I Discover the Best Amazon Finds, and These Are the Last-Minute Christmas Gifts I’m Giving

When it comes to gift giving, you either thrive in the process or procrastinate so long, you’ve resorted to a gift card. I’m one of those people who shop all year round, so finding the perfect present for loved ones is my specialty. And these are all the gifts I’m giving from Amazon this year—under $50. 

You can say I’m a savvy gift giver; not only do I keep my eye out for the best finds out there, but I also have a list of items friends and family members name-dropped this year, so I know exactly what they want, even if they’ve forgotten about it. Plus, it helps that I’m Real Simple’s Amazon shopping expert, so I know how to get the cream of the crop at an affordable price. In this curated list, you’ll find best-sellers, editor-loved items, and deals from top brands like Apple, KitchenAid, Stanley, Laneige, Voluspa, and Le Creuset starting at $13. 

Last-Minute Editor-Loved Gifts

• Apple AirTag, $24 (was $29)
• Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask, $20 (was $24)
• Stanley The Quencher H2.0 FlowState Tumbler, $35
• Fullstar Vegetable Chopper, $32 with coupon (was $40)
• Voluspa Baltic Amber Large Jar Candle, $36 
• KitchenAid Five-Speed Ultra Power Hand Mixer, $45 (was $60)
• Sweet Water Decor 18-Ounce Galvanized Steel Mug, $13 
• Marycele Electric Candle Warmer Lamp, $38 (was $46)
• Le Creuset Mini Round Cocotte, $22 (was $32)
• Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Plug Set, $23 (was $30)

KitchenAid Five-Speed Ultra Power Hand Mixer

I’m at the point in my life where I gift quality, personal gifts to the people closest to me. It’s why many items I’m buying this year are for family, and my mom is at the top of the list. She’s the best cook and baker I know, however, she also suffers from arthritis, which is why I’m considering getting this KitchenAid hand mixer for her. My stepdad and I bought her a KitchenAid stand mixer a few years ago, but it’s hard (and heavy) to whip that out for small tasks. This lightweight hand mixer, seems more her speed for making all her Caribbean baked specialties, like banana bread, Jamaican Christmas cake, and rock cake. The hand mixer is designed with five speeds, comes with two beaters, and features a nifty swivel cord to prevent tangling mid-mix. Plus, it’s currently up to 25 percent off.   

Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask

The Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask is one of my favorite affordable treat-yourself skincare finds that delivers seriously good results. I dab a little product on my lips whenever I’m experiencing dryness or peeling. And in the morning, I’m left with highly moisturized lips thanks to its formula of coconut oil, shea butter, and murumuru seed butter. Oh, and the original best-seller has a berry smell that’s heavenly. This on-sale pick was bought more than 100,000 times last month, and I’m adding to that stat because the now-$20 mask is going into more than one stocking this year.

Stanley The Quencher H2.0 FlowState Tumbler

One item that everyone is obsessed with lately is the Stanley cup, and The Quencher H2.0 Tumbler is the Amazon best-seller you need to check out. I actually won one in a raffle at my gym, and I cannot drink water out of anything else. It’s why I’m also gifting the tumbler to my best friend who works at the hospital and lives life on the go. The stainless steel cup keeps drinks cold for hours, has a comfortable handle, and a clear reusable straw that somehow makes me drink more water. It’s available in tons of colors, but they’re going fast, so be sure to browse through the colors and sizes for options that’ll arrive in time for Christmas. 

Curious what other editor-loved Christmas gifts are at Amazon? Browse the rest of the list below for more finds under $50, including this Apple AirTag I bought for my step-dad, this Le Creuset mini cocotte I’m also getting my mom, and this cute, festive mug for a friend. 

Apple AirTag

Fullstar Vegetable Chopper

Voluspa Baltic Amber Large Jar Candle

Sweet Water Decor 18-Ounce Galvanized Steel Mug

Marycele Electric Candle Warmer Lamp

Le Creuset Mini Round Cocotte

Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Plug Set