Sara The Savvy Shopper

January 2013 Target Toy Clearance!!

noreply@blogger.com (Sara) — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 22:38:00 +0000

Hello everybody!! I'm baaaaack!! Just for a few posts as usual, but let's talk Target Toy Clearance!

First of all, let me apologize...all of the links on my page are broken because I let my domain name convert back to .blogspot.com. So, this page is not as useful as it used to be and I don't have time to go back and fix everything. At this point I think I'm going to just take down the blog after this clearance cycle and only post on Facebook from now on. So sorry!! So follow me on Facebook if you want update on when the clearance happens and for any future clearance events!!

Now, down to business...I think that based on years past...this January's Target Toy Clearance 70% off markdown will happen NEXT WEEK on or around January 10th. Now, of course it could be before then or after then, but if history repeats itself it will happen on Wed/Thurs of next week. This year does seem to be a bit odd to me based on the fact that things are so scattered and some things are 30% off and some things 50% off, but I still have confidence that they will mark most things down next week.

In the mean time if you want more info or want to look at old posts about the toy clearance, go here:
http://sarathesavvyshopper.blogspot.com/search/label/Target%20Toy%20Clearance

Like I mentioned before...I will only post updates on Facebook from now on, so follow me over there and feel free to post there if you find toys at 70% off!! I have to admit...I'm not really all that excited this year as my kids are (sadly) past the point of enjoying most toys. But I'm sure I'll make a trip to the store to check it all out and pick up a few things!! I'm counting on you all to post pictures of your hauls to let me live vicariously through you this year!!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Sara) — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 15:57:00 +0000

Today's the day!!! I'm hearing reports from all over that Targets are marking down their clearance toys to 70% off today! I went to one store early and they hadn't started marking down yet (Mission store in KC) but the clearance carts were sitting there so I'm sure they were getting ready to mark it all down. Then I went to another store (Ward Pkwy) and they had a guy marking it all down slowly but surely. :) Above you will see what I picked up this year!

5 in 1 Princess Art Easel: $6.83

Lalaloopsy wig (halloween possibility!): $3.88

Mario Kart Wii remote control cars: $16.50

Creepy Bug Maker: $9.44

Creepy Bug Maker refills: $1.88 each

Creepy Bug Maker extra molds: $3.14 each

Dr. Dreadful Zombie Brain kit (awesome): $7.48

Fisher Price smart tablet: $7.46

Ladybug Pillow: $5.98

There were only a couple of other things that I would have liked that were at the other store, so I feel pretty good about what I got this time!

Post your finds here or on the Facebook page! Would love to see what everyone gets!

Target Toy Clearance 2012: 70% off today or tomorrow?

noreply@blogger.com (Sara) — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 13:07:00 +0000

Well, shoppers, it's here!!! The big 70% off markdown of the Target Toy Clearance could be happening today (for a few lucky stores that mark down on Wednesdays) or tomorrow (for the majority of all stores). I will be checking my store that sometimes marks on Wednesdays and will let you know what I find. But MOST of you will not find the toys marked down until tomorrow (Thursday, July 26th).

If you are still not really sure what you are going to be doing or how to get the best deals, check out my Target Toy Clearance tutorial here: http://www.sarathesavvyshopper.com/2011/01/target-toy-clearance-2011-tutorial.html

But the number one thing to remember is...DON'T trust the signage or even the stickers...scan everything! Sometimes they leave the "50% off" sign up because there are a few random items that didn't get marked down. And sometimes not ever single item will get a sticker, but as soon as they scan one of those items, they are ALL marked down. So SCAN away and see what you can find!

I will be posting updates on my Facebook page today and tomorrow b/c it is much easier from my phone to post over there. So make sure you "Like" that page for the most up-to-date info! And PLEASE feel free to post your own updates, questions, or photos over there, too!!!

