Our Prime Big Deal Days Favorites

Like many of you, we try to focus on experiences over things, but there are certain items that have helped make those experiences easier and more fun over the years. These are things that are useful, durable, and stand the test of time when it comes to family travel.

I’d always prefer to get them on sale when possible, so I’m sharing in case it helps save you some time and money, and make it easier for you to enjoy some amazing family adventures, too!

Deals from Other Retailers

Here are a few deals from other places this week!

• Walmart
• Target Circle Week
• 50%-70% off clearance at Old Navy
• Priceline: Save 15% on Hotel Express Deals – We love using Priceline for discounts on these purchases, and the savings are up to 40%, plus this extra discount. Save an EXTRA 15% on Hotel Express Deals using code: SAVINGSDAY15

Prime Big Deal Day Deals 2024

Here are a ton of really good deals on items we use and love – I hope it saves you some money while addressing a need. They’re perfect for an upcoming trip, to save for winter holiday gifts, adding to a friend birthday gift bin (I hate having to run out for a gift last minute!), or holding onto for a special summer day.

Travel Items

• Universal Travel Adapter – A must if you travel internationally – we have several we always take. Love that this one has USB & USB-C ports, too.
• Mini white noise machine – my favorite tiny white noise device that’s amazing for travel!
• Mini portable charger – super small and lightweight and plugs directly into phone without a cord (2 pack for iPhones before 15, iPhone 15 / android mini portable charger)
• Lightweight expandable suitcase – durable and doesn’t use up a ton of weight for the suitcase itself. We’ve used in both carry on and checked sizes for years.
• Hanging Toiletries Bag – love for containing everyone’s toiletries, and we have another that is the very best way to organize kid travel activities
• Magnetic phone ring holder – helps me drop my phone less 😉
• 4-pack of AirTag holders – we use these all the time for our AirTags
• No Eye Pressure Sleep Mask – Dan swears by these and sleeps with them at home and when traveling
• Folding 3-in-1 Travel Charging Dock – I love taking this along to charge my phone, AirPods, and watch all in one spot
• Cincha Luggage Strap – super helpful for keeping a bag secured to your luggage
• Portable, Reusable Straw – these metal straws that come with their own case and cleaner are perfect travel gift for someone who cares about the earth.
• Small Dry Bag – we got a couple dry bags when in the Philippines and they are SO useful. Perfect if you’ll be near water to keep important things like phones and passports safe and dry.
• Toothbrush Covers – these toothbrush covers will ALWAYS get used and it’s always nice to have fresh ones. A perfect little gift that’s a travel essential.
• Wet Bag – these wet bags are great for containing swimsuits or any other wet items when traveling, especially if you need to pack up before hitting the road.

Road Trip

• Portable Jump Starter – an absolute must for every single car, especially if you’ll be on a road trip (but we keep one in ours for everyday). So helpful in an emergency.
• Portable Tire Inflator / Air Compressor – amazing deal on this one that we love and that has saved us more than once when we’ve had a flat on the road. 88k positive reviews don’t lie.
• Digital Tire Pressure Gauge – keep one of these in the glove box!
• USB Car Charger – my phone battery always dies quickly, especially if I’m looking up maps when road tripping. This little adapter is great for charging in the car whether going on a road trip from home or renting a car at a destination.

Children’s Items

• Car seat luggage strap – This strap is so simple but amazing for attaching your car seat to a suitcase to make it easy to get it through the airport
• Bubblebum Inflatable Booster – this is super convenient and lightweight and perfect to keep kiddos safe in the car when traveling. Really good deal.
• Visual timer – We use these all the time for music practice, clean up, screens, and more.
• Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza – One of our VERY favorite family games and perfect for travel. Says ages 8+ but we’ve had kids as young as 3 play and enjoy it.
• LCD Drawing Tablet – These are so great for travel – my kids use them constantly. Under $3 each – grab extra for gifts!
• Mini magnetic tiles – we love the regular version at home, and the minis are perfect for travel. Great deal and would make a perfect gift.
• Door Stop Alarm – we once had a toddler manage to get out of a hotel room in the wee hours of the morning. Fortunately, everything was fine, but having one of these is a very good idea.
• Stem activity book – got several of these books (they have chemistry, construction, etc.) years ago and they’re still in use. We even shipped them to London! Never seen the price this low.
• Gorgeous animals book – was T’s Chistmas book last year. I paid more than twice this price and it’s been worth every cent.
• Play clay – didn’t really get why this clay is so much better but I trusted and got it for the kids’ stockings last year. Turns out it’s as awesome as everyone says.
• Yoto mini – we love our Yoto player so much. They sold out before the holiday season ended last year so if you’re in the market, I’d grab it at this price now.
• Art set – we gave K this art set several years ago for her birthday and it’s gotten so much love. We’ve also gifted it to several friends.
• Retractable markers – I grabbed these. It’ll be great to not lose caps when traveling!
• Rock tumbler – we gave this rock tumbler to K for Christmas a couple years ago and it was a big hit. Warning that it is LOUD – we stuck it in the garage to run.
• Human Body Activity Book – an activity book is always a winner and we really love this one about the human body. Fun and also educational. An amazing deal right now!

Outdoor Gear

• Camelbak Mini Mule – LOVE this little hydration backpack for my younger kiddos (starting around age 3 or 4) or even for myself if I just need to carry some water and snacks on a trail.
• Ultralight camping shovel
• Dan’s Favorite Sun Hat at stocking stuffer price
• Portable soap sheets – super convenient for travel or when outside
• Great socks – I really love these wool blend socks. Not as high quality as my Darn Toughs but an amazing price and maybe even more comfy. Great stocking stuffer and cute with boots.
• Rumpl puffy, lightweight recycled blankets – great for hiking/camping (also directly on their site HERE). We are obsessed with their outdoor picnic blankets, also on sale.
• Favorite hiking sandals for women (lots on sale HERE, too – some as little as $30!!!)
• The BEST shoes for kids who love being outdoors – extra 25% off all sale styles. Use code KEENDAY25 for double the savings!
• Bug Bite Thing – if you’re traveling somewhere buggy, you definitely want to take this thing along. It sucks venom out to minimize irritation and swelling. Dan swears by it!

Women’s Fashion

• Minimal belt bag diaper bag – My very favorite bag for travel. Small and compact but has a compartment for wet wipes, fold-out changing pad, credit card slots, room for snacks/sunglasses/etc.
• Favorite no-show socks that DO NOT slip down
• Wrap-front swimsuit – One of my top 3 swimsuits that I’ve worn super frequently for the last 4 years and it’s held up great. I have the orange color block version.
• Half-sleeve midi dress – I adore this dress and have had it in navy & green for a couple years. This is the lowest price I’ve seen!
• Fave swim cover up that doubles as a top when traveling
• The maternity swimsuit I LOVED
• Lip mask – this lip sleeping mask is viral for a reason. I’ve used it for at least 5 years and still love it.

Home

• BEST pillow in all the land – I seriously love this thing so much. I’ve had mine for years and brought it with me to London because it’s just that good. Truly life changing.
• Fave multipurpose scissors
• BEST vacuum. Bought a 220V version here in the UK. None better, I will die on this hill.
• Splendor – amazing price on my favorite game of all time
• Bentgo stainless steel leak-proof lunchbox – these are our faves and we even brought them to London with us
• Klask – I’ve head such great things about this game and ordered it as a family gift this year.
• Satin Pillowcase – travel can be rough on hair, especially if it’s curly or textured. A satin pillowcase can really help, and weighs almost nothing to take along. This one is really affordable and has terrific reviews.