How To Make A Cozy, Boutique-Style Hot Cocoa Station Using Dollar Tree Items

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Sipping on hot cocoa when it's cold outside is one of the dreamiest parts of the season. Although it may sound cozy to sit in a café while enjoying a mug, having your own hot cocoa bar right at home would be even better. Turns out, making it a reality doesn't have to be difficult, nor does it have to be expensive. Dollar Tree is overflowing with items for creating the most adorable (and delicious) hot chocolate station. All it takes is a shopping trip for sweet treats and decorations to get started.

According to a poll from YouGov, the holiday drink Americans favor most is hot chocolate. So it's not surprising that Dollar Tree carries several brands, such as Swiss Miss Hot Cocoa and Hot Chocolate Bombs. But getting your favorite kind of hot chocolate is just the beginning. For an authentic hot beverage station, you'll need toppings like marshmallows, caramel sauce, and sprinkles. To take it up a notch, Peppermint Flavored Candy Cane Spoons from Dollar Tree would add to the yumminess. 

Besides the treats, it's also about finding ways to bring it all together. Think cute festive mugs, glass jars, and twinkling lights, which are also available at Dollar Tree. You can even include items like holiday placemats, napkins, and stirrers. If you set up your station in a main area of the home, it can be a great way to decorate for Christmas on a budget. 

First things first, you'll need a clean counter space or tabletop for your station. Next, fill the jars with your sweets, then tie ribbons around their necks or glue them to their tops. You can also add labels using Dollar Tree's Chalkboard Tags. Line the jars up or place them on a small shelf. In order for your mugs to stand out, designate a special spot for them on a placemat or hang them from the wall using Command Hooks. It'll be like a holiday twist on a DIY coffee station. Use a basket for cocoa packets, which you can decorate to add a festive vibe. 

If you're feeling crafty, you can build a treat box for your station using Wood Slat Crates available at Dollar Tree. Glue a few of them together and paint the piece either bright red, green, or sparkly silver. Then, add labels to the front of the boxes and fill them with wrapped items like cookies, cake pops, or brownies. You could even display a chalkboard sign that says "Hot Chocolate Bar." However you set everything up, it'll definitely be a hit! Create a hot cocoa station for a holiday party using to-go cups, or keep it out all season long (or even longer). It's sure to make your home feel the Christmas magic.