10 Dollar Tree Items Frugal People Always Buy for Halloween

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With the kids back at school and the house empty during the day, it might be time to start decorating for Halloween. After all, stores like Home Depot and Menards already have their giant towering skeletons and adorable inflatable witches on display. But you don’t have to spend hundreds to turn your home (and yard) into the ultimate haunted house.

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Dollar Tree offers dozens of affordable Halloween treats, décor items, and everything else you need to host a party, too. Here are some of our favorite deals of the season.

Halloween-Themed Throw Pillows

Target started last year’s trend of fun holiday pillows in various shapes, and now we’re seeing these items at Kohl’s and other retailers. But you won’t find a better deal than $5 each for these cat-, bat-, ghost-, or cauldron-shaped pillows at Dollar Tree.

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Stacked Wooden Wall Hanging Décor

We can’t get enough of these Halloween-themed wood signs that stand nearly 2 feet tall and cost just $1.25 each. Choose from jack o’ lantern, pumpkin, or skull designs.

Spider Webbing With Spiders

What’s a spooky scene without spiderwebs? A staple decoration for Halloween parties or to set the stage for trick-or-treaters, these $1.25 spider webs come in your choice of black, orange, green, or purple for a fun twist on a class design.

Plush Décor Halloween Gnomes

We love how gnomes can add a whimsical twist to any yard display. These characters are dressed for Halloween in their witch hats and Frankenstein masks. These plush toys measure 14 inches tall and cost just $1.25.

Trick-or-Treat Pails and Bags

Trick-or-treaters need a place to carry their haul. But why pay more than $1.25 when you can go to Dollar Tree and choose from printed pails with fun Halloween designs, sturdy and convenient drawstring bags, or classic felt treat bags? With a choice of cat, ghost, pumpkin, or skeleton designs and more, you’ll find the perfect complement to any trick-or-treat costume.

Hanging Skeletons

These fun hanging skeletons measure 3 feet tall and come in your choice of orange, glow-in-the-dark green, or white — just $1.25 each. Hang from doors or in windows, and pose them however you’d like thanks to their moving joints.

Skull in Hands Snack Bowl

Dollar Tree should also be your first stop for Halloween party accessories. These “Skull in Hands” snack bowls hold candy, chips, fruit, and more with eye-catching style. Just $3 each, these 5-inch across by 7-inch deep bowls come in your choice of gold, silver, black, or iridescent to match your party theme.

Halloween Costumes

Dollar Tree is a haven for do-it-yourselfers, with all the accessories kids need to become a princess, pirate, and more. But, new this year, you can snag a whole ensemble for your little trick-or-treater for just $5. Choose from a doctor, vet, or chef three-piece dress-up set.

Halloween Yard Inflatables

Yard inflatables vary widely in price and quality depending on where you purchase them. If you’re not looking for inflatables with integrated LED lights or pumps, you can stock up and save at Dollar Tree. These 4-foot inflatables are just $5 each and come in designs that include a ghost, a jack-o’-lantern, stacked pumpkins and spooky eyes.

Wooden Direction Signs

Steer trick-or-treaters straight to the goodies or welcome party guests with these fun hanging wooden signs for just $1.25. They measure nearly a foot long and are perfect for your front door, porch, or entryway wall.

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