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Dollar Store Deals

Some items in the dollar store are better than others. If you want to get the best value for your dollar without getting taken by inferior or dangerous products then keep reading. I’ve put together some of the best dollar store deals that I have seen consistently in various dollar stores. Sunday Newspaper If your dollar store sells the Sunday newspaper for a dollar, then this is a great deal. Our normal Sunday paper costs $1.75 elsewhere. Only spending $1 means that I can stock up on the Sunday insert coupons. School Supplies Looseleaf paper, notebooks, number 2 pencils and … Continue reading →

Dollar Store Shopping Strategies

Dollar stores are wonderful for saving money, but they can also be money pits, depending on how you shop. Maximize your savings on dollar store shopping when you employ some dollar store shopping strategies. Be diligent and selective when shopping for toys at a dollar store. There are some real treasures here, from classic army men, sports and play balls, puzzles, books, coloring books and more. But there are also plenty of cheap toys that won’t last past the first hour, or cost more here than elsewhere. Some toys to especially avoid if possible are: crayons (I used to advocate … Continue reading →

Getting More from the Dollar Store (2)

You can get the biggest bargains at the dollar store if you shop smart. Even at the dollar store, there are good deals and bad deals. And, there are shopping strategies that you can use to increase your savings. In Getting More from the Dollar Store (1), we covered three of those strategies. Of course, we couldn’t just leave you with only three, so here are some more ideas for getting the best dollar store value. 4) Buy the store brand. Even at the dollar stores, brand image is important. The stores want to maintain a high quality in its … Continue reading →

Getting More from the Dollar Store (1)

Do you know the best strategies for getting the biggest bang for that buck? Dollar and discount stores are everywhere these days, so it is easy to save money, right? Well, yes and no. If you really want to save at the dollar store, you need to be armed with some information so you can shop the smart way. The buck stops here. 1) Double check your basket. it is easy to grab things that seem as if they are a bargain because they are cheap. But if you don’t need the item, then it is a waste of money. … Continue reading →

More Frugal Decorating at the Dollar Store

Again we look to the dollar store for inspiration and design elements to decorate our home in a more frugal way. Just because you live a lifestyle where money in the bank is better than money spent, does not mean you cannot fund a home decorating project for a little less. Have some fun with dollar store items and even just a touch might add that special something that makes the room better for you. There are dozens of items that you can either purchase as is, or alter and make more decorative once you bring it home. Items such … Continue reading →

Frugal Decorating at the Dollar Store

Who doesn’t love a good deal? And there is nothing but good deals to be had at the dollar store. In fact, it’s a great place to start when you are looking for frugal decorating items. Sometimes the dollar store is just the ticket for some really cool items. But how do you know what to look for? First, you have to be extremely sharp, yet creative when looking for a trendy, hip item at the dollar store. Sometimes, what you first see, is not what you will wind up with. Here’s an example. We went to the dollar store … Continue reading →

Tips for Dying your Hair without Killing Furnishings

Hair dye is a fantastic product. Hair color is available in a great variety of colors and formulas that can be used at home at an affordable price. Some of us even use hair color to hide a little gray (um, not me of course, but I’m sure some people do). The problem with hair color is that it can stain things. It stains pretty much everything it touches other than hair. The idea then is to avoid letting it touch anything besides your hair. So, try these tips if you’d like to dye your hair without changing the color … Continue reading →

Dollar Store Finds

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Every so often I forget all about the dollar store. Instead, I just go throughout my day-to-day life and do my regular shopping at my regular stores. I have realized that I should probably take a trip to the dollar store every few weeks, even just to remind myself of some of the great bargains that can be found there. The other day I stopped at the dollar store to buy a card for a wedding reception. As I looked through the isles of the store that I had long-since neglected, I wondered why I had stayed away for so … Continue reading →

Dollar Stores: Good Value or Not?

Go ahead; just say it, dollar stores are awesome. Aren’t those “everything is $1.00” stores fun places to shop? You sure can get some great deals. Others are not true dollar stores, but are simply the new version of the five and dime. They are discount stores with lots of cheaply made items, some at very cheap prices, some priced higher than what they are worth. Still, many people pay a little more for certain things because it’s just convenient to pick up as many items as possible in one stop. That’s how the discount stores make a buck. Offer … Continue reading →

Dollar Store Art Challenge

Claudine Hellmuth is a famous collage artist with a quirky sense of humor, so I was excited to read about a silly challenge she did with a friend that could translate into some serious family fun. She and her artist friend decided to create a work of art with only items they found at the Dollar Store. They gave themselves a budget and no time to think or plan before they went shopping. They came home with their treasures and went to work. She and her friend were very pleased with the results and considered it a good exercise in … Continue reading →