Dollar stores can be a controversial subject. Some people praise them as convenient, affordable places to get what you need and get out. Others view them as predators who crowd out other stores while offering a less-than-ideal selection. Love them or hate them, though, dollar stores don’t appear to be…
EDITOR’S NOTE: Like all posts on Dollar Store Reviewer, this piece is the opinion of its respective authors. Also like all posts, comments are welcome, although we ask users to be mindful of our Community Guidelines. I can’t say I’ve been the biggest fan of self-checkout. Early on, I found…
This post contains affiliate links. My family has been camping for years. I find it to be a healing experience, getting away from crowds and out into nature. Setting up a tent, cooking over a portable grill, and sitting by a campfire make for great memories. But it’s work, too….
We’re not a dollar store. Our name doesn’t have Dollar General in it, or Family Dollar, or Dollar Tree, or any other store. We’re an independent review site that has no connection to any retailer. In case this isn’t obvious in our name, we also emphasize it on our about…
This post contains affiliate links. My day job has me writing a lot. I’m regularly jotting down notes, making lists, or crossing critical items off my to-do list. If there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s the value of a good pen. Some pens are comfortable but they smear, a problem…
This post contains affiliate links. When I moved into a new role recently, I discovered that my predecessor kept a cache of Post-it Notes. Some of them were your standard-sized square Post-its. Others were mini-sized versions that I’ve since found good use for. On the other end of the size…
This post contains affiliate links. Nuts are a snack of choice for many family members in my house. From the time when he was a kid, my husband’s favorite snack has been salted peanuts. The Planters brand is his favorite, but he also likes several of the peanut options at…
When you think of dollar stores, you may think of cheap products that aren’t very good quality. While not everything at dollar stores is top notch, you might be surprised at how good some of their products are. After finding a lot of cute home accessories at stores like Dollar…
As an extreme discounter, Dollar Tree is home to some very inexpensive products. Some are better than others. Nowhere is this more true than in the Dollar Tree toy aisle. I’ve seen everything from cheap name-brand toy knockoffs that definitely leave something to be desired, and I’ve also seen some…
This post contains affiliate links. Pickles have long been a favorite in my house. When I was growing up, I loved eating dill pickle spears straight from the jar as an after-school snack. They are also fantastic served on a relish tray — or what we might now call a…
