7 Trendy but Affordable Items From Dollar Tree That Gen Zers Should Buy Now

Dollar Tree is full of hidden treasures tailor-made for Gen Zers and their interests.
These products also enjoy added benefits of being aesthetically pleasing and affordable enough to accommodate all budgets.
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After carefully reading through various Reddit threads where Gen Zers shared their favorite everything from hobbies to snacks, we rounded up the trendiest Dollar Tree buys they need to buy while they’re still in stock. Here’s what made our list.
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Jot Top Bound Sketchbooks
Price: $5
Jot top bound sketchbooks are only available for in-store purchase, but it’s worth it to visit your local Dollar Tree to see if they’re in stock. Many Gen Zers are artistic and shared on Reddit that drawing and sketching are some of their favorite ways to express themselves and tap into their creativity.
Jot Journals
Price: $3
Writing, especially creative writing, is a wildly popular hobby with many Gen Zers.
Investing in a Jot journal is great for letting stream of consciousness writing flow or using prompts to journal out your feelings. Each journal features 192 ruled sheets, a button clasp closure and a tassel bookmark to pick right back up where you last left off.
Plastic Planter With Saucer
Price: $1.50
Quite a few Gen Zers are into gardening and we have a pretty good hunch they’ll enjoy these stylish plastic planters. Each planter comes with a built-in saucer and are suitable for indoor and outdoor use.
Mini Painter's Canvas with Easel
Price: $1.25
There’s a lot you can buy at Dollar Tree on a budget if you enjoy painting. We recommend adding a mini painter’s canvas with easel to your shopping cart along with some inexpensive paints, like the Crafter’s Square selection of tempura paints.
Five-star reviews from Dollar Tree shoppers called these mini canvases a lot of fun for artists of all ages and ideal for creating small paintings to sell at crafts fairs or online.
L.A. Colors Fro-Yo Lip Balm
Price: $1.25
We’re confident beauty enthusiasts will get a kick out of L.A. Colors fro-yo scented lip balm.
Each lightly scented lip balm comes in your choice of mint, watermelon, coconut, cotton candy, chocolate and creamsicle. It’s cheap enough to splurge and buy a few balms.
Flamin’ Hot Crunchy Cheetos
Price: $1.25
Cheetos, especially hot Cheetos, came up frequently in a Reddit thread on Gen Z’s favorite snacks.
Plenty of bags of Flamin’ Hot crunchy Cheetos are in stock at Dollar Tree. Just keep in mind that this specific flavor is only available for in-store purchase.
Sour Dudes Sour Belts
Price: $1.25
If you haven’t tried Sour Dudes sour belts, you’re missing out. These rainbow berry flavored belts are said to be on point when it comes to sourness and are cheap enough to stock up on a few packs.
Editor’s note: Prices and availability are subject to change.
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