Perks and Rec: These everyday essentials are on sale

Sure, there are lots of big, flashy deals available this weekend. But as costs creep up for, well, everything, we’re taking advantage of markdowns to stock up on the things we use every day. We’re talking toilet paper, batteries, laundry detergent and even whitening strips. There are also tons of deals to upgrade things you don’t need to replace every month, but probably should sometime soon, like your water pick or pillows. Grab what you need and watch those savings add up fast. 

Today is Small Business Saturday, so take a minute to grab your favorite local goods to support your community. If you can’t venture out, we suggest shopping small on Etsy or supporting local bookstores through Bookshop. 

I’ll leave you with a few things still lurking in my carts: our favorite Nespresso maker, these colorful clogs and Merit’s entire line of easy-to-apply makeup.  

Happy shopping, 

— Sara Beth Bolin, Newsletter Writer 

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