The 5 best Amazon deals you can get this Thursday
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If you haven't yet set up your outdoor seating area, opened the pool or dusted off your barbecue yet, we've got just one question for you: What are you waiting for? The sun is shining, spring is here and it's time to enjoy your personal space. Whether you live in an apartment and your outdoor oasis is your balcony or you have a sprawling backyard, deck or front porch, you can some great items worth adding to the set-up with the best Amazon deals on the site today.
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From a super adorable bistro set with a pair of rocking chairs that's selling for less than $200 to a $25 discount on a flat-top propane gas grill for use in gorgeous weather, we've cooked up some amazing Amazon markdowns. Check these and more out below!
1. Save 11%: This flat-top gas grill with near-perfect ratings
Add some flare to you meals with this Blackstone flat-top propane gas grill griddle that's normally $224.99 and now selling for $199.99. That's an 11% discount! Perfect for grilling eggs, bacon and pancakes for breakfast or grilled cheese and quesadillas for lunch, this cooker has a flat top with two burners underneath that you can control independently rather than the grill grates and cover you'd see with a traditional barbecuer. That means you'll be able to cook food on both high and low temperatures at the same time. What's more, it's got more than 6,000 collective near-perfect buyer ratings, 87% of which are 5 stars. Amazon shoppers love that the surface is big enough to make enough food for a large family. They also report that it cooks evenly and offers good temperature control.
Get the Blackstone 28-inch Outdoor Flat-Top Gas Grill Griddle Station for $199.99 (Save $25)
2. Less than $200: This cozy 3-piece bistro set
Grab a warm cup of coffee or tea and settle into this super stylish rocking bistro chair set from Solaura, which you can get from roughly $171 in the gray hue when you clip the coupon box beneath the price. (You can also get the brown option for $10 off.) Keep in mind that, depending on your location, you may also have to pay $29.95 in shipping. Still, for such a cute and highly-rated collection, we think it's a great deal—especially when you consider that the same set is going for $241.19 on sale at Overstock. Both steel patio chairs come with thick cushions and rock back and forth, making for the perfect spot to read, people watch or even stargaze at night. The glass-top table, meanwhile, can hold your beverage or a decorative plant. With an impressive 4.7-star rating, this set is super easy to assemble, according to its more than 1,000 Amazon buyers, and the chairs are really comfortable. It's a win all around!
Get the Solaura 3-piece Rocking Chair Bistro Set from $170.99 (Save $9 to $10)
3. A 23% savings: One of our favorite sprinkler controllers
Smart sprinklers not only help you keep your lawn and garden nicely watered on a regular schedule, they can also help you conserve water, since they'll use just the right amount of H20 (no leaks!). At its regular price of $129.99, the Reviewed team deemed the Orbit 57950 B-hyve Smart 12-Zone indoor/outdoor sprinkler controller to be among the best sprinkler controllers on the market. Right now, you can get it on sale, too, as it's it's currently down to $99.71, saving you a cool 23%. Our reviewers found that while it looked a bit bulky and industrial, it was good for outdoor use, because the covered LCD control panel is protected from the elements via the locked chassis. While it can be controlled using an app or by voice command with Alexa, it can also be used as a regular sprinkler box by those who aren't technically savvy. We found the installation to be super-easy, too. Better yet, more than 7,500 Amazon buyers have also given it 4.6 stars, with one calling it "the most affordable smart home sprinkler device on the market."
4. A $10 discount: This super-slim Belgian waffle maker
It's International Waffle Day! Whether you're whipping up chicken and waffles for dinner or a yummy brunch, these sugary treats are worth every last calorie—but they're nearly impossible to make without a good waffle maker. The Presto 03510 FlipSide Belgian waffle maker, which ranks among the best waffle makers we've ever tested, is up for grabs at a great reduced price today, falling from $49.99 to $39.99. When we put it through the paces, we found that it produced "evenly, browned, crispy waffles" every time—an impressive feat for such a value pick. Don't have much counter space in the kitchen? That won't be a problem with this machine's slim, low-sitting profile—just make sure to give yourself some space to flip your waffles. It even locks into place for easy storage when not in use.
Get the Presto 03510 FlipSide Belgian Waffle Maker for $39.99 (Save $10)
5. 31% off: This easy blow-up inflatable pool
Intex is a well-known brand in the inflatables space, and this little pool is a good example of why. Down $5.09 from $19.99 to $14.90, it's perfect for those looking to get some splash time in the backyard. At 45 x 10 inches, it probably won't fit an average adult, but it will be great for the little ones or your pets. With 9,600-plus glowing Amazon reviews, it's easy to blow up, according to buyers—even when compared to a pool floatie. Interestingly, many customers have also found another creative use for it, employing it as a kid's ball pit: According to one reviewer, it can fit up to 700 small plastic balls for indoor or outdoor play.
Get the Intex 45 x 10-Inch Crystal Blue Inflatable Pool for $14.90 (Save $5.09)
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