15 Dollar Tree Buys That Help You Stick to Your New Year's Budget

Finding great products and sticking to a strict budget in the New Year doesn't need to be difficult. Dollar Tree offers a great selection of products, making it easy to save on everyday essentials like bath and body products and household goods.

From cozy slippers to body soaps, look for these 15 Dollar Tree buys to help you stick to your new-year budget.

Editor's note: Prices and availability are subject to change and may vary by location.

Price: $5.00

Start your new year off with self-care, cozy slippers to keep you warm as you roam around the house. At only $5, these comfy slippers may make it easy to reset household rituals while staying on a budget.

Comparable slippers at major retailers like Walmart are more than double the price. And if you consider these slippers are dupes of the brand UGG, which costs around $100, you're really saving big at Dollar Tree.

Price: $1.25

Keeping a budget for bath and body products doesn't mean you have to sacrifice great scents. This tropical-scented body wash keeps skin hydrated at a fraction of the price of comparable brand-name products. A similar 20-ounce body wash at Walmart costs around $7.

Price: $1.25

Stay fresh and clean with Irish Spring original bar soaps, available in a two-pack for only $1.25. If your New Year's goal is to cut down on fancy, overpriced soaps, these simple bar soaps will do the trick. A single bar of Irish Spring Bar Soap is $1 at Walmart.

Price: $1.25

Add the weekly magnetic dry-erase board set to your fridge to plan out a week's meals in advance and cut down on takeout costs. Planning meals helps you stay on track with your food budget and avoid food waste, too. Dry-erase boards at other retailers are priced over $5.

Price: $1.25

Skip pricy Oreos for your work lunchbox and opt for these Minees Sandwich Cookies instead. Each pack contains 10 individually wrapped items. Reviewers say these cookies taste great.

Price: $1.50

Sticking to a budget is always easier when you stay organized. Keep track of your papers and keep your home drawers organized with rectangular plastic baskets. Who says you need expensive organization tools to keep tidy?

Price: $0.79

Salt is a kitchen essential that many households run out of. Don't use a hefty chunk of your food budget on salt! This U.S. Salt Superior Iodized Salt comes in 26-ounce bottles for under $1, compared to other table salt at Walmart, priced at $1.67.

Price: $1.50

Decorate your home and add functionality with these Home Collection Pattern Cotton Bath Mats. These machine-washable mats make keeping your bathroom clean easy, even on a budget. Cotton bath mats at Target start at $7.

Price: $1.50

Save on pantry staples at Dollar Tree like Nature's House Creamy Peanut Butter. A 10-ounce container is only $1.50, compared to a 16-ounce Skippy jar at Target for double the price. Reviewers say this peanut butter tastes just like Jif.

Price: $1.25

Taco dinner nights are a great way to feed your whole family on a budget. This 8-count taco shell pack tastes great and makes tacos that everyone will love. A 12-count of the same Ortega Yellow Corn Taco shells at Target is priced at $2.79.

Price: $1.50

This dupe for Method all-purpose cleaner is a must-have for wiping down dozens of surfaces in your home. Users say the product smells great, too. At Target, a comparable Method cleaner spray is priced at $4.59.

Price: $1.50

Treat stains and spills on your home's carpets immediately with this carpet stain remover. Reviews say it works as well as comparable name brands like Electrolux carpet shampoo, which can cost about $35 for a gallon.

Overpaying for household cleaning products can quickly diminish your new year's budget. This Home Store Glass and Surface Cleaner is a dupe for the Sprayway Glass Cleaner, Ammonia-Free Aerosol, priced at $3.59 at Target. Reviewers gave this cleaner a 4.4 out of 5 stars.

Price: $1.25

In the new year, stay on top of a clean, healthy, acne-free wash without breaking the bank. This Salicylic Acid balancing face wash keeps skin healthy and clear. Reviewers rank this face wash 4.7 out of 5 stars. Comparable Salicylic Acid face washes at Walmart are priced at $3.57 or higher.

Price: $1.25

Expensive lip balms and lip oils aren't necessary to keep your lips moist throughout the winter. Reviewers say this lip balm keeps lips moist and smells great. Vaseline lip products that work similarly are almost $4 at Ulta.

Many Dollar Tree buys are dupes for name brands, offered at a fraction of the cost. To help you stick to your New Year's budget, tackle high grocery costs by shopping for pantry and food essentials at Dollar Tree. Here's an additional shopping tip: get to the store a couple of weeks before spring starts to get the first peek at new arrivals.