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Hey Kathryn, Do you have ideas for doing DIY care packages for persons who might be sick, lost someone, sad/depressed, birthdays or just to say thank you or I think about you as a friend. Its a lot but I'm asking. Can you help please??
Hey Kathryn, this was a great video...thank you for your enthusiasm and positivity. You mentioned that we could find the best dollar tree near us by clicking the link; but all I found was a link to buy your book. The book looks awesome, but I do not have money for anything right now. How can we get the info about the best stores? (Mine usually have the items you show)
Sorry, I have been in retail business for 44 yrs. The big problem is we have too many CEO’s and higher management making the big bucks. We need more workers in the dollar tree stores. In my dollar tree we sometimes have 2 workers. That’s not enough when 1 needs to help customers and 1 needs to restock, clean, help customers on the floor merchandise. To many chiefs and you know the rest. Love your content ❤
Exactly, I work for DT to get out of the house and not be home all the time. 1 cashier and 1 manager on duty. Our store is swapped and nothing can get done that way. Also the pay is awful $9.25 hr so I am sure the CEOs don’t live on poverty wages. SMH 🤦
This is all companies rn. Raising prices all over the place, skeleton crew, paying staff the bare minimum. All for what? So they can keep their lifestyle? Meanwhile the masses are uprooted and struggling. God forbid they can't buy that 10th chateau in France or even worse, forced to sell one. My god. The horror. I feel so bad for them. Boo hoo. Corporations are the new monarchy. We need a revolution.
One of our $Tree stores had a sign up telling customers if they trashed the store they’d have to leave. Corporate made them take it down. So now they’re increasing prices and their stores are a wreck. Not as much fun to shop there
Thank you to everyone in the last video for your prayers and kind words. CT SCAN UPDATE!! I ask y'all to please continue to pray for me. I had my doctor's appointment last week for the CT scan. I was told that I have a tumor on my left temperal lobe, they didn't tell me the size, they just said that they caught it early enough that they are going to try medication first which is some kind of steroid that starts now (I have the medication) and have an appointment with a Neurosurgeon in June. We are praying and believing that when I go in June, the tumor won't be there. Thank you in advance. God Bless.
I bought a bag of chips and didn’t realize they were $2.50. It would have been cheaper to get them at Walmart. I don’t shop at DT nearly as much as I did when items were 1 dollar and I’ll be shopping there even less now.
@@deborahlopez3603 All our GV brands are $1.98 for regular size bag. The family size are $2.98. The GV peanut butter here is only a $1.00. Out eggs are crazy $$ though, $10!
They now mix the higher prices in with the regular priced stuff. I think they are hoping stuff like that will happen. It's not as relaxing to shop there anymore. I used to be able to only find the more expensive stuff in one aisle and not have to check prices elsewhere in the store. Now I have to check all of the prices.
I'm in CT and have 2 within a 5 mile range. One of them is exactly like this one in the video fully stocked awesome staff. Then there's the other one is like the stepchild. It's neglected, their rude, and nowhere to go shop at. BUT they have all the 1.25 items and none of the $3/5/7 section.... We have 2 family dollars and now their building a 2nd Dollar General. FOR WHAT it's a big waste of money, while we're over here trying to keep ourselves together they're building more stores????
Same 2 stores close to me . They are finally looking better after COVID but they have never ever had any $3-$5 section. I wish I could find even a quarter of items shown😢
@@conniedoiron5111 I am also in Florida (Tampa) and hardly ever see any of the better items in DT. It seems they just don’t send the good stuff down here.🙁
I wish I shared your optimism, but I think they're trending towards only the really trash items remaining $1.25 (often cheaper at Walmart and elsewhere). The fact that the CEO came from Dollar General is not a good sign, because those stores are mostly a complete waste of time. The more they normalize higher prices, the less value there will be for consumers, because they are no longer pressured to meet lower prices.
I agree. I used to shop at DT weekly. Now only every couple of months since their price increase. I am not at all optimistic about their new board members or the quality of products. Sad.
@@happycamper1372I agree, but will say though that I like testing products in smaller sizes at a lower price point. For example, I just found Oberto’s jerky and fell in love with it! I don’t eat enough protein. That’s something I actually like and can tolerate and get that much-needed protein. Now I can buy a larger size bag.
Yes, I found those tins for a $1 at Walmart. Also, the Klondike ice cream sandwiches are 0.75 cents cheaper at Walmart. You really have to be watching prices.
Half the stuff she shows aren’t even in the store I have in town. Dollar General is owned by Dollar Tree. I’m struggling to be optimistic about the price and lack of good quality products at my local.
I have not purchased anything from the $5 aisle at Dollar Tree due to quality issues. The higher cost demands better quality, and I haven't noticed the $5 products being better quality.
I noticed the prices went up when I got charged $1.75 for a 1 ltr. soda. I was surprised cause the same soda was $1.50 in Walmart. It makes me reconsider shopping there.
Sometimes before I watch the video I skip to the end just to hear you say “you are enough” Those 3 words are sometimes exactly what I need to hear! Thank you
This used to be a case in my area now I've learned to find the right ones. Like none of mine have the $5 stuff(one has it in the freezer area and like one small seasonal endcap) but crafts galore . It's about talking to the management and honestly buying online to deliver to store helps.
