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SAVE $120.04: As of May 6, the KitchenAid Artisan Series 5-quart tilt-head stand mixer is on sale at Amazon for $329.95. This saves shoppers 27% on the regular list price of $449.99.
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KitchenAid Artisan Series 5-Quart Tilt-Head Stand Mixer
$329.95
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$449.99
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For the moms who know how to make magic in the kitchen, having timeless, culinary-quality equipment matters.
GET UP TO 30% OFF: As of May 6, you can get up to 30% off digital picture frames at Amazon—shop brands like Skylight, Aura, and more.
Our top picks:
Best deal overall
Aura Carver 10.1-inch wireless digital picture frame
$148.99 at Amazon
(save $30.01)
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Best runner-up deal
Nixplay 10.1-inch wireless digital picture frame
$139.99 at Amazon
(save $60)
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Best bedget pick
Skylight 10-inch digital picture frame
$119.99 at Amazon
(save $20)
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If your mom’s always on your case about sending her more pictures, a digital picture frame is the perfect Mother's Day gift to keep her updated on your latest adventures.
SAVE UP TO 80%: May 6 is the last day to shop Wayfair's Way Day sale, where you can save between 50% and 80% in categories like outdoor furniture, patio heating, living room seating, area rugs, mattresses, grills, and more.
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You don't need spring cleaning or a change in season to justify refreshing your space.
SAVE $30: As of today, May 6, you can shop the original Bird Buddy Smart Bird Feeder for 10% off at Amazon. Today's limited-time deal brings the list price down from $299.99 to $269.99.
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Bird Buddy Smart Bird Feeder
$269.99
at Amazon
$299.99
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As Mother's Day clocks in less than a week away, we're feeling the pressure to find that unique gift for the mothers in our lives.
Amazon deals of the day at a glance:
OUR TOP PICK
Kindle Paperwhite
$114.99 at Amazon
(save $35)
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BEST EARBUDS DEAL
Beats Studio Buds
$79.95 at Amazon
(save $70)
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BEST GIFT DEAL
Select gift cards (DoorDash, Bath and Body Works, Gap, etc.)
up to 20% off
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BEST SMART HOME DEAL
Echo Show 8 (3rd gen)
$99.99 at Amazon
(save $50)
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It's no secret that we love deal hunting at Mashable.
UP TO 50% OFF: As of May 6, you can get up to 50% off select Amazon devices, including the Kindle Paperwhite (16 GB) and Kindle Scribe (16 GB).
Our top picks:
Best Kindle deal
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (16 GB)
$114.99 at Amazon
(save $35 )
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Best Echo deal
Amazon Echo Dot (latest release)
$27.99 at Amazon
(save $49.99)
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Best Amazon Fire TV deal
55-inch Amazon Fire TV omni QLED series
$449.99 at Amazon
(save $150 )
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Mother’s Day is this coming weekend, and if you’re still empty-handed on the gift front, it’s not too late to find something that’ll make your mom's day extra special.