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Roborock robot vacuum + mop
"It actually truly cleans my house. With kids and a dog, it is such a mess."
See it at AmazonThings we actually use
Twelve things we use every week, in a house with two boys and a dog. Prime Big Deal Days is Oct 6–7; the morning of Oct 6 I'll mark which ones are actually on sale.
Why these: these are ours, in our own words. Where the exact model we own isn't sold anymore, we link the current one and say so. Price ranges shown, not exact prices (checked October 1, 2026); prices change. Some links earn us a commission.
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Ninja Crispi
"I use it every single day, especially because I do not like using microwaves."
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Blueair air purifier
"The air quality in Arizona can be really poor... I like having the peace of mind."
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GE Profile Opal nugget ice maker + side tank
"We only have to fill it up every couple of days, and it's enough to make ice for our entire family."
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BISSELL Little Green
"We use it so much with potty training boys and keeping our furniture looking new."
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Yoto player
"By far one of our most played-with toys... about the only toy that will get them to sit and actually listen to the stories."
See it at Amazon12
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