It’s really too bad that the price is going up at Dollar Tree as well! I won’t be shopping there any longer, for the most part it will be Walmart and other discount stores with better quality items as well as price! But what a bummer! Thank you for all of the Dollar Tree ideas that you have shared 👍 I wish you the best! ❤
Heck with some stuff you can get it delivered the same day, for relatively the same price for better quality elsewhere. It really pays to be able to shop elsewhere and have access to other stores.....where I live its 30 miles away for most of those options....Target, Walmart, etc. are all 30+ miles away...so if you need something you wait until you have a large list to make it worth the drive in time and gas to go get the stuff, otherwise you just suck it up and pay an extra dollar or whatever to get it in town LOL.
I wouldn’t mind price increases so much if the people on the front lines got living wages and decent health insurance as a result. But nope, it all goes to upper management and shareholders. This goes for ALL stores!
Most of WA State’s minimum wage is currently at $16.28/hr, however, over in Seattle the minimum wage is currently at $19.97! I was earning that way back in 2009 before I was disabled from working….and 1 reason I was earning that was because I was working at the nuclear power plant!
Woman, you are legit my bestie and don't even know it. Your energy and enthusiasm are infectious. Thank you for bringing the best version of you each time you film. 🥰
Thank you Catherine for deep diving into the owners and how everything is ran. I’ve been hearing a lot of rumors that they were closing but now I know. Like your videos as always thank you for your inspiration each week.
I bought the shoe boxes with lids. I took a pic of each of my shoes and taped it on the front of the boxes before I placed n my closet. My family loves that idea.
My husband is out shopping right now, and we are traveling this week (and bringing a lot of food with us to my son's house), so I had him run in and buy the foil pans. I know we would have paid much more for them at Walmart, so THANK YOU Kathryn!!
I have 4 dollar trees/stores near me where I live in WA State: 1. None of the stores are large 2. None of the stores carry any of the $3 or $5 items, except some of the frozen foods. 3. Most of the items that I see shown from different creators are not available at any of my stores. 4. A cashier at 1 of the stores told me that sizes or quantity is already changing. For example, if you previously got something that contained 32 ounces, it will now only be available in 15 ounce packaging…..so be aware of this…you’ll be getting less for the same $1.25 or possibly more expensive!
Its all pure greed. I live near Seattle, there are 8 Dollar Trees within 30ish minutes of me and they are all like this. Empty, dirty, staff is stressed and under staffed. They claimed the increase to 1.25 was to pay employees better but we all know that is shit. They profited over 30 million last year. There was NO reason for the price increase except greed. I used to go to dollar tree weekly and now i go every 2-3 months at most. With these new changes I may stop going entirely...
@@OhHeyItsShey I live in the SE part….Tri Cities. 2 of the stores are also dark and dirty….and in Seattle minimum wage is up to almost $20/hour…I can see that alone being a reason to raise prices.
@@robingoff322 Maybe you missed the $30 million dollars of profit last year. There is no reason for them to raise prices. Also that minimum wage increase is only in Seattle proper specifically, where there are 0 dollar trees to begin with. All the surrounding areas/cities are still normal WA wage.
I love your energy but the increase in price is not inflation, it’s greed☹️. They made almost 30 billion last year knowing that so many people shop there who are struggling financially. The grocery stores are the same and it’s sad how greed has taken over.
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver did a great episode on Dollar Stores. I highly recommend it. I hope the new leadership in corporate takes workers' pay and rights seriously. New merchandise and higher quality goods mean nothing if there aren't enough workers to stock the shelves and keep the store tidy.
I have six Dollar Trees within five miles of my home. They are all a mess. So many boxes in the aisles. Unstocked shelves and trash everywhere. The clerks are unable to unpack boxes, stock shelves and ring up sales. They are so understaffed. I refuse to give them my money. Their profits are outrageous. New CEO and Directors!!!!! I would bet you that they never would shop in the stores near me. They have a total lack of respect for their customers and their employees.
That's definitely the most noticeable change I have seen is that every time I go there, they're always so short-staffed and they have really long lines. They are killing the model that made this store so awesome!!! We don't need another family dollar or dollar general that sells items in higher amounts. We need a DOLLAR store!! 😭 It was awesome while it lasted!!
Kathryn i literally went to the Dollar tree 🌳 just now to scoop up the baskets i got 2 white large ones for my closet your such a inspiration 🎉 great ideas n so pretty how you make things look ❤
Thank you for putting a realistic and positive outlook on these changes. I’d much rather find some great stuff at DT with price differences than make an unnecessary and extra trip to the Bullseye’s Playground.
A few years ago I was looking for a mat for under my flat iron, and bought the silicone trivets from the kitchen section to use, because I couldn't find an actual mat for hair styling tools. Ir the ones I did find were overpriced. And since they're basically the same product, just maybe a slightly different shape, I chose to pay less for the same overall product.
“You are enough” and the story behind it made me a subscriber so long ago. Tysm for sharing your positivity and your wonderful spirit. I love your videos and I love to watch even if I don’t intend to run to DT to look for items. Because I fight consumer habits in my own life, and because I battle autoimmunity, I don’t get out like I used to. I still enjoy DT party section and seasonal items. My DT stores are as kept as any other store in my area, or better. I have to go to several stores, sometimes more than once, if I am in search of specific items , particularly if they are in high demand. I think this is pretty normal.
I'm so excited to see those grey bins with lids. I use those for my kids books as we homeschool. They have been perfect, and I know that I spent more than $5 for them.
