Great Holiday Gift Ideas: Shop Your Local Dollar Tree Store

The tree lights are sparkling in the streets and Christmas and Holiday shopping sprees are just getting ready to kick off into full swing!

For many Americans the money is tight this year. Very tight for some. Many have no choice but to cut back and save and really pinch their pennies.

Its time to shred the plastic credit cards and grab the wad of one dollar bills you have been saving in your top dresser drawer. Stay away from Target and even the dime store this shopping season. What could possibly be cheaper than the dime store you ask? The answer is the Dollar Tree store, and the best thing is that everything in the entire store is only going to set you back a dollar or less. You can't even buy things that cheap at a yard sale!

Chances are you have one in your neighborhood. Don't confuse the Dollar Tree and other Dollar stores with the Dollar General and your classic dime store, they tend to offer discounted items but not all items in the store are a dollar. At a true dollar store like the Dollar Tree, all of the items in the entire store are only one buck!

Many people stray away from this chain store because they fear they will walk out the door with nothing but pure junk and cheaply made items, that is simply not the case. There are many very nice items you can give as gifts that can be bought at the Dollar Tree store.

I've broken down the age groups to give you a better idea of some of the treasures you may find for everyone on your list.

Gifts for children-The Dollar Tree has a large selection of toys for all the little ones. Everything from card games, dolls, stuffed animals, cars and books. For under $10 total you can purchase crayons, coloring books and even a child's makeup set to complete a really nice gift set. You are sure to find something unique for the child on your list at this store.

Gifts for teens and young adults- There are several items to chose from for the discriminating teen and young adult on your list. Sunglasses are always in style any time of the year and the dollar store has a variety of trendy styles. There is also name brand makeup and hair accessories that can be abundantly found at any dollar store, and again, remember every item is a buck. Car accessories for the new driver also makes a great gift, throw in a car air freshener and a snow scraper and you complete the gift. You can easily buy for any teen for well under $5.00. Trendy colorful trash cans and pop lights can also be found for teenage room or dorm room decor.

Gifts for middle aged to older adults- For the ladies, if your gift recipient loves crafts, than the Dollar Tree is the perfect destination for putting together a gift bag for that special crafter on your list. There are several styles of silk flowers and greenery's, craft foams and even a variety of stylish vases to chose from. Colored pebbles and rocks are also found in abundance at most dollar stores. Most Dollar Tree stores sell scrapbooking albums, papers and stickers. This is a must for the avid scrapbooker on your gift list! For the guy on your list, the Dollar Tree offers a good selection of tools and handy items for around the house, such as furniture movers, screwdriver sets, and even manicure sets and beard trimmers. Maybe you want to pamper your gift recipient? Try making a cute basket out of some bubble bath, bath salts and a bath scrubber. All of these items can be purchased at the Dollar Tree.

Food and beverages are other items that can be purchased at the Dollar Tree. Some of the best name brand chocolates and candies can be added to complete your gift. Who isn't going to love a package of goodies with a huge Hershey bar tied to the top with a strand of ribbon?

The Dollar Tree is a one stop shop for all your gifting needs without ruining your budget. Cards, wrapping paper, gift bags, tape and even balloons can be bought at the store also.

So this year keep your bank account balance up and stretch your dollars as far as you can by shopping at the Dollar Tree. With prices like this you can even afford to buy a little something nice for yourself. After all, its only a buck!