Since I happened to be driving through the Oak Park area headed to a nearby fitness center, I visited this Dollar Tree to purchase a few essentials that I am low on. Along with purchasing those essentials, I figured why not purchase other things like body wash, PRIME hydration drinks, starlight mints (peppermints), and a type-c USB charging cable while visiting.
Now as for this visit, the atmosphere felt so relaxed in comparison to other locations I have visited. A thing I loved was that there was no panhandler outside of the door which can add an uneasy vibe as the (7709 W Roosevelt Rd) Forest Park location is known for. This location does have a parking lot of its own, a decent parking lot which I felt was easier to maneuver my vehicle in compared to the Forest Park location I just mentioned.
Dollar Tree is becoming more like Dollar General with what products are being shelved. Along with being a regular shopper at many locations around Chicago and Chicagoland, I am very proud to have invested in its stock which I have no shame admitting.
As for my items purchased! PRIME drinks have grown on me very quickly. Whether it be to get me through my 12-hour work shift, or as a pre-workout or during workout drink, PRIME is now one of my highly preferred drinks of choice. For those of you that are unaware, PRIME is a line of energy and hydration drinks created by YouTube stars Logan Paul and KSI. It made my day to see the energy and hydration drinks shelved at Dollar Tree in spite of its popularity. Even though I would have preferred the hydration drink (cherry freeze) which totally charmed me out of my panties with its taste, "Oh yes honey, it is that good!". I found and purchased a bottle of tropical punch, and lemon lime at this location which I anticipate trying.
I have been buying large bottles of water from Dollar Tree for some time now. Because it has my preferred brands in stock like Alkaline, Aquafina, Dasani, Eternal, Waiakea, Life WTR, Body Armor Sport Water, and now Alkaline88 which keep me purchasing consistently. Their sizes alone are perfect for the pace I choose to drink water throughout the day.
I make it a priority to purchase toilet paper at Dollar Tree, since it is one of my most used essentials next to body soap! As of late, I have fallen in love with Charmin Essentials Soft Toilet Paper which comes as one mega roll that equals four rolls of toilet paper. And I have purchased it in order to free up space inside of my bathroom, plus it is of good quality. Next to Scott Comfort Plus, which I feel is a good tissue brand, I do see myself purchasing this item more.
I feel that I am a lot better at combating dandruff in comparison to my younger years. I refuse to have a flaky scalp again which led to embarrassing flakes on my clothes during those times. Shelved, I found and purchased a bottle of NextGen pyrithione zinc dandruff shampoo which is pretty much the Dollar Tree version of America's #1 dandruff shampoo brand Head & Shoulders.
And lastly, I took an interest in and purchased a bottle of Bolero Beverly Hills Vanilla Bean + Honey body wash after my great experience with Coconut Milk + Lavender which I have fallen in love with.
Whether it be for the purchase of breakfast foods, bottled water, shelf stable milk, toilet paper, or even hygiene products, Dollar Tree continues to be my go-to. Happy shopping, and blessings to all that have stumbled upon and read this review.
~ May the Force be with you ~
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