Dollar Tree home decor has definitely come up. ❤❤🎉.. Good place to go if just moving out. Between there and Goodwill should be able to save. Even though both are going up in prices. Still cheaper than higher end stores
I mostly stick to the 1.25 items & love all the new ones, particularly in the crafting section, and the increase in the quality of the merchandise at that lower price point. I did get something from Plus recently, a name-brand Peeps stuffed toy - almost 2 feet tall, and tie-dyed in pretty Easter pastels. I love it, it’s excellent quality, and so much less expensive than Easter plush in other stores ($5). To me, it was a good deal. But to me, the thrill of DT is finding cool, useful things at the regular price point, so I’ll continue to mostly buy those.
Hands down the prettiest woman on this app! Frugal fit mom is a close second! Been following you both for a long time. And appreciate what you both bring for me as a single dad of 2 girls!!
I will not buy an item at $ tree for 7 bucks. What made $ tree fun was everything was 1 dollar. The stuff is still cheaply made but is going up in price. I can just go to target in their cheap section and have a cleaner more enjoyable shopping experience.
I've read that the CEO wants higher-priced items mingled together with lower-priced items on the shelves. DT stores are short-staffed now as it is. So, if all items aren't going to be clearly marked price-wise, it will get interesting at checkout. At least now, the $3/$5 items are kept together in one separate section.
Kathryn, thank you so much! I was in my local DT yesterday and noticed the price change. I'm still getting a deal on a bunch of stuff. You are so appreciated! Best wishes from Canada. ❤
I agree the $1.25 has lead to so much better products and Dollar General has been filling the gap with their dollar section on cleaners baggies etc. I think the fun part is you don't have to limit yourself like we can all go buy a few items at a $1.25 and get stuff that just makes you happy or you want to try without worrying over the cost, putting it back, etc. it's just so freeing when you have to weigh all your other purchasing decisions. Like I can freely but 4 items and know I'm under $5.50 with tax
I was freaking out when I heard about the closings at first, but know now that it's mostly Family Dollar, and that ok. Just don't take my dollar store away. I'm poor.😂 I talked to the lady at the DT near me, and she said that DT was expanding to a Dollar Tree Plus, which makes me super excited. When I watch your videos and you're showing really cool items at your store, we never have that stuff here. But that's because you're in a DT plus. I'm mostly excited about the new craft section that'll be put in soon. I can't wait!😃
From my understanding, they aren't so much raising prices as they are trying to compete with larger stores. A lot of people are only able to shop at DT, so they are basically trying to make their stores more convenient for people. DT is owned by Family Dollar, so it seems like they are trying to offer some of the same options as Family Dollar stores do. I might be interpreting it wrong, but that's my understanding. They are also reducing prices back down to $1 on hundred of items. The article didn't specify which items though. It just said that hundreds of items (I think it said around 300 items) would be reduced. I mean, it doesn't really matter to me because DT is still one of my favorite stores to shop at. Especially for craft/DIY items, snack foods and office (or in my case nail room) supplies.
No seriously - I laugh out loud every time I watch your videos because I have never ever ever ever seen a dollar tree look like the ones you go to for your videos. Has anyone else? The only ones I’ve seen are half stocked at Best and don’t have half of the really cool things you find.😂😭 i will keep looking ?!
@@patriciamcdermott9589If I had to guess most of the store complaint comments are coming from ppl in larger cities & many on East or West coast. There are so many large cities & higher population density in these areas which means more customers buying stuff & making messes. Then longer lines & constant Restocking but the pay is not enough for the added amount of work created by more customers. These stores are probably busy most of the time so nothing gets done. This job is much different if you compared working in Wyoming to Brooklyn NY
I’m guessing you live in a larger city. I’m sure most complaints of bad stores come from Urban Areas in big cities. If you go to a nice & more expensive suburb or smaller towns where most people are middle class the stores are nicer. Less traffic eases all the problems plus maintains staff if probably not as hard
Thank you so much for your feedback. It helps to know you are keeping us in the know! I love the large containers with tops, I will definitely be purchasing some of these this week.
I have 2 dollar trees near me. I'm always in there facing products (moving products to the front of the shelves) while I shop. I like my store to look nice. Saddens me when they have cluttered aisles.
ALWAYS LOVE YOUR VIDEOS. THIS GRAMMY LOVES DT AND WILL ALWAYS SHOP THERE. I JUST WISH THAT ALL STORES WERE STOCKED AS GOOD AS EACH OTHER. THANKS MUCH FOR THE INFO 💜
WOW i was very up obsessed with the Dollar Tree but not anymore sometime i go in and look around i am not happy going in and with the price increasing no. thanks do it on a dime.
If my dollar tree was like your i might just shop there more. Really like the fire-starter you made. Thank you for that hug and kind word at the end. God bless you and your family.🦋🤗
well, I’m glad to read the comments and see it’s not just me. I live in San Diego and there’s many many dollar trees and none of them ever look like that. The one in the little town I live in seems dirty and organized and never has enough people working there. I’m almost embarrassed that it’s in our town.
We have no Family Dollars or Dollar Generals anywhere in my area but two of the main Dollar Trees in area are right next to Five Belows so it is interesting seeing both expand their stores past their standard dollar amounts
I used to love Dollartree, but when they put the price up to $1.25 (folks that is a 25% increase) and to add fuel to the fire, all the $1.25 items started getting smaller, weigh less or come in half sizes, so you were totally getting the short end of the stick. I check everything with Walmart, and Aldi, and sometimes you get a way better deal at Walmart or Aldi than you do at Dollartree. Pays to know your prices AND you item size. One store had green tea 40 bags right next to the green tea (same label) that had 100 bags. Duh...... Olives that were 8 oz. are now 6 oz. Everything is smaller for more money.
