DOLLAR TREE Haul | January 2022 | First Trip Of The Year

[@lisagrahn7503]

I was a little ticked when I heard about the price increase but then I realized they haven't raised their prices since they opened in the mid 90s. No other store can say that, I don't think. :)

[@autumnjohnson7464]

Hiiii there!! Dollar tree Assistant manager here!! Just wanting to point out that Dollar Tree prices haven't changed in over 30 years, even with inflation! Not sure about all Dollar Trees and them being in different districts they have their own rules but my location we've had a pretty good turn around as we are bring back our discountinued item because we're able to make a profit. We're also bringing in better quantities(instead of 2 pack, its 3 or 4 pack) and the quality of other items. There are a small selection of food items that will be staying the same $1 deal and our cards but most items are now $1.25! I know this was sudden but it was sudden for all us as well, my store specifically didnt know anything till the weekend it changed and we had to close it down early to hang up different signs. The price increase has nothing to do with inflation, just simply giving our customer better quanities and quality for still an awesome price! Just to add to this, the name will stay the same, I've gotten a few questions about that. Our slogan was "Everything's $1", but our store name will stay as "Dollar Tree" just think of it like as a Dollar General! Hope this answers any questions and for atleast my store we will continue to thrive on giving the best shopping experience and amazing customer service that everyone deserves! Hope everyones getting the same in return!! 😊

[@TheCheapChick]

Awwwwww thanks so much for all that info! I really appreciate it so much. I've gotten over the price increase and I'm looking forward to all the new items.

[@sorryaboutthenose1067]

I don't mind paying the increase. It had to happen because they were carrying better items and I'm sure they couldn't sustain that for long. Prices for everything - everywhere are increasing. I TRULY hope Dollar Tree is using that 25% increase in sales to take better care of their employees.

[@TheCheapChick]

I hope they are too. I've heard they don't get treated well. I'm over the price increase now but this trip was a little hard. Lol..

[@Imthebrownunicorn]

I just bought some Valentine’s Day decor items last week and to be honest the quality of the items is AMAZING! I purchased 2 vday houses and a decor conversation heart and they are heavy pieces made of wood. I also purchased some Tin decor like lips, an envelope, and cupcakes…also very nice quality. If things keep looking this much better I can definitely accept the .25 increase.

[@lauramills2398]

Dollar Tree will never lose me. My husband and I go there once a month (sometimes twice) and spend at least 50 or 60 dollars. It will always be awesome

[@lindasprettypressons]

😂 your reaction to the halo paper was hysterical. I love how excited you get and how you are a kid at heart. Great idea with the ice cube trays for the bullion paste.

[@deanna6483]

At first didnt think much about a 1.25! But put in to perspective 25% price hike is alot. Thanks Mellissa! 😊

[@shelley6746]

Our stores haven’t changed to .25 cents yet & don’t know when it’s happening!! I loved your choices in this video 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@cindyfahey1711]

It is always a joy to watch your videos. I hope you had an amazing holiday. I wanted to give you some tips on the bouillon paste, for every teaspoon of paste i add 1-2 tablespoons of either water, vegetable stock or cream then pour that into the ice cube trays and freeze. Once frozen remove from trays and place in a ziploc freezer bag until ready to use . They will last up to a year especially if they are individually wrapped

[@uluboy143kapeka]

Hey Melissa! I totally get what you mean because every penny counts, especially now. If it helps at all Im native Hawaiian and we have had several small dollars stores over the last 30 years and NONE survived. I used to save specifically for dollar stores when I used to travel. Hope that ease some of the trauma of your day🤭. Enjoy your goodies, you deserve it🌴🍍🌺💖

[@TheCheapChick]

Hey! Oh wow they didn't last. I heard it's very expensive in Hawaii for everything. Now that I got this trip out of the way I'll be ready for next time. Lol.

[@chrisabq1702]

Hi Melissa! The blue eyeshadow looks great on you and your earrings are so pretty!

