11 $5 Items at Dollar Tree That Are Worth the Money

Do you ever shop “More Choices” at Dollar Tree? This selection includes various products for $5 in toy, home, apparel and more departments. The prices may be a little more expensive, but the discount retailer promises shoppers still save money and get the best possible value.

GOBankingRates reviewed these $5 items and uncovered the most beloved products by fans who swear they’re worth every penny. Consider adding these $5 items to your Dollar Tree shopping cart.

• Price: $5

If you spot a Jot top bound sketchbook at your nearest Dollar Tree, buy it. 

This sketchbook comes highly reviewed by artists for its quality. And because it’s an in-store only item, the only major complaint from shoppers is frustration that it’s not available to buy online.

• Price: $5

Kinder Bueno mini chocolates bites are not only delicious, but they’re a bargain at Dollar Tree. The same brand of chocolate candy costs much more to buy at Walmart and Target.

• Price: $5

You can’t go wrong shopping for plus-size leggings from Juncture Collections by Juncture. These affordable leggings come highly praised by shoppers for the soft material used and comfortable fit.

• Price: $5

Available in several pretty patterns, these printed plastic shower curtains are a great value for the price and fantastic quality according to reviewers.

• Price: $5

We’re incredibly impressed with this premium plastic cutlery value pack. Each 144-count box includes 48 plastic forks, 48 spoons and 48 knives. It’s like shopping for bulk plasticware at a warehouse club, but a lot cheaper.

• Price: $5

Load up these plastic storage baskets with everything from excess pillows and bedding to toys and books in children’s playrooms. Each basket comes with two carrying handles on the sides to make transporting from room to room a breeze.

• Price: $5

These woven straw baskets are perfect to keep in living areas for safekeeping home essentials to displaying seasonal filler.

“These are so cute to have around. I purchased these for my vanity and the coffee table to hold all our remotes. Can’t beat the price & the quality,” wrote Tiffany 23464.

• Price: $5

Most five-gallon storage containers tend to cost much more than $5 if you shopped anywhere but Dollar Tree. As an added bonus, shoppers receive a snap-lock lid with their tote to keep items secured inside.

• Price: $5

Play-Doh’s foodie play sets make great, inexpensive gifts for kids on their birthdays and during the holiday season. Shop an assortment of kitchen themes while supplies last.

• Price: $5

Swap out a more expensive building block name-brand for Make-It Blocks in construction store sets.

“Great building block sets for the small price,” wrote Daviy74. “The pieces snap together nice and tight with no issues.”

• Price: $5

These bauble candles look so much more luxe than $5. Each is available in four rich scents and a jewel tone glass jar to enjoy for additional use long after the candle has burned.

Editor’s note: Prices and availability are accurate as of Sept. 26, 2025, and are subject to change.