A FORMER Dollar Tree employee has dished out the details on the chain’s best budget buys, including a $1.25 item most shoppers overlook – perfect for summer gatherings.
While she may no longer work at the discount giant, that hasn’t stopped her from taking advantage of nine irresistible Dollar Tree deals.
Former Dollar Tree worker Dina Richards has left the chain in the rear view mirror in terms of her employment, but still frequents the retailer to stock up on affordable goods.
She admitted that, while not everything at the retailer is a great value, Dollar Tree’s $1.25 price point has helped her stay on budget.
Richards took note of the best deals that the store has to offer during her time at Dollar Tree, which remains her go-to destination for many essentials.
The ex-worker compiled a list of the top nine Dollar Tree items she swears by and still frequently purchases, including a cheap product that is perfect for parties in the summer.
1. DISPOSABLE PLATES AND PLATTERS
Richards revealed that Dollar Tree is her “go-to destination” for affordable party supplies, especially serving plates, platters, and bowls.
Priced at just $1.25, they are cheap yet quality, and ideal for potato chips, finger foods, dips, appetizers, and more.
The party goods are also handy in that they prevent you from having to wash tons of dishes after the party.
Dollar Tree shoppers can stack up the savings even more with the chain’s disposable utensils, from forks and spoons to ladles and tongs.
Dina RichardsAn ex-Dollar Tree employee relies on the discount chain for all her party supplies[/caption]2. GREETING CARDS
When the former employee is in need of a birthday, graduation, or holiday card, she only shops at Dollar Tree.
While drugstores and stationery stores charge upwards of $5 for cards, Dollar Tree shoppers can get their hands on a vast selection of them that are two for $1.
“There are options for virtually every occasion, from birthdays to graduations, and most of them are from Hallmark,” said Richards, noting that the section was also updated seasonally.
“All in all, I like saving money on the card so I have more to spend on a gift,” she said.
3. WASTE BAGS
As a dog owner, Richards relies on Dollar Tree for affordable petcare items.
The chain sells a variety of dog waste bags for just $1.25 per roll, and they come in different designs, colors, and sizes.
The compact rolls are easy to take on the go, with each pack containing around four rolls of 15 bags to last shoppers many walks.
Pet owners can also purchase cheap bag carriers and holders that clip onto backpacks or leashes at Dollar Tree so you’ll never be caught without a bag.
Dollar TreeDollar Tree sells a variety of packs of dog waste bags for just $1.25[/caption]4. AIR FRYER LINERS
Another handy yet affordable product the former Dollar Tree worker relies on the discount chain for is air fryer liners.
A pack of 20 liners costs just $1.25 and makes the process of cleaning an air fryer basket significantly easier.
The kitchen necessity helps to catch crumbs and grease that would otherwise dirty the appliance and burn.
Dina RichardsDollar Tree shoppers can make cooking cleanup a breeze with air fryer liners for just $1.25[/caption]5. BLEACH
Bleach is a cleaning essential for many households due to its strong disinfecting and whitening properties.
Richards frequently buys the product at Dollar Tree because it is just $1.25 per gallon, a few dollars less than she has seen at other retailers.
“If you can find it and use it frequently, definitely grab a few bottles,” said the ex-worker.
“It used to fly off the shelves when I worked at Dollar Tree.”
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Not only is Dollar Tree a great destination for greeting cards, but also gift bags.
“To me, it feels wasteful to spend too much on gift bags – they’re usually used once and then tossed,” said Richards.
Thankfully, Dollar Tree sells a variety of cost-effective gift bags for just $1.25 in a range of sizes and designs.
Shoppers can also purchase value packs of smaller bags, which include two or three.
Dollar TreeDollar Tree sells a variety of shapes and designs of gift bags for $1.25[/caption]7. EVERYDAY BATHROOM ESSENTIALS
Richards relies on Dollar Tree to stock up her bathroom with essentials such as cotton swabs, balls, and pads.
They serve a variety of purposes, such as removing makeup, treating small cuts, or cleaning small surfaces, and tend to run out quickly.
“For me, grabbing a pack of each at Dollar Tree whenever I run out feels like a no-brainer,” said the former employee.
“The quality has impressed me, and the prices are generally lower than what I’ve seen at nearby drugstores.”
Dollar TreeThe former Dollar Tree worker stocks up on bathroom essentials such as cotton pads from the discount store[/caption]8. PLASTIC CUPS WITH SIP LIDS
An iced coffee lover, Richards runs to Dollar Tree for the chain’s affordable plastic cups with sip lids.
“I love starting my mornings with iced coffee, but after a long day at work I dislike cleaning reusable cups that have been sitting out for hours,” she said.
Instead, Richards puts her daily dose of caffeine in disposable 20-ounce plastic cups that come with lids, ideal for with or without a straw.
The ex-worker would previously shell out $25 on 100-packs of similar cups until she realized that Dollar Tree’s bag of six cups for just $1.25 was a better deal.
“The price per cup is a few cents lower, and I don’t need to worry about storing so many cups in my home at once,” she said.
9. CAR AIR FRESHNER
The last budget buy from Dollar Tree that Richards can’t resist is air fresheners for her car, priced at just $1.25.
The discount chain sells a wide range of scents and styles.
“I’ve seen hanging tree-shaped fresheners, vent clips, and even scented diffusers that go in cupholders in scents that range from fruity to clean to musky,” said Richards.
“It’s easy for me to switch up my car’s scent whenever I want without spending a fortune.”
Dina RichardsDollar Tree sells a wide range of air fresheners for just $1.25[/caption]Dollar Tree shoppers can get their hands on several other deals and steals.
For example, Dollar Tree shoppers are stocking up on eight summer essentials starting at just $1.25 – and fans say it “changed their life.”
Plus, a customer visited one of the largest Dollar Tree stores in the US with all the name brands – and even $20 workout gear is just $1.25.
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