I will still purchase from DT because I just love their products. A dang laundry basket that you showed probably looks like the one I saw at Walmart, and it was $10. A friend of mine bought her basket there, and her basket cracked after using it in a month, but the one I bought from DT is still going, and it's the same plastic. But I only paid $5. So I saved $5 compared to her.
I love how all these companies keep raising their prices while the rest of us don’t get raises in pay. DT was always good for those who have less money, but I’m starting to get concerned.
I would be more on board if they weren't planning on mixing everything together. Now, I'm going to have to watch every item scanned and remove things that are unmarked and more expensive. I've run into that multiple times since they rolled out plus. Plus items on the regular shelves but not marked and ringing up more expensive.
I took a package of those black rocks, put them in my sink and then put some of the Downy softener beads on top of them so every time somebody washes their hands and the water runs over them they get a nice refreshing scent that fills the bathroom.😊
My hope os that they hire people to keep stores clean. Sadly, many people have zero manners and destroy the stores. Also, I hope they'll kerp the stores stocked. We have probably 15 stores, and none of them will carry what influencers show. It's frustrating, so i stopped shopping there a long time ago. Plus, many times, it's just a better deal to go somewhere else
There really won’t be much point in wasting time to go to Dollar Tree anymore. I stopped buying their florals when the price increased to $1.25. Now, nothing in DT will be worth the price increase. Walmart will be a better option. I would say in the next few years Dollar Tree will no longer exist.
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Hey Kathryn, Do you have ideas for doing DIY care packages for persons who might be sick, lost someone, sad/depressed, birthdays or just to say thank you or I think about you as a friend. Its a lot but I'm asking. Can you help please??
I saw somewhere that they will be changing from $1.25 to $1.50. And it's due to them closing some Dollar Tree stores.
Hey Kathryn, this was a great video...thank you for your enthusiasm and positivity. You mentioned that we could find the best dollar tree near us by clicking the link; but all I found was a link to buy your book.
The book looks awesome, but I do not have money for anything right now. How can we get the info about the best stores? (Mine usually have the items you show)
I meant to say, my stores do NOT have the items you show. LoL
Gonna have to buy your E-Book next payday. Just gotta remember where to go to get the link to the site.
Sorry, I have been in retail business for 44 yrs. The big problem is we have too many CEO’s and higher management making the big bucks. We need more workers in the dollar tree stores. In my dollar tree we sometimes have 2 workers. That’s not enough when 1 needs to help customers and 1 needs to restock, clean, help customers on the floor merchandise. To many chiefs and you know the rest. Love your content ❤
I was looking for this type of comment! Right now, we're struggling to keep our store staffed 😅
Exactly, I work for DT to get out of the house and not be home all the time. 1 cashier and 1 manager on duty. Our store is swapped and nothing can get done that way. Also the pay is awful $9.25 hr so I am sure the CEOs don’t live on poverty wages. SMH 🤦
Can I buy the book own line.
Too many chiefs spoils the tribe 😂
This is all companies rn. Raising prices all over the place, skeleton crew, paying staff the bare minimum. All for what? So they can keep their lifestyle? Meanwhile the masses are uprooted and struggling. God forbid they can't buy that 10th chateau in France or even worse, forced to sell one. My god. The horror. I feel so bad for them. Boo hoo. Corporations are the new monarchy. We need a revolution.
Your $1 trees stores are always so neat. I have 4 in 15 minutes from my house.
They’re often trashed and disorganized.
Sometimes, i try to put things away in the area where I am shopping. Just to try to help them keep it neat.
Me too
One of our $Tree stores had a sign up telling customers if they trashed the store they’d have to leave. Corporate made them take it down. So now they’re increasing prices and their stores are a wreck. Not as much fun to shop there
Thank you to everyone in the last video for your prayers and kind words. CT SCAN UPDATE!! I ask y'all to please continue to pray for me. I had my doctor's appointment last week for the CT scan. I was told that I have a tumor on my left temperal lobe, they didn't tell me the size, they just said that they caught it early enough that they are going to try medication first which is some kind of steroid that starts now (I have the medication) and have an appointment with a Neurosurgeon in June. We are praying and believing that when I go in June, the tumor won't be there. Thank you in advance. God Bless.
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I bought a bag of chips and didn’t realize they were $2.50. It would have been cheaper to get them at Walmart. I don’t shop at DT nearly as much as I did when items were 1 dollar and I’ll be shopping there even less now.
Almost all bags of chips at my Walmart are over $3. GV brand is $2.50.
I don't shop their much anymore since they raised their prices
@@deborahlopez3603 All our GV brands are $1.98 for regular size bag. The family size are $2.98. The GV peanut butter here is only a $1.00. Out eggs are crazy $$ though, $10!
They now mix the higher prices in with the regular priced stuff. I think they are hoping stuff like that will happen. It's not as relaxing to shop there anymore. I used to be able to only find the more expensive stuff in one aisle and not have to check prices elsewhere in the store. Now I have to check all of the prices.
same
I have never seen a Dollar Tree that well stocked.
I'm in CT and have 2 within a 5 mile range. One of them is exactly like this one in the video fully stocked awesome staff. Then there's the other one is like the stepchild. It's neglected, their rude, and nowhere to go shop at. BUT they have all the 1.25 items and none of the $3/5/7 section.... We have 2 family dollars and now their building a 2nd Dollar General. FOR WHAT it's a big waste of money, while we're over here trying to keep ourselves together they're building more stores????
