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So we've gathered a list of Prime Big Deals Day sales on gifts like fun gadgets, teen-friendly beauty products, and quirky kitchen items. For all of our editor-favorite deals, see our article on the best Prime Day deals that span every category. These are the best Prime Day deals on gifts to help make hunting down fun finds a little easier. The best Amazon Prime Day deals on giftsWe rounded up lots of fun Prime Day deals on little treats for you or a friend. Check out our roundup of all of the best Prime Day deals or browse Amazon's website for the full selection.

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I’ll frequently update this list leading up to October’s Prime Day sale on Oct. 8 and 9. SKIP AHEAD Best early Prime Day deals | More early Prime Day sales | Best sales at other retailers | How I picked the best early Prime Day deals | Why trust NBC Select? Best early Prime Day kitchen deals4.3-star average rating from 68,314 reviews on AmazonThis microwave popcorn maker is one of my favorite kitchen gadgets. Best early Prime Day salesHere are the best early Prime Day sales to know about. Best sales at other retailersHow I found the best early Prime Day dealsAll of my recommendations above are based on NBC Select’s previous coverage and reporting.

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☆ I've lived in Catalonia for 8 years. There are 5 things tourists should know before traveling to this part of Spain.
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-14 | by ( Nicola Prentis | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Read previewIf your idea of Spain is eating paella, dancing flamenco, and improving your Spanish, Catalonia might surprise you. The main language in Catalonia is CatalanAlthough Spanish is the most common language and almost everyone is bilingual, Catalan is the main language outside Barcelona. Catalan paella is different from what you find in the rest of the country. Catalan paella is dark brown in color, much more seafood heavy, and never contains vegetables. You'll want to branch out into Catalan winesMany people think of rioja when they think of Spanish wine.

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Learn moreThe 4th of July sales and deals are officially underway, and what could be more patriotic than stocking up on some products made in the USA? Whether you're ready to drop some major cash or you're just looking to browse some knickknacks, we've got you covered. Brands like Zippo, Igloo, and Brooklyn Bedding all carry multiple American-made products, and we've highlighted some of the best. Don't forget to check out our massive roundup of the best 4th of July sales from products made around the world, too. It's pre-seasoned for convenience, and this brand regularly features in our guide to the best cast iron skillets.

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☆ Here's why your July 4th barbecue may be pricier this year
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-27 | by ( Greg Iacurci | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Miodrag Ignjatovic | E+ | Getty ImagesAmericans firing up their grills for Fourth of July celebrations will likely pay more for some traditional barbecue staples this year. The average cookout for 10 people will cost $71.22 this year, up 5% from 2023 and about 30% five years ago, according to an American Farm Bureau Federation estimate. That said, consumers have seen prices fall for some specific barbecue items like chicken breast and potatoes, the Farm Bureau said. Meat (including ground beef, pork chops and chicken breast) accounts for 50% of the total cost of an Independence Day barbecue, according to the Farm Bureau. Two pounds of potatoes cost $1.53, down 17%, the Farm Bureau said.

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☆ Why water is the best drink during a heat wave
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-25 | by ( Katia Hetter | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

We know that keeping hydrated is important to staying healthy in the summer heat, but is water still the best drink during a heat wave? CNN: When it’s really hot outside, is water still the best fluid, or should people turn to sports drinks? Energy drinks are different from sports drinks, which are meant to help you restore water and electrolytes. I urge parents to be careful to distinguish between sports drinks and energy drinks. Sports drinks probably aren’t needed, and, again, it’s advisable for children to avoid energy drinks.

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I've tested more than 40 air fryers, including 11 compact units, and the best small air fryer you can buy is the Dreo Aircrisp Pro Air Fryer. Dreo Aircrisp Pro Air Fryer The Dreo Aircrisp Pro Air Fryer is the best compact air fryer we tested, making it perfect for single servings of wings and fries. Cooking performanceThe Dreo Aircrisp Pro Air Fryer produced fast food restaurant-quality fries from frozen in nine minutes. The bottom lineWhile it has its negatives, the Dreo Aircrisp Pro is the best small air fryer you can buy, according to my testing. James Brains/InsiderBased on my testing, the Dreo Aircrisp Pro is the best small air fryer you can buy.

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I tested the Shark Matrix Plus in my 1,650-square-foot home over the course of six months. Read on for my full experience testing the Shark Matrix Plus 2-in-1 Robot Vacuum. Lauren Savoie/Business InsiderThe Shark Matrix Plus 2-in-1 Robot Vacuum has four main components: the robot, its self-emptying docking base, a vacuum attachment, and a mopping attachment. I notice a significant difference in how the carpeting looks after a 15-minute standard clean versus a 45-minute Matrix clean. AdvertisementThe bottom lineI've been using the Shark Matrix Plus for weekly cleanings for nearly a year now.

