10 Walmart Black Friday deals that make terrific gifts — here's what I'm buying

I literally gasped when I came across this Carote 11-piece nonstick cookware set for a mere $60. With multiple frying pans, saucepans and saute pans, it's perfect for my 23-year-old niece, who just moved into a new apartment.

She'll love the pretty color it comes in (the pale green, shown here, is my favorite, but I'm also a fan of the taupe and powder blue versions). I love that it's free from toxic chemicals like PFOA, PFOS, lead and cadmium. 

My 20-year-old nephew, a college kid and musician, is the hardest in my family to shop for. But I know for a fact that he loves music, so I can't go wrong with these super cool Beats Studio3 noise-canceling headphones, which have nearly 10,000 perfect reviews.

Beats have a solid reputation for stellar audio quality, battery life and a comfortable fit. And I'm particularly fond of this matte gray and gold combo. While Beats go on sale from time to time, this is a particularly great price — just $89.

I simply cannot pass up a deep tissue massager that's been discounted to just $23, so I'm picking this one up for my Pilates buddy. If you know anyone who's making a fitness resolution for 2025 or is already athletic or a gym rat, this is the equivalent of gold under the Christmas tree.

A deep tissue massager (this one comes with eight different massage heads) allows you to give yourself a massage, which is the gift that keeps on giving. It goes deep to target muscles that even the strongest hands can't access. When I had a herniated disc in my spine, only a percussive massager was able to work my piriformis muscle to relieve my sciatica. I will always swear by the power of this device.

If anyone asks me what I want for Christmas, my answer will be these chic gold hoops loaded up with Swarovski crystals, and I won't feel an ounce of guilt about it because they're over 85% off. They're just $15 — for solid gold earrings!

My ears are sensitive, so I love that these are hypoallergenic and free from lead and nickel. And my tastes are fancy, so crystals will suit me just fine, thank you very much. This pair comes in yellow, white or rose gold plating, and the earrings have a latch back so they won't poke you.

My former sister-in-law's favorite color has always been lavender (it was even the shade of our bridesmaids' dresses when she married by brother), and I couldn't possibly find a better gift for her than Drew Barrymore's Beautiful slow cooker. I mean, how often do you see a gorgeous lavender appliance?

This six-quart programmable slow cooker is a time-saver and a perpetual Walmart bestseller (it comes in 10 other colors, too, like black, gray, green and white), and it's nearly 30% off — just $50!

My brother has always been the kind of kid who nerds out on the latest toys and technology — and now he's that same kind of fully grown adult! That's why I know he'll dig this beginner-friendly drone. 

It comes with an adjustable wide-angle HD camera that captures expansive aerial images and videos (his backyard barbecues will never be the same). Its many functions include high-speed rotation, circular flight, voice gravity control, 3D flip, and VR mode (let the nerding out commence!). It's battery-operated and controlled via a smartphone app, and its foldable design lets you carry and store it easily. And get this: it's on sale for just $70 for Black Friday. 

Do you think my six-year-old nephew will know these are technically girls' slippers? Squishmallows are such a sensation — and these are so irresistible — I doubt he'll care, to be honest. 

If you're not familiar with Squishmallows, they're stuffed toys that are Tickle Me Elmo-level popular, and usually sold out shortly after they hit the shelves. These slippers — on sale for just $5!— are basically a wearable version of the toy and they come in a slew of cute characters.

My dad is an Android guy (my Apple heart breaks), and he keeps his laptop on the kitchen counter and uses only his phone for things like video games, streaming video and all of his sports betting. This 10-inch tablet is the logical next step for him — and I know he's going to be glued to it.

It has a powerful processor to handle tasks swiftly and efficiently and both front and rear cameras. And it connects to Wifi, of course, so he can do his web surfing from his recliner, which he'll love. It's also a steal at more than 70% off. 

My best friend will love this volumizing curling iron — and, quite honestly, I would too. We both have thinner hair these days and we're always sharing ideas on how to make our manes look fuller and thicker. 

The styling tool has a large barrel for creating big, loose curls and waves quickly, so you don't have to expose your hair to too much heat — and because it's ionic, it's treated to minimize damage to your tresses. It's even a smart device, so it remembers your heat settings. The 70% off price tag doesn't hurt either!

'Tis the season for a new puffer! Make this one by Jessica Simpon for just $45 a gift to self — that's what I'm planning to do. The quilted coat coat is cinched at the waist and hits at the mid-thigh, just how I like it.

The black shade goes with everything, plus cozy details include a faux fur hood and lots of pockets. It also comes in gray, navy and pink.