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Review: Dollar Tree

I don’t have a lot of choices when it comes to nearby shopping. That’s one of the trade-offs of living in the country. Still, if I go fifty miles in any direction, there are more choices. I don’t normally drive that far just for the heck of it, but if I’m headed out anyway, I make sure to bring my shopping list! On one such trip a while back, I ventured into a Dollar Tree store. Wow! I loved it. It’s much better than most of the other dollar stores I’ve been to, and I got some really good deals. … Continue reading →

Dollar Stores: Good Value or Not?

Go ahead; just say it, dollar stores are awesome. Aren’t those “everything is $1.00” stores fun places to shop? You sure can get some great deals. Others are not true dollar stores, but are simply the new version of the five and dime. They are discount stores with lots of cheaply made items, some at very cheap prices, some priced higher than what they are worth. Still, many people pay a little more for certain things because it’s just convenient to pick up as many items as possible in one stop. That’s how the discount stores make a buck. Offer … Continue reading →