Christmas Bargains

 I have found a few super bargain “Best Buy” type items which may be attractive for other seniors, too!!.  (I use PayPal only to buy from abroad.)

Tech Items:

Amazon Echo Dot $50 - start to use voice computing, as for switching (hard to reach or remote) lamps on and off -

https://www.amazon.com/All-New-Echo-Dot-2nd-Generation/dp/B01DFKC2SO/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1479148287&sr=8-2&keywords=echo

Switches for above - $30 or less ea - also work from smartphone

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0178IC734/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Charging Station $22 - makes the best use of an outlet to recharge your devices

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B016ORDJM8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Kindle Fire $50 - all-round tablet, can be hacked to google apps - on sale as low as $33

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00TSUGXKE/ref=s9_acss_bw_cg_odstab_3a1?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=merchandised-search-3&pf_rd_r=TCNAG187EHW9D0EYTK54&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=687b59e0-28fe-45f7-9cf5-d6e885615c2f&pf_rd_i=6669703011

Cables - cheap and well-made cables -

Short charging cables -

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B019C0BB9C/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Pigtail Power Extension for bulky wall warts -

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B013H8VIEI/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Premium Audio cables that WORK!!  -

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00R124LAK/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Hotspot Service - #4.99/mo up - cheap way to add (up to LTE) data to your smartphone and devices -

https://www.freedompop.com/devices/freedom-spot-lte

Other Senior Items

Shower Curtain Rings - $1.09x2=$2.18 - I use two per hole, facing opposite, replacing $$ units which quit too soon -

http://www.ebay.com/itm/12pcs-Shower-Curtain-Hook-Hanger-Plastic-Ring-Bath-Drape-Strong-Loop-Clasp-Fine-/272315836864?hash=item3f6749e9c0

Shower Curtain - $14 expensive but worth it to stop spills and mold

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DH2H5KG/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Stockings - light compression stockings - $1.71/pair!!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/SSHU-Thigh-High-Sock-Compression-Socks-Stocking-Men-Women-Miracle-Socks-NEW-/321802322981?var=&hash=item4aece9c425

2in1 Light Socket Adapters $1.46 - use 2 60 watt (10,5 watt) equivalent LEDS in one lamp to replace 100 watt incandescent -

shttp://www.ebay.com/itm/Screw-E27-LED-Base-Light-Lamp-Bulb-Socket-1-to-2-Splitter-Adapter-HOT-/152195226134?hash=item236f8ada16

Humidifier - as low as $15 - same unit under Sunbeam, Walgreen, Honeywell, and other brand names -washes in dishwasher

https://www.amazon.com/Sunbeam-Vaporizer-Humidifier-Filter-Free-1388-800-001N/dp/B001B2WP0Y/ref=sr_1_12_a_it?s=aht&ie=UTF8&qid=1479149851&sr=8-12&keywords=sunbeam+humidifier

Men’s Automatic Belt - $5 - once you get the hang of it, tightens and releases instantly

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01ER1WR5I/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Wireless Doorbell - $10 - receiver plugs into wall socket w/o battery

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01AJOXJNQ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Stool - snappy and strong waterproof Folding Step Stool - $10

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01GJ0XO5W/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Men’s Slip-On - a decent stirtched cheap $30 shoe, also check Dexter Eastborough from Payless & their Sales -  http://www.payless.com/mens-eastborough-slip-on/67929.html?dwvar_67929_color=black#prefn1=brand&prefv1=safeTstep%7CHunter's+Bay&start=1

Prescription Eyeglasses - $7 up plus shipping -http://www.zennioptical.com/?gclid=CjwKEAiApLDBBRC8oICb9NvKsg0SJAD9yOHs3LWpq_6eUCKAEscDGpd5kL0hn7pe-2Cs7FFuOXMqBxoCLN3w_wcB