Just me, or has Black Friday season spun out of control? I call it a "season" because Black Friday has transcended Friday, taking over the entire space from the day before Thanksgiving through Cyber Monday. Ridiculous. I know it's overwhelming, so I hope this little bit of shopping sanity helps.
I've scoured the online sales and have picked five outstanding options that will allow you to partake of the best of the Black Friday deals, run into the fewest restrictions, and cover the largest swath of your to-gift list. These options not only cover a range of gifting possibilities, they are all shoppable starting on Thanksgiving and going through at least the end of the weekend, and they are all 100% shoppable online. Meet the only five Black Friday sales you'll need this year...
Space NK
Beauty aficionados know, high-end beauty products very rarely go on sale. That’s what makes Space NK’s Black Friday deal so special. You’ll get $25 off orders of $150+ and $50 off orders of $250+. Choose from brands like By Terry, Eve Lom, Tata Harper, Malin + Goetz, Sunday Riley, Oribe, and SACHAJUAN. Buy some for you and some to gift to save big:
Bliss
Luxe bath and body products from Bliss are my go-to gifts for the hard-to-shop-for, and for those who I don’t know well, but still want to gift well. The body butters are legendary, and their skincare gift sets are always an excellent deal. Through December 2, you can score two big deals at Bliss online:
- 25% off all Bliss brand products, no code needed
- Free deluxe gift with any $100+ purchase, with code GIFT4U
Gap, Inc. Brands
Ok, kind of cheating on this one. But, four brands in one checkout = one big sale in my book. I suggest hitting up Gap to outfit the kids and teens, Old Navy for snuggly pajamas for all, and Banana Republic for workwear for the 9-to-5’ers. Athleta is one of the few places offering excellent deals on workout wear. The big deals:
- 20% off your Athleta order with code BOOST, starting 11/25
- 50% off your Gap order with code TGIF50
- 50% off any 5 regular-priced items at Banana Republic with code BRFIVE
- 50% off your Old Navy order, no code needed
Nordstrom
This is the place to go to score classic gifts for everyone on your list, from grandma to your work gift exchange. The Black Friday deals, which are shoppable from Thanksgiving Day through the weekend, offer a little bit of everything. Top options include:
- Gifts for guys, with picks under $100 from Nike, Patagonia, UGG, Topman and more + free shipping
- Choose from 80+ Beauty Gifts with Purchase + free shipping
- Extra 20% off select sale items + free shipping
- 33% off select Hunter boots + free shipping
- 30% off select North Face for Men, Women, and Kids + free shipping
Target
This wonder emporium of all things giftable is offering “early access” Black Friday deals online. This means you can score the rock bottom sale price on a huge range of gifts from the convenience of your couch. Hit up Target for electronics and home goods gifts. Hot deals include:
- Apple iPad Mini 2, $199.79 + free shipping
- Beats Powerbeats2 Wireless In-Ear Headphones, $137.99 + free shipping
- Philips HX6211/90 Sonicare Series 2 Pink Toothbrush, $34.99 + free shipping
- Rachael Ray Porcelain Enamel Aluminum Nonstick 14 piece Cookware Set, $89.99 + free shipping
- See all early access deals
Did I miss one of your favorite Black Friday deals? Let us all know in the comments!
