7 Must-Have Summer Items to Grab at Dollar General in Louisiana and Texas

(KNGT-FM) - Summertime is here, which means the kids are out of school and we're always looking for ways to keep them entertained AND find a way to save a buck or two. We have a list of things you NEED to go get at your local Dollar General before they sell out this summer.

Let’s be honest, it feels like a new Dollar General or DG Market is opening up on every corner these days. And honestly, I’m not complaining. There’s a DG Market right by my house, and ever since it opened a few months ago, it’s been a total lifesaver.

If you feel like you’re seeing them everywhere, you’re not wrong. There are over 20,000 Dollar General locations across the U.S., and more than 2,500 of them are in Louisiana and Texas alone.

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Summertime can be tough for parents with the kids out of school and always looking for something fun to do. It’s not always easy to find ways to keep them busy without spending a lot of money.

We have quite a few things here in Southwest Louisiana that are great to take the kids to this summer.. Here are a few of them..

• Port Wonder - Lake Charles
• Urban Air Adventure Park - Lake Charles
• Lake Area Adventures - Lake Charles
• Game2Life - Lake Charles
• Putt Putt Fun Center - Lake Charles
• Millennium Park - Lake Charles
• SPAR Waterpark - Sulphur
• Lazy Gator Waterpark - Westlake

Looking for other things to do around the Southwest Louisiana area? CLICK HERE for some other options.

Our friends over at GOBankingRates.com have found a few absolute STEALS that you NEED to take advantage of at your local Dollar General stores that could save you a buck or two this summer...