Follow me on my other socials! Tiktok: / dollartreedinners Facebook: / therealdollartreedinners Instagram: / dtdinners Send me mail! PO Box 355 Jersey VA 22481
I am soooooo grateful for this comparison video! I'm 70 on a fixed income and it's important to make every penny count. Thank you so very much for helping me with my shopping confidence❣️😊
@norfolk03 She's addressed that. The $7 items will be in the freezer plus section, which is currently $3-5. Some $1.25 are going up to $1.50. Some may be actually coming back down to $1. Sounds more like a Dollar General style pricing, but with most items still being in $1 to $1.50 range.
First of all, are you single ? Do you shop at DT yourself ? I am a single person and do not buy in bulk nor do I purchase everythingfrom DT. . I am frugal. And sometimes buying a one serving meal or at DT is not the best bang for my buck. Still there are times when it is the best solution I am not a fan of cooking rice. Please do not waste your breath giving me cooking tips - I wont do it. Instead, I like the microwaveable Rice packages from DT. Quick and easy and that which is considered one portion, [ CHECK THE BAG ], can for me be 3-6 portions depending on what I make - side dish, soup, stirfry, casserole. So, the expense is worth it to me. Spices, Bagels, Coffee, frozen Pizza, frozen Chicken Tenders, Tea all make sense to buy for a single person or a family. 4 Bagels in a package come to $.31/.32, and a cup of coffee instant $.03-5. However, the cereals, energy bars, chips, sodas, and water are way too high. So, even as a single person sometimes it is best to purchase larger size packages and freeze the extras.
@@DollarTreeDinners I was actually going to comment if you have a website where we can get a document with the printed list. 😅 Thank you to the person that did it for us.
This is so helpful Rebecca, I am a care giver to senior citizen, I prefer to refer to myself as their “personal assistant” it sounds fancy and less dependent. My main client lives in a senior apartment complex with lots of other ladies and a handful of eligible bachelors, I was asked to speak next week, and I have been trying to figure out what to talk about, personal safety, avoiding scams, and now I can share this information and recommend the video to the ones that know how TH-cam works! Most are on tight fixed incomes, I can go thru your list and make a shopping list, they do go to Dollar Tree a couple of times a month, this will really bless them!
The issue as a former walmart employee is that every Walmart has a different standard price depending on your area. Dollar tree is always the same price! Keep that in mind
Yes. I'm in New England, all that stuff is much more expensive here in Massachusetts. DT is always the same. I have Aldi, though, so it's much cheaper there than at Walmart.
I recently went to a conference for a couple of days and all the items in the vending machines were ar least $2.50. And of course, the cafeteria was closed! So after the first day, I went to Dollar Tree and loaded up on snacks and canned ice coffee from there. I got canned coffee, popcorn, pistachios, pecans and milk chocolate covered pretzels. It was so much cheaper and I got some healthier options this way.
When traveling, I can always find a dollar tree in the area and that’s where I get majority of my food for the trip. A lot of it is hotel friendly and it’s saves sooooo much money. I like to go to hotels with free breakfast to get in some variety and squirrel away a couple yogurts or fruits for the day and then make some rice and tuna bowls in the room for lunch. I definitely take advantage of hotels with free all day coffee and doctor it up to taste a bit better 😅
Next video ideas: Now that you have a comparison, do a build out your first pantry from the stores with all the basics, and give those totals. I think these videos are wonderful for singles, fresh outta high school or college, seniors, etc. It's good practical information on cost, what to get, and where.
If they are close in price, I would suggest buying at Dollar Tree because Walmart has reduced the price to compete with Dollar Tree on certain items, and if the Dollar Tree closes because you bought your supplies at Walmart, then you can expect the price to go back up.
Rebecca, you are such a dear! Being a senior on a fixed income, your content is more helpful than you’ll ever know and besides that it’s fun too. I love it when you make something you really like and you get a little bit giddy. It’s so cute. Thank you for doing this, I always look so forward to all of your videos.
This was so incredibly helpful! Since dollar tree raised their price to $1.25, I stopped buying a lot of food there because I assumed it was cheaper at Walmart now. I appreciate the time you took to do the math. I’m surprised to see that Dollar Tree still wins for several items and that info is enough for me to start shopping for ingredients at Dollar Tree more often. Thank you!
The total prices really shocked me. I understand the size differences but still. As someone who just buys and cooks for me and my fiance, that $20-30 is a lot when I try to spend the least amount as possible every time I go grocery shopping. Thank you for this!
And prices at Walmart can vary widely from store to store. A gallon of milk at a Walmart 1 mile away is 4.62. The same gallon at a Walmart about 5 miles away is 2.46.
@norfolk03 , yes they announced a 71.5% increase across the board in their prices. $1.25 becoming $1.75, the $5 items becoming $7. Those hikes are already being seen in some areas.
@mariejohnson9665 at the locations near me, it is only sold $1.25/quart rather than by the gallon. That would total $5.00 to get the 4 containers equalling a gallon. Not all stores in an area are equal. While Dollar Tree pricing is consistent, availability may not be. Other stores, pricing and availability both can change from one zip code to another. Lists like this are a great starting point to be able to fine tune the data for your area.
So glad to see you today. I went to the food pantry with my friend. I asked them how often you can shop; they said once a week, which is generous. I got a lot of good food. Nutritious too. Salad, potatoes, a whole bunch of good stuff.
I like those mini jars of Mayo or Miracle Whip at DT. They come in handy during camping trips when you don't need a full jar for the weekend. Their specialty blend of seasonings are pretty decent. Thanks for putting this together for us!!
Last Fall I did a price comparison for my budget at Walmart, Dollar Tree and Aldi. Girl! That is so much work. Well done. At the end of my work on the budget I decided all three have their value. I am ok with going to all three once every 2 weeks.
