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It’s that time of the year again: Amazon Prime Day is coming in a little over 24 hours. The two-day sales event doesn’t officially start until July 16, but we’ve started to see a few deals creep in during the lead-up. Here at BA, we’ve already been browsing the kitchen and home section of the site, compiling our own wish lists. This year, our editors are interested in upping their coffee games by finally purchasing our test-winning espresso machine and drip coffee maker. Making their backyard setup extra relaxing with a hammock. And even upgrading their kitchen faucets. Some of these tools aren't on sale yet, but we're hoping they will be come July 16 and 17—and we’ll update the prices on this list when they do. Here’s what our editors are shopping for this Amazon Prime Day, so you can find some inspo for your cart, too.
A top immersion blender
If I could have only one blender, it would be an immersion blender. They’re so versatile and convenient, and even some of the more affordable models do a great job of blending and pureeing. Still, I’m ready for an upgrade, so I'm thrilled to see this powerful Vitamix model on sale. I’ve already added it to my cart. —Emily Farris
A grill-side hammock
This summer I made a big change to my outdoor cooking routine: I got the WiFi-enabled Konnected Joe from Kamado Joe, which means I no longer have to post up in a lawn chair next to my grill when I want to cook something low and slow on a Sunday afternoon. To celebrate this major life upgrade, I'm buying one of Yellow Leaf's handwoven hammocks. They're UV-safe, expand to the same width as a Queen-sized bed, and are made from soft, weatherproof yarn. I'll be spending the rest of summer lounging here while I monitor my Campo Grande pork shoulders and rib racks from an app on my phone. —Carina Finn
A less-splurgy-than-usual espresso maker
I need a new coffee maker and for the last few months have been teetering on the edge of splurging on an espresso machine, but didn't want to commit because of the cost. Prime Day sales do lessen the sticker shock though, and that 27% off isn't looking too shabby —Megan Wahn, associate commerce editor
Insulated espresso cups
Yes, we're all obsessed with that Big Dumb Cup, but what about Small Dumb Cups? I've coveted these mini Yeti cups ever since my coworker Carina first sipped from one on a Zoom call. I have a well documented problem drinking coffee fast enough before it gets cold. I know, espresso is a very small quantity of liquid deliberately designed to be taken in a single gulp. I'm a sipper! I'm sorry! These combine my love of all things mini and insulated cups, and they're 20% off now. —Emily Johnson
A beach tent
I love a beach day as much as the next person. I love packing a bunch of sandwiches, sipping on a hard iced tea, and taking periodic dips into the frigid water. The problem is that my delicate dermis fries like a pork crackling under the blistering hot sun, so I need to do a lot to prevent that. Typically, I rely on a wide brimmed had, several layers of sunscreen and a big white sheet to wrap around my body, but when I saw this on sale I decided to finally upgrade to a proper beach tent. This one packs down super small, is simple to set up, and uses sand from the beach to weight itself down. Hooray for not getting burned! —Wilder Davies
A way to perfect pellet ice
For years I’ve made do with freezer ice trays. But the fact is, ice cube trays are flawed. They spill, causing icebergs to form on the bottom of my freezer; they take up valuable real estate (I honestly would love it if all of my cabinets were freezers); and my partner never remembers to refill them. Next time he asks for an after-work drink, instead of glaring at him passive-aggressively, I’d love to amble over to our countertop ice maker, scoop, shake, and relax into the evening. The thing is, the good ones are eyebrow-raisingly expensive. I’m going to need a deep Prime Day discount to justify the purchase. —Joe Sevier
The best trash can in the biz
Is everyone aware that a not-on-sale, high-quality kitchen trash can will run you $100 to $200? I, for one, didn’t know this until a couple of weeks ago, when I decided it was time to upgrade from the cheap plastic can I’ve owned for half a decade. I really want something that is well-built, odor-containing, and nice-looking. People on the internet (including my coworkers) say this shiny stainless-steel Simplehuman trash can is where it’s at. The 50-liter version has been sitting in my cart for days thanks to my reluctance to spend so much money on something that holds trash, but having this baby in my kitchen would be a dream—and there’s no better time than Prime Day to finally take the plunge (and score it at a discount). —Tiffany Hopkins
An incredible coffee maker
While many folks in American cities gulp espresso drinks to jump-start their days, I have always preferred to slowly sip a cup of drip coffee. But preferring drip coffee over espresso does not mean that I am immune to the pitfalls of high-priced machines. While the best drip coffee maker is less of a splurge than an espresso machine, you’re still going to fork over a chunk of change. And when I talk about the best drip coffee maker, I’m talking, of course, about the Technivorm Moccamaster. I’ve had my eye on this machine for a long time, but it can feel hard to justify the price, even if it does brew the best cup—and even if I do drink coffee every day. Find me crossing all of my fingers and toes that the folks at Amazon have a surplus of Moccamasters they’ve been sitting on that simply need to go. —Carly Westerfield
A kitchen faucet upgrade
I recently moved out of a house into an apartment, and the hardest part was leaving behind the kitchen I’d spent nearly a decade customizing. To make the transition a little easier, I decided to swap out the shiny chrome landlord special faucet for this industrial-inspired matte black beauty from Delta. It’s a fairly simple upgrade that completely transformed my rental kitchen. Even at full price, it was worth every penny, but right now you can snag one on sale.
