While everyone hopes that their gift is the nicest that anyone will receive during the holiday season, budgets can’t always match your ambitious intentions. Except of course if it’s Black Friday, then you have a pretty good shot of presenting a legitimately nice offering, without breaking the bank.
We were pretty compelled by the following selection of on-sale goods, which include everything from self-care items, luxury skin care products and practical home gadgets — all of which fall into the “very nice” category and are sure to be genuine gestures of love and appreciation this year
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You know that feeling when you step out of a steamy shower, there’s a touch of chill in the air, and someone hands you a freshly laundered towel straight out of the dryer? That little moment of luxurious bliss can be replicated over and over again with this portable bucket-style towel warmer that keeps its contents nice and toasty for up to one hour. Plus, there’s also an aromatherapy feature and built-in auto shut-off so no one has to worry about forgetting to turn it off.
This sumptuous throw is made from 100% responsibly sourced cashmere and is finished with tassels for the perfect snuggle-worthy addition to any couch, bed or lounger. It comes in two sizes and two neutral colors.
This chic smart mug from Ember will keep your drink at your preferred temperature all day long. You can opt to control it with an app to customize your drink’s heat exactly, or this smart gadget will remember your preferred temperature from your last drink and defer to that. It auto-turns off after two hours without activity and is designed to resist scratches.
Ember is offering 25% off sitewide through Dec. 1 whenever shoppers use code BLACKFRIDAY24 at checkout.
With this clever appliance in their kitchen, your gift receiver will be able to enjoy creamy lattes, hot frothy cappuccinos and foamy coffee beverages with just a touch of a button. Compatible with all types of milk, the Dreo frother can heat while it whips (without scorching), or chill froths to make the perfect topper for iced coffees. It can even be used to make powdered drinks like hot chocolate or protein shakes.
This handmade eye pillow is the perfect self-care companion meant to gently hug and compress the face and impart some serious relaxation benefits. Inside its raw silk exterior is an organic flaxseed and lavender filling that can be either heated in the microwave or chilled in the freezer.
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Anyone wearing Hill House Home’s signature Hotel robe is sure to feel like they’re on an extended stay at some opulent suite. It’s slightly oversized and from a plush micro-cotton that’s extra absorbent and soft. You even have the option to have this robe monogrammed to match the desired colored piping adorning the robe.
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This Naturepedic pillow is designed with an ergonomic contoured edge, specifically to alleviate neck and back pain for side sleepers. Made completely of organic materials, the side pillow is filled with neck-supporting shredded latex and is wrapped in organic cotton stretch-knit fabric, which can be zipped open to add or remove the fill based on the sleeper’s preferences.
Naturepedic is offering 20% off sitewide, plus a free pillow with every purchase, through Dec. 4. Be sure to use code BLACKFRIDAY at checkout.
“If Nancy Meyers’ kitchen were a sweater, it would be the Half-Zip,” Everlane says of this soft ribbed knit pullover made from extra fine merino wool that’s been washed and boiled for a feel that’s softer and never scratchy. Find it in 10 colors and relaxed-fitting sizes XXS-XXL.
This single-serve blender uses a space-conscious base that’s powered by a 600-watt motor and uses a single-button operation that intuitively sets its blending cycles thanks to the intelligent-sensing blade. The “Plus” version of the Beast comes with three various-sized, leakproof and travel-ready vessels that come with interchangeable lids and caps, like one just for sipping and carrying.
Meant to do the job of 10 pieces of traditional cookware, the Always Pan is made from an exclusive non-stick ceramic coating and is capable of braising, searing, steaming, straining, sautéing, frying, storing and more. The fact that it comes in a selection of ultra-displayable colors doesn’t hurt, either.
Our Place is offering up to 48% off on select items from cookware to kitchen appliances.
Even if you haven’t heard of the Medicube device, it’s very possible that it’s already on the radar of the beauty lover on your list. This wildly popular K-beauty tool claims to help improve product absorption by up to 490% to help maximize the results of your skin care ingredients and leave skin deliciously dewy and hydrated.
Rest’s Evercool cooling comforter is filled with a hypoallergenic blend of Sorona and Tencel, while the buttery soft exterior is knitted with the brand’s exclusive “Evercool fibers” — a combination that helps to regulate body temperature and ensure breathability, even in the warmer months. This machine-washable blanket comes in six colors and three sizes.
Rest is offering 25% off sitewide through Dec. 2.
Set against an ambient and auto-brightness-adjusting display, this Aura digital frame keeps precious photos all in one place where they can be viewed over and over again. The tech-enabled picture frame seamlessly connects to smart devices to sync and upload photos and promises unlimited storage. The frame allows users to choose between two different display orientations and mounting options.
