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There is often debate about what is really a good value at Dollar Tree, and we are here to solve that mystery for you. Here are 15 Things To Buy At Dollar Tree that are great deals and values for your home. We have great items in almost every department that are sure to save you money while giving you products and names you already need and love. Check out our post on 10 Items You Should be Buying at the Thrift Store or our article on How to Have a Party for Less at the Dollar Store.
15 THINGS TO BUY AT DOLLAR TREE Party Supplies: Dollar Tree now carries a ton of your top characters for kids parties. Not only can you grab accent pieces, favors and centerpieces with great popular Disney characters, you can stock up on solid colored tablecloths, napkins, cups and plates at great low prices. This is a great place to start and build your basics for an upcoming party. They also have in house balloon station where you can pick and have tons of balloons filled for the party! 
Kitchen Gadgets: Things like can openers, spatulas, wooden spoons, small cutting boards and even dish towels are also great deals. While some aren’t the best quality, they are usable and last for a decent time for the price you pay. We love grabbing small cutting boards, matching dish towels, spatulas and a cake mix and throwing in a gift basket for a cheap but fun gift. Glassware & Plates: If you are looking for a fun unique pattern for a platter or prop for photography the Dollar Tree is the place to go. Not only do they have hundreds of styles and options to choose from in their glassware and plates, everything is $1 or less. We love the Coca Cola glasses in all sizes. They are hard to find elsewhere and a great price at Dollar Tree. 
Organization Supplies: Whether it is your home office, your pantry or under cabinet cleaning supplies the Dollar Tree has tons of organization supplies. Bins, tubs, baskets, totes and more for $1 or less each! Check out our post about Organizing on a Budget with Dollar Tree Items!
School Supplies: Bulk items like paper clips, push pins, pencils and erasers are great deals to grab here. Poster board, craft tapes and even loose paper can also be picked up at great deals year round. Back to school season brings in even more fun options!
Cleaning Supplies: The best deals are on things like Comet or Ajax powder, disinfectant wipes, toilet bowl drop ins and the occasional name brand dish washing liquid or fabric softener.
Candy: What can we say? Candy is always cheap and of course delicious! Various name brands and off brands make for great deals when Halloween and other holidays come around.
Seasonal Decorations: Whether you are looking to use bits and pieces to craft your own specialty wreaths, or simply buy some ready made décor – Dollar Tree has everything you need.
Cards: Great for sending thank you notes, sympathy or thinking of you cards for under $1 each. The variety is limited, but check back regularly and keep as stock at home for when you need them.
Hair Accessories: For little girls always losing or breaking headbands, ponytail holders or clips this is a great place to go and grab awesome deals. Headbands are 6 for $1!
Craft Supplies: Glue sticks, pom poms, pipe cleaners, craft sticks, foam lettering and glitter glue are all great deals to pick up at the Dollar Tree for your crafting. Don’t skip the candle aisle either. There are great deals on candles, candle holders and of course fun vases and glass rocks and beads.
Stocking Stuffers For Christmas: The toy section has a lot of random little things that kids love, but the toiletries are where you get the best deals on stocking stuffers. Things like special light up toothbrushes, scented lotions, bath sponges or washcloths that grow when placed in water are always fun.
Spices: Load up on things like garlic powder, salt, pepper, paprika and more in the spice section! These are great for a gift basket going to a house warming party!
Inexpensive Photo Frames: If you like to display family photos but want to upgrade your frames and embellish them yourself, this is the place to go. Great deals on frames of all sizes that make a perfect canvas for various crafting projects.
Books: Don’t forget to stop by the book section and check out great best sellers, random authors and of course awesome versions of kids books and classics for only $1 each!
As you can see these 15 things to buy at Dollar Tree are great items you will easily use in your household on a regular basis. Not everything is a great deal, but there are some true values at your local dollar tree store!
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good list. I would add:
* sunglasses: can’t beat $1, and mine always last for ages! Usually till they get lost… (I borrowed someone’s more expensive sunglasses one day, and they broke! I’ll stick with cheap. even if only one summer…they’ve paid for themselves)
* those “magic” knit gloves. rarely see them cheaper, and they’re nice on a chilly fall day, for kids. Also plenty of pinterest crafts.
* seasonal socks–for kids or crafts, or stocking stuffers
* novelty bandaids…the selection can change, but if you have a little one at the “bandage fixes everything” stage, these are great.
*sudoku or wordsearch puzzle books, coloring books for kids…best prices, again.
* nail polish…just last week I saw “Sinful Colors” brand there. Also especially handy if you have young ones who love to play with polish. Sometimes you can also find the Deco style bottles with the super narrow brushes.
* batteries. our $Tree has a couple different brands of alkalines. never had a problem with them yet. (haven’t done a side by side with the expensive alkalines for length of charge)
saw this post on pinterest, btw.
Thanks Robin!
GREAT ideas!!!
Great tips. Plus, they accept coupons, so you can get toothpaste and hand soap for free!
Thanks for the great tips, I love this!
These are great things to get there! I just discovered their glassware today, as a matter of fact. I wanted to get a coffee mug for my son’s teacher, and went there in hopes they had one. They had many, many kinds and they are really cute! So surprised and happy! I also ended up buying soup bowls. They are thick, deep, and has fall colors. I can’t believe they are only $1 each!
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Thanks again!
I try not to buy candy anywhere!!!! Ice cream – that’s where I break down.Ha! My husband would definitely Amen this list. I’ll include hangers which is what I forgot to pick up this week.
Just went there today to get bread! 😉
Wow I never knew about the balloons! I will definitely have to remember that one. I love your idea about the house warming gift. I used to always buy my spices there. I must get back into the habit of going again!
I’ve always been a BIG fan of shopping at the Dollar Tree and this just confirms it! I love this list and just pinned it for future reference. Thanks! (visiting from 3 boys and a Dog)
Nice list! I’ve also found good deals on bar soap there every once in a while–Yardley’s or Pure & Natural or other quality brands. You do have to look carefully at the quality of dollar store items, but you can get some great stuff there. I still have dishes and wooden spoons I bought in dollar stores 20+ years ago.
Great list! I forget about how fun the dollar tree is until I go in there. We’re coming up on Christmas now so I know I’ll use it for little gifts and decorations. Thanks for sharing with Motivational Monday!
Thanks so much ladies! I’m a huge Dollar Tree fan (as you can see) and am grateful they exist, or I’d be spending a lot more on tons of items!
I shop the dollar stores for a lot of things…Big Lots is my fav for spices…Dollar General is best for cards..love love love the Dollar Tree dishes. Thanks so much for all the tips.
I just picked up my wall calendars for 2015! 🙂 Lesser quality paper but it just hangs on the wall!
Reading glasses! They cost $20 or so at other stores and much more from the actual eye doctors office.
So excited!!