50 things you should always buy at the dollar store
Get your George Washingtons ready
Advil
If you've ever had to pop in a drugstore when a headache strikes, you know those portable packs of ibuprofen are super expensive. At the Dollar Tree, you can get . Stock up on them ahead of time, then store them in your purse for when emergencies hit.
Balloons
You get rid of the party favors after a day or two anyway, so they're not worth spending more than a dollar on. Plus, at some dollar stores you can get twice as many balloons for half the price of other popular retailers.
Bandages
If you're willing to sacrifice the name brands, you can save up to 50% on these first-aid essentials.
Pint Glasses
For just a buck each, you can stock up on pint glasses like they have in pubs — and at a price like that, you won't have to worry if one gets broken during rowdier nights.
Puzzles and Board Games
Blogger swears by getting puzzles and board games for her kids at the dollar store. They're cheap and she can often times find licensed products like Disney.
Bobby Pins
If you find yourself always losing these tiny hair accessories, stock up so you'll never run out. Dollar Tree has a for you guessed it: $1.
Best-Selling Books
One of insiders says she's found books from popular authors like Nicholas Sparks and Janet Evanovich at her local dollar store.
Bread
The masterminds behind the popular blog say they've found Oroweat brand bread at for more than a third of what it costs at the grocery store.
Cleaning Supplies
Another find from : popular cleaning product brands like Tide and Clorox for just $1.
Coffee Filters
Frequent coffee drinkers, you're going to like this one: for the same price you'd pay at other popular retailers.
Cookie Sheets
The says she gets her cookie sheets for her favorite DIY projects from her local dollar store so she can transform them into other useful — like .
Cotton Swabs
swears by buying the off-brand cotton swabs from her local dollar store. She claims a 170-count box is over half the price and she barely notices a difference in quality.
Art Supplies
Beads, feathers, stickers, foam shapes and more are just $1 at dollar stores across the country. Just be sure to keep an eye out for small items if you have little ones — they could be a choking hazard.
Dish Towels
These kitchen staples get dirty fast, so stock up on a few back ups you can use for drying when the nicer towels are in the washer.
Mugs
Dollar Tree has a selection of solid color mugs in every color under the sun — perfect for these that might take a few tries to get right.
Double-Sided Tape
According to you can get 130 inches of tape for a fifth of the cost at popular supply stores. Hey, every penny counts!
Index Cards
If you have kids in school, you know how easy it is for them to blow through a pack when prepping for a big test. at Dollar General. You can also stock up on 12 packs for just $6.
Flashlights
These aren't the best quality, but will offer a glow if the power goes out. Dollar Tree offers this for a buck.
Flip Flops
swears by these super-cheap shoes. They can be used for college dorm showers, beach dwelling and more. Plus, she says her pair from Dollar Tree have lasted for years.
Flower Pots
File under things that are surprisingly expensive: Similar cotta pots that go for $10 or more at home improvement stores can be found at dollar stores across the country.
Disposable Baking Pans
For you next picnic or barbecue, pack your side dish in one of these disposable tins. You may have to double up on the dollar store variety, but even if you do, their pans still cost half as much as the name brand.
Greeting Cards
Dollar Tree is known for its , which is nearly a 10th of what you'll pay when grabbing a card from the drugstore in a pinch.
Hula Hoops
Introduce your kids to this iconic toy from your childhood. It'll get them away from their screens and may just become their new favorite toy.
Mailing Supplies
The post office is notorious for jacking up the prices of their envelopes, stamps and more. Ditch their high prices for a from Dollar General for just one George Washington.
Party Supplies
According to bargain buyers, the has a huge selection with plates, streamers, napkins and more — all for a buck per pack.
Permanent Markers
If you're willing to ditch the name brand, you can get a pack of four of these markers for the price of one at
Picture Frames
They may not be the most elegant options, but for basic colored frames (like for your ), dollar stores let you stock up for much less.
Storage Containers
The says to skip the plastic food containers, but for bins that don't need to be air-sealed, the dollar store is the way to go.
Pool Toys
You'll find pool floats and games for much less than the seasonal aisle at other drugstores — and they're available all year round. Note: Because they are likely lesser quality, it's best to skip using these without a .
Poster Board
Foam boards — you know, the ones your child always needs last-minute for a big project — go for just $1 at Dollar Tree, meaning you can get a whole year's worth (or more!) for less than $20.
