The following reader tip is from Heidi of Heidi Naturally
I’ve found a way to save money with this Dollar General hack so we never have to pay full price again. We actually save 20% every time we buy toilet paper and other necessary items!
Extreme couponing used to be more popular, but even on my best couponing days I rarely saved much on paper products. Now I’ve found a way to not have to clip coupons or spend a lot of time planning my 20% off haul.
Here’s how we do it.
Dollar General Hack Step by Step:
1. Get the Dollar General app on your phone and click on “Digital Coupons” OR go to your local Dollar General store and spend at least $5.
This should print a $5 off $25 coupon on your receipt for you to use on the next Saturday. Our local store has been offering this every week for a couple of years, but I’m not sure what the policy is in your area. It’s worth checking out and using the system I am going to outline for you.
2. Go to the store on the designated date (with your printed or digital coupon) and choose whatever you need in the store.
I like to get this as close to $25 on the dot for the best savings.
3. Use any manufacturer or digital Dollar General coupons as well.
The app is very easy to navigate. You just click on “Digital Coupons” and click on the “+” sign next to any product coupons you might want to use. These coupons come off your purchase when you log in on the keypad at checkout.
If you don’t use the coupon it’s no big deal, so choose any and all coupons you think you might use so they are ready for you.
4. Remember that any coupons or sales come off first.
The $5 off $25 coupon won’t register if coupons take you below the $25 threshold. So make sure you figure out your total BEFORE you get to the checkout lane.
Or just have an extra item on hand to buy if you happen to figure wrong or don’t want to have to calculate your total.
This is such a great deal because you could actually buy an item on sale, use a manufacturer coupon, and still be able to qualify this product in the $5 off $25 deal. This works for clearance items too!
5. Choose any products in the store.
The best thing about this Dollar General hack is that it can be used for almost anything they sell. You can use this coupon for toilet paper, clearance items, produce, groceries, paper towels, tissues, laundry products, personal care products, towels, candy, gifts, and more.
All products in the store except gift cards, phone cards, pre-paid financial cards, prepaid wireless handsets, Rug Doctor rentals, propane, e-cigarettes, tobacco, and alcoholic beverages are eligible for these savings!
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At our store, when I pay for these products, a new $5 off $25 store coupon prints on my receipt almost every time!!
So I technically don’t have to go back into the store again until the next Friday or Saturday when I can use my big coupon again.
Obviously, the key to the greatest savings is to stay as close to the $25 purchase as possible, but even if you spend $30, that’s still a 17% savings with this coupon.
I hope this post helps you see all the saving possibilities you can take advantage of at your local Dollar General store.
I love this store because it’s small and carries just about anything that the big box stores carry in less space. I know I can be in and out of there in just a few minutes with exactly what I need!
Heidi Johnson is an author, teacher, and reader of anything healthy or time-saving. She’s on a mission to help busy families make healthy choices in all aspects of life. Grab her free Healthy Living Checklist at Heidi Naturally.
Chrystal M says
Hi I just read your dollar general hack post and we have the $5 off $25 every week on Saturdays which is cool. Now I was wondering if you know if the dollar general penny lists that come out every now and then are scams? Some things sometimes seem too good to be true ya know?
Meg says
Yes, the penny lists are legitimate! They are items that Dollar General is about to take off the shelves and they mark them down to just a penny. They definitely vary greatly by location/region, but it’s worth checking out if you have the time! -Meg, MSM Team
Sandi says
The $5 is after Dollar General coupons but before manufacturers coupons. Can get that total low.
Terri says
Been doing this a couple years now on Saturdays with all digital coupons and it always takes the 5 off first and then the manufacturers coupons for me! Not sure if it’s different between stores but just wanted to mention.
Jordan says
Oh really? That’s interesting. We will have to look into that. Thanks for sharing! -Jordan, MSM Team
Julie Calvert says
This coupon is always on the coupons.com app. I linked it to my Dollar General account. I don’t have to go in and spend $ to get it.
Lisa says
I do this with the $5 off $15 coupons that Big Lots sends me!! They are a little more random in there timing but 33% stuff you need anyway is a great deal!
Becky says
This is a great post! I too shop at DG, they have many great deals just as you described!
Milk is usually cheaper there too. Thanks for sharing.
Janis says
I don’t shop Dollar General much because my mother in her later years bought Dawn there. To me, it seemed weaker than the Dawn I buy at the grocery store. Do you find their products to match the quality of other stores?
Misty says
My Mother in-law told me the same thing years ago, that discount store products are diluted. From cleaners to shampoos.
Susan says
Thanks, Heidi! I am growing weary of micro managing the CVS register software to make sure my coupons are applying and my Extra Care Bucks are printing when they should. This may be a good alternative. I’m going to give it a try!
Vickie@Vickie's Kitchen and Garden says
I don’t own a smart phone but I’m able to just go to the Dollar store website for the digital coupons. Your right there are some great deals l!
Crystal Paine says
Thanks so much for sharing that tip!