The Best Early Labor Day Weekend Deals at Target

Summer is my favorite season, so I tend to dread Labor Day each year. As the unofficial conclusion of summer, the long weekend signifies the end of beach days, outdoor barbecues, and other warm-weather activities I love. However, as a shopping writer, I never miss an opportunity to take advantage of great kitchen deals, and Labor Day weekend is no exception. With the holiday looming, I’m making the best of summer’s final days by shopping Target’s early Labor Day sales. 

I sifted through thousands of products to find the best deals on appliances, tools, and cookware from brands I love. These are my top picks from Ninja, Cuisinart, Nespresso, and more, starting at just $9. 

Best Early Labor Day Sales at Target

I use my blender almost daily to make everything from milkshakes to marinades, and now that Ninja’s fan-favorite blender is 27% off, I’m snagging a second one. This powerful appliance has a strong 1400-watt motor, easily pulverizing ice and frozen fruit. Plus, for ultimate versatility, it comes with three different blending cups ranging in capacity from 18 to 72 ounces. 

As a remote worker, I couldn’t live without my coffee maker. The only problem? I don’t always want an entire pot to myself. With this single-serve Keurig machine, I can brew one cup at a time in just minutes, and since it’s less than 5 inches wide, it’ll fit in my compact kitchen. Grab yours now that it’s $30 off in five different colors.

I love movie theater popcorn, but the pre-popped bags just aren’t the same. That’s why I’m buying this royal blue microwave popcorn popper while it’s a whopping 52% off. The collapsible silicone bowl is easy to store and makes hot, delicious popcorn in minutes. All I have to do is spread my kernels across the bottom, place the bowl in the microwave, and let the popper work its magic. It’s also great for sharing since the bowl can hold up to 15 cups.

Complicated espresso machines have always felt intimidating to me, but I’ve always wanted to try making my own. Enter this simple espresso pot, which takes just minutes to brew up to three servings of coffee and is 60% off at Target. All I have to do is add water and coffee grounds, and the machine extracts strong, flavorful cups of espresso every time.

I love the Starbucks egg bites, so when I saw this adorable egg bite maker, I knew I had to have it. The 6-by-8 inch appliance is small enough to fit in most kitchens, and thanks to its simple design, it makes healthy, customizable breakfasts in only 5 minutes. The egg cooker can make up to four bites at a time, and thanks to its nonstick capabilities and removable egg tray, it’s also easy to clean.

I love my Nespresso machine so much I’ve been recommending it to friends and family for years. It can make hot and iced coffee and has a high-powered milk frother for homemade lattes, cappuccinos, and more. Now that it’s 25% off ahead of Labor Day weekend, I’m snagging an extra one to stash away with the rest of my holiday gifts.

I’m grabbing this multifunctional appliance to feel like I have my own personal sous chef. The do-it-all machine can act as an air fryer, steamer, slow cooker, and so much more. It even has settings for rice, pasta, searing, and sautéing.

My cookware collection has seen better days, so I’m picking up this 11-piece set from Cuisinart while it’s 40% off. The set comes with 8- and 10-inch skillets, two saucepans, a sauté pan, and a 6-quart stockpot complete with lids and a steamer insert. Best of all, the pieces are all dishwasher-safe, so I can say goodbye to hand-washing.

I use my smartphone for almost everything, but I find the iPhone timer app is less readily accessible than I’d like when I have my hands full. So now that this pocket-sized alternative from ThermoPro is 25% off, I’m finally getting a real kitchen timer. The tiny tool can count up or down, and it’s magnetized for easy storage.

Working with dull knives is not only frustrating, it’s also dangerous. To avoid injuring my fingers during meal prep, I’m snagging this brand-new knife block set from Zwilling. The collection includes a paring, serrated, prep, chef’s knife, a bread knife, a honing steel, and kitchen shears. Grab yours now to save a whopping $539.

When it comes to bakeware, Staub is in a league of its own in terms of quality and visual appeal. This four-piece set comes with square, rectangular, and oval baking dishes, and it’s 52% off in your choice of red, white, and blue. The pans are microwave- and dishwasher-safe and can double as serving dishes. I’m grabbing mine now that they’re $164 off at Target.