18 ITEMS TO STOP BUYING AT DOLLAR TREE
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My dad is a widower and I think having the small sizes at Dollar Tree is a great option for us older folks who may have smaller households of one or two people. Yes, it is cheaper to buy in bulk, but not if it gets thrown out. Dad is not good about freezing leftovers, so the smaller sizes make great sense.
I've just done my Dad's shopping and specifically bought the really small tins of tuna. Yes its more per gram but one tin is perfect for his lunch. One of the bigger, standard tins is too much. He's not so mobile now and putting on weight would make that worse, so individual sized units are better.
@@rosacanisalbaThe Pouches of Tuna are so much Tastier. An there Cheaper at Walmart. I never buy the Can anymore. But to each their own.😊
Yes, agree. Smaller sizes are the best option for my widower father. The large amounts and waste cause him so much unnecessary stress.
💯 agree! I wish bigger stores like Kroger, Albertsons, Walmart and Target would stock single size food tins and packages. We are empty nesters and larger boxed foods go stale quickly in our house, we are judicious in what we buy in bulk now, mostly meats that we repackage into serving sizes for just the 2 of us and we then vacuum seal them and freeze them; we also buy fresh fruits and vegetables weekly instead of every 2 weeks and just what we need- the prepackaged ones are just o much and they go bad long before they get used, so we buy singles like apples, oranges, etc and lettuce and spinach and tomatoes and other fresh items like that for just what we need for the week. Everything has been so focused on bulk sizes the manufacturers have forgotten us singles and small households and we end up wasting food which means wasting money. So, all that said, that I do shop at Family Dollar, Dollar General, etc for the smaller size items like tuna and Cheerios because those smaller sizes do not produce waste and money over the long term.
@@jkp62 Exactly as you describe, that’s what my hubby and I do, and also in helping my father. It would be nice if the warehouses sold basic individual sized pantry items in bulk single servings, such as prepared rice and pasta dishes, soups and ready to reheat meals.
The company that makes Ticonderoga pencils is Dixon Ticonderoga. Those Dixon pencils are made by the same company. In fact the pencils used to say the full name Dixon Ticonderoga. So, the Dixon pencils will perform just as well.
I knew I had heard of Dixon pencils before, and that they were a good brand. -Kryste
All this....however, the brand was sold to a European conglomerate in the early 2000s. Not sure why they've seperated the Dixon & Ticonderoga names and that makes me wonder if they are the same quality these days.
Ticonderoga erasers are terrible though.
@@rn87mom94 exactly why I got Dixon over Ticonderoga
Yep...and I'm a pencil snob..lol..I'd color with rose art all day before I'd write with a crap pencil and Dixon does the trick. Still prefer Ticonderoga..Utsav smoother..but still 😉
For someone who is alone the smaller food is better as you dont waste. 😊
Definitely
I watched a grandma with her grandchildren in Dollar Tree and the joy those children got by each of them picking out their own small bag of cereal was worth it. Sometimes a treat is just that. And to these littles, they had the world. I loved watching it.
When we went to my grandparents they got the packages they used to sell with the little individual boxes of cereal and all diff kinds so we could pick what we wanted. It was so fun! Thanks for this reminder. I had totally forgotten it! ❤
I have also taken my grands to buy Christmas gifts for their parents…so funny what they choose…but so much fun
We use these smaller-size boxes when camping…. Perfect!
🥰 I agree.
I don’t buy any type of food product from the dollar tree.
The small journal is what my daughter keeps in her pocket for drawing and writing when her anxiety is getting to her. They are great for some things.
Yes, I love them for my hyperfixations when I'm at work. Lists that come in to my brain unbidden. I write down the random thought and get back to work.
Perfect purse size!
I agree. My grandson loves to journal/draw and write, so I will be buying them for him
I get the cheap "Tupperware " for people to take home leftovers . I never expect them back & I'm good with that! Lol😂
I do this too!!! 😂😂
Midwestern give away Tupperware is just reused cool whip, cottage cheese and lunch meat containers.😂
Nope buy rubbermaid yep freezes food leftovers great
@malloryb8821 us Southerns do the same thing! I have a bag of the cheap stuff along with those CoolWhip containers! Pull that bag out for every potluck! You go to Grandma's house, good luck finding the real butter tub!