[@emmy0804]

Fun video! I love seeing what people get from the dollar store. And I love your makeup, you look beautiful! 🙂

[@Imthebrownunicorn]

In my local dollar tree I’ve seen the items that have come in be much better quality. A 25% jump done at one time is definitely huge but I will pay the extra 25 cents if the quality increases like with a few of the items I’ve purchased lately. Overall Walmart is cheaper than dollar tree so that’s a good thing to keep in mind for some items. Also, I noticed a couple of containers say made in the usa on them which is something I had not seen before

[@lolaperez1072]

That Paco is sooo cute.Dollar Tree got us all adicted to their cheap cute stuff.They know we will shop there no matter what.

[@meghanmckenzie5273]

I love Dollar Tree. They have really good cheap art supplies.

[@TheCheapChick]

They really have gotten alot of craft supplies now. Love me some dollar tree too.

[@tinyhousearts4439]

Hi Melissa -- I've been binge-watching your channel ever since Bunny's shout-out :) You make me laugh every episode and your parents are hysterical! Lots of love from New York

[@Vamparellame]

I did a dollar tree haul today myself . ❤️ love it. Thx for sharing. They always have good products. I got some valentines products and makeup stuff

[@cupkat86]

Those square bowls are the best!!! I have 4 of them myself.

[@cristkilpatrick3970]

I went to a Dollar Tree about 2 weeks ago and everything was still $1. I talked to an associate and that person said it was staying $1 as far as they knew. It wasn't changing. If it does change or has changed in places, I will still go. I like things that they have. I bought several of those plastic bowls and love them! The maximum for heating something in them in the microwave is 3 minutes. I use them for other things too. Hugs to Paco!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@LittleBird777]

I love the scratch art, it's so relaxing to do :)

[@TheCheapChick]

I'm so happy I got it. Love the sparkles.

[@Trish5]

Your videos are awesome! You are such a sweet person and I adore your parents! Keep up the good work!! 👍

[@VintageTeeHouse]

I feel your pain! Our stores went to 1.25 in early December. The original notice said not everything would be 1.25 and they were “committed” to keeping as many prices at $1 as they could. Fast forward to yesterday. (First day back shopping at $ Tree for over a month. EVERYTHING was 1.25 except 3 greeting cards. (2 greeting cards were 1.25.) so my 37 items were 45.50. (49.39 with tax) I live in Washington were the rate of inflation has been higher than most other states. But 25% price hikes seems extreme to me! There was also nothing new or exciting. I think I will be limiting my shopping there. By the way thanks for introducing me to Miss A! Their bath bombs are awesome!

[@rebenaq4506]

25% increase is a heck of a lot. I agree, lets see some new stuff that can justify this increase. All the best Melissa. X

[@debbieadams2695]

Love your videos! Really like the bowls!

[@amandajordan2199]

Your eye makeup looks so nice! Also I have those same earrings! Thank you for the great content as always!!

[@ellem2293]

Totally agree with your rant Mel x LOL @ Paco after he gets a whiff of the chicken boullion :D

[@joannecorns3618]

Scrubbing cloths are amazing. Used ,washed and reused ! Many times actually ! Good deal !

[@melindarozas1334]

Hi Melissa! Love the bowls. I hope you have a amazing day also!!! Much love!!!

[@TheCheapChick]

Hey! Hope you have an amazing day too. I really do love those bowls.

[@lindahill2827]

I agree with you. I would go and throw things in my cart if it was something I liked and figure out what I was going to do with it later Now I think about wether I'm going to definitely use it

[@mariagarcia-po6kl]

One more thing Melissa. The containers you got from Dollar Tree, I put rice and sugar in them. They are good. Maria. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@TheCheapChick]

Oh that is a good idea for them.

[@zarragachristine]

Love all you’re videos Melissa and Paco

[@ezifchak]

I love your eyeshadow and shirt :) And now I'm heading to Dollar Tree this afternoon

[@julz5550]

Good finds! Definitely going to check out the bath bombs. (just recaulked my tub and taking more baths) In Philly the city is getting rid of plastic bags with purchases however the dollar store and Walmart have industrial thick bags so I'm stocking up as other stores are only offering paper including the grocery store.

