In case you missed the memo, holiday shopping starts now. Yes, Black Friday is still weeks away, but October has become the time to get the best deals on everything you can possibly think of and then some. Walmart Holiday Deals kicks off on Tuesday, October 8 (yes, neck and neck with Amazon Prime Day) with jaw-dropping discounts on the retailer's website — you can save on everything from TVs and vacuums to travel gear and fashion essentials. Keep in mind: Walmart+ members have first dibs at midnight; everyone else gets access to the bargains starting at noon. (Sale prices hit local Walmart stores on Wednesday, October 9.)

With that in mind, let's get a game plan going. There are literally thousands of deals, so while you could browse aimlessly until you find something you love, it's probably smarter to have a strategy. And that's where we come in. We've been combing the Walmart Holiday Deals selection for hours and hours and have found tons of incredible bargains. This bestselling 13-piece nonstick cookware set is just $75 (that's 75% off), while Emeril Lagasse's popular air fryer is down to $60 (the lowest price we've seen). Want more? We also spotted this Shark vacuum — a favorite with Yahoo readers! — for only $97 (that's over $100 off). There's even a rarely-on-sale Apple MacBook Air for $649 (a savings of $50).

Whether you're focused on a wardrobe refresh, want to upgrade your life with smart tech gadgets or are looking to do early holiday shopping, Walmart has you covered during its competing Prime Day sale. Of course, the hottest items are sure to sell out quickly, so if you see something you like, add it to your cart and complete the checkout process ASAP.

One last thing before you go: Walmart is adding new deals every day during the six-day sale, so check back tomorrow for more of the best markdowns we discovered. We'll be scouring the site for can't-miss deals all week long, so stay tuned.