21 BACK TO SCHOOL ITEMS YOU HAVE TO BUY AT DOLLAR TREE | DOLLAR TREE AUGUST 2022

[@No-sv6mu]

I stocked up on school supplies 7 years ago at Target. Went right after school started and everything was on clearance. Bought pretty much everything my kids would need for grade k-8. Kept everything in a large bin under our desk with a stack of spiral notebooks next to it. I spent $80 in 2015. Kids are 7th and 5th grade now. The bin is just about empty now. There will be enough for my youngest next year too, but I was happy I planned right cause they won't be needing cranyons and that type of stuff in junior high. We of course have the one off items and fill in items that end up on the list, but overall I have sent 2 kids to school for 6 years on $80.

[@heathermkdg]

As a kindergarten teacher, thank you for emphasizing the importance of buying the quality crayons and pencils!! Crayola and Ticonderoga all the way!!

[@vickyintexas3358]

Asking your child: "are you going to sleep later" while giving them a Moon Pie was the laugh I needed this morning!

[@robbiegleason4462]

Those little 3pack containers are the perfect size for card games. I hate it when the boxes start falling apart so I moved all our card games to those containers. So much better! Don't sleep on those I only see them at back to school time! They used to carry sandwich sized ones too and are way better quality than the purple ones they carry year round. I haven't looked this year yet to see if they have them again! Bigger card games like uno fit into those and the ones we use for actual sandwiches have lasted for years. I do hand wash though.

[@heatherchance9252]

Ok, life changing. From a girl down south, take the moon pie and microwave it for 10ish seconds(depends on microwaves). I'll gladly send some fresh chocolate ones when our school does their annual fundraiser. They can't be beat.

[@AmandaLGrossman]

I literally was shopping for back-to-school yesterday and started at the Dollar Tree, BUT, priced things on my phone against Walmart, and Walmart won out. I was surprised! For example, wide-ruled composition books, each 100 sheets -- $1.25 at Dollar Tree, and just $0.50 at Walmart.

[@SarahSchneider2]

Agreed this time of year a lot of school supplies will be cheaper at other stores. Now if it's not back-to-school season then DT may actually still be cheaper.

[@vzimmer1951]

Wal-Mart here has awesome prices on school supplies in August!

[@vzimmer1951]

Then, in August in MO, we have a tax-free weekend on things back to school.

[@danellejones3147]

Elmers glue was 1.25 at my local dollar tree, but only .54 at walmart. It pays to watch prices!

[@debimorsette1685]

I was a school secretary for years in Portland, OR. The last day of school we sent a newsletter home with each child. Enclosed with that was a school supply list for the next year. Helped parents purchase items when best prices came out at stores. Debi in Vicksburg, MS. 🥰🥰

[@bdrummond5414]

Wow! We don’t get ours until open house. This year it’s the Friday before Labor Day 🤦🏼‍♀️

[@ArtRamboPettyQueen]

Wow! Your district is ON IT! I teach in CA and we don’t even find out what grades/ classes we are gonna teach until 2 days before school starts!

[@Mrc44610]

Thats a trick all schools should use. We are lucky and normally get our about a month ahead thou not always

[@lindamusser7370]

Capital idea!!! Dress code (if your school has one) would help too.

[@lindamusser7370]

@@ArtRamboPettyQueen that's terrible!!!

[@staciajahnke3548]

I bought my husband the “I like big books..” shirt after seeing it in one of your videos. He loves it!!! 😁

[@terrihanson3907]

I worked over 20 years in schools and Ticonderoga pencils have always been my fav!

[@kimberlygauthier5510]

Love when u include family in videos. Love you!!!! Fascinated by your drive, motivation and organization!!!!

[@laurajackson1264]

I have those soup mugs. They are great for anyone struggling to manage a bowl or plate (who cannot sit at a table) and still wants to feed themselves.

[@RockyMountainHoosier]

Those tiny boxes? I get them for card decks and they work an ABSOLUTE treat.

[@kylaedlund435]

Andrew has gotten so tall! I have loved seeing your kiddos grow :)

[@SarahSchneider2]

During the back-to-school season end of summer and very early fall a lot of school supplies items are actually cheaper at Target, Walmart, Meijer, and even sometimes the office supply stores.

[@lyndalinderman6085]

Ten years ago, I graduated from the univ of Tennessee at Chattanooga with a degree in education--at age 67 years. I still get excited to see the new school supplies come. I also found good deals at office depot and staples. I strongly dislike Bic machinacal pencils.i write hard and the lead would snap/break surprising me. Then I discovered Pentel pencils and lead. The led comes in several #s. I still prefer them over pens. I think Walmart stopped carrying them...check and see. I'm pretty sure office depot has them once you use them, you'll never go back!

