Amazon's second Prime Day sale, Prime Big Deal Days, is slated for October, exclusively for Prime members. While details are limited, we expect it to be around the same time as their Prime Early Access Sale last year, held on October 11-12. In anticipation of Amazon’s upcoming members-only sale, let's delve into ways to maximize your membership.

Amazon’s Second Prime Day is October 10-11: How to Get Ready

Let’s face it, an Amazon Prime membership isn’t cheap. At $14.99 a month (or $139 annually), you need to use it on the regular to make it worth it. We asked our deal experts what they use their Prime memberships for, and have compiled a list of suggestions below. Note, if you are a student, you can get Prime for $69! Whether you're a Prime member or considering joining, here are some of our editors’ favorite Amazon Prime deals and ways to get the most out of your membership. 

What We Love at Amazon

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Sonicare Electric Toothbrush $35

A brown convertible futon bed with a quilted surface transforms into a chaise lounge or flatbed. It features supportive legs and an adjustable backrest, complemented by matching pillows, placed in front of an electric fireplace.
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Convertible Futon Bed $165

Magna-Tiles Grinch Set features double-sided, scratch-resistant tiles with \“Naughty\“ and \“Nice\“ designs of the Grinch. It's an interactive educational toy for ages 3-99, combining math, science, and creativity, with a warning for small parts.
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50% Off Magna-Tiles Grinch Set

3-pack Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day Iowa Pine Scent Hand Soap, featuring a limited edition fragrance made with olive oil and aloe vera, each bottle contains 12.5 fl oz (370 mL).
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$22
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3pk Mrs. Meyers Iowa Pine Hand Soap $12

The image shows a substantial gray orthopedic dog bed with supportive bolsters on three sides, designed for comfort. A large golden retriever is lying on it, illustrating the bed’s size and features.
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Orthopedic Dog Bed $27 with Prime

Three Squishmallows: a red crab with a crown, a yellow monkey, and a brown piece of toast with banana slices, in a box labeled \“Original Squishmallows\“ from Jazwares.
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3ct Squishmallow Mystery Pack $23

Soundcore noise-cancelling earbuds are compact, wireless earphones with a sleek design, featuring a long rectangular charging case. They include noise-cancellation technology and a subtle logo for branding.
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Soundcore Noise-Cancelling Earbuds $20

An AncestryDNA kit for activating a DNA test, featuring the brand's logo and a leaf design, is shown on the packaging.
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60% Off AncestryDNA Kit

Blue tin of Royal Dansk Danish Butter Cookies, featuring an assortment of cookies in white paper cups with a variety of shapes like pretzels and swirls. The lid shows an image of a house and emphasizes no preservatives or colors are added.
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Royal Dansk Cookie Tin $4

Black men's oxford sneakers with a smooth upper, black laces through metal eyelets, and a white sole featuring a black stripe. Brown accent on the heel adds subtle contrast.
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Men's Oxford Sneakers $21

Tic Tac Travels 60 Mini Box Set features assorted flavors in colorful mini boxes: Mr. Mint, Mr. Orange, Peachy Passionfruit, and Mrs. Spearmint.
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60pc Tic-Tac Mini Box Set $21

A black Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K with an HDMI connector is shown alongside its remote control, which has buttons for navigation, volume, and voice control.
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55% Off Amazon Fire Stick 4K

Apple iPad featuring a 10.9-inch Retina display with a blue back casing and a camera on the top left corner.
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Apple 10.9" iPad $299

A black digital photo frame displaying a photo of a smiling family, alongside a smartphone using the Frameo app to send pictures to the frame.
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Frameo Digital Photo Frame $40 w/ Prime

Black sleeveless top and wide-leg pants with white striped trim around the edges and hem. Simple and comfortable design for loungewear.
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Women's Loungewear Set $19

e.l.f. Skin Hydration Skincare Mini Kit includes Holy Hydration! Face Cream (0.529 oz), Daily Cleanser (1.01 oz), Booster Drops (0.14 oz), Eye Cream (0.23 oz), and Makeup Melting Cleansing Balm (0.45 oz), featuring hyaluronic acid and ceramides.
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E.L.F Hydration Skincare Set $20

A woman is wearing a green plaid coat over a white graphic tee and light blue jeans, holding a gray handbag.
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Women's Plaid Jacket $24

