I used the 99cent pregnancy tests before purchasing the hotshot one that says "pregnant" on it. I think I like these better. I know I've bought these at Michael's before for WAY more! Windex is always something I will pay the little bit extra for. I've found some name brand makeup as well. Great list! 4 for $1 is not a deal when Target has them for 10 for $1.29. First, I didn't know they had them at the Dollar Store so I will def be buying them there from now on. I agree with everything you said. I bought Cotton Swabs at the Dollar Store once and nobody could explain the experience better than you. And the same just may be true for some of the dollar store stuff, some people hate certain things while others love the same thing. They also have floppy water bottles in now that are dish-washer safe and nice to carry to work. Plus for all the Pinterest users, the crayons can be used for the melted crayon craft. I also pick up dial bar soap, soft soap hand soap, name brand toothpaste, comet cleaning powder, hefty zip lock bags, frozen French fries..basically I go there before I head to Walmart. Great post, I don't get to the dollar store very often, I forget to go. I always get toothbrushes there, baggies, rewards for my students and gardening stuff. Getting the wrap off the roll without it tearing in the right place was nearly impossible. "Pte" is French for "dough". Pros| They hold a good amount of water, dont shed any paint bristles mid painting, and come in a variety of shapes. From now on I am making this a definite trip thanks to this blog. this is a big help, thanks for this round up! The designs sand off easily with a nail buffer (also sold here) if you want to customize them but get 2 packs. Have you visited a Dollar Tree recently? for only a $1 !!! They are filmy and you cant see clearly out of them no matter how much you clean them. I love the craft area, a lot of deals there. Ewww. I bought a shower curtain there but it tore within two days--not such a great deal! Other things I buy that are cheaper than at the grocery store: Nail polish remover, cotton balls, shaving cream, toothbrushes, Listerine-like mouthwash, generic Benydryl/cold medication/Zyrtec, dog bones, Goop hand cleaner (great for getting nail polish remover off), generic Woolite, gauze wrap, Goo Gone, ace bandages, antibiotic cream, salycidic acid astringent, salicydic acid face wash, acne cream, scar gel(which I think is wishful thinking, but if you're going to buy it you might as well pay less), they sometimes have generic Tide pens, hair brushes, nail glue, they have come out with some very nice body wash lately, and sometimes you can find some nice picture frames. What about seasonal stuff? Good deal.One of the Dollar Trees near me also often has bulk lots of very decent yarn (Lion, Caron, etc.) Great post! Can't beat that for value! You are absolutely right about the bobbi pins! I just found the dollar store and the ladies there are wonderful, they are half the reason to keep going back. other than that - I agree ! oh man what a great post! Also, 6 packs of Kellog's Pop Tarts. Don't buy plastic wrap from the dollar store. Overall, I actually enjoyed the limited color palette of these Dollar Tree watercolor paints and had fun mixing my own colors and exploring new hues. I am currently living in Germany so I cannot tell you if these are there anymore, but I have been known to buy big-time movies from hollywood here. I concur with all of your recommendations. Spring for the more expensive ones or head to the doctor for a blood test! 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! Masking tape- no. They make great toaster oven "pans" oven/cookie sheet liners and foil packets. #dollartree #watercolorflowers #watercolortutorial. PASS on dollar store clothes pins if you want to do anything like you know hang up clothes to dry. So worth stocking up on them! Is it just me or does your house go through tape like it's going out of style? They also have awesome kitchen utensils and cook ware that lasts for a couple months when in a pinch. and a really nice selection of scrapbooking supplies.Those little pop-up faux Closet-Maid bins are actually wonderful too. I'm pinning this right now :). Don't waste your money and just buy the good ones. Their bath fizzies, bath salts and bubble bath make nice gifts to others or for yourself. Family Dollar and Dollar General are $1 and UP. They work great and can go right into the dishwasher. I had bought some other expensive cotton gloves to use for the same purpose and I couldn't keep them on at night because my hands got SO hot. There is something to be said for Crayola. 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! A swimsuit for a buckpractically disposable! Cheap dish soap is a big waste, the cotton swabs are really bad too. !