DOLLAR TREE SHOPPING TIPS: 21 Things You SHOULD and SHOULDN'T Buy!

It's time to share the 21 Things You SHOULD & SHOULDN'T Buy at the Dollar Tree! This video is full of Dollar Tree Shopping Tips with things you should definitely buy at a dollar store or at the dollar tree to get the best deal and save the most money. Plus, I also share the things you should never, ever buy at the Dollar Tree! Just because is is only a dollar, doesn't mean it is actually a good deal.🙈 So let me share some of the best dollar tree tips with you guys!
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[@marys.115]

Dang your dollar tree is lit unlike mine 😂😂

[@gaby7402]

Mary Catherine Sawyer yea! 😂

[@aralyns3406]

Yesssssssss!!

[@gracemartinez106]

Mary Catherine Sawyer same

[@hayleharris3477]

Mary Sawyer

[@zyahnawilliams5588]

Gabster K me

[@quail106]

Dollar Tree Magic erasers are just as good as name brand and way cheaper.

[@nell2884]

I love love love to get helium balloons at the dollar tree I can get a whole bunch of five balloons for the price I would pay for one balloon at a florist or even a grocery store! They even have some really cute ones and even some with characters for kids! I would love to see another one of these videos

[@tashaswisher5303]

NaptimeCrafter absolutely I frequent dollar store monthly To get balloons for events! Best priced balloons!

[@kotiloss]

Yess! Thank you! someone finally said it, portion sizes and quality are key! Note! Walmart sells pregnancy tests for 0.88¢.

[@whatdoicallmyself4031]

Yeah do a part two and add your review on the kitchen ware

[@amandabaker6000]

Things to buy and not to by at target?

[@taylorthetrendygirl1319]

Yes

[@michellemiller1824]

Amanda Baker Everything is awesome at Target lol

[@amandabaker6000]

Michelle Miller so true 😂😂😂❤️❤️❤️

[@emilyannn]

buy everythung

[@sparklebaby878]

I always buy puzzles at the dollar store! You can get 600 piece sets and they are great quality!

[@melissalee2286]

Julia K My experience with DT puzzles has been very inconsistent. Some of the PuzzleBug puzzles won't stay together or sometimes the pieces are bent. But some of the puzzles are great and are in perfect condition.

[@cristinaolvera6156]

Yeah, the normal ones are great. I bought some 3-D puzzle or somethin and they were hard to put together

[@amandalovesscents627]

Watch the party supplies like the plates and towels i have seen big varieties and more for 97 scents at Walmart

[@Kelli_D.]

Some of their tools aren't bad I have some I've had for years and they get used a lot . and the bungee cords are great! we've bought a couple different packs (multi sized) and we use them a lot and aren't easy on them we've had them for about 4 years now and they're still holding up.

[@luvslagos]

Kelli Dowdell - Totally agree. Especially tools that are not used often. I have a rubber mallet and screw driver from DT that are amazing. I probably would not purchase a saw though! I think it is difficult to condemn an entire section of a store. I love the multi-use blades (e.g., box openers). You get 3 for a $1.00! I also purchase the blue tarps and plastic drop covers. Come to think of it, I buy a lot from the "tool" section! ❤️🔧❤️🔨

[@Kelli_D.]

me too I forgot we've bought the zip ties from there too a few times sometimes I got one or two in the bag that just didn't work right but I wasn't using them for anything major to begin with so it wasn't a huge deal. my main use for zip ties is to keep unused doors closed on my birds cages for the birds that I have who are Houdini's I use old broken dog leash latches or tiny little pad locks (just push them shut never actually lock them) on the doors I get into daily but I don't want to use up all my latches/locks on the other doors that aren't used so I use DT zip ties

[@MeganSaidThis]

I like the plastic tackle type box in the tool aisle, I have several and store my earrings in them.

[@Pauline-ir2tr]

We bought a 3" paint brush at Dollar Tree to paint our 12x10 deck, railing, and steps and sides. My husband painted all of that and the brush was still in good shape. He told me to buy a few in different sizes when I returned for whenever we needed one. A similar looking brush in a quality paint store was $14.00. I'm sure there was something better about it and maybe for painting walls or trim, the more expensive may have done a better job but for an outside deck, the $1.00 brush did a fantastic job and cleaned up well.

