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Do's and Don'ts of the Dollar Store!

It's only a dollar!

Kaitlyn Tambasco
Jan 16, 2017
Utica College
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Do's and Don'ts of the Dollar Store!
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Ah the dollar store! They're everywhere! From shopping malls, to individual stores, very few people could say they've never been to one. Where I live, there are two dollar stores. Both are within 10 minutes from my house. I mostly go to the dollar store to get bags, or cards if its someone's birthday. However, other people might buy more than just things for gifts there. So without further a due, here are some things you should never buy at the dollar store! As well as some things you should buy!

-Do not buy candy! I make this mistake a lot so don't feel bad if you do too. But do you really know how long that candy has been sitting there? A while. You can get fresher candy for around the same price at other stores such as Walmart.

-Do not buy Makeup! Most stores like Target or Walmart, have low prices for their makeup. But they also have a bigger selection! Also, what's going to look better? Blush from Target or blush from the dollar store?

-Do not buy Frozen food! Same thing with candy! How long has all of that been sitting there? Also, how often have you seen a person re-stocking the shelves? You can get the same items at a different store for around the same price! And for a better quality!

-Do buy Cards! The dollar store has an excellent selection of cards for every occasion! From Christmas, to Birthday, to retirement! Also buying a card at the dollar store is a good idea because the person you're giving the card to, is probably going to throw it out anyway. So it's good not to waste your money!

-Do buy wrapping paper and bags! Honestly one of the best things the dollar store has to offer! It saves you from going out and spending 3-4 dollars on a bag that you'll never give bag! Or on wrapping paper that will go in the trash anyway.

-Do buy books! The dollar store has some different books there. Whatever you read, tell your friends! Maybe they will read it too! From children's books, to adult books, to word search and Suduko, the dollar store has it! Don't expect to find any really popular books there, but they do have a lot of book titles!

So there you go! Hope you found this helpful!!



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