Wal-Mart has toys on sale
I went to Wal-Mart today and spent way to much money. But I did find that they have some really good toys on sale. The one that caught my eye, but I had no problem leaving in the store, was the Dora and Diego Aqua Doodle Activity Mat. It was on sale for $30. Pretty good deal if you want one. At least you don’t have to worry about shipping.
Dirty Chopsticks sold are not thrifty!
I am all for recycling and saving money but this whole story about China selling dirty chop sticks is going too far! How disgusting?!?!?!?! Evidently, the guy sold about half a million dirty, unsanitized chopsticks. He made quite a bit of money but how does this happen in today’s society? Aren’t there regualtions? I find the article fascinating as China “lacks the manpower to enforce food and drug safety regulations at home or for export. Imports are generally carefully scrutinized.” Seems to me that they can take care of their own but just want to sell us anything we are …read more
Mattel recalls Dora, Diego, and Elmo toys for lead
August 14, 2007 by kellys
Filed under baby products, news, recalls, toys
Mattel has recalled hundreds of thousand sof toys for high levels of lead. All the toys originated from China. Most of them were Dora, Diego, and Elmo toys. I just heard on the news that they will announce another recall in the next hour. I would give a list but thereis over 80+ toys on the list and I didn’t want to drown you today. So go over to the toy recall list at Mattel and see if you have any toys that are on it. If you do, just call Fisher Price and return the toy. You will receive …read more
Fairy Wishes Dora on sale
Just to let you know a great bargain alert, Dora the Explorer, Fairy Wishes Dora is on sale at Amazon for $9.99. That’s a 75% savings.
I saw this somewhere else and couldn’t remember where I saw it and then I went searching for a good deal on Amazon and came across it again. So I thought I would let you know.
Click on the picture below to see the Dora doll and other great deals from Amazon.
Toy Sale at BabyCenter
November 29, 2006 by Karen Weideman
Filed under baby products, money saving idea, sale, shopping
BabyCenter has a toy sale going on right now, with up to 40% off toys. You can get this cute little Dora Power Wheels for $59.49. BabyCenter is also offering free standard shipping on orders over $49.
Toys “R” Us Has Big Sale on Toys
September 27, 2006 by Karen Weideman
Filed under frugal living, money saving idea, sale, saving money, shopping
One of my best and oldest friends, Karen, emailed me today to tell me that Toys “R” Us is having a big toy sale – buy 2 toys and get 1 free. Included in the sale are name brands such as Leap Frog, Polly Pocket, Geo Trax, Thomas & Friends, Lego, Dora the Explorer, etc. Check out the Toys “R” Us website for more info or stop by the store. Sounds like a good time to practice your thrifty mommy skills and start your Christmas shopping.
And for the record . . . this summer I got my daughter the Dora …read more