July 2012 Target Toy Clearance!

noreply@blogger.com (Sara) — Sat, 23 Jun 2012 14:02:00 +0000

I'm baaaack!!! Holy cow...it's been almost 6 months since I have posted and blogger has a whole new layout for posting. So confused! I think I will make it work. :) I have missed all of you wonderful bargain hunters, but the break was much needed and much appreciated. But you know I couldn't let another Target Toy Clearance go by without posting about it!

Yes, my friends...the July 2012 Target Toy Clearance is coming! I was in my store this week and saw that the markdown has started...woo! Over the next few weeks I'll try to get a good roundup of what is marked down, but my favorite things so far are all of the markdowns in the kids electronics aisle (Leap Frog, kids cameras, etc.)

New to Target Toy Clearance? Forgot how it all works? Just want to gawk at old photos of epic hauls? Check out my Target Toy Clearance landing page where you can read through my Target Toy Clearance Tutorial and see reports from clearances past.

And I'm sure all of you are wondering...the big question...WHEN is the big markdown (to 70% off) happening? Well, my official prediction based on the last three years of July Target Toy Clearance is.....Wednesday, July 25th and/or Thursday, July 26th. Now, of course, I don't KNOW that this is the day. It's just my best guess. I will absolutely be checking the week before, too. But every year that I've been shopping this clearance so far the markdown has been the last week of July, so that's what I'm thinking will happen this year. But Target likes to keep us guessing (as evidenced by the early markdown that happened at my store in January). So you never know!!

Got questions? Comments? Feel free to post them in the comments here or on my Facebook page. I will be checking in more often in the next month to keep everyone updated on the Toy Clearance, but the most up-to-date info will likely be on Facebook since it's easier for me to check in there on my phone. :)

Break Time

noreply@blogger.com (Sara) — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:37:00 +0000

Hello wonderful readers and friends,

I am sure this will come as no shock for you all, but I have decided to go on hiatus from my blog. As you all know I haven't been posting much anyway (other than about the wonderful Target Toy Clearance), but at this point I'm going to shut things down. I'm doing this for many reasons...first and foremost is that I just don't have time to fit it all in anymore. I'm working full time, my kids are getting older with more after-school activities and responsibilities, and I have other interests and obligations that require my time and effort. Though I still enjoy savvy shopping, I really don't have time to get to the stores very often (other than during my time off from work, which conveniently falls during Target Clearance time...lucky me!).

I feel like this blog has run it's course for me, so I'm going to hang up my Couponizer for a while. I am going to leave the blog up because I think it has some good info for anyone who is looking for information about Target Clearance, especially. (The links on the left will still be active, so if you have been using my links to shop at Amazon or print coupons...THANK YOU...and that will still be there). I will keep my Facebook page up, as well, and I may post over there if I see something pop up that is worth sharing. You will probably see some posts about Target Clearance and Amazon finds and maybe some other deals here and there. And I will likely come back for the next big toy clearance because you know I can't resist it and I love to share my finds and hear about everyone elses, too!

But for now, THANK YOU all for reading. This blog has meant a lot to me and has been a lot of fun to write. Reading your comments and seeing photos of your bargain scores has been so much fun. And there is nothing better than running into a reader in the Target aisles! :) I will keep in touch over on my Facebook page so please post over there if you come across a hot deal or if you have any questions for me! And until next time...happy shopping!

Thank you all again,
Sara

Target Toy Clearance: Today Could be the Day! Check your Stores!

noreply@blogger.com (Sara) — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 15:42:00 +0000

Just a quick little post to say that my regular store had all of its toys marked down TODAY (Wed, 1/11)...they were already marked down when the store opened. There was one big consolodated aisle and the endcaps were jammed full, too. However, all of the Legos were just 50% off. There were TONS of Legos, but alas...none at 70% off. Got a few little things and I'm happy!

NOTE: This store typically marks down on Wednesday and it happened once again this year. However, MOST of you will find that your markdown will be tomorrow. (And hopefully no one will have to wait until next week...that would be surprising). Get up and get there bright and early!