Thank you for making this video! I’d also add that gnocchi is a good deal at dollar tree as well as their tortillas wraps (as long as you don’t need whole grain).
Hey, Rebecca! Another great video with lots of great info. In full disclosure I'm an ASM with Dollar Tree but also a budget shopper that compares prices weekly and also buys at Walmart when the price is right. So I have a few points to add that I hope you and others will find helpful. To be clear, I am not representing the company in any way with this comment only adding my personal opinion and experiences. As far as the canned fruits go, your store may not have them yet, but ours has recently received others that were in either light syrup or even 'no sugar added' (mandarin oranges). So there may be options alternative to 'heavy syrup' arriving soon. Other things to watch out for at Dollar Tree are Limited Edition close out cereals. This happens infrequently and usually close to holidays but it is possible to get family sized boxes of brand cereals for $1.25 when you can find them. As an example, one of the last ones we received at our store was Reese's Puff minis in a family sized box (19.8 oz, if I remember correctly) and Walmart had the same exact box for $4.86. Standard coffee filters, brown bags, and small boxes of storage or snack bags may be a better value at Dollar Tree if you pack lunches or snacks. One thing I absolutely buy at Walmart is Toaster Pastries. At one point Dollar Tree had 8 ct boxes that beat Walmart's price; however, they have since shrunk to 6 cts for $1.25. Walmart has 6 ct boxes of the same flavors for $0.98 but also 12 ct boxes for $1.92. It would cost me $2.50 at Dollar Tree to achieve the same count. That's all I can think of right now. I really enjoy your videos and perspective since we have similar cooking styles and interests. Hope you have a great week!
I have an Idea for you to help moms that might be using WIC vouchers - Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) -...You could create a menu using the items that are covered. Nursing moms got extra food for their nutrition needs. You are creative with food planning! I'm sure it would be helpful. Of course this would be for young children and the moms :) -from the website: WIC foods include infant cereal, iron-fortified adult cereal, vitamin C-rich fruit or vegetable juice, eggs, milk, cheese, peanut butter, dried and canned beans/peas, and canned fish. Soy-based beverages, tofu, fruits and vegetables, baby foods, whole-wheat bread, and other whole-grain options were recently added to better meet the nutritional needs of WIC participants.
Dollar Tree is great for vacation cooking. We go shopping after we get to our villa and see what is available. Then we go to Sam’s for fruit, salad, and snacks, Walmart for variety and basics, and Dollar Tree for condiments because you can get smaller quantities. For a 10 day vacation, we usually eat 5 breakfasts, 5 lunches, and 3-4 dinners at the villa or pack for picnics. We started doing this after seeing how you eat at ComicCons. Before that we ate out every meal and stayed in regular rooms. We save $$$$$$ doing it this way, eat better, and have more room in a villa. I know you prepare meals before you leave for Cons. But I find I have more car room and have less stress if we shop once we are there. Part of the fun is planning our villa meals together and picking out fun treats instead of $$$$ treats at amusement parks. We travel for fun instead of work so it works for us.
@@norfolk03 If dollar tree does that then it will price it self out of business and all the prodects mentioned in this video will be cheaper at walmart. plus i did hear about the dollar tree plus stores and they have some products sold as they are the premiium product but the regular everyday items will still be at the lower price point. they are doing this as they have found they can raise their prices a bit and most people won't stop shopping there but i do not shop there often.
Can I just commend you on your dedication?! I know this had to be a LOT of work on top of holding down a regular job. The thing is this is useful for everyone no matter their situation. I live pretty equidistant between Walmart and other grocery and dollar stores, so it's not such a chore for me to stop in different places whenever I need just a few items, so it's good to know if I need a jar of mayo to get it from DT instead of Walmart, but also someone living in a rural area where you really only make one or two big grocery shopping trips a month also benefits because they can plan and strategize where to go and how much to spend at each store. I know we all say this a lot, but you are truly doing good work here. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for being so kind and empathetic for people who are struggling to afford food. Also, sort of related, but I was wondering about maybe branching out a bit from just food to household items like cleaning supplies and toiletries? Those items can also eat into a tight budget.
A lot of people in the “Vanlife/SUV/Car/Truck/camper” Community like those individual microwave precooked rice pouches because they cook easily on the portable camp stoves. That’s why DT is good for smaller packaging for individual or smaller servings. It would be interesting to see you add Dollar General & Aldi for a comparison at 4-stores. 😊
My Walmart sells shelf stable Parmalat brand milk for $2.98 for 32 oz. Blue diamond almond breeze shelf stable milk $4.34 for 32 oz. What really love is the shelf stable table cream sold at Walmart in the international isle. Nestle Media Crema Table Cream, 7.6 oz for $2.32. It's great to have heavy cream on the shelf when I want to make a chowder.
Rebecca thank you for this comparison. I'm a senior citizen on a fixed income. I have both stores. BTW the ice cream at dollar tree is so good & is great for one person.
"If you want to use the syrups to flavor your tea" 🤯 Had to rewind the video and rewatch because I didn't take in any info for like 3 minutes after you so casually dropped that amazing nugget of information.
