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Prime Day!

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Get out ya wallets! It’s PRIME DAY!

Some of my absolute favorite items are on a deal this Tuesday & Wednesday – July 16-17 so grab ’em while they’re still here!

For Lounging around the house –

Krispy Kreme K-Cups for your Kuerig – 5% off so you’re ready to cruise the rest of these items

Goody’s Powder – for your hubby when all the boxes start showing up, he’s gonna have a headache, backache, etc. from lugging all your new stuff inside.

I absolutely LOVE this 3-light level lamp, It was super easy to put together – just plug and go! It’s adjustable so if you’re crafting, creating, etc. – it’s an awesome option and it’s 70% off for Prime Day! ($20.98). I put this desk together all by myself too! (insert proud emoji) It came with all the tools necessary; screws, wrench, etc. and has a built in plug on the desk face for easier access. Just make sure you put it in front of your wall plug and plug it in! And if you need some super light & fun earrings like you see in the photo – Check out my Etsy Shop (MelMaid)!

HOLY Heavenly comfort – this knit matching set is THE most comfortable thing I’ve put on my body this year. I have it in Blue, but the Kakhi and Black are on Prime Day deal for $19.35 (63% off!)

My other home lounge clothing option has a little more free-flow to it, this smooth and soft Katfan is AMAZING for that just-out-of-the-shower-lotion-ed-up-treat-yo-self night. PLUS it’s $24 (20% off!).

This Long Line Sports Bra is SO comfortable weather you’re actually working out, or didn’t really want to put on a full bra & shirt. I’ve worn this with so many different outfits and it’s lightly padded already.

For the People to see – Work & Resort Wear

I have these pants in both black AND pink. They are a heavier quality fabric, but I get SO many compliments every time I wear them. They have an awesome side “cargo” pocket in addition to ACTUAL hip pockets, but are still formal enough to wear to the office. They’re $31.99 (30% off) I’ve also thrown this belt on with them for the perfect little detail $11.91 (20% off)

If you have hair long enough to put back in a ponytail, you HAVE to check out these KooShoo brand hair ties, headbands, and scrunchies. They’re a small husband/wife company who makes sustainable hair accessories! Organic, Biodegradeable, and Plastic free. While I have fine hair, I have a lot of it, so I love the wide flat hair ties ($7.99 for 5 – 20% off), the thick rounded ones ($10.39 for 8 – 20% off) , AND the headbands (not on prime day deal but $9.99) are perfect for my pea-sized head to stay on for a full rigorous workout.

Need a light and flowy outfit for that Island Vacation? This 2-piece set is oh so comfortable, doesn’t stick to you (I sweat), and may get a few admiring whistles as you walk by. I wore this in Jamaica in early January and was handing out the link to everyone who complimented it! $31.49 (30% off!) – I’m a curvier girl with a bootay – I ordered an XL with hip measurement of 50(ish).

With 4.3 stars out of over 23,000 ratings – this dress can’t be wrong for the price! $27.99 (20% off) for your free flowing casual maxi-dress.

I love a one-shoulder moment – with a smocked top and the billowing tiers – This dress may be your go-to for after beach fun, Sunday brunch, or just going to Target! $29.98 (39% off!)

I am OBSESSED with this swimsuit – I already have it in 2 colors, AND I’ve purchased another for my sister. It’s the perfect coverage and support while remaining comfortable. Just remember to put your sunscreen on under the mesh stripes or you’ll come out striped like Tony the Tiger!! $15.19 (20% off)

Feel like throwing something on quick that’s a Halara dupe?! This tennis dress has built in shorts & pockets on both hips for easy running around. The only downside, is that it’s a full piece, so yes – you will have to take the whole thing off to pee. I actually wore this for my Wedding Rehearsal/walk through & while getting hair & makeup done! It worked perfectly under my Etsy found tulle glamour robe. So What if I’m *extra*. $30.39 (20% off)

For the Ladies –

Have you heard all the stories coming out about tampons recently? Little scary huh? You know what’s less scary?! Swapping over to a cup, I did it a year ago and OMG has it changed my life. Thanks to another scuba diver for urging me to try it – I like this brand (I tried a few; diva cup, saalt, and Peachlife) and found that this PeachLife Inc. version has the best options size-wise and comfort wise (flexibility of the silicone) for me. Why not give it a try for the same price as a box of tampons? 12-hour wear, no TSS complications, NO it’s not going to get “lost” UP THERE. I haven’t had any leaks or massacre hands yet either. The little o-ring at the pull makes for the easiest removal of all the options I tried. $14.24 for one (25% off!)