I am in Clearwater Florida and none of the dollar stores in my area have half of what she shows and the shelves are half empty.
Same 2 stores close to me . They are finally looking better after COVID but they have never ever had any $3-$5 section. I wish I could find even a quarter of items shown😢
I’m in LA and have gone to stores out side of my neighborhood area and they are not anything like the store Katherine is in.
@@conniedoiron5111 I am also in Florida (Tampa) and hardly ever see any of the better items in DT. It seems they just don’t send the good stuff down here.🙁
I wish I shared your optimism, but I think they're trending towards only the really trash items remaining $1.25 (often cheaper at Walmart and elsewhere). The fact that the CEO came from Dollar General is not a good sign, because those stores are mostly a complete waste of time. The more they normalize higher prices, the less value there will be for consumers, because they are no longer pressured to meet lower prices.
I agree. I used to shop at DT weekly. Now only every couple of months since their price increase. I am not at all optimistic about their new board members or the quality of products. Sad.
The shrinkflation is ridiculous, most bags of snacks have bigger packaging than product.
@@happycamper1372I agree, but will say though that I like testing products in smaller sizes at a lower price point. For example, I just found Oberto’s jerky and fell in love with it! I don’t eat enough protein. That’s something I actually like and can tolerate and get that much-needed protein. Now I can buy a larger size bag.
Yes, I found those tins for a $1 at Walmart. Also, the Klondike ice cream sandwiches are 0.75 cents cheaper at Walmart. You really have to be watching prices.
Half the stuff she shows aren’t even in the store I have in town. Dollar General is owned by Dollar Tree. I’m struggling to be optimistic about the price and lack of good quality products at my local.
I have not purchased anything from the $5 aisle at Dollar Tree due to quality issues. The higher cost demands better quality, and I haven't noticed the $5 products being better quality.
Exactly
Agree!
I think they need to leave the price @125 in my opinion
They need to change their name to dollar plus instead of dollar tree. That name is history!
I found FANTASTIC self-watering outdoor planters for $5 ! LOVE THEM!
I noticed the prices went up when I got charged $1.75 for a 1 ltr. soda. I was surprised cause the same soda was $1.50 in Walmart. It makes me reconsider shopping there.
True but you get more than the can Coke that they charge 1.25 for. 😅
I price compare on many things between DT and Walmart, and sometimes even Kroger. Some things are still cheaper at Walmart than at Dollar Tree.
Sometimes before I watch the video I skip to the end just to hear you say “you are enough” Those 3 words are sometimes exactly what I need to hear! Thank you
I have several Dollar Tree stores in my area. I check most of them. They never have most of the new items I see on this channel.
This used to be a case in my area now I've learned to find the right ones. Like none of mine have the $5 stuff(one has it in the freezer area and like one small seasonal endcap) but crafts galore . It's about talking to the management and honestly buying online to deliver to store helps.
Same issue in GA in affluent areas ! Its bizarre
Same here in Louisiana.
They must keep the good stuff up north?
@@annaschwirian7548 I'd love to buy online, but if I only need one of something that's not an option
Same here in Oregon. Literally, all of our DT are a disaster, and never, I mean, never have all the things shown
It’s really too bad that the price is going up at Dollar Tree as well!
I won’t be shopping there any longer, for the most part it will be Walmart and other discount stores with better quality items as well
as price!
But what a bummer!
Thank you for all of the Dollar Tree ideas that you have shared 👍
I wish you the best! ❤
Heck with some stuff you can get it delivered the same day, for relatively the same price for better quality elsewhere. It really pays to be able to shop elsewhere and have access to other stores.....where I live its 30 miles away for most of those options....Target, Walmart, etc. are all 30+ miles away...so if you need something you wait until you have a large list to make it worth the drive in time and gas to go get the stuff, otherwise you just suck it up and pay an extra dollar or whatever to get it in town LOL.
Greedy companies
They need to change their name
I wouldn’t mind price increases so much if the people on the front lines got living wages and decent health insurance as a result. But nope, it all goes to upper management and shareholders. This goes for ALL stores!
Most of WA State’s minimum wage is currently at $16.28/hr, however, over in Seattle the minimum wage is currently at $19.97! I was earning that way back in 2009 before I was disabled from working….and 1 reason I was earning that was because I was working at the nuclear power plant!
@@robingoff322and what is the point of your comment? That amount for minimum wage for the costs of living in Seattle mean nothing honestly
This is why I'm shopping at Walmart now. But, your videos are so creative, I watch and just think that I wish I had your creativity. :)
Dollar tree should literally offer you 200,000+ salary - I’ve never seen anybody this good at finding and selling their products
I agree, and she's always got hacks for a lot of the products too, which is an even better selling point, some have multiple uses as well.
Woman, you are legit my bestie and don't even know it. Your energy and enthusiasm are infectious. Thank you for bringing the best version of you each time you film. 🥰
Thank you Catherine for deep diving into the owners and how everything is ran. I’ve been hearing a lot of rumors that they were closing but now I know. Like your videos as always thank you for your inspiration each week.
I bought the shoe boxes with lids. I took a pic of each of my shoes and taped it on the front of the boxes before I placed n my closet. My family loves that idea.
My husband is out shopping right now, and we are traveling this week (and bringing a lot of food with us to my son's house), so I had him run in and buy the foil pans. I know we would have paid much more for them at Walmart, so THANK YOU Kathryn!!
