Grocery Bargains at Dollar Tree...

I don't promote everything at Dollar Tree to be a bargain.  

And I don't go 'grocery shopping' there per se.  

But I do drive right past on my way to the grocery store - so I often stop in.  

I have often pretty much ignored the food section - 

figuring the package sizes were just smaller and that's what made them $1.  

But... look what I found...

Tried pricing herbal tea or canned black beans lately?   

This tea is GOOD!   And yep - only $1.  

And $1 for a bag of dried black beans?  Yes please! 

Don't be afraid of dry beans - they are a thrifty shopper's best friend. 

They cook right up in a crockpot - 3-4 cans worth from one bag.

Source

To cook dry beans - I basically just rinse the beans and throw them in the crockpot. 

Then fill it pretty far with water.  Turn on low overnight - they'll be done in the morning.  

(Freeze them for later use.)

If you need more detailed instructions - there are many websites (just search 'dry beans crockpot').

Here is one site for you.