Walmart's early Presidents' Day deals have got our vote — here are the ones worth buying
Seems like the Christmas-New Year's madness was just yesterday, and here we are with a one-two punch of big weekends. Super Sunday promises all kinds of gridiron spills and thrills (go Chiefs!), but no sooner will you recover from that then the three-day Presidents' Day hiatus looms. Don't stress, though — shop! Cuz a slew of early Presidents' Day sales are upon us, and we're all over the best Walmart deals this weekend.
Got some post-game cleanup in your future? You'd be Inse-ane to pass up this cordless stick vac for just $79. Speaking of: There's nothing like a ginormous TV event to remind you how much you hate your monthly cable bill. Drop-kick it out of your life with a new Roku, now over 40% off at $17. Want to up your personal hygge factor here in the middle of winter? Snag these ultra-cozy suede house shoes/boots for a very chill $25 off.
How hard was that, huh? And that's just a tiny taste, a mere hint, of the savings possibilities that await. Ready to dive in? Read on.
Top Walmart weekly deals:
Inse Cordless Vacuum Cleaner for $79 ($241 off)
Apple iPad (10th Generation) for $299 ($50 off)
Lego Botanicals Bouquet of Roses for $48 ($12 off)
Skechers Summit Slip-On Shoes for $40 ($25 off)
Untimaty 6-Inch Mini Chainsaw for $37 ($23 off)
Henckels 14-Piece Knife Block Set for $200 ($457 off)
Keurig K-Express Essentials Single Serve Coffee Maker for $35 ($24 off)
Roku Express HD Streaming Device for $17 ($12 off)
Want to save even more? Make sure you're signed up for Walmart+. It's easy to sign up for your free 30-day trial here. You'll get free shipping and grocery delivery, savings on gas and prescriptions, exclusive access to major deals, and more.
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