I've covered Prime Day for six years - here's everything I'm buying at this year's sale

Amazon Smart Plug: was $24.99 now $12.99 at Amazon
At just $12.99, this handy gadget can add smart capabilities to any device in your home. If you're like me and already own an Alexa device, you can turn on lights and appliances using just your voice - a genius device for an incredibly low price.

Amazon Echo Spot: was $79.99 now $44.99 at Amazon
I already own the third-generation Echo Dot and can't imagine life without it. The smart speaker plays music, answers any question I throw at it, and tells me the weather forecast—all I have to do is ask Alexa. The all-new Echo Spot combines the features you love about an Echo Dot with a sleek alarm clock, and for Prime Day, it's on sale for a record-low of $44.99

Bissell Little Green Pet Deluxe Portable Carpet Cleaner: was $123.34 now $99 at Amazon
I already own this item and recommend it to everyone. Do you have kids or pets? The Bissell Spot portable carpet cleaner can magically erase spills and stains on carpets, couches, and auto interiors like a professional service. Amazon's early Prime Day sale has the Little Green Pet Deluxe down to $99 - just $1 shy of the record-low.

Fire TV Stick 4K: was $49.99 now $24.99 at Amazon
I'm always in need of a streaming device, whether it's for travel or adding smart capabilities to a TV I already own. Amazon's early Prime Day sale has the best-selling Fire TV Stick 4K marked down to $24.99 - a new record-low price. The best-selling Fire Stick allows you to stream your favorite content in 4K Ultra HD resolution with support for Dolby Vision, HDR, HDR10+, and Amazon Alexa for hands-free control, all for $25. 

Crest 3D Whitestrips: was $45.99 now $29.99 at Amazon
This is the one item I buy every Prime Day - Crest's 3D Whitestrips. The best-selling teeth whitening strips are rarely on sale, and today's deal brings the price down to just $29.99. That's just $2 shy of the record low and the best price I've seen this year. You're getting 44 whitening strips plus a bonus pair of one-hour express strips so you can have a whiter smile in no time.

Blink Mini security camera: was $34.99 now $14.99 at Amazon
I've had my eye on this compact indoor security camera since its release, and now that it's on sale for just $14.99, it feels like a no-brainer. The Blink Mini features night vision and two-way audio so you can hear and speak to visitors, and it will alert your smartphone when motion is detected.

Ninja Air Fryer Pro: was $199.99 now $89.99 at Amazon
If you're ready to join the air fryer craze like I am, Amazon has the top-rated Ninja Air Fryer Pro on sale for a record-low price of $89.99. The Ninja Pro features a five-quart capacity, which is a perfect size for my family and can not only air fry but also roast, reheat, and dehydrate.

Apple AirTag: was $29 now $24 at Amazon
I have an upcoming trip, so I'm taking advantage of this small but rare discount on Apple's best-selling AirTag. I can not only put the AirTag in my luggage but also attach it to my keys or wallet, and my iPhone will track it. Today's Prime Day deal drops the price down to an all-time low of $24.

Amazon Fire HD 10 tablet: was $164.99 now $69.99 at Amazon
If you're like me and want a tablet but don't want to shell out for a pricey iPad, then today's early Prime Day deal on the Fire HD 10 is a great option at just $69.99. Perfect for watching content or using any number of Amazon's own-brand applications, the Fire HD 10 features a big, bright 10-inch Full HD display, 3GB of RAM, and an octa-core processor for relatively decent performance (for the money). The tablet also works with Amazon Alexa and provides an impressive 12 hours of battery life.

Ninja Creami Ice Cream Maker: was $199 now $149.99 at Amazon
Homemade ice cream in minutes? Yes, please! The best-selling Ninja Creami can whip up ice cream, milkshakes, and sorbets with a touch of a button and you can add in your favorite mix-ins and flavors. Today's early Prime Day deal brings the price down to $149.99 - a new record-low.

Blink Video Doorbell: was $49.99 now $29.99 at Amazon
Another item that I already own and can't imagine living without is Amazon's Blink Video Doorbell. For just $29.99, The smart doorbell allows you to answer your door from anywhere and features infrared night video plus two-way audio so you can hear and speak with visitors. The Blink is comparable to the Ring Video Doorbell but for a fraction of the cost.