Don’t dillydally because Walmart’s Holiday Deals event is still going strong, but only for a few more hours. This unofficially-official start of the holiday shopping season is objectively a smart time to browse for deals on items you’ve been hoping would go on sale. After all, once Walmart’s sale ends at midnight on Sunday, Oct. 13. you won’t see prices like this until mid-November, when we expect for early Black Friday deals to start going live.
Until then, there’s no better time to start tackling your holiday to-gift list because we’ve found deals on everything from brands like Lego and Barbie, to bestsellers like a $59 Bissell vacuum and a $64 charcoal smoker. We even spotted some of our very favorite top-rated items that we’ve tested and reviewed, like these $35 sheets and the Shark Navigator vacuum our editor swears by.
Now is an especially good time to start buying the gifts you know you’ll need in just a few short months, whether you’re in search of a gift for your coffee-loving brother-in-law or are in need of a new set of PJs that don’t cost a fortune. But remember: When it comes to shopping for gifts, early is on time and on time is late. If you find something that catches your eye, don’t wait to checkout. These Walmart deals end at midnight, Sunday, Oct. 13.
Don’t let this vac’s light weight fool you — it’s a cleaning powerhouse, whooshing up embedded dirt, dust and debris from every surface in your home with what we imagine would be a smile on its face. Its Helix dirt separation system helps keep filters fresh and new for longer, and five height settings allow cleaning on almost any surface.
The Dyson V7 Advanced cordless vacuum cleaner is engineered with the power, versatility and run time to clean your whole home. Dyson’s de-tangling Motorbar™ cleaner head deep cleans carpets and hard floors with hair removal vanes that clear long hair and pet hair from the brush bar. The Dyson V7 has advanced, whole-machine filtration that captures pet allergens and fine dust, expelling cleaner air. Thanks to the cordless format, it also transforms into a handheld vacuum with one click so you can clean up high, down low and everywhere in-between.
If you want the power of a Dyson but with the sturdiness of an old-style vacuum, this Big Ball version is a great option. It’s also one of Dyson’s most affordable models, especially when sales season rolls around — pun intended.
“It’s light weight, small enough to fit in the same place as my upright and its suction is better than my upright,” according to one happy reviewer. “It’s also quieter.”
Designed with allergy-friendly HEPA-filters, swivel steering and aggressive suction, it’s a great option for all types of floors: carpets, stairs, wooden, upholstery and more. The extended reach feature is especially good for accessing hard-to-reach areas and getting every last crumb from the crevices of the couch. AOL’s very own Katelyn Mullen has been using a similar model to this Shark vacuum for the last 6+ years to clean up after her “crumb machines” — AKA her kiddos.
“It’s easy to maneuver and has incredible suction, making cleaning up after two small kids a total breeze,” Mullen said.
The Bissell Little Green portable carpet cleaner removes spots and stains by lifting away messes from carpets, upholstery, car interiors and more. It has a strong spray and suction design that helps you target stuck-in stains and work them out.
More than 10,000 reviews on Walmart are obsessed with this stain-fighting tool. “After months of my kids trashing my car and spilling smoothies, milk, lemonade, etc., the backseats in my car looked awful,” said one parent. “I used this carpet cleaner for my seats and, wow, the difference speaks for itself.”
Binge on movies and TV episodes, news, sports, music and more with this 4K Ultra High Definition TV that brings out more lifelike color, texture and detail. Enjoy an edge-to edge viewing experience with a low-profile, frameless bezel. It includes Roku to bring you the best possible content with thousands of channels to choose from, conveniently presented through your own customizable home screen.
Precise contrast, pristine color and premium design reward every glance, whether the TV is on or off. While you’re watching, each scene is optimized to bring you stellar brightness and incredible details. And with AI-processing, it’s all upscaled to 4K while your Smart Hub and sound are fine-tuned.
With the ability to bring together all of your favorite movies, shows, live TV, and more from across your apps, this innovative TV is designed to cater to your individual needs. Whether you’re in the mood for a blockbuster movie, binge-watching a new series, or catching up on the latest news, the Philips Google TV makes it easy to find exactly what you’re looking for. Thanks to its advanced voice control technology, you can effortlessly command the TV to do everything from finding movies and shows to answering questions and controlling your smart home devices.
