13 Dollar Tree Items Under $10 To Make Your Spring Sparkle
There’s so much to celebrate during spring, like weddings, graduations, Mother’s Day and even the season itself as you prepare to garden or add festive outdoor touches in the backyard. These celebration costs add up fast, but savvy shoppers can better stick to their budgets by shopping at Dollar Tree.
We carefully combed Dollar Tree’s website and found 13 spring essentials for less than $10 apiece to buy for every occasion. Check out our recommendations for big savings.
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1. Home Decor Fresh Linen-Scented Candle
Price: $5
Scented candles are a must for spring, especially those in a classic fresh linen fragrance. Shop this little luxury for yourself or gift it to a friend as a sweet present.
2. Metal Birdhouse With Hook
Price: $5
These metal birdhouses are more versatile than you think! Each features a hook and whimsical pattern. Hang them up outside as cozy spots for birds to nestle in or use them in your next arts and crafts project.
3. Garden Collection Self-Watering Plant Pot With Saucer
Price: $5
Garden Collection’s self-watering plant pot is worth every penny this spring.
Not only do you get a planter and a saucer for just $5, but this gardening essential has some of the best reviews from Dollar Tree shoppers. All 30 reviews give this planter five stars, praising the pot’s bargain price and how well plants of all kinds grow inside.
4. Garden Collection Outdoor Light Set
Price: $5
Give your patio or garden a gentle glow using this outdoor light set. It's a fantastic value since most 15-count bulb string lights cost as much as $15 or more (usually a lot more) at home improvement superstores.
5. Graduation-Themed Balloon
Price: $2
Celebrate grads at any age with a graduation-themed balloon. At just $2 each, it won’t break the bank to build a balloon bouquet for kiddos, teens and young adults.
6. Mother's Day-Themed Balloon
Price: $2
Save the date for Mother’s Day (May 10) and bookmark this link for Mother’s Day-themed balloons at Dollar Tree.
Choose from a variety of lovely sentiments and pair the balloon with a bouquet of her favorite flowers or breakfast in bed.
7. Artificial Spring Mum Bush
Price: $1.75
Refresh your space with a faux mum bush. These pretty artificial flowers are available in-store only in a variety of springtime friendly colors. Fill up your favorite vase or fashion it into a pretty table centerpiece.
8. Novelty Bubble Wand With Whimsical Topper
Price: $1.75
Need a fun favor to add to the Easter basket? Get a few novelty bubble wands so the kiddos can blow the biggest bubbles ever. A novelty topper is included in your choice of dinosaurs or unicorns.
9. Garden Collection Mini Solar Flame Light
Price: $1.50
Give gardens, pathways and walkways a romantic touch with mini solar flame lights.
Similar four-count sets of torch lights sold at big-box retailers can cost upwards of $19. By comparison, stocking up on four of these lights at Dollar Tree would only set you back $6.
10. Large Bridal-Themed Gift Bag
Price: $1.50
Dress up your wedding shower present in a bridal-themed gift bag. These bags are big enough to fit keepsakes like jewelry, spa essentials and personalized trinkets inside and come with handles for ease in carrying.
11. Pitcher With Lid
Price: $1.50
One of the best things about buying this new pitcher is you can use it throughout spring and summer. Each pitcher comes with a lid and is available in tree festive prints while supplies last.
12. Aviator Sunglasses With Wire Frames
Price: $1.50
Warmer weather means more time spent outside, where aviator sunglasses are a must.
Similarly styled aviators from designer names can cost hundreds of dollars per pair, making these an inexpensive dupe worth adding to your shopping cart.
13. Lemon Print Rectangular Serving Tray
Price: $1.25
Serve up Easter desserts, wedding shower charcuterie and graduation appetizers on these brightly colored lemon printed serving trays. To make your dollar stretch even further, these trays can be used well after spring is over and into the summer months.
Editor’s note: Prices and availability are accurate as of April 6, 2026, and are subject to change.
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