5 Fall Favorites to Buy From the Dollar Tree

Fall is a wonderful time of year. The weather gets cooler in most parts of the country, holidays like Halloween and Thanksgiving provide endless fun, and you have a great chance to decorate your home.

You don't want to run up a huge credit card bill celebrating this season though. Fortunately, you don't have to, as the Dollar Tree has plenty of fall favorites you can enjoy. Check out some bank-account friendly options from the Dollar Tree that can get you in the spirit of fall without busting your budget.

1. Pumpkin-scented candles

If you're crazy for everything pumpkin-spiced (and really, who isn't?), the Dollar Tree's Pumpkin Bourbon Scented Mason Jar Candle could help you bring the magic home. This affordable and adorable little scented jar candle received a five-star rating and costs less than half of what a small glass-jar pumpkin candle costs from Yankee candle. The smell is pretty great, too.

2. A pumpkin carving kit

Carving pumpkins is a key holiday tradition. Whether you make your pumpkin face spooky or friendly, you'll need the right kit to create your masterpiece. You can get one at the Dollar Tree that includes a carving knife and a spoon to clear out those pumpkin innards. That's a much, much better price than the $31 set Amazon has on offer.

3. Halloween LED lanterns

Decorating your house can help you get into the spirit of the season. And it's cheap with the $1.25 lanterns from the Dollar Tree. You can choose from a spooky black skeleton lantern or a pretty orange pumpkin one. While two AA batteries are required but not included, these affordable lights received an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, and reviewers said they "loved the look" as the lanterns glowed on their porch.

Again, these items are a huge bargain compared to $20.99 Halloween lanterns sold at Amazon.com. Just don't forget to pick up batteries.

4. Halloween-themed tin pails

If you have little trick-or-treaters in your home, you know they need that classic orange bucket to pick up all the candy they'll collect.

While you could opt for a plastic bucket, the Dollar Tree has upgraded tin additions for only $1.25. There are three patterns, including a smiley jack-o-lantern, a purple bucket with three pumpkins and some bats, or an orange bucket with some clever Halloween sayings.

The buckets measure 5.5 inches by 7.75 inches, so they aren't too big for little hands to carry even once they get some candy in them. And, of course, they have a convenient handle on the top to make them easy to transport.

5. Metallic plastic leaf dishes

If you are throwing a Halloween party, these metallic plastic leaf dishes can make your table look festive and beautiful -- and you won't have to worry about doing the washing up afterward. They're perfect for larger servings at 9 inches by 8.5 inches, and they come in an assortment of three beautiful fall colors, including red, green, and orange.

Check out each of these items at your local Dollar Tree today to see if any of them belong on your must-buy list for fall! Remember, though, that the holiday season is a time when you tend to do a lot of spending. While it's fun to buy nice fall items, you don't want to go overboard and end up in credit card debt -- which can happen even with small purchases.

Set a budget for yourself for things like gifts, decor, and entertaining, and then keep a spreadsheet or use a budgeting app to ensure you're tracking your spending and sticking to it. Fortunately, with these Dollar Store finds, it will be easy to stay within your spending limits while still celebrating the season.