12 splurge-worthy gifts to snag at Walmart for the VIPs on your holiday list

We were sold at the words “ice cream maker,” but if you need more information — this genius machine helps make frozen treats (sorbet and milkshakes too!) with just the push of a button. Our Tech Editor Rick Broida tried out this trending appliance and fell head over heels for the dense, creamy texture it produced — with or without dairy added. Friends and family with sweet tooths will love being able to create their very own flavor combos… and you’ll love being a taste-tester.

Up to 18 hours of battery life, health tracking, sleep tracking, swim-proof — the list of accolades goes on. Plus, you can check messages, the news, and the weather and listen to music and podcasts — all from a sleek, lightweight device. It’s like having a tiny personal assistant who also cares about your physical and mental health always by your side. The 40mm screen comes encased in chrome, rose gold or black, and you can choose the cool sport-loop strap in a range of customizable colors. 

Consider this one a gift for the entire family. Fire pits are such a cozy way to get through the colder months, but we can definitely do without the smoke and the cleanup. Solo Stoves maximize flames while minimizing smoke, to create a better-than-ever bonfire experience. The Ranger is the most compact and portable model, making it especially great for city-dwellers, car campers or anyone who likes to take their campfires on the road. 

This massaging chair pad is absolutely packed with relaxing features. It’s big enough to knead all the way from the neck to the thighs, with air compression and optional heat to give a truly professional Shiatsu massage. And of course, there are endless ways the lucky recipient can customize it to tackle their unique aches and pains. 

With a poker table this good, who needs Vegas? Card fiend friends will love this sienna felt table, which fits up to 10 players and requires absolutely no assembly. Once the game is over, it folds up in a snap for easy storage. 

Delight your foodie friends with this delectable holiday gift basket. It includes high-end chocolates, popcorns, cheeses, sausages and tons of other tasty delicacies. 

There’s no age limit on electric scooter fun — don’t let anyone tell you otherwise. Both the young and the young at heart on your holiday list will love jetting around (up to 12 miles per hour!) on this rechargeable, battery-powered aluminum alloy model. 

Got a jet-setter on your holiday list? This premium set of three smooth-rolling suitcases is made of durable PC+ABS material and has enhanced security features to keep everything inside safe as can be. While we are partial to the modern silver color, it comes in five other options — including sleek black and muted rose. 

Give them the gift of gorgeous hair without having to shell out weekly for an expensive blowout. This dryer is definitively a cut above the rest and almost space-age in its efficiency. It uses something called “IQ Technology,” which effectively detects humidity levels in the air to adjust heat levels and airflow — we’re talking about a serious technological advantage that those $40 hair dryers just can’t touch. What this amounts to is shorter, more efficient drying time — and because it’s distributing a more customized blast, hair sustains far less damage. That equals healthier, glossier hair with less frizz and fewer flyaways. 

It would probably be easier to list what this incredible kitchen can’t cook than what it can. The ten included functions include pressure cooking, slow cooking, steaming, sous vide, air frying, boiling, baking/roasting, dehydrating, searing/sautéing and, incredibly, making yogurt. (Really!) Anyone who spends more than 10 minutes per day making food will absolutely love having one in their kitchen.

Whether you’re gifting a teen their first laptop or filling a hole in an adult’s tech set-up, it’s hard to go wrong with a machine this functional and affordable. It’s super thin and light, and has all the features needed to perform web-based tasks via Google’s Chrome operating system. Equipped with Intel Wi-Fi 6, you can enjoy faster speeds and bigger data transfers — that, plus built-in microphones, speakers and a webcam make for easy video calls and streaming. 

There’s something about a bar cart that feels incredibly posh. Really, though, they’re highly functional (and yes, super cool) tools for organizing the home. This one has three open shelves and four rolling wheels — including two that lock — to suit every drink-making need. Between the black, beige and dark green options, there’s something that’ll look good in almost any home.