Not all 4th of July deals are great. But a few are pretty sparkling. |
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Happy 4th. The internet is full of sales today. As always, our experts have filtered out the fake discounts and marginal price drops to find you only the worthwhile sales. The deals we’re excited about today include some great straight-leg jeans, an upgraded beach bag, and a versatile Nespresso machine, to name a few.
(And if you’re headed out for a last-minute grocery store run before the barbecue — we’ve got you covered on that, too, below.)
Between flipping those dogs and patties, peruse these good deals→
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Plus: The best ways to block fireworks noise for adults, kids, and pets |
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Ooh-ing and ahh-ing over fireworks is a summertime tradition, but for some people (and pets), they can be a troubling source of fear and anxiety. Whether you want to ensure that your fireworks excursion is as stress-free as possible or you’re worried about your household trying to sleep through another night of rogue pyrotechnics going off outside your window, these expert-recommended tricks can help.
Start with good earplugs→
One last thing: What to bring as an overnight guest |
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Staying overnight with friends this summer? Don’t show up empty-handed.
In this edition of The Gift, Wirecutter gifts expert (and excellent houseguest) Samantha Schoech shared a few words of advice on how to nail your next hostess present:
- It should be easy to travel with. Skip the crystal vase or Key lime pie.
- Consider something that you can enjoy together or is themed in some way to your stay. For a recent trip to her friend’s Italian lake house (lucky), Sam brought insulated wine tumblers to encourage lakeside happy hours.
- And if you don’t know your hosts well, opt for something universal. An elevated take on an everyday item they likely wouldn’t buy for themselves can be a good bet.
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14 overnight host gifts our expert loves→
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