9 Best Summer Items for Retirees To Buy at Dollar Tree for Under $25
There’s something for every retiree at Dollar Tree this summer. From inexpensive sunglasses and hats to toiletries, these items cost a fraction of the price paid anywhere else.
Best of all, some of these buys can even be used long after summer is over. We window shopped the Dollar Tree website and picked out our top nine recommendations when shopping with a $25 budget. Our total came out to $22.50, keeping us well within the spending limit.
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Check to see whether your nearest Dollar Tree has these nine summer items in stock.
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Stylish Beach Tote Bag
Price: $5
“I love this bag! It can hold so much and so far, it is made of thick durable material. It feels like higher quality than $5,” wrote a customer in a five-star review for the stylish beach tote bag.
In addition to its durability, customers will love the size of the bag. “The thick rope handle is long enough to put on my shoulder and it is big enough for a large beach towel and more,” the same Dollar Tree customer wrote.
Garden Collection Self-Watering Plastic Plant Pot
Price: $5
Retirees planning to plant flowers, vegetables and plants this summer can’t miss out on buying Garden Collection’s self-watering plastic plant pot.
Each pot comes with a built-in saucer and has been highly well reviewed by shoppers for their size and inexpensive price, especially compared to similar products sold at home improvement stores.
Ladies Straw Hat
Price: $3
Not even big-box retailers like Walmart carry ladies’ straw hats at Dollar Tree’s prices. Each hat comes in a few different colors with one size available to fit most.
Garden Collection Citronella Bucket Candle
Price: $3
Keep pests like mosquitos away as you relax out on the patio or deck with a citronella bucket candle. Each candle is housed in a decorative bucket to add a pop of color to outdoor tables.
Aviator Sunglasses with Wire Frames
Price: $1.50
These aviator sunglasses look a lot more expensive than $1.50 per pair. It’ll surprise everyone you know that you paid less than $2 for these high-quality frames.
Sun Care Reviving Aloe Mist
Price: $1.25
Revive dry skin with a few spritzes of Sun Care reviving aloe mist. This aloe spray is suitable for all skin types and an effective way to quickly hydrate if you’ve been spending a prolonged amount of time out in the sun.
Cooking Concepts Stainless Steel Slotted Spatula
Price: $1.25
Swap out worn-out spatulas for a Cooking Concepts slotted spatula ahead of your upcoming barbecue grilling plans. Similarly styled spatulas can cost as much as $7.50 apiece or more, at big-box retailers like Walmart.
XtraCare Full Body Deodorant
Price: $1.25
Don’t love how the price of deodorant continues getting more and more expensive? Retirees can save money snagging XtraCare full body deodorant. Each 3.5-ounce spray deodorant is scented with a hint of vanilla and shea for long-lasting freshness.
ValuHealth Allergy Relief Tablets
Price: $1.25
If you suffer from summertime allergies, relief is in sight that won’t break the bank. ValuHealth allergy relief tablets are available at a price to easily accommodate any retiree’s budget, especially compared to how much more you’d pay for name brand OTC medications.
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Editor’s note: Prices and availability are subject to change.
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