Hi Rebecca!! I absolutely loved this video, as I constantly break down price by oz for items at Dollar Tree, Dollar General, my local grocery store and BJ's. Unfortunately, I live in NYC and the only walmarts we have are in the rural areas of NY. Hours away by car (which I don't have). As an autistic person, saving money by crunching numbers and getting the "better buy" has been a special interest of mine for some time now, and I find your videos to be extremely helpful for creative budget meals. I have a video request if you think it's possible! I have problems with eating the same thing everyday, unless it's one of my safe foods (again, autism), so meal planning had never worked out for me personally. BUT I would love to see you create a menu of breakfast, lunch and dinner for 2 weeks from Dollar Tree and Dollar General with at least amount of repeated meals back to back as possible. What I mean is, maybe make smaller portion sizes so there's not much leftovers, or space them out to not eat the same thing back to back. I know you've sort of already done this but if you aim for 2 weeks we can see a wider variety of meals! Since it's two weeks, I think a $50 or even $75 budget would give you a bit more wiggle room. I'd love to see something like this because my family likes to shop at BJ's in bulk but I think it's more reasonable to shop at Dollar Tree or Dollar General to save money as we are on a really tight budget. I apologize for such a long message, but your recipes have changed my life and allowed me to actually eat nutritiously on a budget, and I would really appreciate being able to expand on that. Thank you so much for the effort you put into your channel!! 💜
Thank you for the time and effort it took to do this. There are a few items I like to get at DT even though item may be smaller. I'm always happy to receive a notice you've posted. 😊 Have a great day.
BTW, I've been able to find loaves of French Bread at the bakery section at Walmart (online, too) for only $1 lately! They say it's $1.47 or something, but then the price gets changed to $1 as the price "sold by weight." Look for that, y'all! Yes, you do have to slice it yourself but I don't mind that! I keep it in the fridge, and it easily lasts me a week with me being the only one eating it. No, I don't eat many sandwiches. This would be a bit small for that. I tend to use tortillas/wraps for something like that; they also keep longer in the fridge.
I can find loaves of French and Italian bread at WM for 30 cents on their discounted rack. I make my own garlic bread so it’s great to stock up and freeze.
Oh yeah the last few times I’ve been to Walmart I’ve been able to get French loaves for 30 to 88 cents on clearance. Put them in the freezer when I get home and they last quite a long time! Great for garlic bread, paninis, soup, grilled cheese, etc.
The Margaret Holmes Tomato Okra Corn is my favorite canned veg product! In my area Dollar Tree is the only one that has it. I absolutely love just making any kind of rice and popping that in there and adding a protein. 😊
Thank you so much for this video. I often go back and forth between these two stores during camping season to stock our camper. This video will save me so much time and space! You're the best. I'd love to see a comparison between Dollar Tree and Dollar General! 😊
One thing about walmart canned vegetables/fruits is you have to weigh the actual fruit/vegetables from the container. It's not as much of a savings as you'd think because the Great Value brand tends to have less weight of actual food in the cans.
@@lalalapurdue I'm talking about the weight of the actual food in the can versus the entire weight of the can (basically the amount of water in each can/brand)...walmart/great value typically has more water compared to fruit/vegetables.
Your a sweetheart! I'm always playing the guessing game but now ,I know what to get and where. Thank you so much for all your time. God Bless, Hugs, Rebekah
Cool video! I've often wondered about this but not willing to do the work myself. What's also really helpful is knowing which DT items are good...like, taste and quality. I like when you let us know which stuff is good and which stuff to avoid.
The duplex cookies @ Dollartree are a great buy! 1lb for $1.25. I never bought them before 'til you mentioned them in a previous video where you were dipping them in milk. Now I buy them all the time.
I got a few of the shelf stable milk boxes in a food bank haul and almost gave them away but they come in handy when you know your kids will want milk in their cereal and you refrigerate it over night. It tasted like regular milk.
I'm honestly pretty shocked at how similar the prices were. I've always thought that most regular food at dollar tree was so much more expensive with the exception of snacks. I wonder about the paper products now. Those have gotten so expensive at Walmart I'm curious now if DT is cheaper now.
Thanks for this! As a single person, this is much needed info. I was wondering about this. DT has the smaller portions that make it easier for me, but it didn’t know if it was worth it. Thanks again.
I shop at DT a lot! And, i appreciate your assessment. Sometimes, I know it is a few cents cheaper at walmart, but I just dont want to stop 2x so I will just grab a can of tomatoes anyway. 😊 Inalways buy buns and white bread at DT. And of course, paper towels and napkins and TP.
Thank you so much for doing this! I've started buying food from dollar tree thanks to your channel. I don't have a Walmart near me, so I'll be doing the comparisons between DT and King Soopers (Kroger) and Safeway. I'm on disability and $237/mo in food stamps. I appreciate the work you put into this! Caren
Thank you for taking the time to do this. Based on the information you provided, it looks like Walmart is the best fit for me... which is good, because that's what I've been doing. (But now I can be SURE, rather than wondering.) Another thing I've done in the past might be helpful for people who have two grocery stores close to each other (or at least along a particular route) that offer pickup. I open a browser tab for each store, and search for the items I want. Whichever store has it cheaper, I put it in the cart. Then I stagger the pickup times so I get one right after the other. That way, you can do comparison shopping on the fly without having to go in-store.
DT makes sense for small kitchens like I have in my little RV which I am currently living in until we finish our house so storage space is severely limited. This was a super helpful video for me! I have a DT on my way home from work. I will be stopping by there more often now! Thank you!
Kind of surprising but dollar general market has an actual $1 section. I didn't know because we recently got one where I live and it's helped so much! Especially Saturdays when the $5 coupon is available.
Rebecca, you put so much time & effort into your videos. You are so sincere & aren’t afraid to admit when something doesn’t meet your expectations. You’ve made me more confident in my cooking & baking. Keep up the great work. ❤❤❤
Wow so much work there Rebecca, thank you. I dont have either stores but I watched avidly. Sometimes people just dont realise that it can be cheaper overall for the larger size elsewhere but if you have $1.25 to spend then thats what you have to spend. I know what its like to scrape up enough cents to buy bread, buying in the larger sizes was a luxury I didnt have.
