Category Archives: Dollar Makes You Holler

Dollar Makes You Holler — Umbrella

Posted on Thursday, November 29, 2012 by Jammie Karlman

I thought this item would be appropriate, seeing as how the north state is preparing for a deluge right now. Plus, I started having flashbacks to the time when Bjorn and I were in New York City and unprepared for … Continue reading →

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Dollar Makes You Holler – Owl Felt Bags

Posted on Tuesday, October 9, 2012 by Jammie Karlman

I WILL give a hoot when a bag is this cute. Future trick-or-treaters, take note: If you show up at my door with this bag I will give you MORE candy just because I approve of your style sense. Plus, … Continue reading →

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Dollar Makes You Holler: Candy-scented air freshener

Posted on Tuesday, October 2, 2012 by Jammie Karlman

Halloween is around the corner and bags of candy are already piled up and tempting me. However, I may have found a way to defeat the urges with — tada! — Candy-corn scented air freshener! The sweet smell of candy, … Continue reading →

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Dollar Makes You Holler: Gel cling stickers

Posted on Monday, September 24, 2012 by Jammie Karlman

Alas my poor car! It has served me well. It’s been with me a while and age and hardship are beginning to show. Take my center console: once the picture of perfectly smooth vinyl, years of bodyweighted-forearm leans have caused … Continue reading →

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Dollar Make You Holler! School supplies

Posted on Tuesday, August 7, 2012 by Jammie Karlman

I heart school supplies. Back to school pangs were lessened by the school-supply shopping trip. I loved picking out a shiny new lunchbox. I still love the sight of new crayons, all sharp and pointy. And every year, I always … Continue reading →

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Dollar Makes You Holler – Tazo Tea

Posted on Wednesday, June 27, 2012 by Jammie Karlman

Starbucks gold card carrier Bjorn Karlman (he really does have one) holds up two Tazo teas found at the 99 Cent store in Chico. I was very surprised to see this name brand at the 99 Cent store. How had … Continue reading →

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Dollar Makes You Holler: Peanut Butter and Fudge cookies

Posted on Sunday, April 29, 2012 by Jammie Karlman

I am actually quite loathe to write this entry as I fear their disappearance off the shelves. But I must uphold the journalist’s code to bring you hard-hitting, investigative information. After multiple testings (just to be sure), the data is … Continue reading →

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Dollar Makes You Holler: Giraffe head

Posted on Sunday, April 22, 2012 by Jammie Karlman

I don’t know what’s going on with dollar stores, but there seem to be a disproportionate number of disembodied body parts for sale there. I took one look at this sculpture and I just thought, “Why?” Do people really want … Continue reading →

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Dollar Makes You Holler! Fantasy Scarf

Posted on Sunday, February 12, 2012 by Jammie Karlman

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, it’s the “Fantasy Scarf.” My love of dollar stores comes partly from the myriad delights you can find in just the packaging of the items there. Take the “Fantasy Scarf.” Just looking at it … Continue reading →

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