Sam has covered every Amazon sale for the Strategist the past two and a half years, so she knows when a deal is truly a good one (and when Amazon is just inflating the original price to make it seem like a better discount).

Big brain energy is saving money on all the stuff you'll eventually need to buy anyway, like batteries, skincare, and so much more.

The retailer's biggest savings bonanza since Prime Day is winding down, and we're huddled, tired, and begrudgingly impressed.