I am a pro at stretching a dollar, scrimping on the grocery bill, making dinner out of what’s in the cabinets. We wear hand-me overs, hand-me downs and last year’s pants, calling them capris. But sometimes it’s nice to go on a shopping spree. So yesterday, the kids and I hit the dollar store for a few needs and wants.
We found something for everyone:
1 hairbrush
1 fabric headband
1 rubber ball
2 hair clips
4 barrettes
4 plastic fighter jets
5 bungee cords
6 sponges
90 miniature Army men
Total cost: $10.63
My hair is brushed and out of my face. My older daughter’s hair is pulled back out of her face. Dishes have been washed. Tarps secured. Battles set up and played out. Games of catch played. Success!
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I heart dollar stores.
Impressive. The Dollar Store, I’ve found, can be your best friend just when you need it the most.
I’m hitting the dollar store the next time the boys get their allowance and want to spend, spend, spend! Thanks for the inspiration!
I just stumbled across your blog. I love it! I’m going to poke around, I promise to put everything back where I found it!
I, too, am thrifty. My little guy wears clothes that have been passed down from his cousin and looks stinkin’ cute!
I, often, hit up dollar stores to stock up on toothbrushes, barrettes, and toys. The best place, ever!
Did the Army men get their hair done, too?? =>
Sweet, sweet bargains. Come to mama. Love them.
I love the dollar store. I’m always amazed by what I can find in there. So many, many cheap treasures.
You got a lot out of your $10! Gotta love the dollar store.
Teachers love the Dollar Store too! So many goodies for the treasure chest!! And nothing makes motherhood bribery affordable like the Dollar Store, huh?
Please don’t tell my kid you took yours to the $ store. He’s been begging to go … and, yes, 80 million army men is an item on his list. Perhaps I’ll brave the wilds tomorrow. Perhaps.