Partnered post with Dollar Tree. All opinions are mine.
I’m a very practical shopper, and like many, some, all or none of you, I live within a modest budget. I go into a store looking for a particular thing and if they have it, I buy it and then leave. If they don’t have it, I just leave.
Some stores I stay a little longer than others though — Dollar Tree. I mean come on… everything’s a buck. That requires looking!
My most recent trip into Dollar Tree had me searching for simple organization solutions. I may have it all on lock in my brain, but my house is another matter entirely.
I found this magnetic dry erase board in the home office section. This was an essential one dollar purchase!
I like to keep it on the side of my fridge because it nags me every time I go into the kitchen, and who doesn’t love to be nagged?
Since I have a way of stacking, shoving, and cramming things, my desk drawers are pure chaos. A simple change like adding a pencil cup and a paper clip holder to the top of my desk cuts down on some of those manic search and rescue missions.
I also picked up this little file folder because throwing coupons into a drawer the way I do is stupid! This chunky pink file is easy to spot and now holds all of my free product coupons. (The freebies are the only ones I use anymore.)
This is my new brainstorm box. I have notes in my phone, notes on scrap paper and notes on my hand and it’s a system that’s broken. So now I transfer my blog ideas to an index card, and I gradually flesh it all out in outline form as things come to me.
So far, so good.
I spotted all these food storage containers in the kitchen section (which is massive, by the way). Since I make a lot of recipes for the blog and can’t possibly eat everything at once, I portion and freeze a ton of it.
Six chili dinners ready to freeze!
There are oodles and oodles of storage containers in Dollar Tree. OooooOOOdles! Some are functional in design but I’m drawn to the more colorful options. Did I mention there are TONS of them in the store?
This little bucket stores all of my remotes together in one place, and I’m so glad I chose a bright red. The color pops out at me so much, and it’s a visual reminder to put the remotes back in their happy new home. (I’m actually following the rules!)
I stumbled across this folding toothbrush and had.to.have.it. I’m so tired of using the wrap-it-in-tissue method of storage. I was using those snap together tubes before the tissue wrap, but the insides were secretly hiding mildew and icky ickington bits.
( I realize this isn’t exactly organization, but oh well. They have an enormous section of personal care items that can’t be ignored when shopping there.)
And finally, when I found this over the door hook, I felt like I’d reached the top of Mt. Organization. I know it’s just a simple plastic hook (with a grippy surface for cling power), but it makes me happy!
I can hang my giant fuzzy pink robe on it (and I do), or I can hang my bath towels up to dry after showering. (I do that too.) This is a $1 purchase of joy!
I’m definitely not one for buying stuff just because it’s inexpensive, but when the price of everything in the store is only $1, it’s so worth wandering through the aisles to see if there’s something to help make life easier!
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Tell me about your favorite Dollar Tree finds. What should I look for next time I go shopping?
Crystal @ Simply Being Mommy.com says
I love that everything is a dollar! Lots of great finds. Hope it helps you to be more organized and productive.
Ashley says
I always find some of the best deals at the Dollar Tree. It’s also a fun place to take my preschooler as a reward for good behavior. She loves being able to do a little shopping.
Kira says
The dollar store is a goldmine of interesting finds and so affordable especially in these economy
Kathleen says
LOL I love your travel toothbrush method. 🙂 I am a huge fan of the Dollar Tree, I just redid both our pantries and our cleaning supplies under the sink with organizing items I bought there. Love them!
Mickey says
I love, love, love Dollar Tree!
Whenever we have holidays or crafts or organization projects coming up, it’s the first place I head. I’m always finding awesome stuff there.
Stefanie says
I need to check my Dollar Tree for cereal containers. I like shopping there for holiday items,
Ty @ Mama of 3 Munchkins says
I love the idea of putting all of the remotes in a small bucket, how clever!
Vanessa: thequeenofswag says
Who knew you could get so many great things at the Dollar Tree. I love the tooth brush. I used to wrap mine in tissue too!
Chrishelle says
I did not realize Dollar Tree had so many great organizational products. I definitely could use a few more plastic food storage pieces. I will also be doing a lot of traveling this year so I do need a better toothbrush case. I too do the wrap it in a tissue or paper towel trick.
