5 Dollar Tree Items Middle-Class Retirees Need for November
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November is almost upon us and that means it’s time to get serious about fall. And don’t forget about November’s favorite holiday: Thanksgiving! Dollar Tree has surprisingly solid options for hosting without overspending on your fixed income.
Here are five Dollar Tree finds that cover Thanksgiving essentials and fall comfort at prices that work for retirement budgets.
Thanksgiving Dinner Essentials Bundle
- Price: $4 total
Dollar Tree has your Thanksgiving basics covered with Campbell’s Turkey Gravy ($1.25), Idahoan Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes ($1.50), and Del Monte French Style Green Beans ($1.25). All three together cost just $4.
The Campbell’s gravy is made with real turkey stock and works perfectly over potatoes and turkey. One reviewer called the Idahoan mashed potatoes “my favorite instant” and stocks up whenever they find them. The green beans work great in casseroles, and at these prices you can afford to keep extras on hand.
Udderly Smooth Hand Cream
- Price: $1.25
November means dry hands from cold weather and constant dishwashing during holiday prep. Dollar Tree carries several hand cream options that work surprisingly well for the price, but we really love Udderly Smooth Hand Cream.
Keeping hands moisturized matters more as you age, when skin gets thinner and drier. At $1.25 per tube, you can keep hand cream in multiple locations — kitchen, bathroom, bedside table, car — without guilt.
Harvest Maple Leaf Dish
- Price: $1.50
This maple leaf-shaped dish adds a festive touch to your autumnal table without looking cheap. Use it for butter, cranberry sauce, nuts or small appetizers.
The dish has five-star reviews and costs $1.50 versus $5-$10 for similar seasonal serving pieces at home stores. After Thanksgiving, use it throughout fall or as a catch-all dish by the front door.
Wooden Pumpkin Tabletop Sign
- Price: $1.50
Fall decor shouldn’t eat into your grocery budget. This wooden pumpkin-shaped tabletop sign has five-star reviews and adds seasonal charm for just $1.50.
Bonus: It’s substantial enough to look intentional rather than cheap, and you can keep it out through Thanksgiving. Compare that to $8 to $15 for similar wooden signs at craft stores.
Carvable Foam Pumpkin
- Price: $1.50
If you enjoy decorating for fall but don’t want the mess of real pumpkins, these foam pumpkins are perfect. At $1.50 each, you can buy several to create a pumpkin display on your porch or dining table. They last year after year, unlike real pumpkins that rot within weeks. One reviewer gave them 4.3 stars, noting they’re good quality for the price.
Editor’s note: Pricing is accurate as of Oct. 28, 2025. Pricing and availability are subject to change.
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