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You Deserve One Of These 30 Treats For Filing Your Taxes
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We hope you love our recommendations! While every product is independently chosen by our editors, BuzzFeed and our publishing partners may collect a share of sales or other compensation from the links on this page. You can read more about how our affiliate partnerships work in our Editorial Standards & Ethics Guide. There's a lil' treat for every budget, whether you got a refund or ended up owing the IRS money. If you’ve spent the last few weeks staring at W-2s and bank statements, you deserve one of these treats for surviving another tax season. Why not celebrate hitting that "submit" button with some budget-friendly luxuries and cute desk accessories? Ahead, we found everything from floral scented candles to instant cold foam packets and hydrating hand creams that reviewers swear by for a little post-IRS pampering. You’ve done the hard work — now it's time to treat yourself! Lowcountry Custom Creations is a small business making fun and practical 3D-printed products. Note: This caddy is not dishwasher safe and should be washed by hand. Promising review: "Absolutely perfect inclusion for our Costco-loving friend's birthday gift!" —Jen Get it from Lowcountry Custom Creations on Etsy for $25. Promising review: "This is a bright, metallic, oily scent at the opening and becomes a musky 'clean girl' floral. It smells like my dad's coveralls and shampooed hair. I love it." —jess k Get it from Snif and Ulta for $68 (available in a tester size at Snif). Promising review: "This is my favorite scent this spring! I have sensitive allergies and can burn this candle without getting a headache. A very big deal! I love the tulip look, so glad I grabbed it before Easter!" —Cori W. Get it from Paddywax for $26 (available in four other scents). It comes with a variety of cat shapes and sizes. Promising review: "These are so cute I almost don't want to use them. Love having them on my desk." —Falastur Get it from Amazon for $8.99 (available in nine other styles). Promising review: "I have combo skin with hormonal acne (plus scarring/pigmentation), and this has been my go-to for the past couple years. I get acne along my cheeks and jawline (a large area to cover), but this covers them without looking or feeling heavy and cakey. The coverage is medium-full and builds well. Considering how much it covers, it looks and feels like skin. I use it with powder and setting spray. I tried this after hearing that lots of Korean girls use it in the super humid summers there, and they were not wrong because I took this with me to Hawaii, and it didn't just melt off! I also love that this foundation doesn't need to be packed as a liquid when flying with a carry-on. I'm so excited Ulta carries this cushion now!! If you're using this for the first time, make sure you dab the cushion very gently because you'll pick up too much product." —Chloe Get it from Ulta for $32 (available in 30 shades). Each pack comes with 12 packets, so that's just $1.83 per cold foam, which, considering you usually have to pay extra for the fancy cold foam coffee options or just for the cold foam, is a pretty good deal. Also, to be clear, you'll still need to brew coffee/espresso/cold brew — this is just the cold foam topper. Promising review: "I bought this to try with my coffee and realized I've been missing out for quite a while. This is such an easy and tasty addition to my coffee and requires little extra time or effort to make in exchange for a smooth and tasty treat. I like that I can forego adding sugar to my coffee when I use one of these flavors, all without compromising how sweet my coffee is. The flavor is bold enough to taste without overpowering my drink or tasting too sweet, which means I get the best of both worlds. I like that the variety pack comes with a few different flavors, so you don't get bored with any single one, especially if you've never tried this brand before and haven't figured out which flavor(s) is/are your favorite. It also includes a few (surprisingly durable) paper straws that make it easy to enjoy a drink from a larger glass without having to sip or spill." —Dan Mattia Get a box from Amazon for $21.99 (available in six flavors and a variety pack). Promising review: "Gorgeous suede jacket! First TTS. Thinking of buying another color too! The quality is outstanding! If you are still thinking about it, just get it, you won’t regret it, worth the price!" —Anna H. Get it from Aritizia for $450 (available in women's sizes 2XS–XL and three colors). Promising review: "I love it. I brought it for my desk, and I’m