I will post a photo and a list of what I got when I get home, but I hardly picked up anything because I got most of what I wanted last week. But some of the things I saw but did not get:
Little People Sets (pirate ship, nativity)
Play Kitchens (Disney Princess, Circo, and a big Step 2 one)
Polly Pockets
Matchbox Sets (Ship, Aircraft Carrier)
A few Barbie things...not much
Lots of Teacup Pigs
Bop It
Weeble Wobble Set
Mind Flex
TONS of Baby Dolls

How about everyone else? Has anyone else seen 70% off today? Once you hit your store post here or on the Facebook page!!

Target Toy Clearance January 2012: My Store Marked Down Early!!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Sara) — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 18:32:00 +0000

So, I'm checking on the Christmas clearance at the Ward Parkway store here in KC and was annoyed that it was just 70% off. But as I was trying to scan something I noticed that there was one markdown person working in the toys. I checked some of the toys she had marked and they were 70% off! WHAT?! I asked her casually if a lot of toys were getting marked down and she said, "Yeah...all 70% off." Woo! She went on break so I had to wait in suspense, but sure enough she came back and brought the whole markdown team with her. They proceeded to mark down every clearance toy to 70% off (with a couple of exceptions, but 95% of everything got marked down). I almost died! I would have totally missed it if I hadn't been walking by that aisle at that time b/c I never even thought to check this week.

I called a friend of mine who came down but really there weren't many people at all shopping so it was a nice leisurely shopping experience! Sadly the selection wasn't the best at this store to begin with. There were NO Legos...not a single set. But I found a few Disney Princess things that I wanted and a couple of great Matchbox sets, too. I'm not complaining...we had our pick of the whole section! Here is what I got:

Squinkies: $1.57

Tinkerbell Doll: $4.48
Orbeez Mood Lamp: $4.48
Matchbox Ship/Shark: $11.68
Matchbox Squid Set: $5.98
Motorbike: $2.83
Tiny Dino: $.74
Disney Princess big set: $9.98
Disney Princess Baby in a Bath Set: $5.98
Strawberry Shortcake Set: $5.98

Also, the camping goods and sporting goods were marked down to 70% off, too! I picked up a portable table for $20.98. Saw tents, sleeping bags, inflatable mattresses, and more. The sporting goods were also 70% off...motorized vehicles for kids, scooters, various balls and sporting equipment, and a few sets of golf clubs for $40. SO much stuff.

Seriously...I was having to force myself not to load up 3 carts. I was good, though! :)

NOTE: I am almost positive that this store is only marking down early because it is going through a remodel. I doubt that many stores around the country will be marking down today. So don't rush out to check your store unless you are going anyway. :) My friend checked another store in our area and it was marking down only to 50% off. So, I think that this is just a case of me getting really really lucky because of this remodel. But what this tells me is that it is looking really good for all stores to go to 70% off next week. (And, sadly, it tells me that the days of 75% off are gone). But when it comes to Target Toy Clearance there are always surprises each year...this was a really awesome one!! :)

Target Clearance Report!

noreply@blogger.com (Sara) — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 18:29:00 +0000

It has been a long time since I've been able to do a Target Clearance Report! I'm happy to see that there is Clearance all over the store right now.

First and foremost, the Christmas Clearance is still hanging on at 70% off. I'm really hoping that tomorrow they will mark it down to 90% off. We'll see. But at my store there is still a LOT in the Christmas section and a few things around the store to check on as well. I have been lucky enough to find a few boxes of Kleenex and Softsoaps spread around the store, so even if the bulk of all of the household items/food is going at your store, take a look around just in case!

Next, the toys. They had started to consolodate the toys at my store but most of it was still spread out. A lot of it was 50% off already with some still 30%. I'm getting more and more confident that they will mark most of it to 70% off next week, but you just never know. The selection was so-so in my opinion. I only saw a few Lego sets marked down and virtually nothing that I would be buying. But, different kids like different things so you may find a lot that your kiddos will like! I also think that the full selection isn't marked yet, so we'll see.