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! Great, great post! I would say some things I always buy there are sandwich bags (your going to throw them away when done), paint brush, light bulb, for sale sign, posters, and laundry soap ( I use this on my jean and husbands work cloths. I also love getting eye shadow there. It's poor quality. Their cheap, waxy quality is actually easier to melt! Other than that, just the eggs. Also, I had NO idea about the pregnancy tests, so thanks! Bonnie ;). Yes please! This set came with a set of 7 paintbrushes for a dollar! As for the tape- I'm pretty sure there is way less tape per roll on the dollar store version. Grab:POPROCKS ARE A SPECTACULAR DEAL. I also love the gross grain and satin ribbons, the gift bags, greeting cards as well as the activity books for children- some are educational and some are for fun. Is that ok with you? My mom also buys shelf-stable soy milk to keep on hand at her house for my kids (who can't have dairy). I'm not sure if that's good for the furniture, it's just SO greasy! Super worried about those Watch those clear plastic and "silver" serving trays..many have stickers on the bottom that say not to serve food on them because of the LEAD content! Pleasure finding you Have a great day!Kellywww.livelaughrowe.com. Make-Up, Lotion, Body Washes. Can't beat $1 @ my local Dollar TREE! Oh wait, I'm from Canadaso it's "Free". My favorite things to buy at the Dollar Tree:Things to make preschool/pinterest sensory activities- googly eyes, pipe cleaners/strainer, water beads, hair gel, gallon size plastic bags.Party supplies- balloons, tablecloths, plates, cups (a little flimsy), serving pieces, aluminum pans, crazy straws, tissue paper, glass vases.Also love their plastic baskets/ shower caddies.I stay away from most food because I'm a name brand snob on a lot of food items. Sometimes you can find a "surprise deal".. My friend stopped by there on her way to work one morning, and an employee was unloading LPS (littlest pet shop) They were the 2 pack ones , and they were actually the real LPS !! If I had to choose something to pass on I would say the batteries. Oh this was interesting to read! Those red Betty Crocker two-ended spatulas are my absolute favorite!! The leftover sponge is useful too. !Don't buy them and definitely don't give them away!!! I will always get them there from now on. I always go in there to snag gift bags, tissue peer and don't laugh, cinnamon. I buy hair conditioner to use for shaving my legs- way cheaper than shave gel and my legs are more moisturized! Those el-cheapo shower curtains are great for covering a craft table when you know you're about to make a major mess (painting with kids comes to mind). And I've bought a few things that are totally not worth a dollar. Thanks for the great post. I thought they'd fall apart in a week, but they've held up to heavy use as bins for son's cars, books, etc. Thanks for posting! I snag most of those items too. Super weird I know, but true. Oh and BUBBLE WRAP! You're too funny! Cons | The brown round paintbrush does not form a sharp pointed tip. I even do holiday sets! We also find name brand toothpaste and tootbrushes. Saves me so much money! Please link back to the original blog post with the use of a single image from that blog post only. We didn't use a florist for our wedding, I did it myself! I am all for saving money and love the dollar store, but I can't compromise on window/furniture cleaner :). I will buy sponges or rubber gloves there, and everyday napkins and those divided foam plates for parties. also, any "meat" at The Dollar Store-gross! I totally agree. It is not called pate, that is the french word. This is a WONDERFUL post. I mean 1 dollar vs 6~10 bucks!! We've had a few products from the dollar store that smell so much like chemicals we can't have them in the house. :). Turns out after calling the company the products were made in 2006 and 2008 and have a MAX 3 year shelf life. I also bought the ovulation tests in bulk - hubs and I tried to concieve for over a year before we finally got pregnant, and when you're tracking your cycle all of those damn tests get pricey. Awesome postfound you on Pinterest. This website uses affiliate links. Today I picked up foam poster board, a wax "warmer", and 3 2013 calendars - some to use as prizes for my annual Red Hat Christmas Party! For yarn projects, find me at@smittenbyyarn#smithaknits #smithacrochets. I got a very nice silicone baster. Love the dollar store pregnancy test. terrible quality.Spray bottles- Yes. All free printables are for personal use only. LOVE DOLLAR TREE! I buy tooth brushes. I never would have gotten them though. The paint moves nicely with water and lays transparent/ translucent on the page. I like the idea of saving 9.Also, we had to by thumb tasks