Who doesn't love a bargain? I certainly do – but I can still feel an amount of 'deal fatigue' when it comes to large shopping events such as Amazon Prime Day. There's something about being confronted with an endless wall of deals that makes the whole thing overwhelming, making it far too easy to be sucked into buying products that I originally had no particular interest in.
However, I've come up with the perfect strategy to stop myself from over-consuming this year's Amazon Prime Day deals (opens in new tab). I've created a wishlist of the products that I want to buy and I've promised myself that I won't deviate from this list.
Not only does this mean that I'll be less tempted by other products, but I'll also be less likely to even come across them. This list will ensure that I'll head into Amazon Prime Day with a purpose, specifically searching for a product rather than mindlessly scrolling through the thousands of deals that have already flooded the site.
If you're keen to avoid over-consumption this Amazon Prime Day, why not create a wishlist of your own before you head over to Amazon (opens in new tab) itself. You'll still enjoy the thrill of seeking out a great deal, but you won't wake up the next day with a shopping hangover filled with regret.
My Amazon Prime Day wishlist
1. Laptop stand
This is actually a product that I already bought (opens in new tab) the day before Prime Day officially began, as I've been perching my laptop on a stack of magazines for far too long. While I've been well aware of the ergonomic need for a laptop stand for a few years, I just couldn't bring myself to invest in one of the metal monstrosities that are often on offer. However, when I saw this stylish SAMDI laptop stand on sale, I knew that it was finally time to give my desk a makeover.
(opens in new tab)2. Robot vacuum
Any fellow dog owners will likely understand why this particular product is on my wishlist! With a long-haired border collie in the house, constant vacuuming is the name of the game. A robot vacuum is the perfect product to save me oodles of time and keep my floors free from the clouds of dog hair that often haunt it.
(opens in new tab)3. Steam mop
Along the same lines, I've also been hankering after a steam mop for a long time. With a dog that loves launching herself into the stinkiest patches of mud that she can find, mopping my kitchen floor feels like a Sisyphean task that will never end. However, a steam mop would certainly make it easier (and provide much more cleaning power than my manual mop does now).
(opens in new tab)4. Air purifier
As someone that suffers with hayfever during the summer months, an air purifier has been on my to-buy list for a few years now. While I can't control how much pollen enters my system when I'm outside, being able to reduce it within my home will go a long way to reducing my symptoms and helping me sleep better at night!
(opens in new tab)5. Coffee machine
With my current coffee machine looking a little worse for wear, I've been thinking about investing in a new machine for a while. It's hard to think of an appliance that gets more use, so I've been considering upgrading from the current Nespresso machine I have to something a little more fancy…
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