The Best Early Black Friday Deals

Gone are the days when Black Friday was a one-day event. First came Cyber Monday, then Cyber Week, and now many retailers host Black Friday sales all November long. While that may take away some of the novelty of the event, it’s still a good time to shop at a discount. Whether you’re shopping for yourself or for loved ones on your gift list, we’ve rounded up the best early Black Friday deals on some of our favorite products.

_{Prices are accurate as of November 21, 2024. Subject to change.}

Our Place 4-Piece Cookware Set

Our Place cookware is a gorgeous addition to any aesthetically-minded chef’s kitchen. But the brand is pricey, so it’s best to take advantage of sales events like Black Friday to get ahold of a pan or two. If you can, grab this four-piece set which includes the Always Pan 2.0, Mini Always Pan 2.0, Perfect Pot, and Mini Perfect Pot 2.0, plus a steamer basket, two Beachwood spatulas, and two spoons.

Amazon Echo Dot

Amazon’s Echo Dot voice assistant is one of our favorite affordable smart home items. It offers the ease of controlling other smart devices, listening to music, and asking questions all with just your voice and there’s no camera attached the way there is in smart displays. The cute kid version with parental controls is also on sale.

Alpha Grillers Instant Read Meat Thermometer

For years, I ate dry chicken because I was scared of undercooking it. Finally, I bought a meat thermometer and now all my meals are delicious. Every kitchen needs one and the Alpha Grillers model is compact, easy to read, and has a temperature chart printed directly on it so you never have to Google safe cooking temperatures again.

GoPure Tighten & Lift Neck Cream

GoPure makes several great skincare products all discounted right now, but its Tighten & Lift Neck Cream is a fan favorite. With a blend of hydrating and tightening ingredients like cupuacu butter, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, and caffeine, it promises fewer lines in a month, with even more dramatic results by week eight. This price is for a one-time purchase, but you can get an even bigger discount if you set up a subscription.

GoPure Power Trio Serum Set

Another from GoPure, this trio lets you try three of its serums at nearly half price. The Dramatically Dewy Serum is packed with hyaluronic acid to hydrate skin; the vitamin C Brighten & Even Serum reduces dark spots and hyperpigmentation; and the Firm & Lift Serum uses retinol and bakuchiol to reduce fine lines and texture.

Rumpl Original Puffy Blanket

Part of REI’s winter Co-Op sale, the Rumpl blanket is an outdoor fan favorite. It keeps you warm whether you’re camping in the winter or cuddled on the couch. A front clasp lets you hook it closed around you without the need to hold it in place. There’s a two-person size available too.

REI Co-Op 650 Down Jacket

If you’re shopping the winter sale, REI’s own Co-Op line of down jackets and hoodies is 40% off. This one is thin enough for easy packing, but still capable of keeping you warm on hikes or outdoor errands. It’s made from 100% recycled nylon.

Flewd Bath Soaks Holiday Bundle

Flewd’s bath soaks are packed with magnesium, promising to soothe muscles, relieve stress, and give you better sleep — we could all probably use that this time of year. The company says the magnesium used is smaller than what you’d find in a typical bag of Epsom salts, so it absorbs better for maximum power. This holiday bundle comes with 12 bags, or you can purchase one, three, or four at a time.

Ana Luisa Gold Pebble Pendant Necklace

Ana Luisa makes beautiful gold-plated jewelry at a reasonable price, and nearly the whole line is discounted right now. This pebble necklace in particular adds a subtle sophistication to any outfit. It also uses a lobster clasp closure instead of the spring ring clasps you may be used to. The former tends to be more secure and easier to open and close yourself.

Duckfeet Arhus Boots

The 20% discount is auto-applied in your cart. Duckfeet’s Arhus boots top our list of the best fall boots because, while they are an investment, they should outlast cheaper options. The soles are replaceable and the terracare leather is tough, so you can wear them in again and again.

Sony WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones

These headphones are highly regarded as producing some of the best sound quality and noise cancellation around with 30 hours of battery life. While discounts are not uncommon, we rarely see them dip lower than this.

Apple iPad (10th Generation)

This 10th-generation iPad isn’t the newest and most exciting of the lineup, but for $300 you’ll get a capable, durable machine for playing or working on with a large 10.9-inch Liquid Retina display. It’s also one of the only ones available in actually fun colors like pink and yellow.

JBL Go 3 Portable Bluetooth Speaker

JBL speakers are popular and this mini Go 3 is one of our stocking stuffer recommendations for its price, sound quality, and portability. It’s also waterproof, so pool parties (or winter night hot tub soaks) can still have a soundtrack.

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