I Discover the Best Amazon Finds, and These Are the Under-$50 After-Christmas Sales I’ve Been Waiting For

I pride myself on being an excellent gift giver; I wrap presents that are personal for each individual and take note of their subtle hints throughout the year. Now that I’ve checked everyone off my list, it’s time to focus on getting myself items I’ve been eyeing during the holiday rush, especially now that after-Christmas sales are in full swing. 

As Real Simple’s Amazon shopping expert, I research and test popular products for a living, so I know all about the best finds. Truly, it’s hard to not shop for myself on a daily basis, but there’s one thing that holds me back—I love a good deal. It’s why Amazon’s after-Christmas sale is the perfect time to treat myself with discounts on Nest candles, Stanley cups, Apple AirTags, Kate Spade totes, and more. The best part? All of these on-sale products are under $50. 

Editor-Loved After-Christmas Deals

• Nest Holiday Votive Candle, $15 (was $20)
• Ewedoos Fleece-Lined Leggings with Pockets, $25 (was $40)
• Rifle Paper Co. Holiday Tea Towel, $20 with Prime (was $26)
• Apple AirTag, $24 (was $29)
• KitchenAid Five-Speed Ultra Power Hand Mixer, $45 (was $60)
• Kate Spade Canvas Tote Bag, from $27 (was $34)
• Oxo Pop Small Square Medium Food Storage Container, $10 (was $16) 
• Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask, from $20 (was $24)
• Levoit Classic 160 Humidifier, $29 (was $40)
• Mellanni Iconic Collection Microfiber Sheet Set, from $34 with coupon (was $47)
• Hanes EcoSmart Fleece V-Notch Sweatshirt, $10 (was $18)
• Stanley The IceFlow Flip Straw 30-Ounce Tumbler, $35 (was $40)

Nest Holiday Votive Candle

Although Christmas is officially over tonight, I won’t let that stop the festive feel in my home. My mom has a Nest reed diffuser in her powder room, and I always loved how elegant it looks. I’m more of a candle person, though, so I’m opting for this Nest Holiday Votive Candle instead. The jar has a luxe glass base with pretty gold detailing, giving it a subtle holiday feel that’ll blend in with my other decor months later. With comforting scents of cinnamon, amber, pine, pomegranate, and citrus, the candle is sure to make my space feel homely, which I’m very excited for. 

Mellanni Iconic Collection Microfiber Sheet Set

While I’m happy to be back in my hometown for the holidays, there are a few things I miss about my home, and one of those items happen to be my bed sheets. The ones currently in my childhood bedroom are piling and aren’t at the quality I’m used to, so I’m considering these comfortable bed sheets while they’re on sale and have a hidden coupon. Shoppers confirm these sheets are soft, breathable, and luxurious. The sheet set comes with a fitted and flat sheet, as well as two envelope-closure pillowcases; the latter will come in handy since my pillows always escape my existing pillowcases. 

Rifle Paper Co. Holiday Tea Towel

Rifle Paper Co. is my go-to for stationary, like yearly planners, shopping list pads, and recipe boxes, primarily because they’re so darn cute. However, there’s a whole holiday collection filled with the sweetest finds, and many are on sale post-Christmas, including this darling Nutcracker tree tea towel. The kitchen find is adorned with beautifully-drawn characters from the play as well as imagery of wrapped presents, candy canes, and pine leaves, which make up a large Christmas tree when the towel is fully opened. Since the towel will primarily be folded on the rack, I’m happy it won’t look far fetched to display beyond December 25.  

There are quite a few more gifts I’m shopping for during Amazon’s Winter Sale. Check out the editor-approved picks below, including Apple AirTags, KitchenAid hand mixers, and Levoit humidifiers for up to 55 percent off. 

Ewedoos Fleece-Lined Leggings with Pockets

Apple AirTag

KitchenAid Five-Speed Ultra Power Hand Mixer

Kate Spade Canvas Tote Bag

Oxo Pop Small Square Short Food Storage Container

Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask

Levoit Classic 160 Humidifier

Hanes EcoSmart Fleece V-Notch Sweatshirt

Stanley The IceFlow Flip Straw Tumbler