5 Target Items Retirees Should Buy for Under $20 This February
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Jake Safane
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Jenna Klaverweiden
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With the brutal winter much of the country has experienced so far, you might be looking for some small ways to bring some figurative warmth into your home.
Retirees, however, often have to be careful with splurges, as they may not have much budget flexibility if they’re living on a fixed income or carefully drawing down retirement savings. Still, there are lots of little delights you can find at Target this month for under $20.
Drizzilicious Drizzled Mini Rice Cake Variety Pack
- Price: $12.99
If you want to indulge in a sweet treat to try to give yourself a little mood boost while still being mindful of your health and wallet, this 15-pack of mini rice cakes is a great pick. You might assume that rice cakes are bland, but these ones have a sweet glaze that makes them irresistible. At the same time, the ingredient list includes some better-for-you inputs like quinoa, flax and chia. And each bag in this variety pack has 90 calories with a range of 3 to 5 grams of sugar.
OWYN Dairy-Free Protein Shake
- Price: $7.99Â
Even if you’re not lifting heavy weights, it’s important to keep consuming protein, especially to try to ward off muscle loss that can occur as you age. While there are lots of options for ready-to-drink protein shakes, this is a great pick if you’re looking to balance taste, price and a relatively simple ingredient list. A four-pack costs $7.99, so each one costs about $2. Instead of potentially spending more than that on a coffee for a midday boost, consider trying one of these shakes with 20 grams of protein. They’re also dairy-free, so they can appeal to a broad range of retirees.
Up&Up Facial Tissue With Lotion
- Price: $7.99
Unfortunately, it’s still cold and flu season. And before you know it, spring allergy season will be here. So it could be a good idea to stock up on tissues. This Target-brand pack includes six boxes of three-ply tissues that are formulated with lotion, which can potentially keep your nose feeling comfortable throughout their use.Â
Scrub Daddy Sponges
- Price: $4.69
A four-pack of sponges might not scream exciting winter buy, but if you’re cozied up inside and trying not to spend too much money on delivery, you might have dishes stacking up. While there are more affordable sponges, the Scrub Daddy brand makes some of the best, most practical ones you can find. And this pack is on the more affordable end, as instead of its signature smiley face shape, these look more like regular sponges.
Magna-Tiles MicroMAGS Heart Travel Set
- Price: $19.99
If you have grandkids, or you’re young at heart and creative, this Magna-Tiles set is perfectly themed for February, easy to travel with and relatively affordable. The unique cut of these tiles enables you to make heart shapes, and the pretty colors can bring some brightness during a time of year when there’s often not a ton of sunlight.
Editor’s note: Pricing and availability may vary depending on location.
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