10 Things to Buy at Dollar Stores (and 5 Things to Avoid) Story

10 Things to Buy at Dollar Stores (and 5 Things to Avoid)

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Who doesn’t love getting deals, especially for a buck? Dollar stores have some fantastic finds, but not everything is a bargain.

Instead of buying a $250+ center piece from Pottery Barn, make a replica yourself! We love Dollar Tree DIY’s because they are cheap and so much fun.

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The greeting card industry has created some amazing cards for all occasions. you can find very nice standard greeting cards at the dollar store.

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You can find a plethora of gift bags of all different sizes and occasions. Using tissue paper as an accent to a gift bag makes it look great.

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Talking about cards and gifts leads right into throwing parties and celebrating important events. Dollar stores always have holiday decorations when you walk in.

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We use the foil sheets to line the pans we use in our toaster oven, and it makes clean-up so much easier.

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