[@deed421]

Great haul love the coffee cup and paco was looking for his treat ❤️❤️🐕🐕

[@elizabethboulais8311]

I live in a no sales tax state so one dollar was such a great bargain. A 25% increase is crazy. Blessings Liz

[@TheCheapChick]

Oh wow! No sales tax. That's pretty awesome.

[@aicirtkciub9167]

The snuggiedoos are my favorite socks. I prob own 30 to 40 pairs. I double them in the winter and they worked great when I had foot pain. That's when I started to double them and the pain was gone in week

[@tammyscraftspace]

Hi Melissa, I understand where you're coming from. I live in Canada and our dollar tree has been $1.25 for as long as 8 can remember. So, you were very lucky to have it at just a dollar for as long as you did. But, I can't wait to get to Vegas in May so I can check it out as you have so much more in them than we do. BTW, I just love watching your videos, you are a hoot. Keep up the great work.

[@oi812NM]

Melissa-I tried and yeah I get it, but now not so much. I went in for some large plastic bins with covers. Not in stock, so disappointingly, I got a few items but the thrill is gone.

[@heatherprice6106]

My first reaction is love your shirt and makeup!

[@ruthsimpson8436]

To be honest I truely don't understand why the 25 cent increase is such a big deal to everyone,they're still cheaper than most retailers,they went up nationwide the 8th of January the news said. I love the holographic pen pretty cool. Good Haul Melissa💕

[@doloresburgess1843]

Hey Melissa, $1.25 pains me too! Although when I went earlier this week, everything I bought was 1.25 except for the canned soups and vegetables which were still $1.00. I didn’t know this until I was checking out. So I guess it’s a mystery as to what items may still be $1.00. ❤️

[@TheCheapChick]

Hey! Oh I didn't even look at the food. Maybe it all didn't go up. I'm over it now but this trip pained me. Lol.

[@kimczariki3786]

After they are frozen pop them out and put in a Ziploc bag then take out as needed cause u don't want them to get freezer burnt

[@TheCheapChick]

Omg they totally would not freeze. When when I added water. That was an epic fail. Lol.

[@Lunarlightx89]

It’s very similar here in the uk a lot of our pound shops so our version of the dollar store have increased in some cases 75%! Plus they’ve added £2, £5 etc items so you have to be careful! Those fuzzy socks are soo cute still worth the $1.25 I think lol

[@reneesheeran4432]

I agree the .25 adds up.

[@charlottealtmaier6080]

$1.25 adds up. I knew this was going to happen. Oh well I love your videos .Hi mom dad Rob and little Paco. Love Aunt Bee 🐝 ❤

[@juliephillips5848]

I caught myself trying to blow off the scratch debris when you showed them. 😆

[@dianebaker5243]

Lovely video thanks for sharing 👍 🥰

[@TheCheapChick]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it and thanks for watching!

[@LifeIsMessyImLearningAsIGrow]

It’s amazing how different dollar trees all some completely different things even though they are all the same company . I went to 2 of my local stores this weekend and both had different items. I appreciate you sharing your shopping haul. Gives me a bunch if good ideas of some things to look for on next weekends trip. I also make Dollar Tree videos. Mostly DIY and Budget recipes but I also do some shopping hauls too. I hope we can learn from each other. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@sarahainey8633]

Hi Melissa our Poundstore in Scotland is called poundland and things that were a £1 are now priced at £1.25,£1.50 and£1.75 x

[@Paula_KentuckyRed]

Several of the things I bought @ $ 🌳 were already the same price or a little cheaper but in a smaller size, than other stores. I have no reason to go there now , especially since it’s a 20-30 mile drive to get to either of the 2 near me. I have a Dollar General 2 miles either direction. I’d save nothing going to Dollar Tree if you factor in gas prices. 🤷🏼‍♀️ Love your haul especially those square bowls!!

