Sometimes their products are name-brand products that don't advertise anymore, such as Bon-Ami Cleanser. I do this for prizes at my work.
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Ialso did buy a bottle of Ibuprofen there because it was an emergency even though I usually get it at Rite Aid but I checked the expiration date and it was good. They will buy entire containers of goods at auction from China, without knowing what's in them, and will sell whatever ends up in that container. Thank you for sharing your feedback. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. They also have a small, low-wage staff, that's usually only about 10 employees per store. Another thing I like to do is get a BUNCH of those stretchy little gloves when winter rolls around. *Just remember that you can't return or exchange things to dollar stores, so don't go too crazy. I get all of my wine, beer, etc glasses from their and they are great! Buy that kind of stuff at Costco and you'll get a better value. That's great to know; I will have to keep an eye out for bread at my store! A small box of pencils at the dollar store, while only $1 obviously, might not be the best deal around because it probably has LESS pencils than a box of pencils on sale at Walmart near back-to-school time. Kitchen scissors. I'm guessing the quality of the goggles isn't great, but for $1, can you really complain? I wised up and started buying my mirrors from the dollar store, and I've never looked back since! Since the designs need to be centred, that can be an issue making them fit. They're only $5, but they brush through tangled hair so well. I have to say they actually work and we had no problems with it. It's probably an old or overstock product, or is an outdated color. Small tools, screwdrivers etc. Sometimes even the exact same ones expensive stores have. A 100lb dog would eat them in 2.3 seconds, but for the little guys, great bargain. Hmmm . The other makeup items I dont use because I have really sensitive skin, but wanted to mention you can use coupons at the dollar tree. Try it! Also Pet Accessories! Thats such a good idea, thanks for sharing!!! The bandages are great too and in all sizes. Not recommended Sorry for the long comment or if someone already covered this, I couldnt read all the comments since the page was lagging. Most of them are Sassy+Chic branded which seems to be a made for Dollar Tree line. I'll stay to read some but probably not as often as I'd like . In the beauty supplies you can find everything from facemasks, pore strips and antiwrinkle gel patches. Buy two, take two tests, and you'll STILL save yourself tons. I do have to disagree with you about the food.
List of 100+ Dinner Ideas to Make Meal Planning a Breeze! ), I also love their $1 reading glasses! so if you round it up like the store would: 3 cents vs 2 cents. *cooking utensils = depending what you need, Walmart often has bare-bones-basic items for 88cents (4pk wooden spoons, 2pk whisks, potato masher, measuring cups, etc).
Will have to pick some up now . Great post! **round laundry baskets = 97 cents at Walmart, the others you mentioned I would go to Dollar Tree My dog (120 lb) is way too big for dollar store stuff, but for smaller dogs its perfect! I could go on and on about what to buy at the dollar store in terms of art and crafting. They have a variety of Sassy+Chic nail stencils. My son loses them all the time, and this way i just grab another pair for him (or another single glove; I try to get the plainest, black or navy so we can both use them ). I always brought my 5 grandchildren when they were little to do their Christmas shopping,gave them $6.00 each, the gifts they bought will stay in my Memories forever.. Last time I looked, they were made in Canada. Walmart: 97 cent 50 pins = .0194 I sprayed, let sit for 30 minutes, then washed in hot water.. oh woops! I get pretzel sticks there for M'honey.. Sounds great, right?! Seriously, why pay more? This is a great idea to share your blogs with us because your Article helps us to learn so many things through your blogs. So every holiday our decorations came from there. Oh, and dishes!
I think they are all made of the same ingredients. They always have fun designs to choose from. Their dry erase boards and markers are a GREAT deal at just $1. We live in Tiny Town USA so I was so excited when we got a DT. You can make an awesome valentines or Easter basket with a bunch of stuff in it for super cheap. The Block Schedule System! When I go to blow them up the next year, they are wilted, misshapen, stinky, and don't ever seem to hold their air well any more.
While you can get big boxes of crayons for a better deal at stores like Walmart, I have to say that I love their simple, small packs, which are great for road trips. Dont waste your money. Trust me, I've tried deflating or drying them, putting them in a bin in the garage, and holding onto them year after year.
