What To Buy at Dollar Tree? (25 Items We Love!)

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Wondering what to buy at Dollar Tree? Find out 25 items you do NOT want to miss and also find out what NOT to buy at Dollar Tree!

What to Buy at Dollar Tree – 25 items to NOT miss!

Have you ever wondered what to buy at Dollar Tree, and what's not really a deal?  One dollar One Dollar and twenty-five cents (Yes – Dollar Tree released Dollar Tree Plus and is raising prices too!) is often easy to spend, and it's easy to put things in your cart without really knowing if you're getting a good deal.

One way to know if you're getting a good deal is to look at the size of the item.  More and more manufacturers are making smaller sized packages to sell at the Dollar Tree, which definitely can affect your savings!  We have made oodles of Dollar Tree crafts over the years too – and they always have a seasonal section that is just SO MUCH FUN!

Here are 25 items we found that are definitely great to pick up at the Dollar Tree:

Personal Care Items

Epsom Salt, 1 lb
Compare to $5-$6 for double the size at Kroger or Target – even after getting a smaller size this still is a great price

Q-Tips, 250 – 350 ct
Compare to $3-$4 in most stores

Pregnancy Tests and Ovulation Predictors
I work at our local pregnancy test center, and have learned these are pretty accurate (and cost $10-$15 each at other stores!)

First Aid Products: Band Aids & Gauze
These are great to have on hand, extras in your purse or car, or in a kiddos sport bag

Educational Resources & Office Supplies

Envelopes 
These range $1-$3 at other stores

Post It Notes
Compare to $2-$3 at other stores

Dry Erase Markers & Sharpies
Compare to $2-$3 at other stores

Learning Books, Coloring Books and Word Searches
Compare to $5-$6 at other stores

Preschool/Kindergarten Manuscript Tablet

Hair Items and Other Household Organizational Items

Hair Wraps, Clips, Headbands & Other Hair Care Products  
Compare to $3-$8 at other stores

Trash Can  (perfect for bedrooms or bathrooms)
Compare to $3-$5 at other stores

Plastic Bins & Storage Containers 
Compare to from $2-$4 at other stores (You can do a WHOLE Dollar Tree Organization setup with these!)

Sponges 
Compare to $2-$3 at other stores

Vinyl Gloves 
Compare to $3 – $5 at other stores

Project Display boards & Poster Boards
These usually are a little smaller than you'll find  at the office supply stores, but you'll pay $1.25 instead of $8 – $10 per board ~ if your kiddos has a class project, these work perfectly.

Party Supplies

We've always purchased all of our party supplies at the Dollar Tree – they have a great selection, and the kids usually don't care what the plates look like to begin with!

Gift Bags
Compare to $3-$5 at other stores

Party Invitations & Party Hats, and Decorations
Compare to $3-$10 at other stores

Party Hats
Compare to $3 – $5 at other stores

Greeting Cards are crazy cheap (and they have AWESOME seasonal selections too!)
Compare to $3-$5 at other stores

Groceries at the Dollar Tree: 

Groceries are very hit and miss at the Dollar Tree, but there are a few deals to be found.  Be careful when shopping for groceries at the Dollar Tree to consider the price per ounce to make sure you're getting a good price, and don't forget they do accept manufacturer coupons which can make for some really great Dollar Tree deals!   

Spices
Compare to $2-$6 at other stores

Movie Theater Candy –  HUGE savings! 🙂
Head to the Dollar Tree before going to movies and you'll save a whopping $4-$5 per box of candy – crazy!

Soymilk or Other Milks (usually quart size) 
Compare to $3 – $5 at other stores

Glassware 
Compare to $2-$4 at other stores (perfect for birthday party favors, tea parties, and seasonal decorations)

Holiday decor 

25. Small gift idea

What else do you regularly buy at the Dollar Tree? We also took at look at school supplies at Dollar Tree – you might be surprised with what we found.
We'd love to hear what you would add to this list ~ leave a comment to share!

If you love shopping at Sam's, check out our top items to buy at Sam's Club too! 

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