I’m an Amazon Shopping Editor, and These Are the Only October Prime Day Deals You Need to Shop

Photo:Amazon (4) Amazon (4) Fall foliage, pumpkin carving, and cozy clothing are just a few of my favorite parts of autumn. As a shopping editor,Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Dayshas also made that list the past couple of Octobers — and this year is no different. The two-day shopping event is packed withmillions of deals across categories. During the sale, I’m grabbing a handful of items from Yankee Candle, Shark, Apple, and more.

I’ve Been a Shopping Writer for 3 Years — Here’s What I’m Buying from Amazon’s Early Prime Day Sale

Photo:People; Amazon (4)Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days salekicks off on Tuesday, October 8, but you can start saving ahead of schedule.The site’s sale sectionis buzzing with early October Prime Day deals — and I, as a dedicatedAmazon shopping expert, picked out the very best ones to snap up before the big day. I’m swapping my old headphones forApple AirPods Prowhile they’re under $200, picking up apumpkin spice-scented Yankee Candlefor fall, and getting a jump on holiday shopping with thisLego orchid building set.

I’ve Been Gifting Jellycat Stuffies for 20 Years — Now They’re One of 2024’s Hottest Toys

Photo:Nordstrom (2) / Amazon (1) Nordstrom (2) / Amazon (1) Jellycat stuffed animals are set to beone of the hottest toysof 2024. Searches for the Jellycats have increased dramatically of late, with over 450,000 monthly searches in the U.S. this year (compared to just 75,000 in November 2022), and 1.5 million searches globally, according to data from the search engine analytics company Semrush. Over 3,000 Amazon shoppers have bought theBashful Christmas Bunnyjust in the past month and another 4,000 purchased the ever-popularBashful Monkey.

J.D. Vance Compares Kamala Harris to Jeffrey Epstein as Donald Trump Says He’s ‘Better Looking’ Than She Is

From left: Kamala Harris, J.D. Vance and Donald Trump.Photo:Getty(3) Getty(3) Donald TrumpandJ.D. Vanceare facing criticism after making some unorthodox comparisons involving their Democratic opponent, Vice PresidentKamala Harris. On Sunday, Aug. 18, Vance, 40, made an appearance onFox News Sunday, during which he heavily criticized Harris' policies and claimed that Trump’s campaign is doing well, despite the GOP’s concerns about Harris, 59, pulling ahead in the polls. “Giving Kamala Harris control over inflation policy, Shannon, it’s like givingJeffrey Epsteincontrol over human trafficking policy,” Vance said, speaking to host Shannon Bream, who did not respond to the comment.

J.D. Vance Refuses to Acknowledge Donald Trump Lost 2020 Election, Tim Walz Slams 'Damning Non-Answer'

Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance (left) and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz.Photo:Chip Somodevilla/Getty Chip Somodevilla/Getty Ohio Sen.J.D. Vancewould not acknowledge that former PresidentDonald Trumplost the 2020 presidential election during the vice presidential debate with Minnesota Gov.Tim Walzon Tuesday, Oct. 1. Near the end of the debate at the CBS Broadcast Center in New York City, Vance, 40, was asked about the events ofJan. 6, 2021, and Trump’s refusal to accept the 2020 election results.