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It’s Memorial Day weekend, and you know what that means — yes, an extra day off, but also a lot of sales, so stretch those clicking fingers because the deals this year are good. All week, I’ve been compiling the best sales happening this weekend right here (there’s also a separate post dedicated to mattresses here), but for today I wanted to highlight a few can’t-miss savings. In addition to sitewide sales at Ban.do, Levi’s, and Parachute, you’ll find standalone sales on bacne-clearing spray, a hooded beach towel, our favorite bedside lamp, and more. So if you need a break from the beach, scroll through our favorite deals — and as always, make sure to sign up for our email newsletter for even more sales coverage (and some subscriber-exclusive deals).
This lightweight Calvin Klein bralette is 30 percent off in eight colors at both Amazon and the brand’s website.
This buildable, blendable cream blush comes in six summery shades.
PetCube’s teeny pet camera, which provides a 1080p livestream of your pet while you’re away from home and has two-way audio, is over half off at Chewy.
Pet toys, furniture, tech, and other accessories are up to 30 percent off at Chewy. (Note that discounts won’t show up until you check out.) This window perch lets your cat lounge, watch squirrels, and scratch all in one.
For Memorial Day weekend, full-price items at Levi’s are up 40 percent off — like the Ribcage straight ankle, our Platonic ideal of a high-waisted, straight-leg jean.
Already-on-sale products are an extra 50 percent off at checkout, making the Ribcage in the Noe Down dark-wash just $40.
Already-on-sale products are doubly discounted, so you can nab this interior-designer-approved linen duvet cover in four limited-edition colors for 41 percent off.
Hundreds of summer-ready styles for the whole family are up to 60 percent off for Memorial Day. While we do love a long-sleeve rash guard to protect your baby’s skin, having a two-piece like this as a “base” can keep kiddos from staying soggy and prevent chafing.
Everything (including already-on-sale products) at Ban.do is 30 percent off through May 31 with the code WOOHOO. Even though I graduated college six years ago and haven’t stepped in a classroom since, I’ve got my eye on Ban.do’s 17-month academic planner.
You can usually find a nice selection of Baggu products at Ban.do during its sales. The brand’s picnic-primed puffy lunch bag is available in strawberry, gingham, and (newly launched) cloud prints.
Lots of stuff is on sale at Nordstrom for its Half Yearly sale, including this three-pack of Calvin Klein boxer briefs that never fail to make it into our guide to the best underwear for men.
Amp up a basic Trader Joe’s bouquet by displaying it in this eye-catching vase.
Target’s Summer Kickoff sale lasts through the long weekend, with deals on thousands of items for every summer activity under the sun. A cache of beach towels are 20 percent off, but this hooded one is my favorite.
These waterproof toddler-size “Fakeinstocks,” recommended by New York deputy editor Alexis Swerdloff, come in eight colors.
No one will guess that this lush faux olive-leaf arrangement isn’t the real deal.
I spotted a lot of Laura Ashley linens on sale, too, like this Coastal-Grandma-y throw pillow.
A mid-century-modern office chair that only looks like it cost a fortune.
Our best overall bedside lamp — which I own and love — is up to 40 percent off in both the small and large variations, depending on which of the seven colors you choose.
If car camping or a cross-country road trip is in your future, don’t hit the road without a roof box to stash all your gear. In addition to freeing up precious car space, the Thule Force XT L has one-handed opening capabilities and a capacity of 450 liters.
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