The Best Black Friday Deals You Need to Note Now

Nov 06, 2015

Can you believe we’re already talking about Black Friday? It seemed like summer just ended yesterday, but it’s already fall and time to start prepping for the biggest shopping (and sale) event of the year. Yes, you might have to wake up early, and yes, you’ll inevitably encounter some killer lines, but it’s all worth it if your goal is to save serious cash, right? Throw on your comfy shopping clothes, do your research and make a plan — it’s really the only effective way to tackle it. So, to help with your Black Friday prep, we’ve rounded up the steals and deals that’ll get you the most bang for your buck all in one place for you to peruse.

ModCloth: Get your holiday dress this year from ModCloth and score 40% off new and classic styles.

Stella & Dot: Stock up with Stella & Dot on Black Friday and grab some super cute holiday clothes + accessories that’ll last you season to season. Existing sale items are discounted an additional 25%!

Aeropostale: This one is big: Aero is giving away *free clothing for a year* to ten shoppers and five of their friends as part of their “Coming Home” sweepstakes. The first 100 people to line up at each store in the US on Black Friday will receive a card that puts them in the running to win the sweepstakes. Aero is also offering 60% off everything in the store on Black Friday and is giving you a free gift with purchase from 11/20 — 12/25.

Yandy: This lingerie retailer is offering select bustiers and chemises for $7.95. For $4, you score tutus, petticoats and bras. For $2 (!), you can stock up on thongs and bikini and boyshort panties, and get a free panty with each order.

Hanes: From 11/25 — 12/1, Hanes is lowering prices on bras from Bali, Playtex and Maidenform by 60%, while Bali + Maidenform shapewear will be discounted at 35%. What’s more: For every six pairs of underwear you buy, you’ll get the 7th for free. Did we mention that every order exceeding $60 ships for free?!

Dannijo: This rad sister duo’s line of jewelry, bags and shoes is offering 20% off sitewide (excluding holiday + resort) from 11/26 — 11/30. Bonus: You’ll save an extra 20% on sale items!

Havaianas: Shoe company Havaianas (also makers of *the* most comfortable flip flops ever) is offering an additional 20% off of all sale items from 11/24 — 11/30. Stock. Up. For. Summer.

Carbon38: If you haven’t checked out this seriously stylish activewear brand, you should — especially for Black Friday. Starting on 11/27, they’ll introduce new items every day (until Cyber Monday) that’ll be 20% off.

Nicole Miller: It’s outerwear season, and Nicole Miller knows it. Save 25% on all full-priced outerwear on Black Friday.

L*Space by Monica Wise: Don’t think it’s not swimsuit shopping season, y’all. This awesome swimwear company is giving you a free *mermaid tail stocking* when you spend more than $150.

Best Black Friday Deals for Beauty Junkies

Sephora: Sephora is offering some *insane* Black Friday deals, so beauty babes, this one’s for you! You can score 32 products for just $10. The products range from fragrance rollerballs to eyelash sets to skincare to blush + highlighter sets. Download the Sephora To Go app to get a sneak peek before 11/27!

JeNu Infusion Wand: If you’re serious about your skincare (you should be!), now is the time to try this ultrasonic wand that helps your fave products deeply penetrate your skin’s layers. Score 40% off the price of a wand during Black Friday weekend *and* receive two free gifts and free shipping.

W3LL PEOPLE: Shop with W3LL PEOPLE starting on Black Friday to receive 20% off every-damn-thing on the site and get shipping for free. Note that value kits are excluded.

One Love Organics: Get your organic on with this awesome brand’s products while saving 25% from 11/28 — 12/1 (excluding gift cards) with code “merryolo25.” Go, go, go!

S.W. Basics: Pssst, these guys just launched a DIY skincare line that you should probably check out ASAP. Plus, their entire site will be discounted up to 30% off starting on 11/27.

Cocovít: You’ll score a *free* Orange + Basil Lip Balm (how good does this flavor combo sound?!) after you spend $50 from Black Friday through Cyber Monday.

Palmetto Derma: Everything on this organic skincare’s site will be 50% off (yes, 50% off) on 11/27. This. Is. BIG!

ellovi: This small-batch skincare company is giving you a good excuse to stock up: You can buy one and get one free starting on Black Friday. Boom!

