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Marlene Alexander

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2. Worth A Closer Look - new stuff at the dollar store
3. Dollar Store Product Review 
4. Quick Tip 
5. Reader Suggestions 

Find Of The Week:

You can get these pet grooming combs in a handy carrying case for $2 at Dollarama. The set consists of a fine-tooth comb and a flea comb that are made of metal and plastic.                    

February Features:

When it comes to home décor, I’ve always felt that the trappings of Valentine’s Day can be overdone, perhaps more than any other seasonal celebration. For me, a room over-filled with red, pink and white is a bit much. 

In any case, we all have our own decorating styles and should do whatever makes us the happiest. Here are three ideas for showing your rooms a touch of love in honor of Valentine’s Day. 

Please see Love, Dollar Store Style  for the full article.

Love may not be in the air, strictly speaking, but its trimmings are starting to show up in stores again and people are starting to think about ways to show loved ones that they are…well…loved. And what better way to show someone you care then to give something homemade? 

To that end, check out the great selection of craft materials at your local dollar store before heading to a pricey specialty shop.

Continue reading Gifts With Heart

While a guest on a call-in radio show a while back, a young girl called in, giggling, to 'confess' that she had made her wedding centerpieces using things from the dollar store. She may not have realized it, but she’s certainly not alone. I often see brides-to-be in my local dollar store clearing the shelves of a particular glass vase or decorative bowl. There are oodles of wedding-worthy materials at dollar stores so, once again, why pay craft store prices for things you can get for a buck or two?

Continue reading  Easy-To-Make Wedding Centerpieces

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