This story is part of Select's New & Notable column, where we highlight our favorite product launches, major sales, what we're buying and some of our latest recommendations and advice.

This week, we’ve got Amazon’s latest Kindle models, a bath mat from our favorite machine-washable rug retailer, as well as plant-based alternative leather sneakers and organic cotton sneakers from a sustainable footwear brand Beyond those a handful of brands released small kitchen appliances this week: Tineco’s Toasty One toaster (the home tech brand’s first launch in the cooking arena), Nutribullet’s Mini Juicer and HUROM’s H310 Easy Clean Slow Juicer.

Here are some of our favorite ongoing sales from brands and retailers we think you should know about.

I like to distract my cat, Wanda, with interactive toys while I’m at work, which led me to the SmartyKat Hot Pursuit Electronic Cat Toy. The motorized toy — her new favorite — has a spinning feather tail and a light that flashes periodically. Wanda pounces on the toy whenever it moves, which entertains her for hours. Mission accomplished. – Zoe Malin, editorial updates editor

For layering under sweater vests and tucking into mini skirts as the seasons change, I got the Aritzia Babaton Formarib Mockneck T-Shirt. The shirt’s fabric conforms to my body — but it’s not constricting — and it’s not sheer, even in white — so you don’t have to wear a bra underneath. It’s true to size, but I think you could size down if you want a crop. — Morgan Greenwald, senior editor

I bought and started wearing the Loeffler Randall Leonie Ballet Flat recently and they’re so comfortable. They come in lots of skin-tone colors, as well as metallic and studded options that I love (and which are currently sold out). — Leah Ginsberg, managing editor

The Boston Birkenstocks — an obsession for many fashion bros (and for me) — are my favorite shoe to wear right now as seasons change.I love the way they look with whatever outfit I’m wearing (especially when paired with knitted socks) and they’re honestly so cozy that I can slip them on and run out the door. Right now, my favorite way to wear them is the Princess-Diana-running-errands-look: An oversized sweater, shorts, ankle socks and the Birks, perfect for the start of autumn. — Vivian Le, junior designer

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Zoe Malin is the associate updates editor for Select on NBC News.

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