13 Dollar Tree Items Homeowners Should Stock Up on Before Winter Hits
Winter might still seem like a long way off, but savvy homeowners know better than to wait until the last minute to get prepared for cold weather season.
Quite a few necessities, including winter accessories, pantry staples and flashlights to name a few, can be snagged at Dollar Tree and for a fraction of the price paid at big-box retailers.
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After doing a deep dive into the Dollar Tree website, MoneyLion uncovered 13 items homeowners need to stock up on now before the temperature starts dropping. Shop for these essentials at ASAP or else the shelves will empty out.
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1. Snugadoo Adult Soft Socks
Price: $1.50
You can never have enough soft socks when it’s cold outside, especially if your home has plenty of hardwood floors. Snugadoo’s adult-size socks are available in four pastel colors and cheap enough to buy a pair in every shade.
2. Driver's Choice Plastic Ice Scrapers
Price: $1.50
Icy windshield? Clear it off quickly with Driver’s Choice plastic ice scrapers. Grab a few the next time you’re at Dollar Tree to keep in your car and garage.
3. Magic Gloves Brushed Finish Gloves
Price: $1.50
You’ll have a hard time finding another retailer that can match Dollar Tree’s prices for brushed gloves. Each pair is available in gray or black.
4. Knit Hat With Pom
Price: $1.50
Big households will be thrilled to find these knit hats available at Dollar Tree. Outfitted with a pom pom on the end, these hats are budget-friendly enough to buy a few at once for everyone in your family.
5. LED Rubber Grip Flashlights
Price: $1.50
Keep a mini LED flashlight handy in your car’s glove compartment, handbag and any other central spots in your home.
Should the power go out, it’ll be easy to light the way forward with the 100 lumens provided in every flashlight. Please note three AAA are required for use and are sold separately.
6. Campbell's Tomato Soup
Price: $1.50
Get your pantry stocked up with cans of Campbell’s tomato soup. This comfort food staple weighs in at 15.2-ounces, making it a fantastic value for the money.
7. Blistex Original Medicated Lip Balm
Price: $1.50
If you’re prone to losing lip balm in the winter (and who isn’t?), the price for Blistex lip balm goes easy enough on wallets so you can stock up without overspending.
8. Scotties Facial Tissue
Price: $1.50
Keep a few boxes of Scotties facial tissue close by to catch sneezes. They’re cheap enough to buy a few boxes for your home, office and even the classroom.
9. ValuHealth Multi-Symptom Liquid Capsules
Price: $1.25
Under the weather? ValuHealth’s multi-symptom liquid capsules are an absolute steal for the price and worth trying out.
Five-star reviews from Dollar Tree shoppers swear by these OTC meds and say they work just as well as name brands.
10. Jergens Ultra Healing Lotion
Price: $1.25
Remember to keep your hand hydrated this season! Each Jergens ultra healing lotion bottle is compact enough (one ounce sizing!) to stow away in desk drawers, handbags and in your car’s glove compartment.
11. Marcel’s Modern Pantry Almond Milk
Price: $1.25
Many shoppers buy milk ahead of a winter storm, but what if there’s a power outage? It’s not a bad idea to swap out your typical milk with Marcel’s Modern Pantry almond milk instead. The latter is shelf stable in addition to being a gluten-free, plant-based beverage.
12. Swiss Miss Milk Chocolate with Mini Marshmallow Hot Cocoa Mix
Price: $1.25
Celebrate snow days with pipping hot cups of Swiss Miss hot cocoa for everyone. Inside each box are six individual mix packets featuring mini marshmallows for the ultimate sweet treat.
13. Scented Candle with Lid
Price: $1.25
Don’t forget to shop for scented candles! These affordable candles come in your choice of healing, tranquil, energize, and soothing fragrances to create the ultimate cozy vibe at home.
Editor’s note: Prices and availability are subject to change.
This article was provided by MoneyLion.com for informational purposes only and should not be construed as financial, legal or tax advice.
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