Dollar Store:

• Beef Jerkey Cubes ($1) - The bags are kind of small, but it's rather tasty. Just don't get the regular jerky, as it's like chewing on stiff bits of paperboard.
  
• Lost Energy Drink (23oz, $1) - Lost is made by the same company that makes Monster, and is, in my opinion, sightly better than Monster. Well worth the cash
  
• Jack Link's Teriyaki Beef Stick (1.8 oz, $1) - It looks like a Slim Jim, but it tastes much better, and isn't nearly as greasy.
  

Big Lots:

• Jones Energy Drink (16 oz, 75¢) - I haven't tried it yet, but Jones sodas, which are also available, are amazing drinks.
• Aces Energy Drink (16 oz, 60¢) - Again, something else I haven't tried, but for 60¢ it's worth a try. It's one of those energy drink/juice hybrids.

Good Will:

• TiVo Series 2 ($19.99) - Unless you happen to have the tech savy to build a MythTV system (which I feel is far superior to the TiVo) this thing is one of the most awesome things you could own. Last I checked, TiVo service was $13/mo, and the Series 2 requires a phone jack, so it's not useful on campus, but those living around town shouldn't have too much trouble. The cheapest TiVo unit currently available new is $149, so it's not too shabby at this price.

Not sure if anyone will benefit from this, but I figure it's the least I can do to contribute.