As the days get shorter and the nights chillier, it’s a great time to stock up for winter. Retirees should especially consider preparing their homes and stocking up on essential items to stay both comfortable and safe in the colder months.
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Savvy shoppers know Walmart offers a wide range of products that can help seniors weather the season with ease and style. Whether it’s cozy home essentials, seasonal wellness items or just something to chase away the winter blues, retirees can find it without going over budget.
Here are the items retirees should consider purchasing from Walmart before winter hits.
Chenille Throw
- Price: $29.86
The Beautiful 60-by-50-inch Cozy Striped Porcini Chenille Throw by Drew Barrymore is perfect for snuggling up on chilly evenings. Its soft chenille fabric provides warmth and comfort — plus, it’s gorgeous and a great quality for the price.
Area Rug
- Price: $72.67
Add warmth to cold floors with the My Texas House Bronwyn Blue Geometric Area Rug. It’s an easy way to insulate your space and prevent slips on bare floors. Plus, rugs of this quality for under $100 are practically a steal.
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Cordless Lamps
- Price: $16.88
The Beautiful Amber Ribbed Glass Cordless Table Lamp by Drew Barrymore is perfect for areas without easy access to outlets or as emergency lighting during power outages. It’s nice to have a convenient light wherever you need it when the nights are a bit longer.
Slow Cooker
- Price: $24.96
A slow cooker is an excellent addition for making warm, hearty meals with minimal effort — something we all could use more of in the winter. This Crock-Pot 4-Quart Classic Slow Cooker is a great choice for a quality meal prep appliance for under $25.
Vitamins and Supplements
- Price: $21.58
Consider stocking up on supplements like Sanar Naturals Collagen Pills with Vitamin C and E to support joint health and skin elasticity during dry winter months. With a health and skincare routine that includes this, no one will believe you are old enough to retire.
Humidifier
- Price: $39.98
Speaking of dry skin and how to remedy it, fight back with a humidifier as they can help combat dry winter air and ease respiratory issues. A good one from Walmart is the Dreo Cool Mist Essential Oil Diffuser and Nightlight Humidifier that comes with a four-liter capacity for a cool price that won’t burn a hole in your wallet.
Flashlights
- Price: $9.74
Flashlights are extremely important to have charged and handy for potential power outages during winter storms. This Ozark Trail LED Flashlight features 420 lumens and only needs three AAA batteries (the Energizer MAX AAA 12 pack for $6.99 is a good option).
Snow Removal Tools
- Price: $64.58
Snow shovels and ice melt are important for making sure your walkways are ice-free and safe. Take this BENTISM 25-Inch Snow Rake for instance, which will run you only $64.58, saving you both time and money in the long winter months.
Weather Stripping
- Price: $7.23
Before it gets freezing out, take a minute to insulate your doors and windows to keep homes warm and energy bills low. The Duck Brand Heavy-Duty Rubber Weatherstrip can do wonders, and at under $10, it can also save you hundreds of dollars throughout the year on utility bills.
Portable Heater
- Price: $38.77
There’s nothing worse than chilly feet during wintertime — grab a portable heater (like Honeywell’s portable heater) and blast it straight at your tootsies to stay toasty all season long.
Laura Beck contributed to the reporting for this article.
Editor’s note: Prices are accurate as of Oct. 21, 2025. Prices and availability may vary by location.
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