While you're busy browsing Walmart's website, do you ever wonder what everyone else is buying? We do too! To find out which products are most popular among Cheapism's readers — and to help you decide what to buy as the weather warms up — we took a look at the items that have been ordered the most since the beginning of the year.
Note: Prices and availability are subject to change. Items that have sold out may return later.
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Are you cooking at home more now because of the coronavirus outbreak? You're not alone. This 42-piece set is about as versatile as they come: Containers range in size from ½ cup to 7 cups, and all have matching easy-seal lids that attach to the bottom of the container when you're not using them (so they'll never go missing).
Price: $34
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It's no secret that people have been doing a lot of home-improvement projects and yardwork during the Covid-19 lockdowns. Solar-powered walkway lights such as these are an easy way to add a little practical nighttime flair to your landscaping. Two lights per set.
Price: $44
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With the days growing longer and the weather getting warmer, backyard games like laser tag are a great way for the whole family to blow off a little of that shelter-at-home stress everyone has been under.
Related: 30 Yard Games to Get Your Kids Out of the House
Price: $28
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Doesn't matter if you own or rent; sooner or later, something in your home is going to need fixing. This kit comes with all the basics you may need to hang a picture frame, install a light switch, measure windows for drapes, and more. Plus, it comes with its own tool bag. Done and done!
Price: $20
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Adult coloring books are a great way to pass the time creatively. This kit comes with 10 markers, 24 colored pencils, and two 64-page coloring books, plus a case for keeping everything organized.
Price: $28
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A good cheap printer like this one is perfectly sufficient for a home office where you only need to print documents occasionally. Print, copy, and scan at the touch of a button. Inks are included, so you can plug and print right out of the box. We've seen this as low as $28, so keep an eye peeled for the best price.
Price: $20
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Make single-serving smoothies and shakes, chop nuts or onions, grate cheese, or puree herbs for a pesto sauce with this three-speed Magic Bullet food processor. This has been advertised for as little as $15, but the price fluctuates frequently; if you see a good deal, jump on it.
Price: $59
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No matter what sort of crafty hobby you devote time to, keeping your supplies organized is essential. This cart has 12 drawers, enough to stash everything from scissors to glue to pencils, while its wheels make it easy to scoot out the way when you're done for the day.
Price: $140
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When it comes to earbuds, Apple's Bluetooth-enabled AirPods are a perennial favorite because they deliver high-quality audio and pair effortlessly with other Apple products. And if you're a fan of their Siri digital assistant, rejoice: This iteration of the AirPods has Siri voice control, too.
Related: 13 Perfectly Good Wireless Earbuds Way Cheaper Than AirPods
Price: $70
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The company behind the multi-cooker also makes blenders like this model. It has three blend speeds plus eight one-touch settings for crushing ice, blending smoothies, and creating nut milks. The digital monitor includes a temperature readout for making soups, and the 60-ounce glass pitcher is dishwasher-safe.
Price: $14 and up
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Nothing gives a bathroom a facelift faster than a new set or two of towels in a bright, cheerful color. This cotton towel set includes a pair of bath and hand towels, plus two washcloths, and it's available in 16 different color choices.
Price: $28
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Nothing signals the return of spring like the sound of a leaf blower, and nothing makes clearing drives and walks of grass clippings and yard waster easier. This Greenworks blower is corded, but they make cordless models, too, which some homeowners find easier to operate.
Price: $15
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Never get caught with a dead phone again. This wireless charging pad plugs into any USB outlet and works with most smartphones, owners say.
Price: $7
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What is it about pickles that makes folks crave them so? Maybe it's because they're so snackable, crunchy, and super-low in calories. Or maybe people just love the taste. Whatever the reason, this four-pack of snack-ready pickles is a popular pick with our readers.
Price: $35
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Bring spring into the kitchen with this 20-piece cooking gadget set, which includes most essentials a home chef might need. You'll find a wooden cutting board, measuring cups and spoons, a stainless-steel peeler and grater, plus a whisk, tongs, spatula, and more.
Price: $4
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Remember what mom taught you? Always use a tissue when you cough or sneeze (and wash your hands after!). Stock up with this three-pack (480 tissues total) and be ready for spring allergy season.
Price: $17
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Crock-Pot wrote the book on slow cookers, and they're still one of the most popular brands out there. This 4-quart, three-setting model is big enough to feed a family of four, and it comes with a recipe book to get you started in the kitchen.
Price: $449
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With an Intel Core i5 processor, a 256 GB hard drive, and 8 GB of RAM, this HP laptop is powerful enough to take care of work-at-home basics like emailing, messaging, video chatting, and taking the occasional break to stream your favorite show. Included software includes GRFX Studio Pro and Farming Simulator 17.
Price: $55
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Kids need creative diversion, too, especially rambunctious toddlers. This easel has a magnetic dry-erase board on one side and a chalk board on the other, plus it comes with 77 magnetic letters and numbers to kids can learn while they play.
Price: $11
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This chunky-weave hoodie is the perfect thing for days when you need something loose and comfy to lounge around in. Available in black, gray, and oatmeal, in sizes small to XL.
Price: $11 and up
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Microfiber cleaning cloths have been a big seller at Walmart, no matter what the brand (they're all more or less the same, so if one brand is sold out, buy another). Use them for dusting furniture, dry-mopping floors, soaking up spills, removing fingerprints from laptops and TVs, and more. Best of all, they're machine-washable so you can use them again and again.