One thing that is different than last year is that they have already marked down a lot of the play tents/sporting goods to 50% off. Last year those didn't get marked down until a couple of weeks after the toys. Look for disney Cars/Princess play tents, ball pits, dart boards, and that kind of thing.

Also in sporting goods...I found a bunch of baseball items (pants, bags, plastic bats/balls, etc) at 70% off. The camping stuff has also been marked down to 30% off.

Shoes were 30% off...LOTS of snow boots on clearance (it hasn't even snowed more than 1/4 inch here yet!) and slippers. The whole women's clothing section seemed to be marked down, too.

You can pretty much walk around the store and find clearance at every turn. While most things are 30-50% off right now you can bet that in the next few weeks it will be a 70% off bonanza!!

Target Toy Clearance January 2012: Timing and How To Get The Deals!

noreply@blogger.com (Sara) — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 14:54:00 +0000

It's time once again, shoppers, to get ready for the January Target Toy Clearance!! For those of you who have not shopped this sale before and are wondering how it all works, please visit my Target Toy Clearance Tutorial for all of the details. Then check out my Target Toy Clearance page for links to all of my past Toy Clearance posts including photos of the hauls from each year!

Now, for this year's sale...last year everything got marked down to 75% off on January 12th (Wed) or January 13th (Thursday). The year before that it was Thursday, January 14th. So, based on that, my prediction for this year is Thursday, January 12th (or Wednesday the 11th for some). Remember...this is just my estimate based on years' past. I have no idea when it will mark down and no "inside scoop." Just a few years of experience shopping the sale! :) It sounds like most people are seeing a ton of toys at 30% off already and some at 50% off, too! It's a good sign that it will be happening on time! But there is always that chance that they will drag it out another week.

As a reminder, different stores have different markdown days, so some will get marked down on Wednesday and some will be Thursday. I have one store that always goes on Wednesday and one that goes on Thursday. If you don't know which day your store typically marks their toys down, I would recommend checking Wednesday and going back Thursday if they haven't marked things down.

Also, one thing that MAY be different this year...they may only mark the toys down to 70% off instead of 75%. This would be a huge bummer. Yes, it's only 5% but I miss that little 5% off! We'll see what happens. I still see some things getting marked down to 75% off around the store, so there is a chance. :)

I will be checking and monitoring everything as closely as I can and I will definitely post updates here and on my Facebook page. I will be shopping this year, but I will probably not buy much this time. (We'll see how well I can restrain myself!!). I still have some toys in my stash and my kids have gotten MUCH pickier about the toys they want, so it all depends on what the selection is like!

So be sure to LIKE my Facebook page for the most up-to-date information and to be able to share your photos and scores! I love to see everyone else's hauls so please share when the time comes! That helps us all know what toys to look for, too!

Think Fun Rush Hour: $4.99 (75% off)

noreply@blogger.com (Sara) — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 04:09:00 +0000

A perfect item for the gift closet! Get ThinkFun Rush Hour for $4.99, which is 75% off! Hurry...the price my jump up any moment!

Merry Christmas, Happy New Year!

noreply@blogger.com (Sara) — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 03:19:00 +0000

It probably goes without saying since I'm kind of a part-time blogger anyway, but I will be taking the holidays off from blogging. I hope that every single one of you have a wonderful Christmas with family and friends and that you all take time to sit back and enjoy the season.

Before I go, though...don't forget to think about shopping after Christmas at Target (or other stores, but you know that Target is my favorite!). All Christmas items should be 50% off on the 26th and then will likely stay there for a few days before getting marked down to 70% off (used to be 75% off, but recent trends show that it will likely be 70% off). Then a few days after that...about a week after Christmas...it will all get marked down to 90% off. And THAT is when I buy stuff. :) Don't forget to look for the things you can use year round like Ziploc, papertowels and napkins, non-candy foods & mixes, towels or throws, gadgets marketed as stocking stuffers...the list is a mile long. And don't forget to look in the regular aisles for these things. Sometimes they don't get thrown in with the Christmas stuff. And last...don't be greedy...leave some for everyone else! Resist the urge to fill your cart with holiday Kleenex, people! :)

I'll be back at the beginning of January with the latest news about the big January 2012 TARGET TOY CLEARANCE!!!!!!

