TextNow's Favorite (Affordable) Buys in July

If you've been wanting to try out all those viral "20-minute dinner" recipes that inevitably require an air fryer, here's your chance to do it for under $50 (and maybe save on your take out budget too).

If you've been thinking about getting a tablet – whether for you, a parent, or your kid(s) – Amazon's own Fire HD tablets are now almost 50% off! At this affordable pricing, you might even be able to get multiple for the whole family to enjoy.

If your mornings are chaotic (and about to get more so with back to school), bring your breakfast with you with this portable (USB-rechargeable) Ninja blender! The cup insert turns into a tumbler for you to take with you to work, or give it to your teen to take with them to school.

Improve the air quality in your bedroom, office, or anywhere where you feel the dust, pet dander, or smoke should be filtered out better with this great deal on an air purifier!

You can never have enough sunglasses (says me who is constantly either losing them or scratching them). Get a stylish pair for a stylish price (aka affordable) this Prime Day!

If you're an expecting parent, or have a few baby showers coming up on your calendar, this is a great deal on a newborn essentials pack that include all their wellness & health items, including a thermometer, snot sucker, teething glove, nail clipper, and more.

This summer started off strong with multiple heatwaves, and it probably won't let up anytime soon. Be prepared for the next one with this comfortable, portable neck fan that allows you to enjoy your walks, commute, and outdoor activities without feeling the heat.

While Prime Day is great for snagging deals on bigger ticket items, it's also a great time to stock up on your regular shopping and save in the long run for all the every-day household items you require, like these dishwasher pods. Get just one pack, or get enough to last you the rest of the year!

Whether you're hitting the backyard or the campsite, this portable large grill caddy can fit all your condiments, tools, utensils, paper towels, and more, so you can make less trips from the kitchen (or cooler) and get to eating faster!

Have you or a loved one been in a situation where you're yelling for the right pair of tongs, or worse, for the ice pack since you burned yourself trying to turn a sausage with your fingers? Make your life easier and get this decked-out grilling tool set instead.

The worst part about the outdoors in summer? All. the. flies. It's enough to drive anyone crazy, especially if you're trying to have a relaxing outdoor meal.

Rather than waste your own energy by using your arms to swat them away, get an electric fly swatter fan instead – let it do all the work for you.

Speaking of outdoor nuisances, you also have to account for the mosquitos, and this affordable, long-lasting citronella lantern will do just that for you.

Rib fan? Then you need a good BBQ sauce, and why not try a variety to find your favorite?

If you're looking to find an alternative to your kids' screen time this summer, show them that having fun isn't hard when you've got a – set of portable corn hole boards with compatible bean bags!

It might say "camping," but this lightweight hammock can just as easily be used in your backyard, to turn an otherwise ordinary weekend into a relaxing, summer getaway.

When it comes to back to school shopping, it's mainly about the simple things: pens and papers and backpacks, and more. Start with this cute pastel pencil 10-pack and check the first item off your list!

Get these fun spiral notebooks (and maybe keep one for yourself) for all their note taking.

Keep all your papers, reports, and permission slips in one organized space with these convenient plastic folders with pockets.

I still use highlighters to this day to remind myself of the important notes to pay attention to. But highlighters don't have to be boring – bring your pages to life with these assorted pastel highlighters!

If you haven't noticed, the theme of this Back to School checklist is "organization," and there's nothing that can keep them more organized than sticky notes!