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Thrifty Mommy

July 10th, 2008

Thursday Cleaning Challenge - Control Clutter

Welcome back to Thursday Cleaning Challenge.  Sorry we took a few weeks off.  So today, I want to challenge you to get a hold of all that clutter in the toy box.  Go through the toys and if you haven’t seen your kids playing with the toy for a month, then put it away.  Then […]

By kellys -- 6 comments

June 20th, 2008

Toys without lead

With all the toy recalls out there that have been recalled for lead levels, my co-worker wanted to find a safe place to buy toys for her little boy.  Now, please understand that I am not being stuck up.  Nor am I trying to be anti-anyone, but I do believe that toys from China seem […]

By kellys -- 1 comment

June 11th, 2008

Try Dollar Tree for Your Summer Needs

This week, I stopped by Dollar Tree and I was pleased with the great stuff that I found.  Sometimes you can find some treasures in there.
If you’re looking for things to keep the kids busy this summer, you should stop by Dollar Tree first to see what they have.  The trip could save you some […]

By Karen -- 6 comments

May 27th, 2008

This Week’s Target Deals

You all know how much I love to find a good clearance sale.  The 75% off rack is my favorite.  This week, I found some 75% off deals at Target.

I found several shirts, a pair of shorts, and a Dora dress.  All were priced about $1.74-$3.25. 

I found these Little Mermaid and Nemo stickers and tattoos […]

By Karen -- 2 comments

April 24th, 2008

75% Off Toy Clearance at Target

I was in Target this week and just couldn’t pass up some of the 75% off bargains they had on toys.  Here’s what I bought:

Barbie Fashion make up set $3.24 (reg 12.99)
Barbie Travel Vanity Set $3.74 (reg 14.99)
Elmo’s World Aquadoodle $6.48 (reg 25.99)
Hannah Montana Concert Stage $12 (reg $60)
Moon Sand Kit $6.24 (reg 24.99)

My kids’ […]

By Karen -- 9 comments

March 14th, 2008

Sale at Toys ‘R Us

I just noticed that Toys ‘R Us is having a sale.  Here are some of the toys that are buy 1 get 1 free.

Little Tikes Toys (priced up to $24.99)
Fisher-Price Loving Family & My 1st Dollhouse Figures & Furniture Packs
Mini Robots
Ben 10 items

I also noticed that they have their outdoor playgrounds on sale.
This sale ends tomorrow.  This […]

By Karen -- 1 comment

December 31st, 2007

Take Advantage of Toy Sales

Be on the look out for great toy sales in your area.  Each year around January and February, retailers begin marking down their overstock from Christmas.  Each time I go to Target and Wal-Mart I take a quick walk through the toy department to see if the clearancing has begun. 
I try to take advantage of […]

By Karen -- 0 comments

December 6th, 2007

Homemade Slime

Remember when we were kids and we used to sit at the kitchen table and play with slime?  Nickelodeon does it to a much greater extent but it’s still fun none the less.  But have you priced it at the store lately?  And then once you play with it, it gets filthy!  YUCK!
So here is […]

By kellys -- 6 comments

November 8th, 2007

Fatal Toy Recall: Aqua Dots

 
I regret to inform you that last night, stores began pulling Aqua Dots from shelves after it was discovered that it contains a chemical that converts into the date rape drug if swallowed.
CPSC has received two reports over the past several days of children swallowing Aqua Dots. A 20-month-old child swallowed several dozen beads. He […]

By Karen -- 8 comments

October 4th, 2007

More toy recalls

Once again, I am sorry to tell you that there was another toy recall announcement. This time it includes Baby Einstein Color Blocks and activity center, KB toy wooden blocks, and Target boy rattles. Take a look at your toy box again and start chunking those lead toys! It’s so sad that […]

By kellys -- 2 comments