But you can see the edges of the stickers even with two coats of top coat. Pinterest and the $1 store make the perfect team. Yes, I might just be 12 years old). *certain cleaning supplies = these stores often have the same name brand or similar store brand things, so do the math
The last time I was at Walmart, I paid $3.50 for a small pack of cheap headbands. As I explained above, many times their products are surplus, or out-of-date colors. I go at least 2 or 3 times a month. *food storage = Im talking plastic bags, foil, parchment, plastic wrap, etc. The one thing to not buy at the dollar stores is chalk. Almost every one came clean.. those that didnt, I reapplied & washed & it came clean the second time. I still have figurines from there I use in sets ups today! I love stocking up on travel games and anything magnetic for road tripsand keeping them quiet in church. , Oh thats so awesome, thanks for sharing! Those are only SOME of the things that I regularly buy from the dollar store. The primer makes it so that even the cheapest of cheap-o eyeshadow stays on all day and looks vibrant. Your right Jordan, I wouldnt and dont even tempt to buy the food there. My DT gal even told me the days the bread truck comes, so I just grab it fresh of the bread guys cart!! *wide neck plastic water bottles = I got mine last year for 88cents, Walmart and its BPA free #2 recyclable hand wash only I have decent sized nails and most of the sizes were really small or way too large and had to be cut down. And it IS AWESOME! Although some of the stuff may be smaller (name brand wise) If you check the expiration, the food is fine. Batteries are good to buy there for kids toys. I absolutely love the dollar store! Thank you so much admin for uploading such amazing content with us your blog is really helpful for me. I agree that theyre the best for any kind of party supplies, cards, paper goods and plasticware and mailing supplies. (Yes, I also have an inner adolescent. I havent looked around for bread there before, but Ill make sure I do next time we go grocery shopping because I love Natures Own and its so expensive at Vons. Also, I think their microwave popcorn and cookies are also good values. My local Dollar Tree has a decent selection of nail art products. Much of it ends up being a higher price per ounce than it would be at the grocery store. It's a mirror for dang sake! So there you have it! Even Acne meds, that are National Brand Equivilant. Skip brand name and some of the antihistamines (unless youre like me and dont use them often), because they arent as good a deal as Costco (loratadine is so cheap, esp on sale). So Precious they are all now ages 27 to 31 still talking about Shopping with Grandma for Christmas, then wrapping their gifts by themselves, then making pizzas, milk shakes. Also, I use the baskets for organizing my chest freezer and it makes my life WAY easier! **foil pans = Sams Club 30pk half size steam table trays (just the bottom) comes to 21 cents each tray!! The batteries last just as long as expensive batteries. Maybe due to all the ads or the heavy picture usage, not sure. It's a super fun online video program that makes tackling your finances fun again. Many times they have fabulous deals in the frozen section.
The nail buffer shown in the first picture is great though. I will pick up a bag of truffles and they are delicious! They also have kitchen tools that work fine, such as whisks, oven mitts, ice cream scoops, measuring cups, table runners, strainers, can openers, wooden spoons, and more. One day in high school, I dropped yet ANOTHER hand mirror (for the 3rd time in 2 days, it felt like). Pens/pencils are excellent deals. at the grocery. Doh! Just in case anyone does not know the math, first compare same or similar things, (i.e.- wood vs wood clothespins, not wood vs plastic). This post was so helpful! The Sassy+Chic nail stickers I was actually quite excited to find. . Ive seen this at the dollar store but didnt buy them because I didnt think they would even work . I don't suggest bribing your kids but it just happens that's the store I like to buy crafting stuff, flash cards and other little keep her busy toys so she thinks it's some fun exciting face! If you watched how I do my makeup, you'll see that I'm an advocate for buying a good primer, then using cheap eyeshadow. So if you do want to do the same one on each nail, you would have to carefully reuse or buy a few packs. I have been able to stock and restock my son's green army guy supply, Priya's play kitchen with small dollar store packs of plastic kitchen food, and even some small dollhouse furniture. This one may shock many of you, but I LOVE dollar store makeup! Go back and get more things and the end price tag of course exceeds the amount of items ive brought back. And ALL your wonderful tips in life. I totally agree about the pregnancy tests. We also buy our cokes there and candy before going to theaters and gum! I ended up having to trim the edges of the stickers after unsuccessfully trying to melt/fuse it with acetone. We had to get out as much stock as possible. But for $1? Dog Poop bags!!!! I'm sorry, I just don't trust them. Every time you go, grab 2, 3, or 4 of these babies in various sizes. My best ever discovery at DT!! =] They cost up to $6. You cant beat that! And some of their technology is acceptable, such as calculators, and I just bought a fabulous pair of wireless earbuds at Dollar Tree (for $5) that work amazingly well! I especially like the white chocolate ones. You forgot the absolute best thing Pregnancy tests! Each comes with 10 