[@christinem9935]

I wanted to love the magnetic to do list for the fridge. Mine only stayed up on the fridge for maybe a 1/3 of the pad before the magnetic strip detached and it fell off. Still used the papers for standard to do lists but I loved it so much better on the fridge!

[@cassienester1187]

I feel like the ice pack containers would be awesome for packing a snack while running errands if you don't want to put it in a big lunch box

[@katherinestojanovski6734]

They are! I have used those for several years and recommend them!

[@FrugalLifeThriftyWife]

I don’t buy back to school items from Dollar Tree because I tend to be able to find so many awesome deals at Target, local grocery stores, and Walgreens that wayyyy beat out Doller Tree prices. I’ll have to check out some of the items you mentioned here to compare again to make sure I’m getting the best prices 😊.

[@SarahSchneider2]

Exactly i would get notebooks at Meijer for 25 cents or even less years ago. Not sure what they will be this year as I'm not looking for much because I have enough left over from my junior year of college to use in my senior year.

[@crybebebunny]

@@SarahSchneider2 Congratulations 🎊 you are almost finished 👏. It is certainly hard to get to the last year, especially in today's world were the cost has discouraged so many.

[@seeyouleita3343]

Definitely. Now that Dollar Tree is 1.25 I would rather get stuff from the target dollar spot. Just went to Target yesterday and found markers for .50, crayons for .99 and a pair of scissors for 1.49. Also got a pack of 3 glue sticks from Walgreens for .50.

[@SarahSchneider2]

@@crybebebunny thank you

[@FrugalLifeThriftyWife]

@@seeyouleita3343 that’s awesome! I totally agree with you on going to the target dollar spot instead of the dollar tree. I feel like the quality is better. Although, there are still a few things I love getting at the dollar tree.

[@wierdo4126]

Microwave the moon pie for like 10 seconds. Game changer. So so good.

[@coldfang2360]

Totally agree. Crayola only for crayons!! They for sure are the absolute best. 👍

[@firequeen2194]

Love that yogurt container. Would be perfect for overnight oats! And the ones with the ice packs, 😮. Guess I’m going to DT, lol.

[@pancakespandemonium]

I’m starting homeschool with 3 of my 5 kids this year and Dollar Tree is one of my FAVORITE spots for treats and the cutesy school supplies and my dollar tre has quite a bit name brand items that I thought were fantastic!

[@kathleenlacelle6671]

Oh my goodness Andrew is huge now!!!! My kids are still 8, 5 and 1, and I think they are growing fast, but wow he has changed so much so quickly!

[@VoodooCrab]

Empty notebooks are my passion! They are so beautiful, all ready to be written in!

[@thefourwalls8966]

Homeschool mom here. We started school on August 1. And I didn't realize Dollar Tree offered so much. Awesome! Thanks for the tips!

[@koffeekat8106]

Holy cow! Look how tall Andrew has gotten!!!!!!!!

[@onceuponanexploration6048]

I will give them whatever they want, I'm dying🤣

[@Janice54]

Those yogurt cups for overnight oats...PERFECTO!!!

[@bethgerdes8721]

Night road will hit you in the feels!!!!

[@melissahuntsman1799]

Don’t have a “back to school kid this year, but I LOVE all of the supplies!!! I also love Audible!!!

[@michael8596]

Hi 👋 Melissa how are you doing?

[@mandapanda1652]

I can't get over how grown up Andrew is!

[@brittanybrewer3246]

I bought those storage towers last year and took my breakfast and snacks to school with me. My students loved them and thought I was “boujee” when I would have my snack tower with me! 😂

[@leighnivens3782]

Microwave moon pies til the marshmallows puff up…AMAZING

[@juliecylkowski7281]

You should totally pop the double decker Moon Pie in the Microwave for 10 seconds, as the packaging directions, then make coffee and split 1 with a friend. Yum and flashback to childhood.

[@angelahawkins8069]

Welch's Strawberry and Peach for flavoring water...is my FAVORITE! I keep some in my work cubicle desk for an energy booster. I am all about the containers for snacks and yogurts too! I bring stuff to snack on for work, and these have been AMAZING! I don't have a kid in school anymore, but these are great supplies for us adults even to keep around! I'm a post-it queen myself, and keeping extra paper, pens to write grocery lists are helpful. Love your video and your energy Christine!

