This marks the start of the Holiday Shopping Kickoff and we expect to see the deals continue into early Black Friday deals and then straight into Black Friday shopping.

In fact, Target and Walmart have already kicked off some early Black Friday deals this week to coincide with Amazon's Prime Early Access Sale. All of these stores are competing for your hard earned money and it's a great time to kick start your holiday shopping.

Here are all of our picks for the best sales going on this week. Remember that good deals go fast and to avoid sell-outs or price increases, it's best to jump on a sale now rather than wait.

Our Favorite Deals from Prime Early Access Sale

One of the best deals we've seen so far is the $10 credit for $50 Amazon gift card offer. Not only could this save you money on future purchase, you could also use it to snag a deal on a rarely discounted item. This #1 selling AquaOasis Cool Mist Humidifier is $24 and this AncestryDNA Kit is a Black Friday value price low at $49, matching the lowest price we've ever seen. Here are a few other top picks for the best deals from the Amazon Prime Early Access Sale.

 

Best Electronics Deals

Cheap TVs are usually one of the biggest sellers during these holiday kickoff sales. But there are so many other deals to look out for. Our tech editor Mike Ahene is excited about this deal on what he considers the best TV on the market right now. This LG 65" OLED C2 Series Smart TV is just $1,597 at Woot, a price low by $200 for this highest rated OLED 65" TV!

HP is taking up to 55% off during their Early Holiday Flash Sale and an additional 5% orders above $599 and 10% off when you spend $1,099. A best bet is the HP Laptop 15t. The Apple 10.2" iPad is also on sale for $269, a price low for the year! Here are our picks for the best electronics deals on the web today.

 

Best Apparel Deals

Here are our picks for some of the best apparel deals this week. There are hundreds of other retailers offering sales and it pays to broaden your shopping to more than just Amazon. We love these Bearpaw Emma Short Suede Boots for $38 at Zulily.

 

Best Snack & Drink Deals

Some of the deals that sold out quickly during Prime Day in July were great deals on snacks and beverages. We are loving this 40-Count Doritos & Cheetos Pack for $19! Also worth checking out is this 18-Count Bubly Sparkling Water for $11. And if you want to stock up on Halloween candy before it's too late, this 355-piece Hershey's Halloween Candy for $18 (this candy also ships with cool packs to prevent melting!).

 

Best Toy Deals

Start your holiday shopping early and check a few toys off the Santa list before sell-outs get stressful. There are lots of toy deals at Walmart, Target, and other retailers this week. Take $10 off $50 select toys at Amazon during this 2-day sale or score 50% off select toys at Kohl's.

 

Best Deals For The Home

Household essentials and deals for the home have been popular sellers in recent months. With the price of everything rising, we know you're looking for the best deals on your everyday purchases. A Black Friday Value is this Kalorik 26-quart Air Fryer at Kohl's for just $120 with $20 in Kohl's Cash!

This 3-Pack of Mrs. Meyer's Hand Soap is $9, matching July's Prime Day price and one of the lowest prices we've seen all year at $3.32 per bottle. You can also get 110 Glad Kitchen Trash Bags for $14 if you need a good reason to stock up.

 

Getting The Best Holiday Shopping Kickoff Deals

It’s not just about Amazon. Although we will take advantage of their really good offers and Amazon products on our lists, it’s really about kicking off the holiday shopping season as many stores start offering competitive deals. Our best advice: the good deals will go fast. Start a list of things you need or want to grab this season and pick it up while it’s on sale (and before it sells out or the price goes back up). Download our free app to stay on top of all the deals during these Holiday Kickoff Sales and well into your holiday shopping season.