The 5 best Amazon deals you can get this Friday
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It's finally Friday, and after a longer-than-usual week, we couldn't be more relieved to have made it through to the weekend! To kick-off some much-needed relaxation time, we're checking out several top-notch Amazon deals, which include some Reviewed-approved favorites for less.
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Today's top markdowns include savings on a slow cooker that's perfect for wintertime meals and a highly-rated water bottle that will help you get through all the intense workouts you'll be doing in 2021. Keep scrolling to discover our favorite picks from today's Amazon discounts.
1. Nearly half off: Our No.1 pick for slow cookers
This year, you can forget your Instant Pot and say hello to Reviewed's all-time favorite slow cooker four times over, the Cuisinart Cook Central 6-quart three-in-one multi-cooker. This kitchen appliance normally retails for $299, but today, you can scoop it up for $159.95, giving you a whopping $139.05 in savings. In testing, there was a lot to love about this model: We gave it near-perfect marks for its nearly every facet, from its easy-to-lift handles to its pot, which is made from nonstick aluminum that made it much lighter than traditional ceramic. The control panel, which contains temperature modes and functions, is also completely intuitive. This is no one-trick pony, either: in addition to slow cooking, you can also makes stews, soups and sauces and sauté and steam foods.
Get the Cuisinart 3-in-1 Cook Central 6-Quart Multi-Cooker for $159.95 (Save $139.05)
2. Down 18%: This super fluffy bath mat
It always pays to give your bathroom a mini-makeover. From hand towels to bath mats, upgrading the room's cozy factor can be a big win—and, right now, you can nab one of our favorite bath rugs, the Momentum Home shag bath mat, for 18% below its retail price. Normally $29.99, this discount shaves the price down to $24.69. Featured in our roundup of the best math bats of 2020, we liked this option for its cozy feel. It also dried quickly (albeit due to the fact that it wasn't as absorbent as some of our other picks). It's even machine-washable, though you'd have to let it air dry after cleaning it.
Get the Momentum Home Shag Bath Mat for $24.69 (Save $5.30)
3. Save up to 33%: This water bottle with rave reviews
Whether you're lifting, jogging or enjoying a leisurely stroll, hydration is key. Through today, January 8, only, shoppers in the market for a brand-new water bottle can nab the Takeya Originals vacuum-insulated stainless-steel water bottle from $19.98, which is down 30% from its retail price of $29.99 (note prices vary on the color, while some hues are cheaper at Target). Although we've yet to test out this particular model, we included a similar one, the Takeya classic glass water bottle ($29.12), in our roundup of the best water bottles around for its lead-free construction and silicone-covered base. This discounted option is also BPA-free and boasts 32-ounces of room. It's got a leak-proof spout lid, plus, it's insulated to keep water cold for up to 12 hours, according to the company. Backing it up is a 4.8-star rating from more than 20,000 Amazon shoppers.
4. Save 47%: This cordless wine opener from Cuisinart
The Cuisinart vacuum sealer cordless wine opener is a pretty cool gadget. It comes with a foil cutter, charging base and a wine opener unit that the brand claims is capable of opening up to 80 bottles on a single charge. With a 4.6-star rating from more than 1,200 Amazon shoppers, "it makes life less complicated," according to one of its happy buyers. This small kitchen appliance can be yours today for $39.95, or 47% off its original price.
Get the Cuisinart Vacuum Sealer Cordless Wine Opener for $39.95 (Save $35.05)
5. 15% off: Our best value smart light switch
No smart home would be quite complete without a smart light, and, lucky for you, our pick for the best-valued smart in-wall switch, the Gosund smart light switch, is on sale for 15% off at $14.44. With an affordable price point and breezy installation, this model impressed us because of its polished app and reliability on both iOS and Android devices. Although the material didn't feel super luxurious, it still received high marks, especially because it also works with Amazon Alexa and Google Home.
Get the Gosund Smart Light Switch for $14.44 (Save $2.55)
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