While we’ve all gotten used to seeing $1.25 as the new base price at the dollar store, there are still some absolutely incredible bargains to be found!
If you are looking for cheap, affordable, and trendy ways to spruce up your home and keep the family busy this summer, Dollar Tree is still the ultimate shopping destination.
Plus, with their newer multi-price “Dollar Tree Plus” aisles rolling out nationwide, you can score even bigger home decor items on a budget.
I went treasure hunting through the aisles of our local store to find the absolute best seasonal items. Check out our top picks below and grab your keys!
1. The Shore Living Collection
If you love all things coastal, farmhouse, or beachy, run (don’t walk!) to your nearest store. The highly anticipated Shore Living Collection is officially back on shelves!
From nautical kitchen textiles and glass dining sets to beach-themed wall signs and coastal craft supplies, this line has everything you need to turn your home into a summer getaway. Everything in this collection looks way more expensive than its tiny price tag!
2. Summer Boredom Busters for Kids
School is letting out, which means the “I’m bored” complaints are right around the corner. Stock up on Dollar Tree craft supplies to keep them creatively entertained on a budget.
With a massive selection of wood painting cutouts, canvases, finger paints, and slime kits all priced at $1.25 each, you can fill a rainy-day activity box without breaking the bank.
3. $1.25 Summer Flip Flops
If you miss the legendary old-school $1 flip-flop sales, Dollar Tree has you covered. They have racks packed with cute colors, patterns, and sizes for the whole family for just $1.25 a pair.
They are perfect for throwing in your beach bag, wearing around the public pool, or leaving by the back door for quick garden trips.
4. Tech Accessories & Charging Cables
Why spend $20 to $30 at an electronics store when you can grab backup phone chargers for $1.25?
Dollar Tree carries a massive selection of USB-C, Lightning, and micro-USB cables, along with wall bricks and car adapters.
These are a lifesaver for summer road trips and perfect for kids who constantly seem to lose or break their cords anyway.
5. Birthday and Graduation Party Supplies
Birthday and graduation parties can get incredibly expensive, but you can slash your party budget in half here. I pretty much always buy my bags here. Can’t beat $1 each!
No too mention birthday party plates, cups, etc. They usually have tons of theme items too!
I spotted a ton of cute graduation party decor, including foil banners, graduation caps, table toppers, plates, napkins, and matching balloons. You can easily theme them to your graduate’s school colors for a fraction of the price of a party boutique.
6. Memorial Day & 4th of July Patriotic Decor
Get ready to host those summer barbecues! Dollar Tree has already rolled out their massive Patriotic section.
You can grab American flags, red, white, and blue tinsel wreaths, matching outdoor tableware, and festive centerpieces to make your holiday deck look spectacular.
7. Pool Toys & Water Fun
Don’t buy expensive water toys at the big-box supermarket counters. Dollar Tree has giant crates of pool noodles, splash balls, dipping rings, sand buckets, and massive packs of water balloons for just $1.25.
They are cheap enough that you won’t care if they get forgotten at the community pool or popped in the yard.
8. Tiki & Luau Party Supplies
Finally, if you are planning a tropical backyard luau, a pool party, or a beach gathering, check out their Tiki section. They have fun floral impressions, grass skirts, bamboo accents, tiki-themed paper plates, and island-style party favors that bring the fun without costing a fortune.
🔥 Want to maximize your savings?
Before you head out to fill your cart, make sure you know which items offer the absolute biggest bang for your buck. Check out our master list here: 11 Things to Buy at The Dollar Store to SAVE BIG MONEY!
More Ways to Entertain the Kids for Cheap This Summer:
- Our completely updated Ultimate Kids Freebies Guide (Free bowling, skating, and books!)
- The full week-by-week Kids Summer Movie Deals!
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