Yahoo Autos 10 Food Products You Should Buy at the Dollar Store
Dollar stores like Dollar General, Dollar Tree and Family Dollar are known for their low prices on a variety of items, but they also sell plenty of kitchen staples for far less than more conventional markets or grocery stores. While not everything on their shelves is a worthwhile bargain, plenty of name brands can be purchased for pennies on the dollar and end up saving you big bucks on your monthly food budget.
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To help sort out the best bargains on the best products, here's a rundown of 10 food products that are worth buying at a nearby dollar store.
Baking Mixes
A shelf-stable item that's always helpful to keep on hand, baking mixes for cakes, cookies and other treats can be found at dollar stores. Plenty of name brands are available, and often for steep discounts compared to what grocery stores will charge for the same thing.
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Bread
Dollar stores may only carry specific brands for certain products, including bread, but you can save more than 70% on price by buying there. Look for deals with brands like Oroweat, Sara Lee and Thomas' to help stretch your food dollars farthest, but keep your eye on the expiration dates.
Candy
Those looking to satisfy their sweet tooth, look no further than the dollar store for steep discounts on big-name candy lines. This can be especially true around all the holidays that are so synonymous with sugary treats, such as Valentine's Day, Easter or Halloween.
Coffee Filters
Anyone who goes through a lot of coffee at home can attest that keeping coffee filters on hand is an ongoing struggle. The good news is that places like Dollar Tree or Dollar General will sell you up to twice as many for the same price as a chain grocer. So, you not only get a good deal, you get the peace of mind that your reserve of coffee filters is fully stocked.