[@leighnivens3782]

If you have a dollar general, they are $1 @ my DG

[@stephaniemertz2881]

Dude! Our $1.25 Tree had 12pks of Ticonderoga pencils! They were way cheaper per pencil than the marked down price Walmart had. ($3.97/24). Made this teacher happy!🙌🙌

[@rexcarebear4701]

Wake up Stephanie she is not a dude

[@stephaniemertz2881]

Astute observation, Rex.🙄😂

[@cvblair]

@@rexcarebear4701 dude is now a unisex term in urban culture. Younger people use it all the time

[@rexcarebear4701]

@@stephaniemertz2881 one you obviously missed Stephanie

[@rexcarebear4701]

@@cvblair not everybody except this new age thinking that men can have babies and that a dude is a unisex term. I don't need your lectures or your indoctrination

[@maryleneruiz9456]

Same. Always excited when I see school supplies even though my kid is grown and I don't journal or draw either these days. Still over it. Also, I love Kristen Hannah books as well.

[@ginadowd1713]

Oh my gosh! I am a school supply NERD! I have always LOVED pens, pads, post its...

[@crystaldon4995]

Black looks great on you!

[@K3153YKane]

If I am standing audible keeps my mind focused. Sitting or laying it puts me to sleep. Probably because my parents used to read books to me at bedtime.

[@No-sv6mu]

Years ago I found collapsible silicone food containers with a fork and spoon utensil in the lid. I think they were $5 at Menards. We use those on every vacation! They have 2 pretty big wells. My husband would do a sandwich and fruit in his. And I would do fruit and a salad in mine. Has saved us so much money being able to eat from the car and spend more time on Excursions during vacations

[@beachvibesonly2636]

I hated school, but absolutely LOVED brand new school supplies! Just the smell of them still makes me happy 😊

[@blueharley84]

I've gotten lemon moon pies at my local dollar tree before and they were delicious

[@Happyscmm]

Moon pies used to be soooo much bigger and so much more moist. They are nothing like they once were. I’m from TEnnessee home of the Moon Pie and RC cola. (You had to have both of them) lol

[@joannaazar7396]

I absolutely love dollar tree!!! A good pen and note book is a great find. Thanks again Christine for taking us along!! Always Love. Elizabeth NewJersey ❤️❤️

[@maria_w311]

The Secret to My Success is one of my favorite movies.

[@suewrather6154]

I keep one of the blank white boards inside of my pantry door with the markers attached. That is where I keep my running grocery list that anyone can add to. I can take a picture of it on my phone to use shopping then wipe it off to start over for next trip

[@michelcristina797]

As a retired teacher I recommend the large erasers for elementary age kids. The end of a pencil eraser is used up in less than a week and the larger ones work well for little hands. All your other finds were great and I would recommend them to parents. Great job showcasing the choices 🥰

[@SarahSchneider2]

I'm a college student and have to buy separate erasers than the little ones on the mechanical pencils. However, I do buy the lead refill packs so one pack of pencils lasts me a really long time.

[@kellyhinson4221]

I buy supplies for my grandkids teachers. I think it's ridiculous that teachers spend hundreds even thousands of dollars of their own money to provide their students with supplies. I buy the 96 count boxes of Ticonderoga pencils, 150 count boxes of pencil top erasers, Crayola everything and the huge multi color packs of Expo markers. ❤️

[@michelcristina797]

@@kellyhinson4221 thank you for doing that. Our district gave us $200 a year by the time I retired and I was spending over $1000 of my own money. We have to supply our own staples, pens, paper clips, etc. they give you some copy paper but I would still buy a case on top of that.

[@peanut6265]

Yes

[@cgabby98]

The Welches Passion Fruit are AWESOME! 🤤

[@brandiparis5411]

Love you got Moon Pies! They are made in Chattanooga,TN where I am from and work. Haven’t tried the specialty flavors but I looooovvveee the vanilla ones…yes..plain Jane but oh my…love. Moon Pies are So very special to us Chattanoogans lol💚

[@Danielle-uw5df]

Teacher here-Oh girl, get more dry erase markers! Someone will inevitably leave the cap off on the third day of school and dry it out. 😜 I ask mine to bring four and I still end up buying more myself to replenish the stock after Christmas.

[@jenniferfulton4505]

I LOVE when you give book recommendations! I am an avid reader and I'm always looking for new books. We have similar tastes ( I have also read every Kristen Hannah and the Michael J. Fox book...sooo good!) So when you love a book, I take note bc chances are I'll like it too. Thanks for the recommendations!

