If you shop at Dollar Tree, make sure these items never get into your cart

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With the prices going up, people are looking for ways of saving money and finding stores that offer items at more affordable prices.

These stores, among which Dollar Tree, attract plenty of customers, but sometimes, the quality of the inexpensive items they offer is questionable. That is why people should be extra cautious when they purchase certain products at these places, such as electronics, cleaning supplies, and more.

Take a look at the list of some of the products you should try to avoid getting at Dollar Tree.

Electronics

When it comes to electronics, what we look for in an item is its quality and durability, and purchasing them at low cost can say a lot about their reliability. So, no matter how tempted you are to treat yourself with an electronic equipment from a dollar store, have in mind that its lifespan may not be as long as that from a reputable brand or store.

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Cleaning Products

Cleaning the home is an activity that some people find frustrating and tiring, while others enjoy it. No matter which group you belong to, using high-quality cleaning products is essential for having the job done the right way.

“It’s fine to purchase some cleaning supplies at dollar stores as long as you need smaller amounts and ensure that you’re getting the best unit price,” says a consumer analyst. “Either way, it’s best to purchase brands you trust.”

Getting the best deal is something most of us love, but it should never come at the cost of your health, and cleaning products from unreliable brands can have a negative impact on one’s health.

Utensils, Batteries, and Crayons

When it comes to utensils and batteries, as well as other items that you use on a daily basis, you want them to be of higher quality because you rely on them. Before getting some from the dollar store, have in mind that investing in higher-quality options from other retailers can often provide better performance and longevity.

Kitchen utensils made of stainless steel would be the perfect option.

Also, if your kids needs crayons, crayons, especially ones with vibrant colors and a smooth application, higher-quality brands generally provide better results than budget options.

Canned goods and food

Eating healthy is very important. The food we consume should be of great quality if we are to maintain overall well-being. 

Having said that, we should think twice before purchasing food from a dollar store. 

Recently, one such store came under fire for continuing to sell pouches of tainted cinnamon applesauce two months after the products were pulled from the market, according to the Food and Drug Administration.

Hair and Skin Care Products

Most people spend plenty of money on beautifying products for their body, face, and hair. When purchasing these products we need to be aware of the ingredients included in their production, which should be of high-quality and meeting the standards we’re looking for in terms of best results.

When getting products for healthy skin and hair, always choose quality over price.

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Renowned actor James Earl Jones, famous for voicing Darth Vader, dead at 93

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NEW YORK, NY – JUNE 11: James Earl Jones accepts the Special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre onstage during the 2017 Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall on June 11, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images for Tony Awards Productions)

Actor James Earl Jones, famous for lending his powerful voice to characters like Darth Vader in Star Wars and Mufasa in The Lion King, passed away at 93.

Representatives confirmed with Deadline that the actor died peacefully at his home in Dutchess County, New York.

Jones was born January 17, 1931 in Arkabutla, Mississippi and raised by his grandparents in Dublin, Michigan. At a young age, he struggled with stuttering but grew to become one of the most famous and most distinctive voices in the history of film.

“I was a stutterer. I couldn’t talk,” Jones recalled in a 1996 interview. “So my first year of school was my first mute year, and then those mute years continued until I got to high school.”

He worked hard to overcome the condition and was encouraged by one of his teachers to read poetry out loud in order to improve his speech.

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Over time, his deep resonant voice became his signature and helped him land some of cinema’s most iconic and unforgettable roles.

Jones’ acting career, which spanned decades, started at Broadway in 1957, when he had his debut. He quickly conquered the stage and made a name for himself, thus won a Tony Award for his role in The Great White Hope in 1969. This same role, which he reprised in the 1970 film adaptation led to a Golden Globe Award and his first Academy Award nomination.

Jones went on to earn a second Tony Award for Fences and a Special Tony Award for lifetime achievement.

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His place in the film industry was cemented when he started voicing the storied antagonist Darth Vader in the Star Wars franchise, starting with 1977’s Star Wars. He continued to voice Vader for decades, in the two sequels The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi, the prequel Revenge of the Sith and the spin-off Rogue One. When he retired from the role in 2022, Jones signed an agreement which said his voice could be used in future projects using artificial intelligence and archive recordings.