I always start at Dollar Tree & compare prices using the Walmart app. That way I know what to get at each store. Great video, thanks for all your hard work
It's been my experience the great value dried beans are often far worse than the Brown's Best. I always end up with a decent sized pile of broken beans & rocks when sorting them to cook. I swear Browns has much better quality. I rarely come across broken beans and can't remember finding any rocks.
I shop Walmart, and this is an eye opener for sure. I'm used to just putting things in my cart, but prices have been going up on things, so I'll probably shop at both now.
Our local Walmarts are kind of crazy, so do the honest I don’t always go for much cheaper, but whether or not the discount is worth the hassle I freaking love your channel it’s amazing
I love finding name brand bread products at DT and putting them in the freezer. I got Thomas brand keto bagel thins and cinnamon raisin English muffins-$1.25! I take advantage and stock up.
I appreciate the helpful tips you share. Your creative ideas for getting more out of our food, like using syrup from canned fruit to sweeten drinks, are so smart! I never would have thought of it. Thank you for always bringing us the best content.
This video couldn’t have come at a better time for me! About to move out/on a low income rn & it seems like DT will be the place to get most of my groceries :)
Loved this video! I'm an avid walmart and dollar tree shopper and always wonder which place would be the better one to get things at a better price. Please do more comparing videos of the two stores.
Very helpful video. I think DT has some amazing values, especially for single people. I don't normally use Walmart for groceries as it's much further than my HEB but every now and again if I'm in there and need something I'll typically pick it up. Knowing these tips will definitely help me decide if it's better to hit the DT. This video must have taken so much research and I really appreciate it! Your content always helps me save and spend wisely ❤
Thank you so much for taking the time to do this wonderful comparison shopping experience! I especially appreciate the comments you made about the quality and the flavor/taste of the dollar tree items as sometimes you just don’t know!
You are such a lovely young lady. Thank you for all you do for us your viewers so glad I stumbled upon your channel 👩🍳❤️😉you are amazing, informative, kind and sweet..
![🎤 จับฉลากร้องเพลง x P’ #XXSIVK [EP.1] (2/2) เพื่อนจับได้คำไหน..ต้องร้องคำนั้น เริ่ม! 💓🎶 #MXFRUIT](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/1bJvMJXmeS4/mqdefault.jpg)
I am soooooo grateful for this comparison video! I'm 70 on a fixed income and it's important to make every penny count. Thank you so very much for helping me with my shopping confidence❣️😊
You are so welcome!
@@DollarTreeDinners you are so kind and helpful ❤
I think DT is better for single people. If you're just one person buying in bulk doesn't make sense, especially if there's no room for larger items.
I agree, sometimes as a single person it's harder for me to get through larger sizes before things go bad. Love DT for those smaller quantities.
Agreed!
Dollar tree rising there price up to 7.00 dollars it all over news about it not going to be cheap anymore
@norfolk03 She's addressed that. The $7 items will be in the freezer plus section, which is currently $3-5. Some $1.25 are going up to $1.50. Some may be actually coming back down to $1. Sounds more like a Dollar General style pricing, but with most items still being in $1 to $1.50 range.
First of all, are you single ? Do you shop at DT yourself ?
I am a single person and do not buy in bulk nor do I purchase everythingfrom DT. . I am frugal. And sometimes buying a one serving meal or at DT is not the best bang for my buck. Still there are times when it is the best solution
I am not a fan of cooking rice. Please do not waste your breath giving me cooking tips - I wont do it. Instead, I like the microwaveable Rice packages from DT. Quick and easy and that which is considered one portion, [ CHECK THE BAG ], can for me be 3-6 portions depending on what I make - side dish, soup, stirfry, casserole. So, the expense is worth it to me.
Spices, Bagels, Coffee, frozen Pizza, frozen Chicken Tenders, Tea all make sense to buy for a single person or a family. 4 Bagels in a package come to $.31/.32, and a cup of coffee instant $.03-5.
However, the cereals, energy bars, chips, sodas, and water are way too high.
So, even as a single person sometimes it is best to purchase larger size packages and freeze the extras.
Dollar Tree:
White rice-2lb
Brown rice-2lb
Jasmine Rice-1lb
Microwave rice
Great Northern beans-12oz
Pasta-20oz
Oven ready lasagna noodles
Apple cider vinegar
White vinegar
Regular soy sauce
Seasoning blends
Hunts tomato sauce
Canned fruit in syrup
Canned veggie blends
Jarred red peppers
Olives
Pickles
Regular broths
Specialty mustard
Bbq sauce
A1 sauce
Louisiana hot sauce lol
Fruit preserves
Oats
Wheat sandwich bread
Shelf stable milk
Banquet frozen meals
Texas toast
Snacks-cookies, crackers etc…
Walmart:
Pinto Beans-1lb
Brown lentils-1lb
Kidney beans-1lb
Black beans-1lb
Pasta-1lb
Flour-5lb
White sugar-4lb
Reduced sodium soy sauce
Canned veggies and beans
Canned fruit in juice
Jarred jalapeno
Better variety of broths
Mayo
Ketchup
Yellow Mustard
Salad dressing
Michelinia’s frozen meals
Other cooking oils like olive oil
Either one:
Brown sugar
Powdered sugar
Almond milk
Regular spices
Vegetable oil
Thank you for this! I pinned it
My Walmart has single microwave rice brand called royal
@@DollarTreeDinners I was actually going to comment if you have a website where we can get a document with the printed list. 😅
Thank you to the person that did it for us.
You missed vegetable oil, which was the same at either place. Otherwise, thank you for making this list!
