8 Shopping Editor-Loved Black Friday Deals That Make Good Gifts

This may not come as a shock, but I absolutely wait for Black Friday to shop for holiday gifts. My job mainly consists of online shopping, which means I know when the steepest deals drop and where to find them. Plus, I spend hours personally testing products to see if they’re really worth the buy. With that being said, Amazon is packed with Black Friday deals right now that make the best gifts for the holidays, and these are the eight I’m stocking up on.

Amazon’s Black Friday sale has discounts galore on some of the most popular finds from Kate Spade, Nest, Sony, Cozy Earth, and more. As Real Simple’s Amazon shopping expert, I’ll tell you that these items are rarely on sale—but they are right now. Read: You’ll want to snap ‘em up fast. Browse my curated list of gifts that happen to be on sale for Black Friday, up to 69 percent off.

Editor-Loved Amazon Black Friday Gift Deals

Nest Autumn Plum Classic Candle

If you’re shopping for someone who has it all, you can’t go wrong with a comforting candle. This Nest classic candle has an elevated appearance thanks to its gorgeous glass jar that features gold and purple stripes. The single-wick candle releases cozy notes of plum, wood, and patchouli that’s perfect for both fall and winter. Trust us, they’ll bring this candle out year after year.

Amazon Echo Show 5

This Amazon Echo Show is a smart home gadget I refuse to live without. I love that it operates as a speaker, security camera, and weather forecaster. You can connect it with other smart devices and control them via voice command. Plus, the Echo Show answers all my questions like, “Alexa, what time does the sun set, again?”

Vera Wang Eau de Parfum

This classic Vera Wang perfume embodies elegance with its pretty bottle and timeless scent. The subtle, fresh perfume delivers notes of sandalwood, lilies, and citrus that smells so nicely on. My mom has this Vera Wang Princess perfume, so it might be time to get her another option for the collection.

Kate Spade Knott Medium Crossbody Tote

Whether you’re gifting a loved one or treating yourself, this Kate Spade bag needs to be on your radar. The luxe tote bag has a sleek appearance yet can hold your entire life inside. It has three compartments to organize your notebooks, phone, wallet, AirPods, and keys. One detail that caught my eye is the strap; it has two straps to carry in-hand as well as an adjustable shoulder strap to wear it crossbody, essentially giving you two bags in one.

Amazon Kindle Paperwhite

I never leave home without a book, but chunky novels make me reconsider toting them around. That’s where this Kindle Paperwhite comes in. The e-reader is lightweight, has a large 7-inch screen display, and holds an entire library of books in just one spot. How many books, you wonder? More than 4 million!

Tatcha Clarifying Care Set

You can say I’m a big fan of Tatcha’s Water Cream moisturizer; it’s lightweight, hydrating, and smells lovely. So when I saw it came in this Clarifying Care Set along with the brand’s cleanser and tonic, I nearly gasped. It’s the perfect gift for the beauty lover in your life, giving them the full Tatcha experience without the exorbitant price.

Cozy Earth Stretch-Knit Short-Sleeve Bamboo Pajama Set

I’d be lying if I said I didn’t sleep in these Cozy Earth pajamas last night. The cuddly knit set feels buttery smooth, are breathable, and have a nice weight to them that I appreciate. I’m also obsessed with the classic pajama style design, which features a collar, buttons, and white piping that give it a high-end look.

Sony WH-1000XM4 Wireless Noise-Canceling Headphones

Sony’s wireless headphones have a noise-cancelling feature that completely changed the way I listen to music. In noise-canceling mode, it’s like the world melts away, and all I hear is crisp, clean sound from my favorite tunes. The headphones even highlight song notes I didn’t know existed, giving me a total immersive experience. It has a long battery life, comfortable ear cups, and a compact design that lets me carry it in my purse.