His portrayal of Mufasa in Disney’s The Lion King further established him as a defining voice in cinematic history.

Throughout his long and successful career, Jones landed a number of roles, including ones in Conan the Barbarian, Coming to America, Field of Dreams, and The Hunt for Red October, Patriot Games and The Sandlot, among the rest.

In 2011, Jones received an Honorary Academy Award, placing him on the list of just few actors who have won an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony Award.

NEW YORK, NY – JUNE 11: James Earl Jones accepts the Special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre onstage during the 2017 Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall on June 11, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images for Tony Awards Productions)

Broadway’s Cort Theatre was renamed the James Earl Jones Theatre in his honor in 2022, which further testifies of his prominence as a stage actor.

Following his passing, tributes came pouring in from fans and fellow actors.

“There will never be another of his particular combination of graces,” actor LeVar Burton wrote.

Rest in peace, James Earl Jones. 

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Husband looked at his wife and said…

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We can never get tired of good jokes, right? The one below is bound to make your day.

A husband and wife were in the bathroom getting ready for work when the husband looked at his wife and said, “I gotta have you!” He backed her up against the bathroom door, pulled down her underclothes and ravaged her.

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He knew he was doing great because she screamed and wiggled more than she ever had before.

When he finished, he started putting his clothes back on and when he noticed his wife still writhing against the door he said, “That was the best, honey. You’ve never moved like that before, you didn’t hurt yourself did you?” 

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His wife replies, “No, no. I’ll be OK once I can get the doorknob out of my bum.”

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With deep sadness… We send our prayers to the Springsteen family: Heartbreaking details ahead

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In the new documentary Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, Patti Scialfa, Bruce Springsteen’s wife and a key member of the E Street Band opened up about her personal struggle with multiple myeloma, a rare form of cancer she was diagnosed with in 2018.

The documentary premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival. In it, the musician revealed that her condition has affected her ability to tour and perform.

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Scialfa joined the E Street Band in 1984 but she’s also a solo artist with multiple albums released. Over the course of her rich music career, Scialfa has worked with various famous names such as Don Cherry, Narda Michael Walden, David Johansen, and Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes. Among the rest, she’s a songwriter and a producer of movies and documentaries.

Scialfa and Springsteen tied the knot in 1991 and welcomed three children together: sons Evan and Samuel, and daughter Jessica.

Speaking of the challenges she has faced following her diagnosis, she said, “It felt so good to be back on stage” and reflected on her limited performances. “Touring has become a challenge for me. This affects my immune system, so I have to be careful what I choose to do and where I choose to go.” Her condition requires her to be cautious, often limiting her to occasional appearances.

Despite her current health condition, Scialfa does her best to stay positive. “Every once in a while, I come to a show or two and I can sing a few songs on stage, and that’s been a treat,” she added.

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Scialfa didn’t attend the premiere of the documentary, which will be available to stream on Hulu and Disney+ on October 25, but she revealed in it that it lets fans see “a side of our relationship that you usually don’t get to see.”

“Being back onstage with Bruce is a blast,” she said. “Every night at this tour gives the band a chance to celebrate.”

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Legendary actress found dead following an ‘unexpected accident’ during a walk near her home in Washington

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Actress Anne Whitfield, celebrated for her role as Susan Waverly in the beloved 1954 film White Christmas, died aged 85 following an “unexpected accident” while taking a walk near her home in Washington.

Her tragic passing was announced by a member of her family. “She was a powerhouse in life, and we hope her immense positive energy flows out to those who had the pleasure of knowing her,” her obituary read.

Whitfield, whose mother taught speech and drama and whose father was a music director at the University of Mississippi, grew up in a household in which creativity was highly valued so her finding herself being interested in arts didn’t come as a surprise.

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By age seven, she was working regularly in radio commercials and shows like Our Miss Brooks and One Man’s Family, she paved her way towards a successful career in entertainment that extended beyond the silver screen.

