A life raft in the sea of Black Friday emails
10 Favorite Black Friday sales...so far + six gift card winners
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I am not sure if it is because Black Friday seems to start at the beginning of November now or because Thanksgiving seems earlier this year (doesn’t it?!?!), but I am just not in the mood to shop or post sales. Or work. Haha, maybe this is just because I want to read Iron Flame.
I am excited because I recorded a podcast last wee and it drops tomorrow! Keep an eye out on my stories if you want to listen! Read to the end to find out if you won an Amazon gift card! I have to catch up and have six $50 gift cards to give away….
10 Favorite Black Friday sales…so far
You will find these discounts + commissionable links below: Clarins 20/25% off, Snooz code, Carepod humidifiers 25% off, Raybans 30% off, Favorite towels on sale, Athleta favorites mega sale, and Madewell 50% off - yes, even including the leather jacket
In no order:
Clarins
BFSISTER for 20% off everything | 25% off $150 or more to shop the Clarins sale before it opens to the public. Plus you can get some good sized samples with your order! Shop here for our favorites + explanations. This is THE time to buy the Cryo mask if you have had it on your list to try. The last two sales (Clarins Friends and Family and Sephora) it has sold out. It really is that good!
Snooz
20% off with MSMMBI20. Shop both machines here.
I have always loved having a sound machine with a real fan inside and used to use the Marpac. However, I switched over to a Snooz after the brand sent Missy one to try for a potential partnership. She brought it on our trip and I never slept better. Then I bought like 3. I like better than the Marpac because it is cuter and programmable - so you do not have to worry about shutting off!
A few notes - we have the regular Snooz, but Missy also bought the travel Snooz. The travel Snooz does not have a fan inside, but still makes a good white noise sound machine as it is clear and crisp. @Things.I.Bought.And.Liked has this one and likes to hang from her door so the sound fills the room more.
Carepod
25% off the entire site, up to 40% off bundles. You know my love for these humidifiers. If you do not, I dedicated a whole newsletter to the brand and the differences between the humidifiers. Read here if you need a refresher.
Rayban - 30% off
It looks like Raybans are 30% off on Amazon. I bought the Mega Hawkeye sunglasses in NYC and LOVE them. I tried on and bought the faded ones, but also loved the tortoise shell, which are $40 cheaper. I also have and love the Mega Clubmaster.
My Favorite Towels
These are my favorite towels and have not been going on sale besides during the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale. They are fluffy, but light enough to not mildew. They do not shrink. They stay fluffy even after three years. Love them so much and this is the lowest they go! Would make a great gift for upcoming weddings, graduates, yourself. I have only used and can vouch for the white.
Athleta favorites
Whisper Featherless Puffer Parka - Marked down from $229 to $139 - sizes already selling out
Athleta usually has a good Black Friday sale - last year they had 30% off site-wide, so keep an eye out for another email or my stories this week! However, right now their winter essentials are on MEGA sale, and that includes my favorite coat.
I bought the Whisper Featherless Puffer Parka last year because I wanted a lightweight coat that I did not dread wearing. I bought my true size last year and thought it was a little oversized, but good for layering. I call it the coat for people who hate to wear coats. It keeps you warm, but does not overheat. And it is so light. This is last year’s color, but they do have a dark brown one and a lighter greenish one this year - plus black. Now, I am a a suburbs mom. So I am not walking out in the elements. But I did play in the snow and walk around when it was very windy and cold last year, and it does a great job!
Whisper Featherless Puffer Jacket - Reduced from $199 to $99
If you do not want a parka, but want a jacket that is easy to throw on but still keep you warm, that is the this one. I ended up buying this jacket as soon as I saw it on Britt. The collar stays up ( which one friend said can make it so makeup rubs off on it - which would be true of all jackets with collars like this) and covers both of our butts. However, I have a friend with a long torso who said it does not cover hers.
Britt took her usual size and it is definitely oversized, but she likes it like that for layering. Sizing seems to be all over the place on this one. I would check reviews. For me, I found 3X too big. However, I have lost 30 lbs, so it could be that I have no idea what my size is anymore. Athleta returns are easy, so you could always buy two sizes at this price and return one.
Altitude Stash High Rise Polartec Tight - Reduced from $119 to $69
These are the best leggings/tights if you live somewhere where you have a winter. They are fleece lined and SO SOFT and cozy. I will wear around the house too. I do think they can run a little bigger, but would check reviews here. What I like most about them is that THEY STAY UP and do not fall down. And help break chilly wind. A great deal!
Madewell - 50% off eligible items
Madewell always has a good Black Friday sale - 40% off a lot of items (a lot of our favorites are not included, though). But right now you can get 50% off with the code “Exclusive.” Yes, even on the leather jacket. Incredible deal. Shop all of the items here.
Thank you
That is all for now! I will be updating my website tonight as a place where you can find all of the deals I post in my stories or a list of beauty deals. It is not finished yet, but you can bookmark by clicking here.
Thank you to all of you for reading and supporting us during this time. It is an incredibly demanding time of year during an incredibly depressing time of year for us. I have had a few followers reach out with sales notification DMs (I will always offer to buy you a few coffees if you reach out and we use it!) or testimonial DMs that I can share with other followers who may be on the fence. It helps SO much. I appreciate you!
On that note, I promised to pull a winner every week until the end of the year for $50 Amazon gift card and so far I have only pulled 2 winners… so I have some catching up to do. Check out the winners up to 11.19 that I am just now pulling today. I will send you an email if you won later today!
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Loved your Bad on Paper podcast! Great suggestions and such a special reminder about the joys of splurging on friend experiences together ❤️
Great email, full of helpful info. Thank you!