Of course I’m assuming EVERYONE has been inside a dollar store at one point. Here in Arizona, they seem to be in every strip mall from the Westside, Southside, and even here in Arcadia! If you find yourself turning your nose up at this, get your mind right boo! The point is, you wanna be able to save money for the upcoming holiday season, so we wanted to share with you just HOW MUCH you can come up on. But before you plan your pillage, remember a few key tips:

1. Pass on cosmetic items (with the exception of grooming implements, like nail files) and food. Even at the most REPUTABLE dollar store, makeup and food items have shelf lives that sometimes get overlooked. Also, pass on body washes and facial cleansers. The quality (especially scent) are completely watered down.
2. Stick to household cleaners (many dollar stores even carry name brands), detergents, q-tips/cotton balls, paper towels and t.p., storage containers, and holiday decor.
3. Gum and candy is OK, although consider the stale factor. If you don’t mind it, buy away!
4. If you entertain a lot, dollar stores offer a wide range of items for stuffing goody bags or to use as prizes for baby or bridal showers.
5. Stocking stuffers. Especially around the holidays, dollar stores offer dope gifts for your little ones to enjoy. Trust me, to a kiddo, it’s the QUANTITY that counts.
6. Pregnancy Tests. Believe it or not, these suckers do the trick!! Skip the $15 Clear Blue Easy and hit up that dollar store. No they’re not as fancy, but you WILL get accurate results. TRUST ME. And truthfully, do YOU want to literally piss away $15 bucks? Didn’t think so.
7. Don’t be shy to buy a gift card to ANY dollar store if they offer them. They will be MORE than appreciated. In my household at least

Dollar Tree is located throughout the valley.