Dollar General

Beware that this is one of those dollar stores where not everything is actually $ 1, and quality-​wise, not everything is actually worth the full price you pay. But that doesn’t mean it’s not worth the trip, if you know some tricks.
The last two times I’ve gone, I’ve received «$ 5 off $ 25 or more» coupons for the coming Saturday at the bottom of my receipts. I’ve found that between being picky about what I put in my cart (like items from their $ 1 section) and using the $ 5 off coupon, you can really capitalize on the savings.
I tend to get a variety of things here, but on my last trip for example, I picked up their plastic organizer trays for drawers/​shelves (they come in multiples for only $ 1), a 3’x5’ rug for my pet rabbit ($ 14), a plain gray crewneck sweatshirt ($ 2 on clearance, perfect for DIYs!), and two litterbox liner packs also for my rabbit ($ 2.50 each). I also frequent their nonperishable food aisles for brand-​name snacks for my fiancé, like Pop-​Tarts ($ 2/​box).
The employee who checked me out was super friendly, complimenting me on some of my choices and commenting on what a good deal some items were. At one point, the sweatshirt rang up as $ 4.20 (even though I’d checked it on their price scanner), and without even verifying, she took my word for it and apologized as she changed the price. Very impressed with their customer service!