Every pet parent knows that pang of guilt when they have to leave their animals at home, especially for extended periods of time. Even with pet sitters, friends, or family checking in on them, there's nothing like being able to keep an eye out for them yourself from a distance with the help of a pet camera.

I recently ditched my smartphone and used the Kodak PIXPRO WPZ2 for a week, and this is a fantastic compact camera that's seriously rugged. It's waterproof, dustproof, shockproof, and because of how easy it is to use, it's foolproof too. Good news is that it's currently 21% off at Amazon, so you can grab one for just $142.

They’re not the most feature-packed cameras, or made from the most sturdy materials, but they’ll function just fine and you can’t beat the price point. In particular, if you’re looking to get into a security system,

There are tons of security camera choices –and this time of year you need to be careful! Some cost more to buy but SAVE in the long run.