I found a few good deals on kitchen items, like a KitchenAid stand mixer (kitchen and dining writer Emma Wartzman says Black Friday is often the best time to buy one), as well as some Ninja blenders.

A candle in a pretty frosted jar gives you double the bang for your buck: It adds a lovely scent to your room, plus it serves as decor. These Better Homes & Gardens candles — just $5 each — bring in those lovely scents of fall, with a wick that diffuses them further and longer throughout the home.

The best in-person bargains can sell out fast, so check out when the major retailers open their doors and you can beat the crowds.