[@SB-ul1py]

luvslagos I bought that blue tarp too and love it! Have not seen it since however. Not sure it's still available. 🙁

[@AliP1970]

ALWAYS check Wal-Mart for party supplies first! I stocked up for my son's wedding on plates/napkins/cups/silverware/ etc at the $1 store, only to get to Wal-Mart and find the same colors in larger packages for 87 & 97 cents. Do your homework before you run out of time to return things.

[@vivian-rn8um]

yaaasss who else was waiting for her to post ily 💛💜💚💙❤

[@ingridgutierrez9802]

vivian chavarria me lol same I've been waiting

[@nicolepena4260]

Me !!!!! ❤️🌺❤️🌺❤️🌺❤️

[@user-sw5he4bu4u]

Me

[@Giggleloop04]

I always buy my Hair Brushes at the Dollar tree

[@laurenh286]

Alta Sargent my sister got one and it worked really well for about a year before the head came off, which could've been fixed with glue, but we were on vacation so we just got a new one, (she took it in the shower a lot too that's why it broke)

[@sammietube5183]

Alta Sargent samee

[@stephens42]

Alta Sargent yes, my sisters all got one it lasted them 7 years.

[@arianagra5910]

So do I

[@flowerstar0196]

Actually the Panasonic batteries are amazing.I bought some for my tv control a year ago and we use the control a lot in my house, the batteries haven't died yet.

[@kelliestucki1530]

I also like to get my 9 volts here since I only use them in my bathroom scale. I only need one (not a big Costco pack), so picking that up at Dollar Tree is great. The battery does last a long time too. I get our other batteries elsewhere.

[@leesalees8156]

Massi Jovial Try rechargeable batteries! That's what I've been using for years, and I never will buy a regular battery again lol you save so much 💰💰💸💸

[@jeniferbazyl2400]

Actually, did my own little test comparing DT batteries and the name brand... for only 2 weeks difference DT is still a much better deal!

[@Pauline-ir2tr]

I've bought the round "button" batteries there (not sure exactly what they are called) and they work great in anything I've put them in.

[@liiillllliiilllliilllliii9461]

Tv controller's don't use much power from the battery and are made to not waste the battery fast

[@teeniewoo88]

Ug, you caught me when you said not to buy Dollar Tree tools! Most of them are amazing! I'm a handywoman/landscaper at my house and the tool section at Dollar Tree is my jam! Most of the painting supplies are great. The wire, screwdrivers, hex tools, hammers, and levels are awesome. And they now carry rubber palm gloves that are usually 6-20$ elsewhere and are made so much better at the Dollar Tree. I just cut down trees and limbs in my back yard and didn't have any wear on them. The zip ties are great. The wire strppers are the one thing I found that don't work very well. But the tool section is AMAZING!

[@triciacross-bryant9151]

Christine Nicole yesssss! I just purchased an awesome level and tool set with 5 interchangeable heads. Love that section!

[@writerpatrick]

Paint supplies are definitely worthwhile because you can just throw them out when you're done rather than having to take the time to clean them.

[@montananerd8244]

THANKS for the tips! Awesome to know which things are worth the trouble! I can't wait to get the gloves!

[@davidhardcore704]

I agree I love that section. They work great and are durable enough for a $1. Definitely worth buying tools from the DT!

[@sharitracy3222]

Food items, spices etc

[@kimdawn4888]

Yes!! Finally! I've always told people not to get school supplies at Dollar Stores...and they look at me like I'm crazy.

[@katm2424]

I buy oven mitts, bag clips, large tupperware containers, cupcake storage/holders, helium balloons

[@tracierd9766]

I totally buy my holiday decor, cards and gift bags at Dollar Tree! Such a great savings. Balloons are also a steal. Please do a vid on food/pantry items you should/shouldn't get at the Dollar tree, taking into account both taste and cost-savings. Thanks!

[@skprboys4773]

I'm glad I'm not the only person named Melea

[@darlene4690]

"You can brake them mommy?" Lol your kids are so adorable.

[@hopefaith8173]

Great things to know bc I'll be going to dollar tree

[@thatpersongold5757]

I agree with Amanda Baker...A what you should and shouldn't buy at Target would be amazing!! More Dollar Tree hauls would be awesome as well😀

[@dizzyy735]

Quick tip for people scrolling the comments! After school starts at Wal-Mart they have school supplies as low as 5 cents! You can stock up for the next school year!

[@Nirrrina]

Don't Read My Channel Name oh cool I was hoping they would do that. I'll have to check them out.

