What we like: A gift pick in our Advent calendars guide. Offers one mini build a day, for adults and kids alike, with build instructions on the back of each little door. The 24 figurines and builds reference Spider-Man’s New York City playground, hot dog cart included.

Kohl's has already released its Black Friday flier, which is full of major discounts. Most Black Friday deals are available from Nov. 24 through Nov. 29, but some deals are only available on Nov. 28 and Nov. 29. Review the Kohl's flier before you shop to stay informed.

Best Buy’s early Black Friday deals have been impressive this year with a significant focus on Apple devices. The iPad 9th generation (64Gb / Wi-Fi) at $199, down from $329, stands out as one of the most compelling offers in their lineup: The tablet is an exceptional value proposition at 40% off,