Looking for more holiday deals? Our Visit Guide to Cyber Week to see all the best deals to shop on Black Friday.
We at CNN Underscore review products and deals every day, but with Black Friday in full swing and Hundreds of brands with great discounts, there are some sales that even our shopaholics can’t beat. From Swedish dish towels and Lululemon leggings to Apple Watch bands and even a doggy DNA kit, here’s everything our team of expert shoppers can’t resist.
Amazon
After cooking a bunch of Thanksgiving side dishes yesterday and then cleaning up, I realized how many tissues I burned while getting everything ready. I’ve been meaning to try out these highly rated Swedish tablecloths and realized I’ll end up buying them at a discount on Black Friday today. – Suzanne Kattau, product testing editor
Wunder Under Scalloped Hem Crop 23-inch Luxtreme
I’m finally wearing a pair of Lululemon leggings because they’re on sale. I chose Wunder Under’s scalloped leggings because I love the little flair in the hem and I’ve heard from Underscored editors that they are must-buys! – Rosanne Salvatore, deputy editor
Machete Apple Watch Band in Clear ($65; shopmachete.com)
Machete Apple Watch Band in Clear
I’ve been in love with the big Apple Watch wristwatch of late and have been eyeing this classy transparent acetate watch for a while now. Thanks to Machete’s Black Friday sale, I saved 20% (because I picked up one of the brand’s cute nail clips while I was at it). – Chelsea Stone, commercial editor
Atlas Coffee Club
I absolutely love Atlas Coffee Club and think it’s one of the best and easiest gifts to give for any holiday. The coffee is delicious, the bags are gorgeous and you can even choose a shipping date so it doesn’t arrive too early or too late. It’s the perfect gift for that difficult shopper and I’ll probably get more signups off my list by ticking people off. – Kai Burkhardt, deputy editor
Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy
I have a feeling that the new Guardians of the Galaxy game will go on sale a few weeks after it comes out and my patience has in fact paid off. I can’t wait to dive into this critically acclaimed Marvel action game, especially since I was able to buy it for half the price. – Michael Andronico, senior tech writer
Sichuan Salsero Set
we recently reviewed Fly By Jing’s new frozen dumplings, but I’m ashamed to say I haven’t even tried the brand’s signature seasonings and sauces – until now. Thanks to a 40% off promotion (plus an extra 15% off when you use the exclusive code FBJCNN15), I finally chose Sichuan Salsero Set, which lets you choose a spice jar (I used Mala Spice Mix) and a handcrafted Salsero Spoon (the Tortuga color is my pick). I can’t wait to put it on my countertop and start cooking. – Chelsea Stone, commercial editor
Anker Nano II Charger
My love for the Anker Nano II wall plug is well known. And we finally get a discount on the 65-watt, which has become my trusted companion for charging everything from my iPhone to my MacBook Pro to countless other devices. I just need to get another one. – Jacob Krol, electronics and technology editor
Baggu horizontal duck bag
Do I need this Cow Printed Duck Bag from Baggu? No I did not. Especially since I’ve got the brand’s traditional Duck Bag in a mesh pattern, and I always get compliments on it. But do I want the Horizontal version with the cow on it, too? Yes, yes, I did. And since it was 20% off I bought it. – Chelsea Stone, commercial editor
Wray phone case
If something is on the check form, I WILL buy it. Our awesome lifestyle editor flagged Wray for sale for me, and of course I got to get this checkered phone case! I never run out of ways to buy new phone cases, but it feels like a practical purchase because my current case definitely has better days. I love the “spice” color, which is neutral enough that I won’t get sick of it for a week but also fun enough to keep things interesting. – Hayley Saltzman, head of society
AeroGarden Harvest Elite Slim
I’ve wanted an AeroGarden for a long time, so when I saw a big Best Buy sale, I just bought one. Harvest Elite Slim is close to $100 off, and its small footprint would have appreciated much more given the limited counter space in my New York City apartment. – Kai Burkhardt, deputy editor
Wray pillow case set
My plaid obsession has also turned to my decorating preferences. I have all-white bedding, and I thought these checkered pillowcases would add a fun splash of color to my bedroom. I call my design aesthetic “neutral, with fun/exotic accents in bright colors,” so these pillowcases definitely fit the bill. – Hayley Saltzman, head of society
Murad Environmental Shield Rapid Dark Spot Correcting Serum
If you are a picky person like me, chances are you have some dark spots before, the current bruise needs to fade. This slightly expensive Murad serum works like magic to promote cell turnover and get rid of those dark spots from your skin ASAP. When I saw it was 30% off, I immediately added it to my cart. – Chelsea Stone, commercial editor
Wisdom Panel Essentials Dog DNA Kit
We got a dog at the beginning of the year and this will be her first time spending the holiday with us. Yes, I know this gift isn’t for her, it’s really for me, but my partner and I wanted to know what specific breed she belongs to so we can better equip ourselves for this. training and potential health problems. And with the Wisdom Panel sale, I got a $30 discount on the basic kit. – Kai Burkhardt, deputy editor
Oribe Dry Texturerizing Spray
Oribe Dry Style Spray is my #1 favorite hair product of all time – it smells the best, and it adds just the right amount of texture and holds quite a bit of style. I use it every day – when I keep my hair straight, when I let it dry and when I let my hair curl. I’ve always been waiting for it to go on sale and I’m lucky our resident trading expert Chelsea Stone found this deal for me! I love that it comes in the travel size version because it’s so good that I always want to take it with me on any trip. – Hayley Saltzman, head of society