[@SonyaSeward]

the Toast ‘em are superior! i like their crust better

[@donnamullins2089]

3 pack food container and 2 with the ice packs. Index cards and flavored water. Hope they have something left. Thanks Christine.

[@donnamorgan6072]

I like this video alot. I try to pick up things for my grandkids when I go shopping. By the way , I love your shirt. I'm an avid reader, bookstore goer and library person. I would really like that shirt!!!

[@rebeccaherman2894]

we use those baskets with handles in our pantry and in our fridge - they are awesome!!

[@rexcarebear4701]

Your son is a spitting image of his father that is just crazy!

[@NikiLivi5]

I bought my mom some of the deeper storage containers with the handles because she lives in an apartment for the elderly & disabled. Their refrigerators they supply for them are really short. She can’t reach into the back of the fridge without getting off balance and falling. I got her these to put her things in and now anytime she needs anything from the back she just slides out that container to get what she needs. No more falls! And yes she has a walker.

[@rhondavigil795]

I take my 3 grandkids school supply and clothes shopping. We just throw stuff in the cart. It is a fun once a year adventure. We may have to hit the Dollar Tree next year too.

[@muzikl96]

The Welches Strawberry Peach is delish. I think Dollar General also carries that flavor.

[@tnprepared3289]

Yes...for $1

[@joyindrelie6715]

I was excited to find a plastic marker holder at my Dollar Tree! It replaces the cardboard box makers come in (which is helpful for my family with little kids who are rough on those cardboard boxes!)

[@LeMErin21]

Pop the moon pies in the microwave for a few seconds 😉 And I use the canister style snack container as an emergency kit for my car. It fits nicely into the glove compartment.

[@MS-Sweet-T]

Must have RC cola with those moon pies! 😅 My fave moonpie is banana. I haven't had one in a couple of decades, so I've no idea whether or not they're still as good as they once were.

[@kaykrausman8012]

Try microwaving the moon pies for a few seconds, to melt the marshmallow a bit. Big difference 😋

[@amandaturner5253]

I love those 3 pack containers!! I just bought a box of cheese its and seperated it into the containers for quick grab and go snacks!

[@clarewalters4301]

Are they BPA free?

[@victoriaLL345]

Thanks for sharing! Surprised that you get supply lists the first day if school.

[@barbwall3678]

Cute kiddos! Their opinion really matters.

[@tammymilner814]

I definitely use more water than the directions on drink sticks. I also remember watching a lot of Michael J Fox growing up. Have you seen Doc Hollywood?

[@bettytijerina9769]

O learned you need a knife to divide Moon Pies. Marshmallows don't like to give up it's cake. 😄

[@ginajacquesfitness3723]

I love Zak George's books and his KZbin page

[@rebeccahherdener2068]

Yes. Yes moonpies are always ALWAYS always THAT messy.😂

[@michael8596]

Hi 👋 Rebecca how are you doing?

[@rebeccahherdener2068]

@@michael8596 I am doing well, how are you today? :)

[@michael8596]

@@rebeccahherdener2068 I’m pretty good 😊

[@michael8596]

@@rebeccahherdener2068 tell me how is your day going over there?

[@rebeccahherdener2068]

@@michael8596 okie dokie. Everything is well. Took a day off today(of sorts).

[@antoinnette0621]

ANDREW!!! Holy has he gotten big! Where does the time go!

[@crybebebunny]

I am surely going to look for the erasable high lighters. I LOVE the school calendar planers. They are thin enough for my purse. I have been in the hunt for them since June. They will be in my local DT this Friday !

[@crybebebunny]

I found them, I only purchases 3 pks.

[@gabbydaley4677]

You are such a woman after my own heart. Office supplies/school supplies are my addiction of choice. I CANNOT get enough of them. I get so excited any time I see all things office/school supply related. 😀

[@nancyfeeser4653]

I use those baskets with the handle in my freezer and other places. The best!

[@karenprinz5987]

First day of school is when you get your supply list?? That’s crazy! I’m going to need a video on how you teach your kids to study. That would be so helpful!!

[@Sk8rToon]

My mom petitioned the school to send the list early. The school already knows who is in what class & has their home address. No reason to not send out the list early & give the parents time to shop sales & save up if necessary. They actually took her advice! There were still a few surprises but you got most of it out of the way & everyone was happy!

[@draumpje]

I second that I could use some pointers myself 🫢

[@jacquelinek5036]

I think it's important to realize that the best way to study is going to be a little different for each person. A lot of people find flash cards very helpful. For me, it was the making of the flash cards that did most of the work. I get more out of writing things down. Some students are good at memorization, others struggle. If your student knows all the verses to their favorite song they can memorize if they can find the rhythm of the material they're working on. Try lots of different things but realize some times you just have to put your head down and slog.

