Early Black Friday Sales + Tips to Help You Find the Best Deals
I’m not sure how to feel about all of the early Black Friday sales we’re seeing! It’s NOT your imagination! You really are seeing sales super early this year. It’s a little crazy! Part of me wanted to ignore them completely. But the best part of me wanted to check them out and help you wade through them efficiently and thoughtfully. Read on to see why!
My Outfit Above: Alba Check Maxi Dress | Similar Red Heels (Here is a shorter heel option)
Don’t get me wrong — I’m all about the gratitude of Thanksgiving. But I get emails and DMs from you all every day asking for gift advice and help, so I know you’ve started to shop! (I have, too!) I want to be sure you know how grateful I am for each one of you! Whenever you encourage me with your comments, tell me how I need to improve (!) or shop with one of my links, you bless me! Thank you for all you do to make my life so rich and enable me to continue to do this job I love!
That said, I do think Christmas and Thanksgiving can peacefully coexist! However and whenever you want to manifest their coexistence in your holiday decor is great with me! I have one friend who puts up her tree the day after Halloween and puts nothing but pumpkins underneath until the day after Thanksgiving! 🤣 (I think that’s kinda genius —right?) 🎃🦃🎄
Hopefully, these early sales will allow you to plan your spending thoughtfully and capture some bargains while you’re at it. (Not to mention, they should free up your December to let you better celebrate the season with your family and friends.) Today, I’m sharing tips to help you find the best deals.
How to Shop the Early Black Friday Sales
We all love our smartphones, but your online holiday shopping will be optimized and easier from a desktop or laptop. Images will be clearer, preventing you from purchasing something you didn’t check out well enough. Also, retailers’ sites are usually optimized for larger devices. The sites will be easier to navigate, saving you lots of time. Trust me on this!
Where to Start Your Shopping
I’d start with the Empty Nest Blessed Holiday Gift Guide, of course! Why? Because I’ve given you a huge headstart! The Empty Nest Blessed Holiday Gift Guide has nearly 1000 gift ideas in 10 categories that I personally curated for you! I’ve said it before, but I’ll repeat it: You’ll see lots of gift guides out there this year, but only the ENB Holiday Gift Guide is specifically for empty nesters and all of the precious people in the lives of an empty nester. From your grandkids and young adult children to your senior-aged parents—and everyone in between — I’ve got you covered!
Beth and I update the Empty Nest Blessed Holiday Gift Guide all the time, doing our best to remove products that are sold out and add new ones. Please let me know if you click on a link and it doesn’t work, okay? Although it may look pretty simple, there’s a lot of technology involved, and sometimes there are glitches that aren’t anyone’s fault — they just happen! I can’t fix them unless I know about them, so please feel free to reach out via email ([email protected]) if something doesn’t work the way it should.
How to Find the Best Early Black Friday Sale Deals
1. Shop Already-on-Sale Items
Use my list below to scope out the sale sections of your favorite brands and retailers. Most will offer a sitewide discount this weekend, and some will offer additional discounts on items already in their sale sections. Don’t leave their websites without checking those sections!
2. Use the Promo Codes
Click the pink links to go straight to the sites, and be sure to use the promo codes I’m sharing! Pay special attention to the deals marked in bold print, as those are either deals that I have early access to or they are exclusive to Empty Nest Blessed followers!
3. Add to Cart (Even if it’s Not on Sale!)
If you know there is something you specifically want from a brand, and it’s not on sale yet, I recommend that you click through on my link NOW, and add it to your cart! Often, the brand will send an email straight to you, reminding you that the item is in your cart and offering a discount.
4. For Extra Savings…
To snag extra savings from brands:
- Subscribe to the ENB Newsletter – Every time I publish a new post, and often on the weekends, I send out a newsletter! I often share exclusive deals just for my followers. Click HERE to subscribe!
- Join Brand Email Lists – This will often snag you an extra 10-20% off your first purchase — even on sale items. You can always unsubscribe after the holidays if they drive you crazy!
- Subscribe to Brand Text Alerts – Same as above!
- Join Brand Loyalty Programs – They often offer special discounts just for members.
Early Black Friday Deals
ALLIE + BESS | I’m absolutely loving the holiday collection—so many adorable pieces! Use code ENB20 to get 20% off your entire purchase. Be sure to check out the sale section too, because you can stack ENB20 for an extra 20% off!
AMAZON | So many amazing Early Black Friday deals! Check out what’s on sale HERE. Remember to use the filters on the LEFT sidebar of the page to find what you’re looking for easily and efficiently!
LEFT: Very Merry Sweatshirt CENTER: Noel Sweater RIGHT: Esme Jacket
AVARA | Buy one, get one 50% off sitewide with code BOGO50.
BAUBLEBAR | 20% off all custom gifts with code HURRY. (I think so much of custom gifts!)
BODEN | 10% off all new styles and 30% off selected full-price styles with code S3Z8.
LEFT: Navy Floral Metallic Puff Sleeve Maxi Dress RIGHT: Copper Button Down Shirt Dress (Use code SUZY15 for 15% off!)
CABANA LIFE | You might think Cabana Life is all about summer clothes, but they also have a great selection of items, including holiday dresses! Use code SUZY15 for 15% off! Plus, get free shipping with code SHINE.
CITY BEAUTY | My favorite lip plumper lip gloss is BOGO with code LIPSGIVING.
COLUMBIA | Early Black Friday Doorbusters start now! Up to 40% off! If you’re heading somewhere cold on an empty nester getaway soon, you won’t want to miss this sale!
Cozy Earth PJ Set | Petite Set | Tall Set
COZY EARTH | Oprah’s favorite PJs and mine too! Right now they’re having a sitewide sale for 35% off BUT my everyday discount is even better! Use code CE-EMPTYNEST for 40% off.
