8 Fall Essentials To Buy at Big Lots To Save Money

Summer is coming to a close, and that means it’s time to get cozy! Of course, most of us are on a budget these days and need to get into the autumn groove at a discount. That’s where Big Lots comes in!

GOBankingRates took a deep dive into the discount superstore’s best items to stock up on in time for fall. Here are eight must-have items to pick up on your next Big Lots run.

Nothing says “welcome fall” quite like a festive wreath on your front door. This Harvest Home 24-inch wreath is a steal at $19.99. This wreath combines classic autumn elements like pumpkins, leaves and berries — and will look downright autumnal on your front door. 

For just $6.99, you can add a touch of rustic charm to your fall décor with this 20-inch straw bale. At 53% less than elsewhere, it’s perfect for creating outdoor displays or as a base for indoor arrangements. Use it to showcase pumpkins, gourds or fall flowers for an instant autumnal vibe.

Nothing says fall quite like the rich, comforting flavor of maple. The Dare maple premium crème cookies are a perfect seasonal treat to indulge in during chilly autumn days, and they’re only $2.19 for a 10.6-ounce box.

Shaped like charming maple leaves and made with real maple syrup, they’re ideal for enjoying during lunch, snack time or, hey, why not dinner if you’re feeling lazy, fall-style. At this price, you might want to stock up for the entire season!

Bring the colors of fall indoors with the rust oak and maple leaves chain garland, priced at $6.99 — 42% less than elsewhere. This versatile garland can be draped over mantels, wrapped around banisters or used as a table runner to add a festive touch to any room in your home.

Create a cozy ambiance with the Harvest Home pumpkin, leaf and berry candle centerpiece, priced at $29.99 This beautiful centerpiece combines the warm glow of LED candles with classic fall elements, making it perfect for dining tables, coffee tables or mantels.

Set the mood for fall with a set of mini orange and yellow lights, featuring 50 lights for just $4.99 — 58% less than elsewhere. These warm-toned lights are perfect for adding a cozy glow to your autumn décor, whether strung around a mantel, woven through a garland or used to illuminate outdoor spaces.

No fall décor is complete without the scent of pumpkin spice. The Autumn Comfort pumpkin spice two-wick candle, priced at $6.99 — 30% less than elsewhere — will fill your home with the comforting aroma of autumn, and its pumpkin-shaped frosted jar will fit right in with your other fall decorations. At 12 ounces, this candle will most definitely last throughout the season.

Add a pop of fall color to any room with these orange pumpkin bowl fillers, priced at $6.99 — 46% less than elsewhere. These versatile decorations can be used to fill bowls, vases or baskets or just scattered across a table, creating instant autumn vignettes throughout your home.