5 Items To Get at Dollar Tree for Fourth of July That Cost Way More at Target

The Fourth of July is a peak summertime celebration, a chance for people to come together with friends and family over barbecues and picnics. To get a wide range of the right gear, from outdoor equipment to food containers to the delicious snacks themselves, you might think you have to head over to a big-box retailer like Target. 

If you’re already anticipating waiting in the long lines and watching the charges go higher and higher like fireworks — because it feels impossible to go into Target for just one thing — you’re actually in luck. Going to Dollar Tree instead of Target can help you find all those hot items without spending the cool, hard cash. 

Looking to add some light and beauty to your backyard this summer? Whether you’re hoping to wow the guests at your Fourth of July party or simply to brighten up your garden, you can try some solar lights. 

At Dollar Tree, you have a host of options, from floral-shaped LED lights to solar crackle lights, for only $1.25. However, the options available at Target are generally costlier, with cheaper lights starting at $10 and more expensive choices reaching $86.99. 

If you’re going to be grilling up those juicy, crowd-pleasing steaks, you’ll definitely need knives that are capable of cutting through them. At Dollar Tree, you can get a two-pack of stainless steel steak knives for only $1.25. 

Even if you need to buy several sets to complete the settings at your dinner party, you’ll still spend less than you could getting an eight-pack of steak knives at Target, which would run you between $16.99 and $49.99. 

Deodorant might not seem like a Fourth of July must-have. But if you’re spending time out in crowds — or frankly, with yourself — in the summer swelter, you’ll be glad you have it. 

Whether you’re in the mood for a solid, no muss-no fuss deodorant or want a little whiff of florals, you can find the right deodorant at Dollar Tree for $1.25. Getting a deodorant at Target will cost you more, from $3.99 for basic brands to upwards of $12.99 for specialty brands. 

Spending summer on the go doesn’t mean you shouldn’t stay hydrated. Many people prefer to get their H2O in fine style with travel mugs that carry a lot of water (or, realistically, iced coffee) while looking fantastic. 

At Dollar Tree, you can find travel mugs from basic brightly colored models to ombre bottles with encouraging hydration marks for only $1.25. Meanwhile, at Target, water bottles can be priced from $9.99 to $39.99. 

From party decor to lighting up the home after power outages related to summer storms, to simply keeping your home cozy, jar candles are summer essentials. At Dollar Tree, you can find simple jar candles for only $1.25. If you’re shopping for a candle at Target, you can expect to spend anywhere between $5 and $14.