Bliss: Head to Bliss from 11/27 — 11/29 to get 30% off all products. If you go cray and spent $150 or more, you’ll get a free seriously legit kit filled with a microdermabrasion treatment, skin serum, lip scrub and lip balm in a limited edition Kate Spade makeup bag. If you’re a member of Bliss’ spa, you’ll receive a 30% discount and a free, full-size Foot Patrol product.

Peter Thomas Roth: This serious skincare company is giving you a free CC Eye Correcting Concealer ($42 value) after you buy a Mega Rich Body Cream.

Skin Laundry: Ever been curious about laser skin treatments? Now’s your time to get serious about it. From 11/21 — 11/29, you will receive a free starter kit ($110 value) after purchasing a Laundry Club 4-treatment pack of products.

Best Black Friday Deals for Homemakers

Pyrex Bakeware: Amazon Prime’s Black Friday promos include 20% or more off of selected Pyrex bakeware products. Get your apron ready.

Hatchery: Discover new flavors and foods you love with these small-batch ingredients boxes. These make such a great gift, and they’ll be 30% off (and will hve free shipping!) during Black Friday weekend with code BLACKOUT.

IKEA: Head over to the Swedish home retailer on Black Friday (only!) and save 25% on Swedish Food Market products after you spend $100 on home furnishings.

Best Black Friday Deals for Foodies

Kenyon: Portable electric grill maker Kenyon is offering consumers a free coated drip tray with the purchase of either a City Grill or Revolution Grill. You’ll save $138 with this deal that’s perfect for budding grillmasters.

360 Cookware : This innovative cookware company is offering you 40% off all bakeware — break out your best apron and go to town!

Best Black Friday Deals for Tech-Lovin’ People

Punkpost: Punkpost is a handy app that lets you send thoughtful sentiments with amazing ease — they actually handwrite super unique cards for you and send them for you. On Black Friday, users with a Punkpost account can get a free holiday card for sharing a photo of sent or received Punkposts on Insta, Facebook or Twitter by simply tagging @Punkpostco or using a #punkpost hashtag.

Sony: Thanks to Amazon Prime’s Black Friday deals, you can snag 30% off of Sony 55-Inch 4K Ultra HD TV with a Blu-Ray player and save $170 off of the Sony Alpha a6000 Mirrorless Digital Camera with 16-50mm Power Zoom Lens.

The Dipper Audio Necklace by Tinsel: This is, hands down, the prettiest way to wear headphones — they’re cleverly disguised as a truly stylish necklace! Snag ’em for $129 (normally $175) from Black Friday through Cyber Monday.

iHome: The entire site is 30% off (excluding the SmartPlug) and they’re offering free shipping. That iBT74 looks awesome — just sayin’.

Spring: Download (or fire up) this app and shop 800+ brands with just a few taps — oh, and did we mention that all users will be given a “mystery promotion” when they enter the app? They can use it all day and it’s applicable app-wide.

What Black Friday deal are you looking forward to the most? Share your thoughts in the comment section below.

Jason Kelce Just Revealed How He REALLY Feels About Having Four Daughters (& It'll Make You Melt)

As much as we love talking about Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce...Jason Kelce and his wife Kylie Kelce deserve their time in the spotlight too! They have a loving and hilarious dynamic that's somehow made room for not one, but three kids. And guess what? They recently announced that baby number 4 is coming soon! From their very funny announcement to everything they've said since, there's a lot of fun to unpack here.

Here's everything to know about Jason Kelce & Kylie Kelce's exciting pregnancy!

When did Jason and Kylie announce she's pregnant?

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Kylie Kelce shared the huge news on Instagram November 22nd! Of course grandma Donna Kelce was the first to leave a comment. She wrote, "🔥🔥🔥🔥😍😍😍 Love it!!!" Brittany Mahomes also commented by writing, "Ahhhhhh Congrats you guys!!!🥹🤍."

How did Jason and Kylie's other daughters react?

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In Kylie's same Instagram post, her and Jason's daughters can be seen expressing a range of emotions. There's an 'Eek' expression from their oldest daughter Wyatt, a happy look from their middle daughter Elliott, and pure tears from baby girl Bennett. Kylie wrote, "I feel like we captured a very accurate representation of how each of the girls feel about getting another sister. At least Ellie, mom and dad are on the same page! 🤷♀️"

When is Jason and Kylie's fourth baby due?

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That's TBD! Since the couple just announced their fourth pregnancy, only time will tell when baby girl will arrive. Knowing Jason and Kylie's willingness to be open about their lives, we wouldn't be surprised if they decide to share a due date.

