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10 Nov 2023

Amazon’s Portable Fireplace Provides ‘Amazing Ambience’ & It’s 10% Off

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Not every space is granted a the luxury of a built-in fireplace, and as the weather cools down, the heating bill usually goes up. Rather than bump up your heater or throw on an oversized parka, a portable fireplace offers a compact solution you can use indoors or outdoors, while potentially helping you save money on your electricity bill — and Amazon’s got one from Houswise that reviewers claim provides “amazing ambience” and “heats up quickly.”

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Bring coziness to your home without having to bundle up with layers of blankets using Houswise’s tabletop fireplace. It’s not only available in two sizes — a large rectangle and small round version — but is currently 10% off, dropping the price down to less than $100. You can also opt for the smaller version at $35. Each use can be personalized to your needs, whether you want to set a comfy ambiance on a cold winter’s day or toast some marshmallows around the fire with your friends.

You can even choose between three different colors — black, gray and white — to help it fit your home’s aesthetic.

Keep reading to shop the deal.

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Houswise Tabletop Fire Pit

$89.99

$99.99

10% off

The tabletop fire pit comes designed with a durable concrete material to insulate the heat and keep the fire from escaping. The bottom is made from a ceramic material to protect your furniture and keep it in pristine shape. No batteries are required when using it, either! Just add in the brand’s fire fuel and it will emit an odorless and toxic-free flame for up to one hour. As an added bonus, you’ll also receive a couple of roasting sticks for s’mores.

For more product recommendations, check out our roundups of the best portable grills, cookware deals and dorm essentials.

18 Oct 2023

Monster Savings: Amazon Drops Portable Speaker 43% Off & It’s ‘Worth Every Penny’

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Prime Big Deals Day may be over, but Amazon is still dancing away with sales — including discounting a Monster portable speaker for 43% off. It’s never too early to start your holiday shopping, and rather than wait until Black Friday or Cyber Monday, the retailer is treating you to a major early deal that’ll make the perfect gift for music lovers, or you can treat yourself to an upgraded speaker.

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From hosting dinner parties, game night or a backyard barbecue, this portable speaker will help keep the tunes going without tying you down to an outlet. One full charge can last up to 12 hours straight and the built-in indicator light will help you track how much battery is left. Did we mention it’s also waterproof? Yep, now if your friend accidentally spills their drink on your precious speaker, it won’t die.

Plus, Prime members won’t have to wait the typical seven-day shipping period to receive the speaker. With a membership, you’ll get free, one-day shipping on practically all items sold on the site. Not a Prime member? Launch your 30-day free trial here.

Keep reading to shop the Amazon deal.

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Monster Blaster 3.0 Portable Speaker

The portable speaker comes in three shades to choose from including black, white and red. When you’re on the go, the top handle makes it easier to move the speaker from place to place while its Bluetooth capabilities mean you can connect it to most smart devices like your phone, tablet and laptop. If you love a strong bass output, then you’ll most likely enjoy the 60W powered subwoofer. Plus, at 43% off it’s dropped to under $200!

Reviewers can’t get enough of Monster’s speaker giving it a 4.5 star rating with one shopper describing it as a “piece of art” while another claimed it’s “worth every penny” for its sound quality and portability.

For more product recommendations, check out our roundups of the best wifi extenders, karaoke microphones and bluetooth earbuds.

17 Oct 2023

Green Day Gets an Igloo Makeover in Newest Collaboration: Shop the ‘Nimrod’ Edition Here

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Green Day wants us to say “Good Riddance” to ordinary coolers and hello to their latest collaboration with Igloo. Now, you can officially crack open a cold one with the members of the punk-rock ’90s band — well, an Igloo KoolTunes Cooler version of them, that is.

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The special-edition design was released on Tuesday (Oct. 17), and was inspired by the band’s popular album Nimrod. Unlike your basic cooler, the Green Day version joins the growing collection of music coolers by Igloo called KoolTunes.

What differentiates a KoolTunes version from any other cooler? The main design component is its Bluetooth built-in speakers that’ll let you blast “Boulevard of Broken Dreams,” “American Idiot” and more of your favorite Green Day songs without having to also carry portable speakers. Plus, one single charge can play up to 10 hours of music, which means you won’t have to hunt for an outlet during your housewarming party or beach day.

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Igloo

Beyond the Green Day cooler’s ability to play music, the hard material features a fade-resistant UV coating that’s also water- and dust-proof to keep it looking fresh and pristine year-round. You can also fill the interior up with up to 26 cans thanks to its 14-quart size. When you go to grab a drink or snack, the lid can swivel open on either side for easier access.

One side features two low-profile 5-watt speakers while the other side features a control panel with buttons including LED status indicator, a charging port and power, Bluetooth pairing and volume buttons. Don’t worry about digging for a charger either, the KoolTunes cooler comes with its own 3-foot cord that you can also take with you on the go.

For more product recommendations, check out our roundups of the best beach chairs, camping gear and travel necessities.

06 Jul 2023

Beach Essentials: 4 Coolers With Speakers to Keep Drinks Chilled — and Blast Your Summer Playlist

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Beach days are basically an essential during the summer, but before you can sprawl out and lounge on the sand, you need to make sure you pack some travel necessities beforehand.

