Perks and Rec: Rack up the Black Friday deals

Let’s shop for that white elephant exchange on your calendar. There are plenty of gift-swap worthy deals buried in Black Friday sales, like a very good candle from Anthropologie and a coffee tumbler from Academy Sports + Outdoors. Need it fast?  Grab our top affordable essential oil diffuser, a charcuterie board or a nice box of tea over at Amazon. 

Nordstrom Rack’s Black Friday sale is happening now, with discounts on the things people actually want for the holidays. We found deep discounts on Sam Edelman shoes, Barefoot Dreams blankets and even a Dyson Air Wrap. 

One last thing from me: The best water bottle we’ve tested is on sale at Target today. 

Happy shopping, 

— Sara Beth Bolin, Newsletter Writer 

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