7 Dollar Tree Items East Coast Retirees Should Stock Up On Before Winter Hits
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Winter hits different in retirement depending on the part of the country you’re in. Retirees on the East Coast typically can expect significant cold, snow, ice and sleet once winter fully takes hold.
To get ahead of the brutal cold and cozy up in your home, there are some great Dollar Tree items to stock up on now, when you don’t mind going to the store, before the weather turns gloomy and the roads are hard to drive.
While prices and items can vary from location to location, here are seven items you’ll want to have on hand aplenty before winter hits.
Snugadoo Soft Christmas Crew Socks
Keep your tootsies toasty in one of these adorable pairs of Snugadoo ladies Christmas crew socks. You can choose from one of six holiday styles, from Christmas trees to reindeer and more — your feet will be too comfy to care which one. Each pair is $1.25, but winter warmth is priceless.
Cooking Concepts Loaf Pans
Why spend a lot on pricey loaves of bread when you can make your own in these affordable Cooking Concepts loaf pans, which are 8.5 by 4.5 by 2.5 inches? From regular savory bread to sweet banana or zucchini and a dozen variations in between, bread is easy to make, filling and, for a bonus, it makes your house smell so good. These and other cooking pans are available at Dollar Tree for $1.25 each.
Healthy Choice Chicken With Rice Soup
Winter is the perfect time of year for breaking out your savory, filling soups. While homemade soup is always superior, when you just don’t have time or ingredients on hand to make it from scratch, you can take advantage of Dollar Tree’s soup offerings. Try healthy brands like this 15-ounce can ofHealthy Choice Chicken with Rice Soup, as well as good old-fashioned Campbell’s for lunches and dinners that will warm your belly and hearth.
Nature’s House Creamy Peanut Butter
Nobody wants to run to the store on a cold winter’s evening for a last minute ingredient. It’s a great idea to keep foods on hand that are shelf stable for a long time, as well. This 10-ounce container of Nature’s House Creamy Peanut Butter is great for making sandwiches, topped on bananas or apples for a healthy treat or mixed into cookies for a dessert. You can’t go wrong at just $1.25 per jar.
Hungry Jack Complete Original Pancake Mix
Keeping with the theme of warm food on cold days, start your winter mornings right with one of the most affordable breakfast foods around, pancakes. This Hungry Jack pancake mix can make as many pancakes as you can eat for the super low price of just $1.25. Check out your local Dollar Tree for syrups and jams, as well, to complete a hearty but tasty morning meal.
Juncture Solid Color Fashion Scarves
Don’t sacrifice style as you layer on warm clothes in winter’s chill. Cozy scarves can often be dull and clunky. Let a pop of color or timeless elegance grace your collar with one of these Juncture fashion scarves in red, navy blue, black or gray. Each scarf is 63 by 13.75 inches. You can take these home for just $1.25 each.
Baking Supplies
Winter is the best time for getting into the baking spirit, be that holiday goodies or just to warm up your table. Almost any baking supply you could possibly need is available, but look into basics like this 2-pound bag of Nancy Jane all purpose flour, a 1-pound box of Domino granulated sugar and 48-count container of Caterer’s Corner foil baking cups.
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