Dollar Tree Gets New Halloween Decor That Rivals Michaels, Target, and More for Way Less

It may still be summer, but Halloween enthusiasts are ready for the spooky season — and they'll want to start at Dollar Tree this year. The popular discount variety store has new decorations that might make you think twice about dropping your hard-earned dollars at Michaels or Target on decorations.

The Dollar Tree is an excellent place for shoppers who need to stretch their budget to escape the cycle of living paycheck to paycheck — while still allowing room for fun holiday celebrations. See all the exciting new Halloween decor you can snag for just a few dollars.

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1. Hanging Jack-O-Lantern Ghouls

Courtesy of Dollar Tree

Price: $1.25

If you love Target's Lewis the Pumpkin ghoul but can't fathom dropping $180, you'll want to grab the quieter version. Sure, it doesn't light up or talk, but you could buy 144 for the same price as Lewis.

2. Plastic LED Witch Cauldron with Fog

Courtesy of Dollar Tree

Price: $5

This little cauldron has different pieces to center, so you can change what the fog illuminates with a spooky chill. It has a white skull, a black skull, and a plastic human heart — all excellently creepy additions to a witch's brew!

3. Halloween Bleeding Skull Candle

Courtesy of Dollar Tree

Price: $1.25

This candle looks like a human skull on the outside, but it begins to "bleed" red wax when lit. It's sure to add the perfect creepy ambiance to your Halloween decorations.

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4. Interlocking Skull Fence Sections

Courtesy of Dollar Tree

Price: $1.25

Each section of this skull fence measures 22 inches by 11.4 inches, making it perfectly adjustable to line your existing fence or to create a mini-graveyard display on your front lawn.

5. Halloween Skull Paper Plates

Courtesy of Dollar Tree

Price: $1.25

These might be our favorite Halloween plates of all time, and the only downside is they don't come in a ceramic option for year-round use! They come in packs of 16, so you may want to snag a few while they last if you love them as much as we do.

6. Glass Laboratory Flasks

Courtesy of Dollar Tree

Price: $1.25

To set the tone, every "mad scientist" needs laboratory flasks filled with candy-colored liquids. Grab your own versions in glass with a nice cork top to complete your own personal "secret volcano lair" look.

7. Halloween Floral Skull Hanging Decor

Courtesy of Dollar Tree

Price: $1.25

These elegant oval wall hangings might earn their place year-round with their elegant but spooky vibe. They are perfect "his and hers" gifts for your favorite spooky couples, too.

Bottom line

Halloween is a holiday of fun and candy, but it can feel like too much pressure to celebrate for those living on a tight budget. Dollar Tree has cute decorations for low prices and can put decorating within financial reach for many who may think they can't afford it.

If you feel like you're barely scraping by and might want to opt out of extraneous holiday celebrations, consider some of these money moves to help you get ahead financially — and maybe it will eliminate the stress so you can enjoy the spooky autumnal fun, too.

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