13 Dollar Tree Bargains Every Shopper Can Grab for Under $20

What’s the best value on a $20 budget at Dollar Tree? After reviewing countless products for sale, GOBankingRates narrowed it down to 13 items rookie and regular shoppers alike should always buy from the discount retailer. 

Our selections are priced for $2 or less apiece (saving money is always top of mind!) and available across a wide range of departments including grocery, health and wellness, and party planning. 

In other $20 budgeting news, see the Dollar Tree haul that looks just like Williams-Sonoma but cost much less.

• Price: $1.25

Dollar Tree’s spice brands are among the cheapest you’ll find for sale anywhere and friendly to individuals with dietary restrictions. If you can no longer have salt, try Colonna salt-free garlic and herb seasoning. It adds plenty of flavor to pasta, casseroles and pizza for an unbeatable price.

• Price: $1.25

New parents looking for a break in baby expenses have found it in Fisher Price’s baby wipes. These wipes are scented like aloe vera and chamomile and come in a 72-count pack — now that’s a deal worth stocking up on!

• Price: $1.25

If the price of name-brand aspirin is out of pocket, it’s worth it to switch to a generic brand like ValuHealth. Their ibuprofen comes with 40 caplets in every bottle, and is safe to use since it’s FDA-regulated.

• Price: $1.25

Pick up a few containers of this XtraCare hand cream during your next shopping run. This inexpensive dry skin relief provides nourishment to chapped or and cracked hands. It’s a great buy for anyone who works outdoors or in a profession where they’re regularly washing their hands.

• Price: $1.25

XtraCare’s hydro plus water gel is a fairly new arrival that’ ha’s been compared to the Neutrogena brand as a cheaper skincare dupe.

According to five-star reviews, this gel is refreshing to wear and works instantly to hydrate skin without spending a small fortune.

• Price: $1.25

Is it cheaper to buy Colgate icy blast toothpaste and mouthwash from Dollar Tree or Target? The answer is Dollar Tree by a landslide. The same 2-in-1 product retails at Target for a whopping $4.99 each.

• Price: $1.25

If you see Inc Forma ballpoint pens on the shelves, get them. These wildly popular pens match quantity (five pens in every pack) with quality since they write smoothly and are comfortable to grip.

• Price: $1.25

We wouldn’t dream of writing a “best of Dollar Tree” roundup without Crafter’s Square crochet hooks! Not only are these hooks much cheaper than name-brands, but their ergonomic handles make them comfortable to hold onto for longer crochet sessions.

The hooks are so popular that Dollar Tree shoppers recommend buying them in bulk online if you can’t find the hooks in-store. For $30, you can purchase a case of 24 crochet hooks.

• Price: $1.25

Let your inner creative take over in the pages of a Jot sketchbook. This inexpensive sketchbook features 30 sheets of high-quality paper to draw in using pencils or other coloring tools.

• Price: $1.50

Drain Rooter’s plastic drain snakes are one of Dollar Tree’s many hidden gems.

These household tools work quickly to pull out hair and debris clogged in drains, and can even be reused. Keep a few handy for bathrooms and kitchens to unclog drains on your own rather than call a pricey plumber.

• Price: $1.50

Name-brand preserves can cost as much as $4 or more at the local supermarket. Pocket the savings and pick up strawberry preserves from Dollar Tree instead. These preserves come highly recommended by shoppers who love the taste and how every jar is made with real fruit ingredients.

• Price: $1.50

Grab a box of Surefresh snack bags for packing school lunches. It’s highly unlikely you’ll find a 50-count set of bags (with a zipper seal to open and close) at a lower price anywhere else.

• Price: $2.00

It’s always a good idea to shop for party supplies at Dollar Tree. Helium balloons, like this happy birthday watercolor design, are cheap enough to stock up on in-store or bulk-buy online.

Remember: Any balloons purchased online arrive uninflated. Make sure to call your nearest store location and ensure they have enough helium to inflate the balloons before heading over.

Disclaimer: Prices and availability accurate as of Jan. 29, 2026 and subject to change. All imagery sourced from DollarTree.com.