Dolla Holla

Hey Nickels, this blog post is dedicated to my penny counters, money stackers, and bargain trackers. Recently one of my favorite vloggers uploaded a Dollar Tree video highlighting some purchases but honestly, I do not think this vlogger did the Dollar Tree any justice. This store is filled with so many wonderful gems and if you have insight on how much these things typically cost you will be able to easily identify a deal. So here are my TOP TEN best Dollar Tree purchases.

Nic 1: Greeting cards- you can purchase 2 for 1 Hallmark branded greeting cards for every occasion! That’s right $.50 cards. Outside of creating your own cards, you cannot beat this price!

Nic 2: Press on nails- I know press-on nails have gained popularity during the quarantine but your girl has been wearing them long before then. The dollar tree has some pretty cool designs plus traditional styles like French manicure. Personally, I like press-on nails because you can go from meek to chic in just a few minutes. I constantly get compliments on my nails and I love to see the surprise on someone’s face when I tell them they are press-ons.

Nic #3: Travel essentials- back when I did travel I often traveled with a personal bag because I refused to pay the checked bag fees. I could seriously stuff a week’s worth of clothing in my backpack but that’s another post. I have purchased my reusable plastic bag, reusable 3 oz bottles, hypoallergenic facial clothes, wet-ones, and mosquito bracelets, sewing kit, and a whole host of other items all from the Dollar Tree!

Nic#4: Eyelashes- I know, you may think I am crazy but hear me out. The L.A. Colors brand is sold at beauty supply stores for much more than $1 and the Dollar Tree has them for just $1 plus glue. I have purchased eyelashes from Sephora and Target before and the L.A. Colors brand is pretty comparable if you like a natural looking eyelash. However, if you are going for a more dramatic look, the Dollar Tree may not be the store for you.

Nic#5: Nail polish and nail essentials- I like a nice pedicure but if you have not guessed it by now, I am money conscious. If I can DIY, I will and polishing my toenails unlike my fingernails is pretty manageable. The L.A. color nail polish is pretty decent and comes in an assortment of colors. I have used products like Essie and honestly, I cannot tell the difference but then again, I am not a professional.

Nic#6: Daily Pill storage container- I take multiple vitamins daily and a pill case helps me to manage my vitamin intake. I absolutely love this container!

Nic#7: Drinkware- the caveat is drinkware is only discounted when you need less than a set of 2 or 4. Otherwise, I would recommend actually splurging on a nice glassware set. However, as a single person who is often in need of just one cup, the Dollar Tree is the spot for itemized and singular glassware. You can find a variety of items like a champagne flutes, coffee mugs, and water goblets.

Nic#8: Bakeware- I lie to you not, if you are a novice at baking and simply do not bake often, the Dollar Tree can fulfill your basic baking essentials needs. You can get cake pans, a cupcake pan, baking sheets, and even cake storage containers from the Dollar Tree. You will not be able to beat this price anywhere. My bakeware has gotten regular use with minimum rusting.

Nic#9: Facial Mask- Oh YES, the brand, YES is sometimes sold at the dollar tree . These one time use facial mask are sold for much more at Target so this a true bargain.

Nic#10: Home repair essentials- I have put may holes in many walls at various apartments throughout the years and I have always gotten my full deposit back thanks to Dollar Tree spackle. The holes in the walls just disappear.