Giving thanks and giving gifts

Hello hello, and happy (almost) Thanksgiving!

Everyone has different traditions, from big family dinners, to volunteering, to quietly enjoying takeout and a movie. This year, I'm looking forward to spending time with my parents, Lady Gaga and Adam Driver. 

If you're traveling this week and feeling a little anxious, it might help to consult this checklist for a COVID-safe and easy journey. 

If you're staying home and hosting... Hi, how are you? Doing OK? Need anything? Maybe a turkey-cooking primer? Or the secret to a perfect pumpkin pie? How about some tips for hosting Thanksgiving comfortably, safely and happily outside? You got this.

Now, let's talk Black Friday and gift shopping. 

Reviewed’s deal-hunting experts are in their prime, doing what they do best, and sharing the spoils with the rest of us. Here’s where they’re finding the best deals on the best stuff:

Amazon's big deals include $250.99 off an iRobot Roomba i6+, $47.94 off six months of Amazon Music Unlimited and Disney+ and $30 off a Cosori 5-Quart Air Fryer.

Among Walmart's best gets: $49 off an Anker Select Pro Bluetooth Speaker, $60 off a Fitbit Charge 4 Activity Fitness Tracker and $111 off a hoverboard.

And in Tory Burch's sale, you can get purses up to $253 off, shoes up to $229 off and accessories up to $83 off.

Be sure to watch our live-updated Black Friday roundup and Black Friday HQ for more — or better yet, sign up for our Perks and Rec newsletter or for text message alerts to get the deals sent straight to you. We’ll send you the best deals on Black Friday, Cyber Monday and throughout the year.

And if it's gifts you're after, we can help you find the perfect thing for everyone in your life.

Happy hunting.