Ever wondered what is worth buying at Dollar Tree? Here are my 35 favorite Dollar Tree deals that I choose to buy there to save money!
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For years I avoided Dollar Tree, I guess mostly because I figured that the products had to be junk to be sold that cheap. But the last several years I’ve started to shop there more and have come to love Dollar Tree and it’s bargains!
Yes, some things are super cheap and not worth buying. And some things aren’t even that great of a deal and are cheaper bought elsewhere. But the truth is, you can get some great things for just $1.00!
Since you all enjoyed my What to Buy at Aldi post so much, just for fun, I thought I’d share my favorite Dollar Tree deals too!
Update: Since writing this, Dollar Tree has increased prices on some items to more than $1.00. Even so, I still find these items to be good deals.
What to Buy at Dollar Tree to Save Money
GIFT SUPPLIES
1. Greeting Cards
Dollar Tree is the only place that I’ve bought greeting cards for years! You simply can’t beat the price of 2 cards for $1.00! They have birthday, wedding, baby, sympathy and more, plus they also carry seasonal cards such as Valentine’s, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day and Christmas!
2. Note Cards
Dollar Tree has a nice selection of both blank and thank you note card packs and the quality of the cards is great!
3. Gift Bags, Gift Wrap and Bows
There’s something to be said for attractively presenting gifts, but I definitely don’t like to spend more on it than necessary and love that I can find pretty gift wrap options at Dollar Tree for cheap!
PARTY SUPPLIES
4. Paperware, Plasticware and Tablecloths
Lots of solid-colored options available!
5. Party Streamers
Streamers of every color!
6. Blowouts, Party Hats, Banners etc.
Dollar Tree also carries lots of themed party supplies- both for boys and girls. Perfect for planning a fun, inexpensive party!
7. Helium Balloons
You won’t find helium balloons anywhere cheaper!
PERSONAL CARE SUPPLIES
8. Pregnancy Tests
I know what you are thinking- “But do they actually work?!” The answer is yes! We used these pregnancy tests to find out if we were pregnant with 4 of our 5 children and they were totally accurate!
9. Body Wash
I actually rarely need to spend money on body wash, just because I can typically get it free thanks to my couponing. But $1.00 is a really good price for body wash and if you don’t coupon, it’s worth checking out!
10. Toothbrushes
Toothbrushes can be crazy expensive, so I was excited to find them at Dollar Tree- and they even carry name brand ones! They also have kid’s toothbrushes too, which I love.
11. Toothpaste
Again, I get lots of toothpaste free with my couponing. But if you don’t do coupons, this is a great price and they even carry Crest!
12. Flossers
Another favorite! And of course, you can’t beat the price!
13. Cotton Swabs
I’m always surprised how much cotton swabs cost when I need to buy them and was pleasantly surprised when I spotted them at Dollar Tree!
14. Hair Stuff
Headbands, clips, ponytail holders and more! All for super cheap!
15. Reading and Sun Glasses
Such a great price, right? And no, I don’t use reading glasses myself, but I have several friends and family that do and they love getting them cheap at Dollar Tree.
One friend said she really likes that she can buy several pairs to have at different spots without spending a lot, plus, if a grandchild happens to break them, it’s not a big loss.
DOLLAR TREE DEALS on FIRST AID SUPPLIES
16. Bandaids
I was skeptical that cheap bandaids would actually work well, but we’ve not had any trouble so far! And my children think it’s great that I now get fun kid bandaids. I used to rarely by them because they were more expensive!
17. First Aid Tapes
Dollar Tree carries both waterproof and paper tape. I love being able to stock my first aid box so cheaply!
18. First Aid Gauze
If you’re like us, you rarely need gauze. But if you’ve ever had to buy it at a drugstore, you know it’s not cheap! Definitely worth stopping by the Dollar Tree instead!
19. Peroxide and Isopropyl Alcohol
More first aid supplies at a good price!
OFFICE SUPPLIES
20. Pens, Pencils and Pencil Lead
For some reason, we seem to go through pens and pencils like crazy! I guess it probably has something to do with having school-age children who like to “borrow” my writing instruments. At any rate, I’ve been grateful for Dollar Tree’s inexpensive pens, pencils and pencil lead.
21. Glue and Tape
With three children that love to use glue and tape and one child that is especially interested in crafts, I’ve been very grateful for Dollar Tree’s great price!
22. Sticky Notes
Use sticky notes a lot or have a child like I do that loves to play with them? Dollar Tree will be your friend!
ORGANIZING SUPPLIES
23. Plastic Baskets
Dollar Tree always has a great selection of fun baskets, perfect for helping you stay organized. They even have clothes baskets!
24. Totes
Totes like this are super versatile and I find myself using them in different places throughout the house to corral items.
25. Over the Door Hooks
Hooks like this can be so handy!
26. Shelf Organizers
I wish I would have known that Dollar Tree carried these sooner! I bought a couple for our kitchen at another discount store and could have saved myself several dollars.
