Summer Fun Essentials on a Budget

Looking for some summer fun on a budget? Today, we are sharing our top finds for the summer courtesy of Dollar General. Find food, recipe inspo, and entertainment ideas on the cheap. Thank you, Dollar General for sponsoring today’s post.

Why I love Dollar General

I am sure we can all agree that saving money is key during these times. Luxurious vacations have been put on-hold, spending on takeout trimmed, and activities limited. But, that is okay! Today, we are showing some creative ways to have some Summer Fun with products found at your local Dollar General.

I love shopping at Dollar General because they have thousands of products all under one roof. You can have health, beauty, home, fashion, and food finds (to name a few) at your local store. They even have refrigerated meats, ice cream, and dairy products!

They carry both brand names and store brands like Clover Valley. I love that they have a Dollar Zone aisle and everyday low prices. Best of all, they have sales and coupons too!

Do you have the Dollar General app? If not, you are missing out! The app is easy to find in the app store and is free to download. Once you download, sign up, add your telephone number and choose your deals! There are both manufacturers coupons and store coupons.

$5 Dollar General coupon

Best of all, there are dollar-off coupons available! Sometimes they have $3/$15 purchase coupons and they have $5/$25 purchase coupons on Saturdays. I love shopping on Saturdays to get the best BANG for my BUCK.

Dollar General Pickup

Did you know that Dollar General also has DG Pickup stores? You can check to see if this option is available in your store by checking here. This service is good for food and drink only.

Summer fun top picks

Sandals- I don’t know about your kids, but mine go through so many pairs of sandals and flip flops. Dollar General has a bunch of styles for men, women, and children for great prices.

Toys- Not everyday can be an outdoor play kind of day. Thankfully, Dollar General has plenty of toys, games, and activities to keep kids busy indoors or on road trips.

Brands like Play-Doh, Crayola, and LEGO are a few we love and can find at ?Dollar General. They also have balls, slime toys, coloring books, and art supplies.

BBQ Essentials– Dollar General has lots of paper ware products to make hosting a BBQ or easy dinner a breeze. I love their DG Home line because it is $1 less than the brand names, and just as effective.

BBQ Foods- Don’t feel like heading to the supermarket for your BBQ needs? That is totally okay! Dollar General has everything from burgers to hot dogs, and even the buns! Their Clover Valley buns are fresher than the ones at the market!

You can find chips, soda, dips, and all the condiments you will need to make your outdoor grilling a breeze.

Refreshments- From ice pops, to coffee, juice pouches, and soda–Dollar General has value-priced beverages for all members of the family.

Desserts- I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream– and you can find it right at Dollar General! I love Butterfinger so I picked up some Butterfinger Ice Scream, some cones, and extra candy bars for a tasty treat!

No-Bake Strawberry Gelatin Pie– Made with Clover Valley Graham Cracker Pie Crust, JELL-O Strawberry, and Cool Whip (all from Dollar General), this pie is outstanding! It costs less than $5 to make and will have your guests wanting more!

Patriotic Fun- Fourth of July is right around the corner! Dollar General has some fun products to make your day extra festive! Find necklaces, glasses, headbands, flags, and decor in-store.

Overall, I am sure you can agree that there is lots of Summer fun essentials to be found at your local Dollar General. Be sure to download the app and see what you can discover in-store for a great price!