With fall fast approaching, thrifty retirees can find inexpensive, trendy items at Five Below to cozi up their homes or spruce up their decor. However, not everything purchased for fall has to be autumnal. Five Below offers a wide selection of everyday household items that can be used any time of year. Some even make great back-to-school gifts.
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So what should retirees buy at Five Below before fall? GOBankingRates has sifted through the retailer’s online catalog and compiled the following list of ideas.
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Stackable Ghost Halloween Decoration
Retirement shouldn’t stop you from celebrating the spookiest season of the year or encouraging candy collectors to visit. This three-pack of stackable ghosts will have you ready for Halloween well in advance, so you don’t have to spend all your money on decorations before the holiday begins.
Even if you don’t live in a place where trick-or-treating is popular, these ghosts can still be a lot of fun for your grandchildren. They’re on the cute side, so they won’t scare little ones. They’re also small – about 2 feet tall when stacked – and make great accents or table decorations.
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Autumn leaf wreath
You don’t have to celebrate Halloween to welcome fall. This fall foliage wreath is an inexpensive but colorful way to add some warmth to your front door—or brighten up your living space with a creative decoration.
It measures 18 inches in diameter and comes with leaves in traditional fall colors. It’s also quite simple, so it makes a great accent piece.
Backpack with all-over print and mesh pocket
Five Below is especially popular with teens and younger children, so if you have grandchildren or great-nieces and great-nephews, you might want to pick up some back-to-school gifts before fall. That includes this backpack—or ones like it.
Available in a range of styles, including strawberries and black graffiti art, this school bag is right on trend. And perhaps more importantly, it’s practical too. It has a large mesh pocket on the front, a side pocket and adjustable straps.
Power strip
No matter what age you are, it never hurts to have a few things on hand for convenience. One such option at Five Below is this 8-foot power strip. It comes in several colors, including white, black, blue, and purple.
On the functional side, it also has a tangle-free cord and three outlets, so you can plug in multiple devices at once – without worrying about it getting tangled. It also has an angled plug, so it easily fits into tight spaces – like behind the sofa.
Rain cloud mood lamp with atmospheric mist
Most things are only $5 at Five Below, but some things are worth spending a little more on, including this mood lamp. It creates the sound of rain, gentle mist, and color-changing LED lights. It also makes a great night light to have on hand at all times.
This lamp holds up to 150 milliliters of water and is about 23 cm high. If it’s not quite your style, it also makes a great gift – and why not start your Christmas shopping in advance?
Hard-shell hand luggage
Now that you’re retired, you probably have time to travel a little, but if you’re lacking decent luggage, stop by Five Below. Whether you’re visiting family and friends for the winter holidays or heading somewhere solo, you’ll find decent luggage at this store.
This particular hard-shell suitcase is great for carry-on luggage. It can hold up to 30 pounds and meets Federal Aviation Administration size requirements. It also has an extendable handle and 360-degree spinner wheels, so it shouldn’t tip over easily during transport.
Cookie decorative pillow
It’s hard to imagine fall without cozy pillows and blankets decorating your couch, chairs, and beds at home. This small pillow comes in either orange or green, both colors fitting for the fall season.
It’s also soft and comfortable, so you can use it either as a barstool cushion or as a headrest when you’re relaxing at home this fall.
Icon Wireless Earbuds with Microphone
These wireless earbuds make a great gift for the winter holidays, but you may also want to keep a pair for yourself, especially if you enjoy long, leisurely fall walks or are planning a trip.
They’re Bluetooth compatible and have a built-in microphone so you can take calls without having to use your hands. They also come in three sizes to fit comfortably in most ears. They even come with a charging case.
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