Halloween at the Dollar Tree

 

Now that it is almost the end of the summer, we are starting to see Halloween everywhere, including at the Dollar Tree both in store and online.  I LOVE shopping at  Dollar Tree for Halloween items.  I was so excited when I had an email in my inbox from Dollar Tree saying that Halloween items are now online.  I love looking at the website, because not only can you see what you might find in stores, but you can also buy items you don't see in your local store. 

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New this year are these black metal haunted houses (photo above)  that are 11.9 inches tall and light up.  I think they will be a very popular item at only $5 each.  

Are you a fan of the Halloween Porch Signs ? Dollar Tree has several new ones for only $5. I think my favorite is the Hocus Pocus sign. It would fit in great with my Hocus Pocus themed items I bought last year. 

I included this 36 inch hanging ghost in this round up, because I used this to make one of my favorite Halloween crafts last year. 

I used them to make the taller ghosts. The shorter ghost is made with a Dollar Tree mop. You can see how to make both types of ghost on my post how to make Dollar Tree light up ghosts. (everything on my table is from the Dollar Tree except for one ceramic ghost) 

Another new item this year are these coconut lime spooky soap dispensers. I bought them this weekend, but have not tried them yet. 

A popular item that has come back the last few years are these 4 inch pumpkin votives that come in clear and orange. I have a few of them, and I really like them.  

I don't remember seeing this black lace table runner, so I am not sure if they had it last year or if it is a new product. I really liked it in the store, so I picked one up. The runner is 72" x 13" and only $1.25.

These Halloween throw pillows are selling out in stores quickly. I was lucky enough to find the Hocus Pocus pillow, and I am hoping to find the bat.  They are only $5 each and super soft. 

I LOVE the solar lights at Dollar Tree. I buy both regular and holiday solar lights every year. At $1.25 they are a great deal. This year I am placing several of the spooky LED ghost stakes in our landscaping.

If you are having a Halloween party, classroom party, or looking for unusual gifts, there are so many items available this year like these plastic candy jars.  I bought the pumpkin jar last year and filled it with orange gum balls.  

These Halloween canteen sippers are another really cute party favor items.  I think the ghost is my favorite. I bought it last year for my ghost table.  

New this year are these themed drink dispensers.  I bought the cauldron last week. 

A few years ago, Dollar Tree introduced a mini candy dispenser.  It was so popular, they added a couple more. This year there are FOUR different candy dispensers for Halloween. They are 6.5 inches tall and would make great party favors. 

These skull snack bowls have been around a few years. I am not sure if all four colors were available last year or not.  My store only had the black one is stock the other day, but just got in a new shipment out over the weekend.  They are a great deal for only $3.  

I love these 2 tiered metal trays. I already have two of them. You can see what the bat tray looks like below.  I used mine for decor, but they would also be great as a cupcake stand. 

I have been using the Dollar Tree foam pumpkins for many years.  They  used to only be available in orange, but now they also have black and white pumpkins as well.   For years I have been adding new pumpkins to my Pumpkin Gang. You can see how to make all of the different pumpkins here.

Hopefully you have seen something you like, and are starting to get excited for Halloween.  It will be here before you know it! 

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My Best Dollar Tree Shopping Secrets

 If you follow me on this blog or over at Instagram, you know that I love the Dollar Tree.  It truly is one of my very favorite stores to shop in.   

On Instagram , I share what's new at the Dollar Tree in my reels and posts.  Almost daily I will get a comment of someone saying that they can't find anything, or that my store is so much better than theirs.   The thing is my local store is not any better than other stores.  It is just an average Dollar Tree. The reason why I find so many great finds to share is because there are secrets to finding the best items. I have been shopping at the Dollar Tree for years, and I found out these secrets on my own, but I am going to share them with you so you can find great finds too.  

Using these secrets, I can find great stuff in literally every single Dollar Tree I go to and you can too.

There are a few things you need to know before I share my secrets though, Dollar Tree stores are NOT all the same. What your store gets in inventory is based on location, population demographics, volume of merchandise sold, and the size of store.  This is why you may notice if you go to stores in different areas, that one might have a bigger craft section, one might have more groceries, and one might have more beauty supplies. 

Another important thing is if you like to shop for seasonal items they come out in three waves.  The early wave is two, sometimes three months before the holiday.  Example of an early wave is Halloween items starting to  appear in late July, and Christmas items starting to hit shelves in late September.  I have heard people complain that is too early, but if you wait until a few weeks before the holiday, you might not find what you are looking for because things are already sold out.  A few weeks after the early wave, is the middle wave, and the last wave is about a month to six weeks before the holiday.    

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Now onto my list of my BEST DOLLAR TREE SHOPPING SECRETS 

1. The best day of the week to shop is one to two days after the truck arrives.  If the truck arrives on Monday (like it did at my old store) the best days to shop for the new items were on Tuesday and Wednesday. If your store has a decent number of associates, they will start to put things on the shelves that first day, but if there is a lot of new stuff, it may take a day or two to get most of it on the floor.  If you have a smaller store with not a lot of staff, it will take a bit longer since associates ring up customers, and put out stock while they are not at the register.    

2. Go to the Dollar Tree more than once a week. If you are just an occasional shopper, you might not see something, because it is has already been on the shelf and sold out.   If you go two times a week, you have a greater chance of finding something you are looking for.  

