7 Dollar Tree Items Retirees Need To Buy in Summer 2025

It’s not a bad idea to stock up on summer essentials that your local Dollar Tree offers to make sure you are locked and loaded for all the backyard barbecues, long holiday weekend celebrating with your family and friends and more. There is a wide variety of seasonal favorites from footwear to themed dinnerware, and every item comes with Dollar Tree’s signature low pricing to ensure retirees on every budget or fixed income are saving money well equipped for the summer heat.

Going on a Dollar Tree shopping run this weekend? Add these eight items to your Dollar Tree shopping list for a sunnier outlook with your summer retirement budget.

• Price: $1.25

Reviews from Dollar Tree shoppers highly recommend buying at least one pair (if not more) of Juncture’s adult slides. 

This medium-sized footwear comes in black, blue, pink and gray colors and can be worn outside by the pool or in the backyard as well as inside as house shoes. Five-star reviews highlight how lightweight and comfortable the slides are to wear, as well as easy to clean if they get dirty.

• Price: $3

Protect your skin from the sunlight as you garden, go for a walk or head to the beach or pool in a ladies’ straw hat. Each hat is designed with a wide brim and black ribbon detailing with one size that fits most.

• Price: $5

We’ve previously recommended the beach printed tote bags as one of Dollar Tree’s best buys because of their sheer versatility. 

Pack up essentials for a trip to the beach or put these totes to use carrying groceries at the store or farmers’ market, bringing along to park outings and picnics or toting a haul of books from the library. Choose from four festive prints while supplies last.

• Price: $1.25

These affordably priced fruit-shaped bowls are perfect for hosting parties and portioning out appetizers for guests or using to display summer-themed knick-knacks, like a seashell collection, around the home.

Pick from strawberry, watermelon or pineapple shapes, or shop all three and pay $3.75.

• Price: $1.25

These summer print trays are a must for retirees hosting get-togethers or small parties this summer. 

Each tray comes in four fun prints, like watermelon or sea turtles, and has handles to make it easy to transport trays from table to table or room to room. You can even enjoy them solo as a surface to support your favorite lunch or dinner as you dine out on the patio or terrace. 

• Price: $1.25

Cherish every wonderful memory made this summer with Special Moments’ bamboo photo frames. 

Each frame holds photos measuring 5×7 inches and is available in gold or silver finish. 

Add a few to your shopping cart if you’re attending several special events like weddings, baby showers, graduations or trips you’ve been planning well before entering into retirement.

• Price: $1.25

Bring the tropical paradise vibes to your home with these luau goblets. 

Pour your favorite cocktail or mocktail into each sturdy, plastic glass without worrying that you may accidentally drop or break the glass. Each goblet comes with a decorative flower and is available in four styles, including blue, pink, green and gold. Stock up on a few glasses at this low price for friends and loved ones visiting and toast to incredible summer nights ahead.

Heather Taylor contributed to the reporting for this piece.

Editor’s note: Prices and availability are accurate as of July 17, 2025, and are subject to change.