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 $1 worth of fun out of them!
30. Stickers
Kids love stickers, right? I know mine can never seem to have enough! Get them cheap at Dollar Tree!
31. Craft Supplies
Baker’s twine, popsicle sticks, ribbon, beads, glitter, jute twine, pompoms. Dollar Tree has it all!
HOUSEHOLD ITEMS
32. Bleach
The cheapest place I’ve found to buy bleach! I don’t use bleach a lot, but I do like to add it to my loads of white towels when I add dish clothes.
33. Light Bulbs
To save money, we’ve switched to LED bulbs, which can often be pricier to buy. But thanks to Dollar Tree, that’s no longer such an issue!
34. Lint Rollers
I use lint rollers all the time! My girls both have long, fine hair and I tend to have hair all over my lap when I’m done combing them. Lint rollers work great to clean it up in a cinch. I also like to use them to clean lampshades and cloth blinds.
35. Flashlights
Our kids love flashlights! Not sure why, but they play with them a lot. And I love that I can keep them supplied without breaking the bank!
Elizabeth
I love love love the dollar tree!
I find all kinds of normally pricey school items ( like tri fold project boards!) there as well as ribbon and more!
I go twice a month for food, school supplies, and beauty products.. And guess what?! I found pink Himalayan salt there too ( all the rage now and normally 5$ or more for a small bottle!)
You forgot to add the “oxy” cleaner (generic) and the woolwash
I use both and am surprised at how well they wash!
Liz
ThriftyFrugalMom
Wow, I had no idea they had pink Himalayan salt! And the cleaners? Good to know! I’m going to need to try the Oxy cleaner. Thanks for sharing!
Amanda
Love love love the Dollar Tree! I will never buy a card from the grocery store ever again. One thing I love getting there is snacks for my desk at work. I know I’m going to snack, and I’d rather spend less and have snacks at my desk than waste my money at the vending machine. Thanks for sharing!
ThriftyFrugalMom
I know! I can’t bring myself to buy cards anywhere else either. And great tip about the desk snacks. Totally makes sense!
Nicole
Thanks for sharing these. We love the Dollar Tree for crafts and birthday decor but I never thought to get toothbrushes and toiletries there!
ThriftyFrugalMom
I hear ya, Nicole! I used to only hit Dollar Tree for birthday cards and gift bags but once I started browsing the store more, I was pleasantly surprised at what other great buys they actually had!
Kim
I love all of these ideas! I definitely need to take advantage of Dollar Tree more often!
ThriftyFrugalMom
Kim, I’m always amazed at all the great things that I find there!
Sandra Shaffer
We find some great deals at the dollar store. I try to get my greeting cards as well as my wrapping paper. It’s much more economical than purchasing it elsewhere!
ThriftyFrugalMom
Greeting cards and gift bags are my favorite purchases there too, Sandra!
Amber
I LOVE Dollar Tree!! Their floral is some of the best, and so much cheaper too! I also love the vases, seasonal items, decor items, and they’ve recently started carrying some planner supplies, which I love too! A friend of mine recently told me that they had run out of laundry soap and just grabbed some there, and that they preferred it to the name brand they’d been buying and it was much cheaper at DT.
Great post!
ThriftyFrugalMom
Never thought to look at DT’s floral supplies. And planner stuff and great laundry detergent? Good to know! Both things can be so expensive at other stores! Thanks!
MOke
The article makes mostly good buy suggestions except for Bleach. $Trees is watered down at less than 3% bleach — check fine print label — & the rest water. Most bleaches are 5% & they now sell “double strength” print label —Kroger 7.75% bleach!
Lydia Beiler
Interesting! I wasn’t aware of this. For many situations, I’m guessing it wouldn’t matter. But it’s still definitely helpful to know.