Dollar Tree: Best Items To Buy in Each Month of the Year
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You can pretty much bank on Dollar Tree always having the best variety of affordable items throughout the entire year. Though the inventory might differ slightly depending on location, what doesn’t fluctuate wildly are the price points. Nearly every item at Dollar Tree hovers around $1.25, which makes stocking up while saving a staple for savvy shoppers each month.
Just as the early bird gets the worm, the early shopper gets the best deal. By knowing precisely what to buy at Dollar Tree, and when, you can save both money and time each payday, season, holiday or celebration. Here are the best items to get at Dollar Tree each month of the year.
January: Stock Up on Valentine’s Day Sweets
Just when you hit January you may think you are done with holidays for a while, but around the corner is another big one — and if you forget about it, it may result in a cold shoulder from your partner. Instead of paying high prices at retailers or grocery stores, stock up early on name-brand candy and other sweets for your sweet.
It’s the thought that really counts here as you will have stayed well within your budget while indulging the one you love. Doing so early no less can save you the money and the stress of other places running out of seasonally-themed sweets — and all for around $1.25 each.
- Candy Heart Boxes
- Smarties Love Heart Candies
- Russell Stover Valentine’s Day Milk Chocolate Marshmallow Heart
- Mike and Ike Original Fruits Conversation Hearts
- Warheads Valentine’s Day Gummy Hearts
February: Get Ready for Some Football
Not only can you finish up buying Valentine’s Day candy if you forget to stock up in January, but February is also the time to get ready for Super Bowl Sunday.
You can buy everything from party plates and platters to football-themed decor, all of which are cheap and cheerful. At just $1.25, items like Game Day-approved plastic covers help keep tables free from mess but also dress up your event as if you spent a lot of money.
March: Hop to Dollar Tree To Fill Your Easter Basket
Not only can you get favorite seasonal treats like Reese’s milk chocolate peanut butter egg-shaped candies for everyone’s Easter baskets, but you can also get a variety of toys for $1.25.
In fact, you can put all of these goodies together in an Easter-themed plastic pail also priced at $1.25. That way, you have everyone covered who is coming to your egg hunt without having to hunt for the best deals — all in one convenient stop.
April: Get Graduation Prepped for Party Season
No matter the theme for the graduation party, the graduate in your life will appreciate having all their party needs covered.
For example, Dollar Tree offers patterned floral leis in multicolored designs with each lei priced at $1.25. They are great for all your guests during the graduation season, as well as similarly themed napkins, plates and other decor.
May: Look Out for Cookouts
Not only is May filled with spring celebrations like weddings and barbecues, but it is also the right time to fully line your pantry with all your outdoor party needs. Dollar Tree has everything you need for themed celebrations or backyard bashes. For just $1.25 you can get:
- Cooking Concepts Deluxe Slotted BBQ Spatula
- Cooking Concepts Red Deli Baskets
- Gold Medal Enriched Hamburger Buns
June: Grow Your Garden Supplies
June is the start of summer and the perfect time to get everything you need for your garden without uprooting your finances. For example, you can snag items like the Garden Collection Solar Hook Lantern for $1.25. This lantern is perfect for your summer garden or to simply light your yard with some ambiance.
There are also vintage-style solar-powered lanterns for the same price. These inexpensive beauties are a great way to shed light on any of your outdoor spaces without spending a fortune or worrying about finding a plug.
July: Greeting Cards
If you are someone who likes to send a greeting card for birthdays, holidays and other occasions, then you may have noticed that the price of this paper has gone up significantly. That is in every store except Dollar Tree.
Greeting cards here are still just $1, which means you can load up on a wide variety of cards to send to friends and family.
August: Cleaning Products
Where cleaning products at other retailers such as Walmart or Target can run you between $5 to $10, at Dollar Tree you can clean up on products for just $1.25.
Lemi-Shine disinfecting wipes are a steal at this price, as you get 75 wipes to clean up your kitchen or around the house. Don’t miss out on other cleaning products either — you simply can’t beat the price for battling any mess in your home.
September: Jump Into Pumpkin Season
Once fall hits, the scent of pumpkin spice seems to waft through every vendor’s vent. Your house can smell the same with Rejoice Gel Pumpkin Spice Air Freshener for $1.25.
Before entering spooky season, decorating for fall is a must and nothing says that more than fall decor. Dollar Tree has the perfect assortment of pumpkin and harvest decorations, such as carveable foam pumpkins for $1.25 that are a great DIY decoration for you and the family to get into the spirit.
October: Spooky Items at Non-Scary Prices
No one wants to spend a severed arm and a leg on skeleton decorations that are only used for a few days a year. However, you might be much more inclined to invest in Halloween and other fall decorations if the price point is usually around $1.25 but doesn’t exceed $5. Here are the best items to buy at Dollar Tree in October:
- Assorted Reusable Harvest Printed Bowls: $1.25
- DIY Large 3D Harvest Themed Decorations: $1.25
- Halloween Throw Pillows: $5
November: Don’t Hold Off on Holiday Preparations
You can never be too prepared for all of the holiday gatherings, dinner parties and happy hours you’ll be hosting throughout the holiday season. November is the perfect time to stock up on party necessities such as disposable plates, napkins, cutlery and more. However, just because they are disposable doesn’t mean they have to look cheap.
Dollar Tree has great options to save on not only clean-up and cash, but also give your table arrangements a bit more pizzazz. For instance, you can get Antique Gold Plastic Charger Plates With Beaded Rims for $1.25, which gives your holiday settings some festive flair.
December: It’s Beginning To Look a Lot Like Christmas
You don’t want to wait until the last minute to save on your Christmas or holiday decorations. Dollar Tree is a one-stop shop for your festive and decorating needs.
For example, one of the best deals around is the Christmas House Christmas Pillowcases — sold here for just $1.25 each.
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