13 quirky, life-changing products Walmart shoppers love — starting at just $12

As any secret clearance shopper will tell you, Walmart is packed to the gills with genius products — many of them on massive sale, others just surprisingly affordable. Digging around Walmart.com is not much different than cruising the in-store aisles. There are deals at every turn, and you kind of want to toss everything in your cart!

We did a deep dive into the superstore’s vast inventory in search of the weird and wonderful. And boy, did we score! We found everything from an alarm clock that mimics the rising sun to a tiny, handheld food chopper and a pillowcase that prevents wrinkles.

All 13 of these cool and quirky game-changers are $40 or less. In fact, they start at just $12.

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There’s nothing that regulates your circadian rhythm quite like the natural rising and setting of the sun, but we can’t all have that kind of view from our bedrooms. The Sunrise Alarm Clock simulates the rising of the sun to wake you up gradually 30 minutes before your alarm is set to go off. Five alarm sounds, touch controls and reading light functions make it extra useful.

Once upon a time, bathroom scales did one thing: show you your weight. The Renpho Smart Scale does so much more. It measures your BMI, water percentage, muscle mass, bone mass and lots more. It also syncs up to your smartphone via Bluetooth and uses an app to help you track all your health data. It works with third-party apps like Apple Health, Google Fit, or the Fitbit App, too.

Not the best with knives? Never fear. The space-saving, multitasking Norpro 3-in-1 Multi Egg Slicer with Mini Bowl lets you cut eggs, strawberries, fresh mozzarella, olives, avocados and button mushrooms with effortless precision. One fan wrote, “For someone who likes eggs and likes to decorate with them, this tool is essential. It is easy to use and easy to clean.”

Put down the creams and serums: did you know an anti-aging pillowcase existed? The PiccoCasa 19 Momme Silk Pillowcase is made of 100% pure silk, which retains moisture and is gentle on your skin, so it wards off fine lines and wrinkles on your face and neck. It also glides against your hair, so it reduces breakage and restores your strands’ natural sheen. Just $25 for a queen set!

Forget plastic: Now there’s no excuse not to use your own straw everywhere and look adorable doing it. Ello's 16-piece Reusable Straw Set with its own carrying case it practically an accessory. It comes with — you guessed it — 16 straws made of stainless steel with easy-to-clean, sanitary silicone tips that have an extra-wide opening for all your smoothie needs. The colorful case clips onto your keychain or bag for ultimate convenience.

This tiny, ordinary looking device is a kitchen powerhouse. The handheld Original ChopStir Food Chopper quickly and effortlessly cuts all kinds of foods into tiny pieces, acting as a kind of sous chef for your meal prep. Hamburger meat, fruits, veggies — it can tackle it all. One fan wrote, “I love this meat chopper!! I never knew such an item existed!! One of the things I never knew I needed!”

We love nostalgia — and we especially love the Nostalgia Indoor Electric Stainless Steel S'mores Maker. It helps us relive those summer camp days, telling stories around an open fire and making enough ooey, gooey, chocolatey s’mores to go around. This genius device makes a thoughtful gift for anyone who wants to recreate the magic in the comfort of their home all year ‘round. Pass the graham crackers and marshmallows!

Have you heard? Wearable blankets are the new must-have accessory for braving long winters and for any and all Netflix-and-chill sessions. The Huggle Hoodie Ultra Plush Hooded Blanket Robe gets the job done using ultra-soft fleece and a Sherpa lining. “Feels like you are wrapped in kittens!” wrote one lighthearted customer. “If you plan on using this as loungewear, don't plan on getting anything done. You will be in 'Lazy Mode' until you force yourself to take it off.”

What’s a movie night without popcorn? Forget those messy, traditional popcorn poppers. Chef Buddy's Microwave Popcorn Popper Bowl does it the efficient, healthy way, popping popcorn without using any oil. The BPA-free silicone bowl has a 10-cup capacity, is dishwasher-safe, and even collapses for easy storage and portability. One customer called it “fast, easy, and healthy!”.

Picture frames take up a lot of space on tabletops and counters. And when you hang them on the wall, they’re heavy, and getting them straight requires a lot of effort. Enter the Mainstays 15" x 30" 25-Piece White Clothesline Clip Collage Picture Frame, an adorable solution for displaying photos and cutting out all the hard work in the process. It looks like a miniature set of clotheslines, and lets you hang your photos in rows on tiny clothespins, so they’re easy to switch out. It even comes with string lights for illuminating the display!

All those knives scattered in your utensil drawer make for an eyesore at best and an accident risk at worst. The affordable Joseph Joseph DrawerStore Compact Knife Organizer keeps it all contained while protecting the integrity of your blades, too. The two-tier organizer stores up to nine knives of various lengths, and it has a nonslip base for extra safety. One reviewer called it a “great idea to save space as it will fit in a kitchen drawer. Helps to declutter work surfaces.”

Throw your fur baby a bone! This Dash Dog Treat Maker gives you the ability to make homemade dog biscuits easily, and it even comes with a cookbook! Just plug in the countertop appliance, fetch some ingredients for batter, and pour your concoction into the bone-shaped cups in the nonstick plates. It’s a fun activity to do with kids, too.

Second in line after the pantry, our bathroom vanity’s the next thing that never stays organized. Enter the Home Edit 10 Piece Plastic Bath Edit, Plastic Modular Storage System. These durable inserts are designed to give daily items like your toothbrush, mascara, and cotton swabs a designated home—so you (and the other members of your household who steal—ahem—borrow them) know exactly where to find them and put them back. The slim shapes fit into deep drawers or inside bigger bins, so you can create your own custom system.