Are you ready for Black Friday? How to save and early deals to shop now

It’s hard to believe it’s time for the holiday shopping season. If you’re anything like us, you’re probably already making your gift lists and checking them twice, as well as doing a full inventory check on what you want to buy.

Even though we’re still over a month away, you can expect early Black Friday deals to start rolling out soon. In previous years, we saw the biggest markdowns that major retailers have to offer, including sales from Walmart, Best Buy, Amazon and more. So if you’re ready to plan your spending or are just in need of a good deal, we’re here to get you started on your Black Friday shopping.

Black Friday is the biggest shopping holiday and is most known to be the unofficial start of the holiday shopping season. Historically, it takes place the day after Thanksgiving.

In the past, we’ve seen sales at every major retailer, offering deals on TVs and electronics, toys, clothing and more. You can shop these deals both online and in-store if the brand or retailer has a storefront.

This year, Black Friday will take place on Friday, Nov. 29, followed by Cyber Monday on Dec. 2, giving you another chance to score major deals.

If you’re looking to get a head start and shop right now, we gathered some deals that are worth checking out below.

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SMALLElectric USB Charging Cords (Pack of 5)

If you’ve recently upgraded your phone, chances are you’re in need of new charging cords. For under $10, you’ll get five USB-C to USB charging cables.

Tens Towels Large Bath Towels (Pack of 4 )

Stock up on household essentials this season and save 31% on these 100% cotton bath towels. According to the brand, they measure 30 by 60 inches and come in 14 colorways.

Fire TV Stick 4K Streaming Device

The newest generation of the Amazon Fire TV Stick, which is 40% off, offers “advanced” 4K streaming and faster loading speeds.

Time and Tru Women’s Crewneck Sweatshirt

You’ll be reaching for this comfy crewneck sweater all season long. And for $10, you’ll want to grab multiple colors.

Shark Navigator Lift-Away Upright Vacuum

Save over 51% on this bestselling Shark vacuum. According to the brand, it has a lightweight design and can be used on both the carpet and hard floors.

Acer Chromebook 315 15.6 inch Laptop

Black Friday is a great time to score deals on high-ticket items, including laptops. This Acer Chromebook has 10 hours of battery life and 4GB of RAM, says the brand.

Chewy Candy Variety Pack (65 pieces)

Halloween is just around the corner and if you’re expecting a lot of Trick-or-Treaters, you’ll want to stock up on candy! Right now, Target is offering 25% off select party bags.

Crock-Pot 4.5qt Ceramic Slow Cooker

Cook up all of your favorite fall recipes with this Crock-Pot slow cooker. According to the brand, it has three heat settings and a quart size to feed up to five people.

Becky Cameron Cotton Flannel Sheet Set

If you’re swapping out your sheets for the season, you can score this 100% cotton flannel set for 25% off. The sheet set comes with a fitted and flat sheet and two pillowcases.

JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless Headphones

You don’t have to spend a ton of cash for quality headphones, these highly-rated JBL earbuds are only $30 right now.

Philips Sonicare ProtectiveClean 5100 Rechargeable Toothbrush

Experts previously told Shop TODAY that an electric toothbrush is worth the investment. This dentist-recommend option features three brush modes and a pressure sensor, says the brand.

Insignia 75-Inch Class F50 Series Smart Fire TV

Black Friday is well-known for deep discounts on TVs, but ahead of the shopping weekend, you can save $140 off this smart TV, which features a built-in Fire TV.

Tarte Jewelry Box Full Face Beauty Book

QVC has already started rolling out early Black Friday deals, and this makeup palette has everything for the beauty lover. It contains with eyeshadows, blushes, lip glosses, brow powder, concealer and more.

Accents by Affinity Diamond Heart Stud Earrings

If you’re shopping for someone special this holiday season, these heart stud earrings are 14 karat gold plated over sterling silver and are embellished with 0.10 carat diamonds, says the brand.

Vionic Suede Ankle Boots

You can count on this fall boot to always be in style. According to the brand, it’s made with Vionic’s Vio Motion technology for comfort and foot support.

Style & Co Rosiee Slippers

These cozy slippers would make the perfect gift this season. They feature faux-fur lining for warmth and have a slip-resistant sole so you can wear them outside, too.

Coach Bella Small Leather Crossbody Bag

Score 50% off this sleek coach crossbody bag, which may look small but has a variety of pockets to stow your phone, credit cards and more essentials.

Lauren Ralph Lauren Quilted Coat

Looking for outwear for the winter? Ahead of the holiday shopping event, this quilted coat is 55% off! According to the brand, it features a detachable hood and insulated interior.

Mattel Uno Flip

This classic and competitive game is perfect for family game nights and sleepovers. If you’re looking for a unique stocking stuffer, you can score the card game for $5.

Melissa & Doug Wooden Building Blocks Set

Coming in a set of 100, these building blocks have nine different shapes and four colors, making it a fun and educational gift for little ones.

Lego Harry Potter Hogwarts: Room of Requirement

Since they really can’t spend the holidays at Hogwarts, bring them a piece of the magical castle to them. The Room of Requirement LEGO sets features 587 pieces and is suitable for ages eight and up.

Little Live Pets My Really Real Puppy

This adorable puppy plush was featured on a top holiday toys list. The interactive pet reacts and makes sounds as kids feed, pet and play. It’s the perfect practice for interacting with a real pet!

Barbie 6 Volt Convertible Ride

Little ones will squeal when they see they have their very own Barbie convertible. According to the brand, the battery-powered car comes with a remote control, so parents can help drive, and has a slow speed up to 2 miles per hour.

• Kristin McGrath is a shopping expert and the editor of the Real Deal by RetailMeNot.
• Julie Ramhold is a consunmer anaylst and senior editor at dealnews.com.

Our Shop TODAY editors and staggers combed through thousands of products across retailers ahead and during Black Friday and Cyber Monday to determine the absolute best deals during the holiday shopping event, identifying expert recommendations from previous reporting on Shop TODAY and staff-tested award winners. We also consider factors like a high average rating (of over four stars), the amount of verified shopper ratings (over 1,000) and specific user feedback.

The goal of our content is to provide a service and inform readers who are on the hunt for the latest products to help make their life better. Items are sold by retailer, not TODAY. Pricing and availability are accurate as of publish time.