My family does a lot of camping. Depending on how you camp, it can be inexpensive, especially if you tent camp like we do rather than camping in a trailer or RV. We can easily camp for several nights for the same cost as one night in hotel room. It allows us to travel and…
A while back we wrote about the five reasons why you should shop at a dollar store. And we think there are some reasons. But dollar stores aren’t perfect, and there certainly are arguments against them. Here, then, are five reasons why you should not shop at a dollar store. Too Much Processed Food Grocers…
Dollar stores tend to get a bad rap. Some people see them as inferior to other options, maybe because the word “dollar” sounds like something cheap or flimsy. Sure, dollar stores aren’t perfect, but they do have their virtues. Here, then, are five reasons why you should shop at dollar stores … at least, sometimes….
This post contains affiliate links. Dollar Tree is the store where everything is famously sold for just $1.25. However, recently the deep discounter has started selling some products that cost more than $1.25. These items are part of the Dollar Tree Plus line, and it includes a selection of home goods and seasonal items. Most…
When you’re planning a party, you need supplies. There’s everything from invitations to food and drinks to serving ware to, potentially, party entertainment. Another item on your shopping list might be party decorations. You might want banners, streamers, posters or signs, centerpieces, or more. I’ve hosted a few parties over the years, and I’ve discovered…
Mother’s Day is coming. (In 2023, it’s on Sunday, May 14th.) Maybe you have planned the perfect Mother’s Day celebration and have already purchased any cards or gifts you plan to give to your mother, grandmother, sister, spouse, daughter, or other special relative or friend. If you’re still shopping or wondering what to give the…
This post contains affiliate links. Gummy candy is my favorite. I love getting gummy bears in my Christmas stocking or treating myself to gummy worms on my birthday. Sometimes I’ll pick up a bag of gummy candy just because. It can be enjoyable to snack on while working at the computer, reading, or even driving…
This post contains affiliate links. As long as humans have roamed the earth, they’ve eaten fruit. And as human technology has evolved, humans have developed new and different ways to eat that fruit, whether it’s as a juice, a sauce, or a spread. That third category — spreads — has changed a lot in the…
Can you be a minimalist and still shop at dollar stores? Or is the temptation to buy lots of inexpensive goods because “they’re only $1.25” too much? As someone who has followed certain minimalist tendencies for years, it is possible to shop smartly at dollar stores without bringing too much clutter into your home, but…
There are discount stores like Aldi, Save-A-Lot, Five Below, Dollar General, and Family Dollar. Then there are really deep discount stores like Dollar Tree. Dollar Tree stands out from other bargain retailers because its prices are on the extreme low end. It doesn’t really get any cheaper than Dollar Tree. Everything is just $1.25 each,…