Tips for Finding Great Deals When Shopping at a Dollar Store

I love shopping at my local dollar store for great deals and extra savings. But there are some things that really are not the greatest deals in those types of stores. After all, they are in business to make money too. But knowing some of the areas that you can save good money on your favorite items can help maximize your budget.

Here are some of my tips for finding great deals when shopping at a Dollar Store.

*Watch the Sizes One of the secrets of the dollar store is that they offer many name name brands but the package size is much different that what you find in a grocery store or major retailer. Make sure to check sizes and price match. An off brand that is a large size can work just as well and be a better value too.

* Watch the Canned Good Prices I am pretty selective when I choose canned goods from a dollar store. There are a few types that I regularly buy due to a lower price, but others I can find much cheaper on sale or in bulk at different store. Price shop!

* Cleaning Supplies can be a Steal I often grab cleaning supplies like bleach, window cleaners, floor cleaners and cleanser when I shop the dollar stores. Name brands and off brands that work well for a good price. Again, I make sure to check the sizes to compare for the best savings.

* Frozen Foods Can be a Great Deal Some dollar stores offer frozen foods that can be at deep discounts from what you can find at your local grocery store. Check the sizes.

* Candy is much cheaper plus you can find favorite brands you loved as a kid. They offer bags of bulk candy and hard to find theater size boxes too.

* Cheap Activities for Kids When it comes to keeping the kids amused during rainy days or traveling, there is plenty of cheap toys, games, and fun things you can grab for the kids.

* Shop for party supplies, decorations, gift wrapping supplies and floral decorations These items are hard to beat price wise at other stores. Seasonal choices and specialty decorations are a great find at these stores.

* Kitchen supplies There are plenty of kitchen supplies that are are a great deal at a dollar store. Foil pans are one of my favorite items to stock up on, especially around the holidays.

* Beauty Supplies can be a Steal Taking a walk down the beauty aisle can bring you some huge savings on items like hair products, accessories, and beauty supplies.

These are just some of the items that I head to my local dollar store for deep discounts. What are some of your favorite items to buy and save on?

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