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Learn moreEven when I lived in a tiny city apartment with a galley kitchen, I wasn't willing to forgo having a stand mixer. KitchenAid Artisan Mini 3.5-Quart Tilt-Head Stand Mixer The smallest of the best KitchenAid stand mixers, this model is the perfect size and strength for occasional bakers, new cooks, and those with petite kitchens. I was trying to knead a stiff dough for hand-pulled noodles and left the stand mixer running on high for about 10 minutes, rendering my stand mixer unusable. The KitchenAid Mini is roomy enough for most baking tasks, but petite enough to fit in a cabinet for storage. As mentioned before (and in our guides to the best KitchenAid and best stand mixer), the Mini is the smallest KitchenAid model, but it's actually not the cheapest.

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☆ 4 ingredients to level up your pasta recipes
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-03 | by ( Karla Walsh | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +12 min

With “Anything’s Pastable: 81 Inventive Pasta Recipes for Saucy People,” “I hope that people realize that there’s so much more than they can and should be putting on pasta,” Pashman said. Substitute 3 tablespoons prepackaged toasted rice powder for the 1 teaspoon oil and ¼ cup rice and skip step 1. In a large heatproof bowl, combine the shallots, ¼ cup cilantro, ¼ cup mint, scallions, chili flakes and sugar. Heat the remaining ¼ cup oil in the reserved skillet over high heat until just starting to smoke. Recipe adapted from “Anything’s Pastable: 81 Inventive Pasta Recipes for Saucy People” by Dan Pashman.

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And no air fryer exemplifies this more than the Instant Vortex Plus. Instant Vortex Plus Air Fryer Oven with ClearCook The Instant Vortex Plus was the best air fryer in our tests and features a window into the basket to monitor your food. It's a pricey appliance, but the Instant Vortex Plus is the best air fryer we've tested. Another great option is our best budget air fryer pick, the Beautiful 6 Quart Touchscreen Air Fryer by Drew Barrymore. AdvertisementThe bottom lineJames Brains/InsiderBased on my testing, the Instant Vortex Plus Air Fryer is the best to cook food evenly and quickly.

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☆ Best Buy recalls more than 250,000 Insignia air fryers due to fire, burn and laceration hazards
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-15 | by ( Ramishah Maruf | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

New York CNN —Best Buy has recalled more than 250,000 Insignia air fryers sold in the United States and Canada, because of fire, burn and laceration hazards. Customers are advised to immediately stop using the fryers and can visit this site for instructions on how to submit images of damaged air fryers. Affected customers can get a refund check or Best Buy store credit. The recall noted customers should not try to return the air fryers at Best Buy stores. Last February, roughly 2 million Cosori air fryers were recalled because they posed a possible fire risk.

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Enter the large-capacity Ninja Foodi DualZone XL Air Fryer. Ninja Foodi 10 Quart DualZone 2-Basket Air Fryer (DZ401) The Ninja Foodi DualZone XL Air Fryer is like having two air fryers in one with two 5-quart baskets that cook independently. The Ninja Foodi DualZone air fryer features dishwasher-safe crisper plates and baskets, but I mostly washed them by hand for two reasons. In our guide to the best air fryer toaster ovens, the Oster Digital Air Fryer Oven with RapidCrisp takes the top spot. James Brains/Business InsiderThe Ninja Foodi DualZone XL Air Fryer is the best large-capacity basket air fryer we've tested.

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☆ How to keep your Christmas tree fresh through the holidays, based on tips from a forester and an ecologist
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-26 | by ( Jenny Mcgrath | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

If you're getting a live Christmas tree, there are a few things you can do to keep it fresh. Two Christmas tree experts gave some tips on keeping a real tree in good shape through the holidays. Choosing a healthy tree, doing a fresh cut, and giving it lots of water will all help it last. AdvertisementOnce you've picked out the perfect Christmas tree , there are three things to remember when it comes to making it last through the holidays: fresh tree, fresh cut, fresh water. Doing a fresh cut on your Christmas tree will help it soak up water.

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☆ The Best Holiday Storage Solutions, According to Pro Organizers
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-16 | by ( Korin Miller | ) www.wsj.com time to read: +7 min

We asked professional organizers for the holiday storage solutions they use and suggest to clients when it’s that time of year. Brenna Peyton, owner and lead organizer of One Organized Girl, likes this tree storage bag for its durability and ease of use. “You simply wrap the wires around the storage and put it into a storage container to keep it in great shape for the following year,” she says. Best storage for holiday dishesHoliday-themed dinnerware is prone to breakage, making it important to get your storage right. Best general holiday storageIt’s difficult to have a designated storage container for every single holiday item.

