Hurry to Amazon to score the early Black Friday deals with my stamp of approval while they’re available from just $8. Life is already stressful enough without considering post-election holiday family gatherings! Help family and friends find their calm with these best gifts for stress relief.

Some of the most important health and fitness gear you can buy is a good pair of running shoes or gym shoes. After all, what’s the point in strapping on the best smartwatch or fitness tracker on the market, heading down to our local gym or park, and pounding the treadmill or the road in a pair of Crocs or your Nan’s slippers?

If Thanksgiving and Black Friday mark the official start of the holiday season, the logic follows that they may be the best time to buy holiday gifts if you haven’t already. After all, waiting much longer to check everyone off your gifting list after this point will be cutting it pretty close — and who wouldn’t want to score some serious savings on gifts that are both fun and practical?