Your ultimate Cyber Monday cheat sheet |
Let us assuage your fears. If you have yet to click “check out” on a single item since Black Friday sales began weeks ago, you’re doing just fine. Most of the so-called deals you’re being flooded with are balderdash, anyway.
But if you’re feeling overwhelmed by the idea of missing out on an actually good discount, below are a few handpicked deals that we, your newsletter editors, have found most exciting on this final day of the whole shebang.
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A big-ticket home item — like a major piece of furniture or a vacuum upgrade — is a super smart way to take advantage of deals today. The best-looking ones we’re seeing:
- Head of newsletters Sofia Sokolove is seriously eyeing this vintage-inspired sofa, a soon-to-be-announced pick in our guide, to fit the boho Parisian, linen-filled vibes she’s forever chasing in her pre-war apartment.
- If you’re starting to feel that scratchy dry winter throat in the mornings: Humidifiers are notoriously high maintenance and sort of ugly. This one is neither.
- These colorful cups are a huge aesthetic step up from the ubiquitous Solo cup, should you host any upcoming holiday gatherings.
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If a missing closet essential is on your list (wool coat, anyone?) or you need to re-up on basics, here are the best deals our style experts have spotted. Of particular note:
- Newsletters editor Brittney Ho is considering Nike Pegasus sneakers. Our fitness experts love them for being bouncy and cushy but not clunky.
- This down jacket has kept writer Alexander Aciman warm for 12 winters — without making him look like the Michelin Man.
- Everlane’s sale is quite good — here’s everything we recommend from it, including a pair of flats for under $100.
- For anyone in your life with an enviable earring stack: These high-quality gemstones, set in 14-karat gold studs, are 20% off right now.
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Of all the gifts we love that are on sale, here are the hidden gems we’ve been Slacking about the most:
- Our favorite karaoke machine is pretty much a guaranteed Christmas Day hit. It has a tablet for lyrics, self-charging mics, and decent speakers — basically, everything you need to get the party started.
- This box of seasonal fruits, one of our favorite non-lame gift baskets, is great for staving off the winter blues or for anyone who doesn’t want more stuff.
- Lego is pretty much a can’t-go-wrong gift for any kid (or adult with a penchant for building stuff). Might we suggest this truly precious tuxedo cat?
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And a few final things that we could not possibly go without mentioning:
- Our gift expert calls this bright Baggu tote the “perfect personal item.” Savvy packers could easily cram a weekend’s worth of stuff in it.
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- Writer Elissa Sanci “bricked” her phone for two weeks using this buzzy app-blocking device — and says her brain feels much better.
- Newsletters producer Isoke Samuel, smart emergency prepper that she is, wants this portable power station, which can keep electronics running for days at a time.
- If you’ve been considering an iPad, today’s the day — this one we love is $100 off and as powerful as a laptop.
- Gifts editor Hannah Morrill is very, very into these paper vases, which transform regular water bottles into stunning one-of-a-kind floral displays.
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More deals our newsroom is eyeing right now→
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Today’s very good gift: Cheerful tins for colorful storage |
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With their bright stripes and interchangeable lids, these currently on-sale canisters conceal clutter in the cutest fashion. Anyone on your list could find something to store in them, but we think they’d make an especially thoughtful gift for a new homeowner.
Add a pop of whimsy to bathrooms, entryways, and beyond→
One last thing: This very cute, very festive decor is also very on sale |
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| Source photos by Anthropologie, MoMA, Hawkins |
Some of our favorite (non-junky) home decor — including a set of fanciful tree figurines from the MoMA Design Store and some darling house-shaped ceramic tealight vessels for a bright little village — is on sale right now. ’Tis the season and all that.
Plus, a fantastical twinkly tree that looks like something out of a Dr. Seuss book→
Things are moving fast, so apologies if a deal we mentioned expired before you got to your inbox. For the latest and greatest Cyber Monday deals, head here.
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