3.  Go to multiple  Dollar Tree stores if possible. Not all stores get the same items, so if you don't see what you want at your store, go to another, because they might have it there.  When I lived in Michigan I had five different stores I liked to visit.  Now in Ohio, I have two near me that I go to the most, and then I visit others when I'm out and about.  Sometimes you find the best stuff when you stop by a Dollar Tree you do not normally shop at. 

4. Don't rule out going to a smaller store, just because it is small.   I have found hard to find items many times at the smaller less shopped at stores, because not as many people see them, and they do not sell out right away. 

5. When you are in the store, there are also some secrets to finding the best finds.  You need to go up and down every single aisle, and look at all of the display racks.  You never know where you might find an item.  Some of my best finds have been when another shopper changed their mind on it, and left it on a random shelf in another part of the store. 

6. Also, when you are going up and down those aisles, make  sure you are looking up to the top shelves, and down to the lowest shelves.  I have found many hidden treasures on those shelves. Make sure to also look at all the hanging strips and endcaps as well.   As you can see in the picture above, had I not looked down I would not have seen the football themed containers on the bottom shelf.  

7.  Bonus Tip - to find what new items are coming to the Dollar Tree look at their paper ads, on their website DollarTree.com, and follow Dollar Tree YouTubers online.  You can keep your eyes out for some fantastic deals, full size brand name finds, and can't miss items if you know what is available.   If you do not find something in store that you really want, you can also buy it on their website and have it sent FREE to your local store for pick up.  

I hope my tips help you to find those amazing finds! Happy Shopping.  

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Dollar Tree Plus Now Online

I have just recently heard very exciting news!

As you know I LOVE the Dollar Tree. It is my favorite store and I go there often for so many things. In the last couple of years many of the Dollar Trees around the country have turned into Dollar Tree Plus stores, with so many cool decor and household items for $3 and $5.  Unfortunately, where I live in the Midwest, we do not have a Dollar Tree Plus anywhere near me.  

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But now the big news... 

DollarTree.com has updated their website.  It is now super easy to use and they added a lot more items. What I am most excited about, is many Dollar Tree Plus items are NOW AVAILABLE TO EVERYONE ONLINE!  An added bonus, you are able to buy many of the items in small quantities! 

This is a game changer for Dollar Tree Shopping!

Check out some of these amazing gems.. 

These large gnomes are Dollar Tree Plus items, and available online for $3 each.  You will need to purchase a case of 12, but if you know a friend who also love gnomes go in together and split the cost.  They also have smaller Halloween Gnome exclusive to ONLINE ONLY for only $1.25, and some cute fall themed gnomes also for $1.25 

Click the link below to see all the gnomes

16 inch Halloween Gnomes

I am loving these large Halloween themed leaner signs.  They are $5 each, and come in a case of 12.  Just like the gnomes you can find a few friends and split the order to make them even more affordable.  You can see these and more leaner signs with the link below. 

Halloween 48 inch porch signs

If you love to craft, these long Crafters Square wooden bead strands are an amazing deal at a $1.25 each.  I still have not found them in my stores, and I am there frequently.  These are a smaller quantity items with a minimum of 6 strands.  That would make 24 feet of beads for only $7.50!

Crafters Square DIY 4 ft Wooden Bead Strand

These are so adorable at $5 each. I would love to have one of these. 

Fold Out Harvest Chalkboard Signs

These harvest village decor are also new Dollar Tree Plus items at $3 each.  They come in a case of 12. 

Harvest Village

The sunflower plates are still available online for $1.25 in smaller quantities of only 4 

10.5 inch stoneware Sunflower Plates

These are just a handful of all the amazing goodies I found online.   I have bought from their website several times.  While you can have it shipped to your home, you can also ship many items to your Local Store for FREE!

Which items are you most excited about? 

 Happy Shopping! 

If you would like to read more about the Sunflower Dishes you can find it here on my post Sunflower Dishes - An Amazing Party Find.

Other Dollar Tree posts you might find of interest 

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Things you should always by at the Dollar Tree

Elf on the Shelf Ideas

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Cant Miss! Dollar Tree Glass Blowout and Flat Rate Shipping

I LOVE the Dollar Tree! I love it so much, that I have a Dollar Tree themed Instagram page with over 13,000 followers, and I became an affiliate because I can't stop talking about talking about all the great finds I find while doing my Dollar Tree hauls. 

** This post also contains affiliate links and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links.

This morning I woke up to an exciting newsletter that I knew I just had to share.  One of the best items you can find for all types of parties at the Dollar Tree  is their glassware.  They are currently having a Summer Glass Blowout of their glassware on their website through July 25th.  Another great bonus, is everything is available in small quantities so you don't have to buy an entire case. 

There is even more exciting news, not only can you still ship your orders FREE to your local store,  July 10th through July 16th you can also get FLAT RATE shipping directly to your house for only $5.99 with the code SAVENOW 

These Yucatan Margarita Glasses are 13.5 ozs are amazing! (min 4) 

These short stemmed brandy glasses are currently on Close Out with limited quantities left.  They could be really cool for crafting.  (min 4) 

If you are having a wedding or bridal shower, they have several wedding essentials available online as well.  On their site they have party and craft ideas for your celebration. 

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It is also not too late for all your summer party needs, if you are looking for items that are running low in store. 

What are your favorite items to buy at the Dollar Tree?  

Be sure to follow me over on Instagram for my latest Dollar Tree finds, and coming very soon (once the craft room is  done being set up)  Dollar Tree DIYs and crafts. 

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