Trust us, after watching several retailers gear up for holiday shopping, it's time to lock in. The earlier you start, the less stressed you'll be, especially if you're like me and tend to buy last-minute gifts. Luckily, several brands are already offering sales weeks in advance of Black Friday that are worth shopping right now (because who knows if that perfect gift will still be discounted or in stock when the end of November rolls around).

As a shopping editor, I find the best Black Friday deals every year, and I specifically keep an eye out for top-performing products and brands tested by our experts in the Good Housekeeping Institute . I also use our meticulous deal-checking process to track prices over time and determine whether discounts are actually saving you money. If you d

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