Green, Vegan and Latex mattresses with code: GREEN; and $300 off its Organic Luxury mattress with code: LUXE.

  • Scrapbookers and photo enthusiasts can save 50% off on cards, custom photo prints, calendars and photo books with Shutterfly through Oct. 2.

  • Raymour and Flanigan is offering up to 25% off during the 75th Anniversary Sale through Oct. 4

    • Shopping news: Amazon and Target are hosting October deal days and Costco reassures its $1.50 hot-dog-and-soda deal is here to stay

    1. Target’s early holiday deal days (or Target Deal Days), will run next week from Oct. 6 to Oct. 8. Target’s Holiday Price Match Guarantee starts on Oct. 6 and will run through Dec. 24. CNBC reports that Target plans to hire 100,000 workers for the holidays, too.
    2. Amazon is holding another Prime Day-like sale event this year, from Oct. 11-12. The Prime Early Access Sale will offer Black Friday-level deals across product categories and brands like Peloton, New Balance, Philips Sonicare and more, according to the retailer.
    3. Costco is holding off on raising membership fees after reporting 4th quarter quarter results that beat expectations, according to CNBC . The wholesale retailer typically raises memberships fees every five years but says it hasn’t reached its typical milestone for a hike. Even better news: The CFO announced that the company’s beloved $1.50 hot dog-and-soda combo (the same price it’s been since 1985), is unlikely to increase in price anytime soon, despite inflation.
    4. This month, plus size brand Eloquii will debut its bridal line exclusively on its website, according to RetailDive. The 50-piece collection will include slip dresses, jumpsuits and gowns. The separates, dresses and formal gowns begin at $49, $89 and $299, respectively. Eloquii, which offers sizes 14-28, was acquired by Walmart in 2018.

    What we bought this week

    Select editor Christina Colizza's younger brother inspects his pizza in the Ooni Koda.
    Select editor Christina Colizza's younger brother inspects his pizza in the Ooni Koda.Christina Colizza

    I didn’t technically buy the Ooni Koda pizza oven for myself, but I plan to benefit from it. That’s because I (along with my brothers) bought it for my parents, who both had birthdays in September. I tried the beginner-sized Ooni Koda 12 inch gas powered pizza oven at my cousin’s house and was delighted by the process: rolling dough, personalizing your pie, watching it crackle in the oven before gently removing it with the wooden Ooni pizza peel. So that my parents can use the oven on the countertop inside, instead of the outdoors' cumbersome barbecue propane tank, I bought them an adapter to use with smaller, camping-style propane tanks. The whole pizza process was a joyous affair and a birthday hit. Buon appetito. — Christina Colizza, editor

    This Anker portable charger is perfect for travel.
    This Anker portable charger is perfect for travel.Mili Godio

    I bought this Anker portable charger for a trip to Europe this summer and now I can’t imagine living without it. I like that it’s super slim, so I can easily fit it into my purse when I go out and need a quick charge. It also feels like it lasts forever: I can get about three full charges on my iPhone 13, which means I don’t have to recharge it all that often (something I frequently forget to do). — Mili Giodio, associate reporter

    I put a slice of lemon in my water every morning — partially because I like to feel fancy and partially because it encourages me to drink more water. But whenever I would put cut lemons back in the fridge, they would shrivel almost immediately. When I came across Crate and Barrel’s Tovolo Seal N’Store containers, I was skeptical (so many kitchen gadgets I try don't actually work). But they have been a godsend: [The lids] click into place so easily, and a single lemon lasts me weeks now. — Morgan Greenwald, senior editor

    What we’ve recommended this week

    1. Leading up to Amazon’s October Prime Day-like sale, we rounded up early deals you can take advantage of now and other promotions for Prime members.

    2. To recommend the best shampoos for every scalp and hair type, editor Christina Colizza spoke to hair stylists and dermatologists about which shampoo ingredients to look for (and which to avoid).

    3. To recommend the best massage guns, we spoke to physical therapists and orthopedic surgeons about how massage guns stimulate nerve fibers, which in turn relieves muscle pain.

    4. Reporter Zoe Malin also put together tips on how to save money on groceries amid historic inflation.