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It's back to school season...and I know that I am not the only one who keeps looking at the calendar thinking, "where did the time go?" Angeline is about to turn 16 and will be off to college before I know it. I was asked to take Angeline to Dollar General to check out their awesome dorm room supplies and while it was super fun to take a little shopping trip together and imagine what it would be like if she was really about to head off to college...it was also a little sad.
I don't want my baby to leave! {I'll probably change my tune about this the next time she throws a teenage temper tantrum!}
We received a $25 Dollar General gift card our shopping trip and to be honest, I was surprised at just how much we were able to buy! While Angeline isn't actually heading off to college this year, many of the usual dorm room supplies were things she could use anyway, so the trip was extra fun for her!
College students living on their own for the first time can be totally overwhelmed by just how much goes into every day life, I'm quite sure. Between classroom supplies, cookware, dishes, cleaning supplies, DG Dorm Essentials - even groceries and medicines! - I love that Dollar General gives college kids one simple place to find everything that they need!
We bought a few regular classroom supplies like pens, mechanical pencils, highlighters, index cards and post it notes, which are basically the same in high school as they are in college.
I was shocked to see that the little post it notes and index cards were only 50 cents each, and the pens and pencils were just $1 and the highlighters were just $2!
And of course, when Angeline saw that there were dorm room decorations and supplies, she got all excited. Apparently, she wants to start practicing decorating NOW!
Dollar General even had decorative duct tape, you know that tape that kids use to decorate everything from their binders to their lampshades? Angeline had a hard time deciding which one she wanted, especially since they were so inexpensive! At just $2 a roll, we will probably go back and buy more so that she can do some decorating in her room too!
Aside from school supplies and room decorations, we also found lots of food items and housewares at Dollar General. I even bought some melatonin (a natural sleep aid that I use) and Excedrin at prices far less than at the pharmacy. Seriously, Dollar General is like a mini mass merchandise store, they had everything from sheets to hand soap, from milk to greeting cards.
I can see Angeline shopping at a Dollar General when she's off on her own at college and being able to make her budget stretch farther than if she went to a grocery store or corner drugstore.
We bought a ton of stuff at Dollar General, and you can too! In addition to the big red pillow and a few household items, we bought the last of Angeline's classroom supplies and some snacks!
Whether your teens are heading off to college or you're just looking for one convenient place to buy all of your back to school and household supplies, check Dollar General out!
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Vanessa: thequeenofswag
I had no idea you could find do much at Dollar General. I'm definitely going to head there soon.
Angela
My nephew is a freshman this year, and he also found quite a few great supplies at DG last week.
Amber K
I love DG! There's so many ways to save money.
Mellisa
DG is an awesome store, I often go there to get the things I need.
Ty
I believe they just opened one out here, so I'll definitely have to go and check it out soon!
Rachel
I wish there was one here. 🙁 I love bargains like this!
Shell Feis
Wow they have everything!
Anne - Mommy Has to Work
They do carry a lot more than I every thought!
Victoria
I'm an incoming freshman & I stopped by there today. They really do have everything. Also most of what they sell are of good quality which is another bonus!!
Courtney
Wow those pillows look awesome - I loved getting ready for school and buying things was the best part. Great deals!
Robin Gagnon {Mom Foodie}
I wish these stores were in my area... and 50 cent post its sound good to me. I could really use some. I've been mighty forgetful lately.
Tammy
I'm going to lose it next year and cry like a baby when I have to go shopping for Dorm rooms supplies for my daughter!
Jennifer Quillen
I was getting emotional and we weren't even doing "real" dorm room shopping! LOL
Donna
I love Dollar General... I'm always pleased with their produce section, too. 🙂
Jennifer Quillen
I didn't even see a produce section at our store! Now I have to go back! 🙂
Marcie W.
I had no idea that Dollar General carried things like home essentials and accessories. Looks like I need to stop in sometime soon!
Jennifer Quillen
I think you'll like what you see! Things were less expensive than in the grocery store and drug store!
Liz
We're not even doing the back to school thing here, but I see things I want and need for my house! I know there's a DG here in town...must look up where!
Jennifer Quillen
I was surprised by everything they had! They even had Nutella! LOL