I’ve Been Shopping Black Friday Deals for 18 Years, and This Is Everything You Need to Buy Today

Alex Nelson
·6 min read

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Including my favorite lounge pants, a Keurig iced coffee maker, and Beats earbuds

<p>People / Marcus Millan</p>

People / Marcus Millan

Black Friday will always be one of my favorite times of the year thanks to my mom, who started my love for the shopping holiday when I was 10 years old.

We’d wake up at 3 a.m. and hit the biggest stores, like Walmart, Target, and Macy’s, standing in hours-long lines to get some of the best deals. So it was only fitting that, years later, I became a shopping editor, continuing to source the best Black Friday deals — except now I do so from the comfort of my couch.

Though shopping in person can be fun (but also exhausting!), it’s become so much easier to score discounts online. I’ve compiled a list of some of my favorite products, many of which also have celebrity backings, like the Solawave Wand and these Spanx lounge pants, along with ones I continue to see amazing deals on every year, like the Apple Watch and Keurig coffee makers.

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The internet is a shopper’s paradise today, and I’m here to make it just a little easier to figure out what to add to your virtual carts. Keep scrolling to see the Black Friday deals I’m eyeing this year.

Apple Watch Series 8, $525 (Save $224)

<p>Amazon</p>

Amazon

Over my decades-plus years of shopping Black Friday, Apple deals are some of the steepest and most noteworthy every year. If you have an iPhone and have yet to invest in an Apple Watch, consider this your excuse to finally do so — the Series 8 model is a whopping $224 off right now. It’s packed with a slew of features that can help you understand your health and sleeping habits and stay better connected.

As someone who doesn’t leave the volume up on my phone, it’s a game changer for not missing texts and calls. I also love that I can track my daily workouts and that it buzzes every hour to encourage me to stand, a good reminder that I need to step away from my desk and stretch my legs. As someone who listens to a lot of audiobooks, I appreciate that I can simply press pause on my wrist when I’m out walking my dog since it seamlessly connects with my iPhone.

Spanx AirEssentials Wide-Leg Pant, $110 (Save 20%)

<p>Spanx</p>

Spanx

Since I work from home, loungewear has become a big part of my daily wardrobe, and these Spanx AirEssentials Wide-Legs Pants are one of the favorite pairs I own. And I’m not the only one who loves them: A fellow shopping expert is also a fan of the Spanx pants and Oprah Winfrey has given them her stamp of approval two years in a row, including them on her List of Favorite Things.

They’re made from a super soft fabric that the mogul said “feels like a hug,” and I agree. I wear them at home and every time I travel because the wide-leg silhouette keeps me warm without overheating. Plus, I feel stylish walking through the airport in them. Top off the look with the half-zip pullover from the collection that’s been worn by Gwyneth Paltrow, and you’ve got yourself a cute matching set.

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Solawave Radiant Renewal Skincare Wand, $169 for Two

<p>Solawave</p>

Solawave

If Solawave isn’t already on your radar, it should be. The brand’s red light therapy wand has become a go-to for celebrity makeup artists who have used them on A-list clients like Reese Witherspoon, Nicole Kidman, and Mandy Moore. Even Jennifer Coolidge uses the skincare device, and she said it makes you glow like you “rolled around on the moon.”

I own both the original wand (which is no longer available) and the new and improved version, which provides the same results, but with a few modifications that make it even better like an on/off button. Within three minutes of gliding this magic little wand across my forehead, chin, and cheeks, my skin looks instantly more taut and glowy. I highly recommend grabbing one today to see what all the hype is about, especially since, when you buy one Solawave Wand, you can get another completely free — so snag one for yourself and a friend.

Keurig K-Iced Plus Single-Serve Pod Coffee Maker, $80 (Save $50)

<p>Target</p>

Target

My husband and I love drinking iced coffee, but we have a regular coffee pot that only brews it hot. I’ve had my eye on this particular Keurig single-serve model because it’s able to make hot and cold drinks. What’s cool about the machine is that by simply placing a cup of ice under the spout, it will automatically adjust the temperature of the brew so it doesn’t melt the ice. I’m also a fan of its sleek design since my little coffee nook is already pretty full with my pot and De’Longhi espresso machine, which is also on sale right now.

Beats Powerbeats Pro Wireless Earbuds, $150 (Save 40%)

<p>Amazon</p>

Amazon

Black Friday is usually a good time to buy a new pair or headphones or earbuds. While I enjoy my Apple AirPods, they tend to fall out of my ears when I’m active, which is why I love having these ones from Beats, too. They have ear hooks that can be adjusted to fit comfortably and securely over the ears.

I’ve worn mine running outside, doing chores around the house, and walking my dog, and they always stay in place. The battery life lasts for up to nine hours, and they’re easy to charge right in the case. Amazon has hundreds of deals on headphones right now, so you’re likely to find a pair that fits your preference for less.

A few of my other picks include the Kindle Paperwhite Signature edition that’s my favorite for on-the-go reading and a Lululemon belt bag that I’ve desperately wanted since I’ve seen them on celebrities and all over my TikTok feed.

Scroll down to take advantage of these can’t-miss Black Friday deals before it’s too late.

Ugg Cozy Slipper, $70 (Save 30%)

<p>Nordstrom</p>

Nordstrom

Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition, $140 (Save $50)

<p>Amazon</p>

Amazon

Lululemon Wunderlust Belt Bag, $39 (Save $19)

<p>lululemon</p>

lululemon

iRobot Roomba i4 Wi-Fi Connected Robot Vacuum, $300 (Save $100)

<p>Amazon</p>

Amazon

Samsung 75-Inch Class Crystal UHD 4K Smart Television, $648 (Save $100)

<p>Walmart</p>

Walmart

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