• Sorry Sliders
• Elefun
• Guess Who Extra
• Gator Golf

Games always make great gifts, for birthdays, Easter and Christmas, especially if you can find them on sale and use the coupons. Board games are an easy last minute gift, keep one or two stocked in the cupboard for last minute party invitations.

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This week they have several Star Wars Lego toys featured. Next week?

You can keep an eye out for future birthday, Christmas, or Valentine’s day presents.

Amazon screen shot by me

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First, visit coupon sites to get discount codes.  There are a wide variety of coupon websites where you can find discount codes for hundreds of online stores.  Some sites even provide coupons that you can print out and take to a brick-and-mortar store.  Two of my favorite coupon sites are:

• Coupon Cabin
• Coupon Mountain

Also, take some time to visit the websites for stores where you think you’ll be doing a lot of shopping this year.  Sign up for their email alerts.  You’ll get coupon codes and promotional discount offers in your mailbox, so you know exactly when the best time is to order.

Finally, visit manufacturer websites and sign up for their email alerts.  For example, if you know your child wants a specific toy made by Little Tikes, visit the Little Tikes website, and check to see if they offer an email alert program (Little Tikes does by the way, you can find it here).  Then sign up!  You’ll get notices in your inbox whenever a new sale, promotion or discount is available.

What are some of your favorite coupon websites or tips for saving money on holiday shopping?  Leave a comment and share your ideas.

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We rented a bounce house for my triplets’ 3rd and 4th birthdays, and both times it was a huge hit!  Even our basset hound got in on the fun when she tried multiple times to climb in the bounce house with the kids!  Check out the pictures below of Winnie trying to climb in!  Luckily, her little legs were too small to let her jump all the way inside!

You can follow the link to view all the products available in the Little Tikes Dog Days of Summer Sale.

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With talks of an economic recession, gas prices at an all time high, and food prices on the rise, many families have had to tighten their purse strings.  In this economic state, many people are having trouble affording their everyday needs and do not have much left over for other items such as clothes, books or toys.  This is where coupons and deals make such a difference in buying decisions and helping people afford items they otherwise could not.

As founders of CouponChief.com we wanted to create a site that would allow users to easily find discounts at the retailers they love for the products they need.  Our philosophy is you should never pay full price when there are better deals out there.  We are proud to say that we have been successful in our endeavors, as several of our users have reported huge savings.  Active user Ron Weidemann visits CouponChief.com before every online purchase, both business and personal, and saves about $10,000 annually.  To help other users experience the same savings we recently redesigned the site to make it easier than ever to use and navigate. 

One great new feature is our tag based categories which allows for more niche searches on the site.  This helps our users quickly and easily narrow their searches.  For instance, Play Library readers can search for retailers that carry the toys they find on this site simply by entering “toys.” Coupons from stores that have previously been tagged as toy retailers will be included in the results. Additionally, we list our most popular coupon categories right on the home page so with just one click users can find a list of retailers that carry exactly what they are looking for.

The other great thing about CouponChief is there are no annoying printable coupons.  We provide online coupon codes that can be used at a variety of online retailers.  To redeem these coupons you just have to enter the code at checkout.  Not only will you save gas driving to the mall, but you won’t drain your ink cartridge on coupons that may not work at the store once you get there.  The site also features an informational video explaining how to use online coupon codes, which provides a great overview for first time online coupon code users.

One of our main goals is to build a community of CouponChief users that help each other find the best deals on the Internet.  People enjoy sharing savings offline, and CouponChief is enabling its users to help each other save money online as well.  Now users can submit coupons to the site.  Also users can rank and comment on coupons, so if they find a really great deal they can provide feedback which will tell other users about the great savings.  CouponChief aims to engage our users so they can continue coming back to the site and finding more of the best coupons on the internet.  

To top things off we are currently giving away and iPhone 3G every other day for the next month.  All you have to do to enter is share the savings by emailing three of your friends about CouponChief.com!  Visit CouponChief.com and start sharing the discounts and saving money today!

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First, many of these tables provide an adjustable height feature, so they can work from the toddler years and well into the grade school years.  The tops are fully laminated on all sides, so they’re perfect for crafts.  From painting to Play-Doh and everything in between, classroom tables should hold up to the task.  In fact, they typically come with nice warranties (DaycareMall’s classroom tables have 5 year warranties).

Of course, classroom tables are more expensive than the plastic picnic table I bought, and you have to buy chairs as well, but I still think a classroom table would provide more functionality and last longer.

Right now, DaycareMall is having a sale on most of their classroom tables and many are available with free shipping.  If you’ve been thinking about getting a craft or classroom table for your kids, you might want to check the sales at DaycareMall out.  I bought a stroller from them a couple of years ago and had no problems with their service.

Do you have a special table for your kids to do crafts or other activities at?  What kind do you have and what do you like or dislike about it?  Leave a comment and share your opinions with PlayLibrary readers.

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You can also receive two free movie tickets to see WALL-E when you purchase $75 or more and register to win a trip to Disneyland or Walt Disney World.

Check it out at the DisneyShopping.com WALL-E Store.

I can’t wait to take my kids to see WALL-E when it comes out!

Image: WALL-E U-Command Toy from DisneyShopping.com

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I received an email this morning about a one day only special at DisneyShopping.com.  Disney is currently hosting its semi-annual sale at DisneyShopping.com, and today only, you can get an additional 20% off using coupon code BONUS20.

There is also a $5 shipping offer going on if you purchase $50 worth of merchandise using coupon code SHIPFOR5.

There are some restrictions (of course), but it’s worth taking a look!

Have fun shopping!

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Just enter promo code B5Media at checkout and you’ll automatically get 15% off your purchase.  The discount code is valid until December 31, 2008. 

Take a look.  You might find some cool accessories for Father’s Day, which is quickly approaching!

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This just in…..

I got an email from Lakeshore Learning today, which is a great company that offers a huge variety of educational toys, books and more for parents, teachers or schools.  Lakeshore Learning is offering free shipping on purchases of $99 or more (excluding gift cards) to celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week between April 29th and May 11th.

This is a great time to stock up on some cool products!

When you place your order be sure to use coupon code APM638 at checkout to get the discount.

Here are the disclaimers from the email:

*Free Shipping: Offer valid on orders placed online at LakeshoreLearning.com only. Valid 04/29/08 to 05/11/08, 11:59 p.m. PST. Not valid in stores. $99 minimum purchase excludes tax, shipping charges, and gift card purchases. Orders must ship to a single address within the contiguous U.S. Standard shipping only. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offers or prior purchases. No cash value.

Have fun shopping!

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