It's just about that time, folks, where holiday decorating, parties, and shopping begin to take over our lives. And to help keep you sane, your wallet in check, and ensure that you're able to grab all of the things on your family members' wish lists, Walmart holiday layaway is here to save the day. The service, which is typically only available for jewelry purchases, is available in all Walmart stores from August through December specifically for holiday shoppers. And the best part? There's no opening fee — you are only required to pay for the value of the items you're purchasing.
Here's everything you can expect from Walmart's holiday layaway service, which you can take advantage of now through Dec. 9 (with the exception of Black Friday, Nov. 28).
Great news! Walmart's Returns Policy applies to all layaway transactions. Plus, with the store's holiday return policy, that means gifts and other items that have a 14- or 30-day return period will get an extended window that starts on Dec. 26, 2019 (so 14 days brings you to a return date of Jan. 10, 2020, and 30 days, Jan. 25, 2020).
If you're interested in giving Walmart's in-store layaway program a go this holiday season, keep scrolling to see some of Walmart's hottest toys of the year for kids that could be perfect to grab now before they potentially sell out or are hard to find.
They'll have a ton of fun building the Lego Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Millennium Falcon ($160).
A Barbie DreamHouse ($179, originally $199) will always and forever be the most fun place to play with Barbies!
Your tween can actually experience being invisible with the Harry Potter Invisibility Cloak ($50, originally $70).
Play make-believe with this KidKraft Uptown Elite Espresso Play Kitchen ($130, originally $200).
Your tweens can learn how to code through this Lego Star Wars Boost Droid Commander Set ($200).
The Nintendo Switch Lite ($200) systems are similar to the classic Nintendo Switch, but feature built-in controls for truly handheld gaming. The systems come in turquoise (pictured), yellow, and dark gray.
With Hatchimals Wow ($60, originally $77), your kids can hatch a Llalacorn that grows up to 32 inches tall. And for the first time, the Hatchimals egg is rehatchable, so your kids can hatch and rehatch their Llalacorn over and over and over.
Kids ages 4 and up can go to infinity and beyond thanks to this Disney Pixar Toy Story Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Armor With Jet Pack ($43, originally $50).
How magical is this Lego Harry Potter Hogwarts Great Hall ($100)?
Kids ages 3 and up can build and create their own fire adventures with the 50-piece Magformers Amazing Rescue Set ($60).
Open up a different Pop figure every day in December with this Funko Harry Potter Advent Calendar ($46, originally $60).
This 730-piece Lego Overwatch Watchpoint: Gibraltar ($90) set is for kids ages 9 and up and is available now.
This Little People Disney Frozen Elsa's Ice Palace ($40) has an extendable light-up staircase that sings "Let It Go" and is for kids ages 18 months to 5 years.
The Lego Harry Potter Advent Calendar ($27, originally $40) for 2019, which has 305 pieces and is aimed at kids ages 7 and up, can be opened up every day in December leading up to Christmas!
How awesome is this Marvel Superheroes Arcade Machine ($250, originally $300)?
This Lionel Hogwarts Express Battery Powered Model Train Set ($60, originally $100) comes with a remote control to keep the Hogwarts Express running.
This Pop-Up Party Bus set ($46, originally $80) inspired by The Lego Movie 2 is for kids 9 and up.
Your Star Wars-lover can learn to code with this Kano Star Wars The Force Coding Kit ($80).