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Our Amazon Faves

by | Oct 2, 2024 | Finances, Amazon Favorites

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Our Amazon Faves

Our favorites on Amazon include items for the dorm, first apartment, college preparation, and other must haves for parents in the next phase! Check back into this post regularly for updates for holidays and seasonally. We also update this post for Amazon Prime Days and other Amazon promotions for parents of young adults and those in the next phase as empty nesters,

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Did you know that there is a Prime membership for students? The first 6 months are FREE, and then the price is still majorly discounted! Get the student Prime membership here! ** This is good for 18-24 year olds, even if they aren’t a student!

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Laura’s Favorite Books

I love to read and keep at least 2 books going at all times – one to read and one I listen to on Audible. I like both fiction and non-fiction. I am a rare Enneagram 5, so I love learning about history and other things. Here are some of my favorite reads and listens.

Laura’s Favorite Books – Fiction

Laura’s Favorite Books – Non Fiction

Mel’s Favorite Books for 2025

I also am an avid reader! My commute to work is about 45 minutes each way. So, I listen way more than I am able to sit down with an actual book. I do usually have one going though. These are my absolute favorites from last year.

Mel’s Favorite 2025 Books

Amazon Faves for Empty Nesters

Empty Nest Books

Around the House

I (Laura) love, love, love this Hammered Stainless-Steel Beverage Tub. I have seen others with a far pricier version of this beverage tub. I found mine on Amazon. I now have 3 of them. I use them as ice buckets and as beverage tubs. Be sure to grab this metal ice scooper to go with it. It is the perfect size and weight for scooping ice.

Around the House

Hobbies anyone?

I (Laura) love reading and listening to books in my empty nest. You can get a FREE trial Audible Membership to try it out. And, similar to that, but a bit different, I (Mel) love my Kindle Unlimited membership!

Empty Nest Hobbies

For the Guys

It is always a challenge to find the right things for the guys. They often take care of things themselves, so it can be a nerve wracking job to shop for them when you have to do so.

For the Guys

Amazon Faves for Skincare and Pampering

I (Laura) love the Neutrogena Makeup Remover Melting Balm. It takes my makeup off so easily. I used to use the Clinique version, but I like the Neutrogena better. Another product I love is the Moroccanoil Leave in Conditioner. It smells amazing, which makes using it even more wonderful.

Our faves for skincare and pampering are focused on the products we need to keep our skin and bodies hydrated and healthy.

Amazon Faves for Skincare and Pampering

Amazon Faves for Parents of Adult Children

Books for Parents of Adult Children

Amazon Faves for College Preparation

College Preparation Resources

Amazon Faves for the Dorm

The list is endless, but this list will get you started!

Move In Day Essentials

And, there’s more!

More Must-Have Dorm Items

First Apartment Favorites

This list will get you started…

Must Haves for a College or Grad School Apartment

More NPP Favorites:

Christmas Gift Ideas For Everyone on Your List: Hundreds of Ideas!

30+ Best Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Teens and College Students

25 Games Every Grandma Should Own

90+ Jolly Advent Calendars for Everyone

50 Best Gifts for Parents and Grandparents

College Dorm Room Essentials

Need a great book to read?

30+ Christmas Books to Enjoy in Midlife

8 Best Books For Parenting Teens

29 Best Books To Give At Graduation

Best Books for Parenting Adult Children

15+ Best Books For Parents Of Middle Schoolers​

Does your student have Student Prime at Amazon? There are so many advantages to this including the price! Discounts on the following: flights, tutoring, the Calm app, GrubHub, Prime videos and gaming, textbook purchases, Amazon photos, fashion Prime “try before you buy”, early access to Amazon lightening deals, and Whole Foods, and so much more!! Sign up for a 6-month trial here!  **This is good for 18-24 year olds, even if they aren’t a student!

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