14 Halloween Finds at Five Below That Shoppers Say Are “The Best for So Cheap”
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Depending on how dedicated you are, Halloween presents arguably the best opportunity to deck out your home inside and out for the season. But instead of running out for an oversized lawn ornament, you can rely on affordable standbys with some simple yet effective decorations that are available at Five Below.
In a recent video, TikTok user @llove.monicaa gushes about the array of wall decor and table toppers that now dominate the retailer’s shelves. She points out various sizes of pumpkins, wreaths, faux spiders, and more that range in price from $3 to $5, exclaiming: “These are so good!”
User @eden_howells recently posted a similar video touring the store’s offerings, saying they have “the best stuff for so cheap.”
And the items don’t just look scary good: User @michiganmanda says the prices on a lot of the decorations were “very surprising,” even beating out similar items at competitors like Walmart and Home Depot.
“They have them here, and they’re literally half the price! They do light up, and they’re exactly the same—and in my opinion, some of these are cuter! It’s going to save you some money,” she gushes.
So, if you’re looking to avoid a scary high budget, this could end up being your one-stop shopping option. Read on for the best Halloween finds at Five Below.
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Not all decorations have to light up and make noise. If you want to bring a subtle touch of Halloween spirit to your front porch, @eden_howells points out the selection of spooky-themed doormats. The best part? They run for just $5.
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While it might not be a 12-foot-tall skeleton, those looking to add a little height to their Halloween decorations can still pick up some stackable decorations. In her video, @llove.monicaa points out sets of pumpkins, ghosts, and skulls that come in trios for just $5.
And it’s not just about making your home look great throughout the season. In a recent video, @crystalhilliard_ says: “I love how they stack back together in the box for easy storage! [And] they’re $5!”
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Even though they’re supposed to be some of the easier plants out there to take care of, not everyone has the green thumb required to keep succulents alive . Fortunately, you can still get the look you’re going for without accidentally committing herbicide, thanks to faux versions of the water-storing plants that come planted in small pumpkins and skulls.
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Looking to add a little something to the trick-or-treating experience at your home? Picking up a large bowl can come in handy for many reasons—including the large cauldron @mhouser12 shows off in her video .
“I definitely want this. It’s calling my name,” she says. “This will be so good as a decoration or for candy.”
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There are plenty of easy yet simple ways to add festive Halloween touches to your table—including glassware. On a tour through Five Below, TikTok user @michiganmanda gushes over a pair of wine glasses bedecked with sequined ghosts and skulls for just $5.99. Now that white you’re sipping won’t be the only chilling thing at dinner!
“Put today in the books, sister, because I have literally hit a spooky season jackpot at Big Lots, and if you guys are not sprinting there, you will miss out on these items with the price tags they have on these things!” she gushes.
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Over-the-top decorations may be all the rage, but finding a place to store giant decor can be a bit of a hassle. Instead, you can spruce up your home’s threshold with inflatable archways that are much easier to tuck away once the season is over.
They also come in several varieties. “They have the clown, cemetery, jack-o-lanterns, and the reaper,” @llove.monicaa points out in her video.
And it’s not just for your doorway: You can also deck out the front of your house with some other air-filled features, including inflatable tentacles that attach to your windows. (Do note that these are $18.)
The tentacles can also complement some of your other holiday purchases.
“If you bought the Kraken from Lowes this year, how perfect are these?!” @llove.monicaa says.
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Missed out on Home Depot’s giant skeleton? Fear not: Five Below also has life-size animatronic decorations that’ll make your front lawn extra spooky. They’re also only $25.
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DIY sheet ghosts are all over TikTok and Pinterest this year, but if you’re not feeling crafty, you can simply buy these light-up ghosts for just $4 each at Five Below.
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Throw pillows are one of the easiest ways to add a little decor to your home. In her video, @llove.monicaa gushes about a soft pumpkin version, saying, “These pillow jack-o-lanterns remind me of the ones that Target has,” and admiring the variety of colors available.
You could also mix and match your decorative gourd with a ghost option, which @michiganmanda says is a dupe for a pillow from Target that went viral early in the season.
“It’s literally double the size, and I feel like it’s so much more cozy and plush, so I snagged this,” she says. She also points out that the store has the “viral” Beetlejuice pillow that looks like the film’s famous “Handbook for the Recently Departed” prop, as well as a $12.99 reversible bat pillow, a “Home Sweet Haunted Home” pillow, and an embroidered witch pillow that is “perfect to throw on the couch.”
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We all know that Halloween isn’t just about decking out your house. Besides coming up with a costume, getting in the spirit of spooky season also requires some simple accessories. Fortunately, @michiganmanda says Five Below has a “huge” selection of Halloween earrings in stock right now for just $4.99 each.
“There was everything from ghosts to spiderwebs to pitchforks to skulls: You name it, they had it! There was definitely something here for everyone,” she said, adding that the “magic witch potion” was her favorite.
