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Picking Halloween Pet Toys

Yesterday I wrote about how it was I decided I needed to buy Halloween pet toys for Murph and his best friend Tucker. Today I’m going to tell you how I ended up picking the toys I did. (You may be thinking that sounds a little humdrum, but bear with me. There’s a method to my madness.) Decisions, Decisions As I left off in yesterday’s blog, I explained how I’d decided to buy Halloween pet toys from Doctors Foster and Smith. Here are the toys I was deciding between: 1. Halloween Witch of Devil Loofas. 2. Halloween Pumpkin Puzzle. 3. … Continue reading →

Why I’m Shopping for More Pet Halloween Toys

I know in another blog I admitted that one way I could ease my worries about the economy and its affect on my pocketbook would be to cut out buying toys for my pets. But I had to make an exception for Halloween. See, a couple of weeks ago Murphy’s best friend Tucker came for a visit when his parents had to come through town on their annual trek to Indianapolis for the pet shoot they do up there every year. Since Murph’s down and out with his cast, he wasn’t able to play with Tucker. (Not because he didn’t … Continue reading →

A Collection of Cat Toys

As impressive as the collage of cat toys to the left might be, it’s only a small representation of the entire collection of cat toys my cats claim. (Wayne’s decided if we’re looking for ways to cut money in case of a depression, cutting out my pet toy spending is a place to start. Sadly, he’s probably right.) But the purpose of this blog isn’t to show off my cats’ impressive collection of cat toys. Rather, it’s to discuss the names they know their toys by. (As I wrote in another article, I’m big on naming things.) See if you … Continue reading →

Discounts on Clothing, Shoes, Toys, and Art Supplies

In my last blog, New Freebies at the Mall, I discussed how to get free jeans, t-shirts, and handbags at the mall. Here are some more deals at the mall that are too good to pass up. Toys R Us has a $5 off a $25 purchase. It is good for Friday, July 19th and Saturday, July 20th only. So hurry and get out there today. They have school supplies and clothing in many of their stores. Some of the stores have paired up with Babies R Us, so this coupon can be used for baby stuff in these stores. … Continue reading →

Boy Toys versus Girl Toys

It can drive you nuts when you are out shopping for baby and you see the gender separation of toys even at such a young age. You may wonder what’s going on if your male toddler enjoys playing with baby dolls and is it okay that someone gave your baby girl a play set of tools? The trick here is to realize that there’s a ton of research in this area, but most of it is undependable. Babies develop at different rates and are affected by everything from their environment (including whether they have siblings), to their parents to the … Continue reading →

Inexpensive Secret Santa Selections

Take the stress out of Secret Santa gift swapping by wrapping up these interactive holiday page-turners that won’t break the bank: Santa on the Loose!  A Seek and Solve Mystery It’s the Christmas version of Where’s Waldo.  Only, pint-sized bookworms are not hunting for a geeky-looking kid wearing a striped shirt.  Rather, youngsters must read clues, don their detective hats, and find Santa to solve the mystery of the missing Christmas toys. Is the toy thief Emo the unhappy elf, Loki the dissatisfied reindeer, Roz the ravenous polar bear, Softy the sneaky snowman or Arlo the deceivingly cute penguin? Kid … Continue reading →

Barnes & Noble has 8 Huge Holiday Sales!

Barnes & Noble is having not one, not two, but 8 “Huge Holiday Sales”! Now is a great time to shop for gifts for the readers in your family. There’s sales on books, toys, Christmas cards, and gift items. Sale number 1: Buy 2 Toys & Games, Get the 3rd Free Choose from a total of 2,513 toys and games. When you purchase 3 or more eligible toys and games you will get the one that is the least expensive for free. This offer is valid through December 17, 2012. The website might have more choices than your local Barnes … Continue reading →

Last Minute Halloween Deals

There are only a couple of weeks left before Halloween is upon us. Now is the time to take advantage of the deals and sales on Halloween costumes, candy, and decorations. Save some money on the items that you need to celebrate this year, and save by stocking up for next Halloween. Amazon.com has a sale on up to 60% off Halloween costumes. This includes costumes for men, women, boys, girls, and babies. Target is selling their Halloween costumes for up to 50% off right now. They still have the handy section on their website that will sort costumes by … Continue reading →

Deals at Target, Powell’s Books, Barnes & Noble, and More!

About once a week, I clean out my inbox and let you all know about the random deals that have fallen into it. This results in a “mixed bag” of stuff that is on sale. Powell’s Books has a 30% off sale on children’s books by Mo Willems. He is the creator of the Pigeon series, (with titles like “Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!”) He is also the creator of “Knuffle Bunny”, and more. Pick up a lovely, and funny, hardcover book by Mo Williams for 30% off. This sale will go on “for a limited time” and … Continue reading →

Deals at Kohl’s, Barnes & Noble, Best Buy, and More!

Fall sales are still going on. Some of them are starting to merge into the holiday sales. Whether you need to pick up a few more “Back-To-School” clothes, or you are ready to start shopping for Christmas gifts, these are the sales for you! Kohl’s has a way for you to save an extra 10% on your next online order. Sign up for Kohl’s Mobile Sale Alerts. Once you do, Kohl’s will text you a code that you can use to save on your next purchase. To sign up, text SAVE07 to KOHLS (56457). Kohl’s has a program called “Kohl’s … Continue reading →