Same
As a DT employee at our store the make up flies off the shelf. So no older stuff at all. Those pretzels are 🔥!!
I agree with you, I shop there a lot and I don't see the makeup sticking around long enough to be too old!
Other things to buy at Dollar Tree: Next year's wall calendars $1.25 vs. $10 at Walmart. Also serving platters and bowls!! Just last week I spent about $25 on plastic trays, bowl, tongs and ice scoops for my the hors d'oeuvres during the cocktail hour at my daughter's wedding!! If they got thrown away during clean up I didn't care, if they made them home great!!! They looked great and I didn't have to worry about them getting broke!!!
I bought a wall calendar there one year and it was so thin the sides folded down at the top. So I didn't buy another one there. Actually, our insurance company gives them away and they're fairly nice.
I used some of the plastic bowls, tongs, and cocktail forks at my sons wedding. No one knew the difference
Dixon pencils are a great quality pencil equal to Ticonderoga because they are made by the same company . Been buying Dixon for decades. The Crayola specialty crayons are cheapest at $tree (in my area of Canada at least), the regular ones you can always find on sale in August/September for back to school.
Came here to say the same thing about the pencils ✏️
My pencils actually say Dixon Ticonderoga on them. I honestly never noticed that before.
Didn’t know that about Dixon. Thanks for the tip!
Teacher here… agree on the Crayola crayons…. But you’re wrong on Dixon pencils. They are great.
Dixon pencils got me through High School and College. Just as good as Ticonderoga, erasers are better on Dixon.
Amen to the Ticonderoga pencils!
My husband told me one day he thought our 9-year-old needed to revisit his handwriting lessons. When I went and checked, I noticed he was using a Bic pencil and having to press very hard to write effectively. I had him switch pencils and he was fine. Just use Ticonderoga pencils!
As a teacher I say no to all dollar tree school supplies other than crayons or Dixon pencils. In fact, I’ve specifically asked for those brands for 20+ years of my 26 years of teaching. Dixon is made by Ticonderoga, best pencils on the market hands down. I used Dixon when I went to elementary and I graduated in 1993. Been around forever for a reason.
Dr. Dray is so awesome! She has multiple videos of going through the ingredients of skin care at dollar tree, walmart, walgreens and cvs. I love how she compares name brands like cerave with store brands. I know for some cerave is not expensive but I'm on a very tight budget so if the store brand is cheaper and has same active ingredients in the same percentages. I'm going for the store brand. Most dermatologist on UA-cam are always going on about uber expensive stuff. Dr. Dray is awesome in that she does both and gives honest feed back.
Yessss!!!! She’s the best 🙌🏼❤
LOVE dr dray dollar tree videos good on her for knowing many of us are on a budget!
For one person DT is a better option sometimes even if the unit price is a little higher. Less waste. For me DT is also on my route to/from work so I don’t have to drive anywhere else. I also have a bargain market in the same strip mall. I spend way less than traveling to Walmart.
Love Dr Dray. She reviews DT a lot.
Now that Dollar Tree has some premium items ($3 or $5), you really have to be careful that you don't assume everything is $1.25! My favorite item is the cards and I think they are still $1 or less. They keep promising to reduce other items back to $1, but I haven't seen that in our stores yet. If you buy sandwich meat, just save the containers instead of buying the cheap ones--hey they're basically free! I used to buy the jarred mushrooms, but now they've cut the size in about half and they come from China--that's a no thank you! I usually get the Amish pretzels--it's a great value.
All the Dollar Trees in my area that have added the Plus items have them in a specific aisle and everything is clearly marked.
The pink makeup remover towel that Hailey held up is my favorite! It is really soft and I use one every time I wear makeup. Great video on what items aren't worth it!
Those are great with micellar water!
I think you should do an "Empty Nester" grocery haul just for kicks. Now that It's just my Husband and I, we are loving the smaller purchases, and trying new things in the stores.
That is a great idea!
