What Not to Buy at the Dollar Store-Wrap Up

I've had a lot of fun this week during my series of If you missed any of the posts you can catch up with the original postPart 1Part 2Part 3Part 4Did you learn anything new?Today, I'm going to wrap up the series with the most popular items that my readers have been commenting on.  I have appreciated all of the comments and have learned a few new things myself!Most of these will be items to buy, so get your lists ready and make some notes.Pregnancy Tests: Snag it{these are pretty cheap too}The Dollar Store has really accurate pregnancy testsSeveral of my readers have told me they saved a lot of money buying these testsThey really are more accurate than some of the brand name tests you can pick up for $15 a piece.Don't believe me?Compare them with other brands here
Glow Sticks: Snag itKids like glow sticks{these glow sticks are just as cheap}Crayola explosion gear: Snag itYesterday, I stopped in and found that our local store got a shipment of Crayola Glow Expressions kits.They had sand art, glow stick kits (with 40 glow sticks included), and glow paint.I snagged some to put in the kids Easter baskets.Such a great deal since they are currently selling on-line for $10-$15 a piece.Puzzles: Snag it

I give my snag it seal of approval on puzzles, but only on puzzles under 150 pieces.

There are many big name character puzzles that would cost you much more at the regular store.

I found that anything more than 150 pieces gets flimsy. 

So stay away from the 500 piece puzzles.

Also, the board puzzles made for toddlers should be avoided.

The pieces just don't fit together well and are just plain frustrating.

If it's made by a big name company like Marvel or Disney, snag it, it will make for hours of fun

Glitter Glue: Snag it

Tales of a Trophy WIfe said she buys the glitter glue. 

It's great for projects with kids who want a little sparkle without having the mess of glitter.

Cuz as my husband says, glitter is the herpes of the craft world.

Sunday Paper-Snag it
You can't find the Sunday paper cheaper than $1.I think this is THE best deal at the Dollar Store if you clip coupons.

Reading Glasses-Snag it

jjflamingo said... 

                 another awesome snag are the reading glasses. they are $5.00 and up everywhere else.

I don't need these yet, but I hear they are a great deal

Helium Balloons-Snag it

Quick Eraser (Fake Mr. Clean)-Snag it

I love Mr. Clean magic erasers.  Like love them so much I would marry them.

They clean and erase spots so much better than I ever thought possible.  So when I saw this knock off a few years ago I had to try it.

Love it!

Furniture Polish and Window Cleaner: Snag it

Both things I use often, both things worth picking up
Windex does not corner the market on window cleaner and Pledge doesn't either

You can read about Anna's top secret cleaning tip (hint, it involves furniture polish) here.

Sun dishwashing liquid: Pass

This stuff is so watered down that it's cheaper to buy the name brand

Potted Meat: Pass

I'm pretty sure potted meat is never a good idea

also, any "meat" at The Dollar Store-gross!

Bobby pins: Pass

Honestly didn't know anyone could screw up bobby pins

but they did.

Don't bother

try these instead

Crayons: Pass

There is something to be said for Crayola.  They have crayons figured out.

These are just waxy and yuck

try these instead

Bubbles: Snag it

I buy these by the armful during the summer

Cheap, big and full of fun

Petroleum Jelly: Snag it

Several of you mentioned that this is something you pick up at the Dollar store.

We still have a jar of it from a few years ago, and it works great.

Foil Pans: Snag it

Lots of you commented on how you stock up on foil pans at the dollar store.

As you can see they have a HUGE selection and variation of sizes.

Gift Bags: Snag it

Out of all of the comments, most of you told me that you pick up your gift bags at the Dollar Store.

I don't buy bags often but there have been times when my supply has been running low and I have picked a few up.

I'm not steering you wrong with the items I gave my "snag it" seal of approval on.
And of course, if I gave it a "pass" buy at your own risk.  I warned you!

I'm always surprised at some of the new things I find at the Dollar Store.
It's always an adventure.
Have fun shopping!