Would you shop at a dollar store to save money during the holidays?
Make Some Quick Money to Buy Presents at a Dollar Store
We love a dollar store.
But those dollar items can add up.
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Drowning in Expenses?
Maybe youre scrambling after your car broke down.
Or you got a medical bill you werent expecting.
Or inflation has finally pushed your budget over the edge.
You dont need to go it alone.
When money is tight,these resourcescan help you manage unexpected expenses without stress.
Look for ribbon, bows, candles and candleholders for just $1 each.
Gifts for Kids
For many kids, the excitement of opening gifts outweighs whatever is wrapped inside.
But dont write them off completely.
Dollar stores actually have quite a few options for your friends and family.
If youre buying for a crafty person, youll have a lot of options to choose from.
Even if your loved one isnt into crafts, there are still plenty of dollar store options available.
For the writer in your life, stock up on pens and notebooks.
Or pick up a pack of socks to keep as an emergency gift for anyone you forgot.
Gift Wrap and Bags
Beautiful presents in fancy wrapping make a lovely sight under the tree.
Instead of splurging on the expensive paper, pick up cheaper alternatives at the dollar store.
Reuse gift bags or let the kids color pictures or write personalized messages on the wrapping paper.
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Holiday Greeting Cards
The important part of a holiday card is the message inside, right?
you could pick up a box of 20 cards with envelopes at Dollar Tree.
Cleaning Supplies
Added visitors and lots of cooking means extra cleaning before, during and after the holidays.
But it doesnt have to be an extra expense.
Load up on one-time-use cleaning supplies at the dollar store to prepare for the task.
You may have to use a little more because some cheaper cleaners are more diluted than their name-brand counterparts.
Disposable Bakeware
Only cook this much once a year?
You brew coffee at home, you dont walk into Target and you refuse to order avocado toast.
(Can you sense my millennial sarcasm there?)
The Penny Hoarder deputy editor Tiffany Wendeln Connors updated this post.
