Cyber Monday deals end soon, so our editors shopped these sales while they still could

On Thanksgiving, my sister came over and mentioned that she wants a new toaster oven for Christmas. I've heard such great things about the Our Place Wonder Oven, so I just ordered it for her this morning while it's at its lowest price ever. I might have to get one for myself next. — Amina Lake Abdelrahman, home and gifts editor

I have a Baggu problem — as in, I probably own upwards of 15 Baggu items in total. They’re just that good. But by far my favorite Baggu style is the Medium Nylon Crescent Bag (I own four), and thus, I’ve been dying to try the new Large Nylon Crescent Bag. With 20% off sitewide, my day has finally come. (And also I bought another?Medium Nylon Crescent Bag?— sorry, not sorry!) — Chelsea Stone, senior deals editor

My skin gets terribly dry in the winter, so I’m setting aside lightweight moisturizers until spring. For now, I’m going with this rich formula at a rare 20% off. — Caroline Curren, deals editor

With Christmas right around the corner, it felt like a good idea to try to get some of my holiday shopping done during Cyber Monday sales. My sister has been eyeing this lovely robe from Parachute, so I decided to purchase one for her for Christmas. — Rachel Dennis, editorial coordinator

I love Farm Rio, but I have to wait for the sales to afford it. So, it was with great pleasure that I scored this tropical, bright T-Shirt dress for a HUGE 70% off for the company's Cyber Monday sale. That's right, I saved $100 with one click. And if you're smart, you'll head over right now to see what's left before this sale is gone and done. Now, how long before summer? — Tobey Grumet Segal, reviews editor

Target and Amazon are great places to shop for toys. Because I’m planning on donating a bunch this holiday season, I decided to pick some up from both retailers. I was pretty obsessed with Barbie growing up, so I’m excited to give away this super-cute play set. — Rachel Dennis, editorial coordinator

Cyber Monday is for splurges! I love wearing perfume, but it feels hard to justify a (technically nonessential) three-figure on any old day. I had a sample of Steamed Rainbow that I spritzed only on special occasions, so I know I love the scent. And with my purchase, I got a free full-size candle. — Caroline Curren, deals editor

I'm a huge fan of Hill House Home's Ellie Nap Dress (I have three already), so I had to buy another while the entire site is 30% off. I went with this gorgeous white lace style since I'm currently in my bridal era and know I'll get a lot of use out of it. — Amina Lake Abdelrahman, home and gifts editor

What’s the use in spending my hard-earned money on skin care if I’m not getting the full effect? I bought this reusable sheet mask that uses occlusive silicone to ensure maximum skin hydration. — Caroline Curren, deals editor

At $25, this is an excellent deal for someone new to the air-frying world; I'm excited to give it a shot. — Andrew Kunesh, senior travel and money editor

Madewell is having a fanstastic sale right now — 60% off is basically unheard of — but there are a few things I want that are excluded from the promo or out of stock, like this wardrobe-staple belt. No hard feelings, though; I found it at Zappos’ sale instead. I also snagged this very cute and nearly sold-out?patent leather purse. — Chelsea Stone, senior deals editor

Last Christmas, my mom bought me a couple of these amazing no-rip tights. This year I’m returning the favor! I bought the Classic?Sheer Rip-Resist Tights?for my mom, sister and grandma and these cute?polka dot ones?for my aunt. — Rachel Dennis, editorial coordinator

My current oven mitt is starting to feel pretty threadbare, and I’ve been wanting to upgrade for a while. These are impossibly whimsical and, since they’re made of silicone, much harder to stain. Use code JOLLY to get the discount. — Caroline Curren, deals editor

This weekend, I was hanging up my?holiday lights?(also on sale) and promptly ran out of batteries. Luckily, this 20-pack of AAs is marked down at Amazon. — Chelsea Stone, senior deals editor

At $25 per bottle, this body wash is a splurge — but the eucalyptus scent is super indulgent, so I figured I’d treat myself for $5 off. — Chelsea Stone, senior deals editor

I love this li'l guy. I use it to clean my bookshelves, entertainment console and desk. It's a great buy at its best price ever. — Henry T. Casey, electronics writer

As a fair-skinned gal who almost always has redness, the Dr. Jart+ Cicapair Tiger Grass Cream is one of my favorite beauty products. When I went to Sephora to restock, I was stoked to see it included in this Dr.Jart+ kit that was 30% off. For the price I would normally pay for the Tiger Grass Cream, I got a full-size container, plus a skin barrier cream and four hydrating masks. My dry skin is super excited to add these to my rotation as winter descends. — Jillian Tracy, associate editor

I needed a new pair of eyeglasses, and Cyber Week is surprisingly a great time to buy a new pair. I scored these?Ray-Ban frames?from LensCrafters for 30% off, plus what my insurance covers for my prescription. Select lenses are also 50% off for even more savings.

