The secret to Prime Day is shopping early.

Senior Shopping Writer

Amazon just announced that its summer Prime Day is BACK! This year's event takes place on July 16 and 17, but you can actually score great deals right now, you just need to know where to look. Here are 10 items I own and love—like these Apple AirPods and this pack of AirTags, which are a godsend for tracking checked bags on flights—as well as products at the top of my wishlist that you can shop on sale for up to 77 percent off today.

There are incredible fashion finds discounted ahead of Amazon Prime Day, including this classic Kate Spade crossbody that's quietly on sale for 34 percent off. More than 1,000 shoppers have already scooped up these $35 linen drawstring pants, and I plan to wear this breezy tie-waist dress with sneakers or sandals for a comfy and cute summer look. Speaking of shoes, these arch support sandals are marked down to $30—a fraction of what similar styles will cost you.

Home and kitchen items are also heavily discounted in the weeks leading up to Prime Day, like this Fullstar vegetable chopper that's 50 percent off. As you're looking for cooking gadgets, pick up a Lodge cast iron pan for your collection while the coveted 10.25-inch skillet is on sale for just $20. Then round out your cart with this 77 percent-off mini handheld vacuum that'll quickly remove sand, crumbs, and dirt from your car, as well as this $6 container of The Pink Stuff, which my friends say gets rid of stains like nothing else they've ever tried.

Products I'm Loving Right Now