I’m a Shopping Writer, and These Are 9 of My Favorite Pieces to Get During Amazon’s Spring Sale

Kristin Montemarano
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Amazon’s Big Spring Sale has arrived just in time for a good refresh. And as someone who tests heaps of lifestyle items and is always searching for the best deals, I can’t help but pick out a few of my favorite pieces on sale. Whether you’re in the market for cookware essentials or need a new pair of walking shoes, there are so many great options to shop. Score my favorite finds from brands like Lodge, Le Creuset, Brooks and more, with deals up to 42% off.

Editor-Loved Amazon Big Spring Sale Deals

Lodge 10.25-Inch Cast Iron Skillet

<p>Amazon</p>

Amazon

This Lodge skillet will take you through spring all the way into the depths of winter the next year. For warmer months, it’s perfect for sweet fruit cobblers, biscuits, cornbread, one pan dinners, frying fish and even works wonderfully on the grill. My parents own this exact option, and it lasted for years thanks to its durable design. The 10.25-inch size is versatile, since it won’t be too big or too small. It comes with two pour spouts to drain oil or liquid, and a nice long handle with a helper handle to carry it easily. Score it for just $20 right now.

Y Yhy 6-Piece 30-Ounce Pasta Bowl Set

<p>Amazon</p>

Amazon

These pasta bowls are a popular pick for a reason—they’re great quality and priced fairly. I find that the shape is the perfect blend of a bowl and a plate for the best eating experience. They keep everything tucked in, yet there’s plenty of space to dig around the bowl thanks to the big wide opening. I use them most for serving salads, pasta, casseroles and stir fry. They’re also great for breakfast like oats and work well for serving desserts like pie with ice cream, too. They’re microwave- and dishwasher-safe, which is essential for me for fuss-free use. I also love that I get six in a set, so there’s plenty to go around.

Cuisinart 14-Cup Programmable Drip Coffee Maker

<p>Amazon</p>

Amazon

I’ll recommend this coffee maker again and again to anyone who wants something simple, not too expensive and a high-performing option. It does an incredible job at protecting the integrity of my coffee’s flavor, and I love that it's a customizable experience. You can choose the brew strength, the heat settings, and how many cups you want to make. It's easy to use too, as the features are very straight-forward. I can use it just for myself, or make up to 14-cups for multiple people. One of my favorite features is the keep warm setting, which will maintain the temperature of my coffee for up to 2 hours—a hot coffee lover's dream. Shop it on sale now while you can.

Brooks Ghost 15

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Amazon

These sneakers are the updated model of one of my favorite (and Victoria Seaver’s) Brooks shoes. We tested them and ranked them incredibly high among other options on the market, too. I love the Ghost 14 for its lightweight, perfectly cushioned design, and these shoes are no different. The brand updated the width of the shoe, giving your feet a little more breathroom, which we loved. The shoes are still just as comfortable and supportive as the previous model, as well as breathable. It’s a great pick for those who need an everyday shoe that performs.

Le Creuset 6.75-Quart Enameled Cast Iron Signature Round Wide Dutch Oven

<p>Amazon</p>

Amazon

One of my most consistently used pieces of cookware is a Le Creuset Dutch oven. I own two different sizes, and they both prove to be equally as useful. This wide option is no different. It;’s nice and big, with a 6.75-quart capacity, so you can use it for everything like big batches of sauce or soups. I still use mine regularly even in the summer, whether for homemade bread or for preserving. This particular size and shape is great if you want to braise as well, since the bottom has more surface area for searing and sauteing. Shop it on sale in a few colors, like this beautiful shallot or this rich artichaut green.

ToLife Air Purifier

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Amazon

My partner’s apartment is chronically dusty, and he doesn’t have central air so the window is open quite often. For me and my allergies—that’s less than ideal. He recently purchased this air purifier to help filter all of the air that’s passing through, and it has really helped. I love that it has a few different settings, from low to high, depending on how much we need it. I’ve noticed that I’ve been waking up far less stuffed up now that we have it. We both really love the soft sound it makes too, especially during workdays and at night. It’s nearly 40% off right now, just in time for anyone who has raging spring allergies like me.

ThermoPro Candy Thermometer

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Amazon

I rely on this candy thermometer all year round, but in the summer it's essential for things like jams. It’s also great if you want to preserve your food throughout the harvesting season, since you’ll likely need to gauge temperatures for canning. It’s incredibly accurate and easy to read, and hooks right onto small or big pots to constantly gauge for when you need very specific temperatures. It’s also great for frying, which I tend to do a little more often in the summer, whether for French fries, fried fish or even doughnuts. It’s just $20 right now, which isn’t too bad for a tool I practically couldn’t bake or cook without.

Ninja Nutri Pro Compact Personal Blender

<p>Amazon</p>

Amazon

If you’re in the market for a personal blender, I still use and love this Ninja option. It’s been around for a while (I own a previous model), and is a popular favorite for a reason. Its powerful motor blends everything so well, whether I am making my favorite pepita, lime and herb dressing, or if I am blending a thicker strawberry smoothie with frozen fruit. I appreciate the different settings, specifically the pulse option, because they help give you more control. This model comes with two blender cups and a to-go lid as well.

Emile Henry 9-Inch Pie Dish

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Amazon

I am always making pies, but the spring and summertime are some of my favorite months to make them. Whether it’s a lemon meringue, a strawberry rhubarb, a blueberry or a s’more pie, this ceramic Emile Henry dish is the one holding it. It’s incredibly beautiful, thanks to the scalloped edges and sleek white color. I find it performs equally as well, browning my crust and baking my fillings at just the right rate. The inside is slick and easy to release slices from, and cleans up in a cinch too. I also love that it's a little deeper than other standard pie dishes, since I can pile on fillings and toppings for the perfect slices. It’s originally around $60 on many other websites, though you can shop it on Amazon for $42. 

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