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Let’s be honest: What would Halloween be without treats? Fortunately, there’s no shortage of seasonal snacks and candy at Five Below. In her video, @mhouser12 points out the pumpkin spice versions of Waffle Cones, Cake Bites, and Flipz pretzels on the shelves before gushing over the seasonal “ghost” Kit Kat bars and Reese’s peanut butter-filled pumpkins.
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What’s the only thing better than setting a spooky ambiance with a candle? When it also happens to smell like fall spice!
“Now, if you want to go spending $24 for a candle at Bath & Body Works, you be my guest! But these have just as strong of a scent, and the jars are way cuter, so go to Big Lots first,” suggests @michiganmanda.
Want the eerie vibes without the aroma? You can also pick up smaller pumpkin candles without the scent for just $5.55, according to Five Below’s post.
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Want to spruce up your wardrobe with some wicked looks? You can grab spooky graphic tees from Five Below.
According to TikTok user @mydislifevibes, the selection includes characters from classic horror movies, including Pennywise the Clown from IT , Wednesday Addams, Anabelle the doll from The Conjuring , Chucky, Michael Meyers, Jason Voorhees, and more!
“Cute for $5.55. And a lot of the shirts are very soft, also!” she adds.
Usually, it’s not until that other major holiday that people consider decorating a tree in their homes. But thanks to a certain Tim Burton animated film, you now have the option to give the tradition a bit of a spooky twist.
“If you are decorating for Nightmare Before Christmas this year, Five Below has so many finds—especially if you’re doing a Halloween tree,” says @llove.monicaa. “They have these small ornaments and these big ornaments. So cute!.” And each is just $5.
You can also give it a little glow with pumpkin and ghost string lights. According to @michiganmanda, some options even play music when illuminated.
Shopping Pro Shares the 11 “Next-Level” Products She Only Buys at Dollar Tree
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As any bargain hunter knows, you’ve got to shop at multiple stores to make sure you’re getting the best prices on household essentials . Perhaps Target has 30 percent off all cleaning products, or maybe Kroger is running a buy-one-get-one promotion on seltzer. Or, it could be that you’re partial to Walmart’s Great Value brand groceries over the generic products at your local supermarket. But in the case of the dollar store, you can rest assured that you’re getting rock-bottom prices and quality—at least on certain items. To this point, one shopping pro recently took to social media to share the 11 “next-level” products she will only buy at Dollar Tree for $1.25.
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In a recent TikTok video , shopping influencer Alexx Schmutz (@alexx_schmutz) shared the products she “wouldn’t get anywhere else aside from Dollar Tree.”
First on her list is this three-pack of eyebrow razors that she says are “great for dermaplaning.”
They’ve long been a popular Dollar Tree find. All the way back in 2021, licensed esthetician @thriftingxfairy agreed that they’re “great for removing peach fuzz.”
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Not to be confused with the name-brand Scrub Daddy, these Scrub Buddies are another favorite of Schmutz.
She says the nail-guard sponges are “incredible,” and they even come in a six-pack.
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Another cult favorite from Dollar Tree, these laundry fragrance boosters “are identical to Downy Unstopables,” says Schmutz. They’re available in “fresh scent” and “spring scent.”
While a 10.5-ounce bottle of the dollar store dupe will only set you back $1.25, the name-brand is $5 for 5.7 ounces and $10 for 12.2 ounces at Target.
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Dollar Tree’s Fabuloso cleaning products are manufactured by Colgate-Palmolive . They’re significantly cheaper than many of the company’s other brands, but they aren’t lacking in quality.
“These antibacterial cleaners from Fabuloso work and smell really good,” shares Schmutz.
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“Something you will never catch me doing is spending more than $1 for a greeting card,” notes Schmutz. “There’s even some cards you can get two for $1.”
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Does your sink or shower drain get clogged when you shave or wash your hair? Schmutz says she uses these drain rooters every month and that they “work like a gem for our bathtub.”
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“Cleaning tools from Essentials work really well,” notes Schmutz. But one of her must-buys is these “incredible” microfiber fan dusters from the brand.
If you need help reaching your ceiling fan, you can grab the long handle that the duster attaches to, which Dollar Tree also sells.
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According to Schmutz, you can’t find these large, 28-ounce spray bottles “anywhere else for cheaper than $1.25.”
Use them for homemade cleaning products or a spritzer at the beach.
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If you use a loofah in the shower, you know they’re not all created equal. However, Schmutz says Dollar Tree always has “some good-quality loofahs.”
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Schmutz says Dollar Tree “always has great products for cleaning your car,” but she’s especially fond of this electronics duster (it can be used to clean your laptop keyboard or the nooks and crannies of your car console).
“This bad boy right here is a steal,” she shares. “It’s only $1.25. They sell these air duster cans for like eight, 10 bucks.”
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“These multi-surface wipes are next level,” claims Schmutz. “These ones are ginormous. Tell me [these] don’t look like something you’d get from Target for like five times the price.”
