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I don’t know about you guys, but this whole Daylight Savings thing is throwing me all out of whack. How are we expected to fully enjoy our days when it’s getting dark outside by 4 p.m.? I’m not quite sure how to cure my seasonal affective blues, but one thing that always makes me feel better is doing a bit of online shopping. That way, even when walking home in the dark, I  know I have a special package waiting upon my arrival.

If you’re in this same boat but aren’t sure what to buy, don’t fret because I’ve got you covered. I scour Amazon and use various tools to narrow down the top five deals that are worth their salt, and today, I’ve found some doozies, including our favorite oil diffusers, baking sheets, and more.

1. Lowest price ever: This popular 5-speed KitchenAid hand mixer

The holidays call for lots of ingredient mixing in the kitchen, whether you’re mixing together a pumpkin pie batter or whipping up heavy cream. While it’s possible to do these tasks manually, why not save yourself the time, energy, and a possible hand cramp, and invest in a hand mixer instead?

This 5-speed model from KitchenAid has a great 4-star rating out of almost 3,500 reviews, while the 7-speed model was a solid contender when we tested the best hand mixers earlier this year, as every ingredient came out flawless upon completion, though the controls were a bit confusing for our tester. Right now, you can snag it for its lowest price ever, just $29.99 compared to $49.99 in the colors Crystal Blue and Tangerine.

Get the KitchenAid 5-Speed Ultra Power Hand Mixer in Crystal Blue for $29.99 (Save $20)

Get the KitchenAid 5-Speed Ultra Power Hand Mixer in Tangerine for $29.99 (Save $20)

2. Save $5: Our favorite oil diffuser

One of my favorite ways to relax after a long day is to turn on my diffuser and let the calming scents put my mind at ease. I especially love to run mine at night with scents like peppermint that instantly put me in bedtime mode. Our favorite essential oil diffuser that we’ve tested is the InnoGear aromatherapy diffuser, which you can save on right now by clipping the $5 on-page coupon, bringing the total to just $10.99.

We think it’s the best option on the market because of its affordable price point and impressive features, such as its large water reservoir, multi-color light display (so it can glow green and red for the holidays, so festive!), and various mist modes (continuous, intermittent, and lights-only). But the best thing about it, at least in my opinion, is that you can have it on all day and night to enjoy the relaxing smells, but not run the risk of a fire like you do with candles.

Get the InnoGear Aromatherapy Diffuser for $10.99 (Save $5)

3. Best Price: A best-selling smart garage door opener

If your garage door can already open at the touch of a button, this $30 gadget is about to make your life a whole lot better. Why? Instead of just being able to open the door when you’re in the driveway, you’ll be able to monitor and control it from anywhere with a smartphone app. We haven’t tested this smart device yet, but it’s got over 4,000 reviews and 4 out of 5 stars on Amazon, plus other professional reviews all rave about it, so we’re confident you’ll like it too, especially now that it’s back down to the best price we’ve ever seen. People say it’s vey easy to install on your existing system, and it works with all major garage door openers made after 1993 as long as they have standard safety sensors.

Get the Chamberlain MyQ Smart Garage Door Opener for $29.98 (Save $20)

4. Deal alert: The best baking sheets we’ve tested

A well-made baking sheet is essential to any kitchen; they’re used almost daily to bake frozen pizzas, batches of cookies, or perhaps to roast some veggies. Since they’re used so frequently, chances are yours have seen better days. If you want to upgrade to a new set just in time for holiday cooking, right now the best best baking sheets we’ve ever tested, the Nordic Ware Natural Aluminum Baker’s Half Sheet, are on sale for just under $16.

These American-made, heavy-duty aluminum baking sheets aced all our tests, as they’re sturdy, easy to clean, and built to last ages. The set of 2 usually retails for $23, so you can save a decent chunk of change if you buy now.

Get the Nordic Ware Natural Aluminum Commercial Baker’s Quarter Sheet, 2-Pack for $15.91 (Save $7.08)

5. Early Black Friday sale: Ancestry DNA test kits

It’s a safe bet that a DNA test kit will be on plenty of holiday wishlists this year. After all, what’s a better gift than helping your loved ones learn more about themselves and their genealogy? If you want to get a head start on your shopping and know someone who has been eager to try one of these out (maybe you?), right now is an excellent time to buy, because Ancestry DNA is having a pre-Black Friday sale on their popular test kits. 

Normally, an Ancestry DNA test kit will cost you $99, but starting today you can grab a kit for just $59, which is $40 in savings. This is also only $10 more than the lowest price we’ve ever seen, which happened on Black Friday last year. While we suspect you might find the same 50% discount during Black Friday 2019, we can’t be certain. But we know this $40 price cut is here now and think it’s well worth the guarantee of saving a solid chunk of change.

Get the Ancestry DNA test kit for $59 (Save $40)

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