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CBS Mornings Deals: Save up to 44% on a portable generator
This week on “CBS Mornings” lifestyle expert Gabrielle Kerr discussed deals on items that may make your life easier — all at exclusive discounts. Discover this week’s exclusive deals below and visit CBSDeals.com or text “CBS” to 65000 to take advantage of them today.
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Sun Joe generator: Save up to 44%
Sun Joe
The Power Joe portable propane generator from Snow Joe may provide power during outages. This generator offers a starting 4,100 watts of power then operates at 3,300 watts when running, which should yield about nine hours of runtime with a 20 pound propane tank (sold separately).
The generator is equipped with two 120-volt outlets, USB-A and -C ports for your electronic devices, a twist-lock receptacle and an RV outlet, all of which may come in handy both during power outages as well as camping. The package includes a protective cover, extension cord, magnetic dipstick and a 24V 2.0 Ah battery with a charger.
Normally priced at $899 get them now at CBSDeals.com for up to 44% off, only $499.99.
Squirrel: Save 42%
Squirrel
The Squirrel bedside perch is a caddy organizer equipped with a USB-C and -A charging port as well as five compartments. The five compartments allow you to keep necessities such as your phone, tablet, books and beverages right by your side when you need them. With this, you may not need a bedside table.
The Squirrel is made of 100% recycled plastic and should be very easy to install. Just slide it in between your bed frame and mattress to keep it intact and upright. This could work great for people with bedrooms that are too small to accommodate a bedside table, those who sleep in the top bunk of a bunk bed or college students that have a really tall bed frame.
Normally priced at $49.95, get one now at CBSDeals.com for up to 42% off, only $28.99.
Reathlete Air-C leg massager: Save 35%
Reathlete
The ReAthlete Air-C leg massager was made to provide relief and relaxation to your legs. Offering a blend of air compression and massage, this product employs airbags to apply gentle pressure to targeted areas of your legs, which may help stimulate circulation, and such, alleviate minor muscle pains.
The massager is controlled with a remote control and features three massage modes and three intensity levels, allowing a more customizable experience. The leg massager also comes with a pocket near the knee that can accommodate hot or cold gel pads, which may help reduce swelling and inflammation (when using a cold gel pad) or loosening of the muscles (when using hot gel pads). Use this exclusively at home or take this with you while traveling with the included storage bag.
Normally priced at $199.99 get one now at CBSDeals.com for 35% off at only $129.99.
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Tropical Storm Milton forms in Gulf; forecast to strengthen into hurricane headed toward Florida
Tropical Storm Milton has formed in the Gulf of Mexico and is forecast to strengthen into a hurricane headed toward Florida with possible impacts to its western coast, the National Hurricane Center said on Saturday. Maximum sustained winds are expected to be at 40 mph with higher gusts and Milton is currently moving north-northeast, NHC said in an advisory.
Milton is forecast to undergo a period of rapid intensification before it makes landfall as a Category 2 hurricane across Florida’s west coast, CBS News Miami reported.
The forecast comes a little more than a week after Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida and across the Southeast, killing more than 200 people and causing immense destruction. President Biden on Thursday took an aerial tour of Florida’s Big Bend where Helene struck as a Category 4 storm. Hundreds of people are still missing and Mr. Biden said the work to rebuild will cost “billions of dollars” as communities suffer still without power, running water and passable roads.
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Milton is forecast to move across the southwestern Gulf of Mexico through Sunday night then across the south-central Gulf on Monday and Tuesday before reaching Florida’s west coast by the middle of the week, NHC said. Heavy rain is possible in the region starting Sunday into Monday, CBS Miami reported, and more rain and heavy winds will most likely arrive on Wednesday. Hurricane and storm surge watches will most likely be required for portions of Florida starting Sunday, the National Hurricane Center said.
Along with the heavy rainfall, the hurricane center said to expect risks of flooding.
Residents in the area should ensure they have a hurricane plan in place, the National Hurricane Center said, follow the advice of local officials and check back for forecast updates.
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A new Barbie has joined Mattel’s lineup of inclusive dolls. The first “Diwali doll” was announced by the toymaker on Friday, a few weeks shy of the Hindu holiday of Diwali, also known as the festival of lights.
The festival, which lasts for five days, is marked on Western calendars to begin on Nov. 1, but some celebrations start on Oct. 31.
The doll, created in collaboration with fashion designer Anita Dongre, features traditional elements including the lehenga skirt, floral print and golden shoes, according to Mattel’s website. The doll is available at major retailers for $40.
“The look is infused with beauty and symbolism to rejoice in victory of light over darkness with contemporary silhouettes,” the description reads for the Diwali doll.
Lalit Agarwal, country manager for Mattel India, said in a news release that through the Diwali doll, the brand is hoping to showcase “India’s vibrant cultural heritage on a global stage while continuing to celebrate the power and beauty of diversity.”
Earlier this year, Mattel announced the first-ever blind Barbie doll and a Black Barbie with Down syndrome.
In addition, to celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8 and Barbie’s 65th birthday on March 9, the doll brand announced it was adding new dolls to its Role Models collection, based on real-life singers and actresses from around the world. They’re not for sale – a one-of-a-kind doll was made for each of the honored women.
The dolls are meant to introduce “girls to remarkable women’s stories to show them you can be anything,” according to Mattel.
