15 quirky, life-changing products Walmart shoppers love — starting at just $9

January 29, 2022 at 4:50 AM·12 min read

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Crazy, colorful and surprisingly useful! We've curated quite the collection of must-haves. (Photo: Walmart)

As any secret clearance shopper will tell you, Walmart is packed to the gills with genius products — many of them on massive sale, others just surprisingly affordable. Digging around Walmart.com is not much different than cruising the in-store aisles. There are deals at every turn, and you kind of want to toss everything in your cart!

We did a deep dive into the superstore’s vast inventory in search of the weird and wonderful. And boy, did we score! We found everything from a UV light sanitizing wand you can carry anywhere and an alarm clock that mimics the rising sun to a tiny, handheld food chopper and a pillowcase that prevents wrinkles.

All 15 of these cool and quirky game-changers are $40 or less. In fact, they start at just $9, and some are on sale for more than 60 percent off.

Plus, if you want to score free shipping make sure you’re signed up for Walmart+. Not yet a member? No problem. You can sign up for your free 15-day trial here, and a quick three-question survey will add on an additional two more weeks for a solid 30 days of use. (And by the way, those without Walmart+ still get free shipping on orders of $35 or more.)

An alarm clock that wakes you up by pretending to be the sun

Wake up with the sun...sort of. (Photo: Walmart)

There’s nothing that regulates your circadian rhythm quite like the natural rising and setting of the sun, but we can’t all have that kind of view from our bedrooms. The La Crosse Technology Digital Soluna Sunrise & Sunset LCD Light Alarm Clock uses top-notch technology to simulate sunsets and sunrises to lull you to sleep and wake you up. It has a color-changing glow light with five light modes and 20 color options. And right now it's more than 50 percent off!

$23 ~~$50~~ at Walmart

A smart scale that actually helps you lose weight

This scale helps keep your health on track. (Photo: Walmart)

Once upon a time, bathroom scales did one thing: show you your weight. The Renpho Smart Scale does so much more. It measures your BMI, water percentage, muscle mass, bone mass and lots more. It also syncs up to your smartphone via Bluetooth and uses an app to help you track all your health data. It works with third-party apps like Apple Health, Google Fit, or the Fitbit App, too. This one is 58 percent off!

$25 ~~$60~~ at Walmart

A kitchen helper that slices and dices for you

Slice and dice eggs easily. (Photo: Walmart)

Not the best with knives? Never fear. The space-saving, multitasking Norpro 3-in-1 Multi Egg Slicer with Mini Bowl lets you cut eggs, strawberries, fresh mozzarella, olives, avocados and button mushrooms with effortless precision. One fan wrote, “For someone who likes eggs and likes to decorate with them, this tool is essential. It is easy to use and easy to clean.”

$40 at Walmart

A portable ‘magic’ wand that disinfects any surface using powerful UV light

Disinfect surfaces with the wave of a wand. (Photo: Walmart)

You can carry all the antibacterial hand gel you want, but surfaces will always be covered in bacteria everywhere you go. The waterproof, handheld Prettysee UV Light Sanitizer Wand is small enough to store in a kitchen drawer or tote around in your purse, and it uses UV-C LED light beads to disinfect almost everything, including smartphones, laptops, toothbrushes, toilet lids, bedding and more. “I feel safer using this than just sanitary wipes,” one shopper wrote. Get it for half off!

$15 ~~$30~~ at Walmart

A silk pillowcase that prevents wrinkles

Keep wrinkles and hair breakage at bay. (Photo: Walmart)

Put down the creams and serums: did you know an anti-aging pillowcase existed?

The PiccoCasa 19 Momme Silk Pillowcase is made of 100 percent pure silk, which retains moisture and is gentle on your skin, so it wards off fine lines and wrinkles on your face and neck. It also glides against your hair, so it reduces breakage and restores your strands’ natural sheen. Just $25 for a queen set!

$25 at Walmart

Your own personal reusable straws with the cutest carrying case

Sip cocktails in style. (Photo: Walmart)

Forget plastic: Now there’s no excuse not to use your own straw everywhere and look adorable doing it. Ello's 16-piece Reusable Straw Set with its own carrying case it practically an accessory. It comes with — you guessed it — 16 straws made of stainless steel with easy-to-clean, sanitary silicone tips that have an extra-wide opening for all your smoothie needs. The colorful case clips onto your keychain or bag for ultimate convenience.

