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When it comes to the holidays, it’s super tempting to spoil our loved ones. Our family and friends deserve the best, after all! But the “best” doesn’t have to bankrupt your budget at the same time.
Fortunately, there are certain aspects of the holiday season that don’t require a complete splurge — especially when you shop at Walmart for all of your gifting and gathering needs.
Tackle Your Holiday Shopping List for Less at Walmart
While you don’t need to obliterate your budget to have an awesome holiday, you definitely don’t have to sacrifice either. Between markdown deals and Walmart’s always-low prices on everything from stylish holiday decor and the year’s most popular gifts to kitchen essentials for preparing the big feast, you can celebrate the season for a fraction of the price of other retailers.
Plus, Walmart offers an impressively wide selection of items from their own brands as well as the favorites you already know and love across every category, like Instant Pot, Samsung and Disney.
Making the Holidays Easy, Convenient and Affordable
It’s super easy to shop from home via Walmart.com or on-the-go in the Walmart app, and you can place your order online for convenient pickup in-store or curbside, where available. You can also opt for an on-demand delivery slot to ensure you’re home when your items arrive or get express delivery in as little as 30 minutes — until 10 p.m. in many markets. So if you realize you forgot a gift or a key ingredient for your favorite cookie recipe, don’t worry — Walmart’s got your back!
Even better, a Walmart+ membership will make these busy months even easier with perks like $0 delivery fees and free shipping (with no order minimum) for whatever you need this holiday season. You can even save on fuel and get cash back on flights, hotels and more for your holiday travels. Plus, Walmart+ members get early access to Cyber Month sales!
Below, we’ve pinpointed some of the areas where you don’t need to splurge this holiday season, as well as the budget-friendly finds you should opt for instead.
Don’t Splurge on Expensive Decor
Holiday Time Artificial Christmas Tree
Fresh-cut trees are beautiful, but they can cost a pretty penny — and then they end up at the dump anyway, making you feel like you just flushed your money down the drain. An artificial tree like this impressive 7.5-footer, however, will last for many years to come. It’s pre-lit so you don’t have to worry about getting tangled up in string lights, and its full, flocked branches look great even without ornaments. Plus, with a tree this gorgeous, you can get away with it being your only piece of decor, which is a major money saver.
Price: $189
Holiday Time Shatterproof Christmas Ornaments
If you don’t already have an extensive ornament collection, decorating a tree from scratch can get super expensive — especially when you opt for baubles that are easily breakable. There’s no need to splurge on that delicate decor when this set of 50 shatterproof ball ornaments will look just as beautiful on your tree or in your garland centerpiece. We love this red-and-white set, but they’re available in several other perfectly coordinated color combos to suit your holiday style.
Price: $19.98
Don’t Splurge on Pricey Catering
Instant Pot Instant Superior Cooker Chef Series
You don’t need to have extensive kitchen skills to make a festive feast for a whole crowd. Heck, you don’t even need an oven or a stovetop, for that matter — at least not when you have this impressive multi-cooker at your side. It can slow-cook, roast, sear, saute and steam with flexible easy-to-use settings. Plus, its generous 7.5-quart capacity can handle family-sized portions of food, like a five-pound chicken or three racks of ribs. Best of all, it’s easy to clean so you can spend more holiday time with loved ones.
Price: $59
COSORI Smart Air Fryer Toaster Oven
The slow cooker may be the star kitchen appliance when it comes to holiday comfort foods, but an air fryer can be crucial for tackling everything from side dishes to a whole rotisserie chicken. Whether your oven is too small (or maybe even non-existent) or you just need an additional appliance to get the family feast on the table, this fully-equipped 32-quart air fryer will do the trick. Did we mention it’s smart, too, with voice control and remote monitoring on your phone?
Price: $125.99, $169
Holiday Time Acacia Wood Christmas Tree Tray
When it comes to pre-feast entertaining, skip the big expensive charcuterie spread and grab a couple of these adorable serving trays instead. Fill them with dips, crudités, crackers, nuts, fruit — whatever you want — and reserve your time, energy and money for the main course. The three ceramic bowls sit perfectly atop the tree-shaped acacia wood board, but you could also assemble them separately on the side to maximize your presentation space.
Price: $9.98
Don’t Splurge on Overpriced Gifts
SAMSUNG Galaxy Tab A8
Anyone else feel like we’ve kind of reached the pinnacle of tech? There will always be room for cool new innovations, but when it comes to our everyday lives, we already have the ability to access everything we need to do and want to see in the palm of our hand. You can make that experience even better for a loved one with this 10.5-inch tablet with brilliant visual clarity and Dolby Atmos surround sound. They can stream, video chat, browse or work for hours on a single charge, and it’s portable enough to bring on-the-go.
Price: $179, $229.99
PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie Firetruck & Marshall Figure
Any PAW Patrol fan on your list is going to love this light-up fire truck that looks just like the one from this fall’s blockbuster hit movie. It even comes with an adorable Marshall the Dalmatian pup figure that sits in the driver’s seat to trigger lights and sounds. It also has a movable rescue ladder and real working wheels to zoom off to the next emergency and save the day.
Price: $17.88
Roku Express HD Streaming Device
Any cord cutters on your list will appreciate this simple-to-set-up streaming device that allows access to all of their favorite streaming platforms from one simple hub. There are plenty of these types of devices on the market, but Roku rises to the top of our list because it grants users access to Roku-exclusive content and hundreds of live-streaming channels at no extra cost. It comes with a remote control, but you can also use the app-based remote and connect to earbuds to watch content without disturbing the whole house.
Price: $29
Disney’s Wish Asha of Rosas Posable 11-Inch Fashion Doll
The movie may not be out yet, but you’re going to want to grab “Wish” merch now while it’s still in stock. The new Disney movie hits theaters on November 22 and focuses on Asha, a king’s apprentice, voiced by the incredible Ariana DeBose. There’s no doubt it’ll be a hit and every little fan of Disney princesses will be hoping to unwrap this Asha doll for the holidays.
Price: $13.97
Find more ways to save on all your gifting and gathering needs at Walmart.com.
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