Dollar tree rising there price up to 7.00 dollars it all over news about it not going to be cheap anymore
This is so helpful Rebecca, I am a care giver to senior citizen, I prefer to refer to myself as their “personal assistant” it sounds fancy and less dependent. My main client lives in a senior apartment complex with lots of other ladies and a handful of eligible bachelors, I was asked to speak next week, and I have been trying to figure out what to talk about, personal safety, avoiding scams, and now I can share this information and recommend the video to the ones that know how TH-cam works! Most are on tight fixed incomes, I can go thru your list and make a shopping list, they do go to Dollar Tree a couple of times a month, this will really bless them!
The issue as a former walmart employee is that every Walmart has a different standard price depending on your area. Dollar tree is always the same price! Keep that in mind
Yes. I'm in New England, all that stuff is much more expensive here in Massachusetts.
DT is always the same. I have Aldi, though, so it's much cheaper there than at Walmart.
I recently went to a conference for a couple of days and all the items in the vending machines were ar least $2.50. And of course, the cafeteria was closed! So after the first day, I went to Dollar Tree and loaded up on snacks and canned ice coffee from there. I got canned coffee, popcorn, pistachios, pecans and milk chocolate covered pretzels. It was so much cheaper and I got some healthier options this way.
When traveling, I can always find a dollar tree in the area and that’s where I get majority of my food for the trip. A lot of it is hotel friendly and it’s saves sooooo much money. I like to go to hotels with free breakfast to get in some variety and squirrel away a couple yogurts or fruits for the day and then make some rice and tuna bowls in the room for lunch.
I definitely take advantage of hotels with free all day coffee and doctor it up to taste a bit better 😅
Next video ideas: Now that you have a comparison, do a build out your first pantry from the stores with all the basics, and give those totals. I think these videos are wonderful for singles, fresh outta high school or college, seniors, etc. It's good practical information on cost, what to get, and where.
I always open my Walmart app when I am shopping at Dollar Tree, so I can compare prices immediately as I shop.
Me too!
If they are close in price, I would suggest buying at Dollar Tree because Walmart has reduced the price to compete with Dollar Tree on certain items, and if the Dollar Tree closes because you bought your supplies at Walmart, then you can expect the price to go back up.
Rebecca, you are such a dear! Being a senior on a fixed income, your content is more helpful than you’ll ever know and besides that it’s fun too. I love it when you make something you really like and you get a little bit giddy. It’s so cute. Thank you for doing this, I always look so forward to all of your videos.
I completely agree! She is so helpful and fun!!!
This was so incredibly helpful! Since dollar tree raised their price to $1.25, I stopped buying a lot of food there because I assumed it was cheaper at Walmart now. I appreciate the time you took to do the math. I’m surprised to see that Dollar Tree still wins for several items and that info is enough for me to start shopping for ingredients at Dollar Tree more often. Thank you!
Thank you for doing all the leg work and comparisons. Really helps me.
Always check dollar tree for breads. I frequently find very nice bread ($6/loaf stuff) from other store overstocks. Bread freezes well.
The total prices really shocked me. I understand the size differences but still. As someone who just buys and cooks for me and my fiance, that $20-30 is a lot when I try to spend the least amount as possible every time I go grocery shopping. Thank you for this!
And prices at Walmart can vary widely from store to store. A gallon of milk at a Walmart 1 mile away is 4.62. The same gallon at a Walmart about 5 miles away is 2.46.
Dollar tree rising there price up to 7.00 dollars it all over news about it not going to be cheap anymore
@norfolk03 , yes they announced a 71.5% increase across the board in their prices. $1.25 becoming $1.75, the $5 items becoming $7. Those hikes are already being seen in some areas.
DT is $1.25
@mariejohnson9665 at the locations near me, it is only sold $1.25/quart rather than by the gallon. That would total $5.00 to get the 4 containers equalling a gallon.
Not all stores in an area are equal. While Dollar Tree pricing is consistent, availability may not be. Other stores, pricing and availability both can change from one zip code to another.
Lists like this are a great starting point to be able to fine tune the data for your area.
Great point!
So glad to see you today. I went to the food pantry with my friend. I asked them how often you can shop; they said once a week, which is generous. I got a lot of good food. Nutritious too. Salad, potatoes, a whole bunch of good stuff.
Soup at dollar tree are the BOMB. Campbell's brand for 1.25. Soooo much cheaper and bigger cans
Campbell's chicken and rice is my favorite soup and I will only buy it at Dollar Tree now.
I like those mini jars of Mayo or Miracle Whip at DT. They come in handy during camping trips when you don't need a full jar for the weekend. Their specialty blend of seasonings are pretty decent. Thanks for putting this together for us!!
Love DT for camping stuff!
The food and often times containers or foil pans!
My monthly shopping starts at dollar tree as I am retired and need a realistic budget thank you much glad I found your channel dear
Last Fall I did a price comparison for my budget at Walmart, Dollar Tree and Aldi. Girl! That is so much work. Well done. At the end of my work on the budget I decided all three have their value. I am ok with going to all three once every 2 weeks.
I enjoyed this. I have just started shopping at DT. Walmart isn't always the cheapest. Thank you for doing this!!
Thank you for making this video! I’d also add that gnocchi is a good deal at dollar tree as well as their tortillas wraps (as long as you don’t need whole grain).
I'm so glad you took the time to do this!! I always say most things seem less at Walmart.... now we know!😉
Very grateful!
