Here’s a list of things to always pick up at the dollar store and items to leave behind

: "In general, some items at the Dollar Store will be bad purchases because the quality isn’t the best or the price per unit is higher than what you’d pay elsewhere.

"On the other hand, some items will be great for purchasing at the dollar store because you can get name brands for less than if you were to shop elsewhere, so you get the same great quality for a lower price.”

What you should buy at the dollar store according to the expert:

• Photo frames
• Candy
• Toiletries including hair clips, combs and toothpaste
• Glasses and cups
• Birthday cards

Goods you should pick up elsewhere:

• Gift wrapping
• Washing detergent
• Batteries
• Medication
• Tinned foods

The Sun has already shared four tips with shoppers looking to save at Dollar Tree.

They include using coupons which typically offer a free item or a specific amount off of the purchase price of one or more products.

It is also recommended shoppers use the store's Value Seekers Blog.

Dollar Tree combined all the new ideas, inspiration and ways to spend less and save more in one area.

It's a way to interact with customers and share fun and frugal ideas for crafts, recipes.

All the ideas you find in the Value Seekers Blog can be created from products you can find at Dollar Tree.