Dollar Tree is your best friend

If you are a broke kid like me, Dollar Tree is your BFF. Sure, there are certain things you probably shouldn't get at Dollar Tree, but more often than not, you can get the essentials for only a dollar. 

Things that if you aren't buying them at Dollar Tree, you're wasting your money:

• Party stuff/gift wrap. If you are throwing a party, you can pick up everything you need at Dollar Tree. Cups, napkins, silverware, plates, decorations. They have cute stuff and people probably would not think that it came from a dollar store. If you are giving a gift, get your gift wrap or gift bags and tissue paper there. Seriously, I don't know why you wouldn't. Which brings me to the next thing...
• Cards. You can pay more than a dollar for Hallmark elsewhere, or get a Hallmark card for a dollar. Do you. 
• Craft stuff. There are all kinds of beads, vases, floral foam, ribbon--you get my point, I don't have to list everything. 
• School supplies. For students and teachers. Save your money.
• Paper towels/napkins. Now, honestly, the best way to save money and be environmentally conscious, is to use cloth. But if you use them, get them there. 
• Cleaning supplies. Cleaners, brooms, gloves, steel wool, magic erasers, etc. Maybe not name brand, but works just as well.
• Cookware/Utensils. I've purchased all kinds of kitchen gadgets and silverware and pans at Dollar Tree and lived. 
• Certain foods. I have had some times where I've pretty much had to do my grocery shopping at Dollar Tree. I mean, you're not going to get fresh produce or anything like that, but bread, eggs, frozen veggies, frozen meals, snacks--they got you.
• Certain household supplies. It's hit and miss. It's a pretty easy judgment call, but in some instances, you do get what you pay for. 

Things I probably wouldn't buy at Dollar Tree, unless I was desperate:

• Toiletries. Unless it's a name brand that I know, I'm a bit leery of the bath and body section. Including makeup. 
• Drugs. There was just a whole thing about this. Much like the toiletries, unless it's a name brand that I know and trust, I'd avoid it. 

What about you? What are your Dollar Tree tips and tricks?