I’ve Been a Shopping Editor for 3 Years, and This Is What I’m Buying Before Amazon Prime Day

As a shopping editor, gearing up for Amazon Prime Day means filling my own shopping cart with the best deals. 

Fortunately, I don’t have to wait until the two-day sale kicks off on Tuesday, July 16 to head to checkout. Amazon just dropped all kinds of early Prime Day deals across categories, and I’m scooping up standout finds starting at $9. My cart is packed with popular products, including Apple AirPods, Levi’s shorts, and an iRobot Roomba vacuum that doubles as a mop. I’m also picking up summer essentials like a personal blender and a handheld fan. 

Editor-Loved Early Prime Day Deals

• Apple AirPods (2nd Generation), $69 (orig. $129)
• Brooks Cascadia 17 Trail Running Shoes, $109.95 (orig. $140)
• Ninja Compact Blender, $44.99 (orig. $69.99)
• Levi’s Mid-Length Shorts in Chalk White, $29.99 (orig. $49.50)
• iRobot Roomba Combo i3+ Robot Vacuum and Mop, $329.99 with Prime (orig. $599.99)
• Airhot Under-Desk Treadmill, $149.98 (orig. $239.99)
• Gaiatop Mini Portable Fan, $8.99 (orig. $14.99)
• Nicwell Water Flosser, $22.99 with coupon (orig. $49.99)

Apple AirPods (2nd Generation)

I’m snapping up these Apple AirPods while they’re slashed to their cheapest price ever at Amazon. Whether I’m running errands, commuting to the office, or going for a morning stroll, I plan on using these wireless earbuds to listen to music and podcasts. Even better, their compact case won’t take up much room in my bag or pocket.

One of the highest-rated products I’ve seen at Amazon, they’ve racked up more than 543,000 perfect ratings from shoppers. Reviewers appreciate that they’re “comfortable to wear” and have “excellent sound quality.”

Brooks Cascadia 17 Trail Running Shoes

Between weekly runs and daily walks, my go-to sneakers are starting to wear thin. So I’m picking up these running shoes from Brooks, a footwear brand that Jennifer Garner has worn the past few years. This pair has a cushioned foam midsole and an outsole with traction for both wet and dry surfaces — and it’s on sale for its lowest price in weeks. 

Over in the customer review section, users rave that the shoes are “lightweight” and “very comfortable.”

Ninja Compact Blender

As someone who craves smoothies all summer long, buying them from a juice shop can quickly add up. That’s why I plan on making smoothies at home with this Ninja compact blender, which is on flash sale. The single-serve blender directly blends into the brand’s cup, so I can make a smoothie, pop on the included lid, and take it with me. 

The best-selling personal blender has earned more than 31,600 five-star ratings. Customers call out that it’s “powerful,” “easy to clean,” and “takes up little counter space.” 

Keep scrolling to see more deals I’m adding to my Amazon cart ahead of Prime Day. 

Levi’s Mid-Length Shorts in Chalk White

iRobot Roomba Combo i3+ Robot Vacuum and Mop, $330 with Prime

Airhot Under-Desk Treadmill

Gaiatop Mini Portable Fan

Nicwell Water Flosser, $23 with coupon