5 Items Retirees Should Buy at Dollar Tree Before Summer Ends

Dollar Tree’s summer inventory is starting to sell out, but retirees still have opportunities to save money on essentials to use throughout the coming months if they shop now.

The summer season will be over soon so don’t wait much longer to go shopping! From solar-powered lanterns to tote bags, here are our five recommended buys for retirees.

• Price: $1.25

Enjoy the time spent outside in the backyard and garden without getting covered in pesty bug bites. 

This six-count package of citronella incense sticks have been praised by Dollar Tree shoppers for their long burn time and coverage from mosquitos and other bugs.

• Price: $1.25

We’re not surprised to see these summer pitchers selling out quickly at Dollar Tree. Their inexpensive price tags and ability to be used and reused for all your favorite cool beverages makes it easy to add one to your shopping budget. Choose from four transparent colors while supplies last.

• Price: $1.25

Summer may be wrapping up, but you can put these fruit-shaped bowls to work displaying all your precious trinkets year-round at home. Pick from strawberry, watermelon or pineapple shapes for use on end tables, mantles and as centerpieces on dining room tables.

• Price: $5

One of our favorite things about reusable tote bags is you get your money’s worth no matter what the season. Add beachy flair to your next grocery run or farmers market visit with these tote bags to pack up all your purchases. 

• Price: $5

Add a decorative touch to your porch or steps this fall with these solar lanterns from Garden Collection. Each features a pillar candle inside and charges by sunlight during the day to stay lit up throughout the evening. 

Dollar Tree shopper “Thesequinhanger” left a review remarking about electric bill savings that come from using these aesthetically pleasing lanterns. “These lanterns are absolutely incredible. I bought 10 to light up my steps to save money. They turn themselves off and charge during the day. At night, they automatically turn themselves on.”

Editor’s note: Prices and availability are accurate as of Aug. 15, 2025, and are subject to change.