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Halloween Deals from Target, Toys R Us, Kellogg’s, and More!

Halloween is fun. Unfortunately, Halloween can also break your budget with all the little extra, unplanned for, expenses. Here are some Halloween deals, coupons, and freebies that will help you to celebrate Halloween without going broke. Target has a coupon that will save you $1.00 off a 48 ounce or larger bag of Wonka or Nestle Halloween Candy. Target also has a coupon that will save you $1.50 when you buy any 3 bags of Nestle fun size or Halloween candy. This coupon is for the 9.2 to 12.8 ounce sizes. Target has a coupon that will save you $1.50 … Continue reading →

A Plethora of Printable Coupons – Week of August 1, 2011

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In my opinion, there are two types of printable coupons that you can find online. One type requires you to install a certain kind of software onto your computer in order to get the coupon. The other kind simply lets you print it out from the website it comes from, without having to jump through (too many) hoops. Here are some easily printable coupons that I found that can be used right now. Toys R Us has a coupon that you can get if you “like” them on Facebook. The coupon will save you 20% on one regular priced toy … Continue reading →

Toys from Our Past: Clackers

I know that I am giving my age away, but I wanted to mention some very interesting things that I found out about Clackers the other day. Does anyone remember this extremely dangerous toy that was sold from the late 60s and the early 70s? Clackers consisted of two long strings, approximately 12 inches in length tied to a single ring that was about two inches in diameter. Now that is really not the dangerous aspect of this toy that I am referring to even though we all now that those strings may be dangerous when placed in the hands … Continue reading →

Affording Toys for the Holidays

If you are having a lean year, like many of us, you might have started getting concerned about the holidays and how you will be able to afford getting toys and other gifts for your children. Yes, we all know the real meaning of the holidays does not involve material gifts, but what parent doesn’t want the pleasure of giving toys to their children? This will be a two part series on affording toys for the holidays. As I look around our living room, which has been turned into a playroom for the kids, I feel blessed that we are … Continue reading →

Which Toys Don’t Include Phthalates?

Phthalates are chemicals that are considered toxic waste by the US Environmental Protection Agency, and yet they included in most plastic toys and other items that come in contact with out babies, such as sippy cups. Phthalates make plastic toys soft and flexible, and they are many different products. Research has shown a connection between phthalates and reproductive issues in boys and the early onset of puberty in girls. If you read my earlier post, House Approves Legislation for Tougher Toy Standards, you’ll know that the US government may be soon taking steps to ban the inclusion of phthalates in … 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 →

Emergency Baby Toys

What do you do when you don’t have any toys on hand to occupy your little one? Perhaps you dashed out of the door for a visit and forgot to bring along a few toys? Or maybe your baby has decided that she is bored with her toys at the exact moment that you need to make an important phone call or do your dinner prep. One time we were unexpectedly snowed in while away from home with our firstborn who was about 18 months old. We invented all sorts of games to play with him, but the following two … Continue reading →

Printable Toys

Have you heard about printable toys? There are one of the nice ways to take advantage of your computer, your Internet connection and your printer to create hours of fun and enjoyment all for free. You simply print, cut, glue and play. it is a great way to use your computer to spend some time with the kids “unplugged.” One of the absolutely best websites for free toys is The Toymaker. Marilyn Scott-Waters, the toy maker, herself, has dozens of beautifully designed toys to delight young and old alike. She has them so nicely categorized, too. There are whimsical toys, … Continue reading →

The Toymaker – online printable toys and gifts

Today, I want to share one of my very favorite easy project websites with you. The Toymaker. Marilyn Scott-Waters is an author and illustrator. Her goal for the Toymaker site is “to help grownups and kids spend time together making things.” Her wish is “to amuse and delight”. The Toymaker site does all of that. Even the project names are charming – “Dream Theater” and “Window to Fairyland” All the projects are simple to assemble. The directions are easy to follow. The projects only require paper and scissors. A few, like the Penny Butterfly, may require some things like pennies … 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 →