{My early prediction on the big 75% off date? January 12th!}

MORE Amazon fun deals: Extra 10% off select toys

noreply@blogger.com (Sara) — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 14:56:00 +0000

The deals keep on rolling in at Amazon (they do this every year...just as soon as I'm done Christmas shopping). :)

Right now you can save an extra 10% off on select toys that are already marked down. So the deals are really great. Check out the Selection HERE

My favorite? The Rapunzle/Flynn Rider boat set for $10.99, just under $10 with the 10% off.

Oh, wait...but check out this awesome trampoline for just $42.99!!! We have this and the kids love it. And I can tell you (bitterly) that I paid more than this for it and I thought *I* was getting a good deal back then!

Lots of LalaLoopsy dolls, pillow pets, craft sets, Barbies, and more!

A Very Toy-Dealy Day on Amazon

noreply@blogger.com (Sara) — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 17:21:00 +0000

Today's Gold Box deal is up to 50% off a bunch of different Alex Toys craft kits. PERFECT gift idea for kids of a lot of ages. There are a lot of different ones on sale...the cute friendship bracelet making kit shown above for $14, art lap-desks, a knot quilt, sewing kit, and more.

Also keep an eye on the Lightning Deals. They have all been toys so far, so I'm guessing it will be all toys all the time today! You can click through to get hints of what is to come and there are some Star Wars, pillow pets, and a Science kit being hinted at along with a lot of other things.

Also check out the toy clearance that has started (love this time of year!). Up to 60% off a bunch of toys...some even more than 60% off. There are SO many toys, but a couple that caught my eye are this Boy LalaLoopsy doll, regularly $24.99, now $11.99. (Your daughter's girl LalaLoopsy dolls need a friend, right!?)

I also like this Rocket Balloon Set for $4.99. My kids had one of these and it was a lot of fun. The balloons zing and zip around the room (or high in the air if you are outside). It's a GREAT one for the gift closet!

I could go on and on...check the whole selection out for yourself here. You can sort it by Girl, Boy, Preschool, and Learning Toys. Happy Shopping!

Great Deal of the Day: Up to 50% off Melissa & Doug on Amazon!

noreply@blogger.com (Sara) — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 13:09:00 +0000

I love Melissa & Doug toys. They are fun for the kids, require some creativity or brainpower, and they are durable! They are also pretty reasonably priced even at full price. But today is a super day for anyone who still has some Christmas gifts on their shopping list because Amazon's Deal of the Day is Melissa & Doug toys and puzzles for up to 50% off!!

Birthday Cake Set for $10...this is one of the best birthday gift ideas ever!

100 Piece Wood Block Set $10 (WOW!)

Pattern Board Set for $10

Abby & Emma Dress Up Set for $10

Magnetic Responsibility Chart for $10...the lowest price I've ever seen for this.

There are tons more, too...check them out by clicking "Learn More" under the Gold Box deal. And do it fast...these are likely to sell out. Last time they did Melissa & Doug everything was gone by the end of the day. Happy Shopping!

18 Days of Video Game Deals!

noreply@blogger.com (Sara) — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 17:15:00 +0000

Amazon is starting 18 days of Video Game Deals today with Disney Deals! I'm thinking the Toy Story Mania!game will be going in my cart for $9.99 for sure! Lots of other good Disney games as well. (But please do NOT buy the Disney Princess Wii game...it's terrible).

Be sure to check back each day on this page: Amazon Daily Video Game Deals to see what new video game deals come our way! I'm crossing my fingers for a Mario day so I can finally get a good deal on Mario Kart for the DS!!!

