Your local Dollar Tree is a fantastic place to pick up party gifts and household accents. But as with all bargain shopping, you have to be smart about your purchases. Just because you’re in a Dollar Tree doesn’t mean that you’re surrounded by deeply discounted items that you should snatch up without any thought. A 4-pack of toothbrushes for $1 isn’t worth it if all 4 toothbrushes are horrendous and end up in the trash after your first attempt to use one of them.
Tip #1: Keep in mind that the Dollar Tree likes to sell single items for $1. The chocolate bar, light bulb, or sponge aren’t actually a great deal if you are just getting 1 for $1. Try to recall what you spend at the grocery store and other chains- and the quantity you get for that price- in comparison to what you’re considering purchasing at the Dollar Tree.
If you need a birthday gift for a child’s party, we highly recommend you head to a Dollar Tree! Recently, our Plum put together a lovely basket of gifts for her friend with Dollar Tree items (including the basket!). If we attempted to pick up a similar assortment at Target, our $7 total expense would have been over $15.
This store is also a great place to find holiday themed items to enhance a main gift. And if you want things for your home like votive candles or arts & crafts, the Dollar Tree is an excellent money- saving starting point.
We also head to the Dollar Tree when we want to treat our kids to a gift but don’t have the funds for a splurge; you never know what you’ll find there. We have been delighted to discover brand name items at the Dollar Tree, like Zoobles, for $1. A single Zooble on an occasional deep discount at Target will still cost you around $3.
Tip #2: Did you know that the Dollar Tree accepts coupons? Bring in a manufacturer’s coupon for Colgate toothpaste and your purchase might end up costing pennies!
The next time you pass a Dollar Tree on your way to another store, consider stopping instead and checking it out. If you’re interested in cutting costs- it could an unexpected treasure trove!
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