Hey, Rebecca! Another great video with lots of great info. In full disclosure I'm an ASM with Dollar Tree but also a budget shopper that compares prices weekly and also buys at Walmart when the price is right. So I have a few points to add that I hope you and others will find helpful. To be clear, I am not representing the company in any way with this comment only adding my personal opinion and experiences. As far as the canned fruits go, your store may not have them yet, but ours has recently received others that were in either light syrup or even 'no sugar added' (mandarin oranges). So there may be options alternative to 'heavy syrup' arriving soon. Other things to watch out for at Dollar Tree are Limited Edition close out cereals. This happens infrequently and usually close to holidays but it is possible to get family sized boxes of brand cereals for $1.25 when you can find them. As an example, one of the last ones we received at our store was Reese's Puff minis in a family sized box (19.8 oz, if I remember correctly) and Walmart had the same exact box for $4.86. Standard coffee filters, brown bags, and small boxes of storage or snack bags may be a better value at Dollar Tree if you pack lunches or snacks. One thing I absolutely buy at Walmart is Toaster Pastries. At one point Dollar Tree had 8 ct boxes that beat Walmart's price; however, they have since shrunk to 6 cts for $1.25. Walmart has 6 ct boxes of the same flavors for $0.98 but also 12 ct boxes for $1.92. It would cost me $2.50 at Dollar Tree to achieve the same count. That's all I can think of right now. I really enjoy your videos and perspective since we have similar cooking styles and interests. Hope you have a great week!
I have an Idea for you to help moms that might be using WIC vouchers - Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) -...You could create a menu using the items that are covered. Nursing moms got extra food for their nutrition needs. You are creative with food planning! I'm sure it would be helpful. Of course this would be for young children and the moms :)
-from the website: WIC foods include infant cereal, iron-fortified adult cereal, vitamin C-rich fruit or vegetable juice, eggs, milk, cheese, peanut butter, dried and canned beans/peas, and canned fish. Soy-based beverages, tofu, fruits and vegetables, baby foods, whole-wheat bread, and other whole-grain options were recently added to better meet the nutritional needs of WIC participants.
Dollar Tree is great for vacation cooking.
We go shopping after we get to our villa and see what is available. Then we go to Sam’s for fruit, salad, and snacks, Walmart for variety and basics, and Dollar Tree for condiments because you can get smaller quantities.
For a 10 day vacation, we usually eat 5 breakfasts, 5 lunches, and 3-4 dinners at the villa or pack for picnics. We started doing this after seeing how you eat at ComicCons. Before that we ate out every meal and stayed in regular rooms.
We save $$$$$$ doing it this way, eat better, and have more room in a villa.
I know you prepare meals before you leave for Cons. But I find I have more car room and have less stress if we shop once we are there. Part of the fun is planning our villa meals together and picking out fun treats instead of $$$$ treats at amusement parks. We travel for fun instead of work so it works for us.
Dollar tree rising there price up to 7.00 dollars it all over news about it not going to be cheap anymore
I@@norfolk03I heard that also and that the $1.25 going to $1.75. Yikes. I'm in Oklahoma.
@@norfolk03 If dollar tree does that then it will price it self out of business and all the prodects mentioned in this video will be cheaper at walmart. plus i did hear about the dollar tree plus stores and they have some products sold as they are the premiium product but the regular everyday items will still be at the lower price point. they are doing this as they have found they can raise their prices a bit and most people won't stop shopping there but i do not shop there often.
@@sharonoldham4374 rty the 2 dollar price tag like we have in canada
Yes! We go to Sanibel sometimes and only go shopping at the Publix right before the bridge into the island
Can I just commend you on your dedication?! I know this had to be a LOT of work on top of holding down a regular job. The thing is this is useful for everyone no matter their situation. I live pretty equidistant between Walmart and other grocery and dollar stores, so it's not such a chore for me to stop in different places whenever I need just a few items, so it's good to know if I need a jar of mayo to get it from DT instead of Walmart, but also someone living in a rural area where you really only make one or two big grocery shopping trips a month also benefits because they can plan and strategize where to go and how much to spend at each store. I know we all say this a lot, but you are truly doing good work here. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for being so kind and empathetic for people who are struggling to afford food. Also, sort of related, but I was wondering about maybe branching out a bit from just food to household items like cleaning supplies and toiletries? Those items can also eat into a tight budget.
Rebecca- I love this video, and certainly appreciate all the time it took for you to do this comparison. Wow!! Way to go, girl!!
A lot of people in the “Vanlife/SUV/Car/Truck/camper” Community like those individual microwave precooked rice pouches because they cook easily on the portable camp stoves. That’s why DT is good for smaller packaging for individual or smaller servings.
It would be interesting to see you add Dollar General & Aldi for a comparison at 4-stores. 😊
My Walmart sells shelf stable Parmalat brand milk for $2.98 for 32 oz.
Blue diamond almond breeze shelf stable milk $4.34 for 32 oz.
What really love is the shelf stable table cream sold at Walmart in the international isle. Nestle Media Crema Table Cream, 7.6 oz for $2.32. It's great to have heavy cream on the shelf when I want to make a chowder.
Rebecca thank you for this comparison. I'm a senior citizen on a fixed income. I have both stores. BTW the ice cream at dollar tree is so good & is great for one person.
"If you want to use the syrups to flavor your tea" 🤯 Had to rewind the video and rewatch because I didn't take in any info for like 3 minutes after you so casually dropped that amazing nugget of information.
Hi Rebecca!! I absolutely loved this video, as I constantly break down price by oz for items at Dollar Tree, Dollar General, my local grocery store and BJ's. Unfortunately, I live in NYC and the only walmarts we have are in the rural areas of NY. Hours away by car (which I don't have). As an autistic person, saving money by crunching numbers and getting the "better buy" has been a special interest of mine for some time now, and I find your videos to be extremely helpful for creative budget meals.
I have a video request if you think it's possible! I have problems with eating the same thing everyday, unless it's one of my safe foods (again, autism), so meal planning had never worked out for me personally. BUT I would love to see you create a menu of breakfast, lunch and dinner for 2 weeks from Dollar Tree and Dollar General with at least amount of repeated meals back to back as possible. What I mean is, maybe make smaller portion sizes so there's not much leftovers, or space them out to not eat the same thing back to back. I know you've sort of already done this but if you aim for 2 weeks we can see a wider variety of meals! Since it's two weeks, I think a $50 or even $75 budget would give you a bit more wiggle room. I'd love to see something like this because my family likes to shop at BJ's in bulk but I think it's more reasonable to shop at Dollar Tree or Dollar General to save money as we are on a really tight budget.