Pregnancy Test
When family planning, at-home tests can get pricey. Dollar stores across the country offer more affordable options for those who are testing more often. One tip from the : Make sure you follow the instructions closely and always confirm your pregnancy with a blood test from a doctor.
Readers
If you're constantly misplacing your glasses, get a back up or two. Fashion frames from the dollar store go for just a buck.
Rubber Cleaning Gloves
Protecting your hands from harsh cleaning chemicals can cost up to 15 times more at popular retailers. Opt for the cheaper version, available at dollar stores across the country, instead.
Sandwich Bags
These lunch essentials cost nearly a third less at dollar stores compared to other retailers. Plus, Dollar Tree is known to carry popular brands like Glad and Hefty.
Seasonal Decor
For decorative items that will only be on display for a few months out of the year, it's not worth shelling out the big bucks. Instead, shop the dollar store's discounted selection of wreaths, florals, garland and more.
Socks
So you'll always have a matching pair, no matter how close to laundry day it gets.
Spices
For what you're currently paying at the grocery store, you could be getting two to three times as many spices at .
Sponges
If you follow for ditching your sponge every two to three weeks, you likely won't want to overspend on them. for just a buck, meaning you'll pay less than 13 cents a piece.
Stationary
For notebooks and other paper products, you could be paying up to nine times the price at supply stores. Instead, opt for pads from the dollar store. You'll save some cash and will barely notice a difference in quality.
Teaching Supplies
Teachers know that prepping for the school year can get expensive. Dollar stores offer popular supplies like pencils, calculators and sticky notes in bulk so they can stock up for the whole class.
Aluminium Foil
Even though you're getting less than when you buy at the grocery store, says the price per inch is still cheaper at her local dollar store.
Toothbrushes
For , Dollar Tree offers for nearly a third of the price of others.
Wrapping Paper
Dollar Tree offers bulk packaging of so you'll be set for the whole year.
Vases
Instead of paying top dollar for a new vases every time you get a bouquet, opt for cheaper options from the dollar store instead. They're simplistic in design, but the flowers are what people are looking at anyway.
White T-Shirts
For tie-dying and other , Dollar General offers a three-pack of for a third less than competitors.
Brooms and Dust Pans
Stock up on these cleaning essentials for just $1 each compared to paying up to $15 elsewhere.
DIY Party Favors
For weddings, baby showers and more, Dollar Tree offers — for just a buck each.
Beach Toys
If you're planning a vacation, hit up the dollar store beforehand. Their cheap prices will save you more on buckets, shovels and more than the shops in beach towns.
Candy
Everyone knows to stock up before hitting up the movie theater. But did you know dollar store prices are up to a third less that drugstores? So, you'll save even more before the show.
Hair Elastics
When you pay $2 less than what you'd typically at the drugstore, you won't feel as bad when you miraculously lose all of your hair ties.
Advil
If you've ever had to pop in a drugstore when a headache strikes, you know those portable packs of ibuprofen are super expensive. At the Dollar Tree, you can get . Stock up on them ahead of time, then store them in your purse for when emergencies hit.
Balloons
You get rid of the party favors after a day or two anyway, so they're not worth spending more than a dollar on. Plus, at some dollar stores you can get twice as many balloons for half the price of other popular retailers.
Bandages
If you're willing to sacrifice the name brands, you can save up to 50% on these first-aid essentials.
Pint Glasses
For just a buck each, you can stock up on pint glasses like they have in pubs — and at a price like that, you won't have to worry if one gets broken during rowdier nights.
Puzzles and Board Games
Blogger swears by getting puzzles and board games for her kids at the dollar store. They're cheap and she can often times find licensed products like Disney.
Bobby Pins
If you find yourself always losing these tiny hair accessories, stock up so you'll never run out. Dollar Tree has a for you guessed it: $1.
Best-Selling Books
One of insiders says she's found books from popular authors like Nicholas Sparks and Janet Evanovich at her local dollar store.
Bread
The masterminds behind the popular blog say they've found Oroweat brand bread at for more than a third of what it costs at the grocery store.
Cleaning Supplies
Another find from : popular cleaning product brands like Tide and Clorox for just $1.
Coffee Filters
Frequent coffee drinkers, you're going to like this one: for the same price you'd pay at other popular retailers.