Sony over-ear wireless headphones in black with a sleek design, featuring large cushioned ear cups and adjustable headband.
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45% Off Sony Noise-Cancelling Headphones

A black hooded jacket with a zip closure, featuring a fleece lining for warmth and adjustable cuffs for a snug fit.
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Fleece-Lined Hooded Jacket $21

This is an Apple Watch with a black band and a square black display showing a digital time face with large numerals.
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Apple Watch Series 10 $349

A 15-piece white knife set with a block, featuring various knives and kitchen scissors. The set includes knives for different purposes, all with matching white handles, and is branded with the name \“BRAVESTONE\“ on the block.
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15pc Knife Set $30

A black and white striped long-sleeve sleep dress featuring a buttoned V-neck and a contrasting black front pocket.
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Sleep Dress $12 with Prime

Men's black hiking pants with 8 pockets, including zipped cargo pockets and an elastic waistband with a button closure.
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Men's 8-Pocket Hiking Pants $25

Olive green women's hooded rain jacket with a zippered front, flap pockets, and adjustable cuff straps.
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Women's Hooded Jacket $35

Julie’s Prime Pick: Rugs

Our Assistant Managing Editor, Julie, loves to buy rugs from Amazon. With three kids and a revolving door of pets, she loves to refresh her home without breaking the bank. Amazon offers a great variety of rug brands, sizes, and price points. And you can usually find options for up to 70% off! 

Jason’s Prime Pick: Home Essentials

Looking for brand-name home essentials? Staff Editor Jason buys a lot of his disposable home goods at Amazon. Kleenex tissues, Cottonelle toilet paper, and Mrs. Meyer’s Soap refills are all usually the lowest price on the web with free shipping. He also uses the Subscribe & Save option to save an additional 5-10% off many items, and get refills without thinking about it. 

Amazon Home Deals

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A brown convertible futon bed with a quilted surface transforms into a chaise lounge or flatbed. It features supportive legs and an adjustable backrest, complemented by matching pillows, placed in front of an electric fireplace.
$165
$235
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Convertible Futon Bed $165

A gray chenille bath rug is displayed, featuring a thick, plush texture with an individual stepping onto it with bare feet.
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Chenille Bath Rug $9

A tall, narrow dresser featuring four fabric drawers in dark gray with black pull handles, framed by a metal mesh structure.
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4-Drawer Dresser $30

Five stainless steel mixing bowls with transparent plastic lids, in varying sizes from small to large, nested within each other.
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5 Steel Mixing Bowls & Lids $17

A 15-piece white knife set with a block, featuring various knives and kitchen scissors. The set includes knives for different purposes, all with matching white handles, and is branded with the name \“BRAVESTONE\“ on the block.
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15pc Knife Set $30

Cozy, tan-colored fleece throw with a sherpa lining, offering a plush and warm feel.
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50" x 60" Fleece Throw $24

A 4-piece glass bakeware set featuring four rectangular dishes of varying sizes, ideal for baking and serving. One dish is shown with a baked eggplant and tomato dish.
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4pc Glass Bakeware Set $26

A rolled-up comforter and two matching pillows in a solid dark green color, made from a soft-washed fabric for a comfortable feel.
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Soft-Washed Comforter Set $33 with Prime

A wheeled outdoor grill table with an open grill featuring flames and food, equipped with hanging tools, two shelves holding a selection of sauces, a pot, and stacked plates.
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Outdoor Grill Table $80

An 11-drawer dresser with a black metal frame, featuring five smaller drawers on top and six larger drawers below, all with dark fabric fronts and metal handles.

11-Drawer Dresser $60

A gray two-piece chaise set comprising a reclining loveseat with an attached chaise lounge and a separate square ottoman, displayed in a modern living room setting.
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2pc Chaise Set $120

An adjustable gray chair bed with tufted cushioning is extended outwards, featuring a storage pocket and a detachable footrest.
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Adjustable Chair Bed $156

A three-tiered rolling utility cart with handles on the top shelf.
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Spacekeeper 4-Tier Utility Carts $20

A container with compartments filled with various snacks including sliced fruits, vegetables, cheese, and nuts.
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Snackle Box $13 at Amazon

Lighted birch tree decorations with warm white lights are placed on a mantel alongside green pine garland and pine cones.
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Set of 2' LED Birch Trees $20 with Prime

