Jessica Leigh Mattern
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I Shop Amazon for a Living, and These Are My 12 Best Discoveries So Far This Year
Our shopping editor revealed the best Amazon finds she's tested so far this year, including kitchen tools, furniture, stylish clothes, and more. And almost all of these clever, elevated products are under $50. → Read More
I Shop Amazon for a Living, and These Are the 15 Things I'm Buying This Prime Day
Amazon's Prime Day sale is huge, so to make your shopping easier, Real Simple's shopping editor curated the best deals that she's buying before the sale ends on July 13. These Amazon finds include beauty, home, and fashion favorites all under $100. → Read More
The Best (and Only) 75 Amazon Prime Day Deals You Need to Know About This Year
Amazon Prime Day 2022 has more than one million deals running from July 12 through 13, and these are the 75 best from the massive sale. Top brands are included, like Le Creuset, Apple, iRobot Roomba, Kate Spade, and Cuisinart. → Read More
I Shop Amazon for a Living—and Here's Everything I'm Getting From Its Early Prime Day Sale
Amazon already has thousands of early Prime Day deals that will save you up to 50 percent on Cerave night cream, Free People dresses, Supergoop! skincare, ClosetMaid organizers, and more. These editor-loved deals on home decor, kitchen items, beauty products, and summer clothes start at $7. → Read More
I Shop Amazon for a Living, and This $25 Top Is My Most-Worn Piece
Amazon has thousands of T-shirts for men and women, but this customizable Made for You T-shirt is the best, according to a shopping editor. The design service lets shoppers choose fabric, fit, color, and length for its classic cotton T-shirt and new athletic style. → Read More
The 35 Best Deals Hiding Among Amazon's Early Access Prime Day Sale
Amazon launched early Prime Day 2022 deals weeks before the return of its annual event on July 12 and 13, giving shoppers time to save and beat the rush. There are early access sales on Bissell vacuum cleaners, Apple AirPods, Le Creuset cast iron dutch ovens, and more popular, highly rated finds. → Read More
People Always Rave About My Mom's Clean House, so I Asked Her to Share Her Favorite Cleaners
Real Simple's shopping editor curated the nine best cleaning products and cleaning gadgets from Amazon that will keep your home clean and tidy. The list includes pet cleaners, robot vacuum cleaners, and spray cleaners from Bissell, Roomba, Method, Nature's Miracle, and more. → Read More
These Are the 45 Amazon Deals Worth Shopping From Its Huge Memorial Day Sale
Amazon's Memorial Day 2022 sale is here with deals on iRobot Roomba robot vacuum cleaners, Revlon One-Step hair stylers, Hotel Sheets Direct cooling bamboo sheets, and more. These are the best savings offered in Amazon's home, kitchen, beauty, electronics, and clothing departments. → Read More
I Shop Amazon for a Living—and Here's Everything I'm Getting From Its Big Memorial Day Sale
Amazon's Memorial Day sale 2022 launched early with thousands of deals on summer must-haves like beach bags, sunscreen, summer dresses, and more. These are the best markdowns to shop now, according to an Amazon shopping editor. → Read More
I'm Very Picky About Swimsuits, but This Amazon One-Piece Has Been My Favorite for Years
Our Amazon shopping editor tested the Hilor one-piece swimsuit with 13,000 five-star ratings, and it lives up to the hype. The editor-loved women's bathing suit is on sale in time for summer and now comes in new colors. → Read More
I Shop Amazon for a Living—and This Pillow With 5,000 Five-Star Ratings Changed the Way I Sleep
Our Amazon shopping editor tested this Casper pillow, and here's their honest review of the sleeping pillow with 5,000 five-star ratings. The supportive but soft pillow is the best option at Amazon and it's just $65. → Read More
What's Trending in Home Decor? These 4 Color Palettes, According to Amazon
Amazon revealed a series of color palettes that are trending for home decor in 2022, including neutral color palettes and bright color palettes. These under-$200 ideas are easy, simple ways to make your home feel fresh without expensive renovations. → Read More
I Shop Amazon for a Living, and These Are My Favorite Gifts for Mother's Day
Our Amazon shopping editor curated a list of the best Mother's Day Amazon gifts that are loved by her own mother and grandma. These unique and thoughtful gift ideas include affordable under-$70 finds, like Voluspa candles, Kendra Scott jewelry, and Honest Beauty eyeshadow palettes. → Read More
I Shop Amazon for a Living, and I Can't Stop Talking About These Clever Food Containers
Real Simple's shopping editor loves these Zip Top containers for packing snacks and meals. The reusable food storage bags are made with microwave-, dishwasher-, and freezer-safe silicone, making them great for travel and easy to clean. → Read More
I Shop Amazon for a Living, and Here's Everything I'm Buying for Spring—All Under $70
Our Amazon shopping editor curated a list of their favorite finds for the season, including spring dresses for women, spring decor, and more. Everything is under $70, including maxi dresses, kitchen cooking utensil sets, and knife block sets. → Read More
I Shop Amazon for a Living—and I Can't Stop Raving About These Hybrid Bowl Plates
Real Simple's shopping editor and Amazon reviewers agree that these are the best hybrid bowl plates, also known as blates. These Sweese dinner bowls are clever, practical, and elegant, and they're on sale right now. → Read More
The Amazon Store You Should Bookmark If You Have Trouble Sleeping
Amazon launched a new store devoted to sleep hygiene and health in time for the start of daylight saving time. It's packed with things to help you sleep better, like support mattresses, cooling bed sheets, comfortable pillows, and more. → Read More
I Shop Amazon for a Living, and These Are the 7 Things I'm Buying From Its New Sustainable Collection
Amazon is elevating its sustainability efforts with a new line, Amazon Aware, which offers eco-friendly clothing, bedding, beauty products, and more for under $80. Shoppers can get organic cotton sheets, duvet covers, T-shirts, and pajamas that are part of its Climate Friendly program. → Read More
The 40 Best Deals Scattered Throughout Amazon's Huge Presidents Day Sale
Amazon's Presidents Day Sale 2022 features thousands of deals on furniture, mattresses, kitchen appliances, and electronics. Top brands and items like Roomba robot vacuums, Revlon One-Step hair brushes, Zinus mattresses, Apple AirPods, and Adidas sneakers are included. → Read More
7 Incredibly Handy Items That Just Launched on Amazon—All Under $50
The best Amazon finds and new releases to arrive in Amazon's Launchpad storefront are all designed to make your life a little easier, smoother, and safer. These genius finds include Sneakerasers cleaning sponges, Airbolt Smart Locks, LifeSafe fire extinguishers, and more. → Read More