I love Brooklinen; everything is so high quality, and I always buy something whenever it has a sale on. Since I'm all set for my bedding needs for now, I snapped up this?Super-Plush Robe?as a gift for my dad, who is notoriously hard to shop for, since I noticed his is getting a bit threadbare. — Rachel Quiqley, managing editor

After a few of my everyday drinking glasses were dropped, chipped or generally misused by the parade of teenage boys in and out of my home, it was time to restock. And I could grab a set of 12 of these simple, tall, Italian glasses on sale at Amazon with just one click. — Tobey Grumet Segal, reviews editor

I had been eyeing this for a while since the reviews are so amazing. So when it was reduced by almost 30% for Cyber Monday, I decided to bite the bullet and see how effective it is — and I'm so glad I did! As someone who has dogs, this has removed a ton of stains from my rug and even made my reading chair look like new again. I can't believe I waited so long. — Rachel Quiqley, managing editor

We have used (and one might say abused) our comfy West Elm Lucas Swivel Chairs so much that the gray fabric was starting to show its age. So instead of spending to reupholster them, we snapped up two of the same chairs for Cyber Monday for over $200 off. This time we opted for the darker Ink Blue. — Tobey Grumet Segal, reviews editor

These customized Pokémon cards, now 40% off, depict your furry friend as a Pokémon, and you can even add in your own tailored text. I got one as the perfect present for my boyfriend.?— Gabriella Triolo, social coordinator

Even before Cyber Week, I knew I was going to shop at Alo because I'm long overdue for a new workout wardrobe. The TikTok-viral brand is offering up to 70% off select items, so I ended up adding a long-sleeve, wrap-around shirt and this simple tank to my cart. I couldn’t be more pleased. — Stephanie Griffin, director of social

Our Place, the brand behind some of our favorite cookware, has its lowest prices of the year right now. That made it the perfect time to pick up this durable apron for my girlfriend, who is an expert baker but has never invested in the kitchen attire to match her skills. It has a sewn-in interior loop for drying after a wash, and it even hides a conversion cheat sheet inside one of the pockets. How many ounces in a cup again? — Joe Bloss, editorial coordinator

I’ve been using the same cheap chef’s knife that I picked up from Bed, Bath and Beyond in college, so I’m way past due for an upgrade. I was looking for a set of knives that covered all the bases for an amateur home cook — chef’s knife, paring knife, serrated knife — that would also look attractive on my countertop without taking up too much space. This set from Global checked all the boxes, and while still pricey, I was willing to splurge since it’s 50% off.?Sophie Shaw, associate beauty editor

I’m all for practical gifts. My mom has been talking about getting a new vacuum cleaner, so I decided to snag this Dyson for her Christmas present this year. I was deciding between the?V8 (also on sale)?and V11, and ultimately settled on the latter because it’s only $100 more on sale and has more power and a longer runtime. —?Sophie Shaw, associate beauty editor

I wanted to give my mom an expensive gift this year for Christmas, but I also wanted to get the most bang for my buck. You can get this 14-karat gold photo locket necklace for 40% with code BLACK40 today.??— Gabriella Triolo, social coordinator

I’ve never seen “Demon Slayer,” but my anime-loving friend is obsessed with it, so this Amazon-exclusive Tamagotchi that's over 40% off for Cyber Monday was a must-buy gift. (I have a?“Star Wars” Tamagotchi?myself that I love for its nostalgia — and just like in the ’90s, I have neglected it to the point of death numerous times, but that’s part of its appeal, right?). —?Daniel Toy, section editor, copy chief

I absolutely love anything with Jennifer Coolidge, and when I came across this collab between her and e.l.f., I knew I had to have it. While the set itself isn’t on sale, you can save 30% at e.l.f. on purchases over $35. — Gabriella Triolo, CNN Underscored

I don’t swap out my earrings too often, but I’ve had my eye on these birthstone studs from Mejuri for a while now. With the current promo going on, I picked up a pair in aquamarine for my March birthday, plus this?single mini diamond stud?for my other ear piercing. — Chelsea Stone, senior deals editor

Kate Spade has up to 50% off on everything from handbags to jewelry to phone cases. I bought a few gifts for my family — there are some cute stocking stuffer items on there — but picked up these loafers for myself. I had my eye out for a pair of stylish but comfortable shoes and these were perfect at 40% off. — Rachel Quiqley, managing editor

