It's hard to believe that the holidays are almost here, isn't it? None of us are going to be sad to see 2020 over. But now that we're almost halfway into November, chances are that you are thinking of holiday shopping. Since many people are really watching their pennies, we're going to help you with finding the best deals so you can get big discounts even before Black Friday.

First, let's look at a couple of my favorite apps. The first one is Brad's Deals and the second one is Slickdeals. Both of these will send you alerts once you download them so that you can spend less money while getting the gifts your family and friends want.

Now, along with downloading the apps I have mentioned above, I'm going to give you another one of my secrets. I am a huge fan of the With app. I've found some great deals on here, even on jewelry. There is everything from electronics to earbuds and other items. The only disadvantage to this is that if it needs to be shipped, it can take longer. However, they have recently added a feature where you can purchase it locally. Another one of my favorite apps is Five Below. I love going to this store and I was so excited to find out they had an app. Although they have now included some items that are more than $5, there are plenty of things that they sell that are $5 and under, and they are great for stocking stuffers. You can find a lot of fun items for everything from your kids to your parents.

Finally, you're going to be hungry with all of your shopping. So why not use apps to get discounts on your food? Whether you use apps to buy your fast food ahead of time, look for discounts from restaurants, or have your food delivered, apps such as McDonald's and Subway often have deals that are only available on the app. It will be easy to find food that everyone in the family will love.