I agree with most of your items. I do get the 'tupperware' but not for myself (I use glass storage containers personally). I use the cheap plastic ones for sending food/leftovers with friends or my (adult) children to take home with them. That way I dont worry about getting my container back!
We’ve purchased a lot of those storage containers but they do not seal well over time. Tried using for my crafts and disappointed
@@susancook1448 exactly why i use them as 'disposables' and not for my good ones that I use on a regular basis!
The full size butter pretzels are an absolute YES! Those things are so expensive In regular stores and they are soooo good! ❤
We had a fire from a Walmart defective portable charger. Woke up with my bedroom full of smoke. Praise the Lord He woke me up just in time. Learned my lesson. We don't charge things at night
I’m a teacher and I couldn’t agree more with your comments about the cheap pencils and crayons. Ticonderoga and Crayola are the best. I choose quality over price when I can. 😊
I love it when your daughter is in these! Reminds me of a time, about a half a million years ago, when my daughter still lived at home and would watch your channel with me. Okay, that was only 3 or 4 years ago but she is married with a two year old now. Why does time fly like that!
The tiny journal is good as an assignment notebook for kids with an already full backpack. You can probably get a multi pack cheaper somewhere else though. I get next year's calendars there every year about this time. If you wait until january they are sold out of the good ones.
Size matters if you’re going on vacation, or camping, etc… (yes! I love the Classico, too!) but I find Dollar Tree sizes perfect for our fishing trips or microwave in-motel eating….
The Makeup Remover cloth dupe is actually very soft and good for washing your face. I use it with a gentle cleanser. Wash in a lingerie bag to protect and air dry. I have been very happy with mine and don’t worry about getting mascara on a $20 face washing cloth. 😮
I love those! I cut one in half and use half to apply toner and another half wrapped around my fingers as a powder puff---wash them out right in the sink and hang them up to dry for the next day.
That's how I use the reusable cotton pads. I love them
We like the Small can of Prego Alfredo sauce because we are feeding two & wind up throwing out half of the larger size jars.
Hunt's canned pasta sauce (which my husband and I like BETTER than many of the jar sauces), is $1.19 periodically at our local Kroeger store (Fred Meyer). We used to find it for 10/10 before the recent price increases, even during the pandemic.
Love it too !! Prefer it to other brands
The cooking concepts are a great option to have in your kitchen for babies and toddlers to play with while you cook. Cheap but they think they are using the same stuff as mama.
The snippets of your daughter are just cracking me up because she talks about the products exactly the same way you do 😂😂😂
I laughed at Hailey with the spring hair remover. I saw that at DT a couple months ago and had flashbacks to the EPILADY I got as a teen in the 80s … oh, the PAIN … 😂
Just got a meat masher about two months ago. Best thing I’ve done in a long time. Can’t believe I lived without one for almost 70years!!
Love your videos! Meant to comment ages ago on a taste test video. Mrs Freshley’s is made by Fowers Foods who makes Tastykake, Wonder, Canyon, Dave’s, Nature’s Own & more. They never seem as fresh as Little Debbie’s though. Toast-ems are the original pop ups. Pop Tarts came out a year later in 1964.
Wow, I didn’t know either of these facts! Great to know!
It’s Flowers Foods 😆 sorry
I agree they never taste as good or as fresh or as great quality as Little Debbie. I quit buying that brand.
I actually prefer the Toast-ems over Pop Tarts
Just say no to rose art! 🙅🙅🙅I learned this as a little kid. Crayola all the way.
Lmao say it louder for the kids in the back!!! 😂😂😂 it really is the worst
Also colorations crayons. They melt if the classroom is a little warm. Dollar tree brand crayons suck. They don't color well & snap easily. Plus they are thinner than crayola.
Well anymore crayola.crayons seem to be dull colors which is why most ppl go for rose arts cause the color is bright as heck..
Might as well throw the money in the trash than buy Rose Art.
Definitely learned at 5yrs
YESSSS I agree with you Christine 110%!!! Also lets add on there the tin foil. Garbage!! I bought some at DT and it tore waay too easily and if you can line your baking pans, it seeps right through. I do however recommend their dishes. I bought the blue plates and bowls with the swirl on them back in 2019 i think and still going strong today.
