Things we bought that are worth every penny

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Some purchases earn their keep, and this 7-quart Cuisinart Dutch oven is one of them.

I use mine to bake bread and simmer chili, soups and sauces all year long.

It's the kind of kitchen workhorse I turn to again and again.

Right now, it’s 60% off at Wayfair, bringing the price down to just $99.

READ MORE: Buy it for life: Durable products worth every dollar (now on sale) By mid-August, we've all been tempted by enough summer sales.

So this week, we're looking beyond the biggest markdowns and more on what’s actually worth your money.

I asked our writers and editors to share the products they own that have earned their keep. — Caitlyn Martyn, Commerce Editor Shop favorites that last beyond Labor Day , like coolers built for tailgates, camping trips and years of weekends away.

Stock your kitchen with cookware made to last , including the cast-iron skillet our editors reach for again and again.

Be ready when the power goes out with reliable flashlights , generators and tools worth keeping on hand. -- Editor's pick: Avenlur Date 4-in-1 Kitchen Tower & Desk: $101.15 (49% off) with code FOX15 Why it’s worth it: Save 49% on this Montessori-inspired helper tower with code FOX15 through Aug.

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It gives toddlers a safe place to join kitchen activities, then converts into a desk, play seat or chalkboard. -- Here are three items our team owns, uses and recommends.

"This cotton-cashmere-blend sweater gives the perfect fall look without being too heavy.

I love the loose sleeves, the lightweight feel and, of course, the color." — Kelsey Ramirez, Production/Updates Editor " Layla’s Kapok pillow is firm but not too firm, and I don’t wake up with a sore neck.