For many of us, workloads are up while wages are either stagnant, down or non-existent. This can make shopping at a dollar store seem like the best way to save a buck, especially when looking for inexpensive ways to stuff the little ones' stockings.

One woman found out the hard way that you should always be aware of what you're purchasing.

Even though the item in question is called the "Evil Stick," it's still blatantly marketed toward young girls. The message hidden under the "mirror" is just plain sick and twisted, featuring a girl cutting her wrist.

Warning: The below video contains some potentially offensive content.

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