17 Best Items To Buy at Dollar Tree for Less Than $5

There’s no shortage of great items you can buy at Dollar Tree for under $5. The 17 items we’re recommending come from a wide range of departments like art supplies, groceries, personal care and more. Every item is priced for $3 or less to ensure shoppers save the most money, too.

Take a look at what made our list and check out which Dollar Tree buys outshine Target’s in terms of price and quality.

• Price: $1.25

If there’s one item shoppers should always buy at Dollar Tree, it’s party supplies. Gift bags, like these large holographic bags, are affordably priced and roomy enough to store larger presents inside.

• Price: $3

The Jot watercolor pad is available in-store only, but it’s worth visiting your local Dollar Tree to see if it’s in stock. Shoppers praise this 24-sheet pad for its excellent texture and durability, especially for beginners.

• Price: $1.25

Whether you’re learning to crochet or just need a new pair of hooks, consider investing in Crafter’s Square crochet hooks. These hooks are much cheaper at Dollar Tree compared to arts and crafts retailers and have ergonomic handles for comfort in prolonged use.

• Price: $1.25

Don’t overlook Crafter’s Square soft beads for your next jewelry-making or crafting project. These 15-count beads have been complimented for being easy to string and for their high-quality appearance.

• Price: $1.25

Dollar Tree is famous for its selection of affordably priced worsted yarn. Shoppers can find a variety of colors, including moss, ballet slipper pink, sherbet and more, for purchase in-store only.

• Price: $1.50

It’s a win-win for your wallet to shop for Surefresh containers. 

Each three-count container set comes with lids, meaning shoppers only pay 50 cents per container. Positive reviews from shoppers praise the secure fit of the lids and that the containers don’t stain easily.

• Price: $1.25

Frame pictures of special moments and milestones in these rustic photo frames. 

Every frame is designed for photos measuring 3.5 x 5 inches. A placard is included to include extra notes, like the date or a thoughtful caption.

• Price: $1.25

“These little baskets are absolutely amazing!” wrote Pookie0420 in a five-star review about Birch and Vine’s weaving baskets. “I have one on my entryway table and it’s beautiful.”

• Price: $1.50

Keep your space dust-free with budget-friendly microfiber dusters. Each duster has a handle long enough to extend to hard-to-reach spots like window blinds and shelves.

• Price: $3

Shoppers swear by Odoban’s disinfectant spray to kill odors on everything from your laundry to pet bedding. At $3 per bottle, it’s a lot cheaper than similar antimicrobial sprays from name-brands.

• Price: $1.25

Add a five-count bag of Inc Forma ballpoint pens to your shopping cart. These pens are perfect for writing while at work or at school and have been complimented in five-star reviews for writing smoothly and being easy to grip.

• Price: $1.25

Where else but Dollar Tree can you score a 72-count pack of baby wipes for $1.25? 

And from an established name brand, no less! Add a package to your shopping cart to keep handy in diaper bags, at home and stored in cars or strollers.

• Price: $1.25

ValuHealth ibuprofen caplets have been compared to Motrin in terms of their overall effectiveness for pain relief. They’re also much cheaper than Motrin costs anywhere from $7 to $10 at big-box retailers and drugstores.

• Price: $1.25

Personal Care’s African black soap is an under-the-radar Dollar Tree buy that savvy shoppers can’t get enough of. 

Made with nourishing shea butter, this inexpensive soap has been praised for how well it works with sensitive and acne-prone skin.

• Price: $1.25

Described by shoppers as “Holy Grail hair ties,” these athletic comfort headbands are worth adding to your shopping cart. Each three-count pack is soft and stretchy and works well on all hair types.

• Price: $1.25

Infinitely cheaper than most cheddar-flavored cracker brands on the market, Stauffer’s crackers also come in delightful whale shapes.

• Price: $1.50

Dollar Tree’s strawberry preserves are one of the discount retailer’s best deals hidden in plain sight. Regardless of brand, you’ll pay several dollars more for a 16-ounce jar of this tasty strawberry spread anywhere else.

Editor’s note: Prices and availability are accurate as of November 3, 2025, and are subject to change.