See how the 43″ Class TU690T Crystal UHD 4K Smart TV powered by Tizen elevates what you watch, at a value you’ll love. Go beyond HDTV to enjoy your content in 4K resolution, and in PurColor. And with Smart TV powered by Tizen built in, it’s easy to find and stream the latest shows and movies in just a few clicks.
Hosting a holiday gathering this season? Keep the party going and the tunes pumping with this powerful portable speaker that connects via bluetooth. And bonus — it doesn’t just play music, it lights up, too. The price is down to $48 at Walmart. If you buy it at Amazon, it’ll set you back $70.
If you feel like your kitchen could do with a few extra countertops and cabinets, this rolling storage island is like adding three extra shelves to your kitchen. Each of the three shelves holds up to 88 pounds, making them ideal for storing bulky items, while the 10 hooks on the sides display cooking utensils, kitchen towels, coffee mugs or whatever else you need to keep within arm’s reach.
Use it in the kitchen to store bulky appliances like your microwave, Crock Pot and blender, or turn the entire island into dedicated coffee and tea corner. Use the top to display a fruit bowl, flowers, photos, a lamp or more while the bottom shelves do the hard work of hiding kitchen clutter.
We could write a love letter to these sheets, in fact, we practically already have. They are ideal for any sweaty sleepers out there that might be looking for any tips or tricks to help them stay cool during the night.
When you think of Serta you think of sleep, and right now you can save on the brand’s 10.5-inch firm innerspring mattress. In this mattress, over 800 individually wrapped springs and coils provide the contouring and cradling support your spine and back need for a good night’s sleep. The extra-soft pillow top gently contours the body for even more enhanced cushioning while you snooze.
Each mattress comes with a 10-year limited warranty and is made in the U.S.A.
A perfectly petite countertop coffee machine that brews up the perfect cup at the press of a button. Simply insert your coffee pod, choose your cup size and you’re ready to brew.
Blend up fresh smoothies and creamy shakes in just seconds with this Ninja Nutri-Blender, a dishwasher-safe personal blender that can crush through fruits, veggies and ice effortlessly.
An air fryer is just the ticket when you want a hot meal without turning on the oven. This top-rated model heats up quickly and can fit up to two steaks, 20 wings, a 5-pound chicken or an 8-inch pizza. Plus, it can be used to dehydrate food, proof bread and even bake desserts.
This 7-piece airtight food storage set will transform your pantry with very little effort. The various size options will allow you to decant everything form spaghetti to granola, cookies, crackers and candy.
If you love to cook, you’ll adore this stunning (nonstick) collection which includes a 9.5-inch frying pan skillet, an 11-inch frying pan skillet, a 5-quart sauté pan, a 2-quart saucepan, a 4.2-quart casserole dish and stainless-steel steamer. The pans are made from induction-ready granite material, so they’re safe for all stove tops, and the $115 price tag can’t be beat.
Featuring the latest and greatest in electric transportation technology, this motorized scooter can provides speeds up to 15 MPH and travel up to 15 miles, making it perfect for the young rider’s needs. It can be folded with ease in a mere three seconds. Easily store it in car trunks, beneath seats, and inside other compact spaces. Whether it’s a leisurely ride through the park, a daily commute, or an exhilarating adventure, this versatile electric ride has you covered.
With four tiers of shelving, this unit boasts an enormous amount of space and shelving for your garage or shed. It’s able to provide a great deal of additional storage without taking up too much space itself.
Freeze the last of summer’s wild blackberries with this compact freezer chest can be use in kitchens, garages or anywhere else you have the space and need for one. It comes with a removable sliding basket so you can store and organize your frozen goods, and an easy-access defrost drain for when you need it. “find this chest a perfect size for an already over crowded garage.”
Of course, some occasions call for a full-sized fire pit, in which case this one from Walmart’s in-house brand Mainstays is an excellent deal for about $30. This bundle comes with a spark screen to prevent embers from rising into the air, and it includes a poker for adjusting burning wood.
Reviewers say it’s “very sturdy and constructed well” and “just the right size for a quiet evening outside.”
Don’t let that product description underwhelm you: This is a fire pit, a barbecue grill and a smoker. It features two tiers, allowing you to cook and smoke multiple items at once, with a damper system that makes it easy to control the heat level. There’s even a built-in thermometer that’ll let you know precisely what the cooking temps are.