recently - and paid far too much - after going to 3 stores to find them.Nice list! Tried and true. The 99 Cent Only chain now carries great Produce and Deli items so I can do most of my grocery shopping there now and save a ton of money! I definitely found out about both my boys with a dollar store pregnancy test! particularly the night light size. More bath products like shampoo, soap, hairspraythose would be great to know about! The employees and I are on a first name basis. I've used the glass cleaner and it is AWFUL. I stock up on the quick erasers. :-), My SNAGSHanes tshirts : great for my kids to decorate for holidaysGIFT BAGSGREETING CARDSHoliday DecorRolls of wedding tulle GREAT for wrapping present in place of ribbonso prettyGrapevine wreathscalendarsmylar balloonssharpiesScotch tapePainters tapeMy dollar tree has kids grab bagsthey are loaded with little trinkets for kids (pink bags for girls, blue for boys) these are great mOTIVaTIONAL rewards!! Target has great $2 shower curtain liners. I almost forgot. I used their pregnancy tests forever, work great, BUT walmart now sells the same thing for 88 cents! i used foam stain remover from the dollar tree on stains in my car. It's great because often time they have sesame street and disney characters. Fun Post!!! They are great and just a buck!You can also sometimes get balloon weights there, much cheaper than the party store.Posterboard.Books---hardback nice books are often there.I would not buy the crayons either.Food:Whales are good (cheddar knock off of goldfish crackers). They look like a Mr Clean Magic eraser but have a sponge back. What do you find? I Love it when the Dollar Store gets overstock of Name Brand products worth well over a buck. There are different forms of dollar stores. Measuring spoons are FANTASTIC. Seriously saved SO much money and I figured, if one turned up positive, THEN I could spring for a more expensive one. I lose or break them all the time!! Ladies be careful buying beauty products from stores that can possibly not have a good turn around of products or a place that is selling then dirt cheap. The last time I bought bubbles at The Dollar Store they smelled do badly of chemicals I threw them away! The first time though I wasn't sure, so I bought three. To me these are way better than any other. BUT they are nothing like the other brand in that they are anti-microbial. Mine has frozen food & when it first comes in, there is cole slaw, peaches, green beans California medley, peas & carrots etc. I am always trying to 'teach' my dad what items he should or shouldn't buy at the dollar store, but it never seems to sink in. Pet clothes- no. The toilet bowl cleaner called "the works" is pretty good too. Tag me @smithakatti #smithakatti on social media! Ask the cashier some dollar stores keep them hidden away for whatever reason. Don't use those.Any "gel" lotion- it leaves your hands weirdly greasy and it smells a little offIf you take a look at the candy aisle, some of the candy is a great deal, but some of it is actually more expensive than regular store prices. Which means I also tend to spend a lot of money there too. My best buys are Hunts Ketchup W/O High fructose corn syrup. I love the Dollar Tree! If you can't find them in the toiletry aisle, check by the registers. Today Im opening a set of Dollar Tree Watercolors, paintbrushes, and a plastic palette. But I use their hair scissors on my dog and they have stayed sharp. i didn't even know that existed, gross. I am in love with LA's Totally Awesome cleaner. If you have kids that wash themselves you know how much shampoo you go through. They are great. Here are all of my Watercolor floral paintings. I always shop for small prizes for my piano students. My son loses them - and this way, we're only out a dollar. The brand name ones are pricey and I though I struck gold when I found them at the dollar store. I buy these all the time because I have hermit crabs that need to be able to get in and out of the water dishes. Great blog! Greeting cards are great. Mine now has a great frozen section with the boxes of Pop-ice Popsicles. When it comes to finding a TRUE dollar store, go to Deal's or Dollar Tree. Thank you for stopping by today friend. When I would pay $4 and up for that at the grocery store I will take it for a buck - no problem! I AM OBSESSED WITH THE DOLLAR TREE. One thing to keep in mind even though it is really weird, depending where you are things might be better or worse than what people say. Pass: Safety Pins Thanks for sharing this! I have bought a fair share of the pregnancy tests ;) And they work great. I think they sell so many things at $1 that are 50 cents at Wal-Mart. The paint starts flaking off after a year, but having the same pair for a year is an amazing record for me. I also LOVE their clear ponytail elastics. So much cheaper and still accurate. I so agree with the tissue paper and would include the gift bags because sometimes my recycled gift bag assortment amazingly doesn't have just the "right" bag for the occasion. I always peruse the craft aisle you never know what you will find. On my YouTube Channel, I just uploaded an unboxing video and I also break open these Dollar Tree Watercolor paints and have some fun swatching them. I was surprised at the variety of colors too. We also get the tissue paper and glow sticks! Don't buy the lens cleaning wipes- they just make your glasses streaky! I am a teacher and Dollar Tree carrys award certificates and a lot of great items I use in my classroom. 