As a way to make up for the lack of kids’ sales in my coverage lately, today’s Friday Sales roundup has plenty of deals on everything from a $10 swim hat for babies to a watercolor set (though I’d argue adults can use the later, too). I also found excellent discounts on some boring-but-necessary essentials, including our best teeth-whitening strips and a $40 handheld vacuum. If you’re after beauty, everything is 20 percent off at Paula’s Choice — but only until tonight, so hurry. And Nordstrom’s Half-Yearly Sale, which ends on Sunday night, has plenty of beauty and fashion finds. (I’ve been seeing some of the best deals go quickly at Nordstrom, though, so I’d advise not waiting until Sunday to shop.)
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Amazon is having an oddly specific Made in Italy sale, which, in addition to seemingly every flavor of Sanpellegrino, includes a lot of sunglasses. If you can’t make it to the Riviera this summer, at least you can look the part with these half-off Ray-Bans.
The aforementioned Pellegrino, now 20 percent off for the unflavored pack. If you prefer flavor, all other packs are 15 percent off.
The perfect gift for the impossible-to-shop-for dad who wants to achieve a sub-ten-minute Wednesday crossword. It’s 30 percent off (along with a lot of other nice Father’s Day gifts) at Chronicle Books with the code YAYDAY30. (It’s happens to be discounted 26 percent at Amazon, too.)
Everlane is offering 25 percent off all men’s styles for Father’s Day, too. We are big fans of their basic tees (for men and women), but for something slightly dressier, I like this breezy linen shirt.
Another nice, practical Father’s Day gift. These are 40 percent off when you buy them in this gray, blue, and teal trio.
Nordstrom’s Half-Yearly Sale ends on Sunday night. I’ve been covering the sale all week, but as time is ticking, I’m including a few of the very best picks from the sale here. This slip isn’t that Skims dress, but it’s close enough — and still on sale in all sizes.
I’m surprisingly into these mint-green Dr. Martens, which are $84 off.
This petite purse was our fashion writer Ambar Pardilla’s birthday gift to herself last month — and it’s still on sale. She was especially charmed by the moire lining, which looks like wood grain.
Our best-in-class teeth-whitening strips are on sale for a very Prime Day-level price.
Everything at Paula’s Choice is 20 percent off until tonight, but select products, including this Strategist-favorite rosacea-soothing azelaic-acid serum, are $29 through June 18.
Dieux is offering Strategist readers 20 percent off both its (already-discounted) Angel Eyes and Glow Gospel bundles. The Angel Eyes set includes the all-in-one Auracle eye cream — which we named our best less-expensive pick for fine lines — and the brand’s culty reusable under-eye masks.
Strategist writer Kitty Guo recently updated our mega-list of all the best beauty products on sale right now and included this easy-to-use at-home sugar kit. It’s 25 percent off just in time for swimsuit season.
Follow up any waxing or shaving sesh with this pubic-hair oil that’s particularly good at preventing razor bumps.
There’s a very rare sitewide sale going on at Sonos, which Amazon is price-matching. Now’s your chance to get a deal on the brand’s nice-looking, Strategist-recommended speakers. I’ve had the One — which is very similar to the Era 100 pictured here — since 2018, and the audio is just as crystal-clear as it was the day I got it.
The OG handheld vacuum from Black+Decker is finally on sale again.
Strategist senior writer Liza Corsillo forwarded me a lot of nice kids clothes she found on sale this week — like this sun-and-swim hat from the Strategist Baby Registry that’s just $10 right now.
A robust kit of watercolor pencils and paper to keep kids occupied over summer break. (Or for any adult looking to flex their creative muscles.)
For her son’s second birthday, Strategist writer Lauren Ro couldn’t resist snapping up this celestial costume from Sarah’s Silks. Her kids enjoy “thwacking the foamy sword” and “pretending they’re slaying dragons.”
Little ones can plant and harvest pretend vegetables with this 31-piece gardening play set, which comes with a rolling storage cart.
Finally, a fresh summer ’fit for your fur baby.
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