I have 4 dollar trees/stores near me where I live in WA State: 1. None of the stores are large 2. None of the stores carry any of the $3 or $5 items, except some of the frozen foods. 3. Most of the items that I see shown from different creators are not available at any of my stores. 4. A cashier at 1 of the stores told me that sizes or quantity is already changing. For example, if you previously got something that contained 32 ounces, it will now only be available in 15 ounce packaging…..so be aware of this…you’ll be getting less for the same $1.25 or possibly more expensive!
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Its all pure greed. I live near Seattle, there are 8 Dollar Trees within 30ish minutes of me and they are all like this. Empty, dirty, staff is stressed and under staffed. They claimed the increase to 1.25 was to pay employees better but we all know that is shit. They profited over 30 million last year. There was NO reason for the price increase except greed. I used to go to dollar tree weekly and now i go every 2-3 months at most. With these new changes I may stop going entirely...
@@OhHeyItsShey I live in the SE part….Tri Cities. 2 of the stores are also dark and dirty….and in Seattle minimum wage is up to almost $20/hour…I can see that alone being a reason to raise prices.
@@robingoff322 Maybe you missed the $30 million dollars of profit last year. There is no reason for them to raise prices. Also that minimum wage increase is only in Seattle proper specifically, where there are 0 dollar trees to begin with. All the surrounding areas/cities are still normal WA wage.
Same 😂
Thanks!
I love your energy but the increase in price is not inflation, it’s greed☹️. They made almost 30 billion last year knowing that so many people shop there who are struggling financially. The grocery stores are the same and it’s sad how greed has taken over.
It's definitely inflation. Take an introductory economics class. Saw this coming back in 2020 when everyone got paid to not work.
@@jadedixon3641oh yeah, one 2K check and everyone just stopped working. That’s why unemployment is at 3.9% because nobody “wants to work”
@@jadedixon3641Greed, when the CEO is making over $15 mil.
Everything costs more to be made and also to transport. Stop watching legacy media. They are lying to you. It's Biden's crappy economy. Wake up!!!!
I totally agree 100%!!! Sad, very sad!!
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver did a great episode on Dollar Stores. I highly recommend it. I hope the new leadership in corporate takes workers' pay and rights seriously. New merchandise and higher quality goods mean nothing if there aren't enough workers to stock the shelves and keep the store tidy.
I used your Lysol hack on stains on my t-shirt that won’t come with traditional methods. I can happily report stain gone bye-bye! Thanks Katherine!❤
I haven’t seen that video, could you please tell me how to do that?
When making dryer lint fire starters, only use lint from 100% natural fibers (not polyester, acrylic, etc.).
You blow my mind with your creativity. Your brilliant 🥰
Dear Kathryn you are so bright sweet and wonderful. I will pray for your healing and strength. I love your videos❤🙏🏻
I’m sticking with YOU lady!!!!! Love ya
I have six Dollar Trees within five miles of my home. They are all a mess. So many boxes in the aisles. Unstocked shelves and trash everywhere. The clerks are unable to unpack boxes, stock shelves and ring up sales. They are so understaffed. I refuse to give them my money. Their profits are outrageous. New CEO and Directors!!!!! I would bet you that they never would shop in the stores near me. They have a total lack of respect for their customers and their employees.
It's like that here in Tennessee. The store near me is about 3 years behind everyone else. I never see the things Kathryn sees.
That's definitely the most noticeable change I have seen is that every time I go there, they're always so short-staffed and they have really long lines. They are killing the model that made this store so awesome!!! We don't need another family dollar or dollar general that sells items in higher amounts. We need a DOLLAR store!! 😭 It was awesome while it lasted!!
It's like that in the area that I live in. I'm in Wisconsin
Same! They are absolutely awful 😖
I hear u to bad I still go in dt
Thank you Katherine for sharing such wonderful ideas and for saving me some money. Blessing for you and your family ❤️
You are a burst of sunshine in my day! Your creativity is amazing.
Kathryn i literally went to the Dollar tree 🌳 just now to scoop up the baskets i got 2 white large ones for my closet your such a inspiration 🎉 great ideas n so pretty how you make things look ❤
Continued prayers for healing, thank you for your videos I enjoy watching them and thank you for reminding us that we are enough!!
Thank you for putting a realistic and positive outlook on these changes. I’d much rather find some great stuff at DT with price differences than make an unnecessary and extra trip to the Bullseye’s Playground.
I love your videos you are so encouraging and love your crafts and storage ideas. May you have a Blessed day
✌️ thank you Catherine!! To you and any folks that need to hear this more YOU ARE ENOUGH🌞
The glue gun pad works great for a curling iron too.
Great idea, Patty! 😊
A few years ago I was looking for a mat for under my flat iron, and bought the silicone trivets from the kitchen section to use, because I couldn't find an actual mat for hair styling tools. Ir the ones I did find were overpriced. And since they're basically the same product, just maybe a slightly different shape, I chose to pay less for the same overall product.
“You are enough” and the story behind it made me a subscriber so long ago. Tysm for sharing your positivity and your wonderful spirit. I love your videos and I love to watch even if I don’t intend to run to DT to look for items. Because I fight consumer habits in my own life, and because I battle autoimmunity, I don’t get out like I used to. I still enjoy DT party section and seasonal items. My DT stores are as kept as any other store in my area, or better. I have to go to several stores, sometimes more than once, if I am in search of specific items , particularly if they are in high demand. I think this is pretty normal.
