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5 Best Purchases at Target for Under $5

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Elon chapter.

For college girls on a budget, there’s no need to break the bank when your local Target has a number of practical items for less than $5. Here are a few of the best deals you can find when casually browsing through the store:
 
·Women’s Fleece Rain Boot Liners- on clearance for $4.98
These pink fleece socks are designed to keep your feet dry while providing an adorable border that peeks out from the top of your rain boots. Plus, the liners will look ultra stylish since one of the growing trends for fall is high boots with long socks.
 
http://www.target.com/p/Women-s-Fleece-Rain-Boot-Liners-Pink/-/A-12362150
 
·Delights Refresher Spray- $0.99
These tiny bottles of body mist are great for a quick refresher during the day in between classes. Their small size makes them easy for transporting in a purse or book bag, and they come in various scents, including Vanilla Sugar, Sweet Pea, Coconut Lime and Juicy Mango.
 
http://www.target.com/p/DELIGHTS-2-FL-OZ-REFRESHER-SPRY/-/A-13333079
 
· Window Décor Gel Clings- $2.00
Just in time for the holidays! Decorate your dorm room with tiny gel stickers that are easily removable and won’t stain your walls. They’re colorful, cute and not to mention fun to touch. Choose between stockings, a snowman, Santa Claus and more.
 
http://www.target.com/p/WINDOW-DECOR-8X9-GEL-CL-STOCKINGS/-/A-13686587
 
· Xhilaration Juniors Sporty Panties- $4.99
Boy shorts are not only comfortable, but they look good on almost all body types and are an interesting switch from typical bikini briefs. This particular style comes in assorted colors and has small buttons on the front, and honestly, who doesn’t enjoy buttons?
 
http://www.target.com/p/Xhilaration-Juniors-Sporty-Panties-Assorted-Colors/-/A-13758714
 
· Home Mum Dinnerware Collection- $4.54-$5.24
Whether you live in an apartment or a dorm, it’s convenient to have your own utensils for late-night snacking during study sessions or movies. This collection of kitchen accessories has brightly colored cups, bowls and plates for between $4 and $6, making it generally easy to stock up your room with a variety of items.
 
http://www.target.com/p/Home-Mum-Dinnerware-Collection/-/A-13355246
 
 
 

Avery is a sophomore at Elon University majoring in Print Journalism. She's involved with the yearbook, Phi Psi Cli, and the newspaper, The Pendulum, as well as a four year honors program called Leadership Fellows, and is also a member of Alpha Xi Delta, Theta Nu Chapter. Born and raised at the real Jersey Shore, she loves the beach, traveling, writing, running, and shopping. She recently studied abroad in Costa Rica for January Term, and hopes to go abroad for a semester in the fall of 2011. She hopes to move to Manhattan after she graduates and work for a women's magazine. Avery is excited to have the chance to bring Her Campus to Elon University.