Brace Yourself, Walmart's Black Friday Sale Is Here — And Dang, These Deals Are GOOD

If you truly want to block out everything and everyone, get yourself a pair of Apple AirPods Pro. Or make a family member or friend’s life very, very wonderful by gifting them a set of AirPods. These noise-canceling, wireless headphones seamlessly connect to your Apple products, and they stay charged for 24 full hours, so no worries about needing to constantly plug them in. In the year of WFH and remote learning, AirPods are on everyone’s holiday list.

The Apple Watch Series 3 comes with a GPS and barometric altimeter that accurately tracks your movements, so this is the perfect gift to give someone who’s active and wants to keep optimizing their fitness journey. Its dual processor makes it a faster running device than the previous generations, it’s swimproof, and it generally just makes life easier and smarter. Basically? It’s the ultimate side-kick you wear on your wrist.

Historically, TVs are one of the hot ticket items people want to get their hands on during Black Friday sales, and for good reason. This time of year is when normally pricey screens drop in price and we can feel good about spending money on smarter, more sophisticated sets. This Samsung smart TV has everything you need to connect to all your streaming devices and more — and it’s super easy to use.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab is a gorgeous tablet that provides entertainment on a wide screen with state-of-the-art image quality. Watch movies, shows, play games, and more — the opportunities are endless. It’s especially perfect for entertainment thanks to its  Dolby Atmos surround sound, which provides loud and clear sound. Other than using it for binge-watching, you can use it to video chat with friends, use the internet, communicate with loved ones, and more. Its battery life is also pretty impressive — you’ve got 13 hours until it needs to be re-charged.

The 2nd generation Nest Mini is a speaker you can control with just your voice. All you need to do is say, “Hey, Google” and direct it to do whatever it is that you want — play your fave Spotify playlist, get the weather, news, and more. You can also use it to control your home, like the temp or lights. This is the perfect gift for yourself or someone else who needs a little more help around the house and could use this mini “assistant.”

The smart doorbell everyone’s been raving about — and it’s on sale. Why pay $179 for a doorbell? Let us tell you: The Nest is capable of 24/7 video streaming, and it connects directly to your phone, so you always know who’s at your front door. It’s especially useful if you have a lot of packages delivered and aren’t home (package snatching sadly happens a lot during the holiday season, especially since so many people have been shopping online much more frequently this year). It can also recognize friends and family and send you a personal alert, and gives you the option to give prerecorded responses to your guests! Like, “Hey there! Our dog is about to jump on you, so just brace yourself.”

Use this as a nanny cam, doggy cam — whatever-you-want cam. The point is that people love this smart indoor cam because it connects with your phone and sends you real-time notifications if it needs to alert you about sudden movement (it has motion detection capabilities). There’s also a two-way speaker capability, so you can always communicate with someone at home while you’re at work or running errands.

It’s official. You don’t need a stove or oven anymore. With the Ninja Foodi TenderCrisp Pressure Cooker, you can cook your meals in record time, make your meals crispy and crunchy if you so wish, and air fry, using significantly less oil you would than a traditional fryer. This 6.5-quart holds a large capacity that can easily feed your entire family, with leftovers to spare. People have been drooling over this new Ninja product all year, so get it quick while it’s on sale.

Another big-ticket item, the Instant Vortex is a digital air fryer you can use to cook rotisserie chicken, fries, wingers, nuggets, veggies, and more. You can also dehydrate foods and make your own dried fruit and fruit strips (as well as your own DIY jerky). Plus, it offers some basics, like making the perfect grilled cheese. Anyone who spends a lot of time in the kitchen (but never has *enough* time) will adore this as a gift.

This gorgeous teal 10-piece set by Pioneer Woman features: 8″ preseason cast iron skillet, 9.5″ skillet, 1.5 qt sauce pan with lid, 3.1 qt sauce pan with lid, 5.5 qt Dutch oven with lid, 4.6 qt jumbo cooker with lid. It’s all high quality and makes delicious food — all we could ask for!

It’s honestly hard for us to narrow down which Pioneer Woman kitchen goods we love most. It’s all whimsical, bright, and just what our kitchen needs. We’ll just put this adorable set of rectangular bakers (one is 4.2-quart and 2-quart), which can fit a full chicken, casseroles, crisps, crumbles, and more. They’re truly versatile and will make a staple in your kitchen.

Every cook who has a pre-seasoned Lodge skillet will probably not ever shut up about how much they love it. For the price, it rivals the expensive cast iron skillets, and it comes pre-seasoned, which saves you time and ensures juicy, flavorful meals every time you make a meal. The heat retention and heat distribution is incredible, so you no matter if you’re sautéing veggies or searing a steak, you’ll get the perfect temp every single time.

Sometimes, you just want to sit back, relax, and let someone else do the vacuuming for you. Which is where the iconic Shark robot vacuum comes in, complete with smart features like mapping out your home, being able to connect with your phone, and learning where the dirtiest spots in your house normally are.

This cordless vacuum is lightweight *and* offers major power. If you’re looking for a good alternative to the Dyson, this comes very, very close. The 350W motor drives powerful suction to pick up dust, debris, crumbs, and pet hair from carpets and hard floors, leaving surfaces spotless. It gives you up to 25 minutes of run time before needing to be recharged, and it’s also very quiet (yup, you can vacuum at night and your downstairs neighbors won’t give you the stink eye the next morning).

Need a fresh set of towels? You always do. Get this 18-piece set for your family. It includes 4 bath, 4 hand, and 10 wash cloths. You’ll be set at least for the year (and yes, there are various color options — we know white isn’t exactly practical for those of us with kids/dogs).

This 1,500-piece set lets your kid go wild with their imagination. Build animals  (peacock with stand, bull, penguin with ice, dinosaur with rocks, unicorn, ostrich with nest, snail, hippo with a bird on its back, panda bear with bamboo trees and a giraffe with a tree) and create colorful environment for them to play in. This is a no-brainer gift for any kid who loves LEGOs and animals.

If your kid’s been begging for a playhouse, get this this Little Tikes Princess Cottage, complete with two doors and two windows with shutters that open and close. There’s also a mail slot by the door, which is adorable.

Get your kid the ULTIMATE holiday present: A brand new bike. Huffy bikes are tried and true for kids learning how to steer and balance. This particular bike is perfect for kids between the ages of 3-5.

This 100-piece STEM magnetic tile set helps develops kids’ creativity and understanding of building and construction. This also promotes develop problem-solving and motor skills!

Of course your kid needs MORE Nerf guns. Luckily, they’re on super sale at Walmart, like this one from the Camo Series that features a spring-action blaster and comes with 7 high-impact rounds that are half-black and half-white.

If you’ve been wanting to get the kids their own sweet ride, now’s the time to do it, because this truck is majorly discounted. It comes with parental controls, adjustable seatbelt for safety, LED headlights, 12V motor, and even the ability to play some sweet jams.

Kid still obsessed with Frozen? Welcome to the club. Chances are, they’ll want to see at least one Elsa or Anna toy under the tree, so you might as well get them one — and luckily this Elsa doll is on sale! She comes with Water Nokk, who can swim and walk on land.