Remember last year when everyone was talking about Hot Girl Summer? That was great. Loved it. Miss it so much my ribs hurt. This year we'll have stay-inside-don't-touch-anyone-don't-do-anything-don't-go-anywhere girl summer. It's not as good. It's worse, it's so much worse.
Thankfully, there's plenty to do inside, so you might not go entirely off the deep end. For example, everyone's making bread now. To help, we've had a look around for some of the best deals on stuff to keep you entertained inside, and there are some real gems this weekend.
Check out our guide to the Best Wireless Headphones and Best TVs for more options.
Beats Studio 3 Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones for $200 ($150 off): I cannot stress how much of a lifesaver noise-canceling headphones are if you have roommates, or live with other people, or if you have noisy neighbors. Seriously, if you share a tiny apartment with more than one person, being able to drown out all other sound is like having a superpower these days.
Bose Noise Canceling Headphones 700 with Alexa for $300 ($100 off): Another pair of noise-canceling headphones, this pair made our best-of list thanks to the noise-canceling quality and the onboard microphone. They're a great pick if you're doing a lot of video calling (and also need to drown out some noisy roommates).
Anker Soundcore X Sports Earphones for $20 ($16 off): These won't drown out the rest of the world quite the same way the above headphones will, but they're good for jogging. Everyone is jogging now.
Hisense 55-Inch Android 4K ULED Smart TV for $455 ($145 off): I can't be the only one who took this time to upgrade their TV, right? I'm spending so much time sitting in front of it these days. This Hisense is a great pick if you're looking to step up from 1080p to 4K.
TCL 50-Inch Series 5 4K TV for $320 ($30 off): This TV is already quite affordable, and now you can save a little bit more. It has Roku built in, and it's our top pick for a TV under $500.
For more recommendations, head to our Best Gaming Laptops guide and Best PS4 Games.
Red Dead Redemption II (PS4) for $40 ($20 off): You might not be able to explore the wilderness in real life, but in Red Dead Redemption II you can spend hours exploring a vast and lavishly detailed western frontier. It's gorgeous. Sometimes, I just sit by a river and watch buffalo do buffalo things.
MSI GS75 Stealth 17.3-Inch Gaming Laptop for $2,199 ($500 off): One of our favorite gaming laptops, the MSI GS75 is a solid choice if you're looking for a mostly stationary desktop replacement. The full discount comes in the form of a rebate card.
Doom Eternal: Standard Edition (PS4) for $40 ($20 off): Rip and tear! Head to hell, smash demons, and listen to a rockin' heavy metal soundtrack. What's not to like?
Kindle Paperwhite for $100 ($30 off): Our favorite Kindle is on sale at the moment. The Paperwhite is super thin and lightweight, lasts a month on a single charge, and it's water resistant. It's out of stock at the moment, but you can still place an order to secure the deal. Several other Amazon products are on sale right now as well, from Echo devices to Fire tablets. We've rounded them up here.
For more home gear options, check out our Best Smart Speakers and Best Handheld Vacuum guides.
KitchenAid Bowl-Lift Stand Mixer for $230 ($270 off): You're baking a lot of bread, aren't you? Nothing ups your bread game like a stand mixer, and the KitchenAid stand mixer is the gold standard. I've had one for years.
Crock Pot Express Crock 8-Quart for $70 ($60 off): Slow cookers are welcome additions to any kitchen, and right now there's something nice and relaxing about tossing together a slow cooker meal in the morning, and having it waiting for you when dinner rolls around.
Ninja 4-Quart Air Fryer for $100 ($40): Air frying is the way to go for frozen snacks, and who isn't eating entirely too many frozen snacks right now?
Shark DuoClean Slim Upright Vacuum for $99 ($100 off): When there's nothing else to do, at least you can clean. An upright vacuum is a great addition to any home, especially if you have pets.
TP-Link Kasa Smart Plug 2-Pack for $20 ($10 off): Turn any outlet into a smart one with these plugs. They're compatible with Alexa, Google Assistant, and Cortana.
Apple HomePod for $200 ($100 off): Music has been a lifesaver during all this, and while the HomePod isn't the smartest speaker around, it certainly delivers some fantastic sound. There are several other Apple products on sale at Best Buy—we've rounded them up here.
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