Have those baby flyaway pieces that bug you all day? This Hair Wax Stick is perfect to give you that slicked back look without having to pull out the 80’s gel. My husband even uses this for his hair – he’s growing it out 😉 4.3 rating out of 43,000+ users can’t be a glitch – Prime day deal for $7.58 (24% off)

Another 33,000+ users influenced me to purchase these bottle cleaner tabs 6 months ago – THANK GOODNESS. We have an old camping coffee thermos that is the DEVIL to get to the bottom of – no scrubber wand is long enough! But these babies?! heck yea they work. $7.59 on Prime Day (5%)

For the Gents –

Guys, we know you work hard – sometimes we can just smell it. Do us a favor and pack some of these in your toolbox? DudeWipes – 5% off on Prime Day ($8.53 for a 3-pack)

Ready for that Summer pearly white smile? Crest 3-D White Strips 35% off meaning you could be THIS CLOSE to a whiter smile for $29.99. Or in the words of Mitch Hedberg – I’ll just get a tan instead.

Guys – we know you love your hats (we do too!) and to keep them fresh without that sweat line between the bill and your forehead – try these bad boys out. A Sweat Liner that prevents stains, and Odor. Just don’t forget it’s in there if you throw your hat in the wash… it won’t work after that wash session. $20.00 for 3 (20% off)

Don’t get stuck with a dead battery! This car jump starter is compact enough to be stashed under the seat and will save you when your car battery dies in that inopportune moment. We have one and we’ve used it for ourselves and friends/strangers more than once. 2500Amp jump starter for 8.0L gas and 7.0L Diesel engines. $59.46 (37% off – perfect Christmas gift!)

Tech –

Ladies, again… why is it that when we move in with someone – we become the keepers of EVERYTHING inside the house? I don’t know about you, but my husband would lose his head if it wasn’t attached. Wallet? Keys? Hat? pfft, good luck finding those if I’m not home. We’ve used the Tile slims in his wallet for a a while now – it connects to your phone and gives you GPS coordinates but these battery replaceable Samsung Galaxy SmartTags are fabulous for our keys. $68.19 for 4 (32% off – *adds to cart*)

Need a little extra counter space or outlet accessibility? The one-stop shop for your Amazon Echo, plus 5 regular outlets, 3 USB outlets, and 1 USB-C space wall charger. Make it your Tech/gadget charging corner without taking up that oh-so-cluttered countertop. Or for that extra desk space in your office.

With a Dog who’s FAVORITE phrase is “Car Ride?” this little magic eraser Portable Bissell is a LIFESAVER for our car upholstery. I also tested it on dining room chairs for my mother, and small spots on our carpet. I LOVE the compact-ness of this thing and have realized my age when I get excited about cleaning supplies. You’ll love it too. $81.99 (34% off)

Add a little Fairy Magic to your yard! These oh so cute fairy Solar Garden Lights come in a 4-pack for you to place around your space. $23.73 on a lightning deal (41% off)

We love our security! And Ring Devices are just one of the few items on the Prime Deals! Blink cameras (indoor/outdoor) are also available! Both require a subscription to keep your photos/videos – but it’s worth it for peace of mind.

Ring Floodlight Cam with Motion Sensing – $119 (40% off)

Ring Video Doorbell – $149.99 (35% off)

Ring Battery Doorbell – $99.99 (33% off)

Ring Spotlight Cam – 109.99 (35% off)

Blink Outdoor 4 Camera System – 5 cameras, wireless, with 2-year battery life! $159.99 (60% off!)

For your Body/Skin

PUT. ON. THE. SUNSCREEN! And use one that doesn’t include these terrible chemicals which are wrecking our oceans/water sources. Stream2Sea is one of my absolute FAVORITE companies – they are a Florida Based company with an amazing female founder/CEO. Her background in chemical engineering has allowed her to create these amazing mineral formulas to help our oceans and are safe for your skin. If you miss the Prime Day Sale, you can still get 10% off by using the code DiveIn or using my affiliate link here! There’s also a BOGO 50% off Coupon! Put the items in your cart and add the coupon PRIMEDAY to cash in! Some of their items on sale are:

Leave-In Conditioner (SMELLS SO GOOD) – Pack of 3 travel size $13.56 (20% off)

SPF 40 in a recyclable tin – $19.96 (20% off)

Boat/Camper Shampoo – $15.96 for a 16 oz bottle (20% off)

AMAZING Tinted Sunscreen SPF 20 that I use on my face ALL THE TIME – $15.96 for a 3oz bottle (20% off)

Squalane Moisturizer – $14.36 (20% off) & Hydrating BB Cream $15.96 (20% off)

2-pack; Hydrating Balm & SPF 30 Chapstick – $8.78 (20% off)

And if you’re doing underwater activities with a mask or goggles – their mask defog is the best I’ve ever used! $8.76 (20% off)

Not on Prime Day Deal but SO worth it – I get eaten ALIVE by mosquitoes every summer and Stream2Sea makes this AMAZING burn/after sun/itch gel that magically makes all the itch disappear. I’ve used it for mosquito bites, red-ant bites (Thanks NC), sun burn, everything.