For when a longline coat just isn’t the vibe. Available in sizes XS to XXL.
A 100% cotton dress that’s as stylish as it is versatile, available in sizes XS-XXL.
If your current bags have seen better travel days, it’s time to level up with a truly incredible deal. Lightweight and durable, each suitcase has 360° silent spinner wheels, so you can easily maneuver around the airport and book it during those tight layovers.
Inside, you’ll find zippered dividers to keep your belongings secure and, for peace of mind, the suitcases come with secure TSA locks. too. Oh, and did we mention you can choose from 10 colors?
“Nice, bright and big,” revealed this reviewer. “So glad that each side has its own compartments to fill up and each suitcase has its own lock.”
Hoops are a style staple, not least because they look beautiful dressed up or down. These C&C earrings take that look to the next level, with 18-karat white gold plating, tastefully crusted with dazzling Swarovski crystals. Another plus: They’re hypoallergenic and contain no lead or nickel, so they won’t cause probs for even the most sensitive skin.
This super scrubber hunts down and eliminates plaque with its 40,000-vibrations-per-minute motor and removes up to 10 times more buildup than an ordinary toothbrush. Thanks to its four brush modes, you can set it for sensitivity, deep cleaning, gum massage and even whitening. It also has a built-in 30-second timer and a two-minute auto-shut off to help you develop a better brushing routine.
Get your teeth extra clean with this affordable and easy-to-use cordless water flosser. Reviewers say it’s unbeatable at its price, giving it a 4.7-star rating.
“My dental hygienist recommended I purchase it because it was the most cost-effective alternative to branded Waterpik, and it exceeded my expectations,” one reviewer wrote.
Need a travel buddy? The handle folds down to make this small hair dryer even more compact. You can choose from three heat settings and two speeds with a cool-shot button for finishing styles. Just a few of the reasons hair stylists love this option.
Capture the magic of the Harry Potter stories with a buildable, 1:32 scale replica of the most iconic vehicle in the Wizarding World. LEGO Harry Potter Hogwarts Express Collectors’ Edition model steam train building set is a spectacular build-and-display project for adult Harry Potter enthusiasts, which will enchant all who see it. The engine features a detailed underside and a lever on the top that causes the train to rock with the motion of a steam train.
Appeal to older kids and Lilo and Stitch fans with this LEGO Disney Stitch Lego set. The incorrigible extraterrestrial from the hit Disney movie, dressed in a Hawaiian shirt, has movable ears and a turning head, a buildable ice cream cone that the character can hold and a buildable flower that can be added or removed.
Let kids aged 9+ build their own drag race car toy with this thrilling LEGO Technic Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 (42138) model car set. The immersive experience with this model car kit to build gives kids a great introduction to engineering.
Barbie’s Dreamhouse got a modern upgrade. Dollhouses and doll playsets have been popular toys for years, and some of the best gifts to give preschoolers or 3-year-olds and up. This one in particular is a three-piece structure with a pool party theme that comes with over 75 different pieces; that’s a lot coming out of one starter set!
This two-sided standing easel has magnetic dry-erase and chalkboard surfaces which include paper clips. It also includes an easy access, spacious tray for supplies with a foldable design for easy storage. The total kit includes 77 magnetic letters & numbers, 4 Crayola assorted chalk pieces, 3 spinning magnetic gears, and 10 stickers.
Recommended for any kid aged 18 months and above, the Radio Flyer converts to three different modes: two kids riding inside, a flat-bed style wagon, and a bench. The protective canopy blocks UV lighting from young kids playing inside, or older kids can store snacks and drinks while at the park or playing sports. The fabric isn’t machine washable so you’ll need to spot clean when it gets dirty.
Because everyone parent’s dream is a child who thinking cleaning up is a type of game play.
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Retailers have been moving up the kick-off to the holiday season recently, starting with Amazon’s first October Prime Day a few years back, and retailers like Walmart quickly followed suit. It’s become an October staple, with major discounts, offering shoppers the opportunity to spread out the typical frenzy of spending that happens in Q4. One key difference between Walmart’s Holiday event and the original Amazon Prime Day is that Walmart’s savings are open to all shoppers, not just paid members. Prime Day is still only accessible to Amazon Prime members.
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