Dollar Tree offers a variety of products from a variety of brands. And while there are several 'Dollar Stores', such as Family Dollar and Dollar General, Dollar Tree, specifically, has a leg up on certain product areas, so you might want to prioritize them when you come for certain items.
Here are 7 items that are worth buying at Dollar Tree:
Glassware
If you’re seeking a few replacement items of
glassware, Dollar Tree is your best bet. Dollar Tree offers a variety of different kinds of glassware and you can buy each one individually, which means you can easily get only the pieces you need for $1.25 each. This is helpful for people who don’t want to buy two four-piece margarita glass sets when you need just six, for example.
The big appeal of their selection is the fact that you can get specialized glassware like the margarita ones mentioned above as well as dessert shot glasses, old-fashioned glasses, rocks glasses, brandy glasses, Irish coffee mugs, and more. You can’t go wrong, whether you want to build a home bar for entertaining or you just want special glasses to feel fancy.
Dinnerware
You can improve your kitchen in another way at Dollar Tree, with
dinnerware. Dollar Tree has dinnerware in bold colors and fun prints and since you can purchase them individually, that makes it easier to mix and match your place settings without breaking the bank. Each piece will only set you back $1.25, so you can buy plates, bowls, and even charger plates in whatever combination you want. Being able to do this also makes it easier to create multiple kinds of place settings for less (money) to use throughout certain seasons, dinner parties, or even themed gatherings.
Plastic Mixing Bowls
We haven’t left the kitchen yet! I also recommended Dollar Tree for the busy baker: Choose from a two-pack of bowls in assorted sizes or a plastic mixing bowl with a handle, but either way, you’ll pay $1.25 If you’re concerned about mixing food items in plastic, these also make excellent containers for other art projects. Whether you’re creating slime, papier mache, or various other projects, these can be great to keep on hand for a number of uses around the house. You’re unlikely to
find plastic mixing bowls this cheap elsewhere, at least in these sizes, so Dollar Tree definitely wins out here.
Select Craft Supplies
Savvy crafters also will want to bump Dollar Tree to the top of their shopping list.
Shopping for craft supplies at craft stores can be pricey, even when there are deals to take advantage of, but you can pick up some items at Dollar Tree for much less. Things like die cut DIY boxes that you’ll be decorating yourself are good to pick up at Dollar Tree, as they’re only $1.25 each and the savings you earn there can be used for picking up other quality materials like good paint elsewhere.
Household Cleaners
Frozen Food
Dollar Tree may have a bigger selection of frozen
food — including steak — for lower prices than Dollar General, said Business Insider. It often just depends on the specific Dollar Tree location, and it’s going to be first come, first served on a lot of products.
Seasonal Merchandise
According to Business Insider, Dollar Tree makes 49% of its income on
seasonal merchandise, such as holiday-themed items, and it is a consistent place to go for your decorating and gift needs associated with holidays and seasons.
Other Considerations
Other things to consider: While Dollar General has the magic word in its name, it’s not actually a consistent dollar store where you can find items for $1.25 like you can at Dollar Tree, according to Business Insider. Instead, you can expect Dollar General prices to be about 20% to 40% lower than traditional stores.
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