Believe it: Amazon’s huge Black Friday sale is just around the corner with deals galore on everything you could ever want for the holidays. I like to be ahead of the curve, which is why I’m browsing deals early, and these are the items worth getting before the crowd. 

Home decor, seasonal cookware, cozy sweaters—they’re all marked down ahead of the long-awaited Black Friday sale with prices starting as low as $5. While there are good deals happening now, I’ve made it my job to find the very best. Quite literally, I am Real Simple’s Amazon shopping expert, so you can trust that the finds I recommend are worth adding to your virtual cart. Many of the picks on this list are items I already have and love or are picks I’m currently eyeing at Amazon. Several are also from top brands like Yankee Candle, Nordic Ware, Gap, Lucky Brand, and Maybelline with discounted prices listed at $50 and under.  

Editor-Loved Early Black Friday Deals

• Yankee Candle Signature Large Tumbler Candle, $22 (was $30)
• Rabbit Wine Bottle Stopper Set, $5 (was $8)
• Nordic Ware Harvest Bounty Loaf Pan, $28 (was $33)
• Gap Forever Cozy Ribbed Crewneck Sweater, $42 (was $60)
• Maybelline Lash Sensational Sky High Waterproof Mascara, $10 (was $13)  
• Stanley The IceFlow Flip Straw Tumbler, $35 (was $40)
• Half Baked Harvest Every Day Cookbook, $16 (was $30)
• Voweek Electric Spin Scrubber, $47 (was $90)
• Lucky Brand Tomboy Denim Trucker Jacket, from $50 (was $80)
• Anker Nano Power Bank, $24 with coupon (was $30)

Nordic Ware Harvest Bounty Loaf Pan

Anyone who knows me is fully aware that I love to cook and bake. Even if I’m the only one eating, aesthetics are very important, which is why I love this Nordic Ware Harvest Bounty Loaf Pan. I actually bought the baking pan for my mom last Christmas and she absolutely loves it. It has a sweet pumpkin harvest design that gives breads and cakes a lavish impression on top. I promise, it makes homemade desserts look like you picked ‘em up from a bakery. I’ve used my mom’s pan a few times and love the cast aluminum makeup that provides even heating and a nonstick surface. And after stealing hers during the holidays, I’m planning to gift the Nordic Ware pan to myself while it’s marked down. 

Gap Forever Cozy Ribbed Crewneck Sweater

Cozy sweaters are essential to my fall and winter wardrobe, and I keep coming back to this Gap crewneck pullover that’s 30 percent off right now. Reviewers confirm that the sweater is soft and warm, which is exactly what I look for when shopping for comfy clothes. It has a classic crew neckline, ribbed detailing on the cuffs and hemline, and a structured yet relaxed fit. I have a few other Gap sweaters that are in my constant rotation and I’m considering adding this one to the fold. One quick note: The sweater is completely sold out at Gap, so if you’re thinking of getting it, I wouldn’t wait too long at Amazon. 

Voweek Electric Spin Scrubber

I’m always on the hunt for new ways to make cleaning easier, and my mom cannot stop raving about this electric spin scrubber that’s currently on sale. She’s been telling me about the cleaner for weeks and if I don’t buy it myself, I have a feeling she’s gifting it to me this Christmas. The spin scrubber has an adjustable handle that allows you to clean the bathtub, windows, and even floors without bending or kneeling down. My mom also loves that it comes with multiple head attachments to scrub everything from tight corners to large surfaces, making the whole cleaning process quicker. And my momma isn’t the only one who loves it—the spin scrubber was bought more than 10,000 times in the past month. 

There are several other Black Friday deals I’m shopping for early, including sales on Yankee Candle jars, Stanley tumblers, Anker power bank chargers, Rabbit wine bottle stoppers, and Lucky Brand denim jackets. Scroll through to see more early Black Friday Amazon sales while they’re up to 48 percent off. 

Yankee Candle Signature Large Tumbler Candle

Rabbit Wine Bottle Stopper Set

Maybelline Lash Sensational Sky High Waterproof Mascara

Stanley The IceFlow Flip Straw Tumbler

Half Baked Harvest Every Day Cookbook

Lucky Brand Tomboy Denim Trucker Jacket

Anker Nano Power Bank