33+ Ways These Genius And Creative Dollar Store Hacks Will Make Your Money Go Further

In today’s fast-paced world, we all strive for ways to simplify our lives and increase efficiency. Whether we’re busy parents, savvy travelers, storage experts, or just crafty individuals on a budget, we all seek smart and cost-effective solutions. That’s where these Dollar Store hacks come in. Here are some of the best hacks that will surely make your life easier and more efficient. You’ll be thanking us later!

To add to that, you can actually see your spices! I think this is a major bonus as someone who has struggled with keeping spices both organized and visible. A true addition.

This will also keep your luggage from absorbing and unpleasant or unsavory smells. So fresh and so clean!

The steps are easy! First, get a silicone glove at the Dollar Store, wet your desired brush in a little soap and water, and move it around on the glove. You’ll see instant results and all the grime will be washed away.

However, there’s a simple and affordable solution to this problem. All you need to do is pick up some hooks and designate a spot where these cleaning tools can hang out together. By doing so, you’ll not only prevent them from falling over but also make them easily accessible for future use. This easy and inexpensive organization hack can make a world of difference in your home and ensure that your cleaning tools stay in good condition for longer.

Have no fear because this genius hack is quite helpful. Grab some pant hangers with clips and use the clips to hang your chip bags in your pantry. Easy!

If it’s a windy day and you’re having your gathering outside, you can be assured that nothing will blow away. Truly, this is the perfect hack that won’t disappoint.

Kids love to play with soap and water, and if it means a little extra soap down the drain to get them to wash their hands–okay, that’s liveable. But there is another option: rubber bands. Wrap one around the soap dispenser to limit their use. 

All you have to do is create an “X” with the rubber band and loop it on the door to block the lock from entering the hole. This way you can relax knowing that you won’t have an emergency on your hands if your toddler accidentally closes the door. 

You can bring these snacks through TSA as long as they are closed and are not liquid that exceeds the allowed amount.

Not only are they great for organizing jewelry, but they can also be used to organize belts, stack trash bags, and rolls toilet paper. And it could even work super well with watches, too. Who knew?

This little project is great to hold toys (so many toys, amirite?) as well as shampoos, soaps, conditions, and anything else that makes baths more fun or easy.

This amazing Dollar Store hack will leave you feeling happy and relieved that you found a solution for your organization. Not only are you saving a few bucks, but you also will feel much better knowing your space is organized.

Compare this to buying the mini versions of your products and you’ll see that the juice is worth the squeeze when it comes to this Dollar Store hack.

After you’ve secured a shoe rack, you simply organize the bottles on it as you’d like. No longer do you have to worry and stress over bottles scattered everywhere in your kitchen!

If you want to go a step further for the aesthetics then shoot for the monochromatic look or do a DIY session! Your local Dollar store certainly has them, as well as labels to mark what everything is.

To create a decoration like the one above, it’s simple. Grab some balloons, a basket, ribbons, a hula hoop, two cotton mops, a teddy bear, and inflatable decor – you can put together an amazing baby shower decoration at an affordable price!

Pick up some pool noodles at Dollar Store and make your child’s bed with the pool noodles on either side of the bed to make bumpers. This will help keep them contained.

With a mesh hamper, putting sandy toys in there takes care of themselves. Due to the small holes in the mesh a lot of the sand will fall to the side on your journey.

Furthermore, they are incredibly easy to make! All you have to do is get the sponges wet and then freeze them directly after. 

You can also keep them for when someone has an injury and you need a quick to-go ice pack, as well as take them along for the beach and on camping trips. They are ultra-light.

Buy some Febreeze or the like from the dollar store and decorate it. Put it next to their bed and tell them that monsters are allergic to the spray and therefore will not come into their room and as long as the spray is there, they are safe. 

All you have to do is dip each utensil into the paint and allow them to dry. You can create a rainbow assortment or just do one color to match a theme in your home.

You can arrange your cans based on soups, noodles, beans, or do it on your favorite soups in each one and your partner’s soup in the other. It helps keep track of how much of everything is left.

A TikToker demonstrated how she converted a dish drying rack into a hanging wall piece used to sort mail. That’s a pretty genius idea, and it’s affordable, too.

This is an easy and affordable way to eliminate the clutter in your closet and skim down the time you spend looking for your things.  

Pick up some tennis balls and put them in your longer socks. Now you have a ball roller to help relieve some of those muscle pains.

Things that can be stored in the toothbrush holder include chargers, earbuds, stylists, and anything else you can fit in there!

The solution? Pipe cleaners! These cheap and soft little barriers are the perfect solution and feed two birds with one scone.

Create the holder in your mind’s eye. The cup on the top is a super cute addition. You can make as many compartments as you see fit.

