There are a million and one different things you can do with dollar store items, but this is a round-up of 27 of the best dollar store craft ideas. Some are fun kids crafts, some are decorating and DIY ideas for your home, and some are just for fun!
Chantelle found a few deals at Dollarama in Edmonton, Alberta!
Assorted cookie cutter sets were $3, and there were lots of themes to choose from.
This castle cupcake stand was priced at $3. There was also a pirate themed cupcake stand.
Wolverine and Captain America masks for Halloween were also priced at just $3.
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Vivian found a bunch of great deals at her local Dollarama in Markham, Ontario!
Tubes of Colgate Total toothpaste was just $2.
Cupboard organizers were $2 (regular $7-$10 at other stores).
The Dust Blaster (compressed air) was priced at $3.
3D motion iPhone cases were only $2.
Laptop sleeves were $3 (waterproof exterior).
Add privacy to your windows with $2 window clings.
Quaker oatmeal was just $2!
A bottle of Visine was only $3 (regular $6.97 at Walmart).
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Eating healthy is important. We all know that. But it can also be expensive, so it’s great to know of some inexpensive places to buy healthy food.
One unlikely and surprising place is actually the dollar store. Believe it or not, there are healthy name-brand foods that can be found at Dollarama. Here is a list of some food items I found at my store:
Though perhaps high in sugar, granola bars are a healthy alternative to many other candy bars and snacks. My dollar store even had Quaker Chewy brand granola bars for $2.
I was impressed with the two brand names for canned vegetables found at Dollarama. Both Aylmer and Primo had a variety of canned tomatoes!
There were many, many different types and brands of soup available. I was impressed to see a few Heinz soups. The Heinz tomato soup cans were 2 for $1. Primo soups were also available. Campbell’s spaghetti was available in the same section.
Applesauce packaged in individual serving sizes make great lunch snacks. Mott’s Fruitsations were available in a few different flavours for $1.50 for 6 cups (cheaper than places like Walmart!).
There were many different brands of tomato sauce and pasta sauce at Dollarama. I was impressed to see many different kinds of Primo.
Uncle Ben’s Fast and Fancy rice was available for just $1. There were many kinds to choose from. Rice makes a great and inexpensive side dish to many meals. I like the Uncle Ben’s brand and love how quickly it can be cooked.
I had no idea Betty Crocker Mashed Potatoes were sold at Dollarama. I’m not really a fan of the packaged potatoes, but do acknowledge how quick and convenient they are.
PowerBar protein bars were located beneath the granola bars. I’m not sure of this is regularly stocked or if it’s a once in awhile item, but $1.50 per bar is a good price for this item (unless of course you have a coupon).
Though not really healthy, these can be used to disguise healthy food to get your kiddos to eat them! Heinz BBQ sauce was available in many varieties for $1.25. French’s Mustard was another good find!
When looking for healthy foods at the dollar store, it’s important to keep in mind a few things. First of all, remember the sizes may be smaller than at the regular grocery store - so don’t get tricked thinking something is a great deal when it’s really only a smaller size. Always do price comparisons.
Second of all, watch for added salt and sugar. This is generally added to give foods a longer shelf life and make it taste better - but makes it much less healthy. Finally, consider buying items with less packaging. Generally, if an item has more packaging (like being wrapped in individual sizes) it will be more expensive.
Putting the food into containers and wrappers yourself can save you significant money in the long run.
It’s amazing what you can find when you look for it. I went to the dollar store looking for healthy food, wondering if there would be more than a few canned tomatoes. I was very impressed with my findings! My dollar store seemed to have plenty of stock and cans without dings or dents.
I was also impressed with all of the name brands. Well worth the trip!
Angela found this pack of cards from Carlton Cards at her local Dollarama in Renfrew, Ontario.
Just $2 for a pack of cards - these usually cost at least double if you purchased them from Carlton Cards directly!
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Chantelle found some great Dollarama deals in Edmonton, Alberta recently!
First, this set of His & Her’s bathroom hooks were only $3.
There were a few different Marvel toys, as well, for just $2.50 each!
She also found a kids’ cutlery set for $1, to which she says “this item is not very spectacular in itself, but I have bought them before because they are the perfect size to hold packages of Mum mum’s and stop them from being crushed in the diaper bag!”.
This giant LED light bulb lamp was just $3. Chantelle says it makes a great night light for her kids!
Finally, a universal USB car socket charger for just $2.
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There are many uses for a candy dish. They come in handy for organizing so many different things! From candy, to bathroom supplies, to dishwasher tabs, and much more. Use candy dishes all over your home to get organized!