[@LauraGarcia-kt6kl]

Thank you for letting me know...now I know not buy my school supplies at the dollar store... this is why I love watching Your videos I know where to get the great deals 💙💙💙

[@videoshomepage]

The $1 solar calculators seem like a great deal.

[@ShureiSetsuko]

I heard from a KZbin review they were cheaply made and break fast.

[@jenixelle8298]

ShureiSetsuko I don't agree. Maybe it depends on which calculator you get but I've had the same calculator for 2 years for school and keep it in my backpack and I break things easily in there.

[@courtneygannon4129]

I always buy holiday decor, party decorations, and cards at a dollar store. So many good deals!

[@Crazea]

Yes, and also some dollar trees have a frozen section where ice cream and frozen meals etc are only 1 dollar :)

[@kittychlox4438]

Crazea be sure to check the ingredients bc loads of the products have really weird ingredients lists such as shredded cheese that doesn't have dairy

[@MakaylaMisier3706]

My dollar tree has blue bunny ice cream so that's where we buy it sometimes

[@ToniLeland9872]

I like buying puzzles and helium balloons from the Dollar Store. Well worth it! Thanks for showing us the do's and dont's!!! I wish my Dollar Store carried Fidget Spinners😯!

[@kenzielindley8999]

I remember when we went to dollar tree to get pregnancy tests we got like 10 and since we were so sad that she wasn't pregnant (And she was) so when my brother peed on one it said that he was pregnant we laughed so hard and then we went to Walgreens to get another pregnancy 🤰🏽 test she was pregnant and she is pregnant with a Girl!! And her name is Nora! So cute 😂 I'm gonna start A KZbin channel and I'm gonna vlog her being born so plz subscribe if u want!

[@LadyLOVEchyld]

I literally came across your page looking for back to school giveaways for my nieces and nephews, and you are certainly serving all the goodies!! But I am obsessed with your channel. I'm gonna be on a binge for real!!

[@KarlyA.]

Can you please tell me where the big Dollar Tree is? I really want to go there! Is it kind of in the downtown area?

[@kcnurse19]

Karly Auvinen I want to know that also. Wondering how to find out where the huge store round here is located.

[@annikaousky2598]

Karly Auvinen I found one in downtown Pittsburgh but I don't know about anything else

[@KarlyA.]

Annika Ousky thank you! I appreciate your help! And I would actually love to go there someday. The one she is talking about is in Utah and I really want to go there. I hope she answers! 😁

[@bibinavneetkaurji1423]

Go to a bigger dollar tree

[@annikaousky2598]

Karly Auvinen oh ok I've never been to Utah so I don't know

[@abzdchef88]

Yes, please make another what to buy what not to buy video. These videos are very informative. It's opened my eyes when I go shopping anywhere with your great tips. 👍

[@404HandleNotFound]

I found CR2032 batteries for my flameless tea lights at my local Dollar Tree and they work great. I also found some AA batteries for a wreath I made. They work well. But I guess your mileage will vary with the batteries.

[@indigomoon9994]

LOVEIsDasani so agree! batteries have expiration dates. key is to pay attention to them. my local fire department said dollar store vs brand name don't mean much when costly Duracell or energizer can sit on the shelf for 3 years and get old and dollar store is new and purchased often so they last just as long or longer. he said most failed alarmsnin homes had brand named batteries because people are conditioned to think they Always will last longer just because they are brand named.... yes they could, but check the dates! be safe.

[@nessasmonsters5536]

This was a good idea for a video. It's easy to get overwhelmed in Dollar Tree and forget that other places may be cheaper in price with their products.

[@angelku382]

Target version pls!

[@jevelyn2670]

Yesss ! Helping people out with budgets 😭😭 such a wonderful person ❤️🙆🏽

[@hopefaith8173]

Please do another one ☺️

[@hideer12]

I'm sooo happy you said pregnancy tests!! I found out a week earlier with the dollar tree test than I did the store brand test that I was pregnant with my second child!! We tried for a year before getting pregnant with our second child so it was so much cheaper to buy tests from DT

[@larissabarber21]

I really do like the batteries

[@alissaseymour3755]

OMG, I didn't think that you could think about that so much and save your money! Thank- you so much and I will definitely be doing these things more often

[@shelleylondry8959]

ANY BLUE windshield washer fluid WILL FREEZE in colder climates! The trick that I figured out while in High School was to add 1 container of rubbing alcohol to each resivor of windshield wiper fluid fill! So go ahead & buy the Blue fluid at the Dollar Tree & pick up several bottles of CLEAR rubbing alcohol!!! I grew up in Michigan & this worked wonderful for me!! Unless you have a coupon or the blue fluid is on sale elsewhere, it's only $1.00 at DT & the rubbing alcohol is usually 2/$1.00!! Any OTHER COLOR wiper fluid will already have an antifreeze additive in it and it's usually over $3 to purchase!!!

