While it’s certainly more cost-effective to buy most office supplies in bulk online, sometimes you just need a single red sharpie, or a handful of binder clips, or just a cheap folder to keep your tax files organized. “My dollar store tongs, spatula, forks, and knives… they’ve all held up for 10 years. My friend Shawn enjoys the finer things in life but still uses the dollar store kitchenware he purchased in college. Even though I don’t have the chemical engineering degree to confirm these assertions, I say why bother when the dollar store also sells them in metal and bamboo? Some say you should avoid plastic utensils from the dollar store, since they may contain harmful chemicals or melt easily. Soon, whipping out the glass cleaner becomes automatic, and I never have to worry about plowing through bottles since they’re so cheap. I like to keep every room stocked with dollar store cleaners so I never have to leave a room to clean it. Bleach, glass cleaner, all-purpose spray, distilled white vinegar, drain cleaner, and more are all available in regular-sized bottles and are just as effective as their $4.99 counterparts at Target. Virtually every type of essential household cleaner can be purchased at your local Dollar Tree or Dollar General, just with a generic label (or sometimes no label at all). Jack-o-lanterns, Christmas ornaments, and more can be purchased piecemeal in lieu of a $14.99 “six-pack” at big box stores. The dollar store is a great place to load up on little trinkets to sprinkle around the house during holiday season. I love that dollar stores have 50 cent greeting cards because it means anyone, on any budget, can send out cards every week to friends or recipients of More Love Letters. And the dollar store greeting cards are just fine they’re normal-sized, include cute graphics and sayings, and come with an envelope. That’s a whopping 87.5% off regular retail. In fact, greeting cards at Dollar Tree and Dollar General are two for $1. The dollar store doesn’t even think they should cost a dollar. “The guy selling those must wake up laughing… They’re buying a crease!”Ī greeting card shouldn’t cost $3.99. One of my favorite comedians, Brian Regan, has a priceless bit about the greeting card industry.
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