Skip Williams Sonoma: These Cute Winter Mugs From Dollar Tree Are So Much Cheaper

A cute coffee mug is always a nice find, especially around the holiday season when we can look forward to plenty of cider and hot cocoa. Nice mugs are all too often overpriced, though, so a good deal is also a welcome sight. When it comes to good prices on quality holiday décor, skip Williams Sonoma; fun festive mugs are waiting for you right at your local Dollar Tree, including one fun, much cheaper snowman-themed mug that gives the upscale brand a run for its money.

The mug in question currently costs only $1.50 on Dollar Tree's website, featuring a simple white design with a cute snowman face and an unobtrusive three-dimensional nose. This mug is dishwasher- and microwave-safe and is available either online or while you're shopping for groceries at your local Dollar Tree store (assuming it's in stock). Shopping online does require a minimum order of 24 mugs at a total cost of $36, but it's still a great deal.

Comparatively, a mug with the same theme and the same 20-ounce capacity (though admittedly not exactly the same design) costs $18.95 at Williams Sonoma for a single piece. That's over ten times the price for something that serves the same purpose. There's a case to be made that Dollar Tree's snowman mugs are even better than Williams Sonoma's, as the design is much cleaner.

Satisfied customers on the Dollar Tree website aren't shy about how much they enjoy their new mugs. One reviewer wrote, "I love the capacity and functionality of this snowman mug! It's great for a Hot Cocoa Bar!" Dollar Tree has already sold great glassware pieces that look like luxury brands without the high price tag, and with a 4 out of 5-star rating, its snowman mugs don't disappoint, either. As of writing, the only negative reviews concern shipping issues and not the quality of the mugs themselves.

Besides sipping out of them, these mugs are great for holiday gifts, especially if you know a coffee or tea aficionado. Wrap it up with a few bags of their favorite tea or some other small gifts, like candy or tickets to events they'd like. Any kind of stocking stuffer would also make a great gift in a coffee mug, so they're a wonderful opportunity to give the people in your life a fun, personalized surprise.

Another great thing about these mugs is their versatility. Their simple design means that, while they'll always fit best around the holidays, they're also good for a wide variety of other wintertime occasions. Their simplicity and low cost also mean you can easily decorate and customize them however you want.