How to Safely Conquer Black Friday (and Cyber Monday)

In an effort to maximize your bonding time with loved ones, I've created a list of the best Black Friday/Cyber Monday sales so you can get in, get out and get on with drinking boozy egg nog with relatives. 

• Nordstrom: Scoop up handbags like this one for your favorite bag snobs. Looking for the BEST skin care products? Look no further than Nordstrom's Best of Kiehl's: $33 doorbuster deal. I swear by their Midnight Recovery Eye Concentrate. 
• DVF: Get 30% their Fall 2013 collection through Dec 2nd. Use code DVFINSIDER to save $50 on orders over $200.
• Gap: Fall in to the Gap if you have a human on your list. Get 50% off on Nov. 29, and score 40% off storewide from Nov. 30 through Dec. 2. I'm digging this.
• BaubleBar: Get them ALL something sparkly. The more you spend, the more you save! Get15% off two items with code FRIDAY15, 25% off three items with code FRIDAY25, and 35% off four items or more with code FRIDAY35 on 11/29.
• Planet Blue: 20% off at Planet Blue when you use code GOODIES until 11/27. 
• Shopbop and East Dane: Save 15% when you spend $250. Save 20% when you spend $500 and 25% when you spend $1,000 from this Tuesday through Cyber Monday. I'm loving this these and this  for gals, this for him and this for holiday party hosts. 
• Topshop: Arrive early and receive gift cards with mystery amounts! Every $75 you spend will earn YOU a gift. That might make the Black Friday craziness worth it! Ask yourself who wouldn't want this chunky sweater? 
• Hudson: Get 25% off on Thanksgiving and Black Friday. Their Nico Mid-Rise Super Skinny is one of the most comfortable pairs of jeans on earth
• Ann Taylor: Receive 50 percent off cashmere sweaters in stores and online on Black Friday. Receive 40% off all other purchases with code TAKE40. 
• Club Monaco: Get 30% off new markdowns now through Black Friday! I'm gaga for these gloves and this cozy hat.

Tip: One of my favorite things about Black Friday is battling with company! I used to go with my mom and now I drag the Banker's mom with me because two hands are never enough! 

Good luck and Happy Thanksgiving!