[@writerpatrick]

The fluid would also be fine for summer months, but most people don't think to change their WW fluid for the winter.

[@billilow4015]

I love dollar tree because everything is actually a dollar. Lovin your videos lately!!

[@cho_olatey]

I never need a notification for your channel!❤️

[@daniellebell3728]

Due ants have fingers,,,??? 😃

[@dancouldbeonfirebutheschoo2817]

I love shopping at the Dollar Store. So many good Deals. I recommend getting the toys, yeah the toys are pretty cheap, but the kids will get occupied for a few days.

[@peachy-1511]

Love the video the dollar tree is legit the best, but I refuse to buy some things you mentioned

[@laragilua]

I really learned a lot from this video! Thank you! I love going to the dollar store for make-up, hair accessories, and candies!!!

[@alexushendrickson8385]

You should so a dollar tree video where you try all the cake, muffin and cookie mixes

[@thatpersongold5757]

Alexus Rose that would be awesome!!

[@lilliseebold3588]

Thank you!! The dollar store is always so overwhelming for me, and you helped me a ton lol!

[@jazmynt8940]

Omg I llove wachig your videos!!! You are awesome🌸💕

[@melbass422]

For the school supplies I would buy the tab dividers for binders. They are so much cheaper than anywhere else. I agree that some things are a hit or a miss😊

[@PandoraFox87]

Walmart carries those same type of pregnancy tests for 88c

[@lisabird3870]

I used to get mine at Walmart too but they stopped carrying them at all of the Walmarts near me. Luckily the dollar store still had them!

[@katherinep.8603]

DO A PART 2 THIS WAS GREAT AND SO HELPFUL

[@amandabaker6000]

YES!!!!!!! I love Dollar Tree vids thx so much!!

[@KatieGrady1997]

I bought one of the barrette packs at the Dollar Tree. I painted the tops of them with nail polish to make them sparkly or just add some fun colors to them. I bought them so if I wanted a cute accessory for my daughters hair and she's going to a place where it might get lost... I wouldn't be too upset about it.

[@batgirlrules2295]

I didn't even a notification ♥

[@Cyna411]

YES, please do another one. I buy wrinkle releaser at DT and it works great. Washi tape is a good deal there, especially the thin multi-packs.

[@saraa2817]

wow!! amazing! love you and your channel 😊

[@irishcountrygirl78]

Haha u are definitely the American me! We have the Euro shop here...like you say it's hit and miss...but we have an amazing shop here SoLo....brand names are cheaper there. You are a thrifty gurl...we would be such good friends if you lived here 😃😃😃. Your kids are gorgeous. I went ahead and had 4 kids...busy 😃 Love love love your channel x

[@arourahall9972]

Thanks for being helpful with tips

[@thomasmurphy3021]

Aroura Hall I would avoid buying batteries because they don't last that long I would rely on Safeway or even the Energizer brand Energizer is much better cuz they'll last a lot Comment me back

[@jimmyshelton3876]

ANYTIME,,,I AM GLAD I COULD HELP YOU..JIMMY

[@yinyintan6659]

Thank you for having this video for us😊😊 Now I can be more smart about shopping at a dollar store 😊👌

[@jrojrolenon5450]

We don't have a dollar store in England

[@ckendall9955]

Sia White Don't you have Pound Shops and Pound Land? I know I've seen hauls from those stores. Cha Cha Cakes did a shopping haul when she went to England from one of those stores.

[@nessa7850]

THIS WAS SO HELPFUL OMG THANK YOU! And yes do a part two please !!

[@darkprince56]

Am I the only one who would never buy anything at dollar stores that touches food/drinks like cutlery, grilling tools, containers, cups, dishes and especially disposable/plastic items, or off-brand food (pets and human).

[@iliketurtles637]

darkprince56 yes

[@helloyou8515]

darkprince56 yesss

[@ShureiSetsuko]

No you are not. I use to buy their items like that till I learned saving my health from nasty metals and plastics was more important than saving money.