stencils per pack but you cant buy just one design. wish you all the best for upcoming comments. There are about 9 or 10 in the bag. They are not overly thick but you need a couple of coats to smooth the nail out completely. Another thing at our store at least they have those little folding stackable shelves and I found while they aren't the most sturdy they do what I need them to underneath our sink in the bathroom! Love them. Perfect for office supplies, toys, your lost-sock basket, gift baskets/bins, closet organizing, and so on. However, I would disagree with saying no to all of the food. Yeah, a lot of their stuff there is gross off brands and not a great deal, but a couple of things there I've found for a good price including condiments (which can be bought on sale for a good price but usually not for a dollar) but most importantly bread. Many times, the surplus items they buy are surplus because it was last season's color or an old style. Nail polish remover is also great here. The active ingredient is most important if it has the same one as the name brand then Im all in. Love the coffee,oil,olives,canned goods. Sometimes, products hit the dollar stores because of damage or lack of freshness. Having a stock on-hand will help you when taking treats/meals to friends, and will save you a butt-load in cooking. They are not any good. They are decent sized so would work well even on long nails but not very wide. And of course, you can't go wrong with the $1 pool noodles. That is very kind of you to say! Thanks for sharing! Dollar Tree: $1 36 pins = .02777 (Not craft scissors) are strong. The eyeliner smears too easily. Maybe. What should I buy from the dollar store?, What are the best deals at the dollar store?. And guess what? Do I really need to explain why a $1 electronic is not a good investment? Great post!!! BUT, they are often just offered cheaper because they operate on slimmer margins than grocery stores.
(Yes, I just said butt-load. Love all the tips, thanks for sharing! I love buying my son books and coloring books and toy cars, the puzzles we tried but the pieces dont fit together flat! document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Best Summer Treats to Enjoy with the Family. It even has magnets on the back, perfect for meal planning and grocery shopping. Required fields are marked *. I got SO MAD when I ran to the store and paid over $5 for another crappy mirror, that I was bound to break yet again in a matter of time. Wouldn't you know that the dollar store had them in TONS of different shapes and sizes and they are CUTE! I use it as a grease & strain remover because regular name brand wont work on my stains.. If you want some more great ideas to stick to your budget and live frugally, then you've got to check out Budget Boot Camp! (Downer for me, better for my wallet). I have and currently do purchase the advil 6 pack and the allegry pills (pink) and they work perfectly. We are expecting our first child this January, and I am planning to make up some freezer meals (in $1 store pans of course) so we wont need to worry about dinner for awhile. xoxo Carly. Thanks for sharing! I love your post, glad you shared your ideas, I am going on a road trip in a week and using some of your ideas, Thanks!
Lasts close to 3 weeks in the refrigerator after opening. Base is Fiendish Fancies Shapeshifter, one of the VIP polishes from Indie Expo Canada. And really, who doesn't need more sticky notes?? Irish Spring soap, for example, is the exact same bar you'd find in the grocery store, only smaller. It just doesn't work (for me, anyway)! Actually, sometimes they have great electronic and electronics accessories. Fantastic post! Sadly, it's been a while since I've been to my favorite store-o-cheapness. Mainly the canned food, but you have to be careful with bagged food, baking goods, seasonings, and frozen food. I would love to hear what everyone thinks of it. For me it's worth it to be able to get wheat instead of white and avoid high fructose corn syrup. When my husband and I were first engaged and living in our new apartment I couldn't afford to decorate it. I buy sunglasses there for the same reason. The sizing is way off though. =). Post was not sent - check your email addresses! I love the Dollar Tree, it does make shopping easy since you know how much youre spending without a calculator. Now, here's my disclaimer for FLOTATION devices in the pool, you really get what you pay for and I totally recommend getting the nicer stuff. XO. I didn't know they're now carrying those bins. You name it, they've got it all for a great price. **pregnancy tests = 88 cents at Walmart But all that other stuff you talked about is right on! We make regular trips and she loves it because it typically means she'll get something special if she's good! I dont buy beauty products from China usually so Im careful here but there are some bargains to be found. The box will only cost you $1 (rather than $2 or $3), but you might only have 7 or 10 bags, versus 20. I'm with Jennifer above most of this I agree with, but not the food. Way less than a dollar each and amazingly accurate. I had no idea that the dollar store offered things like this. Lots of good info!! If you havent tried the hydrocortizone cream you have too, its a must! ), vinyl table cloths, gift bags, tissue paper, bows, greeting cards, basket fillers, party signs (especially around holidays), favor bags/boxes, party favors, and decorations. totally didn't see it, i love the dollar store! Shown here using the two designs from the same pack along with the Sassy+Chic nail jewels.
