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You don't have to waste time sweeping and mopping your floors all the time when you have a reliable vacuum/mop combo on your side. With well over 20,000 reviews and a solid 4.5-star rating on Amazon, this surprisingly affordable, lightweight and cordless vacmop is just begging to be a part of your cleaning routine.

We’re officially in the thick of winter now, folks, and if your current bedding leaves something to be desired in the warmth department it’s probably time for a nice, toasty upgrade. From flannel sheets to heated blankets, down comforters to shaggy duvets and everything in-between Amazon has some of the hottest best-selling winter bedding to keep you warm and cozy despite the dropping temps.

Although some people may feel a bit strange about keeping a supply of certain items in the house “just in case”, it’s always better to be over-prepared than under and, believe me, you do not want to find out for yourself the hard way. In the event of a blackout, you need a reliable supply kit to get you by without power, and included below are just a few essentials to start with.

If you’re still turning your lights on and off manually I think it’s about time you treat yourself to one less responsibility and hand it over to this bestselling (and ridiculously affordable) electric outdoor timer.

The holiday season is coming in hot and you know what that means: meat sweats, food comas and leftovers for days! Whether you’re hoping to score some grub to take back to your place for looking to send guests home the goods and be done with it, I’ve sourced some of the most reliable (and affordable!) sets to have on hand for the holidays.

Falling temperatures tend to deter people from camping but I’m here to tell you that cold-weather camping isn’t only for hardcore outdoor types. Obviously, the gear that you bring on a fall or winter camping trip can make or break the experience. Bring the wrong gear and you’re in for a cold, miserable time. Bundle up with the right gear, however, and you’re likely to have a warm and cozy outdoor adventure

Whether you’re looking for a simple something to streamline your routine, adding to a stock-pile of “smart reasonably priced things with great gift potential” or have a crisp $50 burning a hole in your pocket you’re sure to find something here that will spark joy without breaking the bank.

It’s everyone’s “hard to say but easy to eat” thing: charcuterie! A richly flavorful spread of cheeses, dips, hors d'oeuvres and other tasty morsels is the best addition to any friendly get-together that instantly adds a touch of class. Keep your next party going with these charcuterie board and accessories must-haves.

Sweating can be the absolute pits and now that summer’s here, it’s just one of those unpleasant unavoidable things like bug bites and sunburns. Get ahead of the real balmy heat and start loading your summer arsenal now with some tried-and-true products that soak up, clean up and straight-up stop sweat right in its tracks.

Another summer is coming in hot (whether you like it or not) and it’s not just people that are susceptible to the heat - your pets are going to need some protection from the rising temps, too.