BEST THINGS TO BUY AT THE DOLLAR TREE

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I wanted to update a previous post that I wrote when I first started writing this blog. In the article I wrote on the best things to buy at the dollar tree for a dollar. Since then the dollar tree has gone up to $1.25. I find myself thinking is the dollar tree still worth shopping at and what are the best things to buy at the dollar tree.

WHY IS THE DOLLAR TREE SO CHEAP?

If the dollar store is worth even looking at I realized I needed to know why is the dollar store so cheap in the first place. I got several answers. The main answers were that they spend little money on advertising and some of the products are private-label products.

IS THE DOLLAR TREE WORTH IT?

The short answer is yes. Although just like with any store there are some hits and misses.

WHAT ARE THE BEST THINGS TO BUY AT THE DOLLAR TREE?

Candles and candle holders

Dollar tree have a great selection of candles and candle holders. You really can use them without any up-cycling, but They are perfect for an easy DIY. Here is an easy and simple DIY products.

Party supplies

If you'll throwing a theme party the dollar tree is where you should be shopping. Dollar tree has a great selection of decorative items for a party. However, if you'll serving something more than finger food you may want to leave the plates behind. They are not as durable as the ones you can get somewhere else.

Seasonal items

This happens to be my all time favorite thing to get at the dollar store. Paying a lot for seasonal items and holiday items is something I like to avoid. I almost always do a craft or two to make these even better. These are the best of the best things to buy at dollar tree.

Craft products

This may be the most common thing brought at the dollar tree. The craft products are great for DIY products.

Tableware

The tableware comes in handy if you live with a child that is always breaking your dishes. The dishes also come in lovely patterns for seasons or the holidays.

Vases

If you don't buy nothing else the vases at the dollar tree are worth the trip. You can find high-end vases and there is always a DIY on-line to up-cycle some of the vases. The vases at dollar tree can not be beat.

Vase fillers

These vase fillers are a complete bargain. I seen them used in several DIY projects but they are great alone in a vase.

Kitchen Decor

They all are so cute and fun! You can’t even go wrong for only $1.25. The kitchen decor is a great way to spice up your kitchen.

Storage Containers

Shop for containers to organize every room in your house. They even have vacuum seal bags for the items you need to put away for another time in the future. Dollar tree storage containers are quickly becoming my favorite thing to buy at the dollar tree.

Planters

Planters are great to buy at the dollar tree. The planters at the dollar tree are durable enough for the task at hand. If you're going to use these for decorative purposes you should up-cycle the planter.