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My favorite Amazon Prime Impulse buys under $30 for Doodads and Gizmos Galore


My favorite Amazon Prime Impulse buys under  for Doodads and Gizmos Galore

October is more than just the month we celebrate Halloween. It also means taking part in Amazon's second big Prime Day of the year. The retailer's Prime Big Deal Days sales event runs until tomorrow. Oct. 9With significant discounts, you can now shop everything from power plants to fashion and more.

You probably know that you can save hundreds on expensive items, from laptops to TVs and everything in between. But Prime Day is also a fantastic time to snag fun and unusual items that are significantly cheaper. From fun little gadgets to unconventional accessories, there are plenty of options for anyone looking to add a little fun to their shopping cart without spending a fortune.

This story is part of Amazon Prime DayCNET's guide to everything you need to know and how to find the best deals.

For those who prefer a strategic approach to shopping, we have a list of the best Amazon Prime Day deals overall, as well as the best deals under $50 or under $100 and specific discounts on Amazon devices. Also keep an eye out for competitive offers from other major retailers like Walmart and Best Buy.

However, if you're looking for small gift items, fun little trinkets, or white elephant gifts to share with co-workers, read on to find a curated selection of Amazon deals to add to your digital shopping cart.

Keep your fingers clean (and undamaged) with this can strainer.

Green beans too juicy? Too much water in tuna? Place this can strainer on your can and pour out the excess liquid without dirtying any other dishes.

You can be heard everywhere with the loudest whistle in the world

Call the kids back into the house for dinner, turn into an amateur referee, or keep that extremely loud whistle handy for personal safety. With its output power of 142 dB, you can hear it up to three kilometers away.

Roll up that keyboard and stuff it inside

You never know when you'll need a keyboard to use with your phone or tablet. Keep this handy, full-size, foldable silicone unit handy in your car, briefcase, or as a spare. It's quiet, waterproof, dustproof, and lightweight, not to mention fun to type on.

Add any message to your cookies

Create custom cookies with these silicone letter molds. With 84 letters and symbols to choose from, they're perfect for names, phrases or even song lyrics for the Swifties on your list.

Loosen loose screws with this magnetic bracelet

How many times have you dropped a screw or tiny washer you needed for a project and couldn't find it? With this bracelet, which keeps all your important tools and utensils close at hand thanks to powerful neodymium magnets, you'll be well prepared next time.

Dismantle boxes? No sweat!

If you receive a lot of packages or tend to generate a lot of cardboard waste, cut through the boxes with this box cutter, guaranteed to deal with the mess quickly and without risk of injury thanks to its micro-fine serrated teeth.

Fry meat or vegetables on your stove

Craving fried delicacies? You don't have to invest in a huge assembly for your kitchen. This stovetop deep fryer can help you make everything from delicious Japanese tempura to deep-fried Oreos if your heart desires, and it works with gas, induction, and electric stoves.

Charge your phone while using it as a display

At the end of a long day, spruce up your phone with this attractive MagSafe compatible stand. Put your phone in standby mode to create a stylish clock display or use the stand to hold your device at the perfect angle for video calls or even watching your favorite shows.

Hold the phone! This cat smartphone stand is too cute

Stop putting your phone next to the lamp or bookshelf and give it its own space. These cute cats hold your device with their little paws, so you don't have to find a random location. And they're adorable too, which technically means they have two functions.

Take this socket adapter with you on any cruise or trip

Whether you spend a lot of time on cruise ships and want more outlets or you're tight on space in your home, we could always use a few more outlets. This cube plugs into an existing outlet and provides additional outlets as well as USB-C and USB-A ports for all the charging you need.

Who doesn't need a magnetic phone stand on their water bottle?

Do you own an iPhone? Do you have a Yeti Rambler water bottle? You have just unlocked level 2 multitasking. This magnetic phone stand attaches to your bottle so you can sip or drink your water while watching your favorite shows and movies. The MagSafe stand magically holds things so you can keep your hands free.

Get rid of pet hair without disposable glue or tape

Animal hair everywhere? Roll it up with this reusable lint roller. Remove annoying hair and fur from sofas, pillows, beds and more by rolling it back and forth on any surface. Press the release button down to empty the hair collector and return to it until you are out of fur. Easy as pie.

Opening a bottle of wine has never been easier

Need to open a bottle of wine? Don't sit there and fight. Use this automatic corkscrew opener to do the hard work for you. Simply place it on your wine bottle and watch it open your wine with the push of a button.

Cleanse your skin with a deep scrubber

Don't just wash your face with your fingertips. This skin scrubber provides a deeper cleanse with multiple attachments, removing blackheads, oil, and other debris for clearer, healthier skin.

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