I bought some clear glass dishes, bowls, etc. about 10+ years ago from Dollar Tree because I just wanted a change and didn’t want to spend tons of money. Love these dishes!! I’ve also purchased several different ceramic bowls - same stuff that sells for more at Target!
@@sandybruce9092 oh yeah their dishes and glasses are great. Really amazed how long they've lasted.
Totally agree on the oven mitts and pot holders. They melt!!!
I live in Australia and I asked my husband if we could go to a dollar tree when we were in the states earlier this year. I looked everywhere for a meat masher and they didn't have any. So we went to the Walmart and got one for much more expensive. But I'm thankful for it. And hope it lasts a while. I haven't seen anything like them in Aus yet.
Hi! I love your channel! I am diabetic so I don't eat cereal, but I do buy the smaller bags of cereal at the Dollar Tree for when my grands come to visit! Not the best food for them, I know! They can have some and take any leftover home with them!
I was talking to a woman at Dollar General about pricing. I agreed that, yes, the items were cheaper, but they were also much smaller. I even showed her the difference in Cheez-Its (a 12 oz box vs a 24 oz box at Kroger for the same price!) I melted a spatula from DT into my frying pan, but it was an old frying pan, so not a big deal. The best knives, especially paring knives, are those ones from Grandma's drawer. No one knows where they came from, but they are THE BEST! I have two that are like 50 years old and still sharp.
My fave food I've bought at DT was a 8 pack of sandwich cookies. I just wanted a little sweet treat after lunch and thought, well, if it's not very good, I'll pitch them. They were YUM! 8 package with 6 cookies in a package. Two of each - chocolate with vanilla, vanilla with vanilla, vanilla with orange, vanilla with strawberry.
Coconut milk is so crazy expensive but dollar tree has the best price anywhere I’ve found! I only buy it there now!
I immediately followed you because I thought you were spot on about everything. Ticonderoga & Crayola are so much better than anything on the shelf. Kitchen products & makeup - completely agree also.
The best coloring pencils and #2 pencils are Staedtler in Canada.
Love your videos, Christine! Been watching every one for years-- thanks for your helpful, fun content. So enjoy your sense of humor! 😊❤
Thank you so much!
@@FrugalFitMomThank YOU for all you do! Love making your recipes and have used so many of your shopping tips. My pantries and freezers are stocked and I've been cooking almost everything from scratch now for the last few years. Your no-knead bread and granola have become permanent staples in my house. Thanks, too, for the inspiration to stay fit-- especially during the coldest months here in Minnesota. Appreciate you and all you do to produce your excellent, entertaining content. Thanks for keeping it so fun! Blessings to you and your family! ❤
'Dixon' pencils are a long-standing classic pencil! I'm over 75 here and well-familiar with the name. Dixon and Ticonderoga are one company now.
I like the tiny jars of stuff because I'm cooking for just me. Their tiny jars of minced garlic are great. Good video. ❤
Same! It’s just me and if I buy more I waste it
Is it Made in China?
Agreed! The batteries are cheap, but last only a few days! 😢 Went to Staples and paid more of course, but they are stronger and are still going strong 2 months later! And the items I use them in are on timers for everyday! 😊
I agree about the "meat masher"! I love that tool for breaking up the ground hamburger! Every time I use it I tell my husband that tool is the best tool in my kitchen. He thinks I'm nuts to be so excited about a kitchen tool. Lol!
I like to keep a "journal for ants" in my purse and on the kitchen table for notes and reminders because ADHD I think everyone can benefit from a handy dandy notebook but you can definitely pick up multi packs for a better price 😅
#adhdadvocate. they are helpful along with google calendar
I carry a notebook in my purse always! Impromptu notes to myself, reminders of things I keep forgetting to do/buy, ideas for a new (to me) recipe ideas, location for a thrift store I want to return to checkout because I just do not have time today. I also keep note pads next to my chair for recipes from UA-cam, grocery lists from sale adds, dinner ideas for several weeks out (waiting for ingyto go on sale).
