When the calendar hits September 22, I turn into a homebody. My summer of travel, outdoor activities, and hours by the pool is replaced by cozy evenings at home, home-cooked meals, and curling up with a good book. This transition doesn’t happen overnight—there are products I need to prepare for it, and Walmart is my favorite place to get all the essentials. The retailer’s wide range of products covers every category I’d want to shop, from kitchen essentials and cozy finds for the living room to fall decor that fits any room.

In the kitchen, I plan to bring in warmer design elements with gold flatware and tortoiseshell-patterned glassware; get in the Halloween spirit with the cutest ghost mug you’ve ever seen; and simplify my dinners with a handy slow cooker. Think about how many homemade soups I can make with little effort—it’s the easiest cooking hack I know. In my living room and bedroom, I’m replacing my summer pillows with rust-colored options from Drew Barrymore’s “Beautiful” and upping the coziness with lanterns, candles, and a new rug. Can you think of a dreamier setting for reading a new book? Just place a cup of tea in the ghost mug and the fall vibe is flawless.