I apologize for such a long message, but your recipes have changed my life and allowed me to actually eat nutritiously on a budget, and I would really appreciate being able to expand on that. Thank you so much for the effort you put into your channel!! 💜
Ty for the amazing work you did!
Thank you for the time and effort it took to do this. There are a few items I like to get at DT even though item may be smaller. I'm always happy to receive a notice you've posted. 😊 Have a great day.
🎉 wow amazing 93 to 62 wow. The few pennies here and there per ounce didn't seem like much til the total. Loved this thank you. It is very helpful 😊
Thank you for doing the legwork! Love your creativity in the kitchen😊
Thank you! 😊
BTW, I've been able to find loaves of French Bread at the bakery section at Walmart (online, too) for only $1 lately! They say it's $1.47 or something, but then the price gets changed to $1 as the price "sold by weight." Look for that, y'all! Yes, you do have to slice it yourself but I don't mind that! I keep it in the fridge, and it easily lasts me a week with me being the only one eating it. No, I don't eat many sandwiches. This would be a bit small for that. I tend to use tortillas/wraps for something like that; they also keep longer in the fridge.
Dollar tree rising there price up to 7.00 dollars it all over news about it not going to be cheap anymore
I can find loaves of French and Italian bread at WM for 30 cents on their discounted rack. I make my own garlic bread so it’s great to stock up and freeze.
Oh yeah the last few times I’ve been to Walmart I’ve been able to get French loaves for 30 to 88 cents on clearance. Put them in the freezer when I get home and they last quite a long time! Great for garlic bread, paninis, soup, grilled cheese, etc.
I saw Walmart announce several items particularly their French bread were coming down to pre pandemic prices.
This is such an overwhelming topic. I've tried to compare on my own and always give up. Thanks for doing the work and breaking it down!
It is such an overwhelming topic, i tried my best to make it easier but it’s a lot of information
Thank you for making this video. I can't imagine how much time it took you to film and edit, but you are helping a lot of people.
Glad it was helpful!
Oh my gosh I'm so glad you did this I'm always trying to take mental notes at either store!!
The Margaret Holmes Tomato Okra Corn is my favorite canned veg product! In my area Dollar Tree is the only one that has it. I absolutely love just making any kind of rice and popping that in there and adding a protein. 😊
I love collard greens but have never seen them at my DT.
I love that, too, but I just stir in a corn starch slurry to thicken it and eat it as a soup. I will have to try your way. 😊
Thank you so much for this video. I often go back and forth between these two stores during camping season to stock our camper. This video will save me so much time and space! You're the best. I'd love to see a comparison between Dollar Tree and Dollar General! 😊
That is a HUGE gap in the total cost!! I was not expecting that. Very insightful indeed.
Great video. 100% right on the snacks at DT, only place we get them now. Maybe a Dollar Tree movie night haul in the future?
One thing about walmart canned vegetables/fruits is you have to weigh the actual fruit/vegetables from the container. It's not as much of a savings as you'd think because the Great Value brand tends to have less weight of actual food in the cans.
thats why she looks at the ounces in the container ! they exclude the weight of the metal.
@@lalalapurdue I'm talking about the weight of the actual food in the can versus the entire weight of the can (basically the amount of water in each can/brand)...walmart/great value typically has more water compared to fruit/vegetables.
oh okay ! im sorry i misunderstood. @@sarahstarbell
@@lalalapurdue no problem! i don't think i worded it well in my original comment :)
Thank you so much, Rebecca. I'm just learning to cook and shop well at 60 so you are an appreciated wealth of kindness and knowledge. Thank you.
It would be awesome if our dollar stores in Ontario Canada 🇨🇦 sold as many products as your stores have.
Preaching. I wish we had the courage and freezer options as well
Your a sweetheart! I'm always playing the guessing game but now ,I know what to get and where. Thank you so much for all your time. God Bless, Hugs, Rebekah
Cool video! I've often wondered about this but not willing to do the work myself. What's also really helpful is knowing which DT items are good...like, taste and quality. I like when you let us know which stuff is good and which stuff to avoid.
The duplex cookies @ Dollartree are a great buy! 1lb for $1.25. I never bought them before 'til you mentioned them in a previous video where you were dipping them in milk. Now I buy them all the time.
I got a few of the shelf stable milk boxes in a food bank haul and almost gave them away but they come in handy when you know your kids will want milk in their cereal and you refrigerate it over night. It tasted like regular milk.
I'm honestly pretty shocked at how similar the prices were. I've always thought that most regular food at dollar tree was so much more expensive with the exception of snacks.
I wonder about the paper products now. Those have gotten so expensive at Walmart I'm curious now if DT is cheaper now.
Loved this comparison! Thank you for doing this.
Thank you for this info! Every cent counts right now for us folks cooking on a budget and I really appreciate all the work you put into this!
Thanks for this! As a single person, this is much needed info. I was wondering about this. DT has the smaller portions that make it easier for me, but it didn’t know if it was worth it. Thanks again.
Enjoy watching your shopping experiences as well as the food comparisons extremely interesting as well as helpful!
I shop at DT a lot! And, i appreciate your assessment. Sometimes, I know it is a few cents cheaper at walmart, but I just dont want to stop 2x so I will just grab a can of tomatoes anyway. 😊
Inalways buy buns and white bread at DT. And of course, paper towels and napkins and TP.
Thank you so much for doing this! I've started buying food from dollar tree thanks to your channel.
