I use those to bring meals to people or freeze my own meals in them. I always manage to find something I like, or something I can add a little DIY to. I used their pregnancy tests forever, work great, BUT walmart now sells the same thing for 88 cents! the miniature packs are great.-i also picked up desk organizers that i use to store jewelry and cotton balls and stuff -they have multi packs of toy cars, great because my kids seem to lose them-stain remover. freeart Stay away from their frozen fruit. Same for Renuzit air fresheners, I think the ones at the grocery store are fresher because there is a higher turn over. Nevermind paying $10+ each.- Spices- We go through garlic powder and onion powder weekly.- Anything craft! Works pretty good! Other awesome things: -my dollar tree had packs of rubbermaid brand take-alongs plastic food storage containers. Great post! All free printables are for personal use only. Other things I've snagged that were great deals: boxed candy for traveling or movies (if you're one of the many that do that sort of thing), bubble wrap, cupcake liners, and things on the education aisle like flashcards, children's counting/colors/numbers books, classroom decorations (have you priced those at actual teacher stores?! I like their napkins, plates (though flimsy but they do the colorful job), and cups. Thanks for your post! I love the fact that people have said the pregnancy tests are good. Same for the Duncan Hines small boxes of cupcake mix (makes a dozen instead of 24). They all suck. No complaints. light bulbs! Thin and flimsy.Pet food BOWLS- Sure. I bought knock-off Mexican Nutter Butters and they tasted like nothing. I use them to wrap up my handmade items that I sell online. also, BUBBLES. Funnels/thin plastic cutting boards/ measuring cups and spoons- Funnels are great quality. My mom says that they are no different than grocery storesI'm not so sure. My husband and me were laughing so much! I don't know if anyone has said this yet, but don't buy clothespins at the dollar store - it's worth the extra 50 cents or so to get them at Target. The lotion was mentioned in the blog, that it's not any good, I agree, but I do like the creamy petroleum jelly. That is a huge savings! I love the take away coffee cups, there are more per pack, and it's far cheaper then at my grocery or walmart. These are great places to buy candy, chips, and storage containers. Thanks for sharing! Love the dollar store!!! They have some decent holiday decorations there too! Their bath fizzies, bath salts and bubble bath make nice gifts to others or for yourself. Those things are golden :)I must disagree on the bobby pins, though. When I would pay $4 and up for that at the grocery store I will take it for a buck - no problem! I buy hair conditioner to use for shaving my legs- way cheaper than shave gel and my legs are more moisturized! :). Thanks again for the wonderful post.Tea Toddhttp://www.teatodd.blogspot.com. It may look like Vaseline's healing lotion, but it is not even close. I bought a bag a frozen strawberries and they tasted rotten. Potted meat??? Big FAIL!! We use the sandwich baggies. Simple Book Binding Technique with a 5 step tutorial video, Introducing MONO Drawing pens and why I LOVE them already. Wow! Please link back to the original blog post with the use of a single image from that blog post only. just as good as the pricey ones.Picture frames- They are GREAT for crafting and this is as cheap as you'll find them.Cards/Gift bags/ gift containers- YES. Thank you so much for sharing!! Awesome post! I work with horses, so I am always snagging the cheap wash cloths for the barn. You'll never find knockoff perfume that is as good as the real thing- even if it's a perfect match scent-wise, it will not stay on. I buy lots of neat things there. If you don't pay attention, you get fleeced. So much cheaper! Any time I need wrapping paper, tissue paper, or gift bags I go straight to the dollar store first. How many pregnancy tests to you ladies use? These work just as well and for a fraction of the cost! So pass on the $1 pregnancy tests, pick one up from walmart for 88. I never buy them elsewhere. There are a couple of products I've come across that are just not worth the $1. I really enjoyed seeing what was good and what wasn't. The thin plastic cutting boards are just as good as any other similar products I've used. My daughter just bought the exact package of bobby pins, lol, so we'll have to see how they work. GREAT for giving treats to friends at holidays.