Best $25 To Spend at Dollar Tree, Costco and More This Spring

There’s a lot to buy during the spring season, like cleaning supplies, cooking essentials and travel must-haves. Because there’s so much to shop for, it’s easy to wind up overspending instead of saving money on these items (and many more we didn’t even mention).

Luckily, GOBankingRates has done the legwork in finding the best ways to spend $25 at Costco, Dollar Tree, Walmart and Aldi this spring. We’re bundling up our top recommendations from each store: Keep this listicle handy for all your spring essentials at a fraction of the price.

• Price: $1.25

How often does the garbage disposal get considered as part of your spring cleaning efforts? Put Dollar Tree’s foaming garbage disposal cleaner to work and pocket the savings. For just $1.25, you’ll receive two pouches of clean citrus scented cleaner that deep cleans disposals and drain pipes.

• Price: $12.98

It’s always a good idea to keep trash bags on hand, whether you’re on a spring cleaning kick or need to clean up after hosting a graduation lunch or birthday party. This 30-count set of heavy duty trash bags from Hefty is so popular with Walmart shoppers that more than 100 people had purchased it online as of April 8.

• Price: $1.25

Organize all sorts of paperwork, from tax records to mail, in style with a wire basket tray. These Dollar Tree fan favorites are available in black or gold and look much more expensive than their affordable price tag lets on.

• Price: $7.97

Traveling this spring? Your wallet will thank you twice for buying the Lolë belt bag at Costco — once because the price is right and twice because it ensures protecting your wallet and other valuables from theft on-the-go. 

Each belt bag features a main compartment with three mesh interior compartments, a zipper-secured back pocket and an adjustable strap for a comfortable fit.

• Price: $13.76

It never hurts to keep a spare muffin pan on hand, especially if you plan on baking lots of muffins and cupcakes this spring. 

Available online at Walmart, these 12-count pans feature a festive confetti print and a nonstick design so you won’t have to worry about peeling your baked goods free from the pan.

• Price: $1.25

From dining room table centerpieces during Easter dinner to tasteful arrangements for wedding receptions, stock up on a few of these cylinder vases while they’re still in stock at Dollar Tree.

“Bought these for my wedding, and they were the perfect size and shape. For the price, I was happy with the product,” wrote Nichole P in a five-star review.

• Price: $4.95

The final touch to a spotless space is a scented candle, of course! Choose from the three varieties available at Aldi from the Huntington Home brand. Each candle comes with three wicks for a brighter glow and an even better fragrance in your choice of gardenia, vanilla or tropical escape.

Editor’s note: Prices and availability are accurate as of April 9, 2025, and are subject to change.