Cookie Sheets
The says she gets her cookie sheets for her favorite DIY projects from her local dollar store so she can transform them into other useful — like .
Cotton Swabs
swears by buying the off-brand cotton swabs from her local dollar store. She claims a 170-count box is over half the price and she barely notices a difference in quality.
Art Supplies
Beads, feathers, stickers, foam shapes and more are just $1 at dollar stores across the country. Just be sure to keep an eye out for small items if you have little ones — they could be a choking hazard.
Dish Towels
These kitchen staples get dirty fast, so stock up on a few back ups you can use for drying when the nicer towels are in the washer.
Mugs
Dollar Tree has a selection of solid color mugs in every color under the sun — perfect for these that might take a few tries to get right.
Double-Sided Tape
According to you can get 130 inches of tape for a fifth of the cost at popular supply stores. Hey, every penny counts!
Index Cards
If you have kids in school, you know how easy it is for them to blow through a pack when prepping for a big test. at Dollar General. You can also stock up on 12 packs for just $6.
Flashlights
These aren't the best quality, but will offer a glow if the power goes out. Dollar Tree offers this for a buck.
Flip Flops
swears by these super-cheap shoes. They can be used for college dorm showers, beach dwelling and more. Plus, she says her pair from Dollar Tree have lasted for years.
Flower Pots
File under things that are surprisingly expensive: Similar cotta pots that go for $10 or more at home improvement stores can be found at dollar stores across the country.
Disposable Baking Pans
For you next picnic or barbecue, pack your side dish in one of these disposable tins. You may have to double up on the dollar store variety, but even if you do, their pans still cost half as much as the name brand.
Greeting Cards
Dollar Tree is known for its , which is nearly a 10th of what you'll pay when grabbing a card from the drugstore in a pinch.
Hula Hoops
Introduce your kids to this iconic toy from your childhood. It'll get them away from their screens and may just become their new favorite toy.
Mailing Supplies
The post office is notorious for jacking up the prices of their envelopes, stamps and more. Ditch their high prices for a from Dollar General for just one George Washington.
Party Supplies
According to bargain buyers, the has a huge selection with plates, streamers, napkins and more — all for a buck per pack.
Permanent Markers
If you're willing to ditch the name brand, you can get a pack of four of these markers for the price of one at
Picture Frames
They may not be the most elegant options, but for basic colored frames (like for your ), dollar stores let you stock up for much less.
Storage Containers
The says to skip the plastic food containers, but for bins that don't need to be air-sealed, the dollar store is the way to go.
Pool Toys
You'll find pool floats and games for much less than the seasonal aisle at other drugstores — and they're available all year round. Note: Because they are likely lesser quality, it's best to skip using these without a .
Poster Board
Foam boards — you know, the ones your child always needs last-minute for a big project — go for just $1 at Dollar Tree, meaning you can get a whole year's worth (or more!) for less than $20.
Pregnancy Test
When family planning, at-home tests can get pricey. Dollar stores across the country offer more affordable options for those who are testing more often. One tip from the : Make sure you follow the instructions closely and always confirm your pregnancy with a blood test from a doctor.
Readers
If you're constantly misplacing your glasses, get a back up or two. Fashion frames from the dollar store go for just a buck.
Rubber Cleaning Gloves
Protecting your hands from harsh cleaning chemicals can cost up to 15 times more at popular retailers. Opt for the cheaper version, available at dollar stores across the country, instead.
Sandwich Bags
These lunch essentials cost nearly a third less at dollar stores compared to other retailers. Plus, Dollar Tree is known to carry popular brands like Glad and Hefty.
Seasonal Decor
For decorative items that will only be on display for a few months out of the year, it's not worth shelling out the big bucks. Instead, shop the dollar store's discounted selection of wreaths, florals, garland and more.
Socks
So you'll always have a matching pair, no matter how close to laundry day it gets.
Spices
For what you're currently paying at the grocery store, you could be getting two to three times as many spices at .
Sponges
If you follow for ditching your sponge every two to three weeks, you likely won't want to overspend on them. for just a buck, meaning you'll pay less than 13 cents a piece.
Stationary
For notebooks and other paper products, you could be paying up to nine times the price at supply stores. Instead, opt for pads from the dollar store. You'll save some cash and will barely notice a difference in quality.
Teaching Supplies
Teachers know that prepping for the school year can get expensive. Dollar stores offer popular supplies like pencils, calculators and sticky notes in bulk so they can stock up for the whole class.