Treat Yo Self! Its on sale 😉

*As an amazon affiliate I may receive commission from these links/sales. all prices are current as of posting date & time – subject to change or removal at any time.

Etsy Official!

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Welp – my tunnel visioned creative brain needed a place to go. So now we’re on Etsy at MelMaid24.etsy.com!

Let’s back up a second, we’re starting at the end.

I’ve always been one who wants to create things, and get crafty. You may have noticed that from some of my earlier blogs as a BDM where I’d create the second line umbrellas for an unveiling, or a Business Branded wrestling belt for a party. Well my Husband made the horrible decision to introduce me to epoxy resin about 4 weeks ago, and maaaaan have I made a MESS.

With my passion for the ocean being at the forefront, I decided “If I can’t wear mermaid patterned clothes to work, jewelry will do”! Really it started as a “what can I make as a display for my booth tables at shows” and just kind of flowed into earrings… naturally.

So here we are, I took a few of the first edition items out to the LA Scuba Show at the beginning of June and started wearing them and handing them out to friends to see what the response would be. It was all positive! That gave me the (delusional) confidence to work through setting up an actual Etsy shop, with logos, emails and all!

Oh, and an Instagram,

So come along for the ride! And if you need a custom designed item, hit me up!

Soon to Come – a new desk in the upstairs room with lights, silicone mats and STORAGE. So all this stuff gets off my kitchen island. Hopefully I can eventually get to a point where some of the proceeds get donated to Ocean Conservation groups – but let’s work on the first sale first.

Black Friday!

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Don’t leave your family to shop this Thanksgiving, many retailers have started their Black Friday deals early! My love language is gift giving and if I can get it for a lower price – I may buy two!

Here are a few favorites – and yes, I may receive commission on some suggestions. Happy Shopping! (prices subject to change! – Black Friday Deals as of 11/22/23)

For the Traveler:

Glove Box Organizer: Keep all your documents in one place for your vehicle. Or for that lead-foot driver in your life who somehow always gets out of a ticket. Or use it as your passport holder! 25 color/pattern options.

Solar Charger Bank with Wireless Charging! Includes a handy-dandy flashlight. 20% off! (regular price $41)

Or if you need a little more juice, a Portable Power Station with 88wH which means it can go in your carry on for your flight! (Tested and true!) 34% off! (regularly $99)

Multi-plug World Travel Adapter that I don’t travel anywhere without! It has 4 USB ports, multiple wall outlet options (US/ EU/ UK/ AUS) and 1 USBC. 20% off! (regularly $25)

If you’re more interested in packing light, this docking station for a SurfaceGo is a LIFESAVER! Plug in your regular USBs, Cards, etc.! 20% off! (regular price $18)

The perfect stocking stuffer pill pack for the family (it’s a 3 pack!), take care of those pesky headaches, tummy aches, travel aches! 40% off! (regularly $10 for 3)

Nobody likes plane-breath after a 12 hour flight. Chew on one of these portable mouthwash then swish with water and spit – fresh breath to go!

You always want to be prepared for an emergency while traveling. These Wallet friendly medical cards make a quick stocking stuffer. ($6)

Keep those toiletries CLOSED in your checked bag with silicone covers! Because who wants to worry about environmentally unhealthy shampoo’s and conditioners in your hotel room when you can bring your own?! 10% off! (regular price $10.50 for 16 pack)

The perfect travel duffel – with wheels! Some of those more exotic trips require a soft sided bag without an extended handle, where your hard case roller or stiff soft sided roller suitcase won’t quite fit. (think: Safari, Liveaboard, Backpacking….) This duffel is our family’s choice. WITH a Warranty! Now 25% off for Black Friday! (Regular price $138)

My absolute FAVORITE backpack ever is on Black Friday Sale! The Osprey Porter 46L Travel Backpack is PERFECT for quick trips where you only want to pack a backpack and not roll a suitcase. Plus it has multiple pockets, zippers and buckles to expand or tighten. A separate laptop compartment keeps your important stuff closest to your back and leaves room within the pockets for everything else. Just be careful packing! it’s easy to fit 20+ lbs worth of items in here. 21% off! (regularly $254)

For the Fashionista

TikTok viral Brand OQQ Onepiece – Long sleeve 24% off for 2 (regularly $45)! I also have it in the tank, and square neck 😉 I know the TikTok shop is enticing, but order from Amazon and get the size you need! (I’m 5’4″, 203 lbs with boobs & butt – a Large fits me comfortably with just the right amount of compression).

