October is here! The decorative gourds are out; the jack-o-lanterns are carved, much to the delight of the neighborhood squirrels; and your homemade Halloween costumes are… a work in progress. (The hot glue guns are out, as are those damn squirrels that have chomped all the pumpkins on my porch to bits.)
Another thing that the spookiest season brings? Amazon’s October Prime Big Deal Days! That’s right, the e-commerce behemoth is back with another round of sales October 7–8, and thankfully you don’t need to go trick-or-treating for killer deals. Load your cart the way you used to fill a pillowcase with candy as a kid. You can even add candy to your digital shopping basket, because you’re an adult now (and luckily some of my favorite gummy bears are on sale for Prime Day). Who’s going to tell you no? Get the candy if you want it!
We already shared some of the fab early Prime Day deals worth grabbing (many are still on sale, so check out that link), but as is the case with Prime Day, there are always more. Just in time for the coziest season, we’ve selected top-notch products that are ideal for baking, roasting, resting, and gift giving, like a multi-use cordless hand blender that’s ready to get to work this soup season, fancy-smelling hand soap for bougie-fying your kitchen sink, and an ice machine that’s tailor-made for the iced coffee all year round set.
Let’s get into the treats, no tricks!
Glass food storage (for all the leftovers that’ll fill up the fridge)
We’re entering prime Big Eating Season™. That means it’s also cooking-stuff-in-huge-batches season. That means leftovers. I’m guessing you’ve lost a few storage containers this year (as is customary), so it’s the perfect time to stock up on Pyrex glass storage containers. This 12-piece set with lids is 20% off. Bonus: these charming glass bowl containers are also on sale.
Pyrex Simply Store glass food storage container set
I’ve been getting super into meal prep of late, and after gilding my fridge with every kind of storage container (yes, including, the ones that allow me to live out my The Bear fantasy), the simplicity of these standard Pyrex ones can’t be beat. The lids stay on and don’t accumulate any food odors, and I like that they’re clear so I can see what’s inside at an easy glance. I honestly can’t have enough of these on hand. — ED
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The affordable amazing-smelling hand soap that’s a Le Labo dupe
Fancy hand wash has been ruling my life, but the extra nice ones are a splurge I simply cannot make while entering the holiday season with 10 nieces and nephews to buy gifts for. Thankfully Method’s gel hand soap in their vetiver-amber scent is not only a spot-on dupe for Le Labo’s uber popular $85 Santal 33 hand soap, but also on sale for 16% off. There’s Santal at home!
Method Gel Hand Soap, Vetiver + Amber (3 Pack)
It feels illegal to know about this was the thought I first had upon smelling Method’s Vetiver + Amber hand soap, which is a shockingly successful dupe for Le Labo’s $83 Santal 33 hand soap, which has become something of an olfactory icon, known for its ability to deliver my personal holy trinity of scent profiles: woodsy, sweet, and slightly spicy. A single bottle of Method’s suds will cost you under $8 on Grove, but I recently bought this three-pack on Amazon to make sure my kitchen and restroom are well-stocked – plus, it’s always nice to have a spare bottle as a host gift.
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The dreamy, design-y coffeemaker with a cult following
Technivorm’s Moccamaster coffee machine has long been an object of the Eater staff’saffection. I, myself, took advantage of July’s Amazon Prime Day sale to finally call one my own, and I’m so happy I did. Its sexy mid-century modern design makes it a countertop stunner, and, of course, it brews a gorgeous cup of drip coffee. This crowd fave in the brushed silver is once again on sale for 33% off. Java heads, get into it.
Technivorm Moccamaster Select 10-Cup Coffee Maker (Brushed Silver)
The Technivorm Moccamaster was designed in the Netherlands in 1968, and embodies so much of what makes Scandinavian mid-century modern design iconic. The coffee machine was given a satisfyingly modular, serviceable design (I love that it still includes a hot plate), and the machines remain service-based to date (meaning: if anything ever breaks, you can contact the team or easily find a replacement part online). It’s not cheap, but it really is a machine that can last for decades (one family friend has owned one for almost 10 years). Moccamasters are also free of BPA and phthalate plastics (no wonder Gwyneth Paltrow has one in her Montecito guest house). And while the machine comes in a variety of colorways, it’s the warm, slightly nostalgic apricot option that is more than $50 off for Amazon’s big spring sale.
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A Vitamix ready for your all your blends
Whether you’re liquifying blueberries for smoothies, root veggies for a fragrant soup, or chocolate and malt for an indulgent dessert, the Vitamix Propel Series 750 Blender is up for the challenge. This big boy has a devoted following for a reason. It’s sturdy, handles large-capacity blends with ease while remaining petite enough to fit in a cabinet, and has a self-cleaning function for those of us who loathe to scrub strawberry pulp off blender blades. All worth it at 41% off.
Vitamix Propel Series 750 Blender (64 oz.)
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Soup season’s greatest secret weapon
KitchenAid’s cordless hand blender does all of the same work of chopping, blending, whipping and more while taking up less space in your cupboards or on your countertop than one of this big ol’ blenders. And with its cordless blender base, you can easily emulsify veggies in the pot to knock out a creamy soup. That 20% discounted price is dropping right on time.