Aluminium Foil
Even though you're getting less than when you buy at the grocery store, says the price per inch is still cheaper at her local dollar store.
Toothbrushes
For , Dollar Tree offers for nearly a third of the price of others.
Wrapping Paper
Dollar Tree offers bulk packaging of so you'll be set for the whole year.
Vases
Instead of paying top dollar for a new vases every time you get a bouquet, opt for cheaper options from the dollar store instead. They're simplistic in design, but the flowers are what people are looking at anyway.
White T-Shirts
For tie-dying and other , Dollar General offers a three-pack of for a third less than competitors.
Brooms and Dust Pans
Stock up on these cleaning essentials for just $1 each compared to paying up to $15 elsewhere.
DIY Party Favors
For weddings, baby showers and more, Dollar Tree offers — for just a buck each.
Beach Toys
If you're planning a vacation, hit up the dollar store beforehand. Their cheap prices will save you more on buckets, shovels and more than the shops in beach towns.
Candy
Everyone knows to stock up before hitting up the movie theater. But did you know dollar store prices are up to a third less that drugstores? So, you'll save even more before the show.
Hair Elastics
When you pay $2 less than what you'd typically at the drugstore, you won't feel as bad when you miraculously lose all of your hair ties.
Advil
If you've ever had to pop in a drugstore when a headache strikes, you know those portable packs of ibuprofen are super expensive. At the Dollar Tree, you can get . Stock up on them ahead of time, then store them in your purse for when emergencies hit.
Balloons
You get rid of the party favors after a day or two anyway, so they're not worth spending more than a dollar on. Plus, at some dollar stores you can get twice as many balloons for half the price of other popular retailers.
Bandages
If you're willing to sacrifice the name brands, you can save up to 50% on these first-aid essentials.
Pint Glasses
For just a buck each, you can stock up on pint glasses like they have in pubs — and at a price like that, you won't have to worry if one gets broken during rowdier nights.
Puzzles and Board Games
Blogger swears by getting puzzles and board games for her kids at the dollar store. They're cheap and she can often times find licensed products like Disney.
Bobby Pins
If you find yourself always losing these tiny hair accessories, stock up so you'll never run out. Dollar Tree has a for you guessed it: $1.
Best-Selling Books
One of insiders says she's found books from popular authors like Nicholas Sparks and Janet Evanovich at her local dollar store.
Bread
The masterminds behind the popular blog say they've found Oroweat brand bread at for more than a third of what it costs at the grocery store.
Cleaning Supplies
Another find from : popular cleaning product brands like Tide and Clorox for just $1.
Coffee Filters
Frequent coffee drinkers, you're going to like this one: for the same price you'd pay at other popular retailers.
Cookie Sheets
The says she gets her cookie sheets for her favorite DIY projects from her local dollar store so she can transform them into other useful — like .
Cotton Swabs
swears by buying the off-brand cotton swabs from her local dollar store. She claims a 170-count box is over half the price and she barely notices a difference in quality.
Art Supplies
Beads, feathers, stickers, foam shapes and more are just $1 at dollar stores across the country. Just be sure to keep an eye out for small items if you have little ones — they could be a choking hazard.
Dish Towels
These kitchen staples get dirty fast, so stock up on a few back ups you can use for drying when the nicer towels are in the washer.
Mugs
Dollar Tree has a selection of solid color mugs in every color under the sun — perfect for these that might take a few tries to get right.
Double-Sided Tape
According to you can get 130 inches of tape for a fifth of the cost at popular supply stores. Hey, every penny counts!
Index Cards
If you have kids in school, you know how easy it is for them to blow through a pack when prepping for a big test. at Dollar General. You can also stock up on 12 packs for just $6.
Flashlights
These aren't the best quality, but will offer a glow if the power goes out. Dollar Tree offers this for a buck.
Flip Flops
swears by these super-cheap shoes. They can be used for college dorm showers, beach dwelling and more. Plus, she says her pair from Dollar Tree have lasted for years.
Flower Pots
File under things that are surprisingly expensive: Similar cotta pots that go for $10 or more at home improvement stores can be found at dollar stores across the country.
Disposable Baking Pans
For you next picnic or barbecue, pack your side dish in one of these disposable tins. You may have to double up on the dollar store variety, but even if you do, their pans still cost half as much as the name brand.
