There’s a Family Dollar about half a mile from my house. I’ve run in for trash bags, batteries, packaged snacks, but I had never checked out the toy section until I got an email from one of my favorite PR firms asking if I knew about the toy deals at Family Dollar. Well, no, I didn’t! I found out that the day after Thanksgiving, Family Dollar published an open letter USA TODAY in which they called on the “Altruistic A-lister, Charitable Celebrity and Savvy Shopper Superstar” to save money and spread yuletide cheer to those in need by spending less on toys and gifts and donating more to their favorite charities this season. Family Dollar offers value and convenience by providing hundreds of $5 toy and gift options throughout the holiday season.

Many people are on a very tight budget this holiday season, but still want to give gifts to their loved ones. Kids love brand name toys by companies like Disney and Hot Wheels, and with $5.00 and $10.00 prices at Family Dollar, gift-givers can pick up brand name toys without breaking the bank. These are the most popular $5.00 toys available at Family Dollar:

Top $5 Toys

1. Hot Wheels 5-Pack
2. Hot wheels Classic Play set
3. Handy Manny Bowling Set
4. Tea Set 29 piece
5. Disney Plush
6. Baby Maggie 12″
7. Bakugan Booster Pack
8. Disney Dress like a Princess

The current Family Dollar ad, which is valid through Dec. 24, has hundreds of toys and gift items for $5.00 and LESS. While you are picking up toys, grab wrapping paper, scotch tape, bows, gift bags, adult and kid’s gloves, slippers, sweatshirts, dish towels, brand name deodorant, mouthwash, baking supplies, cereal….see what I mean? It’s one stop shopping!

But, back to toys-thanks to MS&L (the fabulous PR firm I mentioned earlier), I was sent some Family Dollar merchandise to check out. They sent a Hot Wheels 5-Pack, a Tea Set, and a Radio Control Monster Truck.  Nathan had a friend over when I opened the package, and they pounced on the Hot Wheels and had them out of their box and were already playing with them in the time it took me to get the camera!

Kaitlyn LOVES the tea set, I keep finding pieces of it scattered throughout the house. When I ask her why, for example, there’s a tea cup in the back playroom, she always has a story about how a group of stuffed animals was having a party or something.

One thing to watch for is whether toys at Family Dollar need batteries. This Monster Truck takes batteries but didn’t come with them, we had some already. But that is one thing you will want to look for if you buy a toy that takes batteries.

MS&L is also sending me a Family Dollar gift card so that I can go check out the holiday deals for myself.  Use the Family Dollar Store Locator to find a store near you and let Family Dollar help you have a Frugal Holiday!