Dollar Store Design: Plasticware That Turns Your Head
Great design is everywhere. Sometimes it’s just a matter of looking at ordinary objects from a different angle, like Instagrammer and Montreal-based art director Gary Whitter did here:

Originally posted on Instagram by @gwhitter under #dollarstore.
Bright colors, clean shapes, catchy designs than pop–would you have known this was a dollar store find? Some things just work, no extra dollars required. Don’t be afraid to experiment!
Tag your photos with #dollarstore or #dollarstorefinds or #liberty$store to share them with us!
May 14, 2012 Posted by Girl on a Budget | Budget, Design, Instagram, Photography, shopping | bargain, budget, budget-friendly, design, dinnerware, dollar store finds, dollar store items, dollar stores, Instagram, photography, plasticware | Leave a Comment
How to Save Money Shopping at the Dollar Store
The Girl on Budget loves a good bargain! Dollar stores have a variety of items and options. Knowing the best way to save money can make life easier. This article on AllYou.com explains how to shop smart at the dollar store.
“What money-saving tips and tricks do you have for smart shopping at the dollar store?”
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March 25, 2011 Posted by Girl on a Budget | shopping | bargain, dollar store, shopping | Leave a Comment
Bargain Shopping Fits All
Over the past few years, the popularity of dollar stores has grown in many geographic areas. Dollar stores are becoming a common retailer in most cities. You can not only find the bare necessities, but also locate hot trends as well. It is refreshing to know that I am not the only person shopping at local dollar stores.
During a recent visit to my local dollar store, I was welcomed with a plethora of consumers searching the aisles for deals and bargains. I observed:
A grandmother, with her two grandchildren in tow, enjoyed shopping for an upcoming birthday celebration.
A family of four searched the store for various affordable items, including snacks, coloring books, and school supplies.
A mother bought name brand laundry detergent and colorful storage bins, and her son chose items as a reward for his good behavior.
A school teacher purchased items for her classroom and students.
Dollar stores have quickly become a convenient and cost-effective way to purchase many household products. During the current economic climate, bargain shopping is “in vogue” and widely practiced by a wide variety of consumers. As the weather warms, enjoy the season and discover the abundance of savings at your local dollar stores.
March 19, 2010 Posted by Girl on a Budget | Uncategorized | bargain, dollar, shopping, stores | 1 Comment
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Girl on a Budget is a cooperative effort to share creative ideas and strategies for getting the best bang for your buck at your local dollar store. This blog is run by one very-much-on-a-budget gal named Jenny and a lot of helpers sharing our dollar store finds, budget recipes, awesome products and easy crafts you can do on your own or with your kids. If you have an idea for a post, a tip, a shopping success story, or would like us to highlight something from your own budget-conscious blog, shoot us an e-mail at jenny@girlonabudget.com. If it ties into our blog, we want to hear about it! We also love guest posts, comments, tagged #dollarstorefinds & #dollarstore photos on Instagram and Pinterest, and making new friends—social media should be social, after all, right?
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