Shell Feis says
I’m stealing so many of these ideas! I was already on the lookout for a coupon holder & dry erase board {and for $1?!} but now I’m totally getting a brainstorm box & a remote bucket!
Jenn says
Fab! We often make trips to Dollar Tree on rainy or cold days to look for things to keep the kids busy. Never thought about letting them organize my home!
Heather @ Frugal Southern Living says
Great post! I LOVE the Dollar Tree and have been considering doing a similar post myself.. great tips that I will definitely be checking out.. PS – my travel toothbrush is currently wrapped up like your old way too 🙂
Lisa Trudell says
Those are such great finds. I love stores like that. As I wander the aisles, I keep thinking I have plans for everything but then change my mind because I think I have something else at home that would work. I am going to have to try some of these. I particularly like your comment box since I can throw it in my purse.
Jennifer Bullock {MommyBKnowsBest} says
I love organization! And the funny thing is that’s how we travel with our toothbrushes too.
Stefani says
I love my Dollar Tree. I have to make sure to not go there too often though because I can never go in there and buy just what I went there for. It usually comes out to at least a few other things I want to grab.
Cara @ Craftdictator says
I need one of the TV changer holders for every room! These are such good ideas and they are budget friendly! Thanks for sharing!
Jennifer Brown says
I love Dollar tree. I have mugs for every season and hair ties all over the house just because they are a dollar.
Buddy Garrett says
I shopped at Dollar Tree when our daughter was in school. They always had lots of things for school.
Michelle G. says
I love finding items I would purchase else where for only $1 at the Dollar Tree! They have just about everything these days and if it’s something that I was planning on getting else where but paying more than it is definitely worth the trip.
Lily Kwan says
Great organization solutions! I like getting cereal at Dollar Tree.
laurie says
I love shopping at the dollor tree store they have everything you need and especially for valentines day decorations and everything you need
April says
I have to tell you that I LOVE the dollar tree! Love it! I shop there weekly. In fact, I’m getting ready to have a dollar tree shopping challenge petty soon. Great post!
Jamie says
I love love love our dollar tree and it’s literally down the street…i love the aluminum 9×13 tins, their baskets and well almost everything!
Richard Hicks says
I have got to check them out. They have some nice things to organize with and a good price
Autumn says
It looks like you found some great home organization products at Dollar Tree! I love that door hook especially. I can’t spend too long in that store because my mind just goes crazy with the possibilities 🙂
Tom Bellamy says
I buy our birthday cards from Dollar Tree to save money.
Cassie @ Southeast by Midwest says
I actually just went to Dollar Tree and spent about $40 and came out with so MUCH stuff!! I love their Valentines decorations!
rayraycartucci says
I love that store. Dollar Tree always has the best coloring books and stuff my kid likes. I went there today.
Secret Agent Woman says
” like many, some, all or none of you” is the perfect cover-all-possibilities sentence.
I admit, the Dollar tree is fun. I never go looking for a particular thing, it’s more like what serendipitous finds will there be?
Danielle says
Oh my gosh, I am such a fanatic about organizational items from the dollar store. Especially those colored file folders, maybe I’m crazy, but something about them just makes me happy!
Wendy Bottrell says
All great ideas. I did like the tooth brush holder. Will have to check for that the next time in the Dollar Store!
Melanie says
Dollar tree is a magical place! I find all kinds of things there that help throughout the home! Plus it’s a great place to pick up supplies for school
Chelle @ oh just stop already says
The Dollar Tree is heaven. I’m always in there restocking my gym bag, picking up little things for crafts for the kids, home movie night candy stashes.
Jennifer says
The Dollar Tree is my best friend when it comes to home goods! I find so many nifty things there that help me around the house!
CrazyMom a/k/a Melanie says
I love strolling my local DollarTree always find awesome things for well.. a buck.. thanks for a few great ideas, especially the Toothbrush one will come in handy when we travel this summer…
teresa mccluskey says
Dollar tree has everything I shop there alot! Favorite store ever!!
Donna says
The Dollar Tree is one of my favorite places ever! I always find such great little (and not so little) treasures!
