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13 Items Retirees Should Buy at Five Below

From pickle ball paddles to area rugs these budget-friendly buys are great for retirees.

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Updated May 15, 2025
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You might think of Five Below as a place to save on everyday essentials, household items, and toiletries, but there's so much more available. You can find items for your home and kitchen that could cost you twice as much or more at other retailers.

Want to have a spa day at home? You can find relaxing and inexpensive face masks. Need help keeping your house clean? Reach for an automatic sweeper. You'll find beauty, electronics, and home decor all in one place — and some items might surprise you.

Here are 13 items you should buy at Five Below that will give you high-end quality at a Five Below price.

Editor's note: Prices are subject to change and may vary by location.

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Mini meditation sound bowl

Courtesy of Five Below Mini Meditation Sound Bowl

Price: $3.50

Start your mornings or end your days with a relaxing ritual. This sound bowl resembles something you might find in a high-end wellness boutique, but you can snag one for just $3.50 at Five Below.

Face masks

Courtesy of Five Below Watermelon Face Mask

Price: $1.25

Skip the expensive spa day and spend the afternoon pampering yourself at home instead. Pick up a few of these indulgent face masks at Five Below for $1.25 each, and you can set up a relaxing and serene facial in your own home.

Cordless light-up vanity mirror

Courtesy of Five Below Cordless Vanity Mirror

Price: $5.00

Sometimes a little bit of magnification makes a big difference when you're getting ready, or even shaving or tweezing. Luckily, you don't have to go to a beauty supply store to find a light-up vanity mirror. Instead, you can buy one for $5.

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Ladies slouchy socks

Courtesy of Five Below Ladies Slouchy Socks

Price: $1.50

Stay cozy with slouchy socks that are as comfortable as anything you'd buy at a high-end athleisure brand. But when you buy them at Five Below, they'll only cost you $1.50, helping you keep more cash in your wallet

Air conduction true wireless earbuds

Courtesy of Five Below Air conduction true wireless earbuds

Price: $8.00

If you find that you lose more pairs of earbuds than you hang onto, it makes sense to find them somewhere like Five Below. You might not expect to buy earbuds here, but you'll be glad to pay just $8.

Cleansweep dirt and dust sweeper

Courtesy of Five Below Cleansweep dirt and dust sweeper

Price: $5.00

Whether you want to keep your kitchen counters clean or have a mini vacuum ready for quick bathroom sweeps, this dirt and dust sweeper comes in handy. And the $5 price tag will be hard to beat anywhere.

Scallop paper rope tray

Courtesy of Five Below Scallop paper rope tray

Price: $5.55

The cost can add up quickly when you're redecorating your guest room for friends and family to visit. But if you find affordable items like this scallop rope tray, you'll have it looking magazine-worthy on a shoestring budget. 

At just $5.55, this tray looks exactly like one you'd get at an elegant boutique.

Shopping pro tip: This month's best deals

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May brings both warmer weather and major sales with the combo of Mother's Day (May 11) and Memorial Day (May 26). Here are some of the best deals to watch for:

  • Mattresses, furniture, and large appliances
  • Spring clothing clearance
  • Garden plants and outdoor furniture
  • For grocery savings, consider seasonal produce like strawberries, artichokes, and cherries.

Retailers are already prepping for summer while you're just enjoying spring, making May perfect to save money at your favorite retailers.

Scalloped edge cotton rope and natural storage bin

Courtesy of Five Below Scalloped edge cotton rope and natural storage bin

Price: $5.55

Place this storage bin in a bedroom or on a kitchen counter. It has a pretty, organic look that is a dupe for similar bins you'd get at coastal-inspired retailers. But you'll only pay $5.55 for it when you buy it at Five Below.

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Wavy mirror

Courtesy of Five Below Wavy mirror

Price: $5.55

If you want to redecorate your space, this wavy mirror adds a playful, modern element to spaces like a powder room or an entryway. No one will ever guess you found it at Five Below for only $5.55.

Cotton printed rug

Courtesy of Five Below Cotton printed rug

Price: $5.55

This cotton rug is the perfect size for a foyer or kitchen, and it's a truly unbeatable price. The vintage-inspired print looks like a dupe for timeless home retailers who would charge hundreds, yet you'll only pay $5.55.

Yoga mat

Courtesy of Five Below Yoga mat

Price: $5.95

Whether taking time each morning for stretching and restorative yoga or incorporating more weight-based training into your workout routine, a yoga mat is one of the most versatile fitness items you can pick up. 

It's even better when you only pay $5.95 for one.

Quick tips: How to cut costs on your utility bills

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Many people overlook their monthly utility expenses as fixed costs. But with small changes, you can see immediate drop in your bills. Here are some tips:

  • Install a programmable thermostat to automatically adjust temperatures
  • Switch to LED bulbs, which use up to 75% less energy than incandescent
  • Wash clothes in cold water and hang items to dry
  • Lower your water heater temperature to 120 degree Fahrenheit

Don't waste money. Remember that every dollar saved on a monthly bill turns into $12 annually.

Pickleball paddle

Courtesy of Five Below Pickleball paddle

Price: $5.00

Pickleball is all the rage, but the cost of the equipment can add up. You don't need to spend a mint to hit the court, particularly if you buy this paddle from Five Below. It's only $5.

Faux flower vase

Courtesy of Five Below Faux flower vase

Price: $5.55

If you're traveling more or forgetting to change your flowers' water when you're home, make it easy on yourself. This faux flower vase is only $5.55, and you don't have to worry about changing them out.

Bottom line

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Five Below can also be one of your best grocery shopping hacks. You can find snack foods of all kinds here, from chips to brownies to ramen. Grab Oreos to have for the grandkids when they visit or Pringles for when you get a salty craving. 

You might not be able to get all of your groceries at Five Below, but you can add on all your favorite guilty pleasures.

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