I don't have a Walmart near me, so I'll be doing the comparisons between DT and King Soopers (Kroger) and Safeway. I'm on disability and $237/mo in food stamps. I appreciate the work you put into this!
Caren
Thank you for doing all this work. It will help so many people.
Thank you for taking the time to do this. Based on the information you provided, it looks like Walmart is the best fit for me... which is good, because that's what I've been doing. (But now I can be SURE, rather than wondering.)
Another thing I've done in the past might be helpful for people who have two grocery stores close to each other (or at least along a particular route) that offer pickup. I open a browser tab for each store, and search for the items I want. Whichever store has it cheaper, I put it in the cart. Then I stagger the pickup times so I get one right after the other. That way, you can do comparison shopping on the fly without having to go in-store.
I love this! This is how I shop, and luckily our Food Lion and Lidl are close enough where I can shop at both stores and get the best prices!
DT makes sense for small kitchens like I have in my little RV which I am currently living in until we finish our house so storage space is severely limited. This was a super helpful video for me! I have a DT on my way home from work. I will be stopping by there more often now! Thank you!
Kind of surprising but dollar general market has an actual $1 section. I didn't know because we recently got one where I live and it's helped so much! Especially Saturdays when the $5 coupon is available.
You did a lot of work to get this info for us. Thank you! 🙏
Thank you for doing .all this research! I have started to increase my DT shopping for food.❤
Rebecca, you put so much time & effort into your videos. You are so sincere & aren’t afraid to admit when something doesn’t meet your expectations.
You’ve made me more confident in my cooking & baking. Keep up the great work. ❤❤❤
Thank you for all the time & effort you’ve put into this study. Very helpful.
My pleasure!
I'm so thankful you do these videos. Its so important with inflation right now that people on fixed incomes know they have options. Tfs
Wow so much work there Rebecca, thank you. I dont have either stores but I watched avidly. Sometimes people just dont realise that it can be cheaper overall for the larger size elsewhere but if you have $1.25 to spend then thats what you have to spend. I know what its like to scrape up enough cents to buy bread, buying in the larger sizes was a luxury I didnt have.
Nice video-and a lot of work for you! I did hear that Dollar Tree is going to be raising their prices (again) so we’ll see what that means.
This is great information. I appreciate this.
I always start at Dollar Tree & compare prices using the Walmart app. That way I know what to get at each store. Great video, thanks for all your hard work
It's been my experience the great value dried beans are often far worse than the Brown's Best. I always end up with a decent sized pile of broken beans & rocks when sorting them to cook. I swear Browns has much better quality. I rarely come across broken beans and can't remember finding any rocks.
This is exactly what I needed to plan out my shopping. Saving the dollars here and there really add up. Thanks for taking the time to do this for us.
The smaller packaging is also great for taking camping
Thank you for this! I always try to balance the budget by comparing the prices between these two stores. You just helped make this all make sense. :)
Thanks so much for this great video!! I love your content and am very grateful to have found you Rebecca! 😊
Thank you for this! It is extremely helpful, and I appreciate the effort and hours of work you went through to compare all of these items!
Thanks so much for all your work in comparing these prices. I will be doing more of my shopping at Dollar Tree now.
Thank you so much!! I've been thinking I needed to do this kind of comparison. You are a jewel for doing this and sharing the information!! 💕
Thank you for all this useful information! That was alot of research!!
Thank you Rebecca! You're so helpful and thorough and I'm so happy I found you ❤
I shop Walmart, and this is an eye opener for sure. I'm used to just putting things in my cart, but prices have been going up on things, so I'll probably shop at both now.
It’s the first time I saw your show-Great great show- loaded with wonderful information -you did a amazing job 👍
Our local Walmarts are kind of crazy, so do the honest I don’t always go for much cheaper, but whether or not the discount is worth the hassle I freaking love your channel it’s amazing
I can’t tell you how much I appreciate your diligence in this!! I have needed this so much! Thank you!!!
I love finding name brand bread products at DT and putting them in the freezer. I got Thomas brand keto bagel thins and cinnamon raisin English muffins-$1.25! I take advantage and stock up.
Thank you, Rebecca. This is appreciated ❤
Thank you soooooo much ! I now it was a lot of work ! It helps so much !!
I appreciate the helpful tips you share. Your creative ideas for getting more out of our food, like using syrup from canned fruit to sweeten drinks, are so smart! I never would have thought of it. Thank you for always bringing us the best content.
Great video!! Really wish DT still carried the Cinnamon Toast Crunch spread. Same size at Walmart and others stores is over $3.
This video couldn’t have come at a better time for me! About to move out/on a low income rn & it seems like DT will be the place to get most of my groceries :)
Loved this video! I'm an avid walmart and dollar tree shopper and always wonder which place would be the better one to get things at a better price. Please do more comparing videos of the two stores.
Very helpful video. I think DT has some amazing values, especially for single people. I don't normally use Walmart for groceries as it's much further than my HEB but every now and again if I'm in there and need something I'll typically pick it up. Knowing these tips will definitely help me decide if it's better to hit the DT. This video must have taken so much research and I really appreciate it! Your content always helps me save and spend wisely ❤
Thank you for your research. 😊
If y’all have a Lidl near you I would recommend that store. There isn’t a lot of variety but what is there is cheap compared to Walmart.
I really appreciated the breakdown because right now grocery prices are ridiculous.
Thank you so much for taking the time to do this wonderful comparison shopping experience! I especially appreciate the comments you made about the quality and the flavor/taste of the dollar tree items as sometimes you just don’t know!
You are such a lovely young lady. Thank you for all you do for us your viewers so glad I stumbled upon your channel 👩🍳❤️😉you are amazing, informative, kind and sweet..