Perks and Rec: Prime Day returns with big savings this October

Mark your calendars, deal lovers: Prime Day is back, and it'll be here in just two weeks. If you're looking to get ahead on holiday shopping or just want to get a good deal on your everyday essentials, our deal-hunters are getting prepped to find you the best discounts during Prime Early Access, happening Oct. 11 and 12. 

If you're new to Prime's sales, here's a quick — ahem — primer. Over the course of two days, Amazon will slash prices on tons of products in tech, home, lifestyle, health, and more. Our team will spend these two days scouring the site for the best deals out there on our favorite products, so you know what to skip and when you should press "add to cart." And you'll get some of our best deals in your inbox.

Want to get in on the savings? Sign up for Amazon Prime before the big day. Right now, students and qualifying government assistance recipients can snag a discount on a subscription, and everyone else can get a 30-day free trial to the program. 

Let the countdown begin.

— Sara Beth Bolin, Newsletter Writer