Whitfield had her breakthrough with her iconic role in White Christmas, which made her part of cinematic history.

During the 1950s and ‘60s, she continued to thrive in both television and film. She appeared in numerous TV series, including Father Knows Best, The Donna Reed Show, Rawhide, and Perry Mason, and starred in films like Juvenile Jungle and Tick, Tick, Tick. She also had a notable recurring role on Days of Our Lives.

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Once she felt she needed break from film and television, Whitfield pursued a degree in communications and worked with the Washington State Department of Ecology, becoming an advocate for environmental responsibility, women’s rights, and voter registration.

During her late years, she found love in hiking. Even at 85, she celebrated her birthday by hiking the Dolomite Mountains in Italy. Tragically, on February 7, 2024, Whitfield passed away.

Whitfield is survived by her three children and seven grandchildren, who remember her as a woman of warmth, resilience, and generosity.

“She was beloved by her family, who were always her first priority,” her obituary read. “The life of Anne Langham Whitfield Phillips was a beautiful one, with every second used to uplift the world and those around her.

“Through the kindness of neighbours who provided expert medical support, family had the gift to say goodbye and express love and gratitude, a gift we will always cherish.”

Fans and fellow actors paid their tributes with touching messages shared on the social media.

Rest in peace, Anne Whitfield.

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Wife finds hidden door behind mirror while cleaning bedroom and gets trapped inside

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When Emma fell pregnant with Mark’s child, she wanted them to move to a bigger house. Mark wasn’t excited about the idea of moving places but he wanted to please his wife so he finally agreed.

Their new home was spacious and beautiful. Emma fell in love with the place and she could easily imagine raising her child there.

Excited for the future, she decided to start cleaning the house and prepare for the arrival of their bundle of joy.

When she got to the master bedroom, she took the time to admire the large, floor-length mirror that resembled a secret doorway like the ones in the fairytales.

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When she began cleaning it, she noticed a small nub on the side. Out of curiosity, she pulled it, and to her shock, the mirror opened up to reveal a hidden room behind it. “It is a doorway!” she exclaimed, amazed by her discovery.

Inside the small, dimly lit room, there was nothing but a chair. When Emma looked back at the door, she saw it wasn’t just a regular room—there was a two-way mirror, allowing someone to observe the master bedroom. “The person who built this house must have wanted to spy on its occupants,” she thought, feeling uneasy.

As her husband felt distant recently, the thought of hiding inside the room and testing his fidelity. She called Mark and said, “Hey, honey. I’m going to my mom’s house tonight for a girls’ night. I might stay over. Is that okay?” Mark responded with a disinterested, “Yeah, yeah, cool,” and hung up.

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Later that evening, Emma hid in the secret room, but the door slammed shut behind her as she tried to leave, trapping her inside. “I’m an idiot,” she muttered, realizing she was stuck.

Soon, she heard Mark’s voice with another woman. To her dismay, Mark entered the bedroom with Melissa, saying, “Yeah, Melissa. I hope you don’t mind. I just moved in.” They began kissing, shattering Emma’s heart.

When Mark left to get pizza, Emma called out, “Melissa! Melissa! Melissa!” Melissa, confused, asked, “Who’s there?” Emma explained she was stuck behind the mirror and needed help. When Melissa opened the door, and Emma emerged in tears.

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Melissa, shocked, asked if Mark had locked Emma in. Emma clarified she had trapped herself.

It was obvious Melissa had no idea Mark was married. He deceived her in order to take her clients from her.

Both women, deeply hurt by Mark, decided to seek revenge.

Emma was determined to divorce him, but she knew he would never agree to leave her because her father was a rich man. But she came up with a plan and Melissa agreed to help by pretending everything was normal and tricking Mark into signing the divorce papers when he believed he was signing a deal with one of Melissa’s clients.

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A month later, during dinner, Emma asked Mark, “Did anything important happen at work today?”

“Same old, same old,” Mark replied.

“Is that so?” Melissa said, walking in. Mark’s face went pale. “What’s going on?” he asked, panicked.

