Tasty! Kitchen necessities for less at the dollar store
Filed under: Bargains, Food, Shopping, Economizer
While browsing in the housewares section of my local Walmart recently, a few things caught my eye, not because they were unique but because I had seen the same things at the dollar store. I realized that just buying one each of the five items mentioned below, one could save $12.91, and much more if you were to buy multiples.
So let's see how buying kitchen gadgets at the dollar store stacks up...
Micro-wave splatter cover -- I've been using my dollar store micro-wave splatter cover for years with no complaints and I only paid a buck for it. At Walmart you'll pay $3.22 and the only difference is the Walmart cover has a brand name attached to it along with a raised handle to grab onto instead of just finger holes. Are either of those things worth $2.22 to anyone?
Clear glass mugs -- A 16 oz. mug costs $4.15 at Walmart. Irish coffee mugs, which also happen to be just the right size for making a packet of hot chocolate are $2.29 each at Walmart. By opting for the dollar store mugs, you can save $3.15 for the larger mug and $1.29 for the smaller one. That's a total of $4.44, money you could be using to buy your favorite ground coffee or hot chocolate.
Clear glass dinner or side plates -- This style of plate, either the larger dinner plate or the side plate, is $1.37 at Walmart. If you're buying a few pieces, 37 cents can add up real quick so get them at the dollar store, instead. For example, if you want eight each of the dinner and side plates, you will be paying $21.92. The same 16 plates from the dollar store would only cost $16. Use the $5.92 saved to help fill those plates.
Clear glass bowls -- These 5.75-inch bowls are $1.55 each at Walmart. Save .55 cents each by getting them at the dollar store. Both bowls come from the same manufacturer in Mexico.
Large glass cutting board -- The ones at Walmart cost $8.33, I got the exact same thing for $2 at my local dollar store. That's a significant savings of $6.33; a lot of cabbage or cucumber or tomatoes.
Marlene Alexander is a freelance writer and dollar store diva. She writes home decorating ideas and tips using only items from the dollar store.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
8-25-2009 @ 10:47PM
mlp said...
at the dollar store during each different season, you can change your table design for as little as $20.00, for place settings for 4.
Plates, wine glasses, salad plates, soup bowls. Now if you opt for placemats ad or napkins, then there is another $8.00. I am not all that crazy about their linens, but then again if you look closely they can be very nice. Otherwise to add linens, go to Walmart, Kmart, or Target. They are a little more exepnsive (around 2.50 for place mat and 1.00 for napkins.) You can always get some a nice centerpiece ($4-$5) and napkin rings (.50 to 1.00 each). So the total for a complete table setting for 4 with all the trimmings could be less than $40.00, if you are a good and comparison shopper. I have done this many times, and the table always looks beautiful.
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8-26-2009 @ 7:40AM
Allyn said...
It's just a matter of surveying the shopping choices you have in your local. I take a trip to most all the stores I shop at once a year and buy nothing. I just compare prices. Then when I need something in particular I go to the store that has the best prices. The dollar stores have toothpaste for 99cents but Walmart has it for 87, same for some cookies. Dollar store 99 walmart 97. But I get my frozen veggies at the dollar store. Milk always at a drugstore as they most always carry it as a loss leader. I also shop when on the way home from some other activity such as going out for breakfast with friends. I rarely make a trip solely to shop for groceries.
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8-26-2009 @ 1:55PM
Tara Kuczykowski said...
Great finds! I love shopping at dollar stores.
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9-02-2009 @ 7:21PM
Cynthia said...
I recently purchased some nice greeting cards for $.50 each. What a savings over any store! Stock up on these and you will be glad you did instead of running out and paying between 2.29 and 4.95 for 1 card!!
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