The $25 Five Below Haul for a Nice Summer Gift Basket
Everyone loves a good gift basket, and they’re easy to make, but often not cheap to shop for. But that’s where Five Below comes in.
Whether you’re heading to a backyard event this summer, celebrating a special occasion or want to give someone a thoughtful gift, you can make it affordable by picking up items at Five Below. The discount retailer has some cheap ideas and lots of budget-friendly dupes of trending items, ideal for gift baskets.
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Here are some items you can pick up for a total of $25.
Plastic Storage Bin
Price: $3
Obviously, you need to start with something to hold all the goodies, and this clear storage bin does the trick. It’s simple, cost-effective and reusable.
Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula Moisturizing Body Oil
Price: $2
Summer skincare is a must, and the Palmer's cocoa butter formula moisturizing body oil helps battle dry skin without feeling greasy. It’s a long-lasting hydration oil that’s lightweight, and it’s cheaper at Five Below. Walmart also sells the travel-sized bottles, but for $2.86.
Pool Side Orange Crème SPF 30 Sunscreen Oil
Price: $7
Sunscreen is a pricey summer essential, but the Pool Side orange crème sunscreen oil is on the cheaper side for daily sun protection. It's perfect for a summer gift basket, and the recipient can throw it in their bag and hit the beach or pool. Plus, it has a nice orange crème fragrance that isn’t overpowering.
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Sour Patch Kids Box of Candy
Price: $1.50
Lounging poolside or having a lazy beach day is a great way to spend a summer, and snacking on candy can make it even better. Five Below has plenty of choices perfect for any gift basket. From Sour Patch Kids to chocolate, there’s something for everyone.
Portable Fan
Price: $3
Help your loved ones stay cool this summer with the Digital Essentials portable fan. It comes in a variety of colors, comes with a stand and lasts 2.5 hours before needing to be charged again.
Melty Watermelon Jelly Lip Mask
Price: $1
The Melty watermelon jelly lip mask is an overnight treatment that helps keep lips from drying out and cracking. The best part is it's only $1, so you can stock up and add a few to a gift basket.
M4ne Hair Revive and Repair Basics Set
Price: $2.50
Spending time in the sun and pool can damage hair, but the M4ne Hair revive and repair basics can help restore shine and hydration. The products are designed to strengthen dry or damaged hair with nourishing oils and formulas. The three-piece kit includes a repairing hair mask, detox shampoo and a smoothing hair oil.
Word Search Puzzles Book
Price: $5
Word search puzzle books are the summer essential for beach and pool days. They can help reduce stress, keep your mind engaged and provide easy entertainment whether traveling, lounging by the pool or relaxing at the beach. Plus, they’re an affordable screen-free activity that’s easy to toss into any tote bag.
DIY baskets can look expensive, but they don’t have to break your budget. This Five Below summer cart combines trendy self-care items with practical beach and travel essentials for exactly $25 before taxes.
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Editor’s note: Prices and availability are subject to change.
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