-i also pick up the candy (hershey's, PB cups, m&m's, etc) mostly because the kids i work with will only go for name brand stuff. I ended up buying a Target store brand one and was much more satisfied even paying a little more. LOL love this post, but Ive got to tell you that pate is french for dough. lol =], kid's sunglasses are GREAT at the dollar store. particularly the night light size. Don't buy their staplers or regular scissors- they stop working fast. www.myclevernest.com. Hubby and I are thinking of trying for baby #3 so I may have to check the ovulation ones out! !My friend used a $20 pregnancy test that came out negative, the next day used a dollar store test that said positive, she was pregnant! :). Mrs. Freshley's snacks are pretty good, but I'd avoid the cookies made in other countries. :). Tutorial for these Simple Watercolor florals is coming soon! When it comes to finding a TRUE dollar store, go to Deal's or Dollar Tree. BUT they are nothing like the other brand in that they are anti-microbial. At our Dollar Tree they have clear cylinder vases that are closer to 6.00 at Wal-Mart. I bought a shower curtain there but it tore within two days--not such a great deal! I am not sure about prices elsewhere but I am in love with their micrfoiber hand towels and wash cloths, they wash and dry SO soft and fluffy Before you go to the movies, stop in for the large movie size boxes of Raisenets, Hot Tamales, Milk Duds, & other movie candy that normally cost 5+ at the theater. I live about 5 blocks from the dollar store and also spend WAY too much time there. Cheap baking pans, both the intentionally disposable and the longer lasting are good too. I would love to feature your post on my blog. I actually bought the potted meat to try for my 72 hour kits--it wasn't that bad! They NEVER get that nasty funky smell that sponges tend to get after only a few uses and I put mine in the dishwasher on a regular basis. They are not sticky!My local news did a story about Dollar Store stuff, and they said that the spices are an especially good deal because they're the same as name brand. Mine now has a great frozen section with the boxes of Pop-ice Popsicles. Also they have cute notepads, and the decorative dish towels are nice to just hang in the kitchen. I am all for saving money and love the dollar store, but I can't compromise on window/furniture cleaner :). Especially:popsicle sticksglass vasesglass gems (for vases)organization binsglue sticksbulletin board borders/postersstickersenvelopesfancy computer paperPass on the sticky notes. I love the 99 Cent Only Store and The Dollar Tree. Oh and BUBBLE WRAP! Especially since we go through tons of bobby pins at ever competition. What a great post!! They polish a stainless since better than anything else I've ever use! Not many just place them on the shelves. I love the plastic crystal type trays too - great for cookies and parties, the bowls are great too - love the bathroom garbage bags - small - great maple cookies are great! i found a 3 pack for a dollar.i go to the dollar tree at least once a week (sometimes more!) =)I also like the little baskets to hold toys from the dollar store.Great post! Snag clothes pins if you're planning on using them to make cutesy wootsy arts and crafts projects. I also get my greeting cards from their as well as gift bags and tissue paper. If I had to choose something to pass on I would say the batteries. I get lots of things that are a decent quality that I put in the Operation Christmas Child boxes and even for treat bags for the kids at school. Great blog! These are awful! Also disposable aluminum pans for taking dinner to friends. I'll try to glue again, but when I used it, it never stuck! I tried them a few times over the years, and they were aweful all the time, but great where my sister lives! Oh this was interesting to read! Even if they're only there for an afternoon, for a buck, she can open one and doesn't mind tossing out the rest.I also learned I was having both of my kids thanks to Dollar Tree preg tests! I like to snag helium balloons, kitchen utensils, Reynolds wrappers (the perfect size got baked potatoes or to line my toaster oven pan), seasonal paper plates & napkins, and the plastic table cloths are indispensable when I host a bake sale @ church! 