10 Cheap Dollar Tree Finds That Retirees Are Obsessed With

Most people wouldn’t be surprised to hear certain Dollar Tree products, like crochet hooks and decorative baskets, are beloved by retirees. But have you considered finds with an underground following like mushroom icons and finger protectors? Not only do retirees save money buying these niche items, but they come in handy more than you might realize. 

GOBankingRates carefully reviewed various Dollar Tree departments to find 10 cheap Dollar Tree items retirees can’t stop buying. Check out the products below and dig into the top fall items smart seniors are stocking up on at the discount retailer.

• Price: $1.50

Organize and store various home goods like holiday decorations inside Essentials harvest round baskets. Each round basket comes in your choice of three rustic colors and has built-in handles on the sides for transportation ease.

• Price: $1.25

Regular GOBankingRates readers know the Crafters Square aluminum crochet hooks are popular with knitters of all ages. This is especially true of retirees since each crochet hook has ergonomic handles for prolonged crafting use. 

As a bonus, they’re much cheaper to buy at Dollar Tree than competing arts and crafts retailers.

• Price: $1.25

Sew anything from sweaters to hats and scarves with Premier Just Chenille yarn. Each bundle comes with a generous 65 yards worth of yarn in pretty colors like light pink, aqua, lemon and much more. 

This yarn is an in-store only purchase, so check in with your local Dollar Tree to see if your preferred color is in stock.

• Price: $1.25

These wooden mushrooms are a cheap, hidden gem at Dollar Tree for hours of crafting fun. Decorate the eight-piece set with your grandkids or paint them solo to accent outdoor décor or other art projects.

• Price: $1.25

Splurge on Inc. metallic brush markers ahead of the holiday season. These inexpensive markers write in a shimmery ink and can be used on a wide variety of surfaces like journal pages and Christmas ornaments. Silver, purple and green colors are available while supplies last.

• Price: $1.25

Protect your fingers while engaging in a variety of tasks and hobbies by wearing these silicone finger protectors. Each three-count set is ideal for wear while sewing, knitting and moving paperwork, like flipping through a magazine or mailing out cards and letters.  

• Price: $1.50

Keep your memory sharp by engaging in the activities inside the Perfect Puzzles activity books. Choose from crossword, word search and mixed puzzle books, each conveniently sized to bring along on your travels or enjoy first thing in the morning with a cup of coffee.

• Price: $1.25

Store your home’s trinkets in style in a Birch and Vine weaving straw basket. Positive reviews for these affordable baskets praise how attractive they look displayed on entryway and coffee tables.

• Price: $1.50

Dollar Tree has an amazing selection of reading glasses to shop from and all at affordable prices unlikely to be matched at an eyewear store. These particular glasses have a reading power of +3.25 and are available in an assorted selection of trendy prints.

• Price: $1.25

Currently, CareAll’s creamy petroleum jelly skin softener has 34 reviews on Dollar Tree’s website — and every single one gives this product five stars.

“A tiny dab goes a long way, so at just $1.25 this jelly keeps frizz in check and adds a natural, presentable shine — often beating pricier serums and oils for everyday use. The result is a soft, manageable finish that feels comfortable and low-fuss, ideal for quick styling or sealing ends. I love this product,” wrote clsims950.

Editor’s note: Prices and availability are accurate as of November 10, 2025, and are subject to change.