So, with an eye towards holiday gatherings and gift-giving, here are some of the marvelous markdowns from big brands (Beats, Crocs, Beautiful by Drew Barrymore) we made off with. But don't forget — these deals are only while supplies last, so now's the time to add to your cart.

Walmart Black Friday deals are up to 85 percent off this year. Save on electronics, vacuums, toys, clothing and accessories, and more from brands like Apple, Lego, Laneige, and Dyson. We found the 164 best deals at Walmart’s Black Friday sale,

I found a few good deals on kitchen items, like a KitchenAid stand mixer (kitchen and dining writer Emma Wartzman says Black Friday is often the best time to buy one), as well as some Ninja blenders.