Another ADHDer here. I have a million notebooks, notepads and journals - everywhere. The problem is I always forget to take the notes with me. I now use my phone. I always have that with me (phone, wallet, keys check everytime I leave,lol).
I also have taken to using the Notes app on my phone for just about everything because I can make checklists for morning routines, afternoon routines, weekly routines (check oil, clean out car, take out trash, etc.), Before bed routines, movies I want to watch, store-specific shopping lists, diy projects with sources listed for resources needed and where I can find instructions if necessary, gift list ideas for people as I think of them, to-do lists, etc. It has not only saved me a bunch of headaches, but it's also satisfying to check things off as I do them and then, at the end of the day, as part of my before bed routine, I uncheck all the recurring ones so I'm ready for the next day. This also gets me mentally prepared because I'm looking at my calendar for the next day and week and setting reminders on my calendar for whatever is coming up.
Adhder yes, I keep all kinds of notepads to lol even dollar trees.
I agree with you on pretty much everything you said. I tend to like the toy isle because I have little children yes they break easy, but their attention span lasts about as long as those toys, so I would rather buy a few little things to keep them busy rather then spend money on a good quality toy that is only gonna hold their attention for a little bit just for a quick fix or a bored day . I love that you put the Italian job ( I had a bad experience) in there. I laughed so hard. I love your videos. Thank you so much!
This confirms my shopping habit of just using DT for greeting cards and gift bags. I’ve never found much else that’s a really good buy.
I know the smaller sizes aren't great but being as I'm a single senior, the smaller ones work better for me. especially the cereal , as I'm not a big cereal eater. I see a lot of seniors shopping at our dollar tree because that's all they can afford. I bargain shop all the time but sometimes the smaller options are easier for me
Sometimes a small size is exactly what you need. I bought the little bags of cereal as a snack and it was perfect.
Also easier to get in and out of a dollar store as opposed to a huge WM or Kroger. Christine is still very young and she doesn't realize. My mom is on a walker and has issues going to huge stores. ❤ and yes the sizes are a convenience for seniors. Everything isn't always about the best deal. Sometimes when you are older and having a harder time, it's about feeding yourself in the easiest way possible!
@@dianasimplifiesit's that way for moms with little babies, too. I have a newborn and I also have a sensory disability so it is much easier to go to a Dollar Tree or General for most my needs. We save the big grocery trips for when my husband is home.
@@rocked13 I love the DGs! Where I live we are surrounded by them! They have good sales and digital coupons as well. ♥️
FYI The Classico jars are not approved for canning. Maybe if you’re steam canning, but never for pressure canning.
Yes, totally agree! Thanks for speaking up.
Agree about the Hunts Pasta Sauce. I just used it this week in two different dishes and it was perfectly fine.
hi Christine!
toys: my daughter likes Barbie dolls and any dolls that resemble Barbie dolls. we got her a Barbie-sized doll from DT, and the doll has a weird face so we started calling them "Darbie" dolls 😁
pencils: Dixon is the company that makes the Ticonderoga pencils (though, full disclosure, I had no idea that they made pencils that weren't Ticonderoga)
cereal: 100% agree on the cereal cups and the ziplock bags, but the DT by me will occasionally have full-size boxes for $1.25, usually it's seasonal ones that are now out of season (ex: Trix Fireworks which was released around 4th of July). they're still well within expiration dates! just a couple weeks ago my wife got a box of the Trix Fireworks and a box of "Disney 100".
I’m 100% a Crayola snob😂. I do use the large white padded mailers. I agree with all your don’t’s 😊❤😊
Padded mailers are cheaper at Walmart
I haven't bought Hunts in like a year or two (been making my own sauce) but it used to be my go to because it was like 49 cents!! Can't believe it's over a dollar now, that's crazy
As a heads up the Classico jars that say Atlas Mason on them are not actually canning safe, especially if you are pressure canning
Big thumbs up on most of your recommendations. I do like the tiny journals for specific purposes (not journalling, though). I bought one of those mitts years ago. HOLY COW did I burn my fingers! Now I stick with the ones I get at my supermarket etc (which has good sales on mitts/towels periodically).