Mistee Dawn says
My fave finds are usually all for my daughter. Notebook, crayons, pencils, coloring books, etc. They also have a ton of great snacks. lol
Danielle @ We Have It All says
I didn’t realize Dollar Tree had such great organization stuff. I could use a bunch of those hooks for sure!
kathy pease says
I don’t think we have one in my area but I wish we did I would go nuts in there.
Anne - Mommy Has to Work says
I love the Dollar Tree! I need some desk organization so I’m going to head there soon!
Ashley Gill says
I love the Dollar Tree! We have a wonderful relationship! I am headed there in a few days to pick up a calendar to help get organized.. This year will be organized!!!! DANG IT!
Paige says
I LOVE the dollar tree. They have such handy stuff! They always have an amazing selection of stuff to choose from for organizing.
Mama to 5 BLessings says
Love the Dollar Tree, I get so many resources there for my homeschooling!
Megan @ All That Glitters says
I love that toothbrush idea! I’ll have to check it out!
[email protected] Food Ramblings says
dollar tree is great for organizational supplies!!!
cassandra says
I have found a bunch of cute little things to decorate the home with especially around holiday times that are so inexpensive. People give me compliments all the time and are surprised I bought it at the Dollar Tree. That place is awesome!!
Cassie says
I love the Dollar Store. The It Works product they sell is amazing when cleaning toilets! And I love looking through everything and finding an onject that sparks a craft idea.
amanda mcmahon says
They have a good variety if storage and organizing things
Kelsey Apley says
I love how you found some really cute items to organize your desk!!! I really need to get organized, my closets throughout the house are overflowing!! I love Dollar Tree, I wish we had one in our town.. cause I would be there ALL the time!!
LyndaS says
I love that everything really is a dollar. I hate when stores call themselves a “dollar store” and when you go in you see things for $5 and $10.
I think my best finds revolve around food plating. As in giving-food-to-friends plating. You don’t have to worry about getting platters back when you only spend $1.
kay adeola says
Dollar tree sounds like a great place over here we have poundland or the 99p store which i always use as they have so many things for next to nothing :-).
Colleen says
I love Dollar Tree you can find such good for little things.
Jennifer B says
I love Dollar Tree!They have so many great things to help get my house organized!
Janeane Davis says
Dollar tree is a great place to shop for organizational tools. There is always a great selection and teh price is amazing.
April V. says
I love finding little gifts for my niece to enjoy – little puzzles, coloring books, crayons. I also like looking over their holiday card and wrapping section for pretty ribbons for use in decorating or emergency cards for that birthday you almost forgot. And of course, since I have to wear sunglasses every day and they often get lost or broken or accidentally left at home, I buy sunglasses there. I keep one in the car and two at home at all times.
Lorayne Gothard says
I have bought some of the exact same things you have at Dollar Tree!! You can shop smart and still get good products and great deals!!
G.s. Marjara says
Dollar tree kind shops are gaining popularity these days but some how am not much comfortable with them. I feel they sell some cheep quality in between but if a buyer is vigilant can make good deals out of their offer.
Sue Hull says
Dollar Tree is my fave store. I have to get me a few of those hooks. Those would help me organize my clothes that I hang over whatever is available.Lol! Thank you for sharing 🙂
Pam says
I haven’t been in a dollar store in a long time but it looks like I should check them out after reading your post. You found lots of great items and I could use too.
Tammilee T says
I love Dollar Tree! I am there at least twice a week picking up things we need.
Kim Miller says
You just proved that organizing doesn’t HAVE to be expensive! These are great finds at the Dollar store, and they work just as well as the fancy-schmancy expensive places.
Pauline C. @ TwelveSkip.com says
You seem so organized! We do have a dollar store here in Canada and we buy almost everything there! 🙂
Brittnei says
I laughed at the toothbrush one because I need to get a cover for when I travel hehe. I tend to use foil for mine haha. So many nifty things you can buy to make your life a little easier right at the dollar store!
Nita says
I love Dollar Tree. I have been couponing since last year and I always buy newspapers there because I only pay $1 instead $$ in the regular stores.
Janel says
That is an awesome tip!! I quit buying the paper as my $1 preview ran out!
TerriAnn @ Driving Mama says
Wow, you got a ton of great stuff! BTW, you’re going to love the folding toothbrush – I love mine 🙂
Wood Arts Universe says
I am planning to go there next week . I like your door hook… easy to hang the towel and other stuff!!!