in love with my little froggy. It comes already assembled. The color is true to the picture, and it is just so cute! It even rocks back and forth, which is fun and useful when you need to fiddle with something." —Amber Get it from Amazon for $6.99+ (available in five styles). Promising review: "Absolutely love these. My daughter’s toilet was missing the original caps, so I thought I would give these a try. They are so nice looking!! She loves them. Great quality and fits perfectly over the screw. Going to buy some for my bathroom now! Buy it, you won’t regret it." —Valentine Girl Get a pair from Amazon for $15.58 (available in eightn other styles). Promising review: "Listen, I don't even like the Nerds clusters, and these are soooo fricking good. I got them for a party, but we ate them all beforehand. Wish I could find these in stores, but I'm glad I got them bc they're def my new favorite candy." —Ariel Get it from Amazon for $4.29+ (available in two flavors and multipacks). Promising review: "This claw clip beats them all! The shape is perfect, and it makes sure the claws don't dig into your head. The squishy but still firm design is also absolutely genius. I have already accidentally stepped on mine, and it didn't break! Finally, I can stop worrying about it breaking in my bag. I also have very long hair, so I was worried it might not hold it all; however, it really does stay in all day!! I am absolutely blown away by these, and I will never be able to buy another brand again. Thank you to the creator!!!" —Linn Erle Kløfta Get it from Amazon for $24.98 (available in 12 colors). Promising review: "These DIY 3D sticker scene books are such a fun and creative activity! The stickers are high-quality, reusable, and easy to work with. I love how many different scenes there are to make, and the little details are adorable. It’s relaxing, great for stress relief, and perfect for both kids and adults. A wonderful gift idea or activity to keep everyone entertained!" —Ella Build Buddy is a family-run small business. Promising review: "This is my second buy, as we loved the first, and we gifted the second. Would highly recommend! Thanks again!" —Leslie Get it from Build Buddy on Etsy for $18.74 (available in 12 colors). Promising review: "I've been using this L'Oreal Glossing Lamination Hair Mask for a few weeks now, and I'm genuinely impressed with the results—especially considering the price point. This product absolutely delivers on its main promise: SHINE. My hair looks noticeably glossier and shinier after using it, and the best part is that the shine actually lasts. The product claims up to 5 days of shine, and I can confirm it holds up to that claim without issue. Even after several days, including a wash day, my hair still has that healthy-looking gleam. It does exactly what it says on the bottle, the price-to-performance ratio is fantastic, and that lasting shine is worth it for the confidence boost alone." —Amazon Reviewer Every Stamp is a small business based in Singapore. Promising review: "Such a cool design! I was having so much fun stamping away last night. I highly recommend." —kristi Get it from Every Stamp on Etsy for $26.06+ (available in two stamp sizes, three ink colors, and with various personalizations). Promising review: "I wasn’t sure if I’d like the scent, but I’m soaking in a bath right now, and I am so glad I bought this! This does not smell overly sweet or fake or like kid stuff. It’s fun and fruity but for grown-ups! I think this would be so nice for summertime, but I’m certainly enjoying it now too! It says “limited edition” on the bag, so I’m going back to grab some more!" —Soma Get a 3-lb. bag from Target for $6.99 (also available in a foaming bubble bath). Get them from Veja for $220 (available in women's sizes 4–10 and four colors). Promising review: "I'm so glad I got these stockings. They look so cool and feel like great quality (hard to find these days). I will absolutely continue to support this business." —Kelly Get them from Swedish Stockings for $44.10+ (originally $63; available in women's sizes S–XL and seven colors). Promising review: "This was such a great purchase. Well worth the cost and super cute yet functional. The size is perfect in the outlet and allows for another thing to be plugged in underneath it if needed. The amount of light it puts off is neither too bright nor too dark. It has a pink hue, which my daughter loves. I really love how easy it is to use. You simply plug it into the outlet, and the heart does the rest. When the room is bright, the light is off and is a cute pink heart; when the room goes dark, the light automatically comes on by itself." —Kimme Price: $6.88+ (available in four