I can't tell you how many wonderful pieces and daily items I've purchased at Family Dollar over the years. They are budget friendly and have the best seasonal trends, makeup, and home related items. I even buy my favorite snacks here, Chester's Hot Fries, Tostitos Avocado Salsa and Queso dips, and Tostitos Tortilla Chips! :P  These photos were snapped on two separate trips, about a week or so apart, hence the different nail polish colors in the shots. :D  Looking back, I didn't snap anywhere near as much shots as I do in other places... not a mistake I'll be repeating. I loved the journals and had to snag up one for myself. I chose the "Express Your Selfie" blank journal, as I am a selfie queen. :P The last two shots were snaps after I brought the products home. :D I snagged up a few of the Cosmic Holographic Peel-Off sheet masks in Luminizing Rose Quartz by Freeman, some to share with my mother. <3 

I cannot begin to tell you about all of the wonderful goodies that my husband and I saw at our local Abilene, Texas Books-A-Million! For booklovers, anime fans, and collectors of all things cute, Books-A-Million offers plenty of reading and gift options for every taste and interest. The amount of endless adorable plush stuffed characters, kitchen goodies like ramen bowls in an assortment of patterns and characters, coffee mugs, reusable bags, beauty items, planners, calendars, and endless books and magazines for adults and children alike made our visit ultra pleasant, with always something to enjoyable to look at. Every section of the store is categorized and labeled with hanging signs so that you can easily navigate yourself to your favorite areas.  I was very impressed with the vast selection of both books and gifts. It was hard not to pick up everything in the store! lol! :P Books-A-Million also has quite a bit of Nightmare Before Christmas, Wednesday Addams, and Beetlejuice mer...