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! They're a great deal!Oh! Love this post! Silkience bath & shower body wash. Chocolate kisses,get just enough to satisfy & not overdo. Glass vasesCrest toothpastetoothbrushesShower soapScrapbook tape runners - sometimes they have thosedog treatsfirst aid supplies for the camp kit - because they don't get used but a couple of times anyway, so no use buying very expensive onesand you can never tell what you will find on the craft aisle!I go to a Food Swap every month, where I have to have cute containers to package my food in (read: GLASS) and I can always find really cute things to put my stuff in that is way cheaper than using Mason Jars, Pass on dollar store snag free elastics!! They sometimes have Cliff bars which I like to eat on the go, but I have found they are always cheaper at my grocery store, and are available in more flavors. I ended up buying a Target store brand one and was much more satisfied even paying a little more. I love this! Here are all of my Watercolor floral paintings. Honestly, didn't know anyone could screw up bobby pins. So I have to say, we've been buying the sun dish soap and I'll be honest, we picked up a bottle at Fred Meyer (Kroger) and it was super liquidy but the stuff from dollar tree (same brand, size, fragrance) was thicker. I also buy the hand soap for our kitchen and bathroom sinks. I have purchased the "Swiffer' refills at the Dollar Tree and think they work just as well as the real thing.I stay away from the cleaning supplies, etc because they are always in very small bottles and I don't think they are worth $1.00.Thanks for the post! They also sell OPTs. These guys bend before you even stick 'em in your ear. The Tempera Watercolors are definitely a student-grade art supply but surprisingly good quality for the price! Cheap baking pans, both the intentionally disposable and the longer lasting are good too. Well as long as I have had the penswhich majority of the time isn't very long lol! Especially:popsicle sticksglass vasesglass gems (for vases)organization binsglue sticksbulletin board borders/postersstickersenvelopesfancy computer paperPass on the sticky notes. Back to school sales are a much better price and you can even get Crayola or CRazyArt which are good too. I like those little plastic treat bags that have pictures printed on them and curly ribbon. I also agree about the plastic baggies - the 'snack' size is perfect for my toddler when we're out & about. coloring books & word game books are a great dealI hate the bath washes, they don't bubble up much. Dollar Tree and Deal's are one in the same. Sunglasses. Nowhere on the bottle did they say non-toxiccheck the label before buying!!! I have to second the person that mentioned headbands- the stretchy or hard kinds. I get roasted red peppers at my dollar store. YUCK! The paints are Nontoxic and conform to the American paint standards. Cheap decorations for parties and cleaning supplies! They are much cheaper there.Kid puzzles are nice to buy there as well.You can always use the crummy q-tips for the kids to craft with. The thin plastic cutting boards are just as good as any other similar products I've used. I have sensitive skin but it doesn't bother mine! I think it has a lot to do with the fact that the ones from the dollar store use a dropper and the others use a steady, ten-second stream. I truly cannot name the name brand beauty products, I've used, but once their gone, the same ones may not return. child with a Dollar Store pregnancy test! Haven't had one break on me yet.Makeup- they often have name brand overstock! We use the sandwich baggies. I can't pass up those either! They have some decent holiday decorations there too! It comes out looking like whipped cream and makes your skin feel so smooth. Careful with buying the pregnancy tests at the dollar store. I have bought some that work, but then some that didn't, I say buy them at Wal-Mart so you don't pay for duds. Oh and I have gotten some pretty decent kitchen utensils- the nylon ones or comparable to many expensive ones you can order or buy elsewhere!