Amazon Prime Day is here. The event will run through July 11. I ask you to not buy anything on those dates, because Amazon will mess up on your orders (wrong items, wrong location, missing deliveries)… it’s almost not worth it for the savings. I’ve experienced these problems first hand. Oh, also, I should also add to the note that the delivery time takes much longer. Normally you get your products in one or two days, but on Prime Day (this also applies to
Black Friday), it may take up to a week! It’s incredibly frustrating, so again, I urge you wait two weeks after July 11, if you plan on buying anything on Amazon.
In the first part of my
do not buy (on Prime Day) list, I gave you some items that I personally have purchased for the home. In my second
do not buy on Amazon Prime Day list, I compiled some items that I’m thinking of getting for the home. Again, I did not buy these (except for one item), so I can’t testify if they are good products or not.
P.S. Also worth noting is that
Walmart and
Best Buy have their own similar deals/sale. Walmart Deals are July 8 to July 13, while Best Buy is called Black Friday in July (ends July 13).
Kindle Colorsoft Essential Bundle
As I
previously mentioned, if you were in the market for the new
Kindle Colorsoft, you can get a bundle with a case and wireless charging station for
$212, that’s a huge savings considering that the Colorsoft itself costs $280. And if you’re already thinking of getting the charging station and a cover for it (great for traveling) … this bundle makes a whole lot of sense. Just think of it as getting the accessories for FREE.
My logical sense tells me to wait it out. Wait for a larger Colorsoft or wait for a version 2.0 of the Colorsoft. Keep in mind that the first generation of the Colorsoft is the poorest reviewed product from Amazon because of the yellow bar defect.
In my
Top 10 Reasons to get a Colorsoft, one of the biggest selling points is that the Colorsoft is waterproof. I also urge you to read
Top 10 Reasons to avoid the Colorsoft.
Kindle Colorsoft Essential Bundle
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Still, that
$212 is very tempting. If you were to buy the individual items, the price is nearly 50% off.
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Price |
Item |
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$280 |
Amazon Kindle Colorsoft |
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$43 |
Plant-Based Leather Cover |
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$45 |
Wireless Charging Dock |
$368 |
Grand Total
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Weather Stations
Weather Stations
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Since moving to Jacksonville, it’s been a struggle for me to deal with the Summer heat. Lately, it’s been averaging above 90 degrees, so I have my
personal Air Conditioner on all the time. This makes it hard for me to tell how hot it is outside. So, I would like to have a large display showing the temp (and maybe the time and date). These things are called Weather Stations, and they usually come with in two parts: the display and the sensor. You hang the sensor outside (on a tree or under your roof) and it will wirelessly send the readings to your display.
The average prices are about
$40, which I think might be too expensive for me. Especially if I don’t really know how good or accurate the wireless transmitter readings are. For the time being, I think I can live with opening my phone to get the temperature. At least I know the phone’s data is gospel.
Bidet
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Bidet
I’ve own two bidets, the first one is no longer being manufactured and I got it around the pandemic (since it was hard to find toilet paper). Since I moved to the new home, we had to install a new toilet… and obviously that didn’t come with a bidet. For a few months, I thought I could live with just using toilet paper. I’ll admit it was hard to return to paper. One time, I ran out of toilet paper in a middle of a ‘session’!
So, I caved in and bought a cheap bidet attachment. This model that I bought is currently on sale for
$25, and is made by HOPOPRO. I bought it based on its very slim and compact design. This one also seems to work with most toilet designs, including those one-piece toilets.
It was easy to install, but can get messy and difficult if you have limited access to your water pipes. They only offer the hose at one size, so make sure it matches with your toilet’s hose.
The Hopopro model offers a standard rear wash and a ‘feminine’ wash, which, if you use it side-by-side, I cannot tell the difference. I think it just shoots at different angles, but as far as water pressures goes, there is no difference.
My only minor complaint is that this model does not offer any sort of hot water option. Being in a hot area, such as Florida, that is not a problem a problem for me… but I would have liked to have the extra option.
Flowtron Bug Zapper
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Bug Zapper
One of the biggest changes for me, new to Florida, is dealing with all the bugs and gnats! I’ve never seen so many insects in my life, and every day I’m discovering new ones. I think it’s so cool, but sometimes, especially with the Summer, I cannot handle the flies and mosquitos. They are irritating, especially if I’m sitting on the patio or trying to eat food.
I haven’t purchased a Bug Zapper yet, but I am considering getting a really nice portable one. Unfortunately, the average prices are too much (
$30-$40), in my opinion. The one I really want to buy is the
Flowtron, but it costs $70. I’ll have to do additional research later… but it might be worth it, just based on the testimonials and their photos.
I will eventually buy one, I just can’t commit to one right now, because I have to travel in the next couple of weeks. Once I get back, I will need to buy a Zapper to help control the pests.
Hope that gives you an idea, if you’re also in the market of decorating or updating your home.
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