11 Items to NEVER Buy at Oklahoma Dollar Stores

Shoppers from across the state of Oklahoma are always looking for a good deal, especially with the insane costs of groceries. A lot of shoppers are starting to buy their everyday goods at local discount stores. But should you switch all your shopping to dollar stores?

There's some things everyone goes to dollar stores for, like party supplies, greeting cards and sometimes holiday decorations. But with the recent rise of grocery prices and of everyday items, a lot of shoppers are doing a majority of their shopping at dollar stores.

@dollartreedinners Thanksgiving Dinner you can make for under $12! Ingredients: 1 package Idahoan Original Mashed potatoes 1 can french style green beans (can also use frozen) 2 cans of turkey (drained, broth reserved) 1 packet Pionner roasted turkey gravy mix 1 box turkey stuffing mix Dried cranberries (soaked in water to rehydrate) Milk Margarine Chicken Broth Total cost $11.25 Prepare the mashed potaotes, follow the package instructions but substitute some or all of the water with chicken broth. Season well with salt & pepper and spread evenly into a baking dish as layer 1. Spread on a can of drained french style green beans (if desired, this layer can also be green bean casserole by mixing 2 cans of green beans with 1 can of cream of mushroom soup and some french fried onions) Drain the canned turkey, saving the broth for the gravy, shred the turkey well with a fork and spread it over the green beans. Use the reserved turkey broth and water to prepare the roasted turkey gravy according to the package instructions. Pour the gravy evenly over the turkey. Follow the stuffing mix instructions substituting all or some of the water with chicken broth and fold in the soaked cranberries. Spread the stuffing layer evenly over the casserole as the final layer. Dot the top of the stuffing layer with small pats of margarin and bake at 400 degrees for 30 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the edges are bubbling. Enjoy! #thanksgivingonabudget #budgetfriendlymeals #dollartreerecipes #thanksgivingcasserole #budgetcooking #comfortfood #casserolerecipes #holidaycooking #3coursemeal ♬ original sound - Dollar Tree Dinners

Before they make the switch, some shoppers are wondering, are all items at dollar stores safe alternatives?

There's several dollar store options for Oklahomans to shop at, even in small towns! Most Oklahoma towns have a Dollar General, some also have a Family Dollar and a Dollar Tree. No matter where you are in the Sooner State, you can always find some kind of dollar store.

Most of these stores are usually shopped at for convenience or for certain items that are rather purchased at a discount, but recently, shoppers have been doing all of their shopping at dollar stores, including shopping for groceries, everyday household items and vitamins.

Due to this increased popularity, you can find thousands of videos on social media about people's "Dollar General hauls" or "how to shop on a budget at Dollar Tree."

@torok.coupon.hunter No DG Haul for Saturday, January 27th—I don’t think the coupon match ups are worth it this week Fingers crossed for better deals next week #torokcouponhunter #moneysavingideas #savingmoney #dollargeneralcouponing #dollargeneraldeals #shopwithme #howtosavemoney #easycoupondeals #couponingdealsthisweek #greenscreen ♬ original sound - Torok Coupon Hunter

@dollartreedinners $35 Budget Dollar Tree Grocery Shopping #dollartreedinners #shopwithme #shopwithmeatdollartree #dollartreegroceryhaul #dollartreefood #groceryshopping #grocerybudget #eatingonabudget #savemoney ♬ original sound - Dollar Tree Dinners

But that still leaves the question: are the items at dollar stores safe?

Below are 11 items you should NEVER buy at dollar stores.