I started grocery shopping at Dollar Tree to save money. Now, I swear by these 11 items I've found for under $1.50.

I've saved a ton of money by grocery shopping at Dollar Tree.

Ashley Archambault

A few months ago, my 12-year-old son and I stopped into the Dollar Tree after school to buy a birthday card.It was supposed to be a quick stop, but we started browsing. When we stumbled upon the grocery section, he said, "Mom, we should start getting our groceries here!"At first, I laughed, thinking he was kidding. The more I looked around, though, the more impressed I became by the quality of what I saw — and the low prices.We've been struggling each month trying to keep up with the growing cost of groceries, and we've had to get creative. Stopping at Dollar Tree to check some items off our grocery list has already helped us save a ton of money.Here are my 11 favorite Dollar Tree grocery finds that cost me $1.50 or less.

I can buy a five-pack of Nissin Top Ramen for $1.50.

I always stock up on ramen when I'm at Dollar Tree.