Thanks for sharing
Liza @ Views From the 'Ville says
Apparently I need to visit the Dollar Tree soon! It’s been a long time since I’ve been there, but I’d love to add some of their items to my organization plans for this year.
Lisa says
I’ll have ot check out my local Dollar Tree!
Chubskulit Rose says
I like organizing and dollar tree provides inexpensive things that we can use. I love the idea of freezing the chili.
Kristin Wheeler (@MamaLuvsBooks) says
I love little places to organize things!!!
Megan @ That Neat Blog says
I so need to get organized. Being able to save money in the process is a big plus!!
Jessica says
I love the current toothbrush traveling method, LOL. That is something I would do. I have yet to find the cap to my toothbrush after I purchased the cover a year ago! I love the Dollar Tree. I always find little treasures in there especially during the holidays. It always amazes me that you can find the same things there that you buy at a grocery store for 75% less.
Mellisa says
I love Dollar Tree!! They just opened one up right by my house so now I can shop there anytime I like.
Jaime says
When I’m planning birthday parties, I generally hit up the Dollar Tree. You can’t beat it! I bought SO many items that were Sesame Street-themed last year for my son’s second birthday!
Cara says
I love love love the Dollar Tree! I can’t get out of there without a basket full of goodies! These are great organization solutions! I’m gong to have to check out my local Dollar Tree!
Robin Gagnon says
I need to stop in Dollar Tree and pick up a few things.
Kristin Sumner says
I need more hooks for out coats and jackets. Having kids- these break easily, BUT for $1 who could complain about that! Thanks for the awesome tips and finds!
Jennifer says
That’s so awesome! I can relate to your toothbrush travel method. Oh and we NEED one of those hooks on our door!!
Elizabeth Copeland says
Some of them are simple lifehacks I suppose. I am also a devoted Dollar Tree customer. They have some really awesome stuff there. I like the little packs of postits and postit flags. They also have some decent drawing paper/watercolor paper for the kids.
Liisi Carr says
I love the Dollar Tree, my husband thinks that I am personally supplying their fees because I can’t stay away. I go there for all holidays, craft for play dates, birthday parties!
[email protected] says
I love Dollar Tree. I get so many things to organize my house there.
Lean S says
I always like finding surprising or useful things when I browse the dollar tree. Speaking of traveling accessories, I found some nice travel liquid containers for my beauty products I could take on a plane with me, and I couldn’t find those anywhere else nearby.
Aisha Kristine Chong says
This is actually perfect and so handy to organized things – totally need it myself.
Karen @TheMissingNiche says
I’ll tell you what, I always find great stuff at the Dollar Store. Especially when it comes to organization items. We have tons of bins we have gotten there over the years!
Jennifer W says
Great ideas. We just bought a few items from there for a project we are working on. I love going there for lots of things.
Jaymi f says
These are great! My favorite dollar store find was cork boards that I’ve put inside my cupboards as a hidden pin board
Kungphoo says
My wife is like you, she loves the shopping hunt.. And if she can get a deal somewhere and organize at the same time, she is a happy women.
Cynthia L says
I am in love with the Dollar Tree! You really got some great organizing items and I know you didn’t pay a lot of money!
Kathy Balman says
I love dollar tree. We are headed there Friday. My kids loved the mexican jumping beans we got a few months ago.
brett says
i go through food containers like nobodys business. love getting some at dollar tree!
Kisa says
I love our local Dollar Tree as well! We have lots of plastic ware we use too. I pack a portion of dinner away for my S/O to have at work the next day!
I need to look for the over door hook, that’d be great for me to actually hang up my hoodies!
Jessica @FusedLife says
It looks like you are really getting organized! And all of it so inexpensive!
Amy Desrosiers says
I love Dollar Tree for makeup! Sometimes they have hit items and brands names!
Ave says
I love the little bucket for remotes and also the toothbrush! Wish we had Dollar Tree here in Spain too!
melissa says
We love our Dollar Tree! We buy so much there!
noelle d says
I have recently started going to dollar tree… and i love it… I need to go and look for the food storage containers 🙂
thanks for the heads up
sandra davis says
i just love our dollar tree here. always find some useful things there
Jenn says
Wow I didn’t realize how many valuable things you can find at the dollar tree! I’m excited as we have one opening in my neighbourhood! It will be a nice alternative to our Dollerama!! I love shopping in a dollar store but never spend just a dollar!