Thank you for your great info. on the price mark ups. I love all your decorating ideas. God Bless you and yours. 🤗🙏🏼
I'm so excited to see those grey bins with lids. I use those for my kids books as we homeschool. They have been perfect, and I know that I spent more than $5 for them.
You are very creative! So great to have you in UA-cam.
Dollar Tree home decor has definitely come up. ❤❤🎉.. Good place to go if just moving out. Between there and Goodwill should be able to save. Even though both are going up in prices. Still cheaper than higher end stores
Yes yes chaper
Thank you for sharing all this Information! 😊
I love your videos. Stand strong. I am a 2X breast cancer survivor that just hit 60 yrs.
I mostly stick to the 1.25 items & love all the new ones, particularly in the crafting section, and the increase in the quality of the merchandise at that lower price point. I did get something from Plus recently, a name-brand Peeps stuffed toy - almost 2 feet tall, and tie-dyed in pretty Easter pastels. I love it, it’s excellent quality, and so much less expensive than Easter plush in other stores ($5). To me, it was a good deal. But to me, the thrill of DT is finding cool, useful things at the regular price point, so I’ll continue to mostly buy those.
Hands down the prettiest woman on this app! Frugal fit mom is a close second! Been following you both for a long time. And appreciate what you both bring for me as a single dad of 2 girls!!
I love the little white vases so pretty!
I will not buy an item at $ tree for 7 bucks. What made $ tree fun was everything was 1 dollar. The stuff is still cheaply made but is going up in price. I can just go to target in their cheap section and have a cleaner more enjoyable shopping experience.
Exactly. Agree.
Thank you for the deep dive of info. ❤ Hope everyone has a very blessed Tuesday. ✝️
I like dollar tree and just purchased some things from their to organize my bathroom area. Keep doing great work! God bless 🙏❤️🙏❤️
I've read that the CEO wants higher-priced items mingled together with lower-priced items on the shelves. DT stores are short-staffed now as it is. So, if all items aren't going to be clearly marked price-wise, it will get interesting at checkout. At least now, the $3/$5 items are kept together in one separate section.
Kathryn, thank you so much! I was in my local DT yesterday and noticed the price change. I'm still getting a deal on a bunch of stuff. You are so appreciated! Best wishes from Canada. ❤
Love your dress Catherine
I love all your DIY projects they inspire me and make me happy. I love watching your channel. ❤❤
I agree the $1.25 has lead to so much better products and Dollar General has been filling the gap with their dollar section on cleaners baggies etc. I think the fun part is you don't have to limit yourself like we can all go buy a few items at a $1.25 and get stuff that just makes you happy or you want to try without worrying over the cost, putting it back, etc. it's just so freeing when you have to weigh all your other purchasing decisions. Like I can freely but 4 items and know I'm under $5.50 with tax
Thanks Kathryn. You’re just getting better and better every time.
This is exactly my energy when I am shopping at Dollar Tree!!! 🥰
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Thank you Catherine for the scoop on price increases! God bless you❤
❤❤I love you!!! 🥰 you’re amazing!!!! ….And now an ebook….?!? Amazing!! You’re crushing it!! ❤❤
Katherine🎉 is the best! The flame burner,😊 plant arrangement so cute, dollar tree in AZ ❤all well stocked. Clean! Luv them
I never see most of the stuff you show at my Dollar Tree. They must stock it special just for you. 😅🤷♀️
I adore you Kathryn!!! You should be fully sponsored by DT ❤❤❤
I was freaking out when I heard about the closings at first, but know now that it's mostly Family Dollar, and that ok. Just don't take my dollar store away. I'm poor.😂
I talked to the lady at the DT near me, and she said that DT was expanding to a Dollar Tree Plus, which makes me super excited. When I watch your videos and you're showing really cool items at your store, we never have that stuff here. But that's because you're in a DT plus. I'm mostly excited about the new craft section that'll be put in soon. I can't wait!😃
Thanks for all the tips. Blessings 😊 🙏
Love 💕 these new ideas!
I usually buy dollar trees, flowers to sit on my parents, grave and in-laws as well. They make beautiful arrangements.
From my understanding, they aren't so much raising prices as they are trying to compete with larger stores. A lot of people are only able to shop at DT, so they are basically trying to make their stores more convenient for people. DT is owned by Family Dollar, so it seems like they are trying to offer some of the same options as Family Dollar stores do. I might be interpreting it wrong, but that's my understanding. They are also reducing prices back down to $1 on hundred of items. The article didn't specify which items though. It just said that hundreds of items (I think it said around 300 items) would be reduced. I mean, it doesn't really matter to me because DT is still one of my favorite stores to shop at. Especially for craft/DIY items, snack foods and office (or in my case nail room) supplies.
Family dollar is owned by Dollar Tree not the other way around
No seriously - I laugh out loud every time I watch your videos because I have never ever ever ever seen a dollar tree look like the ones you go to for your videos. Has anyone else? The only ones I’ve seen are half stocked at Best and don’t have half of the really cool things you find.😂😭 i will keep looking ?!
I have many dollar tree stores in my city and they are all nice.
@@patriciamcdermott9589If I had to guess most of the store complaint comments are coming from ppl in larger cities & many on East or West coast. There are so many large cities & higher population density in these areas which means more customers buying stuff & making messes. Then longer lines & constant Restocking but the pay is not enough for the added amount of work created by more customers. These stores are probably busy most of the time so nothing gets done.
