I Get Paid to Shop at Amazon, and I’ve Been Waiting All Season for These 7 Memorial Day Sales—From $5

Memorial Day weekend is always my favorite time of the year to stock up on summer essentials, and this year (like every year) I’m heading to Amazon to shop its huge sale. 

There are so many deals to choose from during Amazon’s Memorial Day Sale, but I’ve narrowed it down to my top seven picks, including discounted pieces from Samsonite, Marshall, and E.L.F. Cosmetics. And as a shopping writer at Real Simple who spends 40 hours a week sifting through products to find the best of the best, I’m only investing in items that are much more than hype—they perform. 

Get ready for summer with deals on flowy maxi dresses, tinted sunscreens, and picnic blankets, starting from $5. 

Writer-Loved Memorial Day Sales at Amazon

EltaMD UV Daily Tinted Face Sunscreen

I have very fair and freckled skin, so if there’s one beauty product I never go without, it’s sunscreen. And EltaMD’s tinted face sunscreen has been my go-to for years, thanks to its lightweight formula that’s made with SPF 40 to protect from harsh Ultraviolet rays and hyaluronic acid to keep my skin hydrated. And since it comes tinted, I use it in lieu of foundation throughout the summer for a natural, sun-kissed look. 

Anrabess Flowy Maxi Dress

I almost exclusively wear dresses during the summer, so I’m adding this flowy maxi style from Anrabess to my lineup while it’s on sale. The dress is designed with thick spaghetti straps, a smocked back, and a tiered skirt (which has pockets!). I plan to style it with a floppy straw hat and sandals for vacation, and a woven handbag with heels for date nights in the city. 

Samsonite Omni 2 Carry-on Hardside Luggage

I have some travel lined up this summer, and with the current state of my carry-on, it won’t be making the trip. So I’m swapping my broken bag with new Samsonite luggage, which has a hardshell exterior, spacious interior, and an expandable design so I can make the most of my packing space. Not to mention, it comes with a built-in USB port so I can charge my smartphone and electronics while on the go. 

Continue scrolling to see more products I’m shopping ahead of summer. And don’t forget to browse through the entire assortment of deals available this weekend from Amazon’s Memorial Day Sale.

Marshall Willen II Portable Bluetooth Speaker

Sapsisel Picnic Blanket

E.l.f. Monochromatic Multi Stick

Frigidaire Countertop Ice Maker