Jennifer P.'s tips for a successful trip to the dollar store.....Make sure you go early in the morning--in your grungy clothes--with your hair pulled back--and your retainer in --- and no make up. Don't want to be putting on any heirs to go to the Dollar Tree now, do we?!
First stop: Seasonal. I'm loving these flower-adorned fly swatters because they are lovely AND functional. I think I'll buy one in every color, because heck! they are just a dollar, right?!
Next stop: something for the kids. I'm leaning toward this cops and robbers toy. I won't be deterred by the fact that it looks to be completely dripping in lead paint, or that the cop is freakishly large compared to the robber (and also that his weapon appears to be "a hug"). I'm sure my boys will glean hours and hours of enjoyment from it!: 
Oh boy! Here's my favorite aisle: Knick Knacks! This is the kind of stuff you grab for first in the event of a fire or earthquake. I'm really going to stock up today---I've got a lot of friends with birthdays coming up!......
Uh-oh! Looks like we need a clean up on the baby aisle!......
Here's evidence that patience pays off!--I've been waiting and waiting for this CD to come in! I'm a HUGE Paris Hilton fan!....
A forward thinking kinda mom like me will have her mind on what to make for dinner, even when it's still morning. I think I found it! Mmmmmm.....I can almost taste it now!:
I was a little disappointed that they only had 3 of these. I'm going to hold out until I can buy a whole set for my dinner parties!:
Now, bargain lovers or not--there really are a few items you should NOT buy at the dollar store.....
1. (I don't think you should trust this kind of thing to the Dollar Tree. If you're desperate and broke, give me a call and I'll spot ya the thirteen bucks for an EPT, k? )
2. (beware of appearance-altering products with misspelled words like "eazy")
3. (I think you're better off scouring the second hand store for some Victoria's Secret pass-me-down bras and undies, these just don't look like very good quality.....)
2. (beware of appearance-altering products with misspelled words like "eazy")
Now if you're a good shopper, you should emerge from the store with a carseat full of deals like this!:
Hope you've had as much fun as I did! (And I bet if you're slightly intoxicated, this post was probably especially hilarious!)
Remember: Keep Shopping! Because lots of stuff will make you happy! :)
28 comments:
Awww, come on. The pregnancy tests at the dollar store come in handy.....like when you DON'T believe that you're pregnant and need to take the test 10 times! Why spend $100 when you can just spend 10 and get a yes each time?
It;s like a pregnancy test game. How many out of five will yield the same result?
I love this post. But no offense, I think I'll skip eating over on the night you have the luncheon loaf
You are a crack up, friend. Your pictures of the hand broom and dust pan reminded me that I need one of those. So...I guess I'll be going there today!
LOL, seriously I HEART dollar stores. I didn't know Paris was a singer??? And the Adam and Eve plates, great for ward parties.
xo
I so want to come to the Garden of Eden dinner party! (I'll even wear my dollar store unders. Under my clothes of course.)
Those plates were hilarious! I wonder what kind of treasures I could find at the dollar tree BIBLE BELT edition? ;)
You are seriously one of the funniest people I know. I am always telling my sister how funny you are when I read some of your blogs. I too love the dollar store that we have here in La Grande. Thanks for making me smile!
I love me some dollar pregnancy tests. They work great and don't cost an arm and a leg! You can test every day for a month...or twice a day for what you would normally pay for for a drug store test. :)
Oh my...I gagged when I saw the Luncheon Loaf!
I *heart* the dollar store for coloring books and stickers though. And ward parties tend to feature decor from the front few aisles... =)
That was funny. Most times when I nerve myself up to go into the dollar store, I pretty much walk in, talk one look, and walk back out. I think it might have something to do with the smell--of the store and of the choice, unshowered, never heard of deodorant, regular customers. I did make a killing at the DI last week though. Because I'm so good at not buying more stuff than my house can actually hold. ;)
So, I was just in the good ol' Dollar Tree last night. I found a vintage Flash Gordon tv series dvd that will be an awesome gift for a co-worker. You never know what treasures you will find there but it's always entertaining!
Hmmmm....I have that same mini broom and dustpan set, in white and in blue. For the boys legos of course ;)
You are a riot my friend. I can always look to you to make me smile. :)
There's a Dollar Store down the road and I haven't ever shopped there. But now that I know I can get a fly swatter covered in plastic flowers--two of my favorite decor accessories in one item!! for a dollar!!--well, I guess I know where I'll be spending my lunch break today. Looks like I can pick up something yummy to eat too so I won't waste time in a drive-thru.
That's great! I like the dollar tree and hate it all at once. I like tresure hunting, but I hate when I buy something for a buck and Walmart has it for 97 cents!
You don't have any girls, but their hair decor that they take out at 10:00 am at school and leave is lots better off being cheap, even if it is gawdy!
I don't shop at the dollar store nearly enough!
Thanks, I needed a good laugh today!!
Too funny!!!!! I have a love/hate relationship with dollar stores.
Lisa Q
This was soooo funny! I particularly liked the "his weapon is a hug" line! My grandmother is a Dollar Store devotee ... I know because that is where all our holiday gifts come from. My husband once got a pair of bright purple gloves ... those little ones that stretch out to fit anyone. Totally cracks me up!
Whenever I feel like a shopping spree but the wallet can't tolerate a trip to the mall, I hit the dollar store. I can walk out with a whole cart full of goodies for $14. It's fantastic.
But one thing: used unders over dollar store? Bras maybe but undies? No way. The quality may not be so hot, but who knows who/what wore the goodwill ones first. Ew.
5 babies later.....those dollar store pregnancy tests work just great!! :)
GREAT POST!!!
I think I have heard of a few officers getting kicked off of the force for using that exact weapon... hehe :) Thanks for the post!
There is some freaky stuff at the dollar store, that is true! I fell in love with the dollar store this year. You can find the weirdest and sometimes coolest stuff there!
XOXO
Jen
They are such dreadful stores, but I must admit they are the first place I head for craft nick-nacks.
Love the underwear!!
Oh that was so great!! Gotta love the dollar stores.
We have Dollar Tree in our area, and it's a great place to look for party favors. And I'm so thankful all four kids still love getting treats from there. It allows me to really spoil them!
Hummm had no idea! I'm Kamee's cousin. Single mama of two and just finished my first homeschool year. I'm sad to say we can't do another, but once I'm out of school we plan to stay home again.
I hope all is well. Single mama-hood is a new adventure. For me, in realizing just how brave I can be & crazy too!
Take care, it all gets better. (and worse, but still :)
I can't think of a worst insult for a "musician" than having your CD for sale at the $1 store!
that is truly just so funny that you posted about the dollar store---huge fan myself..and when we were in the checkout line a few weeks ago and i saw the pregnancy tests i turned to brook and raised my eyebrows and asked: now would you really trust a $1 prego test?
just a tad scary---but hey--you can afford to buy a few to make sure, right?
i was in one in American Fork on Friday and they had bugles---yummy! wish i would have gotten them
we got all our glow sticks there for the 4th---no way am i going to pay four dollars when they come for a $1! wahoo!
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