College Times

Issue date: 3/26/09 Section: Top 10s

So just about everyone is looking to save a little money, right? Well, I found some terrific (and maybe foolish) buys at the Dollar Tree website. And lucky for you, everything comes in bulk!

10. Plastic Baskets with Carrying Handles
You can always find a use for some plastic baskets. According to the website, they are great for "bathroom, classroom, craft room, dorm room, and more!" ($36 for 36 baskets)

9. Magic Towels
This is an in-store special only, but who doesn't enjoy a towel that can expand in water?

8. Scented Bubbles
Miss the blowing bubbles days? Well this can satisfy your longing to be a kid again. The case includes 24 three-bottle combo packs of colored and scented bubbles with wands. ($48 for 48 bottles)

7. Ride-On Stick Pony
Well if you can't afford a real pony, this is just as fun! Supposedly these are "sturdy plastic riding sticks" that are attached to "plush horse heads." The case includes 48'' to 24" stick ponies with assorted horse heads. ($48 for 48 ponies)

6. Card Games, 3-ct. Packs
Purchase a set of 36 educational cards, including Build-A-Word, Puzzle Cards, ABC's and 123s. Plus, each case has sets of Bible card games, including Go Fish Memory Match, Bible Heroes and Bible Trivia. ($36 for 36 games)

5. Rain Ponchos
Great to save for a rainy day! ($72 for 72 packs of two)

4. Reading Glasses
Have a pair of reading glasses for every room in your house, and maybe even pass a few out to your friends. The glasses come in different strengths, styles and colors! ($144 for 144 glasses)

3. Bouncing Puffer Balls
You can "throw it, catch it, hit it and stretch it … also great for stress relief." What more could you ask for? ($48 for 48 balls)

2. Flower-Shaped Pinwheels
These pinwheels are sure to "create a lovely splash of color in your garden, or add a festive accent to outdoor parties." ($54 for 54 pinwheels)

1. Individual Popcorn Buckets
Definitely a must-have! Who doesn't wish they could always eat popcorn out of a red and white striped bucket? Well, now you can! ($48 for 48 2 count packs)

Page 1 of 1

Article Tools