There’s a narrow window between summer winding down and fall arriving, and Labor Day weekend sits right in the middle — these are the nine Walmart deals I’d actually put in my cart.
1. Marketside Smokehouse Burnt Ends Dip, 12 oz, Refrigerated – $6.47
Tender pieces of smoked brisket burnt ends folded into a cream cheese base — it’s the smokehouse experience in a refrigerated container you just heat up and serve. At $6.47, it’s an absurdly affordable crowd starter for chips, crackers, or toasted baguette slices at the final cookout of summer.
Parting Thoughts: At $6.47, this is the party starter that’ll be gone before you serve the main course.
2. bettergoods Hatch Green Chili Cassava Flour Tortilla Chips – $4.38
Your Labor Day chip bowl deserves better than the standard store brand — these are made from cassava flour, fried in 100% avocado oil, and dusted with real Hatch chiles for actual roasted heat. At $4.38 for 10 ounces, they’re a legitimate upgrade that doesn’t blow your snack budget.
Parting Thoughts: A solid snack-table upgrade that earns its spot next to any dip on the table.
3. bettergoods Korean Style BBQ Sauce – $3.94
Weeknight marinades got a lot more interesting when I found this sweet-savory Korean-style sauce for $3.94 — it works brushed on chicken, beef, or pork before grilling, or added at the end for a glossy, flavorful finish. Nineteen servings per 12-ounce bottle makes it one of the better-value condiment grabs in the aisle.
Parting Thoughts: At $3.94 for a sauce this versatile, it’s genuinely hard to argue with.
4. Freshness Guaranteed Homestyle Cole Slaw – $4.47
Skip making your own coleslaw this weekend — this 30-ounce refrigerated tub is ready to serve straight from the container, with a creamy dressing that hits the right sweet-tangy balance. At $4.47 for a family-sized portion, it’s the easiest BBQ side you’ll put on the table.
Parting Thoughts: Grab two tubs — a crowd empties a 30-ounce container faster than you’d think.
5. Great Value Smashed Burgers, 2 lbs (Frozen) – $10.44
Eight quarter-pound, 100% beef patties pre-formed for the smash-burger cook, designed to go straight from freezer to grill, flat top, or skillet for those signature crispy edges. Marked down from $11.97 to $10.44, this is the most practical path to restaurant-style smash burgers for a crowd.
Make It Better: Cook them straight from frozen — don’t thaw first — and let the hot surface do the work for those crispy, caramelized edges.
Parting Thoughts: Marked down from $11.97, feeding eight people smash burgers for this price is hard to beat.
6. bettergoods Half Dipped Chocolate Hazelnut Mini Ice Cream Sandwiches – $5.87
Chocolate-dipped mini ice cream sandwiches that come six to a box and go straight from the freezer to someone’s hand — no bowls, no serving, no mess at an outdoor party. At $5.87 for six, they’re the kind of portable dessert that makes you look more prepared than you actually were.
Parting Thoughts: Six ready-to-grab desserts for $5.87 — that math works for any size crowd.
7. Better Homes & Gardens Farm Apple Pumpkin Scented 2-Wick Frosted Jar Candle, 12 oz – $10.87
The moment Labor Day weekend closes, this is the candle that transitions your home into something cozier — apple, pumpkin, cinnamon, orange, and maple butter fragrance in a frosted glass jar with a wood lid that doubles as a decorative detail on any shelf or table. At $10.87 for a two-wick candle, it looks and smells like it cost considerably more.
Parting Thoughts: Worth every cent for something that makes your whole living room smell like it’s actually fall.
8. Dave & Jenny Marrs for Better Homes & Gardens 20 in x 20 in Textured Color Block Outdoor Pillow, Sage & Ivory – $29.97
A pair of these on the patio chairs instantly makes the space look pulled-together — the 20×20 sage and ivory colorblock design with a textured surface is the kind of simple refresh that actually holds up outdoors, with fade- and water-resistant polyester fabric. At $29.97, it’s a low-commitment upgrade before outdoor entertaining season closes for the year.
Parting Thoughts: An easy visual upgrade for outdoor seating that holds up to real outdoor conditions.
9. Better Homes & Gardens Modern 42 in Rectangle Propane Fire Pit Table with Tank Hideaway, Black – $297.00
Evenings in September have a way of cutting outdoor hangs short once the temperature drops — this 42-inch rectangular propane fire pit table with 60,000 BTUs and a quick-start electronic ignition solves that, with a hideaway compartment for a standard 20 lb propane tank so the patio stays tidy. At $297.00, it’s an outdoor setup that makes September evenings actually worth lingering through.
Parting Thoughts: A serious outdoor investment that earns its keep across every cool evening between now and November.