[@musicianswife8596]

Best way to have a moon pie is to pull it out of the plastic, put it on a plate, stick it in the microwave, and microwave it just long enough for the marshmallow to start puffing up. Yum.

[@carriekennedy5334]

Just a suggestion but put the moonpie in the microwave for a few seconds and kinda melt the marshmallow. So yum!!!

[@mamasaige4310]

those rectangle "snack" containers are the perfect size for a deck of cards.

[@shimmerysummersun]

According to my hubby, the strawberry moonpies are life!

[@IamSnowbird]

I always bought my kids whatever they wanted, name brand, for supplies. I wanted them to be excited about going back to school.

[@mousiemomma9457]

I'm from Kentucky so I consider myself a Moon Pie expert...🤣 If its that crumbly, it's not fresh. They should just fall about like that. They should hold together and be delicious like God intended. 🤣🤣

[@mousiemomma9457]

They should NOT fall apart I mean.

[@lucymoore5339]

Those littles are my favorite containers too !!! Only I like them for my mid day pills!! I take a ton of medicine & they’re big enough to fit all my pills and small enough to just throw in my purse 👜

[@wyllia4]

As someone who works in an elementary school, those dry erase markers….send so many. Kids leave the lid off, loose the lid, push the tip into the marker. They never have enough.

[@BettyHorn]

You'll have to come to Sarasota Florida for me to see you and say hi in a Dollar Tree. Lol! But you ARE welcome to come!

[@kristinelightle7857]

We have the yogurt cups, double veggie container, sandwich carrier and containers with the ice pack in the lid. LOVE them for my work lunchbox and my kids lunches.

[@Sk8rToon]

I will say that soup container (not the ramen one. & I got mine at CVS a few years ago) is amazing! So much better than more expensive & ceramic versions I bought. No leaks! Can vent in the microwave. & kept it warm.

[@stephanieblake829]

I think the designed spiral notebooks with matching folders are an excellent find especially at a dollar and twenty five cents since they are at least three dollars at Walmart.

[@michael8596]

Hi 👋 Stephanie how are you doing?

[@00Temporary00]

Your Dollar Tree is so organized! The one closest to me always looks like a tornado hit it. I would stop shopping there altogether but sometimes you just need that cheapy thing to organize stuff.

[@bittylovin7569]

I bought the ice pack snack containers. So awesome I put the whole lid in the freezer....probably get more if I see them still

[@thespeechlady]

Your Dollar Tree is very organized and clean.

[@shirleypaslay2019]

On the notepads as shopping lists… start writing from the bottom up, so you can tear it off and make 2 lists on one sheet then

[@cathynations7169]

I used the container with the ice mold for hard boiled egg slices for my husband. ❤

[@annswann1941]

The cost of a moon pie is sweeping the floor 🤣🤣 That ‘storage tower’ looks like what I do with Rx bottles; sewing kit on one side, first aid on the other. We have one in every car. I learned about Ticonderoga pencils from you last year

[@michael8596]

Hi 👋 Ann how are you doing?

[@lisavoegtly1475]

I think on the container that you made the Ramen in… You could take your can of soup with you to the office dump it into the container, and then put it in the microwave vented on top while you’re cooking it. I bought one of the yogurt containers and it is really nice; I’m going to look for those three packs of the smaller containers like the systemic ones you were mentioning. Thank you as always; great video.

[@jackieo2403]

Yes! I have a similar mug and that is how i use it. Carry the soup in the can, then heat it up in the mug! I love school supplies.

[@dru2506]

I'm picking up what you're putting down. 45 and still love school supplies.

[@sharongenco3716]

Alone, yesss, love itt!

[@slcarey17]

Please do a Study tips video!!! I need help with helping my kids with this. Thank you.

[@Kate98755]

i always buy new scissors for my house, i have them for gardening, the kitchen, crafts, bathroom to open medicine. i use index cards for shopping lists, when i don’t use delivery.

[@dianecelaya447]

I always have way more water to those flavor sticks then they require they are so super sweet. I found at Walmart ocean water like you would get at Sonic it tastes like ocean water but it has a little of a neutral sweet flavor but if you put a seltzer water in it it kind of takes it away and gives you that fizz without all the calories

[@No-sv6mu]

Us too! We either split the sticks between 2 water bottles or use them in a medium size pitcher. I could not imagine using 1 in just 16oz of water. I greatly enjoy the pomegranate cherry, lemon lime from Walmart, and black cherry True Lime brand.