3 packs for $1 and at five below it's 1 pack for $1.50. And I love the AsSeenOnTV knock offs you can usually find near the registers like grocery bag carriers and long-reach-grabbers. The generic ones I get at the grocery store actually work A LOT better. Also great for cheap holiday stuff. I also have plastic utensils that I bought years ago that I love. I like those little plastic treat bags that have pictures printed on them and curly ribbon. Hilarious!Will you, pretty please, consider sharing with my readers at http://sassafrassalvation.blogspot.com/2012/02/sasss-sunday-salvation-show-12.html ?Hugs, Kathy, Great post! I will buy sponges or rubber gloves there, and everyday napkins and those divided foam plates for parties. I actually purchase their sweeteners! The last time I bought bubbles at The Dollar Store they smelled do badly of chemicals I threw them away! Thanks for the great post. I loved this post. I was lol about the bobby pins bc I bought these and you are so right about themthey suck terribly:( The pregnancy test.so works!! In fact I bought one recently and it was negative, bought an Equate one at Wal Mart the next day and it was positive. I think I like these better. Said pregnant!!! No more trying to get dishes/Tupperware back from someone who just had a baby or has been sick -- just tell 'em to toss the containers! : ). Hello friends! With my first I bought handfuls of the EPT and other expensive brands, all said negative but I knew I was. Im opening a set of Dollar Tree Watercolor Paints and Im so curious to see how good they are. I always wondered about the dish liquid. I never would have gotten them though. Potted Meat? I LOVE shopping here for parties. I mean 1 dollar vs 6~10 bucks!! Another thing to snag - Birthday Cards! It was perfect for our beach trip! I had a doctor tell me that the pregnancy tests are what they use at a lot of hospitals. I work at the Dollar Tree where I live, and there is one thing I LIVE by in there if you have never tried their April products, you should. ps - my 8 yr old was once a positive $1 store pregnancy test .. :D Danielle CraftPlayLove.com. Theres a lot of paint per tube and you have all the primary colors. I buy these by the armful during the summer, Should you Buy a Dollar Store Pregnancy Test. I agree with the crayons thin g in general. I also snatched up all the black smoked glasses they had recently, nice and heavy. Don't buy their brooms - the metal handle bent in half the first time I used it. !However, there are many items that just arent worth it!Lately, the Dollar Stores around here sell meats and fish. I'm a 99 cent store freak, but I would have never bought a PT there before this.<3 AlyssaPS come over for a visit! I truly cannot name the name brand beauty products, I've used, but once their gone, the same ones may not return. I will close this extremely long comment by saying: DON'T BUY THE TWEEZERS. But I use their hair scissors on my dog and they have stayed sharp. Family Dollar, Dollar General, Dollar Tree and Deal's to name a few. I also buy padded shipping envelopes, floral foam, glass candlesticks (to make cupcake pedestals and such, candy, and other holiday items like sand buckets, water noodles and pinwheels and other party favors. Moisturizing gloves and socks- YES! They look like a Mr Clean Magic eraser but have a sponge back. To me these are way better than any other. I love the rolls of brown craft paper and glow sticks! The softener is also a no-go. Decent replacements for kitchen items, that will last till you can save for the nicer ones! Things like buttons, hot glue sticks, tape, canvas, felt.. the list goes on and on.-Holiday decorations. I am a dollar store junkie! @ Mary: Usually, you have to go up to the counter to ask for a pregnancy test in a dollar store. Oh and hoilday or house decor! I have at least 10 bottles sitting in my bathroom cupboard. My dollar store pregnancy test did not work :), I'm with you for most of it .. other than the shampoo. What a great idea for a post!!! Nowhere on the bottle did they say non-toxiccheck the label before buying!!! BUT I do go for a Diet Coke, way cheaper than the grocery store! everything is $1 or LESS. Oh, so helpful - who knew about the pregnancy tests? They get gross pretty fast because they get food and stuff and perform bodily functions in the dishes (charming, I know)- it is GREAT to keep several bags on hand, and the price is really good!Dishes- I haven't bought the plates, but I regularly buy glasses and bowls. recycled gift bags we all have laying around. They are the best I have ever come across. I'm also a fan of the book section, if you take time to search you can usually find a few good ones.
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