Wednesday, 15 November 2023

Black Friday is almost here! Here's what our editors are shopping

November 15, 2023

Shop TODAY receives a commission on these purchases. READ MORE

Thanksgiving is officially nine days away, and while we're looking forward to stuffing our faces with turkey, we're just as excited about the Black Friday deals that will follow. So excited, in fact, that we've already made our wishlists and are dutifully sorting through early sales to find what's on offer. Check out what's in our carts below, plus our favorite toys on Amazon, as seen on TODAY.

(P.S. For even more ways to save on Black Friday and beyond, download our browser extension, Shop TODAY Savings to score deals at over 40,000 retailers, plus get TODAY-exclusive deals.)

Black Friday is almost here and Shop TODAY editors are already shopping: Take a peek in our carts!

Ocoopa Rechargeable Hand Warmers

Mother knows best, right? When commerce editor Vivien Moon was advised by her own to grab these rechargeable hand warmers to gift to her dad, Moon listened. The bestseller heats on both sides and has three temperature settings — and with the current 40% off coupon, Moon is seriously considering getting a set for herself, too.

$16.79 $36.99

SHOP NOW

Stasher Reusable Sandwich (Pack of 6)

According to SEO editorial assistant Sierra Hoeger, if you haven't tried these reusable snack bags yet, you're missing out. "I got my first couple from an event and have been loving them, not only for my lunches but also for packing snacks during travel!" she says.

$53.81 $68.94

SHOP NOW

Wondershop 6.5' Pre-lit Alberta Spruce Artificial Christmas Tree

SEO writer Jannely Espinal says she's scouring Black Friday deals for holiday decorations, including an artificial Christmas tree. She's got her eye on this Wondershop option that is pre-lit with clear or multi-colored bulbs (so she doesn't have to wrestle with tangled lights).

$27.50 $55.00

SHOP NOW

Bentgo Glass All-in-One Salad Container

After breaking her last one, associate editor Emma Stessman is hoping to grab a new Bentgo salad container. "It's great because it has separate compartments and microwaveable components, so you can heat up your proteins or grains and you don't end up with a soggy salad!" she says.

$24.99

SHOP NOW

BeautyBio Bright Eyes Patches

Commerce editor and producer Julie Ricevuto is working hard this holiday season (those deals won't find themselves!), so she's hoping to find her favorite collagen eye masks on sale as a treat to herself. "I've been putting these depuffing eye gels on every morning, they work so well!" she says.

$25.00

SHOP NOW

Ugg Women's Tazz Slippers (Eve Blue or Chestnut Color)

These cozy shoes are on quite a few of Shop TODAY staffers' wishlists, including senior partnerships editor, Francesca Cocchi, who plans to "gently request that they appear under the tree" if they go on sale. While they're not currently discounted, select colors are still selling out!

$130.00

SHOP NOW

Ugg Women's Tazz Slippers (Eve Blue or Chestnut Color)

Beautiful by Drew Barrymore 3 Quart Air Fryer

Stessman has also influenced colleague, production coordinator Bella Druckman, to grab this air fryer from Drew Barrymore's appropriately named brand, Beautiful. Stessman is obsessed with its adorable look, affordable price tag and highly functional features.

$29.96

SHOP NOW

New Balance 327 Sneakers

SEO senior editor Jess Bender is hoping to score a deal on these trendy New Balance sneakers in juniper. According to the brand, the retro-style shoes are comfortable enough to wear all day, which is just what you'll need when the holiday rush has you running from place to place.

$99.99

SHOP NOW