I found the perfect pans -- and they're cheap

Or, at least, they were; here's how to get them the next time they go on sale. PLUS: A $24 home-security camera? Yes, please.

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Happy Easter to those who celebrate it!

These are weird, weird times, and I don’t care where you fall on the political spectrum, one thing is clear: Everything is more expensive than it used to be, and signs point to it getting much worse.

Does that mean we should “buy now” before prices skyrocket? I have no special knowledge of the future; I’m all about the deals you can get today.

But the one I intended to share just vanished in the worst possible way (i.e., the price jumped to an all-time high), so I’m going tell you about it, then let you know how to get alerted if and when the price comes back down.

Before that, a few quickies…

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QUICK HITS

Clutter is my enemy, therefore I’m a fan of anything that helps me find permanent homes for things. Like this: For a limited time, and while supplies last, the Lisen self-adhesive magnetic clip 8-pack drops to just $5.57 when you clip the on-page 5%-off coupon and then click Redeem next to the 15%-off promo code (or enter it at checkout: Y3U4DR4R).

Designed with cable management in mind but also suitable for things like keys and sunglasses, these little stick-on pads feature magnetic clasps to keep cords or whatever else securely in place.

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I’ve long been a fan of Wyze smart security cameras. They’re cheap, and they work really well. For a limited time, and while supplies last, the Wyze Cam v4 is just $23.98, the second-lowest price on record. It’s normally $40.

The v4 is the latest version of this venerable little camera, which can install indoors or outdoors. It offers 2.5K resolution (better than most), local video recording (on a microSD card, not included), color night vision, a spotlight/siren for security, and more.

Advanced features like person/pet detection do require a subscription, but Wyze Cam Plus runs a very reasonable $2.99/month.

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I finally found cookware that doesn’t suck — here’s how to watch for the next price drop

I’ve been through my share of pans over the years: Pricey wedding-gift sets, YouTube influencer-recommended skillets, Costco’s bundle-of-the-month, and so on. They all disappointed in one way or another.

Leave it to my sister to find the winner. Maybe I’m a little early in calling Blue Diamond cookware my all-time favorite, but after two months I’m still incredibly enthusiastic about it.

We started with 10- and 12-inch skillets, then added a 5-quart saute pan with lid (which also fits the 12-inch skillet, thankfully). These ceramic pans are suuuuper-nonstick, PFAS- and PFOA-free, dishwasher-safe, oven-safe, and even metal utensil-safe. Limited lifetime warranty, too. Absolutely love them so far.

Now for the bad news: Although the saute pan is currently $39.95, which is about where it’s been selling since January, the two skillets are now $63.53, the highest they’ve been, well, ever. Coincidence? Tariffs? I have no idea, but I paid around $45 for them back in February. Take a look at this price-history chart:

To be honest, $63.53 isn’t a bad price for this pair — but knowing that it’s typically around 30% cheaper, I’m hoping this is just a temporary jump.

If you’re willing to wait, click here to visit the CamelCamelCamel page for the skillets, then click Add Amazon Price Watch. Set your desired price, enter your e-mail address, and you’re done.

(Needless to say, CamelCamelCamel works with any Amazon product, which is why I’ve championed this little tool for as long as I can remember.)

Oh, one last thing: Yes, I already have an inexpensive cast-iron skillet. It’s great — for some things. It’s also heavy, a pain to clean, lacking a lid, etc. But with this Blue Diamond threesome, I feel like I’m covered (ha!) for just about everything.

Your thoughts?

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