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Spending the day by the water doesn’t just require just a crochet bikini with a towel, you may need some sunscreen, a bucket hat to keep your head cool, a portable speaker and some sips and treats to fill you up. Hand space is limited, though, and the best way to condense everything is through versatile accessories such as a beach cooler with speakers.

Keep your drinks and snacks cool and fresh, and play your favorite songs all at the same time — without having to make an extra trip to the car. Whether you’re throwing a backyard BBQ or just looking to lounge in front of the ocean, a portable cooler with speakers will decrease the amount of things you need to pack no matter where or what you’re doing.

To make sure you find a quality and trendy model to show off, we did the digging and found reviewer-loved styles you won’t want to leave home without.

Keep reading to shop highly reviewed options below.

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Igloo KoolTunes Boombox Cooler

$119.99 $149.99 20% OFF

Igloo is stepping things up with this vibrant cooler featuring two 5-watt built-in speakers that’s Bluetooth compatible and can play up to 10 hours of music on a single charge. Not only that, but it’s currently at the lowest price its been for the past 30 days.

light green cooler with white speakers

Revolve

Sunnylife Beach Cooler Box Sounds

$160

Bring a touch of retro style to your beach setup with Sunnylife’s Beach Cooler. The design can connect with Bluetooth, FM radio, AUX and USB to play your favorite podcasts, audio books, radio shows, songs and more. The model can play up to six hours of audio on a single charge.

Rainbow cooler bag with speakers

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Super Real Rechargeable Speaker Cooler

$89.00

Super Real’s speaker cooler is bringing all the insulation and audio with its colorful yet compact design. Besides speakers for blasting music, it also includes a power bank to charge your phone, allowing you to have your beach dance party and keep your phone fully charged.

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Margaritaville Cooler Bluetooth Speaker

$39.99

Consider this one with Margaritaville vibes. The cooler is packed with insulation to keep your sodas or musician-backed wine nice and chilled. The extra front pocket allows for added storage, while the speakers are built with a bass-pumping punch.

For more product recommendations, check out our roundups of the best swimsuit sales, comfortable sandals and the best travel tote bags.

04 Jul 2023

This Grateful Dead Blanket Is Perfect for Couch Hangs and Festival Hangs Alike

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Summer is here and music fans will want to scoop up this Grateful Dead blanket, which is perfect for backyard hangs, beach days and outdoor concerts alike.

Measuring 60 x 45 inches, the blanket features the iconic Dancing Bears strutting on stage in front of a red curtain. The Grateful Dead skull logo, and hippy-inspired graphics and motifs appear in the background.

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The blanket is great for indoor use (say, as a throw blanket on the bed or couch) but ideal to take outdoors as well. It rolls up easily to tuck into a tote bag or backpack.

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Bioworld Grateful Dead Dancing Bear Blanket

$26.93 $29.44 9% OFF

The blanket is made from a soft and cozy fleece material that’s machine washable. Reviewers say it’s fluffy enough to keep you warm, but lightweight enough to take with you on-the-go. We like keeping one at home to curl up with while watching TV, and keeping one in our car for outdoor hangs.

This blanket is an officially-licensed collaboration between Grateful Dead and Bioworld, a merchandise brand that makes apparel and accessories inspired by everything from Super Mario Bros. to Harry Potter. Regularly $30+, get it on Amazon for just $26 right now. This Grateful Dead blanket makes a great gift idea for fans of the band, and is a great birthday or housewarming gift as well.

This is one of the latest merch releases from the Grateful Dead, who have also released everything from collectible bobbleheads to official portable coolers in recent months.

30 Jun 2023

These Stick-On Patches Are a Chic New Way to Help Heal Mosquito Bites

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Skincare junkies and celebrities alike have long talked up the benefits of acne patches to help rid your face of zits, and now, there’s a way to treat mosquito bites with similar patches.

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The skincare brand All Better Co. is going viral this summer for its Don’t Scratch That patch, a quarter-sized patch that helps prevent you from scratching at pesky mosquito bites while helping to heal and shrink them.

Similar to an acne patch, the stick-on mosquito patches have a clear colorway that lets them blend in easily with any skin tone. The patches are fully waterproof, so you can shower with them on, or even wear them in the water for a beach day or dip in the pool.

All Better Co. uses a soothing tea tree oil formula that helps to reduce redness and itchiness. The formula is safe for all ages, and even for those with sensitive skin. It’s not just for mosquito bites either — the “Don’t Scratch That” patches can help prevent itching from all sorts of bug bites.

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Don’t Scratch That Patches (18-Pack)

$17.00

These tiny patches are individually wrapped to maintain adhesiveness and freshness. You can pick up an 18-pack on Amazon right now for just $17.

Another great mosquito patch option? We like Poof! Patch, which uses calendula (aka marigold flower) to help soothe and heal mosquito bites.

The patches help draw out oil and bacteria, while the formula harnesses the antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties of calendula. The goal: for your mosquito bites to feel less itchy, while speeding up healing.

poof patch mosquito

Poof! Patch

Poof Patch (32-Pack)

$18

While the All Better Co. patches above are simple, clear circles, Poof! Patches come in a number of different designs, with fun magic and astrology-inspired symbols. Get a 32-pack of stickers for just $18 on PoofPatch.com.

Note: These are mosquito patches to help prevent itching and scratching. Amazon also sells mosquito repellent patches that use citronella to help ward off mosquitoes if you prefer not to wear regular bug spray.