I wait all year for Catbird’s Cyber Monday promo to come around — this time, I picked up this simple snake chain necklace that I plan to wear all day, every day. — Chelsea Stone, senior deals editor

I’ve now lost two pairs of the OG AirPods. They are a great product, but for someone like me, the more you use them, the more likely you are to lose them. I’ve been considering over-ear headphones for a while now and finally pulled the trigger on the AirPods Max, currently $20 shy of their lowest price ever on Amazon. — Daniel Rathburn, associate programming editor

Old World Christmas ornaments are the best. But they aren’t cheap, so I usually wait until they go on sale and buy one each year. This year that was a leopard. — Mark Amadio, senior manager of product design

I’ve had the same comforter for eight years and it’s finally time for a new one. I’ve heard so many great things about Brooklinen, so I grabbed the lightweight version. — Lindsey Smith, newsletter writer

I love finding a sustainable home swap, especially when the swap works better and looks better than the original product anyway. Dorai's stone bath mat is a win no matter how you look at it. It dries up water super quickly and won’t get soggy and moldy like a cloth mat would. And now that the mat is $25 off, I had to add it to my cart. — Kai Burkhardt, outdoors and sustainability editor

I’ve complimented my girlfriend’s bag so many times, and this deal finally convinced me to grab my own. I travel a lot between upstate New York and the city, and this bag has made those train rides less of a hassle. It looks great, fits comfortably over my shoulder and packs way more than you'd expect. Normally, I’m the one scoffing at the couple with matching luggage. Now it’s me, and I couldn’t care less. — Daniel Rathburn, associate programming editor

This is one of my son’s presents this year. A glow-in-the-dark fort! — Mark Amadio, senior manager of product design

These Sorel sandals have been in my cart for a good six months, and now that they’re finally marked down, I finally checked out. Since they’re so cheap, I bought two pairs. — Lindsey Smith, newsletter writer

I’ve slowly been replacing all of my jeans with various styles from Abercrombie & Fitch’s Curve Love line, so I’m buying more while they’re 25% off for Cyber Monday. It can be hard to find some of the washes I like in stock in my size, but they fit so well that they're worth the challenge! — Amina Lake Abdelrahman, home and gifts editor

I’m guilty of throwing my Switch in my backpack or purse and hoping for the best. Can’t beat $10 for a case to keep it safe and sound. — Lindsey Smith, newsletter writer

I bought these new USB-C EarPods for my?Pixel?phone (who says you can’t be Team Android?and?Team Apple?) because my Bluetooth earbuds keep cutting out and falling out of my ears while on walks, and frankly, I miss the good ol’ days of wired headphones. Seventeen bucks is a steal for these — plus, I’m far less likely to lose them! —?Daniel Toy, section editor, copy chief

Clearstem is hands down my current favorite skin care line, so I couldn't pass up the brand’s 26% off sitewide Cyber Monday sale. I scooped up the Clear Skin Kit, which includes a blackhead eraser serum, an ultra-hydrating moisturizer and more. Even though I’m not yet ready for a restock on some of my everyday skin care essentials, I don’t know when they’ll roll out another sale just as good as this one.?— Stephanie Griffin, director of social

I’ve been?singing the praises of the Slice since 2021?(I always have two at the ready magnetically hanging on my fridge), and this year I bought a bunch more to gift as stocking stuffers for the 2023 holidays. (You can save a few more bucks on a?12-pack?for $68 if you want to copy my idea.) Use it to quickly and safely open packages, cut coupons or make collages — perfect for unboxing all your Cyber Monday 2023 splurges when they arrive. —?Daniel Toy, section editor, copy chief

Reformation rarely?ever?goes on sale, so when I saw that two pieces I've been eyeing for a long time were 25% off, I had to take advantage. The long-sleeve black dress can be worn anywhere this winter, and I purposely pulled the plunge on this linen top so that I can wear it next summer without paying full price. The sitewide Cyber Monday deal is so good that I might be back for more (but I’ll try to refrain). — Stephanie Griffin, director of social

I love playing Nintendo Switch with my younger cousins, but they never charge their Joy-Cons and they always fight over the best controller. This wired option will solve both problems because it doesn't require charging and it comes in dozens of cool designs featuring Nintendo faves like Mario, Kirby, Link and others. Most are on sale now, so I bought two. — Joe Bloss, editorial coordinator

Because I’m a thirtysomething with high levels of anxiety. —?Daniel Toy, section editor, copy chief

I’ve been looking for an understated solitaire necklace that I could wear every day and wouldn’t break the bank. This is a deal I could not resist. — Tobey Grumet Segal, reviews editor