. Thank you 🙂
First year with a veggie garden! Would love to purchase the grow bags and zero gravity chair set. Thank you for all your tips and resources for newbie gardeners.
We are in desperate need of a new vacuum!
My favorite prime purchase would be the RoboVac!
How fun would that be?!? Floors are my least favorite to clean!
I so love your thorough information and all the options you include! I have now incorporated sheep wool as mulch for my garden! Never knew this!
So thank you so much! I can’t imagine the time required to do all you do! It’s most appreciated!
Honestly, I’m definitely getting some swedish dish cloths. Those things are the bomb!!
I love this Blog and all your help has turned me into a gardener-or at least almost. I am still learning. What I need is shade for some of my plants who suffer from our massive sunshine and heat. So that is what I would look for at Amazon. But, my daughter needs some important things right she can’t afford since she has a one year old and is trying to afford everything with a part time job. So I would confer with her first. Thanks for the chance.
Love reading your blog! It has turned my two black thumbs to two green thumbs! I would buy that nice hose for my garden
Thanks for your informative posts! I bought the grow bags and the Bissell Little Green, but would love to have the portable power station and/or the folding work table!
I would love to get the Ninja Air Fryer!
First Linda: Thank you for all your amazing garden posts. You truly are a living Sunset Western Garden Book that continually updates with all the greatest hints and latest best practices.
Thanks for your Amazon list. I like the the VivoSun Grow Bags. As a teacher, I was gifted a growbag and a couple veggies by my class and I loved it. I’d like more. I should probably also get the INNAV8 nozzle cause my current one is dripping. And thanks for reminding me about Anker products: I need to get one of their portable chargers for an upcoming Sierra backpacking trip!
I’d also like that Worx Folding Table, tho’ it’s probably on the wish list. I still use old wooden sawhorses (embarrassing) That cantilevered patio umbrella is definitely on the wish list for future upgrades and I wouldn’t mind a new Ninja blender tho’ our old workhorse blender still functions.
Take care,
Mark
I purchased the spray nozzle. I have this brand now, but I will now have a backup. Also purchased the Swedish dish towels as a practical gift for future “events.”
I have a long list of gardening supplies for my students to use in the school garden that I manage. Tub trugs, clippers, gloves, compost bins are some of the items.
I’m ordering the garden spray nozzle. Looks like a good one!
I think that EF ECOFLOW Portable Power Station would be great to have while traveling or at home if the power goes out.
I would love to purchase the emergency generator. My husband has many serious medical problems and needs to sleep with a c/pap. I love your gardening tips and put many of them into practice.