Scott ComfortPlus Toilet Paper, 12 Double Rolls packaging, stating the rolls equal 24 regular rolls and highlighting strength and comfort.
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12pk Scott ComfortPlus Toilet Paper $6

A gray three-seater sofa with built-in USB ports and a matching pillow, with an iPad resting on the armrest.
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79" Sofa with USB Ports & Pockets $270

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40% Off Keurig K-Mini Coffee Brewers

Overhead garage rack with multiple storage bins and items, mounted on a wall, optimizing space for organization.
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40% Off Overhead Garage Rack

A black Farberware Meat Chopper with a textured handle and five wide blades designed to chop and stir ground meat while cooking.
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Farberware Meat Chopper $7

Melissa’s Prime Pick: Stock Up Stress-Free

Another mom of three, our Deputy Editor Melissa will occasionally fill her cart with unnecessary items at some stores just to avoid shipping fees. With Prime, she doesn’t have to worry about that. She especially loves to stock up on cleaning supplies and toiletry items. And all three of her daughters are fans of CeraVe, so she also recommends using Subscribe & Save so they never run out!

Lindsay’s Prime Pick: Prime Reading

As an avid reader, I love Prime reading for books and magazines. I am also trying to foster my kids’ love for reading with their own Kindles. For an additional fee, I also use Kindle Unlimited to get even more content for the entire family.

Everyday Essentials at Amazon

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Sonicare Electric Toothbrush $35

3-pack Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day Iowa Pine Scent Hand Soap, featuring a limited edition fragrance made with olive oil and aloe vera, each bottle contains 12.5 fl oz (370 mL).
$12
$22
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3pk Mrs. Meyers Iowa Pine Hand Soap $12

An AncestryDNA kit for activating a DNA test, featuring the brand's logo and a leaf design, is shown on the packaging.
$39
$99
Save 60%

60% Off AncestryDNA Kit

Blue tin of Royal Dansk Danish Butter Cookies, featuring an assortment of cookies in white paper cups with a variety of shapes like pretzels and swirls. The lid shows an image of a house and emphasizes no preservatives or colors are added.
$4
$5
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Royal Dansk Cookie Tin $4

Tic Tac Travels 60 Mini Box Set features assorted flavors in colorful mini boxes: Mr. Mint, Mr. Orange, Peachy Passionfruit, and Mrs. Spearmint.
$21

60pc Tic-Tac Mini Box Set $21

A 6-piece holiday gel nail polish set featuring green, red, and gold shades with glitter and solid finishes. Included decorations are Santa, reindeer, and Christmas trees, enhancing the festive theme.
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6pc Holiday Gel Nail Polish Set $10

e.l.f. Skin Hydration Skincare Mini Kit includes Holy Hydration! Face Cream (0.529 oz), Daily Cleanser (1.01 oz), Booster Drops (0.14 oz), Eye Cream (0.23 oz), and Makeup Melting Cleansing Balm (0.45 oz), featuring hyaluronic acid and ceramides.
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E.L.F Hydration Skincare Set $20

A dual-ended brow pencil with a retractable pencil tip on one side and a spoolie brush on the other, labeled with the elf brand, in a white and silver design.
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E.L.F Instant Lift Brow Pencil $3

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OGX Coffee & Coconut Body Scrub $7

A box of Quaker Instant Oatmeal with 48 packets, Maple & Brown Sugar flavor, marked as a heart-healthy option.
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48ct Quaker Maple Brown Sugar Oatmeal $11

Levoit Easy-Clean Humidifier with a sleek white design features a water tank with an opening for easy refilling. Includes a dial for adjusting humidity levels, a cleaning brush, and a filter sponge.
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Levoit Easy-Clean Humidifer $29

Portable electric space heater with a metallic finish, featuring adjustable knobs on top for temperature control and a front grill emitting warm, glowing heat.
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Portable Electric Space Heater $24

This is a Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Multi-Use Concealer, presented in a cylindrical container with a transparent cap and a sponge applicator at the top.
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Maybelline Age Rewind Concealer $9

Scott ComfortPlus Toilet Paper, 12 Double Rolls packaging, stating the rolls equal 24 regular rolls and highlighting strength and comfort.
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12pk Scott ComfortPlus Toilet Paper $6