Emma revealed, “You just signed our divorce papers. And don’t bother fighting it—we have a prenup.” Melissa added, “Get your things and leave. This is not your home anymore.”

Emma was finally free. She might have lost her husband but she gained a lifelong friend in Melissa.

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Mother warns others after her 10-year-old son collapses following a day at the beach

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After experiencing a frightening day at the Hampton Beach in New Hampshire, one Massachusetts mom is issuing a warning about the dangers of spending time at the ocean.

She started her story explaining that she and her 10-year-old son Declan visited the beach in order to avoid the hot weather and have some fun together.

Declan was playing in the ocean when he suddenly felt nauseated. At first, his mom, Heather Cassini, didn’t think much of it and believed he simply needed to rest in the shade. But she was wrong.

In the Facebook post she wrote, Cassini explained how she thought the breakfast Declan had was too much for the waves and that he was going to be just fine if he laid down, but he suddenly collapsed in the sand.

Declan managed to lift himself up, but shortly after, he tripped and ended up back on the ground.

“I’m pregnant and frantically trying to pick him up,” his mother recalled. “He’s going in and out of consciousness and vomiting. And he was so pale.” 

The beachgoers who realized Declan was in need of help flagged down a lifeguard and called 911.

When paramedics arrived, they determined Declan suffered from hypothermia.

“I had no idea that this could happen,” Cassini shared with Today. “You think about sunburns and dehydration and all the things that can happen in the water, but I never considered cold shock.” 

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Thankfully, Declan fully recovered in the next two hours, but the experience left both him and his mom in distress.

Cassini wanted to alert others about the risk of developing hypothermia, even during the summer months.

“Just a warning to those with kids who feel no cold and love the water. Just because they can handle it doesn’t mean they can handle it,” she wrote.

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Taken far too soon, rest in peace

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Hailey Merkt, a former contestant on The Bachelor, passed away at the age of 31 after a courageous battle with leukemia.

The heartbreaking news of her tragic passing was shared on her personal Instagram account by her family who expressed their grief while celebrating her incredible strength, grace, and selflessness throughout her fight.

“It is with broken hearts we share that our beloved Hailey has passed away after a courageous fight for her life,” their message read. “Hailey went on this journey with unimaginable bravery, kindness, and selflessness. Her bravery, determination, and will to live came through in the face of every deadline the doctors gave her. She chose to spend her last moments with family and friends doing what she loved most, with no regrets.”

Hailey, born on November 3, 1992, in Vancouver, Canada, had appeared on Season 21 of The Bachelor in 2017, where she competed for Nick Viall’s affections.

Aside from her reality TV stint, Hailey was a photographer and had worked as a senior marketing and communications manager. She had studied Communication and Media Studies at Carleton University and earned a diploma in print journalism from Conestoga College.

In April 2024, she was declared cancer-free but her condition suddenly worsened just three months later, leading to her untimely passing on July 26, 2024.

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In her final months, Hailey continued to share her journey on social media, chronicling both her victories and struggles. Her death prompted an outpouring of tributes from her fellow Bachelor contestants, who remembered her as a vibrant, funny, and loving person.

Her friends, family, and former contestants of the reality show paid their tributes to the young woman.

“I count myself so lucky to know your laugh and grateful to have met and loved the realest, warmest, most beautiful soul in the weirdest of places. Forever grateful for your friendship there and in the real world…. What a force my girl, rest easy. So much love to all your people,” one of the former The Bachelor contestants wrote.

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“Oh my gosh!!! I’m so so sad to hear this. I was so hoping for her recovery. Rest easy, Hailey, you’ll never be forgotten,” another contestant, Raven Gates, posted.

Dominique Alexis, who was also featured on Hailey’s season of The Bachelor, extended her heartfelt condolences. “My love, I hope you are in the most beautiful peaceful place. I can’t imagine that I won’t see you again but I’ll cherish every memory together. Love you,” she posted.

Hailey’s family thanked everyone who showed their support and donated on the GoFundMe page set up to help with the medical expenses.

Rest in peace, Hailey.

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