One thing I do buy is Goya. The canned beans. For some reason the supermarkets here don’t carry them, and they are very high quality (and to me worth the price). So I do get those at DT.
I do like the kitchen towels. They are not the most plush, but for a pretty, seasonal design the price is great. One thing I’ve done is get the seasonal cloth placemats, stuff with pillow stuffing from Walmart, Velcro them together, and you have a really lovely pillow for cheap.
Such a fun video, as always! Thanks!
Great information! I do buy the serving utensils for carry in meals. Then I don't have to worry about bringing them home!
I bought a child's play set of a mini broom and dust pan. I put it in my car when I have a small mess to clean up.
I so totally agree with the rose art crayons. My Mom was a teacher and she always put “Not Rose Art Crayons” on her supply list for school. I learned the hard way on the pencils. I actually agree with most of what you said. I would have had so many other things as well.
Wow - I use a bunch of these products and have great results - the potholders work well for me too.
Yes! I love Dr. Dray! Thank you for calling her out!!
Loveee the tycon pencils!! I’m left handed and regular pencils hurt me hand when I’m trying to write!! My son who I’m now homeschooling loves them too and it’s way easier for us BOTH to work on things! Love their round pencils!
I love Dr. Dray as well! Love her DT videos! Love yours too! So I took your word for it on the DT “thin mints” and I’ll never go back to Girl Scouts! This list of 18 items not to buy is pretty solid though! You’d be so proud of me…a local name brand store had their Halloween cereal (count chocula, boo berry, and Frankenberry) for $49/box!!!!!! I had to try multiple stores to find any but I managed to get some emergency cereal for practically free! 😂
I've seen reviews of Dollar Tree potholders and mitts that say, "they're too thin," but only AFTER I had already bought them for my house. New? Yup, too thin. After a run (or two) through the washing machine? That fluffs 'em up and I've been using them ever since. I think they're compacted for shipping and need to be run through the washing machine to fluff them back up, then they'll be fine.
I snatch up the little Alfredo sauces. That size is perfect for a single meal, or double if you go thinner. It's near impossible to find full size jars at stores for less than $5. Don't ruin my ego with math and facts, but, I swear they so much cheaper in small cans.
That's such a good deal for the ticonderoga pencils! Perfect for if you have a test that requires them. I know I never used #2 pencils otherwise. Sometimes smaller sizes are good, especially if it's just you or you and your partner.
My gray meat masher came apart. I love that it has five fins so I just super glued it. The food doesn’t go all the way up so it’s ok. I loooove it!!!
The large zip ties are garbage!!! Everyone snapped.
Our back to school list specifically says Ticonderoga pencils. Teachers KNOW. The frustration of a cheaper, softer wood pencil that won’t sharpen is real.
Thanks for video! Hear hear on meat tool, every time I use it, alswyas say to myself “ how have I not used this sooner”😊😊😊Hailey did great in video. Take Care
I ❤️ Dollar Tree, especially for their cleaning products, like dish soap, fabric sheets, etc p
If you have Staples stores in your area, every year they have great sales on back-to-school items that are usually better than anywhere. I always buy pens, notebooks, etc. for myself.
And I totally agree about consulting with Dr. Dray regarding potential DT derm purchases. I only buy stuff she endorses. (There’s an eye cream that I find to be pretty darn good that she ok’d and I’ve now bought multiple times … )
ALWAYS test skin products!. I had a bad reaction to some dollar tree make up towelettes. Fortunately the burning rash happened on my knee (test) area. That could have been an emergency room visit and dangerous to my vision.
Red/Pink Elf lip stick on the green gremlin was scary!😂
Actually I still have a dollar tree knife that I bought when we were first married more than 20 ago. It’s not quite like the ones you showed, it does have a full tang and I have to sharpen it at least once a year.
I love the Hailey and Christine show!🎉
I learned about the crummy batteries at the dollar tree the hard way…. 😢. Worked for about 1/2 an hour.
I always use the batteries for our remote controls they last forever
As a teacher and activities director of a state park, Crayola and Elmore's. I have to be brand loyal there. The Jot glue sticks dry out within a month or so. Love the video. Our DT went to the $5 stuff. It is so cool. A lot of good items for $1.25-$5. Love this store. And some of the kitchen towels are weird. Like it doesn't wipe your hands, they smear water, or something. I DO NOT like them, Sam I am.
