The Tooth Fairy Shops at the Dollar Store (and Other Magical Truths)

lindsaympost
Apr 10
2 min read

Over the past few months, my son Bennett has been losing teeth like it’s his full-time job. And honestly? The payoff is adorable: think toothless Kindergarten spring picture levels of cuteness.

As is tradition, the Tooth Fairy has arrived after each wiggly farewell to collect her prized pearly whites. And let’s just say… her methods are both mysterious and surprisingly budget-conscious.

Tooth Economics 101

Let’s break it down:

Big chomper? More loot.
Tiny incisor? Maybe just a coin or two.
Tooth suspiciously unbrushed? You get what you get, kid.

We’re working on oral hygiene accountability.

That Time the Tooth Fairy Went Camping

True story: Bennett lost a tooth while we were camping. Immediate concern from the 5-year-old committee: “How will the Tooth Fairy find us in the woods?!”

Spoiler alert: she did.

However, she didn’t have cash handy (understandable, as she was also roasting marshmallows), so she

left behind a little treasure trove of toys. The kind that looked suspiciously like the ones I usually buy at the Dollar Store before a trip to bribe my children into staying semi-civilized in public.

A Few Weeks Later…

Cue the Dollar Store family stroll. Bennett spots one of the toys from his camping tooth bounty on the shelf and says:

“HEY! The Tooth Fairy shops here too!”

Confirmed: she is a very busy lady and doesn’t have her own North Pole-style workshop. She’s resourceful. Efficient. A Dollar Store kind of gal.

The Magic Is in the Moment

Here’s the thing. We put so much pressure on ourselves to make childhood magical, curated, and Pinterest-perfect.

But magic isn’t in the matching wrapping paper or custom fairy dust.

Magic is in:

Saying “YES” to eating breakfast for dinner
Seeing your reflection in your kid’s toothless grin
Watching a 5-year-old connect fairy lore with bargain bins

Life is magical already when you’re five. We just have to let it be. And maybe channel a bit of that wide-eyed wonder ourselves.

Channel Your Inner Child (Without Quitting Your Day Job)

Want to see everyday life through a more magical lens? Try this:

Jump in a puddle. (Yes, in front of people.)
Say hi to your reflection like it’s your bestie.
Buy the sparkly pens even if you don’t need them.
Make up a story about where your missing sock went.
Believe in the Tooth Fairy just enough to keep the magic alive.

PSA for Tooth Fairies Everywhere:

If your kiddo sleeps in a loft bed or has the awareness of a ninja when you enter their room, allow me to save you the stress.

This Tooth Fairy Pillow is a game-changer: 👉 Tooth Fairy Pillow with Notes + Glitter

Hangs on the doorknob (no stealth climbing required)
Comes with stationery and sparkles
Makes for adorable scrapbook memories

Seriously, it’s like magic for parents, too.

So yes, the Tooth Fairy shops at the Dollar Store. And yes, that’s part of what makes her perfect.

Childhood magic doesn’t need to cost a fortune—it just needs a little creativity, a sprinkle of humor, and a willingness to believe in the ridiculous.

Because let’s be honest… those teeth aren’t going to collect themselves.