Shopping at a dollar store can really help you save lots of money. But, before going to Dollar General or Dollar Tree, you need to know the groceries you need to buy and avoid.
Luckily, there are many TikTok channels that are posting useful videos that can help shoppers get the most out of their money at dollar stores.
What to Buy at Dollar Store: These TikTok Accounts Will Help You
Lifehacker provided the list of TikTok channels that guide shoppers when visiting dollar stores. If you are having a hard time buying at a dollar store, then you should watch videos from these TikTokers:
Clint Svatos (for budget-friendly content)
Clint Svatos is a father of four children. Most of his TikTok videos are about making the most out of his money at dollar stores by purchasing ingredients for cheap meals.
Abbey Sharp (healthy food on a budget)
Abbey Sharp's TikTok channel offers tips on how to buy groceries at a dollar store, which can be used to cook healthy meals.
Dollar Tree Dinners (tips for weekly grocery shopping)
The Dollar Tree Dinners TikTok channel is owned by Rebecca Chobat. She provides tips on how to make a week's worth of lunch, breakfast, and dinner for a limited budget.
Aside from the three TikTok channels above, you can also check Jenna Lueke's TikTok account. Thundername328 also posts useful TikTok videos about dollar store shopping guides.
If you want to learn more details about them, you can click here.
What to Avoid at Dollar Store
Knowing the items you need to purchase at dollar stores is essential. But, you also need to identify the groceries to avoid.
Yahoo Finance provided some of them, such as the following:
- Party supplies to skip: Cheap plates and utensils.
- Household supplies to skip: Brooms, tools, dish soap, garbage bags, tissues, hangers, and light bulbs.
- Items for kids and pets to avoid: cat and dog food, stuffed animals/dolls, as well as pet toys.
There are many reasons why you need to avoid these items at dollar stores. This is because some of them are consumed, should be durable, and must be safe for pets and kids.
Remember, there are some items that should be quality in order to protect your family and pets.
