10 Walmart holiday deals that make terrific gifts — here's what I'm buying

I literally gasped when I came across this Carote 17-piece nonstick cookware set for a mere $80. With multiple frying pans, saucepans and saute pans, it's great for my 23-year-old niece, who just moved into a new apartment.

She'll love the pretty color it comes in (the white, shown here, is my favorite, but I'm also a fan of the taupe and powder blue versions). 

My 20-year-old nephew, a college kid and musician, is the hardest in my family to shop for. But I know for a fact that he loves music, so I can't go wrong with these super cool Beats Studio3 noise-canceling headphones, which have nearly 10,000 five-star reviews.

Beats have a solid reputation for stellar audio quality, battery life and a comfortable fit. And I'm particularly fond of this matte gray and gold combo. While Beats go on sale from time to time, this is a particularly great price — just $89.

I simply cannot pass up a deep tissue massager that's been discounted to just $23, so I'm picking this one up for my Pilates buddy. If you know anyone who's making a fitness resolution for 2025 or is already athletic or a gym rat, this is the equivalent of gold under the Christmas tree.

A deep tissue massager (this one comes with eight different massage heads) allows you to give yourself a massage, which is the gift that keeps on giving. It goes deep to target muscles that even the strongest hands can't access. When I had a herniated disc in my spine, only a percussive massager was able to work my piriformis muscle to relieve my sciatica. I will always swear by the power of this device.

If anyone asks me what I want for Christmas, my answer will be these chic rose gold hoops loaded up with Swarovski crystals, and I won't feel an ounce of guilt about it because they're almost 90% off. They're just $15 — for solid gold earrings!

My ears are sensitive, so I love that these are hypoallergenic and free from lead and nickel. And my tastes are fancy, so crystals will suit me just fine, thank you very much. This pair comes in white gold plating, and the earrings have a latch back so they won't poke you.

This six-quart programmable slow cooker is a time-saver and a perpetual Walmart bestseller (it's currently available in six other colors, too, like cornflower, rose and sage green), and it's nearly 30% off — just $50. Five preset functions make it easy to use and also easy to clean. It's dishwasher-safe and will look so nice in any kitchen, that's why it's high on my gift-giving list.

My brother has always been the kind of kid who nerds out on the latest toys and technology — and now he's that same kind of fully grown adult! That's why I know he'll dig this beginner-friendly drone.

It comes with an adjustable wide-angle HD camera that captures expansive aerial images and videos (his backyard barbecues will never be the same). It's battery-operated and controlled via a smartphone app, and its foldable design lets you carry and store it easily. And get this: it's on sale for just $70.

Do you think my six-year-old nephew will know these are technically girls' slippers? Squishmallows are such a sensation — and these are so irresistible — I doubt he'll care, to be honest. 

If you're not familiar with Squishmallows, they're stuffed toys that are Tickle Me Elmo-level popular, and usually sold out shortly after they hit the shelves. These slippers — on sale for just $5! — are basically a wearable version of the toy and they come in a slew of cute characters.

My dad is an Android guy (my Apple heart breaks), and he keeps his laptop on the kitchen counter and uses only his phone for things like video games, streaming video and all of his sports betting. This 10-inch tablet is the logical next step for him — and I know he's going to be glued to it.

It has a powerful processor to handle tasks swiftly and efficiently and both front and rear cameras. And it connects to Wifi, of course, so he can do his web surfing from his recliner, which he'll love. It's also a steal at more than 70% off.

My best friend will love this volumizing curling iron — and, quite honestly, I would too. We both have thinner hair these days and we're always sharing ideas on how to make our manes look fuller and thicker.

The styling tool has a large barrel for creating big, loose curls and waves quickly, so you don't have to expose your hair to too much heat — and because it's ionic, it's treated to minimize damage to your tresses. It's even a smart device, so it remembers your heat settings. The 70% off price tag doesn't hurt either!

'Tis the season for a new puffer! Make this one by Jessica Simpon for just $45 a gift to self — that's what I'm planning to do. The quilted coat coat is cinched at the waist and hits at the mid-thigh, just how I like it.

The black shade goes with everything, plus cozy details include a faux fur hood and lots of pockets. It also comes in gray, navy and pink.