Amazon Early Black Friday Deals Are Here!

And Slow Cooker Chicken Parm Soup

Ok so apparently one day for deals is not enough anymore, and certain retailers like Amazon are starting their Black Friday deals ONE WEEK EARLY.

Yea, I’m overwhelmed too.

BUT. I put together a list of deals on the ol blog and I will be updating it as we get closer and closer to actual Black Friday.

I put out a poll on Instagram asking what categories people want to see the most, and Home/Kitchen got the most votes, with Electronics and Fashion/Beauty being a very close second and third, respectively. So right now we have mostly Home/Kitchen and Electronics on there, a little Beauty, and I will be adding a Fashion section soon. I even have a Stocking Stuffer section, which is really fun! Some standouts below.

Stocking Stuffers

Toaster Tongs – $16.99 / 15% off! If you know someone who is scared of toast or feels they are above handling hot bread, this is the gift for them.

Emotional Support Dumplings Plush – $14.98 / 12% off! This plush toy is too cute and frankly I have been known to crush some emotional support dumplings in my day. Great gift. There are also other options like Emotional Support Nuggets or Emotional Support Hot Dogs!

Paris Hilton “That’s Hot” Oven Mitts – $9.99 / 33% off! For the nostalgia girlie in your life, this is actually a really cute gift. Hot pink and retro lettering? Super cute.

Home/Kitchen

Carote Ceramic 15 Pcs Pots and Pans Set – $59.99 / 40% off! I can’t speak to these, but a lot of people love them. The removable handles are a pretty cool idea for making storage easier, and supposedly you can cook healthier with them because you don’t have to use as much oil or butter to prevent foods from sticking. They’re also dishwasher/oven safe, which is nice. Mine are not. Now I may have to reconsider buying them…

Chicken Shredder – $15 / 50 % off! I’ve been seeing this everywhere and now I feel as though I may have to buy it. It shreds chicken. That’s it. I guess it can shred other meats too? We’ll find out!

Instant Pot Pro (10 in 1) – $99.99 / 41% off! I’ve always sung the Instant Pot praises and I will continue to do so. It’s a pressure cooker, so it cooks things in basically half (or sometimes more than half) the time, making life a lot easier. Great for meal prep, families, and anything in between. It’s also a rice cooker, yogurt maker, and a slew of other things!

Ninja Specialty Coffee Maker with Frother – $79.99 / 20% off! I’ve heard great things about this and I’m SOOO tempted, especially as someone who drinks iced coffee year round and makes lattes at home. It’s compatible with K-cup pods, and the built in milk frother is a really nice touch too!

Farberware Charcuterie Board with Lid – $29 / 18% off! I’ve been seeing this everywhere and frankly, why did no one think of this before?! Just assemble your charcuterie board, throw on the lid, and you don’t have to scramble last minute to put it together or show up to your friends house with a bunch of separate ingredients.

Electronics

JBL Flip 6 Portable Bluetooth Speaker – $79.95 / 38% off! I actually need one of these so I might be adding this to my cart.

Oura Ring – $349 / 22% off! I do not have the disposable income to justify this sort of purchase, but I’m seeing more and more people buy it, so here you go. It basically tracks your sleep, fitness, even your stress levels.

Mini Theragun – $149 / 25% off! I’m getting this for someone in my life. They don’t read my blog so I think it’s fine. And if they do read it, you’re welcome! I have a real theragun and while it’s great, this looks a lot more manageable for people who are older (the real one is heavy) and this is also good for travel!

Click here to read the whole list!

On a separate note, I made a new recipe this week and people demanded it on Instagram. It’s this Slow Cooker Chicken Parm Soup. I haven’t made a new recipe in a minute, so I actually wrote it up and took new pics. Very exciting!

Full disclosure, the original recipe came from Julia Pacheco, a YouTuber I discovered recently. Her videos are really simple to follow and good for those on a budget, not to mention she’s adorable and I find her voice very calming lol. So when I saw this recipe, I just thought I’d kick it up a notch by making it like a French Onion soup in a ramekin and broiling the cheese/breadcrumbs on top. SO GOOD.

I tweaked a few of the measurements too to make it SLIGHTLY healthier (less cheese/cream), added tomato paste and used orzo pasta instead of elbows but basically it’s the same thing. Hope you like it!

Click here for the recipe.