[@momsydr]

.25 is quite the raise especially if you buy in bulk.......I used to love going to the Dollartree in the US because it always fascinated me that EVERYTHING in the store was one price....here in Canada, our dollar stores were never like that....even though they are called 'dollar stores' things range in price from 1.00 up to sometimes 10.00.....so it always seemed contradictory to me.....however, when I did travel to the US, I always have to add extra onto the prices of things to accommidate for the exchange rate which fluctuates constantly and can sometimes be 40% ,so actually 1.00 would be 1.40 for me.......I have to make purchasing decisions based on that.................anyway...great finds!!......love your vids, Melissa!!....:-D.

[@lindsaya7733]

I don’t think I will be shopping at Dollar Tree anymore because they basically said they raised prices to make more profit. It doesn’t seem like they increased employee benefits or anything like that. Definitely am looking more into it on principle of it all.

[@andreaprettie1388]

Our dollar tree in Canada has been a $1.25 all the time since it’s been open . It’s still cheap love that store

[@SamoneE8539]

Hi @thecheapchick awesome video keep up the great work and have a fun,safe and blessed day

[@taylorgontkovic4543]

Melissa, your Halographic kit was a still 50 count at Shiens start 5$...Breathe..If in DOUBT, WHIP your phone and GOOGLE....Love the Pete containers.....Great Haul....❤⚘

[@joybest3398]

they announced it would be starting 1st quarter, in business the first quarter is December. Fiscal year ends end of November

[@christineking6687]

I will go only to buy certain items. Name brand items. I haven't seen any new quality stuff yet. I am going to other places now to find deals. No big shopping days anymore at Dollar Tree.

[@traceytatara3086]

I live in Ontario, Canada and our dollar trees have always been $1.25 and so far there hasn't been an increase, guess time will tell, but we don't have nearly as much stuff as your dollar tree has lol 🙂🙂❤

[@TheCheapChick]

I hope yours does not go up but with ours doing it there is a chance. I've heard ours is better. Lol.

[@traceytatara3086]

@@TheCheapChick honestly I'm surprised it hasn't already, I was preparing for it lol, omg yours definitely has much better stuff and selection!! 🙂

[@teresam7920]

Manitoba Canada here. Ours have always been $1.25 as well and over the last 3 or 4 months more items have been slowly increasing to $1.50. It's a mix now. That's how Dollarama started too, $1 or $2 items and now the average price is $3 or $4. Alot of their items are no longer a better deal. Especially when you can go elsewhere and pay the same for brand name instead.

[@carmennunnally9847]

How can I missed you,!. My alarm was off. Love to see both of you

[@Tamtam-xk9vi]

I got the unicorn socks from my son for Christmas lol. Thank you for sharing and I haven't been to dollar tree yet this year so not sure if the prices went up here just yet.

[@TheCheapChick]

Those socks are so comfy. Thank you for watching!

[@lacreshaflowers5421]

Dollar 💵 🌴 Tree, bring back the grab 🛍️ bags!!

[@marie.robinson]

G'Day Melissa and Paco, Love your Dollar Tree hauls. Unfortunately in my opinion, the price rises are due to the world economy, we have it here in Australia too. Some of our cheap shops have exploded their prices, that they are in alignment with premium retail stores. Which doesn't help those who are living in poverty, which also in the current economic climate is increasing exponentially as well. Am looking forward to your next haul. :D Stay safe and take care. Hugs for Paco :)

[@QueensLifes]

Hi Melissa, i was told that any medication which include some faceMask will stay at $1.00. Im not sure if it true though because all my Dollar Trees are still $1.00. 💗💗

[@margaretdietrick5401]

That first shop when prices increased was a tough one. 25¢ was a large increase. Just like $5 below, the need to change there signs.

[@kmleclair]

It's been 1.25 in Canada for years. They have increased some items to 1.50.

[@tanyagee8988]

We have Dollarama here in Nova Scotia, Canada. It went from everything for $1 to $1 - $10 for the same items! And FYI, we pay 15% tax on top of that! Frustrating!

