Household Deals, Sales, and News

Best Buy via eBay offers the Shark Sonic Steam Pocket Mop in White/Blue, model no. SM200, for $49.99 with free shipping. That's the lowest total price we could find by $26. This mop turns tap water into steam to purportedly eliminate 99.9% of germs and bacteria. Its sonic agitation also claims faster cleaning.

As one of its daily deals, Amazon cuts 25% to 96% off a selection of Thanksgiving prep tools, with deals starting from $2.94. Plus, Prime members receive free shipping. (Non-members can spend $35 or more to qualify for free shipping; otherwise, it starts around $5.) Deal ends today.

Target via eBay offers the Oneida Metra 45-Piece Flatware Set Service for Eight for $39.99 with free shipping. That's the lowest total price we could find by $30. It's made of 18/10 stainless steel and includes eight dinner knives, eight salad forks, eight teaspoons, eight dinner spoons, eight dinner forks, and serving utensils.

Time to get that turkey ready! Amazon offers the Masterbuilt Butterball Gen II Extra-Large Indoor Electric Fryer Cooker, model no. 23011114, for $129 with free shipping. That's the lowest total price we could find by $31. This extra-large model cooks up to a 20-lb. turkey and purports to use 33% less oil than conventional fryers. Features include stainless steel construction, temperature control, cooking basket with drain clip, and drain valve.

Target via eBay has the Prelit 6 Foot Alberta Spruce Christmas Tree with Clear Lights for $39.99 with free shipping. The tree is easy to assemble and includes a stand.

Amazon has the Echo, a dedicated, Siri-like speaker system for quick information for $99 shipped via Prime, or $199 for everyone else. You'll need an invitation to order. It’s essentially a speaker unit dedicated to being a voice-control system. It kind of sounds like Siri but in a speaker for a single room instead of in your iPhone. You can set alarms, control music, ask about the weather, search the web, ask questions, and access local news. It streams content via Bluetooth and WiFi. Instead of “Hey Siri,” you say “Alexa” to start speaking the device. Click the provided link to learn more or to request an invitation to purchase.

Walmart offers the Panasonic JetForce Bagless Upright Vacuum Cleaner, model no. MC-UL429, for $134.84 with free shipping. That's the lowest total price we could find by $4. This pet-friendly vacuum features a HEPA filter, onboard extended reach tools, gliding pet brush, and 9X cyclonic filtration.

Electrolux Direct via eBay offers the Electrolux UltraPower Studio Cordless Stick Vacuum, model no. EL3000A, for $197.99 with free shipping. That's the lowest total price we could find by $57. It cleans carpets and bare floors and features Brushroll Clean technology, a 180-degree swivel nozzle, and three power settings.

Hoover Outlet Store via eBay offers its open-box Hoover Air Cordless Series 3.0 Upright Vacuum Cleaner, model no. BH50120, for $169.99 with free shipping. That's the lowest total price we've seen. (It's a current low by $79.) This 9.9-lb. vacuum features up to 50 minutes of battery power, a rinsable filter, and multi-floor cleaning. Deal ends November 3 at 11 am ET. Note: The box may be dented or scratched but the vacuum is new and covered by a full Hoover warranty.

USA World Sales via eBay offers the refurbished KitchenAid Professional 5 Plus Series 5-Quart Stand Mixer in Contour Silver or Black, model no. KV25G0X, for $189.99 with free shipping. That's $83 under the lowest total price for a new one. It features a 450-watt motor, 10-speed control, bowl-lift design, spiral dough hook, and flat beater.

Sears.com has the TG Roll-out Instant Pathway for $34.99 plus shipping.

Simply roll out the path wherever you need it and re-roll when your task is done. Cleans easily with a garden hose. Easy to use, easy to move and easy to store. Imagine creating a path that someone who is blind could follow to get to a specific location outdoors. Maybe a swing or pool far from the home.

Product Features:

Durable Plastic Construction
35 Tiles
105 ConnectorsExpandable and Compatible with Additional Roll-Out Instant Pathways
Rolls
Up for Easy Storage and Transport
Dimensions (Unrolled): 9' 11" x 11.75" x .75"
Dimensions (Rolled): 11.75" x 11.5" x 12.5

I get requests for this product all the time. If you're needing a simple way to mail a package, Independent Living Aids has Free Matter For The Blind Peel-Off Stick-On Labels for $2.95 plus shipping.

No stamping, no ink, just peel a label from the sheet and put it on your letter. The label measures .75" x 2.25" and fits nicely in the area where the postage stamp is usually placed. 30 labels are printed on each of the three sheets.

Sears.com has the Braille Steel Tape Measure - 25 Foot (132*20) for $25.95 plus shipping.

Each foot of this tape measure is brailled and each 6 inch is marked with single raised dots on the lower edge. 6 inch white rigid plastic tactually marked extension helps stabilize ruler for longer measurements. Flexible steel ruler with push-button blade return and lock.

Blind Mice Mart has introduced a new talking thermometer with an expanded range, making it ideal for a multitude of situations. This new thermometer has a temperature range from -58 to 572 degrees Fahrenheit.
The Mice asked for it and it was built!
Cook meats to their proper internal temperatures accurately.
In addition to the kitchen, other recommended uses include
checking bath water, pool, or spa temperatures,
the temperature of the air, or soil temperature. The temperature is spoken by a female voice and batteries are included. It's available for $35.95 plus about $8 for shipping.

Amazon.com has the Mabis Talking Wrist Blood Pressure Monitor for $39.88. With free shipping, we couldn't find it for less elsewhere. It stores up to 120 readings for two people, is bilingual, and offers comparisons to standards set by the World Health Organization.

According to a reader, Amerimark offers a talking atomic clock for $10.49. With about $7 for shipping, we couldn't find a talking atomic clock for less elsewhere. It works in the major U.S. time zones and adjusts for Daylight Savings Time. It requires two C batteries (not included). Update: It looks like it sold out.

Dollarright via Amazon.com has the ClassCo VoiceAnnounce Talking Caller ID Model# 9900CW) for $33.95. With free shipping, we couldn't find it for less elsewhere. This unit allows you to record names for up to 50 numbers, works with most call waiting services, and offers a custom outgoing message feature.

BlindMiceMart.com has the XL-440 Talking Scale for $49.95 plus about $8 for shipping. That's $25 off retail for this 440-pound capacity unit. It also weighs in kilograms.

Independentliving.com has their EZ 3-In-1 Talking Timer for $6.85. With about $5 for shipping, that's $3 off list and the lowest price we could find. It features six alarm sounds and announces the time regularly as it counts down from up to 24 hours. Deal ends March 20.

Buy.com has the Oregon Scientific Talking Blood Pressure Monitor for $38.99. Plus, shipping is free. It not only speak your blood pressure, it will also announce the pulse rate and the mean arterial pressure. A memory function is also included, though we are unsure how well that works with speech. It requires a single AAA battery to run.