Each of these Hexclad exclusive knives is made with 67 layers of Japanese Damascus steel using a special three-step method that ensures a more durable and harder construction that is resistant to corrosion and promises to remain extra sharp. This set comes with a walnut wood block made with embedded industrial-strength magnets to hold the knives securely in place.
The Caraway brand has become synonymous with crafting devastatingly good-looking cookware that’s super easy to clean and even easier to cook with. This seven-piece Caraway set, which also includes its own pot and lid storage, is finished with a nontoxic, nonstick ceramic coating that resists chipping and flecking and won’t release harmful chemicals into food.
This popular gadget features all the same percussive therapy power as the full-size Theragun, but packed into a more compact version that can make it easier to target smaller areas like the arches of the feet, tops of the ankles and the calves. It reaches 16 mm into the muscle and features advanced sound insulation for an ultra-quiet performance. Users can choose from three attachments and three speeds.
The Lovesac is nothing like those bean bags you may have had in your room as a kid. Instead, this elevated piece of furniture is intentionally oversized and filled with the brand’s exclusive blend of three-density foam to provide a cradling feeling, rather than beans, which just make you sink and feel unsupported. The Lovesac is also very customizable, allowing for a variety of different cover materials and five different sizes.
Promising over-the-top plushness and maximum absorbency, these Brooklinen-exclusive towels are made from 100% Turkish cotton that’s been certified to be free from any harmful materials or dyes. This bundle includes two bath towels and two hand towels, which come in 10 different colors or prints.
Brooklinen is offering 25% off sitewide, plus up to 50% off bundles, through Dec. 4.
Designed and manufactured in Germany, the Haflinger clog slipper features a natural wool construction for warmth without the sweat, and an ultra-supportive footbed that conforms to the wearer’s exact foot shape. They are available in three colors and unisex sizes,
One of the latest models in the Kindle family is the 2024 Paperwhite, a compact E-reader that’s lightweight enough to be held in one hand and features a just-like-paper display and quick page-turn buttons to mimic reading from an actual book as closely as possible. The adaptive screen self-adjusts its brightness depending on the environment and a warm light function is perfect for reading right before bed. Readers can also have a carefree read in the tub or the pool because the Paperwhite can withstand submersion for up to 60 minutes in fresh water.
JBL is a respected name in the world of portable sound and the Boombox 2 is a gadget that promises monstrous sound in a surprisingly petite, waterproof and handled design. You can expect up to 20 hours of playtime per charge and enjoy crisp notes and powerful, deep bass thanks to the dual passive radiators that create a deep, resonating and clear sound, even at higher volumes — no warped or static tones here.
Thirteen of Jack Black’s best selling men’s skin care products are packed inside this gift set, which is on sale exclusively for Black Friday. Notable essentials include the brand’s all-in-one emollient SPF-infused moisturizer, a conditioning shave oil and beard conditioner and a peptide-rich serum, just to name a few.
What makes this set of notch collar pajamas true Hanna Andersson icons is the lyocell material that they’re made out of. This buttery soft, cooling and breathable sleepwear is made to be sensory-friendly with flat-laying seams and fabric that’s safe for sensitive and eczema-prone skin. Find them in three colors and sizes XS-XXL.
Hanna Andersson is offering 40% off sitewide through Nov. 24,50% off all pajamas through Nov. 24 and 50% off everything starting Nov. 25 and through Dec. 2.
Previously recommended to HuffPost by two different coffee experts, the Technivorm Moccamaster is a timeless and incredibly good-looking machine that one pro referred to as “a showstopper.” Available in an impressive 23 colors ranging from vibrant oranges to vintage pastels and conventional neutrals, this coffee maker is a Dutch classic pioneered in the ’60s and features a manually adjustable brew basket that allows you to customize your coffee, along with a system that’s been engineered to extract the maximum amount of flavor from your grounds.
This sixteenth-century-inspired ring is made by fine jewelry designer Jenny Kwon and features an eye-catching pale green oval sapphire in the center. Choose from either a solid 14K yellow, rose or white gold band.
Perfect for the sentimental in your life, this instant smartphone printer wirelessly connects with a smartphone to directly print off photos stored in libraries, apps and even videos. With the Fujifilm Instax app, users can also scroll through multiple printing functionalities and edit or add to their photos before printing.
The hoodie-style robe from UnHide is made from buttery soft faux fur, the very same fabric that the brand uses for its famed throw blankets. Falling mid-thigh, this robe features a cozy hood, two generous pockets and plenty of reviews that claim it’s the perfect wearable for early morning errands. Find it in gender-neutral sizes S-L and plus a mix of fun and neutral color options. I ended up recently buying this robe for myself and it has become one of my favorite purchases that I’ve made all year.