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Did you know George Washington has two birthdays?
Because Britain and all of its colonies changed calendar systems in 1752, Washington’s birthday shifted from February 11 to February 22. Today, we commemorate the occasion as Presidents Day on the third Monday in February, and we do so in the most American way possible: With a weeklongsale event.
Presidents Day sales are known for especially good deals on home products, so when I polled my PEOPLE Shopping colleagues on the deals they’d be pouncing on, I wasn’t surprised when I saw small kitchen appliances, décor, cleaning tools, and not one, not two, but three kinds of pillows on the list.
PEOPLE Picks: Early Presidents Day Deals
Wild Autumn 96-Piece Dried Floral Bouquet, $10 (Save 65%)
Amazon
$27$10 at Amazon
“I love the wintery look of this dried bouquet, which allegedly lasts up to three years with proper care. Not bad for 10 bucks.”—Nicola Fumo, shopping writer and editor
Cotyni White Ceramic Vase, Set of 2, $27 with coupon (Save 37%)
$42$27 at Amazon
“Living in a small New York apartment means that it’s (literally) about the little things, like this sculptural vase set, which has been gathering dust in my open tabs for quite some time as I’ve waited for it to go on sale. Now that it’s seeing some savings, I’m excited to accentuate my bedside nightstand with this set and a few decorative sprigs to add a bit of personal flair in a small, stylish, and cost-effective way.”—Alyssa Brascia, shopping writer
Whall 4-Slice Toaster, $56 (Save 72%)
$200$56 at Amazon
“I finally upgraded my toaster to a four-slice option with all the bells and whistles, including six different shades for toasting, a defrost mode, and that ever-so-important removable breadcrumb tray. Now my husband and I can get our toast done simultaneously, each to our own desired done-ness, and no more cleaning up pesky crumbs. And what made my day was that it was 72 percent off!”—Toni Sutton, shopping writer
$22$16 at Amazon
Briignite 4-Pack Smart Night Lights, $9 (Save 44%)
$15$9 at Amazon
Webi Over the Door Rack, $31 (Save 16%)
$36$31 at Amazon
“I recently moved from Chicago to New York City, which means my apartment’s storage situation went from ‘not great’ to ‘downright terrible.’ I knew I needed to get crafty if I wanted to keep my (completely necessary) collection of purses and coats, so I went on the hunt for these over-the-door hooks — and I’m so happy I did. Not only did they create fully functioning coat racks out of thin air, but they come in a two-pack, so I won’t have to consider cutting down on accessories anytime soon.”—Averi Baudler, senior shopping writer
Sealy Essentials Standard/Queen Cooling Pillow, $44 (Save 31%)
$64$44 at Amazon
“For months, I’d been waking up with random neck and shoulder pain, so I decided to invest in a new pillow. I’ve only had this Sealy one for about a week, but because of its cloud-like material, which cradles my head and supports my shoulders, I’ve already seen a major improvement. It also has a nice cooling pad that I swear sometimes evokes the same sensations as Vicks VapoRub.”—Alyssa Grabinski, celebrity shopping writer
Ninja AF101 AirFryer, $90 (Save 31%)
$130$90 at Amazon
“I’ve been looking for a well-priced air fryer that I can gift to my grandfather, so I was thrilled to see the top-rated Ninja AF101 is on sale right now. My grandpa loves to make fresh bacon but hates the hassle of cleaning grease splatters, and this 4-quart air fryer is easy enough for him to use and will fry up crispy bacon in minutes — without the extra oil. ”—Cai Cramer, shopping writer
PurSteam 10-in-1 Steam Mop, $60 (Save 25%)
$80$60 at Amazon
“The floors in my rental have certainly seen better days — especially with a four-year-old running around. I’m convinced I need this PurSteam 10-in-1 Steam Mop after readingone of our articlesabout how well it removes dirt and grime. Plus, after testing 26 other steam mops in our PEOPLE Tested lab, this onecame out on top.”—Kayla Kitts, shopping editor
Utopia Bedding Set of 2 King Size Pillows, $28 with coupon (Save 20%)
$34$28 at Amazon
“I’ve been stuffing my king-size pillowcases with the wrong size inserts for too long, so I’m going to finally buy the Utopia Bedding pillows that have been sitting in my Amazon cart for weeks. They’re cooling and designed for all kinds of sleepers, which is great since they’ll mostly be used for the many guests who are staying with us this year.”—Alex Nelson, shopping editor and strategist
Jengush Battery Operated Wall Sconces Set of 2, $100 (Save 13%)
$115$100 at Amazon
“I was on a mission to find renter-friendly lighting that could make my room feel like a hotel, so when I came across these no-wire, low-cost, actually stylish sconces, I knew I’d struck gold. It was easy to attach the fixtures to my walls, and the LED bulbs are rechargeable, so I just plug them in with a USB cord when they need a full battery. I love how this less than $100 purchase (now that it’s on sale!) was able to elevate my room, especially when using the warm yellow light setting.”—Alyssa Brascia, shopping writer
Tucker Murphy Pet Free Standing Pet Gate, $58 (Save 19%)
Wayfair
$72$58 at Wayfair
“I planned to pick up a pet gate during my latest trip to Petco, but every single one was over $100! This pet gate from Wayfair has a simple design, effectively blocks off rooms, and is half the price of similar pet gates. Plus, it doesn’t require any kind of mounting, so I can move it from room to room or fold it away once my dog feels comfortable in my new apartment.”—Erin Johnson, senior shopping editor
Cricut Joy Machine, $99 (Save 34%)
$149$99 at Amazon
“While I’m not a big DIYer, I’m convinced owning a Cricut Joy will take me into my crafting era. This machine is currently 34 percent off and comes with a digital content library of 30 images so I can start creating all the decals, mugs, and cards I want — just in time for the spring and summer holidays.”—Kayla Kitts, shopping editor
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