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Don't worry about paying 75% more for the name brand versions just get down to your dollar store and stock up on the cleaning products you need at bargain prices. (See also: Holiday Shopping at the Dollar Store)īleach is bleach. A word of warning though…avoid anything electrical (see the first point in the 'Do Not Buy' list below). Luckily, your dollar store has a good stock of bargain decorations, and few people will know the difference. If you can name a holiday, there are expensive decorations to buy. If you don't mind replacing batteries more often (and checking often too, as some batteries will leak if left in too long) they'll do just fine especially for those power-draining kids toys. So, they won't last as long, but they're at least 80% cheaper. BUT, when you're paying $1 for a pack of 4 AA batteries, and the name-brand variety costs $5-$6, you are getting a better deal. Dollar store batteries are usually older carbon-zinc technology, as opposed to alkaline or lithium. Fine, dollar store batteries aren't as good as the expensive, name brand batteries. (See also: Budget Design Ideas for a Kids’ Playroom) 5. And while you're there, stock up on crayons, pencils, erasers, pipe cleaners, colored paper, and glue sticks. The prices of coloring books range from 'how much?!' to 'seems reasonable.' In the dollar store, however, they're as cheap as chips. Coloring Books, Crayons, and Kids' Crafts Your selection may not be that great in the dollar store, but you'll get a lot more containers for your cash. You can find these storage containers made by Betty Crocker, Ziploc, Rubbermaid, Tupperware, and many others. It's often called Gladware, but that's a brand name. Again, don't expect a massive array of the latest styles. But if you're just looking to add a few glasses to your cupboard, your money goes a long way here. The glasses may not be the most current styles, and you may not get exactly the shape you were looking for. They're not made of inferior glass that will shatter when you breathe on them. There's a decent selection of glassware in most dollar stores, and they're perfectly safe for the home. You'll save a ton of money over the years. While you're there, grab balloons, plates, cups, plastic cutlery, greeting cards, and anything else related to a birthday or anniversary. It's 75% cheaper, it looks just the same, and it's not so painful to see it get annihilated. That's why I always get it from the dollar store. What's the most depressing thing about buying gift-wrap? Personally, I hate spending $3-$4 on a roll of paper that is specifically designed to be seen for 10 seconds before it's ripped off and thrown in the trash. Here are the items you should look out for every time you're at the dollar store. Of course, the stuff you have in that bag is going to vary in quality from good to 'Are you sure you want to take the risk?' So I have compiled a top 10 list of things to buy, and 10 things to steer clear of.

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Who doesn't love a trip to the dollar store? You walk in with five bucks, and you walk out with a bag full of stuff.

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