Pam says
I love shopping at Dollar Tree, they have so many good quality and useful items- and a great price!
GossipMoms says
We have a dollar tree where I live but it on the otherside of town, but when I do go there I usually get a lot of our homeschool supplies from there
Bibiana Bailey says
I love Dollar stores. They just opened Dollar Tree near us I am just tickled pink about the organization possibilities 🙂
Laura says
You are better than I am, I can always find something to buy in any store. We have a Dollar store in our small town and you have some great ideas. Thanks for sharing them.
Kathleen says
We do have a Dollar Tree here although I haven’t been in it yet. But the dollar store in general often has lots of great home organization items. I can’t wait till we finish the basement and I get my own office. I will be shopping for all types of organization items.
April McGregor says
I like that door hangers. Our winter jackets are currently occupying a good portion of the couch. Not only it’s an eye sore it takes to much space as well.
Kecia says
I have to admit that I don’t go to Dollar Tree often — just because I can NEVER leave without spending much more than $1! They are all great deals though, and after reading this post, I want to head to my local one tomorrow. I could use that toothbrush and those bowls!
Nancy @ Whispered Inspirations says
Oh, I love Dollar Tree. Every time I’m in MI, I go! I love how organized you are.
Pam says
I like all their holiday decor; affordable and lots of variety.
Amberlee Cave says
I need to make a trip to my local dollar tree. Those look awesome (especially the toothbruhes!) I could use some organization right now! lol
Mickey says
I can’t even tell you how much I love the Dollar Tree. I could spend an hour in there looking for amazing finds and always find great organizational goodies there!
Lindsey @ Redhead Baby Mama says
Some of the dollar store organizational items will save you TONS of money sanity wise! I love how useful those items are.
Alissa Apel says
I like to go there before trips. I try and get toys for the boys. Nothing too expensive, yet new, entertaining and fun. I bought plastic men there once. They were a mixture of different professions. The boys played with them a lot. Anything to keep them busy in the car.
Steve says
Ah, a favorite topic of mine.
It’s always wonderful to discover how easy a few dollars here and there can make one’s workspace more functional and enjoyable.
Amanda Love says
I have found some really great deals at the dollar tree. I sometimes go there for decorations at Halloween as well. Those are some great organization tips and ideas. I’ll have to go there and follow your lead. The store is pretty close by too. 🙂
Isabella Grey says
I freaking LOVE the Dollar Tree. I get anything and everything from there. Make-up, kitchen stuff, craft supplies, wrapping, you name it!
Lawna says
These are some great ideas. I definitely need to head to the Dollar Tree to pick up some food storage containers since somehow they always seem to dissapear! I find the best deals at the dollar tree.
Michele says
I really forget about shopping in the dollar stores around here–of course my Mom reminds me every once in a while when I mention I need something they might sell!!
Tammy says
I JUST bought shelf liners there last week for our kitchen cabinets – and I got an extra roll to use for food photography purposes that looks like wood, just a buck, even if I use it once it was worth it!
Debbie Denny says
Awesome collection of organizing!
Elise says
Awesome! I very rarely have a chance to go to the Dollar Tree. But I definitely need to make it happen more often.
Penelope (NYC Blogger) says
Wow, these are all so simple yet so effective!
Becky Lyons Borgia says
I love to go to the Dollar Tree for homeschooling materials and cheap art supplies. I also use a lot of their party supplies!
Angela says
I pop into Dollar Tree quite frequently. I love your organizational finds. I see a few things I could use for my office.
Kristen from The Road to Domestication says
I LOVE the Dollar Store organization method! I have a large storage/supply closet at my house that’s been totally organized with colorful Dollar Store bins!
Terry says
I like that over the door hook for hanging clothing on. You are just going to be way to organized if you keep shopping the Dollar Tree.
Natalie says
These are great suggestions, especially to keep track of my TV remote because I am constantly losing it!
Virginia @thatbaldchick says
I love our Dollar Tree. I shop their teacher’s section ALL THE TIME!
