9 Dollar Tree Items That Would Make Great Christmas Gifts for Grandparents
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They say it starts earlier every year, and “they” are not wrong. In the final stretch of October, Americans are gearing up for Christmas spending. And many of us will be spending quite a lot on celebrating over the next couple months.
The National Retail Federation today forecast that winter holiday spending is expected to grow between 2.5% and 3.5% over 2023. That amounts to between $979.5 billion and $989 billion in total holiday spending in November and December, compared with $955.6 billion during the same time period last year.
Retailers (and society at large) put a lot of pressure on consumers to buy, buy, buy. There’s a particularly strong emphasis on spending money on gifts. Don’t you want your loved ones to know how much you love them by buying them presents? Especially your grandparents? It can all turn into a financial headache and, what’s worse, a debt-creating crisis.
Fortunately, there’s a bit of a solution here: Dollar Tree! For that rock-bottom price of $1.25, you can find tons of fun gifts, including ones for grandma and grandpa. Let’s look at nine great Dollar Tree buys for your elders this yuletide.
Christmas Card Tins
Considering it’s a classic and timeless tradition, your grandfolks will likely appreciate an assortment of Christmas card tins so that they can hold onto the yuletide love the holiday card they receive brings. At Dollar Tree, you can get one of four Christmas card gift tins for $1.25.
Christmas Cookie Tins
Many of us have fond memories of devouring freshmade, or even store-bought Christmas cookies at our grandparents’ home. Honor the tradition with these Christmas cookie tins, which go for $1.25 each at Dollar Tree. You’ll likely spend far more on Amazon, which, for example, sells a 12-set Christmas cookie tin collection for $33; that works out to $2.75 per tin.
Glass Candy Jars
It’s not uncommon to find a cute little glass candy jar at grandma or grandpa’s house. Perhaps they could use a new one? If so, check out these glass candy jars at Dollar Tree for $1.25 each. Similar jars go for way more at Target.
Glass Oil and Vinegar Bottles
Pretty much everyone has olive oil (and/or other types of cooking oil) in their kitchens. Bring a classy touch to your grandparents’ pantry with these glass oil and vinegar bottles for $1.25 each at Dollar Tree. Williams Sonoma sells not much fancier versions of the same product for close to $50!
Picture Frames
Who loves displaying pictures of their family members the most? Grandparents. Consider picking up a picture frame at Dollar Tree, which has an ample array of sizes, each priced at $1.25. You can make this gift magical by placing pics of you and other family members or friends in the frames.
Mini Fairy Garden Treehouses
This one is super cute, especially if your elders have a garden or other outdoor space they like to deck out adorably: spring fairy garden treehouses for $1.25 at Dollar Tree. Even at the ultra-cheap retailer Temu, these types of trinkets go for more money.
Pretty Nitrile-Coated Garden Gloves
Bring a sweet, floral and protective touch to the gardening experience (a wonderful pastime for retirees!) with these nitrile-coated fabric garden gloves at Dollar Tree. A buck twenty-five a pair is a great deal. A two-pair set of far less romantic-looking nitrile gardening gloves goes for $13 on Amazon, which works out to over $6 per pair.
Fairy Garden Mini Figurines
Here’s another great gift for your grandparents’ garden, and one that is versatile. If they like kitschy cuteness around the house (say, on bookshelves or fireplace mantles), they’ll love these fairy garden mini figurines for $1.25 at Dollar Tree.
Tool Bench Safety Gloves
Are grandma and/or grandpa DIY buffs, even when it comes to simple projects? If so, keep their hands protected by buying them these safety gloves at Dollar Tree for $1.25. Or, head to Uline.com and spend far, far more on a pair.
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