[@darkprince56]

ShureiSetsuko good to see I'm not the only one

[@sarahpardo452]

Soooo helpful!! My mom will love this video!! She loves that store.

[@alohamora7791]

I'd love to see a round 2 of this! Great stuff! 😊

[@RHS28]

I LOVED THIS VIDEO! I think it was the MOST accurate one that I've seen! Everything that you've said is what I adhere to or have thought about so many times. I hate when ppl tell you don't purchase pregnancy test or snacks From there & I'm like why not? I get what you were saying about everything and everything you said made perfect since! Thanks Malea.

[@yamigekusu]

The mechanical pencils at Dollar Tree are freaking amazing for their price. I buy them all the time (and give a good chunk of them to my nephew for his school stuff)

[@britbrat46]

I buy all my pony tail holders at dollar tree and I honestly get a few makeup items there as well. And wow yours is so much bigger than ours.

[@skylerderai]

the dollar tree is such a great place. I love when your kids are in your videos lol they're so cute.

[@lindiana9640]

This video is so much fun to watch!!!🙌🙌🙌

[@GerbilGirl987]

Hehe, I'm just imagining how she recorded her intro. "C'mere kiddos! Put these sunglasses on and look cute and love me. Thank you. You guys are the best." Hehe, but forreal though, they're cute. :D and thank you for the tips~

[@sujink3259]

I agree with you about what not to buy because I learned the hard way! 😂😂

[@sop6545]

When I used to do gymnastics the hair ties were amazing for me 😂. I lost so many that flew out of my hair or someone needed to borrow one.

[@misschanney1256]

I don't have a dollar tree where I live but I have similar stores like this so thanks for the tips💖☺️

[@nicolestark3316]

Loved this! Would love another!

[@MaLLube2287]

I loved this video!!!Thank you so much for sharing all the info!!!

[@miram2596]

please do a part two!!! this was so fun to watch since they don't have them in canada, so i might have to stop at one if i go to the usa

[@nyxzyhandmyxzyh5256]

Thank you for the shopping tips Melea very helpful videos👍🤗

[@TheManhands1]

Yes, more like this, please!

[@bonniijo]

Yes do a part 2!!!

[@MaRyAnN1717]

Omg them two are so adorable!!!!

[@sandrahackett2301]

Please do a part 2. I have a graduate this year and need to find bargains for the parties.

[@nancyh7140]

I'd like to see another video on what food products are a good buy at Dollar Tree

[@imnotcool4094]

Usually the pens, Pencils, post it notes and erasers turn out to be much cheaper than the stuff at target and other grocery stores. I would definitely steer clear of those portfolios and paper products though.

[@BeckyAnn6879]

In New Jersey, Shasta is considered a 'name brand.' I actually grew up on the stuff. So I would DEFINITELY buy the Shasta soda, especially the Pineapple. That's hard to find!

[@jessicacody4321]

Balloons and organizing baskets/totes!

[@kscreativecorner4162]

Thank you So much we love dollar tree or fight spinners at dollar tree

[@juiicy951]

I loved this video super helpful!!! More videos like these please!💖

[@jessicalong1733]

Every time my mom goes to dollar tree she wants to buy up the whole store, this video should come in handy for her.

[@allierasmussen8319]

The huge dollar tree is awsome! Also I love to buy coloring books at dollar tree. Cant wait for part 2😉

[@kcnurse19]

Allie Rasmussen where is the huge dollar tree?

[@miahambly8366]

Wow, so helpful!! Great video ❤️

[@stacyhoffman_growingbravely]

I'd love to see another dollar tree video!

[@ava_rautmann8511]

I love this video never stop being a KZbinr

[@wendicontreras79]

Great video!! Hope you do a part 2!! 😊

[@shokoluvesminho]

Your kids are adorable :) Thank you for this informative video!

[@twinmom3768]

Love this please do more!!! Where did you get your earrings??💕💕💕

[@wandacurtis695]

I too have bought the Alkaline batteries at the D.T. they last a very long time so i buy the AA and AAA there but always the Alkaline. Also books are a fab deal too.

[@treo4960]

Thanks for this video! It helped me out a lot

[@jessesworld2747]

The school supplies are so true. But it's also a good deal when it's in the middle of the school year and everything is back to normal price at the other store. So going to dollar tree is something good and bad with school supplies .

[@amandaolsen8555]

Love these kind of videos do another one