DISNEY | Take an extra 20% off already reduced gifts with code MAGIC. If you have a Disney lover in your family, as I do in mine, don’t miss this sale! Things tend to sell out quickly at Disney! Check out what’s on sale HERE.
DSW | 30% off boots with code BOOTSZN.
EASY SPIRIT | Up to 60% off! Use code ENB20 for an extra 20% off your order!
FANATICS | Buy more, save more with 25% off no minimum and 30% off orders over $75 with code TURF. Fan apparel makes a great gift! Put in your team HERE and see what you can find at a good price!
FRONTGATE | Up to 30% off sitewide + FREE shipping. Check out everything on sale HERE.
The Crepe Ellie Nap Dress | Similar Bootie in Off White (also come in black) | Pearl Monogram Necklace
HILL HOUSE HOME | 30% off sitewide with code EVERYTHING30 at one of my favorite brands! They never have sales, so don’t miss this one! I love their Ellie Nap Dresses. They also have beautiful bedding and precious mother/daughter PJ sets!
J. CREW FACTORY | 50% off sitewide. Extra 60% off clearance. These mesh rhinestone mary janes are a hot item for this holiday season!
JOY CREATIVE SHOP | Take 20% off sitewide with code HOLIDAY20. This is THE spot for Holiday Gift Wrap! It really is my favorite place for high-quality paper goods and gifts. Joy Creative Shop’s gift wrap coordinates perfectly with their gift tags. If you prefer stickers, they’ve got those too!
LEFT: Tammi Dress (This is such a fun dress! Click HERE to see dress in motion 😊) CENTER: Maureen Dress RIGHT: Candy Dress (Use code JCSUZY for 15% off)
JUDE CONNALLY | Use Code JCSUZY FOR 15% off! I love this brand for flattering fits, machine-washable, high-quality fabrics, and easy-to-wear styles. Don’t miss the sale section—you can stack code JCSUZY for an additional 15% off!
KENDRA SCOTT | 2 for $50 festive finds! Also, 20% Off Fashion Earrings and Bracelets.
LANDS’ END | Up to 60% off sitewide with code TODAY. Y’all know I’m a big fan! Lands’ End is my secret source for silk long underwear (I wear it from approximately October-March because I’m always freezing!🥶🤣).
LEFT: Personalized Joy to the World Crewneck Sweatshirt CENTER: Monogrammed Crewneck Sweatshirt (8 colors and prints! Click HERE.) Monogrammed Kids Crewneck Sweatshirt (Comes in pink and deep teal! Click HERE.) RIGHT: Monogrammed Quilted Crossbody | Monogrammed Golf Towel (Use code SUZYFREESHIP for free shipping on your entire order!)
MARLEYLILLY | 25% off sitewide with code YAY25. Plus, use exclusive ENB code SUZYFREESHIP for free shipping on your entire order! This is one of my favorite places to shop for personalized gifts. It’s a great spot to find thoughtful gifts for everyone on your holiday gift list. Earlier this season, we did a post where I introduced you to my family, and I shared the personalized gifts I found for each of them at Marleylilly. You can check it out HERE.
MUDPIE | Take 25% off all Christmas with code MERRY25. Check out what’s on sale HERE.
NATURAL LIFE | 20% off so many best-selling gifts! This is a great place to find cute stocking stuffers!
NIRA SKIN | 20% off sitewide! Have you heard of the Nira Pro Laser? It’s the first and only painless at-home laser to target the full face, neck, chest, and back of hands. It’s clinically proven to work! Read more at the NIRA site HERE.
- FDA-Cleared, clinically proven to reduce wrinkles and fine lines
NORDSTROM | Up to 60% off Black Friday Deals! Save a bundle on your favorite brands like Adidas, Kate Spade, and tons more! Check out what’s on sale HERE, and remember to use the left sidebar to filter for the brands and items you’re shopping for.
OUR PLACE | Up to 40% off on so many items at the home of the Always Pan. Click HERE to learn more about the Always Pan and HERE to see everything that’s on sale.
SOMA | 25% off loungewear and sleep, 10 for $40 panties, and buy one, get one 50% off select bras.
SHUTTERFLY | Up to 50% off sitewide. Plus, 50% off Holiday Cards + FREE Shipping with code MERRYMAIL. Need to order your holiday cards? Do it during this sale and save a bundle! To see my advice on how to do a holiday card when you have adult kids scattered all over, see THIS post.
Velvet Down Puffer Vest | Sparkly Gold Crewneck Sweater | High Waist Trouser Jeans (the dark wash is SO flattering) | Sloan Mary Jane Flats | Sparkly Bubble Initial Necklace (BOGO 50% off sale with code BOGO50!)
TALBOTS | 30% off regular-price items, including the Holiday Collection, which dropped today! Also (and this is amazing), 50% off coats and jackets, and 50% off markdowns. (Discounts automatically appear in shopping bag.) Check out this navy blue faux fur coat I wore in a Talbots Style Show this week! Also comes in ivory! Both 50% off!
TARGET | Shop 1000s of daily deals on sale now HERE.
ULTA | Up to 40% off early black Friday deals! Click HERE!
VINEYARD VINES OUTLET | 50% off everything with code BF2024.
WALMART | Early Black Friday Deals for Days! For the full list of Early Black Friday deals click HERE. Incredible deals on holiday gifts of all types!
Don’t forget that many of the items on the Empty Nest Blessed Amazon Page and in the Empty Nest Blessed Holiday Gift Guide are on sale this week, too!
I hope you feel equipped to shop the Early Black Friday Deals! Feel free to email or DM me on Instagram or Facebook if you have specific questions or need some good suggestions!
