All of these Black Friday deals would make very good gifts

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This Aura digital frame is one of our top gift picks of the year. It's a great way to connect with family and friends both near and far. Just connect to an app via your phone and uploaded photos from wherever you are. It's easy to use and setup and will delight people of all ages. 

We're seeing a lot of great tech deals during Amazon's Black Friday sale. Tablets, laptops, phones, and smartwatches have been marked down to some record-low prices. You'll see a few of them dip lower on Friday itself, but we're not anticipating too many more decreases as Black Friday week continues.

The Amazon Kindle Paperwhite is only $129.99 today, or $30 off. It allows you to read all your favorite digital titles with a soft, well-lit screen that looks nearly identical to paperback books. 

Over 10,000 Amazon shoppers bought these earbuds in the past month, so it may be an understatement to say they're a customer favorite. Released just this year, they come with more features than you may expect given their tiny package: active noise cancellation, transparency mode, USB-C charging and a snug, customizable fit. 

"The noise cancellation amazed me," one shopper wrote. "I have a window A/C unit to cool my office and when I put these in, I thought it turned off. It took me two or three times of taking them in and out of my ear to realize the headphones were eliminating the sound."

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When you have little kids around, it's inevitable you'll end up with a spill or two eventually. Make sure your car, sofa and carpet look good as new afterward with the Bissell Little Green portable carpet cleaner, which removes spots and stains by lifting away messes from carpets, upholstery, car interiors and more. It has a strong spray and suction design that helps you target stuck-in stains and work them out.

More than 10,000 reviews on Walmart are obsessed with this stain-fighting tool, too.

"After months of my kids trashing my car and spilling smoothies, milk, lemonade, etc., the backseats in my car looked awful," said one parent. "I used this carpet cleaner for my seats and, wow, the difference speaks for itself."

Le Creuset — the ultimate hostess brand. This French brand is synonymous with longevity and quality, making it an excellent gift for anyone who loves to cook and host a feast for their friends and family. This three-piece set comes with everything one needs for holiday cooking: 12.5-inch dish holds that holds 4 quarts; a 10-inch dish that holds 2.5 quarts; and a 7.5-inch dish that holds 1.1 quart.

When AOL Editor Kate Ellsworth tells people she tests products for a living, they always ask her the best product she's ever tested, and her answer is always the same: The Big Blanket. Her reasoning? It's huge, it's pet safe and it's extraordinarily comfortable. 

We tested out and loved the Bird Buddy. It's a digital bird feeder that allows you to watch the little visitors who stop by your home. During Black Friday, it's $40 off, so you can try it out for yourself. 

This two-part set includes a cordless drill and a cordless impact driver, each with their own battery. The set also comes with a battery charger and a carrying case. DIY just got a whole lot easier.

On sale in periwinkle and pastel pink.

Ages: 3+

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If you're unfamiliar, the Toniebox is an imagination-building, screen-free digital audio toy that plays stories, sings songs and more. It is designed to foster imagination and independent active play for children of all ages, but especially those three and up. This easy-to-use audio player is great for kids to use on their own for things like bedtime stories, music and education without using a screen. 

There's also a pink Toniesbox starter set with Moana and a red Tonies Cocomelon starter set with JJ — all on sale for 30% off.

For little ones who already own a Toniebox starter set, there are lots of Tonies character bundles on sale right now that would make great stocking stuffers, like Marvel's Spidey & His Amazing Friends and a Disney bundle that includes Elsa, Moana and Mirabel, both on sale for $99.

Ages: 3+

Barbie can host the pool party of her dreams with her home's spectacular three-story spiral slide. Watch as Barbie doll and her friends swirl down the slide into the pool of this 75-piece toy playhouse.

Old Navy is running an epic Black Friday sale this year, with 50% off sitewide, but today's doorbuster is $15 matching family pajamas. This set is coated in red plaid, with button downs and collars to keep you warm throughout Christmas Eve.

For the coffee lover who really hates when their cuppa goes cold, the Ember temperature-control mug is a no brainer. I'm a long-time owner of the original Ember mug (this is the model No. 2) and I love it because it prevents me from having to heat up my drink over and over when I'm having a leisurely morning. 

In fact, we ranked this as one of our best heated coffee mugs of the year because it's "the self-heating mug that made me fall in love with self-heating mugs," according to our tester Rick Broida. 

Save $96 on your yearly subscription to Disney+ and Hulu during Black Friday. Both ad-supported tiers are bundled together and 70% off for the next few days. You can get both Hulu and Disney+ for just $36 for an entire year or $3 per month. That's an incredible deal for both services, and it's especially intriguing if you've been thinking about cutting high-cost cable.

Broida dubbed this iPad the best overall tablet of 2024, so if you're looking for the cream of the crop, grab it now while it's at its best price ever. It comes with a one-year warranty, boasts up to 10 hours of battery life on a single charge and has a 10.9-inch screen and 64GB storage.

"[It] seamlessly pairs with the rest of my Apple devices," one impressed shopper wrote. "Build quality is great as all Apple devices are. ... Charges via USB-C and includes a nice braided charger. Screen is great, speakers are clear and battery is long-lasting."

Cuddle up in your favorite reading nook in this plush and lustrous fleece throw blanket that's edged with knotted fringe for an extra cozy texture. Get it on sale in all 11 colors.

