Comments on: Dollar Store Shopping

By: Rachel

Rachel — Mon, 27 Nov 2006 07:41:55 +0000

As a college student, Dollor stores make a great place to gain ideas for gift baskets. Not all of the items are bought from dollor stores (because the item is not worth a dollor) but ideas can be formed by browsing the isles. One tip is to take the items out of the poorly packaged wrappers and wrap them yourself. It makes the gift look more “homemade.”

By: Ally

Ally — Wed, 06 Sep 2006 10:10:43 +0000

Didn’t know about the toothpaste. I just looked at mine – made overseas. Had no idea… hmmm… Think I’ll need to toss it.

By: dnyree

dnyree — Tue, 05 Sep 2006 05:24:51 +0000

i shop at dollar stores as well, but do be careful of certain food and hygienic items.

http://www.snopes.com/inboxer/household/toothpaste.asp

By: Anne

Anne — Tue, 05 Sep 2006 05:09:10 +0000

I have to agree with Emily. Read the labels and check the expiration dates on all soaps, detergents, cosmetics, food and such if you’re going to take a chance on buying them. Personally, I stick with buying gift bags/wrapping supplies, stickers, cards, and things for favor bags for my daughter’s birthday parties. I have made 30 favor bags for about $8, which is amazing when you realize that some children’s party venues charge $5.95 per favor bag!