Same with candles. We had been discussing doing a food themed Mani Monday so I was going to use them for that.
They also have stickers and foam stickers, popsicle sticks, and wiggly eyes all great for crafts with the kids, all for a good deal especially the wiggly eyes! I hope you treasure and use it for always! toy. P.Sonline I found most of the same goggles for $15!!! THE BREAD!!! Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. Dollar Tree is a great place to stock up for cheap on some of the essentials in your life. Great place to shop. The jewels are just like any cheap jewels. I'll take it.
This is our weekend for the grandkids and a visit to the Dollar Store saves our sanity. Another thing that is good to get is stuff for your car like those trees you hang on your mirror. Lots of choice in the pack I bought with a range of shapes and colours for just $1.25. Sassy+Chic also has a line of makeup at Dollar Tree, I buy the sponges and tools but tend not to buy makeup like that. I just bought a potato pealer cause the one that I had broke. Clorox. Many dollar stores have an area dedicated to charts, bulletin board borders and signs, calendars, charts, and other helpful tools to use. Same with otc medicines. I like the ziplock too. Love them as the design goes around legs and not neck.
I love those, they are awesome! I picked up a selection of products including some stencil stickers, nail wraps, nail stickers and jewels. love,love,love. As I was walking around, I kept sayingWow, this is great!and this!oh, this is a great deal (yes, aloud. Learn about one of my most vital budgeting principles that I teach the, Keep track of your food by inventorying your pantry, fridge and freezer using our. I have bought many a lip gloss, lipstick, eyeliner, lip liner, makeup pencil sharpeners, and eyeshadow from the dollar store. They even have wedding and baby stuff! certain makeup: talc just dont agree with my skin or cheaper foundations. My recent post The Struggles It Takes.. Great Tipsbut I found your site to be slow to load and actually made my comp run high! We LOVE Dollar Tree or as my daughter calls it "Da Tree!" They wont give you your money back but even though its a dollar i hang onto all my receipts and wait til i have a bag full of things i didnt need (exchanges) and do it all in one shot. Dog harness. Rubbermaid boxes are almost always free, and we almost always have coupons for them! I buy bleach a couple times a year, I buy a lot of ammonia there, and I buy their LAs Totally AWESOME! I use them for college. Yes!! For $1, their bins and baskets are a KILLER deal. Their other tubs and bins are amazing also. True story. I used to be okay with their brushes and combs, BUT I'm now a HUGE fan of Bathpack! You better believe Walmart will be getting a pack of cheap headbands returned to them in the next few days! You can never have too many bins, in my book! I love that I can get nailpolish remover for only $1! And the "home improvement" aisle is a great source for sponge paint brushes, since even the good ones don't last more than a couple of projects. If you do like it, you've saved yourself many dollars.
