Dollar Store Love

Roaming the dollar store is like going on a treasure hunt.

…or so I’m told.

I may not get a gleam in my eye the moment we step in the door, like my husband does, but I try my best to show at least a bit of excitement when he asks almost each Friday if we can make a stop at the local Dollar Tree.

Not wanting to disappoint, I cheerfully say, “Sure Baby,” and the adventure begins.

We don’t mess with stores like Family Dollar, Dollar General, and Deal$, where the deals really aren’t all $1. No, we’re purist when it comes to our “dollar” store shopping.

We walk hand-in-hand into the land-of-$1-deals, never knowing what we may find. Sometimes we choose just a basket,  but sometimes we need a cart to collect our treasures.   If you’ve never frequented your local dollar store, allow me to give you a guide to the items that are worth buying there. It will save you money in the long run! And don’t worry, they are open at times other than Friday night.

First, you must peruse the front, where they keep their seasonal items and rather large collection of as-seen-on-TV products.  You can usually find some really sweet deals right at the front of the store.

• For example, during times like Christmas, their gift bags, which come in a variety of sizes (including super large), patterns and colors, are a STEAL! The tissue paper is also a good buy, even though it’s not the best of quality, at 40 sheets for $1, it’s still worth it.  I’d skip the wrapping paper, however. After Christmas you can find good quality, big rolls of paper for cheap prices at places like Target.
• All the as-seen-on-TV items are also a $1, so be sure to try some out just for kicks.
  

Here’s a list of other items we only buy at the dollar store:

• UPDATE: Shower caps – how could I forget about my beloved caps?! Get 8 sexy caps for just $1!
• Tea Lights – 16 for $1. That’s less than 7 cents a piece!
• Hand-held lighter for said candles – Can’t be a $1 for these!
• Kitchen sponges – Get the Scotch Brite ones; they’re the best.
• Dryer Sheets – Never buy ones at the regular store again!
• Cleaning products – Either make your own or buy them for $1 a piece. Why spend more?

A list of products we sometimes buy at the Dollar Store:

• Cards – They now have a good selection of cards either 2 for $1 or $1 a piece. They don’t have  great ones for every occasion, but they certainly have a good assortment.
• Gum – Unless there’s a good sale elsewhere, which happens pretty often.
• Tin foil – It’s kind of thin but good for grilling
• Batteries
• Random items we find throughout the store

I’m sure I’m forgetting a few things, or maybe I’m not, but as you can see, there’s plenty of treasures to find at your local dollar store.

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