[@TamyC7]

😭I feel you girl. 😔Specially since we are always on a budget. 😅I actually wanted to go today and I thought: "I'm with my son and he usually goes crazy asking for everything 🤣" maybe not. But, I understand dollar tree, as a crafter I can tell you they have a lot of loss, sometimes you sell the items for double or triple of what you pay for. Another thing is, and this one that got me mad, people are buying everything out of the shelves and selling them on Mercari for wayyy more than a dollar. It's very annoying to tell you the truth. So, 😊I kind of understand them now. 🤣Still hurt though.

[@patriciagray4085]

I love your eye makeup

[@heatherprice6106]

Still a great deal on that gnome mug, I love it! Such a bummer about the price increase. My store recently went up too.

[@carriehall4335]

I live in MI and our stores went to $1.10 awhile ago, not sure when they will go up to the $1.25.

[@michellemccoy3726]

Your eyes are sparklin! I am getting used to you with more makeup! You look great with or without! I really enjoy you Miss A Hauls, Dollar Tree, Food tastings with Dad n Mom Etc. Love Paco too! I am a long time follower.

[@TheCheapChick]

Awwwwww thanks so much! That really means so much to me.

[@meritaholmes5085]

Awesome Dollar Tree 🌳 😎 Haul Melissa! I feel the same about the prices 😕

[@TheCheapChick]

Thank you so very much! So glad you enjoyed it.

[@marthagarcia5827]

Also..they have new items that cost $5 or more...tricky though cuz I picked up a nice small rug for my doorstep turned out to be $5.. wow I was surprised thinking it was only a dollar or a dollar 25.

[@TheCheapChick]

Oh wow! I heard they are doing higher priced items in some stores.

[@xitsmedianax]

I agree with u about the 0.25 price hike. They should've kept everything 1.00 that was already there. With new items they could've done new packaging or something that would make it 1.25. Kinda weird how u spent 1.00 on the exact same thing a few days before and now u gotta pay 0.25 more on the same thing.

[@frogzim]

Canada went to $1.50 for quite a few items. Pretty soon we will be that for every item. I feel it too. And we don't even get all the items the USA gets.

[@donnahardaker1226]

Hi Melissa. I can relate to what you are saying about a 25% increase at dollar tree. In Canada our dollar tree was always 1.25 but they are slowly increasing prices to 1.50. Doesn't seem like much but absolutely everything here in Canada is increasing in price and I always break down the increase in percentage too. To me that is the true inflation cost.

[@Sunflower-wq6re]

Our Poundland shops are now £1.25 £1.50 up to £5 . Dont know why it is still called Poundland . You got a great haul Melissa must be lovely looking forward to a Cruise i know you love them, take care love to you & your mum and dad Rob & of course Paco 🇬🇧

[@BeckyA59]

I totally agree with your rant. 25% increase is ridiculous

[@deesmysterymagic1313]

Not sure how easily that base will come out i use silicone square candy molds and freez my sofrito and culantro and stuff like that the pop out so easily

[@beckycourtemanche1088]

I’m in South Florida & the Dollar Tree here is empty! Very little New stuff. I feel ya on the increases in price. It’s everywhere. Great haul.

[@willquinndeb]

I totally get what you are saying but in Canada we went from a 1 to a 1.25 a few yrs back... now when you go into a dollar store really make sure what you are buying is truly a 1.25... you can easily find 3 to 5 dollar items snuck in there... we have other dollars stores up here as well and for dollarama your average prices for candles are three dollars, your shampoos and such are four (midas well get them at another store you can get cheaper prices then the dollar store now) , you get the idea. They are still worth your while to go in but really look at what your are buying you might find it cheaper elsewhere.... miss the good ole days of dollar stores they where amazing

[@susannegyllengard9250]

Beautiful eye makeup you have done. :)

[@candancehughes3313]

In Michigan the dollar tree is still a $1.00 right now so I don't know when it will be going up for us.

