Target’s Epic Early Black Friday Deals Include Can’t-Miss Finds from Apple, Joanna Gaines, and a “Perfect” $42 Comforter

published Nov 7, 2024
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Vintage painted portrait mounted above fireplace in living room with mix match vintage arm chairs and caned white framed media console.
Credit: Viv Yapp

Black Friday seems to be arriving earlier and earlier every year — and I’m not complaining. Instead of rushing to check every item off my shopping list the day after Thanksgiving, I can take my time and grab a few things here and there throughout the month. Whether you’re splurging on gifts or updating your home essentials, now is the best time to do it. With winter almost here, this is your sign to check if your favorite brands have already kicked off their sales.

Target, for one, is offering steep discounts until this Saturday. Thousands of items, ranging from holiday decorations to tech, are up to 50% off during its Early Black Friday Sale. I’ve searched through them and narrowed it down to 12 home finds that you can’t miss. Among them are a Joanna Gaines-approved KitchenAid mixer, a “perfect” $42 comforter, and a Nespresso machine that’s 30% off — so hurry and check them out below before the sale ends!

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Target
$329.99
was $449.99

I’ve never seen a stand mixer as stunning as this one from Joanna Gaines’ KitchenAid collab. The Matte Fresh Linen color is exclusive to Target’s Hearth & Hand with Magnolia brand, and the copper color of the bowl will give your kitchen a vintage vibe. Not to mention, with its 10 speeds and five-quart capacity, it’s perfect for prepping meals during the holiday season!

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Target
$112.99
was $289.99

Speaking of the holidays, Target also has a number of festive decorations on sale, too. This gorgeous artificial Christmas tree is over 60% off. It features staggered branches to make it look fuller, and warm lights scattered throughout. “Looks like a real tree,” says one review. “Doesn’t overly shed needles. It’s a keeper!”

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Target
$74.99
was $139.99

A tablet is an essential for everything from traveling to reading to note-taking, and Amazon’s version is almost half-off right now. It has a vibrant, bright display that’s perfect for watching shows and movies and lasts for 13 hours on a full charge. It would make for an excellent gift!

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$41.99
was $59.99

With its lightweight down alternative fill and microfiber shell, this comforter is suited to every season. It’s “perfect as a layering blanket or on its own,” says a shopper. “The material is soft and it's easy to wash, which is really important since our spoiled pup likes to sleep with us!”

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Target
$249.99
was $499.99

Dyson has cemented itself as the gold standard of vacuum brands, so when one of its models is majorly discounted, I recommend taking advantage. This cordless one is 33% lighter than the Dyson V11 vacuum, and it operates for up to 40 minutes with ultra-powerful suction.

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$99.99
was $229.99

An air fryer toaster oven will end up becoming your most-used appliance — it'll replace your full-size oven, microwave, and air fryer in one fell swoop. This option from editor-loved brand Cuisinart can air fry, bake, broil, warm, and toast, all while taking up only 0.6 cubic feet on your counter.

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Target
$179.99
was $199.99

The Ninja CREAMi has been all over social media this year, making fans out of thousands of ice cream lovers — including us. Requiring hardly any effort on your part, the machine turns almost anything into ice cream, sorbet, or a milkshake, and you can add any mix-ins to get it exactly how you want it.

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Target
$229.99
was $279.99

Just in time for gift-giving season, you can save $50 on an Apple Watch, which you can text, call, and listen to music from. Further, you can easily track your health with its notifications on your heart rate; the Workout app gives you performance insights. Another huge bonus is that, with your purchase, you can try three months of Apple Fitness+ for free.

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Target
$329.99
was $429.99

If you (or a giftee) want headphones that’ll block out the rest of the world and allow you to focus, then Bose’s QuietComfort pair will do the trick. You can listen for 24 hours without recharging it, experience its top-of-the-line spatialized audio, and activate its world-class noise-canceling with Quiet Mode.

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Target
$249.99
was $349.99

Score a new TV for less if your current model just isn’t cutting it anymore. You won’t need to upgrade anytime soon once you have TCL’s S5 S-Class Smart TV, which offers 4K HDR picture quality and a high brightness LED backlight. Sound-wise, it supports Dolby Atmos and DTS Virtual:X and comes with an Enhanced Dialogue mode.

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Target
$125.99
was $179.99

You won’t need to make runs to your local coffee shop anymore once you have this easy-to-operate pod machine in your arsenal. You’ll feel like a barista with the included Aeroccino milk frother, which makes smooth hot or cold foam.

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Target
$74.99
was $99.99

This carry-on has a near-perfect rating — its smooth wheels will make your journey through the airport feel effortless, and the ombré coloring is easy on the eyes. “I love that it expands in size to fit all the souvenirs you buy on your trip,” says a review. “Plus, inside the two sections are separated with a mesh zippered liner so all of your clothes don’t fall out when you open it and you can keep different types of items separate if you want to do so.”

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