Greeting Cards
Dollar Tree is known for its , which is nearly a 10th of what you'll pay when grabbing a card from the drugstore in a pinch.
Hula Hoops
Introduce your kids to this iconic toy from your childhood. It'll get them away from their screens and may just become their new favorite toy.
Mailing Supplies
The post office is notorious for jacking up the prices of their envelopes, stamps and more. Ditch their high prices for a from Dollar General for just one George Washington.
Party Supplies
According to bargain buyers, the has a huge selection with plates, streamers, napkins and more — all for a buck per pack.
Permanent Markers
If you're willing to ditch the name brand, you can get a pack of four of these markers for the price of one at
Picture Frames
They may not be the most elegant options, but for basic colored frames (like for your ), dollar stores let you stock up for much less.
Storage Containers
The says to skip the plastic food containers, but for bins that don't need to be air-sealed, the dollar store is the way to go.
Pool Toys
You'll find pool floats and games for much less than the seasonal aisle at other drugstores — and they're available all year round. Note: Because they are likely lesser quality, it's best to skip using these without a .
Poster Board
Foam boards — you know, the ones your child always needs last-minute for a big project — go for just $1 at Dollar Tree, meaning you can get a whole year's worth (or more!) for less than $20.
Pregnancy Test
When family planning, at-home tests can get pricey. Dollar stores across the country offer more affordable options for those who are testing more often. One tip from the : Make sure you follow the instructions closely and always confirm your pregnancy with a blood test from a doctor.
Readers
If you're constantly misplacing your glasses, get a back up or two. Fashion frames from the dollar store go for just a buck.
Rubber Cleaning Gloves
Protecting your hands from harsh cleaning chemicals can cost up to 15 times more at popular retailers. Opt for the cheaper version, available at dollar stores across the country, instead.
Sandwich Bags
These lunch essentials cost nearly a third less at dollar stores compared to other retailers. Plus, Dollar Tree is known to carry popular brands like Glad and Hefty.
Seasonal Decor
For decorative items that will only be on display for a few months out of the year, it's not worth shelling out the big bucks. Instead, shop the dollar store's discounted selection of wreaths, florals, garland and more.
Socks
So you'll always have a matching pair, no matter how close to laundry day it gets.
Spices
For what you're currently paying at the grocery store, you could be getting two to three times as many spices at .
Sponges
If you follow for ditching your sponge every two to three weeks, you likely won't want to overspend on them. for just a buck, meaning you'll pay less than 13 cents a piece.
Stationary
For notebooks and other paper products, you could be paying up to nine times the price at supply stores. Instead, opt for pads from the dollar store. You'll save some cash and will barely notice a difference in quality.
Teaching Supplies
Teachers know that prepping for the school year can get expensive. Dollar stores offer popular supplies like pencils, calculators and sticky notes in bulk so they can stock up for the whole class.
Aluminium Foil
Even though you're getting less than when you buy at the grocery store, says the price per inch is still cheaper at her local dollar store.
Toothbrushes
For , Dollar Tree offers for nearly a third of the price of others.
Wrapping Paper
Dollar Tree offers bulk packaging of so you'll be set for the whole year.
Vases
Instead of paying top dollar for a new vases every time you get a bouquet, opt for cheaper options from the dollar store instead. They're simplistic in design, but the flowers are what people are looking at anyway.
White T-Shirts
For tie-dying and other , Dollar General offers a three-pack of for a third less than competitors.
Brooms and Dust Pans
Stock up on these cleaning essentials for just $1 each compared to paying up to $15 elsewhere.
DIY Party Favors
For weddings, baby showers and more, Dollar Tree offers — for just a buck each.
Beach Toys
If you're planning a vacation, hit up the dollar store beforehand. Their cheap prices will save you more on buckets, shovels and more than the shops in beach towns.
Candy
Everyone knows to stock up before hitting up the movie theater. But did you know dollar store prices are up to a third less that drugstores? So, you'll save even more before the show.
Hair Elastics
When you pay $2 less than what you'd typically at the drugstore, you won't feel as bad when you miraculously lose all of your hair ties.
Get your George Washingtons ready
Everyone knows stores like the and offer deep discounts, but if you're not careful you could actually end up spending more per unit on certain items. These cleaning supplies, decorating picks, food items and more are the ones you're really going to want to buy to save some serious dough.