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While we're busily buying Christmas presents for friends and relatives, it seems only right that we should give a thought to those who won't be enjoying the holiday season without a bit of help.

Many organizations have their members put together shoe box gifts for specific needs. Here are a few worthy causes and how $10, more or less, can help give someone a happier Christmas this year.

Planning a trip this summer? Don't blow a chunk of your vacation budget on toys and snacks at an airport gift shop. Save your hard-earned cash for spending at your destination by stocking up on snacks, toys and other trip diversions at the dollar store.

One quick stop will net you everything you could possibly need to amuse the kids, as well as yourself, for hours, whether you're traveling by plane, train or automobile.

There's something about the mention of food from the dollar store that still causes people to gasp in horror, but I can't figure it. The dollar stores I frequent are full of great food options from North America and around the world and it's my belief that you can eat well with food from the dollar store.

Here's Part Two of my examination of dollar store food, this time focusing on drinks, desserts, baking needs and condiments. I've put an * beside the non name brands that my family and I have tried up to now and yes, we liked them.

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Many people still consider all dollar store food unhealthy. Why? It could be that the poor quality foods of early discount stores lingers on or it could be that people perceive food sold for less as being past its best before date but that hasn't been my experience.

It's my belief that you can eat well with food from the dollar store. Here's why.