Robin (Masshole Mommy) says
I just burst out laughing at your old toothbrush travel method. I do the same thing LOL. I love the Dollar Tree and shop there often. It looks like you did pretty good for yourself there 🙂
Joanna Sormunen says
I’m a totally unorganized crammer. I think these tips were long overdue. I’ll see how to get myself, and my home office, a bit more organized. Thank you for sharing!
[email protected] eco friendly homemaking says
I am going to have to head to Dollar Tree after seeing this post. I want to get one of those dry erase boards for sure!
Barbara says
Some of these are so great. Especially the remote holder. I’m always trying to find someway to store them all.
dannyscotland says
I love me some Dollar Tree! At Christmas they had all their holiday stuff up, and my little girl adores candy canes–not to eat, as objects–and I found a whole pack of plastic ones. I think there were 6 or 8 of them in one package. You should have seen her face when I gave them to her. Totally worth the dollar!
Theresa says
Honestly, I am a stickler for organization in my home. And almost all my organization tools have come from the dollar store. I just love that place!
Ally says
Organization supplies make me simply giddy. Whether I need them or not. It’s a strange addiction 🙂
Gift wrapping supplies – my son and his girlfriend like to go there and recently picked me up some tissue paper when I needed it. So much cheaper and it’s just going to get wadded up and thrown out anyway!
Heather D. says
It’s a great store for buying necessities that don’t have to be the best. I like their balloons, bowls and gift bags for parties. Recently i found a 6-pack of swiss miss which worked out perfectly for our Frozen themed party. Clothes pins, construction paper, wreath frames/foam. I could go on.
Debbie says
It is amazing how a few items to help be organized can make such a huge difference. Thanks for the tips…I will be checking out Dollar Tree to get my basement a little more organized
brett says
craft supplies!! or just more stuff to organize craft supplies!
Rosey says
The pen cup is a simple/effective idea I’ll be incorporating on my desk very soon. I hate looking for a pen too, when I know they’re close by but can’t see it instantly.
Kelly @ Texas Type A Mom says
Those are some great finds! I love all the storage containers you can find at Dollar Tree!
Elizabeth Towns says
I need the over the door hook. The kind I had before I moved is not working for me now and that one you found will be perfect. Here is my problem: When I travel I look for the Dollar Tree in every little city so I can see what kind of neat stuff they have that’s different from my own neighborhood stores. They always have solutions to problems I have at home.
Janel says
Those are some awesome solutions! I always like their basket like containers for organizing my closets.
Brenda says
I went to the dollar store yesterday for organizing utensils too! I came away with 2 baskets and it will help my bathroom look that much better. I’ve bought gloves at the dollar store that have lasted a few winters.
Ms. A says
I’m all for inexpensive organization and haven’t done nearly enough of it this past year. I hope to get back on track one day!
Patty says
I am not sure they have them here? You know I don’t get off the farm…..
AmyLk says
I LOVE their spice section. So many to choose from and i haven’t noticed a difference in them from the more expensive ones. And their disposable table cloths, PERFECT for a buck!
Star Traci says
Well done! I love dollar and thrift stores because yes, as a military wife I seriously have a modest budget! I love the brainstorm box. I am definitely going to start one myself!
🙂
Traci
Dee @ Cocktails with Mom says
Hahaha. I totally do that to my toothbrush when I travel.
JamericanSpice says
I do need to visit the dollar tree store.
I have one of those on my fridge to nag me too 🙂
Amber Edwards says
I love the dollar tree! We use it all the time when we are in need of organizational supplies. It’s just a lot more affordable.
Sofia says
They’ve a great selection of storage.organization tools! I now have to go check my Dollar Tree store and see if I can find the food containers, I need those!
Mally says
Yay for affordable stores!
Ellen Christian says
Love that remote holder. I need one of those so they stop getting lost.
brian miller says
ah, well you have tickled my wifes interests here…she was reading a whole magazine on organization the other day…i said she must be really bored…hahahaha…personality differences you see…smiles.
Nichol says
I just went the other day to buy some bins for my pantry. I love Dollar Tree!
[email protected] says
i love the dollar store for all of these same ideas. next time i’m gonna see if I can get toothbrush covers too