$1.00 Makes Me Hollar!

The Dollar Store on Cochran, in the Albertson's shopping center, is a true, bonafide bargain center. Other 99 cent or thrift stores smell funny or simply look trashed. This one generally appears clean and the clerks are pleasant. Although not stocked with everything in creation, it has 12 pks of Christmas pencils for $1.00; pairs of girls' socks for $1.00; children's books for.. uh.. $1.00; stickers, 2 pks for ... $1.00; well you get the picture. Other nifty finds are batteries, locks, magnets, candies, interesting lotions and bubble baths, cleaners for the house, energy drinks, plastics for the kitchen, party supplies, coffee cups, bathroom items, Santa hats and holiday decor. They even have what I call "Hannukah Socks" (dark, glittery blue stockings for the fireplace... very pretty, too!). Two dollars can get you a nice gift of scented powder or lotions for your child's classroom teacher; a child's book for your neighbor; a few socks for your own children's stockings...holiday pencils for a neat treat for your child to proudly pass out to their friends this week. This store is worth checking out periodically. The buck definitely stops HERE.