The time to make a Dollar General shopping run is now, especially if you want to save money on summer essentials. The discount retailer is slowly selling out of key seasonal items, like must-haves for the beach and pool, in stores and online.
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Luckily, GOBankingRates has rounded up seven summer items still in stock that are worth the money. Find out which seven Dollar General items you should buy before they’re sold out.
Kids Swim Goggles
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Price: $3 for four
There’s a pretty good argument to be made for why it’s smarter to buy a four-count package of kids swim goggles than it would be to buy each pair separately.
A single pair of kids’ swim goggles costs $1 at Dollar General. However, buying the four-count goggles comes out to spending 75 cents per pair, which saves more money in the long run and works out for bigger households.
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Water Splash Balls
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Price: $1
Splash balls are selling out fast at Dollar General, so add them to your shopping cart ASAP if you spot them on shelves. A two-count package comes out to spending just 50 cents on each splash ball. These toys are ideal for ages 4 and up.
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Bestway H2OGO! Assorted Animal Ride-On Pool Float
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Price: $13
Enjoy hours of poolside fun when you shop the Bestway animal pool floats. These competitively priced floats accommodate children ages 3 and up and come in your choice of flamingo or turtle ride-ons.
Bestway H2OGO! Pool Lounge Inflatable Float
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Price: $10
Get in some much-needed R&R at the pool with Bestway’s inflatable floats. Each float features an inflatable backrest to kick back in comfort and a foot zone to put your feet in the water. This lounge may be used for ages 12 and up.
Bestway H2OGO! Beach Ball
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Price: $1
Not even Dollar Tree carries beach balls as cheap as those at Dollar General. Add a few to your shopping cart if you have several upcoming trips to the lake house or beach planned this summer.
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Rectangular Ice Cube Tray
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Price: $1
Why pay more for ice at the store when you can freeze your own ice cubes at home? These rectangular ice cube trays come with 15 spaces for freezing ice cubes and are available in an assortment of colors.
True Living Box Fan
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Price: $15
Switch off the AC (on those slightly less hot days) and turn on a box fan to save a little money on your electric bill this summer. Dollar General’s box fans come highly reviewed by customers, thanks to how powerful the fan is and its overall longevity.
Editor’s note: Prices and availability are accurate as of July 7, 2025, and are subject to change.
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