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They're anything but basic.

Between Boxing Day sales and end-of-season events, there are hundreds upon hundreds of deals to shop now until the New Year. If you're looking for a lil' wardrobe refresh in 2026, you'll find a a ton of on-sale apparel and accessories from our favorite brands. Fitness and outdoor gear is also heavily discounted, making those resolutions a little easier to stick to.

If a company sells a thing, it's probably packaged in plastic. Plastic is made from oil, and oil production releases emissions that warm the planet. If that thing is bought online, it's put on a plane or a train or a truck that usually uses oil-based fuel. If you buy a thing and return it, it goes through most or all of that all over again.

I've spent the better part of this year combing through Amazon sales, and it takes a lot for a deal to make me pause mid-scroll. But once the after-Christmas discounts rolled in, a few markdowns stopped me in my tracks-especially on travel essentials I already own, swear by, or currently have sitting in my cart. From $10 layering basics to editor-approved sneakers and luggage that looks designer-level at baggage claim, these are the kinds of finds that make post-holiday shopping feel like a win.

Most people are loyal to a specific vacuum brand, but there are many who would not pass up the chance to try a Dyson. Usually, the main roadblock is the brand's high price point; even Dyson's most basic stick vacuums can set you back a few hundred dollars. That's why you have to keep an eye out for good deals,

Flight attendant-approved suitcases from Samsonite, Tumi, Travelpro, and more brands are steeply discounted, with savings up to 70 percent off on smooth-rolling carry-ons, spacious checked luggage, and compact underseat bags. If, like me, you prefer plane tickets to presents, hopefully you have some adventures on the 2026 horizonand thanks to these epic deals, you'll be able to travel in style without breaking the bank.

Imagine getting on your bus and finding torn seats, a dead charging point, and a driver already running late. A quick look at reviews would've saved you the trouble. Checking bus reviews and ratings takes seconds, yet it's still a common bus booking mistake many travellers make. Why reviews matter Reviews from real travellers tell you: If the bus is clean and well-kept Whether the seats are actually comfortable How punctual the operator usually is How the staff treats passengers Pros and cons you won't see in the description

"In reality, most are never restocked because brands don't have the infrastructure to process them in a cost-effective way," Emily Hosie, founder and CEO of open-box marketplace REBEL, told Axios. That contributes to an estimated 8.4 billion pounds of returned goods ending up in landfills each year, Hosie said.

It's time to upgrade your old hiking and camping gear, and during Amazon's major post-Christmas sale you can score high-quality outdoor essentials starting as low as $4. Whether you're in search of a larger tent, a cushiony sleeping pad, or more comfortable hiking boots, Amazon's virtual shelves are filled with incredible deals on everything you need for winter adventures, up to 70 percent off.

Are banks open on Christmas Eve? Christmas Eve is not a federal holiday, so most banks are open. Some may choose to have reduced hours, so it is a good practice to check with your local branch ahead of time to save you the potential headache. If you missed your window, don't forget that online banking and ATMs can come to the rescue.

The 38-year-old Denver resident gets makeup ideas from TikTok videos and other social media content, not salespeople at beauty counters. She uses an AI chatbot to get product recommendations that fit her budget and to see how a certain foundation or lipstick would look on her. When she buys, it's usually from Amazon. "I use Chat GPT as my personal beauty consultant," Kelsey said. "Department stores? I'll walk through one for the decor, but they've basically lost me unless I can get the same product-research experience there that I can get scrolling through my phone at home."

The 38-year-old Denver resident gets makeup ideas from TikTok videos and other social media content, not salespeople at beauty counters. She uses an AI chatbot to get product recommendations that fit her budget and to see how a certain foundation or lipstick would look on her. When she buys, it's usually from Amazon. I use Chat GPT as my personal beauty consultant, Kelsey said.

Every December, I go on a hunt for the most innovative (and cutest!) Christmas-themed wrapping paper and storage tins in which to enclose small gifts for my friends and family. While I've found great wrapping paper, I've struggled to find visually arresting and practical storage tins. Enter: the Dollar Tree Mini Mailbox-Shaped Christmas Tins, which could finally put an end to my search. Priced at $1.50 each, they're also super-affordable. Yay!

Therabody is stacking deals on top of deals right now and here's the first thing you should know: dozens of our favorite items from the brand are discounted anywhere between 15 and 45 percent off. This includes all the top Theragun and TheraFace products, like the Theragun Sense, down from $300 to $170, and TheraFace PRO, dropped from $420 to $300. From percussive massage guns and recovery sleeves to depuffing wands and SmartGoggles, the discounts are hitting every category of device. If you were eyeing a TheraFace red light therapy mask or one of the beefier Theraguns, this is an extra incentive to finally make that purchase.

Walmart will be closed on Christmas Day - and reopen at 6 a.m. on Dec. 26. Target will be closed on Christmas and reopen at 7 a.m. on Dec. 26. All Costco warehouses in the U.S. are closed on Christmas Day. Many CVS locations will have modified hours on Christmas Day. Customers are encouraged to call ahead or double-check local hours online. Walgreens stores will be open on Christmas Day but pharmacy hours may vary. All 24-hour locations will continue to remain open.

2. ...and the Toys "R" Us Big Toy Book coming in the mail so that you could go through them and circle all the toys you wanted (in hopes that your parents would see them circled and know what to get you): 3. Looking through The Sharper Image Catalog and wanting everything in it because it seemed so cool and oh-so-futuristic (though knowing deep-down you couldn't ask for any of it because it was very $$$): 4. Watching the amazing The Muppet Christmas Carol, and always forgetting about the scary scenes, like when Statler and Waldorf show up as the ghosts of Jacob and Robert Marley: 5. Always having the dilemma of which Home Alone movie you wanted to watch first when kicking off the holidays:

For a limited time, TOSY's wildly popular Magnet Pyramid Stone is on sale for just $22.76 (was $30) on Amazon, and is a perfect stocking stuffer to pick up if you're cutting it close with your gift-getting this year. You can create a seemingly endless number of shapes with it (the brand claims "one billion" of them), making it an effective and creative fidget toy for both kids and adults.