LIFE

Black Friday gifts for the holiday season

By Catherine Engstrom-Hadley
Staff Writer

The holiday season is upon us and for those on a budget, Black Friday provides a great way to save big on gifts for the whole family. We rounded up the best of Black Friday for everyone on your list this holiday season.

For the cook:

Instant Pot 8-qt 6-in-1 pressure cooker $60 (normally $99) at Walmart
The instant pot is a slow cooker, pressure cooker, rice cooker, steamer, yogurt maker and more. Perfect for a cook low on space or looking to consolidate gadgets. The instant pot can cook for a crowd or help with meal prep.

For the tech friendly:

Microsoft Surface Pro 12.3” Touch screen Intel core M1, 4GB memory, 128GB SSD, with Keyboard. $599 (normally $959) at Best Buy
Perfect for on the go, the Microsoft Surface Pro is small, portable, and lightweight for storage. You can use with or without keyboard.

For the fitness fanatic:

Fitbit Versa smartwatch for $149 (normally $199.95) at Target
Track your all-day activity, sleep stages, and heart rate. Over 15 exercise modes, water resistant, phone sync ability, music storage and more. Perfect for a loved one who is always on the move.

For the family:

AncestryDNA genetic testing kit buy two get one free $99 (normally $149) at Ancestry.com
A wonderful gift for anyone looking into family history or interested in their roots. A kit that makes the process simple for anyone.

For the student:

Samsung 11.6” Chromebook, Intel Celeron 2GB memory 16GB eMMC flash memory $100 (normally $229) at Best Buy
Perfect for a student on a budget. The Chromebook comes with Chrome OS to make easy use of a range of Google applications.

For the baby:

Vtech digital video baby monitor $69.99 (normally $139.99) at Target
A great gift for new parents. Let them take a break while being able to keep an eye on baby. Dual cameras with a 2.8-inch color LCD display. A two-way talk-back intercom and automatic night vision for late night baby checks.

For the kids:

30 percent off select LEGO kits, including Adventure time, Nexco Nights, and Battle of Atlantis. (normally between $15 and $36) at Kohls online and in-store
Perfect for your tiny master builders and available in different sets and styles. Kids can build and play or rebuild if they want.

For the builder:

DeWalt 100-Piece Drill/Drive Bit Set $19.98 (normally $49.98) at Lowes
Every builder needs the perfect bit to help with projects. The DeWalt bit sets have the perfect thing for every project they might be working on and comes in a tidy, sturdy case for easy clean up and organization.

For the gamer:

Sony PlayStation 4 1TB Marvel’s Spider-Man Console Bundle – Jet Black for $199.99 (Normally $299) Best Buy and Target
Amazing graphics, tons of memory for all your favorite games, and a super fun start with the new Spider-Man video game. A great gift for a new gamer or a seasoned pro looking to upgrade.