Items You Can Find for a Buck

Here's some items you can typically find in stores that sell dollar stuff. If you don't see one of these items in one store, try another store. Stores buy closeouts so they don't always have everything in stock. Larger stores are your best bet for hard to find items.

Beauty stuff:

cotton swabs

hair brush

comb sets

razors

hair rollers

nail clippers

Emory boards

Yardley soap bars (not tested on animals)

St. Ives body moisturizer (not tested on animals)

Cleaning stuff:

mops

1 or 2 gallon bucket

orange all purpose degreaser

glass cleaner

laundry basket

dust pan

Kitchen items:

spatula

garlic press

pizza cutter

sets of knives

8 pc. measuring cups and spoons

plastic food containers

vegetable peeler

scissors

whisk

funnel set

dish towel

oven mitt

wax paper

aluminum foil

coffee cups

paper towels look for recycled content - like Marcal brand)

Misc.

small picture frames (usually up to 8 X 10 size)

small vases

clay gardening pots

pens

10 pack coat hangers

 lint roller

clothes pins

athletic shoe laces

65' clothes line

basic sewing supplies

Tools and hardware:

13 pc. drill bit set

7" diagonal pliers (for cutting electrical wire)

hammer, 16 oz.

6" adjustable wrench

2 pc. mini pliers sets

duct tape

sealing tape

1 or 2 gallon buckets

10W30 motor oil (including name brand like Citgo)

screwdrivers

phone jacks, splitters (two or more jacks out of one) and cords

TV connector cables

phone battery chargers for some cell phones

Plus:

tons of stuff for parties

greeting cards

baby supplies

Over a buck:

50' rope ($1.39)

umbrella ($1.49-5.00)

set of 4 carpeted car mats, assorted colors ($9.99)