The Single Best Thing To Buy at Target and 4 Other Top Stores in Late Summer
Narrowing down what each retailer offers to help you save money can be challenging.
One way to make it a little easier is to see what the people are saying, and to look for those everyday low prices. Once you do that, you’re bound to find some great buys — or even the number one buy — at any store.
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If you’re planning your next shopping trip and want to know the best thing to buy at places like Target, Costco and Walmart, here are some current top picks.
Target — Bed Sheets
Price: $29.24 (reg. $44.99)
There’s nothing quite like having a comfortable set of bed sheets in the late summer and fall. Whether you have a twin, full, queen, king, or California king bed, Target’s got a lot of highly-rated offerings.
This particular item includes a complete set — two pillowcases, a flat sheet, and a fitted sheet. You can get it in the twin size for under $30. The California King option usually costs $59.99 but is currently just $38.99.
Recent customer reviews have been largely positive. One reviewer wrote, “This floral print sheet set is so cute. The quality is very nice and soft. It fits true to size and is overall great!”
Another indicated that they normally don’t go for microfiber, but they’re glad they did this time around. “They have exceeded every expectation,” they wrote. “They are light, cool, and impossibly soft. I’m still a cotton sheet fan overall but I did order another set of these as a gift.”
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Walmart — Backpacks
Price: $18.76
Do you have kids who are heading back to school this fall? Are you looking for a backpack for your personal use?
Either way, Walmart’s got you covered. This back-to-school season, you can pick up a variety of inexpensive backpacks, including the Eastsport Unisex Core Scholastic 19″ Laptop Backpack. It comes in several colors, including black, charcoal, and midnight camo. It includes a large compartment for bigger items — like books — and a sleeve for your laptop or tablet. It also has two side pockets and three zippered front pockets.
One reviewer said, “Love love love it, it’s really good quality, would recommend.” Another added, “Perfect timing, I ordered late this year and was worried it wouldn’t get here until after school started; however, it arrived a day earlier than expected. Our grandson had his backpack and it held everything, all of his school supplies. A very strong heavy-duty backpack looks just like the picture.”
This backpack has 4.7/5 stars with 519 reviews.
Sam’s Club — Fall Decor
Price: $59.98
If you haven’t gotten your fall decor yet, now’s the time. At Sam’s Club, you can stock up on many seasonal items, including these Member’s Mark Pre-Lit Glass Pumpkins.
These glass pumpkins run on seven AA batteries. Each one has 53 warm, white micro-LED lights inside. You can set them to turn on for up to six hours at a time before automatically turning off. They make for great centerpieces inside and outside.
One reviewer wrote, “Beautiful soft light emanating from pumpkins. Long-lasting battery life.”
These autumnal pieces have 4.6/5 stars and 92 reviews.
Costco — Grills
Price: $599.99 (shipping and handling included)
It’s never too late to pick up a new — or first — grill. Depending on where you live, you could be grilling well into the fall and early winter.
At Costco, you can get the Traeger Mesa Pellet Grill at a fairly reasonable price. It has an 18-pound hopper, offers precise temperature control, and has a 520-square-inch area to grill on. It’s also got a durable steel grill.
On the website, this grill has 4.6/5 stars with nearly 100 reviews.
One reviewer wrote, “Great little smoker and grill. Just the right size for the 2 of us but also large enough to entertain. Easily fits a couple of whole chickens, rib racks and brisket… we were happy with our 1st use with something simple (a spatchcock chicken) and with a little more use, our confidence in the product and process has produced excellent results with more ‘advanced’ proteins like smoked salmon and reverse sear steak. It was easy and relatively quick to assemble. Clean-up and maintenance are also quick and easy. For us, it is the perfect addition to our built-in gas grill.”
Aldi — Foil Pans (and Other Kitchen Essentials)
Price: $3.29
Just to be a little different, why not add Aldi to your list of places to shop at? The store is known for having low prices on everything from groceries to household essentials. Aldi’s even got seasonal and holiday specials that come and go with the weeks, so it’s always best to watch out for those.
For instance, if you love baking but don’t want the cleanup, check out these Boulder utility foil pans with lids. They’re inexpensive and work great for roasts and casserole dishes. The covers make them easy to transport or store with minimal mess.
You can also find an assortment of affordable kitchen essentials at Aldi, so check out what’s on the shelves — and online — the next time you’re shopping.
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