$26 at Walmart

Memory foam for your feet

Give your tired, aching feet some spa-like luxury. These B etter Homes & Garden Infused Memory Foam bath mats are thick, plush and shock absorbent, so they perform just like a memory foam mattress or your favorite pair of walk-all-day shoes. In addition to memory foam, they feature activated charcoal to neutralize odors. “Not only is it super soft, but it stays put!” wrote a happy shopper. Get two sizes for just $25.

$25 at Walmart

A tiny sous chef

This little devices comes in handy! (Photo: Walmart)

This tiny, ordinary looking device is a kitchen powerhouse. The handheld Original ChopStir Food Chopper quickly and effortlessly cuts all kinds of foods into tiny pieces, acting as a kind of sous chef for your meal prep. Hamburger meat, fruits, veggies — it can tackle it all. One fan wrote, “I love this meat chopper!! I never knew such an item existed!! One of the things I never knew I needed!”

$9 at Walmart

A countertop appliance that replaces the campfire

We love nostalgia — and we especially love the Nostalgia Indoor Electric Stainless Steel S'mores Maker. It helps us relive those summer camp days, telling stories around an open fire and making enough ooey, gooey, chocolatey s’mores to go around. This genius device makes a thoughtful gift for anyone who wants to recreate the magic in the comfort of their home all year ‘round. Pass the graham crackers and marshmallows!

$25 at Walmart

A cozy blanket you can wear

Wish you could wear a blanket everywhere you go? You can! (Photo: Walmart)

Have you heard? Wearable blankets are the new must-have accessory for braving long winters and for any and all Netflix-and-chill sessions. The Huggle Hoodie Ultra Plush Hooded Blanket Robe gets the job done using ultra-soft fleece and a Sherpa lining. “Feels like you are wrapped in kittens!” wrote one lighthearted customer. “If you plan on using this as loungewear, don't plan on getting anything done. You will be in 'Lazy Mode' until you force yourself to take it off.”

starting at $33 at Walmart

A bowl that pops popcorn using zero oil or butter

The easy way to make microwave popcorn. (Photo: Walmart)

What’s a movie night without popcorn? Forget those messy, traditional popcorn poppers. Chef Buddy's Microwave Popcorn Popper Bowl does it the efficient, healthy way, popping popcorn without using any oil. The BPA-free silicone bowl has a 10-cup capacity, is dishwasher-safe, and even collapses for easy storage and portability. One customer called it “fast, easy, and healthy!”.

$13 ~~$21~~ at Walmart

A ‘clothesline’ for displaying photos

The easy, cute way to display photos. (Photo: Walmart)

Picture frames take up a lot of space on tabletops and counters. And when you hang them on the wall, they’re heavy, and getting them straight requires a lot of effort. Enter the Mainstays 15" x 30" 25-Piece White Clothesline Clip Collage Picture Frame, an adorable solution for displaying photos and cutting out all the hard work in the process. It looks like a miniature set of clotheslines, and lets you hang your photos in rows on tiny clothespins, so they’re easy to switch out. It even comes with string lights for illuminating the display!

$17 at Walmart

A sharp idea for organizing your knife drawer

Keep your knives safe and secure. (Photo: Walmart)

All those knives scattered in your utensil drawer make for an eyesore at best and an accident risk at worst. The affordable Joseph Joseph DrawerStore Compact Knife Organizer keeps it all contained while protecting the integrity of your blades, too. The two-tier organizer stores up to nine knives of various lengths, and it has a nonslip base for extra safety. One reviewer called it a “great idea to save space as it will fit in a kitchen drawer. Helps to declutter work surfaces.”

$18 at Walmart

A grrr-iddle for making gourmet dog treats

Make up to nine dog biscuits. (Photo: Walmart)

Throw your fur baby a bone! This Dash Dog Treat Maker gives you the ability to make homemade dog biscuits easily, and it even comes with a cookbook! Just plug in the countertop appliance, fetch some ingredients for batter, and pour your concoction into the bone-shaped cups in the nonstick plates. It’s a fun activity to do with kids, too.

$30 at Walmart

The clear solution for keeping your bathroom organized

Your simple new morning routine, sorted. (Photo: Walmart)

Second in line after the pantry, our bathroom vanity’s the next thing that never stays organized. Enter the Home Edit 10 Piece Plastic Bath Edit, Plastic Modular Storage System. These durable inserts are designed to give daily items like your toothbrush, mascara, and cotton swabs a designated home—so you (and the other members of your household who steal, ahem, borrow them) know exactly where to find them and put them back. The slim shapes fit into deep drawers or inside bigger bins, so you can create your own custom system.

$25 at Walmart

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