Yes I bought a couple of those cute dish towels and they are microfiber and don’t absorb water at all!! Lesson learned
I bought one of those knives, the one you first talked about, just for a test to see if it's worth the five quarters. I actually thought it wasn't bad. Now, I do have a knife sharpener and like to run it through there on occasion but I was pretty impressed, considering.
I purchase the DT plastic food containers that have a screw on lids. They come in 2 or 3 for $1.25. They are awesome.
I so agree about those DT batteries, better to spend a bit more for longer lasting bateries
Love Dr. Dray!
Dixon makes ticonderoga, so I might test the dixon pencils too. (yeah, a teacher) Also, I live alone so sometimes the smaller sizes are better, but I don't get smaller of everything, some stuff keeps okay and that stuff I do buy in bigger sizes.
Yes, I agree with you on the quilaty of the don’t buy junk. Love yr jacket, n thx, well done. Enjoy yr weekend.😊
DIXON MAKES TICONDEROGA‼️ I found out this during back to school supplies shopping.
-An Educator
Are Dixon pencils the same as Ticonderoga? The company offers a number of brands, with one of the most well-known being Ticonderoga: the yellow No. 2 pencil known for its distinctive green and yellow ferrule. Other brands include Dixon and Oriole pencils, Dixon Industrial products, Prang school and art supplies, and Lyra and Pacon art products.
Agreed on the pencils and the crayons. As a teacher I am definitely a brand snob. Ticonderoga and Crayola all the way 🙌
Agree with you on crayola… but Dixon makes Ticonderoga pencils… may be ok!
Okay I have been using the stainless steel dollar tree knives for a year and they have held up even though I put them in the dishwasher which I know is a no-no. I have the big one you’re holding with the black handle and a smaller one with a steel handle that I don’t see at your store. They’re the only 2 knives I own and cook daily with them, sharpen them weekly, and they’ve been surprisingly sturdy!
Dixon is a huge brand of pencils …. My school had them growing up, back when schools supplied the school supplies … Dixon was pretty awesome in the 70s
I'm so excited about another shopping video from you this week!!!🎉🎉🎉
I'm hoping for some new cooking videos soon 😊 So glad to see Hailey is with you, too!
I totally agree. I like to pick up the chocolate mint cookies that’s like the Girl Scouts. They are so good. Love 💕 and Hugs. ❤❤❤ Great video. You are a hoot and so is your daughter. She’s cute as a penny, like my grandpa used to say.
I love when Hailey is in your videos! 🙂
I’m a snob with the crayons as will as the pencils. I loved Dixon when I was in grade school. The lead is like the good pencils.
Agreed, Crayola is thee superior crayon! 😂
When I was in school the only choice of pencils was Ticonderoga! No knock offs. Oh the good old days. 😊
The best thing I got from culinary school were my set of knives. I was issued a set of messermeister and still going strong 15 years later.
The Hunts pasta sauce is really good- I find it super cheap at the grocery store too.
I love these videos to see if we share the same opinions 😆 I like the DT cereal for one off monthly cravings when I know I won't finish a regular box, otherwise I don't food shop here.
I pick up those 2 pack containers for trips usually and I'm notorious for forgetting them afterwards so it's really just a sacrifice for the trash 😅
Totally agree on all the dos an donts!!!! Very entertaining!!
Love your show. Thank you for pointed out items that may not work that well. Very good info. Thank you very much.
I absolutely agree 💯% do NOT buy almost anything that you eat or absorb through your skin at Dollar Tree or most other cheapy stores! The chemicals in things like tooth paste can be dangerous. Saw a 20/20 (I think...) episode about this!!
Fluoride is toxic
I read labels on everything from everywhere.
I used the facial hair remover that the young lady showed the camera and it hurt so bad and I am one who gets my eyebrows waxed and don't flinch. I rolled that thing over one hair on my chin and just about passed out from the pain. After I collected myself, I walked right to my trashcan and dropped it in!