This job is much different if you compared working in Wyoming to Brooklyn NY
I’m guessing you live in a larger city. I’m sure most complaints of bad stores come from Urban Areas in big cities. If you go to a nice & more expensive suburb or smaller towns where most people are middle class the stores are nicer. Less traffic eases all the problems plus maintains staff if probably not as hard
@@k.anderson5039 suburbs north of Atlanta….. maybe they will improve soon
@@k.anderson5039 Nope! I live in a small town in southern Minnesota and my Dollar Tree is disgusting and always understocked.
Thanks soooo much for all you 🙏♥️.
I love watching your videos.
Thank you so much for your feedback. It helps to know you are keeping us in the know!
I love the large containers with tops, I will definitely be purchasing some of these this week.
My friend and I used to go to DT every weekend. Now, we go to Roses. Better selection and prices.
What, where is. Roses ?
Thank you Kathryn! You're awesome 😊❤
I have 2 dollar trees near me. I'm always in there facing products (moving products to the front of the shelves) while I shop. I like my store to look nice. Saddens me when they have cluttered aisles.
ALWAYS LOVE YOUR VIDEOS.
THIS GRAMMY LOVES DT AND WILL ALWAYS SHOP THERE.
I JUST WISH THAT ALL STORES WERE STOCKED AS GOOD AS EACH OTHER.
THANKS MUCH FOR THE INFO 💜
I hate that thier prices are going up again. It is the last store that very poor families can buy food and whatever else they need. Horrible news!
I really love your program, just when you think you seen it all you find more great ideas!
WOW i was very up obsessed with the Dollar Tree but not anymore sometime i go in and look around i am not happy going in and with the price increasing no. thanks do it on a dime.
If my dollar tree was like your i might just shop there more. Really like the fire-starter you made. Thank you for that hug and kind word at the end. God bless you and your family.🦋🤗
Ms. Alma -- best of luck to you!
well, I’m glad to read the comments and see it’s not just me. I live in San Diego and there’s many many dollar trees and none of them ever look like that. The one in the little town I live in seems dirty and organized and never has enough people working there. I’m almost embarrassed that it’s in our town.
Thank you for all you , to help consumers 😊
The ebook is genius.
We have no Family Dollars or Dollar Generals anywhere in my area but two of the main Dollar Trees in area are right next to Five Belows so it is interesting seeing both expand their stores past their standard dollar amounts
I used to love Dollartree, but when they put the price up to $1.25 (folks that is a 25% increase) and to add fuel to the fire, all the $1.25 items started getting smaller, weigh less or come in half sizes, so you were totally getting the short end of the stick. I check everything with Walmart, and Aldi, and sometimes you get a way better deal at Walmart or Aldi than you do at Dollartree. Pays to know your prices AND you item size. One store had green tea 40 bags right next to the green tea (same label) that had 100 bags. Duh...... Olives that were 8 oz. are now 6 oz. Everything is smaller for more money.
This is called "shrinkflation" & it's being done to make higher profits for CEOs & investors.😢
I will still purchase from DT because I just love their products. A dang laundry basket that you showed probably looks like the one I saw at Walmart, and it was $10. A friend of mine bought her basket there, and her basket cracked after using it in a month, but the one I bought from DT is still going, and it's the same plastic. But I only paid $5. So I saved $5 compared to her.
Awesome video thank you beautiful you’re son is adorable 🥰 have a wonderful day 🦋💛🌈💗💙💜
I love the fire starters . My kids will love that for camping. I bet it smells good too
Your local store must have extra employees to keep it so stocked! The ones around here are a disaster.
The diy fire pit is super cool!
I love how all these companies keep raising their prices while the rest of us don’t get raises in pay. DT was always good for those who have less money, but I’m starting to get concerned.
I have 2 DTs in the county I live in, and neither store looks like this one or near amount of merchandise.
I subscribe tonight just for your energy and content . Breath of fresh Air!❤❤❤
I would be more on board if they weren't planning on mixing everything together. Now, I'm going to have to watch every item scanned and remove things that are unmarked and more expensive. I've run into that multiple times since they rolled out plus. Plus items on the regular shelves but not marked and ringing up more expensive.
I took a package of those black rocks, put them in my sink and then put some of the Downy softener beads on top of them so every time somebody washes their hands and the water runs over them they get a nice refreshing scent that fills the bathroom.😊
My hope os that they hire people to keep stores clean. Sadly, many people have zero manners and destroy the stores. Also, I hope they'll kerp the stores stocked. We have probably 15 stores, and none of them will carry what influencers show. It's frustrating, so i stopped shopping there a long time ago. Plus, many times, it's just a better deal to go somewhere else
Thanks for the advice 😊
There really won’t be much point in wasting time to go to Dollar Tree anymore. I stopped buying their florals when the price increased to $1.25. Now, nothing in DT will be worth the price increase. Walmart will be a better option. I would say in the next few years Dollar Tree will no longer exist.
I have the bowl covers and I ABSOLUTELY love them!! So helpful!!
No way DT florals are better than Michaels. Not in any stores I have seen. Better to shop sales or use coupons at Michaels or Hobby Lobby.
They finally brought the Plus in the LOS ANGELES, CA area, about a month and half ago. Yes, much nicer selections.
When the US experienced an approximate 6-10% inflation DT goes up 25%. They are leaving the poor behind. Shameful.
Corporate Greed
Pure GREED