Best $25 To Spend at Dollar Tree This Winter
Got $25 in your wallet? This amount of money goes further than you may think at Dollar Tree.
GOBankingRates took a hypothetical $25 shopping trip at the discount retailer and we were able to find 12 items worth shopping for this winter that will get you prepped for hunkering down this winter and celebrating the spring season. Our total spend was $22.50, giving shoppers just enough wiggle room to accommodate sales tax.
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What all made our list? Keep reading for a look at the best way to spend $25 at Dollar Tree this winter.
Ladies’ Plush Black Slippers
Price: $5
At $5 a pair, these ladies’ plush slippers are a bit more expensive than other Dollar Tree slipper offerings. That said, we think it’s worth spending a little extra on them. Each pair is made out of comfortable material and comes with a sturdy bottom to ensure long-lasting wear.
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Luxe Beauty Care Retinol Skin Cream
Price: $1.25
Multiple recommendations from Dollar Tree shoppers propelled Luxe Beauty Care retinol skin cream to a spot on this list. Positive reviews highlight the quality of the skin cream, comparing it to high-end skincare products for a fraction of the price.
“This cream works as well as L’Oréal triple action cream or Olay Regenerist!” wrote MarieCollette1 in a five-star review. “Tightens up all of the wrinkles and plumps everything out. Very moisturizing, I use it daily under my makeup for a primer. For only a dollar, I love my skin and the savings!”
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Dermasil Dry Skin Treatment Lotion
Price: $1.25
Why pay more for name-brand hand cream for sale at the drugstore when you can grab an 8-ounce tube of Dermasil dry skin lotion for $1.25? Keep skin hydrated, smooth and free of cracking and chapping all winter long with every tube.
St. Patrick’s Day Socks
Price: $1.25
Add a touch of green to your ensemble this St. Patrick’s Day with a pair of patterned socks. Each one-pair pack is available in low-cut and crew-cut style socks in a wide variety of designs like leprechauns and shamrocks.
Chap-Ice Lip Balm
Price: $1.25
Never lose another hydrating lip balm again when you add the Chap-Ice brand to your Dollar Tree shopping cart.
Each package contains two lip balms, which comes out to about 63 cents apiece. Assorted scents include original, cherry, watermelon and more.
Oven Mitt and Pot Holder Sets
Price: $1.25
Get your kitchen styled early for spring with these spring-themed oven mitt and pot holder sets. Each set includes one oven mitt and two pot holders with two different styles to choose from.
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Large Pastel Easter Bucket
Price: $1.25
Start making the kiddos’ and grandkids’ Easter baskets early with these large kid-friendly Easter buckets from Dollar Tree. Each bucket measures at 9.45 inches and is available in four festive prints including bunny and chick designs.
Colorful Easter Eggs
Price: $1.25
Planning an Easter egg hunt? Save money by shopping at Dollar Tree. While there are lots of new plastic Easter eggs for sale on the retailer’s website, we found the 30-count set of colorful Easter eggs to be one of the best deals. This comes out to paying roughly four cents per egg.
Easter Bunny Erasers
Price: $1.25
While we’re on the topic of Easter eggs, don’t forget to pick up a sleeve of Easter bunny erasers. These erasers make great favors to fill plastic eggs and come in eight-count packs in an assortment of carrot, bunny and chick designs.
Planters
Price: $1.25
Ahead of the spring season, make sure to stock up on Garden Collection’s round railing planters. Available in terra cotta, charcoal, beige and gray colors, these planters can be used for growing plants, flowers and even fruits and vegetables. Positive five-star reviews from Dollar Tree shoppers highlight the overall quality of the planters including their size and sturdiness.
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Soft-Grip Handle Trowels
Price: $1.25
These Garden Collection soft-grip handle trowels are a must-buy for anyone shopping now for a great deal ahead of the spring gardening season.
In a five-star review titled “the best money can buy!” Dollar Tree shopper gardengirl1973 wrote, “Each year I purchase the whole set (trowel, small rake, snipping tools, etc.) to make gift baskets for my fellow and senior gardeners and they are always complimenting how well the tools are built, especially the soft handles and variety of colors. I love all of the garden tools and look forward every year to making gift baskets just to see the smiles and appreciation!”
15 Bulb Light Sets
Price: $5
The beauty of Garden Collection’s 15-bulb light sets is that they may be used indoors and outdoors which is definitely a great value for the money spent.
Fill bedrooms and living areas with a relaxing ambiance during winter or hang the lights up outside the patio and flick them on in spring for an extra twinkle.
Editor’s note: Prices and availability are accurate as of Jan. 17, 2025, and are subject to change.
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