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    Home » Home Decor And Tips

    Cheap Olive Bucket Alert

    Published by Pam Kessler | 346 words. · About 2 minutes to read this article. - 30 Comments

    So, yesterday I was wandering around Walmart looking for a shoe horn. Finally figured out they might be in the shoe section, since really, when was the last time you ever bought a shoe horn?

    Anyhow, as I was wandering around, I walked through the organization area where they have hanging shoe organizers and collapsible linen bins and I stumbled across an olive bucket.

    (Walmart version on the left . . . real version on the right)

    Yes, I know. It's like a scene out of The Twilight Zone!

    Olive bucket? Walmart?

    And what was the cost of the olive bucket, you ask?

    Wait for it . . .

    $10.00!!!!

    Yeah, me too. I about peed my pants.

    It is a little smaller than a traditional olive bucket, but for ⅙th the price it is allowed to be more on the petite size.

    I snapped a photo and put it on Instagram, Facebook and Google+ to alert everyone of the black hole that had occurred and allowed Walmart to be cool for a few minutes.

    Now, before you run out to your Walmart, I have to warn you. A few of my Facebook followers found them at their Walmart and a few did not. It seems to be pretty hit and miss.

    And they tend to be available more often at the larger Supercenters than the smaller old school style Walmarts.

    In case you're wondering, this is in no way in the world a paid advertisement for Wally World.

    As a matter of fact, I have a running issue with Walmart for selling Special Olympic t-shirts in the same area as they sell the teen "joke" t-shirts. Long story. Not worth going into now. Let's just say Wally World and I are not always best buddies.

    But, darn, they are convenient.

    Just thought I'd share a thrifty version of my olive bucket with you.

    If you want to see some olive buckets out "in the wild", you can find some inspiration photos of olive buckets in use in my The Many Uses For Olive Buckets post.

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    Comments

    1. Christine Vandormolen

      July 31, 2013 at 4:42 pm

      lol, cute post....I would have peed my pants too!!! I might just have to stop at WM on the way home!
      Christine from Little Brags

      Reply
    2. Something Nice and Pretty

      July 31, 2013 at 4:43 pm

      Gee, I'd love to find one, I'll be sure to look everytime I go in a Walmart now, thanks for the heads up on it! Was it the only one there or would it belong in another section of the store?

      Reply
    3. [email protected]

      July 31, 2013 at 4:45 pm

      Not to be had at my Walmart and after that experience I need to go straight to Happy Hour! Horrible!

      Reply
    4. Carlene @ Organized Clutter

      July 31, 2013 at 5:23 pm

      It's really not too bad for $10!

      Reply
    5. NanaDiana

      July 31, 2013 at 5:27 pm

      I have a love/hate relationship with Walmart, too. What a great find those olive buckets are though. WOW! xo Diana

      Reply
    6. Suesan Kennard

      July 31, 2013 at 6:08 pm

      Awesome. I will have to look at my Walmart to see if they have them. I've been wanting one for awhile. I have a love/hate relationship with BlahBart too. Sigh.

      Reply
    7. [email protected]

      July 31, 2013 at 6:24 pm

      I get you on the T's. I'm not a Wally World fan either, but I sure do like your bucket! I'm wondering of Better Homes and Gardens offers them elsewhere. I'm on the hunt!

      Reply
    8. Pam

      July 31, 2013 at 6:28 pm

      @Something Nice and Pretty - I've seen it at two different stores in the exact same spot and they have a shelf tag on the shelf below it, so I think that's where it's supposed to be.

      Reply
    9. Ivy and Elephants

      July 31, 2013 at 6:35 pm

      So cool! I hate going there, but I might have to venture out to grab a few of these. Thanks for the heads up!
      Hugs,
      Patti

      Reply
    10. Vickie @ Ranger 911

      July 31, 2013 at 6:58 pm

      If I wasn't so darn tired, I'd drive out to "the" Walmart lickety split and treat myself to one, too! You win the prize for find of the week, Pam! I think you'd enjoy our Walmart. The clerks have a running commentary about each and every item in your shopping cart. Yup. Customer service training 101. 🙂

      Reply
    11. TARYTERRE

      July 31, 2013 at 7:09 pm

      What section were they in again??? How cool.

      Reply
    12. [email protected]

      July 31, 2013 at 7:32 pm

      What a great find! Thanks for the heads up on Olive Buckets.
      We have a couple of new Walmarts here and they are very nice, clean and great customer service. I was surprised.
      Have a great week.
      Mary

      Reply
    13. Brenda Kula

      July 31, 2013 at 8:06 pm

      What a find! A friend of mine calls it Hellmart. It's too big for me to walk through. But I do order online things like toilet paper and paper towels at Walmart.com. If you buy $45 worth shipping is free. And it's here in usually less than 48 hours. Doubt I'd see what you got online!
      Brenda

      Reply
    14. Sally Kelly

      July 31, 2013 at 8:07 pm

      Love this! Just looked online, and it's out of stock. Also, the four walmarts that I could think of w/i a reasonable distance do not have it. I guess it was popular! I'm still keeping my eyes open for this one! Thanks for the tip!

      Reply
    15. LizlovesVintage

      July 31, 2013 at 8:30 pm

      Isn't that hilarious! I bet you didn't expect that from Walmart. Target on the other hand. yes!
      Go figure.. enjoy!
      xxx Liz

      Reply
    16. Laurel Putman

      July 31, 2013 at 9:01 pm

      FUN find!! Hmmm...I'm in need of a little trash can in my son's new room...maybe I'll get lucky at my Walmart too??
      PS...now I'm disturbed about the t-shirt thing too 🙁

      Reply
    17. Melinda

      July 31, 2013 at 9:14 pm

      It's amazing the places we find
      things!

      Who woulda thought?

      🙂

      Reply
    18. Debbiedoos

      July 31, 2013 at 10:05 pm

      What? I totally did not see these! Very cool indeed Pam.

      Reply
    19. Shabby chic Sandy

      August 01, 2013 at 3:03 am

      Thanks for sharing Pam--I will be looking for these!

      Reply
    20. Amber Rose

      August 01, 2013 at 6:06 am

      The coolness of this bucket does not over turn my refusal to shop at Walmart....dangnabbit!

      Reply
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