22 Things on Sale You’ll Actually Want to Buy: From Bioderma to PicassoTiles
Including Scandinavian raincoats and a water-filtering straw for camping.
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Mother’s Day is less than a month away — so if you’re looking for gift ideas, I’ve got some on-sale options below that will arrive with plenty of time to spare, including a digital picture frame and a stylish Scandinavian raincoat. (You can find the rest of our gift guides here.) I also found a cache of deals on cute kids’ clothes at Nordstrom, our favorite teeth-whitening strips, and a few pet accessories to pamper your pup. And as always, make sure to sign up for our email newsletter for even more sales coverage — including extra deals each Friday hand-selected by yours truly.
Crest 3D Whitestrips Professional Effects Whitening Strips - 24 Treatments
All it takes is 30 minutes and a set of these Strategist-approved teeth-whitening strips for noticeably brighter pearly whites.
Bioderma Sensibio H2O - 16.7 Oz.
Our best-selling (and top rated) micellar water from Bioderma is finally on sale again.
Bedsure Calming Pet Bed - 23 Inches
A fuzzy doughnut bed to cocoon your pet (and provide ample Instagrammable moments).
Aura Mason Luxe Digital Picture Frame
We named the Aura Mason the best digital picture frame and this slightly-larger version — it’s 9.7 inches across — is 20 percent off. It’d be a great Mother’s Day gift, as Aura “lets you preload the frame remotely with photos and a gift message, so when it ships straight to your giftee, all they have to do is download the app and connect the frame to Wi-Fi,” according to our senior editor Jen Trolio.
Joseph Joseph Milltop Non-Spill Salt and Pepper Mills
Some Scandinavian-inspired salt-and-pepper mills are nearly 50 percent off.
Joseph Joseph DrawerStore Compact Cutlery Organizer
If you’re short on kitchen drawer space, former Strategist staffer Hannah Starke recommends this compact cutlery-drawer tray, which she uses in her 22-square-foot kitchen. It can store enough silverware for six to eight place settings in a four-inch-wide footprint.
Philips AVENT Anti-Colic Baby Bottles with AirFree Vent - Set of 4
We recently named these our best overall baby bottles. They’re easy to clean, comfortable to hold, come in multiple sizes, and stack neatly in diaper bags thanks to the flat top on the bottle caps.
National Geographic Mega Fossil Dig Kit
In this kit, kids use chisels, brushes, and a magnifying glass to uncover highly realistic fossils, from dinosaur bones to shark teeth to sea urchins. One nanny told us that she gave it as a gift to a 7-year-old and 9-year-old, who were then digging for the better part of a rainy day inside.
PicassoTiles 100 Piece Set
Another foolproof gift for creative kids: this 100-piece set of magnetic tiles, which snap together to build flat or 3-D shapes, patterns, and creatures.
Shark Rocket Ultra-Light Corded Stick Vacuum - HV301
The bagless Shark Rocket weighs less than nine pounds and easily converts into a hand vacuum (complete with three different nozzles).
Blueland Laundry Starter Set
Blueland’s sustainably packaged and travel-friendly laundry detergent is also an excellent stain remover. Now that it’s on sale, this 60-pack shakes out to 40 cents per load.
LifeStraw Personal Water Filter
This Sharpie-size device filters bacteria and parasites out of water from any source — making it an especially smart gift for avid hikers and campers.
KingCamp Low Sling Beach Chair
And for those who prefer to spend their time outdoors r-e-l-a-x-ing, this lightweight beach chair is 20 percent off.
LifeStride Kimmie Ankle Strap Espadrille
Some definitely comfortable shoes that don’t scream “orthopedics” — and they come in six colors!
Topman Extreme Oversize Embroidered Cotton & Linen Button-Up Shirt
If you’re looking to zhuzh up your work wardrobe, there are plenty of Topman not-so-basics that are deeply on sale at Nordstrom.
Tucker + Tate Henley Pocket Romper
The real star of Nordstrom’s clearance bins right now is the kids’ section — this cute color-block onesie for babies is just $16.
Mini Boden Kids’ Dog Appliqué Long Sleeve Cotton T-Shirt
And I spotted plenty of utterly adorable tops and dresses from Mini Boden.
Crocs Kids’ Classic Clog - Valentine's Day
These Crocs are technically for Valentine’s Day but cute enough to wear year-round.
Fable Pets Magic Leash
Fable, who makes some of our go-to stylish pet accessories, is offering 20 percent off select items with the code GETOUTSIDE. This versatile leash comes in several colors and sizes and can be worn as a belt, a bandolier, or around your wrist on outings with your dog.
Fable Pets The Game
Strategist junior writer Brenley Goertzen says her Aussie mix enjoys knocking this wobbly device around with her paws or snout to release a few chunks of food.
Stutterheim Mosebacke Raincoat
Stutterheim’s ultra-elegant raincoats are 30 percent off in select colors and styles. Strategist writer Dominique Pariso purchased hers on a trip to Sweden, where the brand is based: “The slight A-line flare leaves some much-appreciated wiggle room around my hips and lets me comfortably button the coat all the way down,” she writes
Stutterheim Hornstull Matte Long Raincoat
This even-longer option features a sweet collar and a bow on the back.
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