colors and a two-pack) Kellin Bass Creative is an Oregon-based small business. Get it from Kellen Bass Creative on Etsy for $10. Promising review: "Omgawd!! I LOVE this big little water bottle so much!! It looks like a little kettlebell. It's incredibly cute and holds 4 cups of water. It's not going to fit in the cup holder in my car, but oh well, and it is bulky, but I can work with it. So far, no leaking, no spilling, and ice cubes last for a while. (I enjoy ice cold water. I know many people don't.) The straw pops up when I unscrew the cap, and there's a cute holder for the cap so it won't get lost. While it is a pricey water bottle, for my intents and purposes, it's worth it. Highly recommend it." —Mimi Get it from Amazon for $39.99+ (available in 10 colors). I'm a big fan of the Floral Bloom and Citrus Pop scents. Promising review: "This is the best lotion!!! Very creamy and thick. Great for winter weather hands and feet. Dries fast and is very moisturizing. Purchased for work to leave in the ladies' restrooms, and everyone asked where I got it. All loved it. Highly recommend! It has a very pleasant smell too, not too overbearing." —Harley Gal Get them from Anthropologie: $22 for a hand towel and $44 for a bath towel (available in six patterns). The kit comes with three dryer balls and a bottle of Volcano laundry fragrance oil that you dab on the dryer balls. Promising review: "These are awesome wool dryer balls. Plus, the olcano scent is so amazing. It’s a 10/10 in the smells so good category. I think that pretty much warrants the higher price of the item. I would recommend this product to anyone who has to do their own laundry." —Fight4Dorne1 Promising review: "If you are looking for a beautiful lunch box, look no further. I LOVE this one. Not only is it beautiful, but the size is perfect. The top opens up wide to put large containers in, such as a salad bowl and or dressing. The inside is fully lined and has a pocket for small items such as keys or berries you don't want squished. It was a little pricey for a lunchbox, but it is Kate Spade, so I was willing to pay the difference. Thanks for such a nice product." —Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $34.95+ (available in 25 prints). Promising review: "I love lists. Usually, I don't use paper calendars because the squares are either too small or too "timed appointment oriented" for my listy lifestyle. Sometimes, I just need to write down a lot of information on a certain day. This calendar is organized just right. I love that you can start it at any time of the year. The paper quality is really heavy and smooth, so pens don't bleed through. Cuz on the back of each calendar page? More space for lists!" —Sonya W Brett Manning is the artist behind these adorable plushies. Promising review: "Thistle is so freaking cute we can hardly stand it!!! Keep them close because everyone will want to whisk yours away for their own!" —Etsy Customer Get it from Brett Is A Girl on Etsy for $12 (available in 27 other adorable styles). Promising review: "These have that true baggy, relaxed Levi’s look without feeling sloppy. The denim has structure (not overly stretchy), which gives it that classic vintage feel while still being comfortable enough for all-day wear. Definitely worth the cost, they’re a staple in my closet now. The cinched waist detail helps if you want a slightly more defined shape without losing the relaxed silhouette. They sit nicely at the waist and don’t gap awkwardly in the back. Length-wise, they have that full, slightly stacked look over sneakers, which works perfectly with the baggy style. Love them!" —Zoe Get them from Amazon for $53.70+ (available in women's sizes 24–34 and nine washes). BuzzFeed Shopping is service journalism first: our writers and editors spend all day shopping so you don’t have to, vetting products, fact-checking brand claims, and surfacing what actually helps in real life. We center readers over revenue, recommend products with authenticity (using real experiences, not ad-speak), and reflect our diverse audience, inclusive of a variety of price points, people, and needs. We cut through fake deals, favor useful info over glossy fluff, and recommend both budget and splurge options with context so you can decide what’s right for you — and still have a little fun along the way. Melanie Aman is a deputy editorial director on the BuzzFeed Shopping team who's spent the last decade in the lifestyle and service journalism sphere, using her shopping editor eye to find and vet products across a variety of categories, including lifestyle, home, beauty, fashion, pets, cleaning, travel, aging, and more. 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