The Best Early Black Friday Deals That Would Make Great Gifts
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Black Friday is still almost two weeks away, but the early deals are already rolling in — and there are enough gift-worthy goodies marked down that I highly suggest you start your holiday shopping now. I’ve rounded up a bevy of on-sale items that would make great gifts, including lots of winter-ready Cashsoft accessories at Gap, a bag charm that can be personalized with monogramming, and a charming Hoptimist that doubles as a Bluetooth speaker.
To make it easier to shop, everything below is organized by price so you can click ahead to the section that best fits your budget. For even more deals, check out senior deals editor Sam Daly’s guide to shopping this year’s Black Friday sales, save the products you’ve got your eye on that we think will go on sale so we can notify you when prices drop, and sign up for the Strategist Deal Freaks Daily newsletter to receive each day’s best deals directly in your inbox.
Gifts I personally think are the best
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Perfect for an absentminded giftee who tends to let their tea grow cold.
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Retrofuturistic earbuds that sound good and look cool.
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I basically haven’t used any other eyelash curler since trying the Kevyn Aucoin one.
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Can’t go wrong with a bright red scarf.
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Or perhaps a drawstring hood is more their style.
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Some fingerless mittens in the Gap’s signature stripes.
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Pretty soaps scented with blue lavender, cotton flower, and rose nectar.
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One of the best eyelash curlers I’ve used.
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A set of regular-size and mini Magna-Tiles to allow for even more intricate builds.
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A toddler-friendly DUPLO set of flowers that also lets them build a friendly bumblebee.
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Colorful, fuzzy socks beloved by Myha’la Herrold.
Under $50
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This Vera Bradley case is patterned with the most adorable little teddy bears.
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I keep a Voluspa diffuser in the guest bathroom at all times.
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Pets you can color and scrub clean on repeat.
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A toddler-friendly American Girl doll that comes with a board book.
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A bag charm that can be personalized with initials.
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This three-in-one LEGO set can make a fox, a squirrel, or an owl.
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This Squishmallow perfume smells like green-apple nectar, lychee-blossom petals, and wild cherry.
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A sleek yet sweet bottle opener.
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You can send a secret message in this Morse-code necklace.
Under $100
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Senior editor Jen Trolio says her Ember mug was one of the best gifts she’d ever received.
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“With just a few brushstrokes, my hair is smooth and bouncy.”
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They sound almost as good as AirPods, but with a far cheaper price tag.
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Long and bendy enough to twist into whatever shape you like.
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A sunrise alarm clock for gentler mornings.
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A set of three holiday-ready votive candles in the scents Comfort, Joy, and Festive.
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Certain colorways of this Telfar wallet are marked down over 40 percent off.
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This little Hoptimist is also a Bluetooth speaker.
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This Jones Road kit contains two mini Miracle Balms, an eyeliner, a mascara, and an eye cream.
Under $200
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A favorite of model and frequent traveler Taylor Hill.
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A sturdy hand mixer with a fun retro look.
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A set of makeup brushes that they’ll be using for years.
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As soon as the sun sets, I put on my Brooklinen robe.
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You can get an extra 20 percent off last-chance styles at Dr. Martens with code EBF20.
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Featuring a beautifully interwoven cable pattern.
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Nancy Silverton can’t live without this fancy pepper grinder.
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A limited-edition Catbird bracelet strung with moody black diamonds.
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Great for anyone who’s on their feet all day.
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I love the wavy scalloped leather on this Kate Spade tote.
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A solar-powered watch for a outdoorsy type.
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