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We did it, guys—we made it through to Friday! And as a reward, we’re presenting you with some valuable intel on five particularly great deals you can shop on Amazon today. 

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Whether you’re an avid gardener looking for a new hose (our favorite is on sale!) or an audiophile seeking out a reliable, brand-name speaker  to liven up your patio space or a record player that will take you back to the golden years, we’ve got you covered. Keep reading to discover the best price drops we found on products we not only love, but  offer up a great value, too. 

1. Up to 56% off: Our favorite gardening hoses

Gardening season ain’t over yet! To ensure you’re taking full advantage of the time you’ve got left, pick up two of our favorite gardening hoses, both of which are currently on sale at Amazon. The 50-foot Flexzilla gardening hose, once $72.98, will give you the best discount, dropping $41 to $31.98. This hose took home our vote for best overall hose, as it was lightweight and flexible, yet still plenty durable—its connectors held up quite well in our tests, which entailed us smacking them against the concrete with full force. Its bright green color makes it easy to find and we also liked the fact that its made with lead-free materials.

Our favorite expandable gardening hose, the GrowGreen heavy-duty, is also currently on sale in the 50-foot size, falling from $59.99 to $39.99 to $37.99 when you check the coupon box beneath the price. This one was über-portable and kink-free, and also held up in our concrete tests. It expands out to its full length (though its easier to use when it’s shorter) and it comes with a drawstring sack for storage.

Get the Flexzilla 50-Foot Gardening Hose for $31.98 (Save $41)

Get the GrowGreen Heavy-Duty Expandable 50-Foot Garden Hose for $37.99 (Save $22)

2. 50 off: A portable smart speaker we adored

If you’ve got a backyard or patio, chances are, it’s become your summer haven. The only thing that could potentially make it better? A smart speaker to blast all of your favorite tunes. Right now, you can get the best portable speaker we’ve ever tried, the Bose portable smart speaker, is $50 off its usual $349, dropping to $299. Its got both Alexa and Google Assistant capabilities, it’s Bluetooth capable and its extremely rugged, making it perfect for all your rough and tumble outdoor activities. When we tried it out, its rechargeable battery managed to last us several hours (we only had to plug it in about once a week), and we found that it put out a surprising amount of 360-degree volume, though we did lose some clarity as we pushed it to its max. The functional top handle also makes it a breeze to grab and go.

Get the Bose Portable Smart Speaker for $299 (Save $50)

3. A $20 discount: This cute ice maker machine

In the dog days of summer, having a good ice maker on hand to churn out drink-chilling cubes in a flash is a must. If your refrigerator lacks one, or your simply need a backup, Costway’s 26-pound countertop maker, once $169.99, is now $149.99, and seems to be a well-liked option. (Note that you can get it at Costway for a few bucks less in black or white.) While we haven’t yet tried this ice maker just yet, more than 1,100 Amazon shoppers gave it a collective 4.3-star review, noting that it’s great for iced coffees and teas or for taking along on your next RV trip. With its high-powered compressor and 2.2-liter water tank, it’s estimated to produce roughly nine cubes every six to 13 minutes, though customers say it takes slightly longer.

Get the Costway Countertop Ice Maker for $149.99 (Save $20)

4. 20% off: The best citrus juicer on the market

Whether you’re trying to get into the habit of drinking lemon water in the morning or you want to add a little fruit juice to your quarantine cocktails, Chef’n’s FreshForce citrus juicer is the way to go—it beat out every other model we tried in our tests. Not only is it incredibly easy to use, thanks to its large, comfortable handles and attached gear mechanism, which helps to press the fruit with little to no effort, it was also far less messy than other juicers. The secret lies in the bottom slits, which allow your juice to pass through while straining out pulp and seeds. It’s even got tiny feet, so you can rest it upright on the counter. Right now, it’s also 20% off, falling from $19.99 to $15.96 in the lime green hue.

Get the Chef’n FreshForce Citrus Juicer from $15.96 (Save $4.03 to $8.58)

5. Less than $50: This vintage-looking record player

Longing for the good old days? Pick up this retro Victrola three-speed suitcase record player. I keep this guy on my living room table in a chartreuse green hue, and while it definitely won’t produce the finest record sound you’ve ever heard, it’s a great buy for those looking to start a collection on a budget. It’s even more affordable than usual right now, dropping as low as $41.90 in the pictured Geo print, though prices and discounts vary by color (turquoise, for instance, is $44.98, down $15.01 from its normal $59.99). It plays records of three different speeds (33 and one-third, 45 and 78 rpms) and is also capable of streaming audio via Bluetooth. I personally love it for its cute suitcase shape, which adds a touch of intrigue to my décor.  

Get the Victrola Vintage 3-Speed Bluetooth Portable Suitcase Record Player from $41.10 (Save $3.89 to $20)

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