First, let's talk special occasion cakes. One in every four cakes in the U.S. is sold by Walmart, so it's safe to say they know what they're doing (via Yahoo! Finance). You can customize a cake to your exact specifications or have something written to a cake already available in the bakery display case. But did you know that the chain offers a free small cake for a child's first birthday? It's true! The only catch is that you need to buy a special order bakery item that costs at least $14.98 or higher, which is an easy requirement to meet if you're expecting anyone but the birthday baby to enjoy a piece of cake. So all of those hilarious, adorable photos of a baby smashing their face into a cake can be had for free (via Walmart.com).
Deal-seekers can also get major discounts on day-old bakery products. Most items are just fine on day two, but the company offers discounts in order to clear space. Taste of Home says the best time to get these discounts and best selection is to go early in the morning when the store first opens. As Mommy Savers reports, this way you can get bagels, breads, and pastries at up to forty percent off! And considering things don't exactly go stale overnight, this is a pretty great deal, especially when you can just microwave that bagel of a couple seconds for it to be as warm and fresh as right-out-of-the-oven.