Guess What...It's Cyber Monday.

noreply@blogger.com (Sara) — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 15:01:00 +0000

Cyber Monday Deals at Amazon

Unless you are sleeping under a rock you know it's Cyber Monday! So that pretty much means that every single online retailer has a deal of some kind running. Here are my tips for how to make the most of today.

1. Do NOT shop unless you are getting cash back! When you are shopping online you simply must go through a cash-back site like ShopAtHome.com or Ebates or you are throwing money away. These sites are easy to use and they will give you cash back for the shopping you do at your favorite retailers. All you have to do is sign up for a free account and then click through their site to your favorite store. You will get a percentage of your purchase back into your account (varies from 1% up to 20% or more). They will eventually send you a check when you have a little chunk of change in your account. FREE MONEY. Do not shop unless you go through these sites first. They don't have relationships with EVERY store, but you will find that most big retailers will give cash back (with the exception of Amazon).

2. Go with what you know. Don't try to visit every online retailer under the sun. Check out your favorites to see what deals they're offering and leave it at that. Yes, there will be deals all over the internet, but just because it's Cyber Monday doesn't mean you should go nuts and order from every store under the sun. By ordering from websites you know and love you will simplify your life and also ensure that you are shopping at SAFE sites. You may want to check your email early in the morning to see what kind of special offers might have landed in your inbox and/or check Facebook for special deals/codes, too!

3. Stop byAmazon. Even if you aren't an Amazon shopper on a typical day, stop by Amazon.com on Cyber Monday!! They have a ton of lightning deals going on all day long and the discounts will be deep and they usually throw a couple of HOT products in the mix.

Happy shopping, everyone!

Get up to $100 in Amazon Gift Cards for Referring Friends to Shopping Notes

noreply@blogger.com (Sara) — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 19:16:00 +0000

Awesome! I have told you before about CamelCamelCamel, a service that will alert you when the price drops on an item you are interested in. Well, there is a new site doing the same thing called Shopping Notes. Just copy and paste the URL of an item you are watching and when the price drops they will email you!

And, if you refer your friends you can earn up to $100 in Amazon gift cards or any electronic gift card! For every friend that sets a price alert you will get $1, up to $100! (If you sign up on the link below I will get $1...thank you, thank you!!)

Here's how:

-Go to Shopping Notes
-Set a price alert for a product (I set an alert for Mario Kart for the DS...I am determined to get it below $30!)
-You enter in your email address to get the price alert
-Go to that email account and verify your email address in the email they send you
-Come back to the site and find the "Invite Friends" button. Click that to get your link to send to your friends or to post it on Facebook!

Not only are you earning a few bucks, but it's a useful service! I love to set price alerts around this time of year because a lot of popular products will go on sale for a day on Amazon and you don't want to miss it!!

Barbie DVDs for less than $5 on Amazon: Many Choices!

noreply@blogger.com (Sara) — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 00:49:00 +0000

There are a whole bunch of Barbie DVDs on Amazon for $4.99 right now...perfect stocking stuffers!

Barbie in The 12 Dancing Princesses

Barbie: A Fashion Fairytale

Barbie in a Mermaid Tale

Barbie and the Three Musketeers

Barbie as The Island Princess

Barbie Presents Thumbelina

There are a few more, too...just check out the Barbie selection HERE and scroll through to see all of the ones that are on sale!

Two Pink Shoes Giveaway WINNER!

noreply@blogger.com (Sara) — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 04:19:00 +0000

Congrats to Lynzee..the lucky winner of the Two Pink Shoes custom Holiday Card design giveaway! I will be emailing you Lynzee!

Everyone else...I promise you will LOVE working with Two Pink Shoes for your holiday cards and/or your upcoming party invitation needs. Please check them out! Pay $25 for a custom design and if you are trying to save a few bucks on your cards, just print them yourself in a 4x6 size for $.10 each at any number of photo printing websites! You can end up with 100 cards for less than $50. And your card will be unique and beautiful and just the way you want it!

