CheckMouse Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 I stopped in at the Dollar Tree to buy ONE item -- just ONE pair of scissors to carry in my work tote. If I only spend $1 on them I don't care if they get lost or stolen. So did I get out of there after spending only $1 plus tax????? The Halloween stuff is out already, and I found the garland of skeletons that someone else had mentioned earlier. (Whoever did the Spring Fling Funeral Parlor) So you have to buy these things when they are available, right? Five skeletons come on the strand. I took it over to the school supply section and measured the skeletons with a ruler, which was faster than digging mine out of my purse. They are almost 6' adult skeletons -- so I bought 2 strands. That's 10 skeletons at 20 cents each Then, in the picture frame aisle, I found magnet frames in the shape of a TV -- just right for a dollhouse. The frames are 1.5" high and one is 2" wide, the other is 2.5" wide. Of course, I bought more than one! In fact, I think I should go back and get more --some homes have a TV in every room! The TVs cost more than the skeletons, being a whole dollar each! But I'm happy. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatColorado Posted July 29, 2010 Share Posted July 29, 2010 Very cool! Maybe I will go to the Dollar Tree tomorrow, the bus goes right by there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
otterine Posted July 29, 2010 Share Posted July 29, 2010 Great finds! :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaniceG Posted July 29, 2010 Share Posted July 29, 2010 I found those skeletons at my dollar tree a few days ago. It was a little weird how excited I got, lol. They pop apart too, in case you just need a part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audra Posted July 29, 2010 Share Posted July 29, 2010 I love the tv! I just printed a Hannah Montana screen for my teens room and glued it to the face of the TV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherry Posted July 29, 2010 Share Posted July 29, 2010 I put Fox news on the tv's in the Painted Lady. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audra Posted July 29, 2010 Share Posted July 29, 2010 Thats great Sherry! I was thinking the Today show in the living room - or maybe even a nice scene from 'Dexter'!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parisbabe Posted July 29, 2010 Share Posted July 29, 2010 I have a dollar tree right across the street and have gone at least three times a week and still have yet to find even one TV...DRAT!!!! Good for you tho.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janet Posted July 29, 2010 Share Posted July 29, 2010 I still haven't found them, either. Looks like it's time to go again! :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CheckMouse Posted July 29, 2010 Author Share Posted July 29, 2010 Unfortunately they don't all carry the same things; and even one store doesn't always restock the same items. So I have learned to grab it when I see it! :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherry Posted July 29, 2010 Share Posted July 29, 2010 That's for sure. I buy every tv I see anymore. They got some this spring and that was the first time in a year or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted July 29, 2010 Share Posted July 29, 2010 So now $Tree is carrying the skeleton garlands? I went beserk and stocked up from all the Big Lots last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaniceG Posted July 29, 2010 Share Posted July 29, 2010 So now $Tree is carrying the skeleton garlands? I went beserk and stocked up from all the Big Lots last year. lol. I have this image of a wild woman running down aisles with armfuls of skeletons :lol: . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted July 29, 2010 Share Posted July 29, 2010 lol. I have this image of a wild woman running down aisles with armfuls of skeletons :lol: . back atcha; my maiden name was Wild and my shopping cart was trailing skeletons! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val Posted July 29, 2010 Share Posted July 29, 2010 Great finds Holly. Guess I have to go and see if ours have them. Val Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jo Med Posted July 29, 2010 Share Posted July 29, 2010 Ooooh - green with envy over here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted July 29, 2010 Share Posted July 29, 2010 Jo, dear, PM me your snailmail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just One More Posted July 29, 2010 Share Posted July 29, 2010 The Dollar Tree has great scissors. I've been cutting my own hair for years and my good hair scissors finally gave out. I paid almost ten dollars for a new one and wasn't happy with it. When I misplaced it I got one at Dollar Tree that is really good. I went and got a couple more in case I lose it. For a dollar it's worth trying all their stuff. They have alkaline batteries in a four pack for $1.00. Can't beat that either. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roxxie Posted July 29, 2010 Share Posted July 29, 2010 Are your sketetons in your closet Holly? :lol: Sorry You knew it was coming didn't you? I have a few stocked up in case I make my puzzle house haunted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tappy Posted July 29, 2010 Share Posted July 29, 2010 I love Dollar Tree too! They have lots of them around here (okay, they are all 40 minutes away, but in nearly every direction I go!!) I never get out of there without spending at least $10! The last couple finds are wooden puzzle "model T" car (thinking this could be bashed a bit to look more 1" scale, packs of doves (60 count) from the wedding section--(a little black paint and any scene could become Hitchcock's "The Birds" in a minute!), and some really cute trims including mini 'ball fringe' trim (also in wedding section). I also got a paper punch from the scrapbook section--they have ones for small leaves and a sun that could be used for flowers. You're right on the skellies--you gotta grab them when they got them, because some things go quickly, seeming never to return...until next year, if you are lucky! I'll have to keep an eye out for the tvs! Tappy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatColorado Posted July 29, 2010 Share Posted July 29, 2010 Our Dollar Tree is just like Rite Aid, I found out today. I walked up and down every aisle but didn't find anything worth buying. I liked some of their glassware, but I don't need any so I didn't buy. No Halloween anything, no magnets of any kind. A few fall decorations and lots of school supplies. So I walked next door to the Super Walmart and bought a new quilt, and a decorative pillow, for my real bedroom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted July 30, 2010 Share Posted July 30, 2010 Are your sketetons in your closet Holly? ...Yes, as a matter of fact, they're residing in a box next to the Barbies I want to "fix up". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tappy Posted July 30, 2010 Share Posted July 30, 2010 So I walked next door to the Super Walmart and bought a new quilt, and a decorative pillow, for my real bedroom. Nothing like retail therapy to soothe the soul! ...Sorry your $Tree was a bust! Tappy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roxxie Posted July 30, 2010 Share Posted July 30, 2010 I just noticed my spelling of skeletons...duh...lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted July 31, 2010 Share Posted July 31, 2010 That's OK, my cataracts are so bad lately I didn't even notice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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