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☆ Worth the money: 5 must-have products for a better kitchen
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-05 | by ( Annie Probert | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

As the holidays approach and the days grow shorter, many of us are preparing to clock more hours in the kitchen cooking everything from turkeys to cookies. Mini Dutch ovenWith a chill in the air, it's finally soup season, which usually means pulling out my deepest, heaviest pots. Luckily, my Great Jones Dutch Baby, $120, is the perfect volume for cooking dinner for two. While an immersion blender, like this $45 one from KitchenAid, isn't technically a must-have kitchen tool, the time and energy it saves for things like soup and applesauce is 100% worth it. Simplehuman trash canIn what kind of world do kitchen trash cans — the ones recommended by reviews websites, anyway — cost hundreds of dollars?

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☆ This PC is infused with real human blood
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-23 | by ( Haley Tenore | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Blizzard is giving away a blood-infused PC to one lucky winner, as well as hosting a blood drive. The game studio, which is behind popular games like "Diablo IV" and "Overwatch," is giving away a PC that might be part of a vampire's dream gaming setup: a liquid-cooled PC that's infused with human blood. The blood donations and the blood-infused PC are both a reference to the newest season of "Diablo IV," Season of Blood, which launched on October 17 and features vampire powers. However, you don't have to be 18 or over to enter the giveaway for the blood-infused PC. In 2021, Lil Nas X released a custom pair of Nike Air Max '97s infused with a drop of human blood in each pair.

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If you missed the best Prime Day deals over the summer, you can shop deals on air fryers during Amazon's Prime Big Deals Days now through October 11. Check out the best Prime Day air fryer deals below and be sure to follow the best Prime Day deals on our liveblog throughout the event. Here are the best air fryer deals for Prime DaySee more air fryer deals at Amazon. Our top pick for the best air fryer overall with a larger capacity is the Instant Vortex Plus Air Fryer. Out of the air fryer toaster ovens we tested, our favorite was the Oster Air Fryer Digital Toaster Oven because of its quick and even cooking.

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We always see great Amazon Prime Day deals on kitchen products, and trendy air fryers are no exception. Top 4 air fryer dealsThe best Prime Day deals for air fryersYou can cut down on using oils and fats by cooking with an air fryer. Deal Dreo Aircrisp Pro Air Fryer The Dreo Aircrisp Pro Air Fryer uses space efficiently, making perfect wings and fries without taking up too much counter real estate. Deal Chefman Digital Air Fryer (5 Qt) The Chefman Digital Air Fryer is a great option for those who want to cook more in their air fryer without it taking up too much countertop space. Great Price Dash Tasti Crisp Electric Air Fryer For meals of one or two servings, this compact air fryer is the perfect choice.

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Prime Day 2023 ends tonight and we're still working hard to round up all the best deals of day 2. Down to $164.99, this Prime Day price matches the record low we saw for Black Friday. On select sizes and colors, you can get up to 60% off, the lowest Prime Day price to date. Even with a newer C3 model out this year, this remains a better value, especially at this current Prime Day deal price. This Prime Day deal is the best price we've ever seen, and it's only available by invite for Prime members during Amazon Prime Day.

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Down to $164.99, this Prime Day price matches the record low we saw for Black Friday. $10.14 from Amazon Originally $25.00 Save 59%Prime Day deals: StyleWe've got you covered for head-to-toe deals across the fashion world today. This Prime Day deal is the best price we've ever seen, and it's only available by invite for Prime members during Amazon Prime Day. $12.99 from Amazon Originally $23.99 Save 46%More Prime Day dealsDeal icon An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. You'll also get a bonus of $10 with this Prime Day deal when you use the code "HAPPY" and spend $50.

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Top 5 air fryer dealsThe best Prime Day deals for air fryersYou can cut down on using oils and fats by cooking with an air fryer. Deal Oster Digital Air Fryer Oven with RapidCrisp During Prime Day, the Oster Digital Air Fryer Oven with RapidCrisp is available at a 25% discount. Deal Dreo Aircrisp Pro Air Fryer The Dreo Aircrisp Pro Air Fryer uses space efficiently, making perfect wings and fries without taking up too much counter real estate. Deal Cosori Air Fryer Toaster Oven Ranking as a top pick in our guide to the air fryer toaster ovens, we found that the Cosori 13-Quart Air Fryer Toaster Oven does an outstanding job making frozen fries. Deal Chefman Digital Air Fryer (5 Qt) The Chefman Digital Air Fryer is a great option for those who want to cook more in their air fryer without it taking up too much countertop space.

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☆ Your Fourth of July Cookout will cost you less this year, according to American Farm Bureau
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-27 | by ( Vanessa Yurkevich | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

Families can expect to pay $67.73 for a party of 10, down 3% from last year’s record high, according to a survey from the American Farm Bureau Federation. Families are still feeling the pinch of high inflation along with other factors keeping prices high,” said Roger Cryan, chief economist at the American Farm Bureau Federation. This year’s cookout cost is the second highest on record, following last year’s record setting number — $69.68 for a party of 10. The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF), has been conducting the survey since 2013. Potato prices also rose because of poor growing weather, the Farm Bureau said.

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