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In reply to the discussion: The Truth About Those Dollar Stores [View all]GoCubsGo
(32,103 posts)31. Yep. They're good for cleaning supplies and hair accessories, too.
I like their imported jellies and preserves, as well. They're the right quantity for one person, and have no weird ingredients like many of the supermarket brands have. The same goes for candy, cookies, and other treats. The dollar stores are a good place to go if you want to splurge, without having to buy a family-size package. And, yes. They're not always the best deal, otherwise, especially when it comes to other food products, like some of their canned goods and other grocery products.
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Bottom line is no matter what, people will find something to complain about,
jimfields33
Oct 2021
#12
I'm in San Antonio and you pretty much need a car here, even to get to a dollar stores
LeftInTX
Oct 2021
#53
The entire type of store was known as a "five and dime" from the depression forward...
hlthe2b
Oct 2021
#10
I like them, shop there weekly and know how to shop there as the article stresses.
Kaleva
Oct 2021
#33
It's a 24 mile round trip to DG. It's a 90 mile round trip to the bigger grocery stores.
Kaleva
Oct 2021
#36
My parents' place was west of Minocqua and east of Park Falls in Chequamegon Natl Forest
LeftInTX
Oct 2021
#64
I care for 2 feral kitties that survived the fire that hit our mobile home park...
MerryBlooms
Oct 2021
#41
I buy my stretch jeans, shorts and anklets from Family Dollar! Can't find these anywhere else!
LeftInTX
Oct 2021
#47
Dollar Tree is a great place to get hardcover books. Here are some other ideas
cinematicdiversions
Oct 2021
#58