25 Dollar Store Items Worth Buying

Dollar stores can have a stigma of having cheap, not-worth-it items. Some may never even step foot into one because it’s not “worth their money.” Well, I remember when we first were married, we had adopted a soldier overseas. We had contacted him and asked him what he would like in a care package. Many of the items I knew I could get at the dollar store. Not that I was trying to go “cheap,” but they were candy items and simple things that could be bought AT a dollar store. Each time we sent a package, I made a trip to the dollar store to see what goodies I could find and all we kept hearing was how much he loved them!

You can’t find every thing at a dollar store; though, you can find a lot! Granted there are some things I personally would not buy at a dollar store and there are certain things that actually are not a good deal. On the other hand, I still enjoy making trips to the dollar store once or twice a year to stock up on the things that I know I cannot get a better deal on.

I decided to make a list of the items that I feel are worth while buying at the thrift store – items that will save you dollars and save you the grief of knowing you spent too much on an item at your local grocery store!

25 Dollar Store Items Worth Buying:
1. Candy – looking to make a dessert with candy? Check out to see what is in stock!
2. Tape
3. Wrapping paper – I have learned you have to catch it at the right time because they don’t always restock right away.
4. Tissue paper – unbeatable!
5. Party supplies – invites, thank yous, plates, glasses, silverware, etc.
6. Kitchen utensils – believe it or not, they are worth it!
7. Coupon organizers – if you can’t find a cheap one in the store, try the dollar store!
8. Scrubbers – for dishes and cleaning
9. Dust clothes – the micro-fiber clothes are SO worth paying a buck for!
10. Gift bags
11. Toilet bowl cleaner
12. Dish soap
13. Greeting cards – why pay 2 or 3 dollars for something the person is going to throw away?
14. Tin foil, plastic wrap
15. Food tins (disposable)
16. Picture frames – you can always repurpose them!
17. Food containers and bowls
18. Garbage cans
19. Organizing containers – they have the same-size bins at dollar stores as they do department stores!
20. Coloring books
21. Shaving cream
22. Hair twisties
23. Cotton swabs
24. Seasonal décor and candy
25. Seasonings

What are your favorite dollar store buys?