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If you're looking to cut the (cable) cord, Amazon's Fire TV Stick is the state-of-the-art 4K streaming sidekick you need. Enjoy content from all of your favorite services (like Hulu, Netflix and Amazon Prime) with just the touch of a button. And feel free to ask Alexa for movie and TV suggestions if you aren't quite sure what to watch — the smart assistant is built right into the remote! Plus, the stick plugs right into an HDMI port in the back of your TV, so it's nice and tidy.

A fan raved, "The picture quality is stunning. Watching my favorite shows and movies in 4K is like experiencing them for the first time all over again. The colors are vibrant, the details are crisp, and the sound is crystal clear. I've watched some of my favorite movies and TV shows in 4K, and I'm blown away by how immersive the experience is."

Hey Dude is known for its comfy and stylish slip-on shoes for men. This pair comes in eight colors in a range of sizes, all of which are marked down for Black Friday. You can get this colorway and size for nearly $20 off — a great shoe if you need a good gift for him this year.

Summer may be over, but that doesn't meet your cold dessert cravings need to be. This wildly popular ice cream churns out everything from ice cream and sorbet to milkshakes and more — just add your ingredients freeze overnight, press a button and ... ta-da! Plus, you'll be able to customize your creation with your favorite mix-ins. (Try flavors like pumpkin and apple cinnamon for fall.) It's $31 cheaper than at Amazon, so "scoop" it up while you can.

Custom gifts are 20% off during the Baublebar sitewide sale, which means you can get one of these adorable bubble letter name necklaces on sale. We think the font is especially cute for kids and teens. 

Adorably coined "Minibar," Baublebar's collection of jewelry for kids is specially designed to fit tiny wrists and fingers. We especially love this adjustable rainbow name bracelet. 

We were thrilled to spot our best overall orthopedic shoes for those with foot pain on sale at Nordstrom for a limited time. The Hoka Bondi 8 is a walking and everyday running shoe that provides the highest level of cushioning the brand offers and has been upgraded with a more stable, extended heel. The shoes are so good, AOL's health editor's husband had "horribly painful diabetic feet until he put on his first pair of Hokas." She added that now her entire family wears Hokas, right down to her 11-year-old son.

The shoe also carries ​The American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) Seal of Acceptance, which recognizes products that benefit foot health. 

Get them on sale at Nordstrom in more than a dozen colorways. The wide-width style is also on sale in limited colors.

Have more than a wallet, a pet or a piece of luggage to keep track of? This set of four gives you so much more bang for your buck, and it's within a few bucks of its all-time low.

"First, we bought one Apple AirTag for my husband's wallet. Then we bought a second one for his car keys," one reviewer wrote. "Now, we have a four-pack, which is cheaper, for our golf bags and checked roller bags."

A cozy and stylish brushed fabric scrarf — AKA the perfect gift for someone you don't know all that well. Get it on sale in three colors.

Nothing can replace the ease, speed and convenience of the Chom Chom for pet hair removal. It's lightweight, small to store and reusable unlike many vacuums. Tackle upholstery, car interiors, clothing and pet beds with ease.

If you prefer a little texture on your handbag, you'll enjoy this crocodile leather tote from Coach. It features a large interior supported by four metallic feet at its base, providing support if you want to carry heavy objects (like your laptop). It's 50% off during Black Friday, down to just shy of $200. Get it in five colors in this crocodile-embossed leather.

This moisture-boosting serum has been a favorite among skincare obsessives for years. It's made of 96% snail mucus filtrate that gently exfoliates the skin while smoothing and resurfacing skin's texture. It's great for those with redness, irritation, blemishes and dry skin.

"I discovered this skin care through TikTok in January of last year and have been using it since," wrote one recent reviewer. "Out of all the skin care products I’ve used over the years, this was by far the best resulting ones ever! I use it everyday before bed and my skin is so clear, it feels so lightweight and makes my skin so soft."

If you've been waiting for an Apple Watch to go on sale, this deal has your name written all over it. The 2023-released SE has everything you need, from trackers for your heart rate and steps to crash detection. This is only $20 more than its all-time low.

"The durability is outstanding," said one five-star reviewer. "I was a bit careless and forgot the watch in my pants when I was doing laundry. Luckily, after a 40-minute wash and a 50-minute dry on high heat, the watch worked perfectly fine."

These pillows are Amazon's No. 1 bestselling bed pillows, with more than 240,000 reviews.And right now you can get both King and Queen sizes for 20% off, making this two-pack a better deal than you'll find on most single standard-sized pillows.

What makes these Beckham Hotel Collection pillows unique is that they're made of a luxurious, ultra-soft, breathable down alternative fill that won't shift or deform overtime like many other types of pillows. The down alternative fill is a great option for those with allergies, too, who might have sensitivities to other pillow fills like feather, down and foam.

Don't fret if you're a side sleeper — these pillows are designed for stomach, back and side sleepers so anyone can find their perfect snoozing position.

When we spoke to dermatologists about building an anti-aging skin care routine, they recommended NuFACE skin care devices. They're especially designed to firm the face and neck, improve cheek contour, lift brows and smooth lines using microcurrents to stimulate cell turnover.

Relieve tension and melt away stress with Amazon's No. 1 best-selling foot massager. This deep-kneading shiatsu foot massager has two adjustable intensity levels and three massage modes that boost the blood circulation and reduce muscle stiffness in your soles and feet. The warmth feature can be turned on or off.