CREATIVITY AND LEARNING
27. Coloring Books
My girls love coloring and Dollar Tree has become my favorite place to find books to keep them supplied. They also have some adult coloring books too.
28. Sudoku and Crossword Puzzle Books
My oldest and I both enjoy sudoku and word finds and of course I love this price! 😉
29. Puzzles
We all love doing puzzles, and while Dollar Tree puzzles aren’t quite as quality as some puzzles, they aren’t bad either. And because they are so cheap, I don’t stress if the kids mess them up or lose a piece when they are playing with them. I figure they got their $1 worth of fun out of them!
30. Stickers
Kids love stickers, right? I know mine can never seem to have enough! Get them cheap at Dollar Tree!
31. Craft Supplies
Baker’s twine, popsicle sticks, ribbon, beads, glitter, jute twine, pompoms. Dollar Tree has it all!
HOUSEHOLD ITEMS
32. Bleach
The cheapest place I’ve found to buy bleach! I don’t use bleach a lot, but I do like to add it to my loads of white towels when I add dish clothes.
33. Light Bulbs
To save money, we’ve switched to LED bulbs, which can often be pricier to buy. But thanks to Dollar Tree, that’s no longer such an issue!
34. Lint Rollers
I use lint rollers all the time! My girls both have long, fine hair and I tend to have hair all over my lap when I’m done combing them. Lint rollers work great to clean it up in a cinch. I also like to use them to clean lampshades and cloth blinds.
35. Flashlights
Our kids love flashlights! Not sure why, but they play with them a lot. And I love that I can keep them supplied without breaking the bank!
Cheryl Hettich
I love dollar tree stores! I usually go to dollar tree before I go to Walmart. I get items I need at dollar tree and save money!! I always buy first aid supplies there, Craft items, cat treats, dog treats, cleaning supplies. With price of everything sky rocketing I have to save money where I can!!!!
Lydia Beiler
That is so smart, Cheryl! I love how you are shopping strategically.
Suzie
I like Dollar Tree’s seasonal decorations. We have purchased the metal yard stakes for all seasons and I always check to see if they have any new ones. The metal ones last virtually forever.
Lydia Beiler
Yes, they usually have a nice selection of seasonal decor. Good tip!
LG
I buy Tacky Glue there and a lot of craft items. I bought unfinished wood doll beds, table and chairs and chests, painted them and used them in the doll house I made for my granddaughter.
Lydia Beiler
Oh, great suggestions! You really never quite know what you might find.
Cindy
Where is your Dollar Tree? I’d love to shop at a store like that! The two Dollar Tree stores near me only have a fraction of the items shown in your article. They mostly have cheap kitchen stuff and small off-brand foods that I wouldn’t trust. They do have greeting cards that are decent but with a very limited selection. Who is responsible for stocking these stores’ shelves? I want to find a store like yours near me!!
Lydia Beiler
The Dollar Tree stores that I shop at are in Pennsylvania or Maryland. I do think their supply has maybe changed a bit but I was there just recently and many of these items were still on the shelves and most of the ones that weren’t available had something similar that could be used as a replacement. Maybe it varies from state to state?
Nana
I have two Dollar Tree stores near me, and neither is nearly so well stocked as pictured here.
Thomas John Verdu
Goli name brand Supergreens and Energy vitamins are on sale here now. They are averaging 20$ each at Walmart and target. Get them while you can!
Lydia Beiler
Good to know, Thomas. Thanks!
Misty
I buy old orchard healthy balance cranberry juice at dollar tree. It has 2g carbs and 1g sugar and only 5 calories. My husband is diabetic and dies not like the fake sugar taste. He loves these and they are comparable to the bigger name brands. They also come in different flavors. At $1.25 vs $3+.for the others it’s a great buy!!
Lydia Beiler
Oh, that’s a great tip! I didn’t realize they carried those. I have a parent that is diabetic and will pass this on to them! Thanks!
Angela Box
That’s an awesome tip! Thanks!!
Lydia Beiler
You are welcome. I’m glad it was helpful!
MandyDe
Pay attention if you consistently are buying q-tips. There are a whole bunch, in even more packaging. Look for the WHITE stick NOT the green. The cotton swab would go into my husband’s ear canal…and ONLY the green stick would come out. The white barred ones will be much more heavy duty. That keeps you from having to male an appointment with the ENT doctor to find the missing cotton in the kids or spouses ears!! But dollar tree is AWESOME for first aid. And yes, the pregnancy tests work. I actually worked for a DOCTOR who would send me out for dollar tree tests when we ran out of then in his office. They DO work just like their regular ones. Only difference is the price!! <3
Lydia Beiler
This is good to know! Thank you!
Dianne Hicks
Wish there were more Christian books for kids & more Christian signs. For Easter I could not find any signs celebrating Jesus for my Sunday school class at 3 nearby Dollar trees. If they just carried a few church related items!