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Sure, it’s just another stop to make when you’re out running
errands, but dollar stores can save you a ton of cash. And if there’s one
fairly close to where you live, there’s no reason you shouldn’t peek in and see
if they stock anything you regularly use. Here are my top-ten dollar store
products that I won’t purchase anywhere else:
1. Coffee Filters.
I usually get about 150 per pack for $1 compared to the 100 you can get at a
grocery store for $1.50–2.
2. Paper napkins.
They’re always cheaper than the grocery
store and you get either the same amount of napkins per package or more (much
like the coffee filters).
3. Mailing supplies—envelopes,
tape, bubble wrap, tissue paper, etc. If you’re looking for tape, try the clear
tape in the electrical section! It’s essentially the same except for the fact
that there’s more on the rolls in that section than the rolls in the office
supplies section.
4. Aluminum foil,
plastic wrap, sandwich bags, etc. I mean, there’s usually less product on
the roll, but I’m not blowing through it like I would be if there were multiple
people living with me. Since it’s just me and I don’t use as much on a regular
basis, I think it’s a fair price.
5. Sponges. There
are always a variety and multiple sponges per package!
6. Matches. You
could spent a $2–3 at any other store, or you could get the exact same thing
for a mere $1 at the dollar store.
7. Dog poop bags.
I mean, seriously. I shouldn’t have to pay $13 to pick up my dog’s poop—four rolls of baggies for $1 is a much fairer price. Better
yet: reuse plastic shopping bags or produce bags (like the ones you put your
veggies in at the store).
8. Super glue. It’s
essentially the same product, but for $1. And sometimes you get two or three in
the package. I’d say it’s a good deal.
9. Cotton balls and
Q-tips. It seems to me that when I buy these anywhere else, they’re always
marked just a few cents above a dollar, say for $1.08 or $1.15. A few cents
here and there add up! Stick to the dollar store, where everything is always a
dollar (except sometimes canned veggies, which I’ve seen for under $1).
10. Frozen soft
pretzels. I know, I know, food from the Dollar Tree sounds sketchy and is
generally pretty hit-or-miss, but my god are the frozen soft pretzels amazing.
Treat yourself to a box or two (or five)—I always do.
Stay tuned later this week for the 10 things you SHOULDN’T
buy from the dollar store! Which will be infinitely funnier, I promise.
In the meantime, do you shop at dollar stores? If so, what have
you found to be the best products?
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