How are Jason and Kylie preparing to be a family of six?

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Jason Kelce is taking the news of being an official girl dad like a champ. He told E! Newshe's "got it pretty easy" because "the clothes are all going to be hand-me-downs or already bought." Not only that, but they've already secured a baby crib! However, Jason was quick to add Kylie's also getting ready for their daughter's arrival. "Kylie's definitely preparing more than I am, because she's actually growing the human being."

“I love my kids so much, and especially my daughters,” he added. "I was telling somebody out there because they're expecting their first — and they look at you. They smile at you. There's just a way that kids have to warm your soul in a way that nothing else can.”

He's also excited to watch his daughters grow up with a new sibling. "And hopefully we'll welcome a fourth into this world, and we'll be able to watch them fight and tear each other apart and all the good stuff."

He even appeared on The Rich Eisen Show where he joked, "I'm screwed [in] like in 10 years. The moment they’re all in middle school, I feel like it’s just gonna be chaos." He also hopes Wyatt "can start helping out a little bit more." But, he's still looking forward to it! "I obviously have not had a son, but there is something about a daughter in the way I think as a dad, you feel an extra amount probably of protection and love toward that child," he shared.

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36 Perfect Christmas Dinner Ideas, From Appetizers To Dessert

Whipping up Christmas dinner for your squad this year? If it's your first time hostessing, there's no need to panic. You can scour the internet for holiday kitchen tips and embark on a house-cleaning frenzy — or you can take comfort in the simple fact that good food creates full bellies and happy people, and that's the only goal you need to meet.

Kick back with a plate of Christmas cookies and a mug ofhot chocolate – here are 37 comforting Christmas dinner ideas and recipes, from appetizers to desserts, that will take the headache out of building your dream holiday dinner menu.

Scroll on for delicious Christmas dinner ideas!

Christmas Appetizer Ideas

Brit + Co

Bacon Pastry Twists with Beer Cheese

While cradling a cocktail in one hand, an easy-to-grab appetizer is essential. These flaky, cheesy bacon twists are both easy and delicious to dunk in a three-cheese beer dip. (via Brit + Co)

Well Plated by Erin

Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Bites

A red and green holiday treat without sugary sprinkles? Count us in. These phyllo shells are filled with whipped pesto cream cheese and topped with basil and sun-dried tomatoes for some yummy Christmas food. (via Well Plated by Erin)

Chef Genevieve

Cranberry Goat Cheese Balls

These cranberry goat cheese balls are the perfect balance of salty and sweet — a definite crowd-pleaser for any Christmas dinner! (via Chef Genevieve)

The Baking Fairy

Holiday Crostini Trio

Spread avocado, mascarpone, and provolone onto toasted baguette slices for a tasty appetizer, and top away for three versatile holiday food ideas that will please any palate at your holiday party. (via The Baking Fairy)

The Seasoned Mom

Honey Almond Baked Brie

Add this this gooey, sweet, and salty baked brie to your Christmas dinner menu and guests will gather around it like it's a fireplace on a cold day. (via The Seasoned Mom)

Christmas Food Ideas For Side Dishes

Brit + Co

Sesame Shrimp Pastry Puffs

The seafood lover in your home will be elated to munch on these sweet and umami-rich (thanks to the oyster sauce) sesame shrimps blanketed in buttery puff pastry. You'll definitely want to add this dish to your best Christmas recipes list! (via Brit + Co)

Brit + Co

Cheesy Sweet Potato Gratin

This savory combination of sage, gruyère cheese, and heavy cream is here to make sweet potato casserole even more indulgent. This is definitely one of our favorite Christmas dinner ideas. (via Brit + Co)

Sarah Anderson

Healthy Butternut Squash Salad

Fill your guests' bellies with the seasonal flavors of butternut squash, apple cider, and pecans. The bacon is just the icing on the cake, so to speak. (via Sarah Anderson for Brit + Co)

Brit + Co

Romanesco Christmas Trees with Parmesan "Snow"

Turn Romanesco broccolis into snow-capped trees with just six ingredients in this healthy yet cheesy dish for your next party. (via Brit + Co)

Brit + Co

Slow Cooker French Onion Soup

Nothing will warm you to your toes quite like a good soup, and whipping one up in the slow cooker can save you time, mess, and energy. This French onion creation is a perennial favorite. (via Brit + Co)

