20 Black Friday and Cyber Monday Gifts That'll Legit Save You Tons of Money This Holiday Season
Lucky for you, I’m the kind of shopper who absolutely refuses to buy anything that isn’t on sale. If I bought it, it was probably marked down. Budget hunting is basically my personality at this point! Which really comes in clutch this time of year, because my gift list is quite long and I have zero desire to drop my life savings on presents. So I’ve been digging, and I’ve found some very good early Black Friday and Cyber Monday gift finds (I'm talking 50% off!) on Amazon, TJ Maxx, Swarovski, and more. Just saying, I was this close to gatekeeping… but here we are.Whether you’re shopping for your brother, sister, best friend, parents, or that picky teen, I’ve tracked down a gift they’ll genuinely love—and yes, every single thing is on sale. A win for everyone! You’ll find picks for the beauty lover, the style buff, the person who already has everything, the self-proclaimed chef, the astrology-obsessed—you name it. I don’t know how long these deals will stick around, so I’d move fast!Gifts for HerI’d say that finding a gift for your mom or bestie is one of the easier holiday missions—but allow me to throw some fresh ideas your way if you want something both on-trend and perfectly suited to them, and for the low! A towel warmer instantly brings spa-level vibes to any home. They can use it to heat towels, blankets, or even pajamas. And a quality Dutch oven for under $100? That's not just rare, it’s ideal for anyone who loves to chef it up. A cashmere sweater or a gorgeous cow-print Coach handbag will have her grinning from ear to ear, and a set of Laneige lip balms and sleep masks makes for a great stocking stuffer!Coach Nolita 19 With Cow PrintNow 60% OffCredit: Coach OutletLANEIGE Midnight Minis Lip Glowy Balm and Lip Sleeping Mask Gift SetNow 20% OffCredit: SephoraKeenray Towel Warmer BucketNow 33% OffCredit: AmazonQuince Mongolian Cashmere Cardigan SweaterNow 50% OffCredit: QuinceTJ Maxx Lodge 7.5qt Enameled Cast Iron Dutch OvenNow 22% OffCredit: TJ MaxxGifts for Him Shopping for a man? No easy task. Sure, you can grab something that earns the polite “This is nice, thank you!” but we’re aiming higher: we’re trying to woo the hard-to-woo. When in doubt, start with the essentials. He'll always need good underwear! Shopping editor Hannah Oh recommends Tommy John’s because they’re unbelievably soft (her boyfriend is one lucky dude). A cozy staple like UGG slippers is another foolproof win, no matter his interests. And if he’s the type who loves a quirky fact, The Book of Unusual Knowledge is the perfect pick. If he enjoys the finer things, Bose headphones will leave him in that eyes-closed state of happiness, and honestly, a Ralph Lauren quarter-zip will do the same—especially if he's a fashion king. Publications International, Ltd. The Book of Unusual KnowledgeNow 41% OffCredit: AmazonTommy John's Ultra Soft Flex 6" Boxer Brief 3-PackNow 38% OffCredit: ZapposDSW UGG Leisure Nomad Slipper - Men'sNow 30% OffCredit: DSWRalph Lauren Estate-Rib Quarter-Zip PulloverNow 33% OffCredit: Ralph LaurenBose QuietComfort HeadphonesNow 43% OffCredit: Amazon Gifts for TeensWhen it comes to gifting for the youth, my strategy is simple: go cute, TikTok-viral, personalized, or tech-related. For the photographer of the group or someone who just loves keeping memories, the Canon Ivy 2 Mini Photo Printer is The One. If they’re always filming or creating content, the Scosche water bottle with a MagSafe phone mount is a brilliant two-in-one. Astrology fans will love a personalized book detailing their birth chart and traits. You can’t go wrong with a monogrammed pouch for makeup, pencils, or other essentials. And for something sentimental they’ll treasure every day, the Pandora Shooting Star ring is a sweet option.Canon Ivy 2 Mini Photo PrinterNow 17% OffCredit: AmazonPandora Shooting Stars Sparkling RingNow 40% OffCredit: PandoraBirthdate The Personalized Birthdate BookNow 17% OffCredit: BirthdateMark and Graham Lightweight Puffer PouchNow 26% OffCredit: Mark and GrahamScosche MFMS32 MagicMount Flask 32 oz Stainless Steel Water BottleNow 28% OffCredit: AmazonGifts for ParentsThankfully, most parentals aren’t typically hard to please. They’ll appreciate any gift we worked hard to give ‘em. Still, they deserve the best! A robot vacuum is always handy, and a self-heating mug means their coffee stays hot for hours and hours. Mom might love something sparkly, and Swarovski’s crystal studs are gorgeous and under $100 right now! If Dad is the grill master, a meat thermometer is a 10/10. And a heated massager? That’ll quickly become part of their daily routine.roborock Q7 M5 Robot Vacuum and Mop ComboNow 47% OffCredit: AmazonEmber Temperature Control Smart Mug 2Now 20% OffCredit: AmazonSwarovski Millenia Drop Earrings Round Cut, WhiteNow 30% OffCredit: SwarovskiMEATER Plus Wireless Meat ThermometerNow 30% OffCredit: AmazonBoriwat Back Massager with HeatNow 43% OffCredit: AmazonMegan Uy is an associate shopping editor at Cosmopolitan, where she searches for the best products in all things fashion, home, beauty, sex, gifts, and more, so you don’t have to. When she’s not writing for the site, she’s whipping up some cool and trendy content for the fashion section of the print magazine. She’s been with the brand since 2019 (when she was an itty-bitty editorial fellow), and she's also written for Delish, House Beautiful, and People. Follow her on Instagram to get some BTS of the editor life and chaotic NYC content. Also, feel free to hit her up if you ever wanna discuss the madness that is TikTok.
