The New Year calls for freshening up your home and replacing dated, cracked or stained essentials with updated items. For budget-friendly household updates, nothing beats the dollar store.

Even though Dollar Tree has had to raise their flagship price to $1.25, there are still bargains to be had. Generally, household items, health/ beauty products and party supplies will be a bargain at the affordable retail chain compared to department or specialty stores.

In times of tightening the belt, every dollar counts. Discover how Dollar Tree can be your perfect ally to save this holiday season with these 8 must-have products.

You might have heard that Dollar Tree has seriously upped its game. You can find many name-brand items, cute decor and useful home products at the bargain store. Check Out: 14 Best Dollar Tree

If you're on a budget and want to stock up on some pantry items that will last a long time, look no farther than Dollar General. This budget-friendly store has everything from whole beans to pasta