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Waffle Iron Latkes

These latkes make the perfect addition to any celebration, and the best part is how easy they are! From an apple butter topping to pomegranate and Greek yogurt, there's something for everyone. (via Brit + Co)

Brit + Co

Cornmeal Biscuits with Cheddar, Chives, and Jalapeños

These slightly spicy biscuits are ideal for soaking up all that gravy goodness. (via Brit + Co)

The Girl on Bloor

Taco Salad

Okay, you might be thinking, "why in the world would someone serve taco salad at Christmas?" But hear us out – this recipe is full of delicious veggies, and it's just brimming with color. Keep things red and green to stay festive, or go all-out with every color of the rainbow. (via The Girl on Bloor for Brit + Co)

Rasa Malaysia

Crispy Leaf Potatoes with Rosemary Butter

If ever there were a bulletproof case for buying a mandoline, it's these potatoes, which are sliced chip-thin, layered upright in a baking dish, and gloriously bathed in salty rosemary butter. (via Rasa Malaysia)

Sarah Anderson

Cozy Pumpkin Curry

If you're looking for vegan Christmas recipes, look no further than this warming, insanely delicious, and seasonal pumpkin curry. Just leave out the fish sauce to make it fully plant-based! (via Sarah Anderson for Brit + Co)

My Kitchen Love

5-Ingredient Christmas Salad

A complicated salad is the last thing you need to worry about when picking out Christmas dinner recipes. This palate-cleansing dish is simply butter lettuce, pomegranate seeds, and a white wine vinaigrette. (via My Kitchen Love)

Main Dish Ideas For A Christmas Feast

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If you're tasked with cooking the bird this holiday season, look no further than this foolproof roast turkey recipe. (via Brit + Co)

Baldacci Family Vineyards

Beef Short Ribs with Vegetables

Make a statement with a delicious short rib recipe that's cozy, filling, and features an unbelievable wine sauce. Everyone will be talking about it until next Christmas. (via Baldacci Family Vineyards for Brit + Co)

Sarah Anderson

Cranberry Glazed Turkey

Make your turkey extra-special with a delicious cranberry-pomegranate glaze everyone is sure to adore. (via Sarah Anderson for Brit + Co)

Simply Recipes

Roasted Chicken with Carrots

For a Christmas dinner or otherwise, every home cook needs a roast chicken recipe in their back pocket. Start with this step-by-step recipe, which shows you how to stuff, truss, roast, and baste the bird until juicy and golden brown. (via Simply Recipes)

Host The Toast

Prosciutto-Wrapped Pork Loin with Apple and Rice Stuffing

This dish combines a classic holiday side with a crowd-pleasing main, and it's wrapped in prosciutto for a show-stopping finish. (via Host The Toast)

Half Baked Harvest

Creamy Tortellini Vegetable Soup

Pasta doesn't get enough credit when it comes to holiday recipes, but nothing's cozier than a delicious bowl of warm tortellini. Except tortellini soup, that is! (via Half Baked Harvest for Brit + Co)

Half Baked Harvest

Roast Beef Tenderloin with Mushrooms and White Wine Cream Sauce

This melt-in-your-mouth holiday meal is cooked in one pan in under an hour. Sauté mushrooms in an oven-safe skillet, put the beef on top, roast, rest, and make a cheesy, herby cream sauce with the pan drippings. (via Half Baked Harvest)

Boulder Locavore

Turkey Roulade with Apple Cranberry Stuffing

This dish is all about texture, from the crispy bacon coat to the tender turkey in the middle and soft stuffing interior. This is one Christmas dinner recipe you won't want to miss out on. (via Boulder Locavore)

Delicious Christmas Dessert Ideas

Kurt Andre

Keto Eggnog

Got guests who are committed to the low-carb lifestyle? This keto eggnog is the perfect dessert to serve the carb-conscious. (via Annelies Zijderveld for Brit + Co)

Jessica Smith Wall

Peppermint Bark

This easy peppermint bark recipe is so simple to make, you'll have plenty of time on your hands for more ambitious endeavors — like cooking the turkey. (via Jessica Smith Wall for Brit + Co)

Brit + Co

Holiday Puppy Chow

Your go-to sweet treat gets a festive upgrade when you add in red and green candy! Bonus points if you have a red or green bowl to put it in. (via Brit + Co)

Brittany Griffin

Jacques Torres' Chocolate Chip Cookies

No surprise here: the secret to Torres' high-quality chocolate chip cookies is high quality ingredients, like butter, flour, and chocolate. Letting the dough age for 24 hours and sprinkling it with sea salt at the end doesn't hurt, either. (via Jacques Torres for Brit + Co)

