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Homemade popsicles offer more versatility and control over ingredients than store-bought ones. And with our picks for the best popsicle molds, they’re also easy and fun to make.

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You may think cell phones have rendered landlines obsolete—but they remain popular, and are a good option in case of emergencies. Our favorite cordless phone offers solid range and crisp audio at a low price.

Deal price: $30 | Street price: $50

The Philips Sonicare ProtectiveClean 4100 will effectively clean your teeth without rattling your molars (and bathroom windows) while you brush. Our runner-up pick is less expensive than others in the Sonicare line, but it still offers most of the features you'd expect from an electric toothbrush, such as a timer and rechargeable battery. This deal is available in white.

Deal price: $180 | Street price: $300

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Have it made in the shade with the comfortable REI Co-op Screen House Shelter. Our testers loved this tent’s simple, airy design, which is a breeze to set up. It has a high ceiling to create a brighter, roomier environment than similarly-sized options.

Deal price: $18 | Street price: $22

Simple and unobtrusive, the Panasonic BQ-CC55 performed well throughout testing and was dead simple to use—just pop in your batteries, plug it in, and wait for the individual status lights to indicate a fully charged battery. What really sets this charger apart is its auto-shutoff feature—once fully charged, the device automatically cuts off power to avoid damaging the batteries.