Dollar Tree: 5 Best Buys for Your Money in Late Fall

The leaves are starting to turn. Queues at your local coffee shop are filled with people clamoring for their pumpkin spice lattes. The multiplexes are getting ready for their horror flick revivals as the retail outlets are decking the halls. It’s time to get ready for fall — specifically, late fall — without breaking your budget.

The changing of seasons brings new needs, for everything from decor to groceries and all the practical goods in between. While you may think the best way to prepare for the shift toward the chillier months involves hitting up all the big-box retailers, you’d be surprised to find that the aisles of Dollar Tree have so much of what you need for the season.

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Is there anything that conveys the warmth of late fall like the scent of apple cinnamon? The team at Dollar Tree seems to agree that nothing else really does, since it’s offering a new apple cinnamon linen and room spray to help you make every room, down to every pillow, smell like autumn. For only $1.25 for an 8-ounce bottle, you can get one for all the rooms in your house.

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Late fall comes with its fair share of festivities. Whether you’re hosting a cozy dinner or looking for something necessary to bring to the Friendsgiving party (that isn’t another store-bought pastry), you’d do well to get these adorable napkins with pumpkins and sunflowers for only $1.25.

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These autumnal-themed oven mitts and potholders, complete with lovely painted images of pumpkins, serve two functions. They not only protect your hands during the holiday cooking but also serve as perfect kitchen decor for the season. Only $1.25 each, these items give you a lot of value for a low price.

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For many people, late fall is a prelude to the broader holiday season, and the day after Thanksgiving kicks off prime decorating season. Why not get started with these adorable snowmen ornaments? Trim your tree with these glittery cuties. With a two-pack priced at only $1.25, you can get all three individual sets — many times over — quite easily.

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Versatile enough to serve as decor throughout the end of the fall season or function as a centerpiece for your Thanksgiving table, these beautiful floral arrangements bring elegance to your home. Only $1.25 each, they come in several different colors, with corresponding flowers. Whether you choose to get one, or give every room in your home a taste of autumnal chic, you’ll enjoy great beauty at a great value.