Chris Andre

3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies

When it's your first year hostessing, the simpler you can keep your Christmas dinner recipes, the better. That's why we're huge fans of these 3-ingredient vegan Christmas cookies. (via From Eat Your Feelings by Lindsey Smith for Brit + Co)

Half Baked Harvest

Baked Hot Chocolate Donuts

Donuts are an all-purpose treat that can serve as Christmas breakfast, brunch, or dessert. This baked hot chocolate-inspired version doesn't require any special tools to make and is uber delicious. (via Half Baked Harvest for Brit + Co)

Brit + Co

Dulce de Leche Cream-Filled Churro Donuts

These six-ingredient donuts, made with biscuit dough, have a cinnamon-y exterior and a rich dulce de leche filling that pairs wonderfully with Mexican hot chocolate. (via Brit + Co)

St Pierre Bakery

Eggnog French Toast

Another recipe you can serve as a Christmas dinner or brunch is this sweet French toast. The secret to nailing that 'nog flavor is the nutmeg and vanilla combo. Yum. (via St Pierre Bakery for Brit + Co)

Justina Huddleston

Easy Vegan Slow Cooker Hot Cocoa

Give your oven and your plates a break and add this dairy-free hot chocolate to your easy Christmas dinner menu, or enjoy with Christmas waffles! Add all ingredients to the slow cooker, and let the gadget do the rest for you. (via Justina Huddleston for Brit + Co)

Kurt Andre

Champagne Ice Cream

This egg-free, celebration-worthy holiday dinner idea gets its creaminess from cream cheese and, better yet, its booziness from sparkling wine. (via Brit + Co)

Brit + Co

Cinnamon Roll Pecan Pie

We call this pie holiday crack for a reason (or two): the pie crust is made of mini cinnamon rolls and the pecan filling is buttery on the verge of illegal, which definitely makes it one of our favorite holiday dishes. (via Brit + Co)

Cotter Crunch

Easy Spiced Hot Fruit Bake

Hear that? That's a scoop of ice cream begging to top this sweet tray of apple, pear, cranberry, pineapple, and gluten-free dessert. (via Cotter Crunch)

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This post has been updated with additional reporting by Justina Huddleston and Paige Johnson.

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26 Easy Thanksgiving Appetizers Guests Will Love

Since cooking a Thanksgiving dinner takes a hot minute, it's not a bad idea to have some appetizerson-hand to serve your Thanksgiving or Friendsgiving guests. Of course, you don’t want to have to spend a ton of time making snacks when you’re also preparing a feast – but that’s where these last-minute bites come in! These Thanksgiving appetizers will keep your guests satisfied until dinner, and they’re so easy to make, you won’t have to deal with any extra kitchen drama.

Without further ado, let's dive into these quick and easy Thanksgiving appetizers!

Fresh Eggs Daily

Baked Eggs in Butternut Squash Rings

Yummy Thanksgiving Appetizers can be as cute as they are scrumptious — like these Baked Eggs in Butternut Squash Rings recipe form Lisa Steele, author of The Fresh Eggs Daily Cookbook. Here's how you make it:

Ingredients:

1 large butternut squash
Extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
6 eggs
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Fresh sage for garnish

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Wash the squash and cut crosswise into six 3/4- to 1-inch slices. Scoop out the seeds and hollow out the middle of each slice to allow room for an egg.
Arrange the squash on the baking sheet and brush each ring with olive oil inside and out, then season with salt and pepper. Bake on the center rack of the oven for 20 minutes, until the squash has softened. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and gently crack and slide 1 egg into the center of each squash ring. Season with salt and pepper, drizzle with olive oil, and return to the oven. Bake about 8 minutes, until the egg whites are set and the yolks are firm but not fully set.
Use a spatula to slide the squash rings onto plates. Top with Parmesan, garnish with fresh sage, and drizzle with olive oil.

Sarah Anderson

Easy Stuffed Mushrooms

Stuffed mushrooms are such a reliable crowd-pleaser when it comes to Thanksgiving appetizer, or starters for any occasion, really! These 'shrooms in particular take inspiration from Greek cuisine and include tomatoes, olives, pepperoncini, feta cheese, and salami.

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This post has been updated with additional reporting by Sara Cagle,Jasmine Williams, and Meredith Holser.

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