8 Best Summer Items To Buy at Walmart for Less Than $5
Summer is all about making memories — backyard barbecues, beach days and spontaneous road trips — and having the right gear can make all the difference. Summer fun doesn’t have to be expensive. Shoppers can find everything from frozen treats to pool toys at Walmart at prices so low they’re practically inflation-proof. Some of the essentials we found even cost less than $1.
With a little smart shopping, you can stock up on fun, functional and family-friendly items that deliver big value without stretching your budget.
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Check out our eight recommendations for the best summer items to shop for now under $5 at your nearest Walmart.
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1. Play Day Max Liquidator Water Blaster
Price: $4.97
More than 1,000 Walmart shoppers have purchased the Play Day max liquidator water blaster set online since May 26.
Shoppers receive two foam water blasters (which look like ordinary pool noodles, but they’re actually powerful water toys) for hours of play with friends.
2. Star-Shaped Plastic Tumbler with Straw
Price: $4.50
Serve up your favorite summer drink in style in a star-shaped plastic tumbler. Every durable pitcher holds up to one gallon of beverages and comes with a handle and lid to prevent spills.
3. Equate Sport Broad Spectrum Sunscreen
Price: $3.28
Apply sunscreen on the go when you attach Equate sport broad spectrum sunscreen to your key ring.
Each SPF 50 lotion comes with a carabiner so you can easily snap it onto lanyards and key rings to protect your skin anywhere you roam.
4. Bomb Pop Original Ice Pops
Price: $2.76
Avoid overspending at ice cream parlors and ice cream trucks when you stock the freezer with Bomb Pop ice pops.
Twelve pops in cherry, lime and blue raspberry flavors are inside every box for a sweet treat under 50 cents apiece.
5. Bluescape Inflatable Pool Float
Price: $2.47
The Bluescape inflatable pool float can be used by kids and adults alike at the pool. These discounted floats come in a variety of tropical prints and quickly inflate and deflate when not in use. Please note: these floats are suitable for ages nine and up.
6. Way To Celebrate Red and White Checkered Table Cover
Price: $1.96
Protect table surfaces with a cheery red and white checkered table cover. These inexpensive plastic covers look festive and help shield tables from major spills and food stains during outdoor barbecues and potlucks.
7. Play Day Pail and Shovel Set
Price: $0.98
It’s cheaper to buy Play Day’s pail and shovel set at Walmart than it would be to shop for a similar pail and shovel combo at the dollar store.
Walmart shoppers pay less than one dollar for this duo, while the same set is $1.75 at Dollar Tree.
8. Bluescape Multi-Color Inflatable Beach Ball
Price: $0.97
No beach or pool day is complete without a Bluescape multi-color inflatable beach ball. This classic outdoor toy inflates quickly and is made of durable material to ensure many hours of play. These beach balls are appropriate for children ages two and up.
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Editor’s note: Prices and availability are subject to change.
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