The holidays are creeping up on us, and it's the time of year to keep your eyes peeled for great gifts. But how do you stick to a budget? A smart way to save money is to consider the options at Five Below, a store that focuses on providing discounted and affordable items to customers.
Five Below isn't your typical dollar discount store and there are some really amazing purchases to be made. Here are 14 of our favorites under $4.
Editor's note: Prices are subject to change and may vary by location.
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Sparkling Berry Hand & Body Cream
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Price: $3.50
Five Below carries eight-ounce hand and body creams that rotate out irresistible scents based on the time of year. Right now, they have a delicious sparkling berry cream that is thick and moisturizing, formulated specifically for the holiday season. Similar options are available for $5 and up at retailers like Target and Ulta.
Buzzy Spruce Complete Grow Kit
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Price: $3.25
While it certainly won't be full grown by the holidays, this spruce tree grow kit will help you get your own tree started from seed. The kit includes the seeds, planter, and growing medium. Getting your seedling to sprout in a controlled environment will help you develop a strong starter to plant in your yard. Other Buzzy tins go for at least $8 each online.
Mini Meditation Sound Bowl
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Price: $3.50
Do you like to turn to sound for therapeutic purposes, to calm down at the end of a long day? If you have ever been interested in sound bowls and the benefits different tones may have on your body, then test the waters with this mini sound bowl crafted to help relieve the root chakra.
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Dust Cleaning Gel For Car & Electronics
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Price: $3
Five Below can be a great place to get practical items for keeping things organized and clean as well. This dust-cleaning gel can feel gooey to the touch, but it is incredibly effective at cleaning small details and hard-to-reach places on keyboards, electronics, and inside vehicles. This type of product will run you $6 and up elsewhere.
Chopsticks Set, 5 Pairs
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Price: $2
Even if you have never been one to keep chopsticks on hand in your kitchen, now might be the time to start. We have access to so many sushi dishes and cuisines that could benefit from using chopsticks now, and they're great to keep in stock to avoid using single-use sets.
World Market sells a similar wooden set for $13.98.
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Liquid Soap Dispenser With Sponge Holder
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Price: $3
Cleaning bigger appliances and containers by hand can get cumbersome, especially as we age. This liquid soap dispenser has a shelf to hold your sponge and allows you to apply soap to said sponge with just one hand. This makes washing by hand so much more efficient and gives you a clean space to perch the sponge.
Light-Up Iridescent Christmas Tree
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Price: $3
If you want a little bit of magic sprinkled throughout your upcoming holiday decor, consider Five Below's almost 12-inch light-up, iridescent holiday tree. The white tree is elevated and looks like it walked right out of Frozen, while the pink and blue are both subtle and pretty as well.
Cerra On-The-Go Food Container
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Price: $3.25
Keeping a small to-go container can be great when you want to pack in leftovers from your next meal. Pack up to 20 ounces of your favorite preheated food in this BPA-free, airtight container built to keep things warm. It's a cute thermos with a handle perfect for beverages or food.
Danielle Creations Shea Butter & Macadamia Oil Moisture Bath Foot Mask
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Price: $3
The internet sensation Baby Foot mask used to retail for a lot of cash. Now, you can get it for $20 at Target, but you can grab a near-identical dupe at Five Below for $3. Formulated for deep moisture and exfoliation, your feet will look and feel spa-cared for within just a few days.
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Small Collapsible Glitter Crate
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Price: $3.25
Wanting to incorporate more organization in the trunk of your car, back of your closet, or garage? Need something to take, folded, to the farmer's market or thrift shop to bring your wares back in?
These 12-inch by 8-inch crates have a subtle sparkle to them and are perfect for solving your organizational woes.
Gift Card Holders 2-Piece
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Price: $1.25
It seems like we are always trying to source cute ways to wrap gift cards, vouchers, and small gifts. At Five Below, you can grab a two-pack of bright, themed gift card holders – small boxes with fun designs on them — for around 63 cents apiece. This way, no one loses the tiny items this year.
Beauty Ice Massager
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Price: $3.50
Smoothing ice on your face is a great way to help minimize pores and de-puff any inflammation or imperfections. Five Below has cute, bright beauty ice massagers to help you cool down your skin post-sun exposure or pre-skincare routine. Grab it in a pop of pink or bright green.
Danielle Creations Oil Blotting Sheets & Mirror
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Price: $2
Some of us run hot, and you can't account for any changes in temperature with the change in season. Grab this 50-pack of oil blotting sheets for your next wedding or special event or just to keep on you in the event that you need one. It comes with a fun mirror inside, so you don't have to rely on reflective surfaces.
Bottom line
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While Five Below is known for targeting younger demographics like teenagers and even tweens, there are some hidden gems within that storefront that are perfect for people of any age. You can truly save money on essentials and serotonin boosts in this store.
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