The best things we tested in August

Plus, our favorite Labor Day sales (so far). Photo by REI / Dyson / Madewell / Reviewed We’re counting down the hours (and minutes… and seconds…) until the work day comes to an end, and we can officially get started on Labor Day R&R. But we’re not checking out completely—our deals experts will be sifting through the best sales that pop up this weekend. Click that big yellow button to see our favorite deals so far, including at [Madewell]( [REI]( [Brooklinen]( and [Walmart](. [THE BEST EARLY LABOR DAY SALES]( Speaking of the best of the best, we’ve been testing lots of very cool, very helpful products this month. Keep scrolling for all our favorites, from the new iPad Air to slip-on shoes. Enjoy your weekend, reader. Sara Beth Bolin Staff Writer, Newsletters Recommendations are independently chosen by Reviewed's editors. Purchases you make through our links may earn us a commission. THE BEST THINGS WE TESTED IN AUGUST iPad Air (2024) Apple finally refreshed its iPad Air earlier this year, and [our expert called it]( the “Goldilocks of the Apple iPad lineup.” It’s not underpowered or overpriced, and is a great choice for anyone who wants an iPad but doesn’t need the bells and whistles of the Pro model. [BUY FROM AMAZON]( Kizik Brisbane Hands-Free Shoe Our accessibility editor [tried these hands-free shoes]( and wrote that, unlike other slip-on shoes, they feel just as good as they look. She loved the variety of colors and sizes available, as well as the innovative design that makes them easy to put on. [BUY FROM KIZIK]( Samsung Bespoke Induction Range This induction range is super smart, with great performance, usability, even heating, and… the ability to answer the phone or ask about the weather. [Reviewed’s kitchen editor]( says it’s a great pick, especially because it doesn’t break the bank. [BUY FROM HOME DEPOT]( Stork Vitals+ Baby Monitor and Wearable Monitoring your baby while they sleep is important, so getting the best gear is key. [Our tester tried this camera]( wearable, and app combo, and thinks that parents who want to make sure their little one is sleeping soundly would be wise to invest in it. [BUY FROM MASIMO]( Amazon Echo Spot If you’re looking for an Alexa-enabled device with a beautiful display for your bedroom, [our tester says]( the Echo Spot is a good choice. It combines the best features of a speaker and touchscreen to make a very convenient, customizable bedside device. [BUY FROM AMAZON]( Cariuma UBA Pro This new shoe from Cariuma is half sneaker, half skate shoe, and all style. [Our writer loves]( that this shoe is subtle, stylish, and supportive, so it’s a great set of kicks for those looking to elevate their everyday style. [BUY FROM CARIUMA]( More Stories # What our deals editor is shopping during Labor Day Weekend There are a lot of sales happening this weekend, but only some are worth your cash. Our deals editor, who spends her time scouring sales all year long, rounded up the deals she’s eyeing, from vacuums to sweaters. [READ MORE]( # The best washer and dryer sets Labor Day Weekend is a great time to grab those big-ticket items you’ve been meaning to replace, but you shouldn’t just get any old appliance—you should get the best. We’ve tested dozens of washers and dryers, and found the best value, top-load, and compact sets for your home. [READ MORE]( Shop these deals - we found the [best labor day weekend sales at walmart]( like a big discount on [this dyson vacuum](. - [Amazon's labor day deals]( include everything from [ipads]( to [teeth whitening strips](. - The [sale section at anthropologie]( is an extra 40% off this weekend only. [Placeholder] JOIN THE CARPOOL [Subscribe to our monthly newsletter]( and get expert guidance for every stage of your parenting journey. [Share with a friend]( [Subscribe]( [Visit us on Facebook!]( [Visit us on Instagram!]( [Visit us on Twitter!]( [Visit us on YouTube!]( [Visit us on Pinterest!]( [Reviewed Logomark]Reviewed is part of the USA Today network Reviewed 19 Brookline St Cambridge, MA 02139-4103 Copyright © 2024 Reviewed, All rights reserved. Is this email not displaying correctly? [View it in your browser](. [Update your email preferences]( or [unsubscribe from this list](