7 Holiday Items To Splurge On, Settle For or Skip at Five Below

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Five Below is known for its unique items at low prices — and it’s a great place to find stocking stuffers. But is everything worth spending your money on?

Here are seven holiday items to splurge on, settle for or skip at Five Below.

Also here are some of the best holiday gifts from Five Below.

Items To Splurge On

Inflatable Ornament Arch Christmas Decor

• Price: $20

If you still need some outdoor Christmas decor, this inflatable ornament arch Christmas decor is a steal. Similar decorations are typically much more expensive, even from places like Amazon. The inflatable stands eight feet tall and over eight feet long.

Glittering Christmas Tree Ornaments

• Price: $3

Decorate your Christmas tree on a budget with these affordable glittering Christmas tree ornaments. They come in red, pink and multicolor sets with 21 ornaments. While it may not be the best quality, they’re cheap and easily replaceable if they break.

Build Your Own Gingerbread House Village Kit

• Price: $5

If you want to keep your kids entertained while on holiday break from school, this build-your-own gingerbread house village kit is a great holiday activity. The houses are small, but they’re easier to decorate and put together. Each kit comes with enough supplies to make two gingerbread houses, including mini gumdrops, shaped candy pieces, pre-made icing and a decorating tip.

Items To Settle For

Christmas Tree

• Price: $5.55

It’s not the best quality, but the four-foot-tall Christmas tree — available in green or white — is only $5.55. Alyssa Gautieri, associate lifestyle editor at Good Housekeeping, purchased and reviewed the tree and found that it still has an impressive number of branches. However, you’ll need to spend at least 15 to 20 minutes fluffing up the branches. This is a good option for small spaces or kids’ bedrooms.

Tinsel Christmas Garland

• Price: $3

Similar to the artificial tree, Five Below’s Christmas garland may not be the best quality, but it’s a good option if you want to decorate your home on a budget. Each garland is nine feet long and comes in six sparkling colors. It only costs $3, so you can grab several to decorate your entire home.

Items To Skip

Christmas Gift Wrapping Paper

• Price: $1

The wrapping paper at Five Below has cute designs, but the quality may not be up to par. The wrapping paper may be thin and tear easily and you can find highly-rated alternatives at stores like Target for the same low price.

Dog Toys

• Price: $3 to $5

Five Below sellers a variety of holiday-themed dog toys, but they may not last long. Many shoppers have warned against giving dog toys from Five Below, as pets can rip them apart or swallow small pieces, as previously reported by GOBankingRates.

_{Editor’s note: Pricing and availability may vary depending on location.}

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