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Dollar Tree

qualitygal — Thu, 28 Nov 2024 12:04:25 GMT

Do you visit that store much? Are there specials that you find there or favorite items?

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Desertdi — Thu, 28 Nov 2024 12:07:54 GMT

Dollar Tree® is the ONLY "dime-store" type of business anywhere close to where I live. I go about once a month...

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CelticCrafter — Thu, 28 Nov 2024 12:24:00 GMT

I go about once a month for the the birthday and holiday cards that fall during that month.

I usually pick up a Hot Wheels or Matchbox car or two for my grandson, he loves his little cars and look to see what kind of kids books and coloring books they have that he may like for when he's here.

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on the bay — Fri, 29 Nov 2024 11:25:22 GMT

I love Dollar Tree! My favorite things are the cards. They have the best variety of cards for every person and occasion. Some for now $1.25 or 2 for $1.

Also socks-the all cotton. They are called "diabetic" which I'm not but they are cotton and breathable.

Sometimes they have nice drinking glasses of all sizes and shapes.

Kids toys-wonderful!

tissue, bags, birthday party accessories, banners, paper plates, cups, napkins.

Interesting makeup things like wonderful soft & silky eye shadow applicators.

Always some great seasonal decorations and pretty little boxes for gifts.

Dish sponges and laundry detergent, shampoos that are cruelty free!

Pretty tissue boxes.

Hair accessories.

I would have said candles, now right in the beginning of the store-larger ones but now after learning about parrafins, I won't get them.

Sometimes in the higher priced home isle you can find a pretty pillow, or just the right size door mat or rug, or container or woven basket. These are usually $3-$5.

The basic food items sometimes cost more than a Walmart and I wouldn't get anything but basic food things like mustard, condiments.

It is a challenge to go in and just get what you came in for!

It's a great place for teachers, parents to find great things for the classrooms too-pens, pencils,markers pads, even packing materials, balloons.

Yeah, I'm a fan.

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qualitygal — Thu, 28 Nov 2024 12:33:30 GMT

@on the bay I may need to get back there at some time, thanks for a great answer.

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LizzieInSRQ — Thu, 28 Nov 2024 12:57:10 GMT

Add dupes for many skin care and makeup items especially lip gloss. I also look at reading glasses, containers and cleaning products and holiday decor for parties.

Great YouTube videos out there regardi gwhat to look at and what to avoid.

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newjerseygirl — Thu, 28 Nov 2024 12:57:38 GMT

@qualitygal I buy my greeting cards : Birthday, Anniversary, Holiday cards for my grandchildren etc. at Dollar Tree.

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Travone — Thu, 28 Nov 2024 13:13:29 GMT

They are hard to find because they go fast when in stock but they have the best alomdette cookies.

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PinkyPetunia — Thu, 28 Nov 2024 13:44:26 GMT

There is one near me but it's usually a disaster, with unstocked shelves mostly.

I do buy the greeting cards. Some spray cleaning products are good, some are like water. I like the boxed sheets of aluminum foil.

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bmorechick — Thu, 28 Nov 2024 14:41:39 GMT

What @on the bay

said! Also some make-up items for me. The Dollar Tree near me is always neat and well stocked. Depends on the manager and how tight they keep things at each store.

As far as the candles, I don't care about the paraffin in them because every time I step outside, that air I breathe is no doubt 10 times worse. However, because soy candles release a deeper longer lasting scent, the Goose Creek brand available at Walmarts are a great find. I use the wax melts 95% of the time and they are highly scented. $3 and change for a six pack. Candles are reasonable too!

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threecees — Thu, 28 Nov 2024 14:44:24 GMT

I used to love our Dollar Tree.

Not so more. It has gotten dirtier at my location and now with the additonal

$3, $5 and higher items, not so much fun as the prices rise higher and higher.

I still occasionally go in to look around but just don't find as much.

Used to love their cards, $1.00 dvds, snacks. No longer send much cards

and stream any movies I might watch. Always got birthday balloons there,

not sure the price anymore.

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They CallMe MRWILKES — Thu, 28 Nov 2024 15:07:52 GMT

Not a Dollar Tree, but I found Temptations open stock dinnerware at the local "Lot-Less", 99 cents to $1.99 for plates and bowls!

There are great buys to be found at these stores which I visit several times weekly! New inventory comes in and turns over quickly.

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50Mickey — Fri, 29 Nov 2024 00:10:34 GMT

We no longer have a real dime store where I live. I wonder if there are any left. We had a five and dime store where I used to lived. You could find anything in that store. One year on Christmas Eve I was looking for gold tapers and I could not find them anywhere. Sure enough the dime store had them when I checked. Sadly it closed a number of years ago. I still miss it.

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DrakesMomma — Thu, 28 Nov 2024 15:34:40 GMT

The Dollar Tree in my small city is run by squirrels. I swear it is.

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just bee — Thu, 28 Nov 2024 16:08:21 GMT

@DrakesMomma wrote:
The Dollar Tree in my small city is run by squirrels. I swear it is.

@DrakesMomma

Clean up on aisle 5!!!

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Carmie — Thu, 28 Nov 2024 16:14:49 GMT

I buy cards there and gift wrap and bows along with all types of paper goods...plates, tablecloths, decorative boxes, party stuff, etc.

Occasionally, I will stop to buy something else. They always have nice bins to organize my closets and kitchen utensils.

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candys mine — Thu, 28 Nov 2024 16:14:59 GMT

I go for the paper products from tissue paper to party plates. and holiday decorations. There is a Large selection of artificial flowers for arangements which is handy for me as I change out the flowers of several passed on relatives at the cemetary a few times a year.

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Puppy Lips — Fri, 29 Nov 2024 02:52:27 GMT

@Travone. Are you serious? I LOVE Almonette cookies. My Mom used to buy those eons ago. I would wet my finger and get the powdered sugar at the bottom of the package. I have to go there ASAP to see if I can find them. Thank you !!!! I have never seen those in any other store and thought they were no longer made.

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Tinkrbl44 — Fri, 29 Nov 2024 07:10:03 GMT

About a year ago, the really wonderful 99 Cents Only stores closed in several states.

I was shocked that any store that stocked things that only cost a dollar would EVER go out of business! How was that even possible? Everyone needs places that charge next to nothing!

Well, there was hope they could be brought back to life, but we haven't heard a thing.

Meanwhile ....... The Dollar Tree stores company has really stepped up and opened more locations and beefed up the others .... I think people are grateful.

It's the little things that mean so much ......

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AngelPuppy1 — Fri, 29 Nov 2024 10:45:10 GMT

I have always gone to the Dollar tree but not so much lately as we only have one left near me and it's really hard to get to. I miss the old price of things really being $1.00! I always purchsed gift bags, tissue paper, wrapping paper, cards, tape, tissues, some seasonal decorations, candy, artificial flowers, food storage bags and paper plates, etc. Lots of stuff!