High Waisted, Wide Leg Dress Cargo Pants. Do those two words (Dress Cargo) belong together? no. Do these pants belong in your wardrobe repertoire? YES. Great Quality and smooth fabric texture means these are making their debut in Napa soon!

A velvet wrap dress for those winter weddings or dinner/holiday parties to keep you warm, but also make you shine with 71 different color options! The stripe is subtle but gives it just enough movement. 22% off (regularly $65) or a plain version with 13 color options 39% off (regularly $61)

Planning ahead for New Year’s Eve? Rock a different color than that expected Black, White, or Disco-Ball. This WOOSEA Women’s High Neck Split Bodycon Mermaid Evening Dress moves and grooves with you – Wobble tested and true! 9% off (regularly $66)

Corduroy Shirt Jacket – light enough for spring, stylish enough to have everyone ask where you got it. 37 color options and 16% off! (regularly $43)

Heading somewhere warm this winter or planning that Gifted Vacation? This 2-piece outfit has 16 color options and is light enough for that Caribbean sun. (10% coupon option applied to 1 item at checkout! regularly $45)

Get Comfy in your black legging options! Deal of the Day 20-60% off and Prime may be able to deliver them to you TODAY!

Pick up that new winter coat on Prime Deals for Black Friday – 15-75% off Guess, Tommy Hilfiger & Calvin Klein!

Or pick up the Amazon Essentials puffy jacket for women for $32! a 4.5 Star rating out of 19,000 reviews can’t be wrong!

A classic yet functional watch by Citizen means no battery to worry about! And because the Citizen Promaster Dive Eco-Drive watch is made for divers you never have to worry about taking it off before jumping in for a swim.

For the Tech- Guru

Give whoever’s doing your holiday cooking and planning some time to relax with this heated eye massager – they’re almost guaranteed to be asleep in 10 minutes! $65% off (regularly $129) Just note, it’s not recommended for those with glaucoma and contact wearers need to remove contacts before using.

My husband absolutely LOVES this travel size TENS unit. With being on planes all week, and working on machines – he gets sore… fast. This little unit packs a punch for his sore muscles and is rechargeable! 20% off! (regularly $20)

Amazon Fire HD Tablet – the 2023 release with 10.1′ screen, 3 GB Ram and an octa-core processor! 43% off (regularly $140)

Meta Quest 2 — Advanced All-In-One Virtual Reality Headset — 128 GB, 4.3 Stars and over 83,000 ratings, safe to say it’s time to jump into the Virtual Reality Realm! Also fair to say my nephews & niece LOVE to play the games (ages 5-9) as do the adults in the house so there’s something for everyone!

Want some peace and quiet this Christmas? Bose has you covered with their Bose QuietComfort 45 Wireless Bluetooth Noise Cancelling Headphones, Over-Ear Headphones with Microphone, Personalized Noise Cancellation and Sound, Triple Black. 40% off! (regularly $329)

For the Never-Stop-Working Ones

Just because the sun went down, doesn’t mean the work is finished! 20000 Lumen Work Lights with Stand for those who still like to tinker after hours. 35% off (regularly $145)

Or if they prefer something smaller: Rechargeable Work Light Portable Flood Lights  – magnetic and rechargeable! 36% off (regularly $46)

Who doesn’t need this AbeuRox Multitool Tactical Survival Gear with Lighter stocking stuffer?! Heck – get EVERYONE one and be confident knowing it’s in their car or purse in case of emergency! ($20)

A Saker Mini Chainsaw, for those little jobs when you don’t want to break out the Husquavarna. This Portable Electric Chainsaw is Cordless and includes 2 batteries so you don’t have to halt your work to wait for a charge. 24% off (regularly $90)

Everyone loves a new flashlight! OLIGHT Baton3 Pro 1500 Lumens EDC Rechargeable Flashlight is perfect size for travel, purse, car, camping… you get it. with multiple colors and 1500 lumens, you’ll never be afraid of the dark again. 70% off (regularly $70)

Want to feel like a stealth superhero, or just have your hands free to see in the dark? These motion activated Bud K Rechargeable LED Headlamp with 230° Illumination are awesome for all your dark adventures. 21% off (regularly $15)

And just for a little fun – grab a pack of these mini-screaming chicken toys and hide them in stockings, gifts, under seat cushions and enjoy the laughter that follows. They come in a pack of 15, and the head/squeaker does come off if your dog (or kid, or sibling) is squeaking you out of your mind. 21% off (regularly $24 for 15)