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Dollar Store Storage That Works

Filed under: House & Home

Storage options from the dollar storeIn January, most stores put their storage containers front and center. They know that after the holidays, when people have acquired new possessions, they're looking for ways to bring a sense of order to their living spaces.

Dollar stores also have many options that can help on your quest for order and I've personally used and liked many of them to help corral clutter. Here is some dollar store storage that works and how it can also save you a trunk-load of money.

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Be Cautious of Chicken Jerky Treats From China

Filed under: Buyer Beware

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Some of you may remember with horror the melamine-tainted wheat gluten and rice protein from China that found it's way into more than 100 pet food products in 2007.

Cherished family pets died eating these products and it was to be hoped that after the U.S. prosecuted those responsible for importing adulterated and mislabeled food, another such scenario could be avoided.

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Dollar Tree Canada's New Website

Filed under: Shopping

new Dollar Tree WebsiteIf you recall, Dollar Giant was bought by the American owned Dollar Tree last year and since then, there have been quite a few changes, not the least of which is the on-going opening of Dollar Tree stores in four Canadian provinces. Now the Dollar Giant website is gone, replaced by Dollar Tree Canada's new website.

Here's a run-down of what you'll find.

The Canadian website doesn't yet have all of the features of its American counterpart but it's set up exactly the same way. For now, you can view the in-store flyer and find out if there is a store near you on the store locator page along with a featured item of the week, an About Us page, real estate page and information for vendors. You can expect that more features will be added as time goes on.

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Six Unique Ways to Wrap a Gift Card

Filed under: Holidays

Unique ways to wrap a gift card
Nowadays, you can find gift cards for everything from coffee and clothing to movies and music and they make great last-minute gifts when you're absolutely stumped about what to get someone.

When you give a gift card, it may seem like the only wrapping solution is to pop it in an envelope with a greeting card but there are other options. Check out these six unique ways to wrap a gift card.

Seven Dollar Store Gifts Under $10 You'll Be Pleased to Give

Filed under: Budgeting & Planning, Shopping

Dollar StoreYeah, I know what you're thinking. Give a gift from the dollar store? How cheap can you get? But I'm here to tell you that you can give great looking gifts from a dollar store and no one but you will know the truth of how little they cost unless you tell them.

A dollar store gift basket or goodie bag may not be appropriate for everyone, but you can cross off some of the "little people" on your Christmas gift list and do it with class.

Click here or on the picture below to check out our gallery of seven dollar store gifts under $10 you'll be pleased to give.

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Six Ways to Save on Holiday Entertaining

Filed under: Holidays

entertain in style with stuff from the dollar store


If you're the one who's hosting a holiday party or the family dinner this Christmas, there's enough stress on the menu without the worry of what it's going to do to the budget.

Here are six ways to save on holiday entertaining, without being obvious about it and without compromising on quality.

Just in Time for Christmas: Gift Cards at Dollarama

Filed under: Economizer, Shopping, Holidays

Gift cards at DollaramaGiving gift cards instead of gifts has gained in popularity over the years. A gift card allows a hard-to-buy-for recipient to choose exactly what they would like and takes the pressure off of the giver.

While dollar stores in the States have had gift cards on offer for years, the new Dollarama gift cards are, as far as I know, the first of their kind here.

Where to Get Free Stuff on Your Birthday

Filed under: Bargains & Freebies


get free stuff on your birthday

Who doesn't like getting free stuff? A new e-book will help you to discover where to get free stuff on your birthday. It's called Free Stuff on Your Birthday for Canadians, from Grocery Alerts.ca and it's a handy resource that will help you to take advantage of all of the goodies in your area.

Top Ten Tips For Saving on Holiday Shopping

Filed under: Budgeting & Planning, Shopping, Holidays

holiday shoppingThe holiday season is in full swing. The mall halls are attractively bedecked, television commercials tout gift-worthy wares and internet ads show off the latest electronic gadgets.

For many, Christmas means gritting your teeth and maxing out the credit card, but it doesn't have to be that way if you follow these top ten tips for saving on holiday shopping.

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Earn Extra Money With Your iPhone - Free App Makes it Possible

easy money appPsst! Want to make some easy money? Well now you can and you won't have to wear dark clothing or a stocking mask, either.

If you've ever considered becoming a mystery shopper or even if you've never considered it, you can now earn extra money with your iPhone. A free app makes it possible to put extra cash in your bank account while you go about your daily business.

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