It will add a little magic to bath time. And, if your children are not huge bath takers and resist it when you try to get them to sud up, this might be a good way to get them into the bathtub!

Take some essential oils and dab them into your coffee filters. Essential oils are better because they are fine for skin and will not irritate. Throw the filter in with your drying clothes and relish in the fresh scents!

Pick up some paint along with your fake florals (buyer’s choice but white is simply timeless) and simply dip the flowers into the paint. Let them dry, and then arrange to your liking!

A neat and organized little trick are dollar store popsicle holders! As you can see they really do the trick.

You’ll need a few essential items to build this storage shelf. Grab some square Dollar Store baskets (there are many colors), one pool noodle, and a couple of zip ties. In no time, you will have built the perfect and functional shelf for all your organizational needs.

Buy a shower caddy and install a hook to hang it somewhere out of the way. This person chose to hang their fruit and veggie shower caddy inside their shelves so it is fully out of the way.

You know those vitamin/pill organizers that us elderly folk have come to rely on for our daily doses? Well, they’re multi-faceted. Keep your necklaces from getting tangled and still look fabulous.

Go to the dollar store and pick up some numbered beads as well as some bright and colorful ones, or whatever it is that your kiddo likes. Bead your number onto the bracelet and fit it to your kid’s wrist. 

From there, you can paint and dry your new decor. You can use adhesive to install it.

You can reuse it too! Just bundle it up and rinse it off, and voila! A cheap, practical, and efficient solution to letting your kids do what makes them happiest while also protecting your home. 

An easy solution is to store them inside of ice cube trays! You can even pick out a sweet color and make organizing fun with your little one.

Push the basket portion of the item through so all that is left is the outline of the top. This creates a perfect base for you to work with for your wreath. You can do it with real flowers of fake flowers depending on the vibe and longevity you want to have the wreath.

This could also be a thoughtful gift for a loved one! Very simple, fun, and elegant.

Knowing where each item is makes cooking and putting things away so much easier, so it’s important to have an organizational system in place. Snagging a dish organizer is the best move, and you can also use it for Tupperware and other kitchenware.

Supplies:

White Roses

Planter Cutters

Mini Vases or Mason Jars

Water

Food Coloring

Rubberband

To Do: Slice the stem of a rose down the center at the bottom of the flower into as many slits as you have colors. Fill vases/mason jars with separate colors and put a slit of the stem into each one, leave over night, and voila!

Decorate each can however you would like! The options of wallpaper are nearly endless.

Purchase some dollar store cupcake holders and stick the popsicle stick through it to create a drip catching system. That way your kids can enjoy their popsicles to their heart’s content and you can relax about the carpet. 

And the best part? Once you’re done using them, they can be flattened and reused or simply disposed of. So next time you’re headed out for a picnic or outdoor adventure, don’t forget to grab a few of these insulated bags from the Dollar Store. Your back will thank you for it!

This type of reward system is simple and fun while also being cost efficient and will make your little one incredibly happy. Win, win, win!

You can put whatever you’d like in the baskets. Not only is it decorative but it is also space saving which we all love.

The good news is that while the shoe rack offers a ton of space, it also is very ergonomic so it won’t be in your way!

Dollar stores have these organizers for cheap and they make all the difference. Now you’re filled in to this little drawer organizer hack, enjoy!

All you need to do is put your IPad or streaming device into a gallon bag before puncturing some holes into either side of the bag. You can hang the bag with clips, rope, or thread. It’s up to you!

They are perfect for throwing into the back of your car, into your luggage, and into your purse or backpack. They are light, cheap, and make all the difference when a random rain storm covers your skies.

These crates are cheap and if you don’t like the color then you can always spray paint them! Hang them on the wall and enjoy.

To spare your clean clothes from the grimy bottom of your shoes with some Dollar Store shower caps. Usually a pack comes with six so you’re good to go.

You can also use the mesh bag to organize your clean clothes when you travel, to lug your dirty clothes to the washing machine, or as an easy tote. Either way, the many different uses make it an obvious buy.

This gives any children’s bathroom a whimsical feel and gives your kids access to refill the toilet paper when they run out.

An easy solution to this is to glue magnets to the treasured cup and just keep them stuck to the fridge. It is a great way to ensure that you are always prepared to hydrate your little one. 

Pick up some straws from the Dollar Store and put your necklaces through them. From there you can hang the straws up in a row without worrying about tangling.

You can pick up hand sanitizers, OTC medications, bandages, and antibacterial wipes.

Pick up some affordable sunglasses, flip flops, pool toys, and beach toys. Easy-peasy, lemon-in-the-summertime-squeezy.

You may already have a muffin tin around, if not, these are inexpensive too. Simply fill the muffin tins with shaving cream and add some food coloring droplets in. Now let your kids have fun “painting” the bathtub!