I LOVE the Dollar Tree! They seem to work just fine. I recently created a meal plan for $10 for one week of meals for one person from dollar tree. Old and they're perfect for what she'll use them for! I buy all my kitchen utensils there. I enjoyed the article but I disagree about the medications. Same goes with cotton face pads, swabs, sponge applicators, and cotton balls. Josh calls them G'ma activities. However, its convenient to replace an old icky brush every once and a while . Sometimes dollar store products are name-brand products, only smaller. I picked myself up a cute calendar dry-erase board. Whether it's $1 or $5, it won't change how your face looks.
popcorn & movies all from the Dollar tree.. My favoret store for Multi less expensive Items.. Hey Jordan, love reading your blog so I wanted to jump on and clarify one thing about the return policy for Dollar Tree, WE DO TAKE ITEMS BACK FOR EXCHANGE! You get so little on a roll its often better to buy somewhere else, water beads what a mess I had with those! I buy most of my cleaners there.. For the most part, I use all natural homemade cleaners but there are sometimes I just cant. Here is the big question What should you avoid at the dollar store? I may have to look into them! I love their cheap but good enough greeting cards, their mini candy bar packs, bleach for only a dollar, parchment, festive holiday items, dry erase boards (not really long lasting but cheap! Just wanted to pass it along. Im a sucker for the blank ones, thank you cards. The Sassy+Chic dessert themed nail stickers actually look better in this photo than they did on the nail. Nobody mentioned batteries but thats a very big seller. From cellphone chargers, cellphone covers, to led flash lights and usb cables etc. School supplies. This website uses cookies to improve your experience. Thank you for this post! Dollar store products are many times the same products you will find in other stores. Two of the most items I purchase are batteries & all my birthday, sympathy & holiday cards. Keep a price notebook so you can learn your prices and know where you'll get the best bang for your buck. Nail items are also great! Yes! Your timing is perfect!
Once again, it's no Nike suit, but for a baby girl who hardly moves when in the water and will outgrow it in 5.3 seconds anyway, $1 is a KILLER deal and it will serve its purpose just fine. As I mention in pretty much any food post, if you are going to take the time to cook, then double whatever you're making, throw half in a dollar store aluminum baking pan, and freeze it! They are always so excited to see what treasures we have for them. Now, it's no surprise to anyone that dollar store quality isn't the best money can buy. They are fun for projects with the kids, to put in centerpieces and candle vase thingies (technical term, yes), and even a project like THIS wreath. Dollar stores will often buy and sell anything that's cheap. WHEEW! Mylar balloons, streamers (2 for $1! ), vases, candles and holders, makeup, scrubber things, pens, and more than I can list. Oh, and I will say that if you have a small dog, the pet toys are a good deal too. This post was awesome! by calculating selling price divided by unit number. The Bowl Gamethe Best Party Game Youve Ever Played! There is six of us and I can usually get a pack of toothbrushes for all of us for a $1. Spray cleaner with bleach, foam paintbrushes, plastic dropcloths, cheap broom & dustpan (I dont care if it dies), painters tape, small packages of baby wipes, ready-made tea and a few snacks, bandaids and antibiotic ointment, and hairties. Just stay away from any of their electronics because you're basically throwing your money down the toilet! Your email address will not be published. The BEST deal on pregnancy tests are the Wondfo Pregnancy Test Strips from Amazon. We had an old house and had to have it checked for lead and the inspector said to only buy Crayola brand chalk because most others have or might have lead in it. Leave a comment and share! I was spending $3-4 on the low cal Natures Own, or Sarah Lee at our grocery storeand then one day discovered THE SAME BREAD at DT. Especially when we had power outages. I mean seriously! I dont know what I would do without the Dollar Tree! I buy note cards in the dollar store. I get complimented on my makeup all the time. I I do love some grocery buys like dried beans, canned or jarred spaghetti sauce (check the date), canned fruit (check the date). I don't buy mops or big things though, because you need those to be pretty sturdy and $1 won't cut it. If you don't like it, you're only out $1. Love me some $Store HPTs! Dollar stores can sell the SAME items as grocery stores for cheaper because they have class-B or C locations, so they pay much lower rent than class-A locations. Here a few of my favorite cleaning supplies to buy: Only some cleaning supplies are a good deal (I love the dollar store windex). The candy is very well priced and delicious depending on what you buy. Overall, they are great for the price if you are a beginner to nail art. Now on to. Another great use for the gem rocks is in the bottom of any container or vase. What have you got to lose? The nail wraps from Sassy+Chic at Dollar Tree come in a variety of surprisingly nice designs. I haven't had that feedback before, so thank you for passing it along!! I have already been outside with them 3 times today. I bought some of the stencils, but I have yet to use them. Sure, they aren't sturdy enough to hold a heavy load of jeans day after day, but they are for toys, kids' clothes, dog toys, shoes, sports equipment, etc.
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