This year, Memorial Day falls on Monday, May 27. Some shoppers might already be conducting price comparisons at their favorite grocers to pick up all the essentials needed for their cookouts. The savviest shoppers, however, know that shopping at Dollar Tree helps save money on must-haves for the holiday and the start of the summer barbecue season.
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GOBankingRates reviewed some of the best buys at Dollar Tree in May and ranked our three favorite runners-up along with the winner — but they are all worth your money. See if you agree with our picks for the best buy this month at Dollar Tree.
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Runner-Up: Breckenridge Farms Hamburger Dill Pickle Chips
In a five-star review on the Dollar Tree website, Loberg21 said the Breckenridge Farms Hamburger Dill Pickle Chips were their all-favorite pickles. “I pick these over the expensive brands every time,” they wrote in their review.
At $1.25 per jar, Breckenridge dill pickles offer Dollar Tree shoppers an inexpensive alternative to pricey name brands without sacrificing taste or crunch. If you’re looking to shave a few dollars off your cookout bill in May, consider this your sign to try these pickles.
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Runner-Up: Cooking Concepts Deluxe Slotted BBQ Spatula
May is typically a good month to shop for cooking tools like spatulas, tongs and forks that are all used to grill meats at barbecues.
Cooking Concepts Deluxe Slotted BBQ Spatula comes with an inexpensive price tag — just $1.25 — and rave reviews from happy customers on the Dollar Tree website. Reviews praised the sturdy quality of the spatula and its affordable price.
Cook with ease thanks to the comfort-grip handle and slotted design that allows excess grease to slip through the cracks. After you’re done cooking and finished washing the spatula, you can store it or hang it up using the attached loop at the end.
Runner-Up: Gold Medal Enriched Hamburger Buns
Maybe you already knew you can buy fresh hamburger buns at Dollar Tree, but if you didn’t then spotting Gold Medal Enriched Hamburger Buns for sale will be a welcome surprise. Each 8-count package costs $1.25, which means you’re paying about 16 cents per bun.
What if you’re looking for hot dog buns? Dollar Tree also carries Gold Medal Enriched Hot Dog Buns. Just like the hamburger buns, the hot dog buns cost $1.25 for a package of eight.
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Winner: Cooking Concepts Red Deli Baskets
Our winning item to shop at Dollar Tree this month are Cooking Concepts Red Deli Baskets.
Priced at $1.25 for four baskets, we were won over by how fun and festive these baskets look. Wouldn’t you agree that everything tastes better served in a basket?
Several customers shared positive five-star reviews on the Dollar Tree website with highlights including how the baskets evoked feelings of nostalgia and were easy to use and clean.
As much as the baskets are a hit with adults hosting retro dinner parties, they’re an even bigger hit with kids. Several reviews mentioned how kids love using the baskets, which are the ideal size for hot dogs, chips and two cookies.
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