Today is the day Amazon’s October Prime Big Deal Days gets underway.  For the next 48 hours  you may save on essentials, kitchen products, tech and even travel.

Using Amazon Prime is not the only way to save, several other retailers will be offering deep discounts as well this week

• Target is hosting Target Circle Week from Oct. 6 to 12
• Walmart is hosting its Holiday Deals event from Oct. 8 to 13
• Best Buy is hosting its 48-Hour Flash Sale from Oct. 8 to 9
• Wayfair is hosting its Way Day sale from from Oct. 5 to 7