6 Dollar Tree Summer Items That Look Like They Cost $20 — But They're Only $1.25
To paraphrase a classic song, the livin’ may be easy in summertime — but it is also stylish. Now’s the time to dazzle the guests you’re entertaining for summer barbecues, graduation parties and wedding showers with how chic your home can be. Heck, even a trip to the beach can let you dazzle passersby with your luxurious taste.
But luxurious taste doesn’t have to come at luxurious prices. Regular Dollar Tree customers know you can find items that look far more expensive than the store’s standard $1.25 price point among the aisles.
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Summertime is no exception. People around you might believe these finds from Dollar Tree cost $20 or more, but every item on this list is only $1.25. Only you (and your wallet) will know the stylish summer livin’ is also frugal.
1. B Pure Rose Oil Lip Balm
Price: $1.25
Rose oil lip balm seems like the kind of beauty buy you’d expect to find at a department store or specialty retailer. Yet this hydrating lip balm, packaged in a sleek, portable bottle, is available at your local Dollar Tree. When you’re out and about this summer, you want a simple yet polished look — and that’s precisely what this lip balm delivers without a high-end price tag.
2. Pretty Mini Faux Nails Kids Collection, Assorted Designs, 10‑pc. Pack
Price: $1.25
Looking for an activity that can keep your kids entertained indoors during those sudden summer storms? Try this 10-piece pack of faux nails that lets kids play salon while you work or rest. Instead of spending big bucks at a beauty supplier for a similar set of detailed nails — often featuring fruit- or heart-shaped patterns — just head to Dollar Tree for an option that looks far more expensive than it is.
3. Aluminum Spray Bottle
Price: $1.25
Whether you’re misting your plants or spraying pesky indoor bugs with your homemade solution, there’s no reason you can’t do it in style. These aluminum spray bottles offer a lovely brushed-metal look in a variety of colors, from gold to purple. No, you didn’t splurge at a gardening store — you scored a chic, Instagram-worthy find at Dollar Tree.
4. Thera Plus Hot or Cold Gel Bead Eye Mask
Price: $1.25
When the summer heat gets to be too much — and let’s be real, it’s a matter of when, not if — you’ll be glad you have this soothing eye mask on hand. It’s the kind of self-care item you might normally buy online or at a health store for significantly more than Dollar Tree’s price. The day that first summer headache or bout of heat-related discomfort hits, you’ll be glad you spent just $1.25.
5. Voila Assorted Plastic Flowers
Price: $1.25
Summer picnics and gatherings call for good decor. These bright plastic flowers absolutely fit the bill — and at only $1.25, they’ll keep your total low, even if you pick up several. These festive pieces aren’t just great decor; they’re also perfect for summer arts and crafts and can easily pass for pricier seasonal accents from a home store.
6. Soft Polyester Sunglass Cases
Price: $1.25
Don’t want to keep replacing your sunglasses? Of course you don’t. And you probably don’t want to spend much on a case, either. Fortunately, Dollar Tree sells sunglass cases in tasteful patterns and soft pastel colors that protect your shades without blowing your budget.
Editor’s note: Prices and availability are subject to change.
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