I went into Target today and found that they are marking down some of their toys 30-50% off.  Selection varies by store, but here are a few of the things that caught my eye:

Pet Shop figures
Pet Shop play sets
animal backpacks
baby dolls
board games (Partini and a few others)
WordWorld toys
dog clothing and dog carrier (for the dog stuffed animals)
MagNext sets (select ones)
baby/toddler toys (including one by Parents)
bath toys

J had a gift card left from his birthday and so he purchased the MagNext Drawer Case.  They were normally $24.99, but he got them for $11.99.  I also picked up another set for the same …read more

I love the thrill of a bargain.  There’s not much better bargains to be found than at a yard sale.  Last week, my family stopped at a few yard sales.  A neighborhood in the area was supposed to have a neighborhood yard sale, but only a few houses participated.  I was a little disappointed, but I was still able to find some deals!

1st stop: Almost everything I found was $.25.  Wowwee!  As you can see here, I got some nice books for only 25 cents.  The pink books are some pre-k/kindergarten books.  He let me have all of them for …read more

I received a Target sale catalog in the mail today called “splash into summer for less”.  You may have received one too, but before you toss it into the recycling bin be sure to look on the back.  Attached, you should find a coupon packet valued at over $55.  You may find some of the coupons to be useful.
Here are some of the sale items that caught my eye:

Fisher-Price sand tools $3.49
Wigglin’ Water Sprinkler $8.99
Cootie Games $4.99
Primary Journal (room for writing and drawing on each page) $2.99
No-Spill Mini Bubble Bucket $4.99
No-Spill Bubble Blitzer (blows up to 3,000 bubbles a minute without re-dipping) …read more

This weekend Toys ‘R Us is giving away free Thomas wooden trains.  You get to choose one of four trains.  Choose Thomas the Tank Engine, Lights & Sounds Percy, Sir Handel, or Peter Sam.  To get your train, you’ll need this printable coupon.  Limit 1 train per customer.  This coupon can be used Saturday and Sunday, March 21 and 22.

Also, on Saturday, Toys ‘R Us will be celebrating the 50th birthday of Little People.  Stop by between 12 and 2 pm for coloring activities, storytime, playtime with Little People toys and a free Little People DVD for you to take …read more

We were out running errands today and passed by a different Target.  I told hubby I wanted to stop to see if they had some different bargains from the other Target we visited Friday night. 

Some things we got:
ping pong set – includes paddles, balls, net, and post $12.99 $6.48
Black & Decker 24v cordless drill $49.99 $24.98  Hubby has been wanting a new drill because his old one doesn’t keep a charge. Glad we waited for a deal!
Littlest Pet Shop digital pet $12.99  $3.24 – I got 2 of these and will certainly use them for gifts.
Woof Street Boutique clothes $12.99 $3.24 …read more

As you know, this is the time of year when the toys get really cheap.  This is the time when I begin to pre-buy for future birthdays and Christmas presents.
We stopped at Target tonight to see if their clearanced clothes were an additional 30% off.  (FYI – they weren’t at my Target.)  We also went to check out the clearanced toys.  My kids had some gift cards and Christmas money left over anyway.  There were many toys that were 30-75% off.  Here’s what we got:

vtech Write & Learn Letter Pad $14.99  $3.74
Little Einstein’s Tub Toss Mission $4.99 $2.48
Barbie Advent Calendar …read more

AS you all know, I love my resales shops.  Mom of 14 asked me if I thought the new CPSIA Act that was signed into law last year by President Bush that would require any toy sold to be tested for lead, among other things, would affect my resale shop.  Funny she should ask that as I just recently got an announcement from my local shop dealing with just that very thing.

Dear Valued Customer,
As you may have heard in the news or through online blogs, the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (H.R. 4040) was signed into …read more

No parent I know likes to admit it, but the toys in our homes are asexual!  Stop laughing at me.  You know it is true.  I am looking at my toys and am realizing that I am going to have to sort them again before we bring in new toys from Christmas.  This time, I am going to let the DH do it.  No I am not being lazy.  But I can look at the toys and see where each one is played with every once in a while.  My DH, however, looks at them a little more objectively.  So …read more

Following are highlights of this week’s specials, along with select items available during this weekend’s “2-day Sale” (Friday, November 7 to Saturday, November 8, while supplies last) at Toys“R”Us stores.
Special offers valid now through Saturday, November 8.
FREE $10 Glimmering Disney Fairies Gift Card with any Disney Fairies purchase of $40 or more
FREE Fashion Pack ($9.98 value) with the purchase of any Cabbage Patch Kids 25th Anniversary Doll from Play Along
50% off Cinderella Dance ‘n Doodle from Spin Master
25% off ALL LEGO Racers, LEGO Ville and Belville sets
25% off ALL Erector sets
25% off ALL Skeleflex toys
20% off ALL Maclaren Doll Strollers
20% …read more

Kmart has free shipping on toy purchases of $49 or more.  This offer ends Saturday, September 27.  Click here for more details.
Get two $5 Kmart coupons when you sign up for Kmart email alerts.  Sign up here.
Kmart is also offering $1.99 shipping per item on clearance clothing.  This ends Saturday, October 4.
Happy saving!