Five Dollar Tree must-haves and five to avoid including a household staple that's 'neither soft or strong' | The US Sun

2023-02-28 14:26:37 By : Ms. emily Sun

DOLLAR Tree has become a sanctuary for those looking to save money without sacrificing quality - but not every product is a winner.

The dollar store has a huge inventory that continues to grow, much to shoppers' delight.

As more items become available, there are dedicated shoppers who are ready to test them out and save the rest of us some frustration and money.

Maddi (@PeachyyMaddi) is constantly sharing her reviews on her TikTok.

Boasting over 440,100 followers, she posts videos of all the good deals she finds, huge hauls and tips to make your life easier.

She recently posted a TikTok titled "Buy this not that, Dollar Tree edition."

Maddi reviewed 11 items she found in the store, ranging from cleaning supplies to pet toys.

Since the most anything costs at Dollar Tree is $1.25, it's safe to assume none of these products cost more than that.

Here's a breakdown of her top picks and the biggest misses.

First up, Maddi held up a sponge with a long handle that can be filled with soap.

She said it's much more durable than other sponges at the store that fall apart.

Maddi showed another sponge on a handle that was bright yellow and looked a bit like a pompom as an example of one of the weaker sponges.

Then, she showed off some glass mugs that she said were her favorite for coffee.

Next, Maddi revealed two shelves full of jars saying they have "a million purposes."

Some of the jars were regular mason jars with a gold screwtop lid, but others were a bit more decorative featuring a stainless steel-looking lid.

The jars come in different sizes, making it easy to store whatever you need.

Affectionately called the "Kool-Aid cauldron" by Maddi, giant pitchers are perfect for any drinks you want to make at home.

She moved onto some glass watering globes that keep your plants watered so you don't have to risk them dying.

She said they "technically" do the job, but that they're "okay at best."

"There is nothing strong nor soft about that toilet paper," she said as the camera panned to a four-pack of two-ply toilet paper.

People in the comments were quick to agree, saying: "I made the mistake of buying that TP, omg, never again!"

Instead, Maddi said: " The only thing you should be considering in the paper section" is some moist wipes instead.

When it comes to aluminum foil, Maddi said the longer the roll the thinner the foil gets.

In the pet sections, there was an array of colorful collars and toys for dogs and cats.

One commenter said the collars were a bit flimsy and broke within a week, while another person said their cat loves the "fishing pole" toys.

Dollar Tree even had a few cute Valentine-themed toys.

Maddi also found some potty training pads for new pet owners.

Just in time for spring Dollar Tree dropped a bunch of gardening tools including spades, trowels and larger shovels.

However, Maddi mentioned the handles for the shovels will break off if they have a bit too much weight on them, so it's probably best to save these for smaller gardening jobs.

Dollar Tree sells tons of scented and decorative candles, with special ones coming out around the holidays.

Because some of them are oddly shaped, Maddi warned they "burn weird" and unevenly, which could lead to it being a waste of money.

Rather, she recommended getting something like the honeycomb candles that will burn a bit more evenly.

It's hard to believe you could get even lower prices at Dollar Tree, but there are ways to save even more money.

While the store doesn't have an app with coupons or a membership program, it does print physical coupons in its weekly ad.

Customers can clip the coupons and bring in manufacturer's coupons as well.

Coupling these deals with ones from cashback apps like IBotta can get you items for free sometimes.

TikToker and money saver Brittony, savewithbrittony, showed how to get the biggest bang for your buck using this method.

She posted a TikTok showing viewers how to use Checkout 51 and the Coupon.com app to take home seven free items.

Brittony actually ended up getting $1.25 back on top of all the freebies.

Dollar Tree is making some big changes that could affect how you shop.

Plus, see nine Dollar Tree items to avoid that you can get for cheaper at Walmart.

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