dollarstore

I don't know what like weather is like where you live but here in Southern Ontario we've already had some distinctly winter-like days. So I thought I'd check out the selection of cold weather accessories at the local dollar store. I found a wide variety of polar fleece gloves for the whole family...

While feeding the family must take precedence in any household, a home does not run on bread alone. Sometimes the phone cord gets crackly or you blow a fuse. Prices on some of these things can be absolutely shocking, so I headed to the dollar store, Home Depot and The Source to compare prices....

When I need to stock up on kitchen necessities, I head to the dollar store. There are some things that I simply will not pay more than a dollar for, especially when the quality is equal to the products found on grocery store shelves. This package of 100 coffee filters is one of those things....

With Father's Day fast approaching, I thought it might be a good idea to take a look at some affordable options available for kids to give to good ol' dad. These pre-wrapped presents could be at least part of the perfect solution. I really like the multi- function desk calculator. It has an alarm,...

My kids are grown and I'm still waiting on grand kids, but I couldn't resist this toy. With all the recent hoopla about the dangers lurking in plastics, I haven't felt good about a lot of the toys that dollar stores have to offer, but these pieces are made of solid wood. You buy each piece...

While we're busy planting and primping in the garden, we shouldn't forget that houseplants need love too. If your ivy is in need of a new home, check out the selection of pots at the dollar store. Whether you're looking for plain or fancy, large or small, clay or plastic, a buck is all you pay for...

For me, the dollar store is full of surprises. You just never know what you may find that you thought you'd have to pay a whole lot more than a $1.00 for. Here are three of my favorites: 1) Basic tools like screwdrivers, pliers and a small claw hammer. These are good, solid metal tools that...

I'm in the dollar store so often it's a wonder they haven't named a shopping cart after me. I love the thrill of the hunt, prowling up and down well-stocked aisles waiting for the next find to jump off the shelf at me. This week I spied brand-name barbecue sauce, salad dressings and mustard in...

Candles are always appealing in home decor. You can use them in any room in the house. Most dollar stores stock a variety of pretty candles and each season brings new wax creations to delight. Rather than plunking one pillar candle into a traditional candle holder, why not think outside the mold?...