Winter isn’t easy on anyone. It’s cold, gloomy, and expensive if you don’t plan ahead. That’s why it’s smart to grab the basics while you’re out, and Dollar Tree still has plenty of winter necessities to help you get through the season for $1.25 or less. Here are 12 items worth picking up while it’s still frigid outside.
2-in-1 LED Flashlight
Power outages in winter aren’t rare, and this 2-in-1 flashlight earns its keep. It has a beam on top and a side light for broader coverage. It runs on AAA batteries and does the job when you need to see where you’re going.
Glow in the Dark Printed Plush Throw Blanket
There’s no such thing as too many blankets in winter. This $6 glow-in-the-dark throw is an easy grab and works for cozying up with a book, a cup of tea, or whatever you’re doing to avoid the cold.
Himalayan Pink Salt Nasal Inhaler
During the season of perpetual colds and stuffy sinuses, it’s wise to stock up on nasal inhaler. For $1.25, the tiny inhaler uses mint oil and pink salt to clear your head without meds, sprays, or side effects.
Juncture Mens Arch Support Crew Socks
A wise one knows that you can never have enough socks during winter. That’s why it is smart to stock up. Juncture Men’s Arch Support Crew Socks come in a five-pack for $5, and each pair has light arch compression, reinforced heels, and a snug fit that works well for narrow or average feet.
Menthol Honey Lemon Cough Drops
Halls Relief Menthol Cough Drops are another winter basic for dealing with dry throats and persistent coughs. Each bag comes with 14 Honey Lemon drops, and at $1.25, it’s one of the few name-brand staples that you can find at Dollar Tree.
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Puzzle Book
If you’re looking for something to do during the stay at home season that doesn’t involve a screen, Dollar Tree sells the Kappa Large Print Puzzle Book for $1.50. It comes with a bigger font that makes it easier to read when your eyes are tired, and it’s a great pastime for slow mornings or when you’re just stuck inside.
Antibacterial Hand Sanitizer
Germs, viruses, and bacteria thrive in winter, so a hand sanitizer will come in handy. Dollar Tree has the Xtra Care Antibacterial Hand Sanitizer with 70% alcohol for $1.25. Each 8-ounce bottle includes aloe and vitamin E to help keep skin from cracking.
Crafters Square Crochet Amigurumi Animal Kit
Winter days can drag, and a small project helps. Crafters Square Crochet Amigurumi Animal Kits come with yarn, stuffing, a hook, and instructions — everything needed to make a tiny stuffed animal. The $1.25 kit comes in simple patterns and keeps your hands busy while giving your brain something to do.
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Adult Soft Socks
Keep your feet warm this winter with Dollar Tree’s Snugadoo Adult Soft Socks, which are thick, warm, and sold individually for $1.50 each. They come with a gift tag, but no one’s judging if you keep them for yourself.
2-Ply Facial Tissues
Stock up on facial tissues, because no one is spared from at least one bout of runny nose during the wintertime. The 2-Ply Facial Tissues box has 175 sheets and costs $1.50 — one of the best values left on the shelf.
All Natural Black Tea Bags with Tag and String
Cold mornings and hot tea go hand in hand. At $1.25, this 100-count box of All Natural Black Tea Bags makes it easy to stay stocked without spending much.
Carmex Classic Lip Balm Stick
Carmex has been around forever, and it still holds up. The $0.25 stick has SPF, so it handles cold and sunburned lips, and it’s medicated enough to fix cracks that can turn into pain.
Campbell’s Chicken Noodle Soup
If you’re sick, snowed in, or just not about to cook, having Campbell’s Chicken Noodle Soup in the pantry will save you. At Dollar Tree, it’s $1.25 a can, and there are other varieties too if you want to mix it up.
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