DollarStoreShopping

    By Marlene Alexander

    | 1:15PM 12/07/2009
    With the holiday party season officially underway, you may be wondering what to give the busy hostess at the parties you will be attending. Here are some easy ideas that mix items from the grocery or department store with things from the dollar store. I found a pretty floral candy dish for...

    By Marlene Alexander

    | 6:00PM 11/24/2008
    You can save a sleigh-load of money this holiday season simply by heading to your local dollar store for Christmas basics like tree ornaments and gift bags. You won't be sacrificing attractiveness, either. Here are just a few examples: Gift GivingI found a package of six money holder cards at a...

    By Marlene Alexander

    | 3:30PM 5/22/2008
    There's no trick to shopping for greeting cards and gift bags at the dollar store, but if you're after some items to spruce up your home decor, here are a few tips on how to find the good stuff. 1. For convenience, I prefer a dollar store chain that is large, neat and well-stocked like a mini...

    By Marlene Alexander

    | 6:30PM 5/16/2008
    What is it about the thought of shopping at a dollar store that makes some people cringe? Quality has always been linked to a price tag. Sayings like "you only get what you pay for" are firmly embedded in our collective conscience. But it ain't necessarily so and people are slowly discovering that...