[@pamelafox5882]

Ours is supposed to go up on the 17th, I guess I need to get out either tonight or tomorrow because it's supposed to snow all day Sunday here😭😭

[@NanaCare]

We always paid $1.25 here in Canada. We seem to still be at $1.25 for most things but they are easing the $1.50 in with some items. We just did a haul the other day.

[@nettygoround1235]

Dollar Tree ruined the magic that made them what they are today. If they wanted to add a dollar plus section, then fine. But they let greed win over common cents (see what I did there?) I'm personally not excited about making "wish lists" anymore. This was the ONE THING that brought me legit joy. Now I will be thinking about my total, putting things back, and overall regret buying anything at all. No more skipping to get a basket and unleashing my imagination. Nope, now I'll be skimming and muttering to myself. Believe it or not, but a lousy quarter makes or breaks a budget. Especially when multiplied a hundred times over. It's friggin depressing and frustrating.🙄😤 And now I can't ADD TO CART to soothe my soul. I need a new hobby now. UG! Well, I'm off to go sulk, wallow & dwell in my personal hell.😭 Damn you Dollar Tree!😑 I feel faint.🥴 I need chocolate. And a couple dozen rolls of Quarters!😂🤣 Stay Awesome 💕💕💕

[@brendalifeandstuff3241]

Love the haul I am going to dollar store for valentine 💝

[@TheCheapChick]

Thanks so much! I'll have a dollar tree with my mom and her valentines finds the end of the month.

[@dsipos2you]

my $1 store hasn't changed yet in NJ...Paco i in the back sniffing the chicken smell lol its so cute!!🤗

[@xairacamacho3659]

I picked up like 8 items the other day & ended up paying almost $11, takes time to get use too.

[@Rogersbabyforever]

My mom and I went to one dollar tree about a week ago and what a mess the whole store was. All the isles looked over packed and mixed together.

[@tammyklug6939]

Hello how's your day ? All so to help with the ice cube thing put some plastic wrap on top of the cube's

[@viviana2505]

I get your point, but at least they told us. The other stores don't tell you.

[@christinegreywolf]

It's still a dollar here in Colorado. Why the different dates for the price change?

[@sarajohnson6550]

I went recently to do my last stockup haul before the price increased of my staple items from Dollar Tree and guess what?!?! The price had already increased and I didn’t know until I was at the register!! 😱

[@christinasmith1086]

I bought the scratch art too....I love them!!!

[@TheCheapChick]

Omg its so fun.

[@shellyouellette1724]

awesome...!!!

[@MrsBamBam6932]

Agree with u ! It so crazy

[@TheCheapChick]

I'm over it now but this trip did pain me. Lol

[@CoyeMuse]

Hi Melissa, I'm starting to put together the Alaska foods box. But I want to make sure I don't send it to arrive while you are out of town. Which sub-love month would be best for the box?

[@TheCheapChick]

Hey! Awwwwww thanks so much! So we just booked a cruise for February 21st. 4 nights. and March 17th 5 nights

[@CoyeMuse]

@@TheCheapChick so is end of February better for as close to filming as possible? I'd hate to miss it by a day or two!

[@michelleangello8313]

Hi Melissa, I totally agree with the woman who commented about easing us into the 25% increase!! Whether it's fair or not which I think it's NOT, it is what it is .......so now I guess people will stop to think if they really need an item before they buy it, I know I will .........lol hugs to Paco 💜

[@sugarl7302]

I have not gone to my store yet to see if its 1.25

[@PurpleReign1401]

It took me a couple times before I realized everything went up. There weren’t signs everywhere so when I seen a sign it was by rice I was like why is the rice a $1.25? But still a lot of stuff in there you won’t get for that price anywhere else. I went there today to grab a bag of pork rinds I ended up buying 3 things then went to Aldi’s and the pork rinds for a bigger bag (I didn’t need a bigger bag though) was 90 something cents so I’ll be stopping by there last if needed not first.