Just Dance 3 $10 off on Amazon

noreply@blogger.com (Sara) — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 03:32:00 +0000

Right now Just Dance 3 is priced at $29.99 on Amazon...that is just $2 more than the Black Friday price at Walmart, and I'm thinking it would be more fun to order it with one click than fight the crowds for it!

I actually think I might get the Smurfs Dance Party for my daughter...it looks like it's more geared toward little kids and it's just $19.99 right now!

Deals Deals Deals on Amazon This Week: Where to Find Them!

noreply@blogger.com (Sara) — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 16:15:00 +0000

With Black Friday week coming up, be sure to keep an eye on Amazon! I will try to post when I see things pop up, but you may just want to check in each morning to see what is coming up. Here are a few places to check when you want to find the deals!

First stop, the Black Friday Deals page. This will have a running supply of Lightning Deals each day. There are deals on just about anything you could imagine...clothing, toys, electronics, home goods. They all last only a few hours each and many of them will sell out in minutes (especially Legos and popular toys like that). Last year they had a Kindle one day and it sold out in 5 seconds or something. So at the top of the hour you may want to hover on the page to see what you can get!

You will also want to check out the Video Game Deals page. They already have a lot of deals up, including a great deal on Toy Story Mania...get it for $9.99 (50% off) today! They will be adding more deals as the week goes on, too.

Next, the TV/Movie deal page! This one is fun because they have a nice list of what they will be offering on sale and when it will be on sale. The only surprise will be what the prices will be! (And some of the prices are already showing for the next few days and some are priced as low as $1.99!!) There are already a few deals live, like Harry Potter and the Dealthly Hallows for just $3.99 on DVD or The Wizard of Oz for $9.49.

If you are only interested in toys, check out the Toys & Games deals page. It shows the lightning deals for the day on toys and also has some good deals below the lightning deals area like the Snap Circuits SC-300 that is there right now for $31.99 (51% off!) and Scrabble Flash for $15 (50% off).

Last there is the Black Friday Deals page for BOOKS. There are deals on hardbacks, paperbacks, and also Kindle books! Some are up to 90% off and there is a whole slew of Kindle books less than $3.99.

Christmas Classics in The Gold Box

noreply@blogger.com (Sara) — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 14:30:00 +0000

Today's Amazon Gold Box deal is The Original Christmas Classics on DVD (including Rudoph, Frosty, and more!) for just $12.99! Just in time to pop it in the portable DVD player for the drive to grandma's house this Thanksgiving!

Vistaprint FREE Address Labels are Back (You pay shipping, as low as $3)

noreply@blogger.com (Sara) — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 15:22:00 +0000

It's back! Now is the time to get your FREE address labels from Vistaprint. You only pay for shipping, and that can be as low as around $3.

-Go HERE to get started.
-Then go to the "Home" menu on the left and find "Return Address Labels"
-Select your design (look for "Caricatures" under the personal and family tab if you want the cute personalized ones).
-Design your labels
-Click through the bazillion "special offers"
-Select your shipping method...my cheapest option was $3.07, most expensive was just $3.62!

Viola! Free Shipping labels! Make some for yourself or for a gift!

GIVEAWAY: Custom Holiday Card or Invitation Design from Two Pink Shoes!

noreply@blogger.com (Sara) — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 21:46:00 +0000

Christmas is rapidly approaching and it’s time to start thinking about Christmas/Holiday cards! Though I have enjoyed using sites like Snapfish and Kodakgallery in the past, it always happens to me…I will get 4 Christmas cards from other people that picked the same design as me! Plus sometimes I just want something specific (color scheme, design, number of pictures) and I can’t find any cards that match the vision I have in my head. Plus, don’t get me started on the $100+ I always end up spending on those sites.

Well, my friends, let me introduce you to Two Pink Shoes…an amazing company owned and operated by my friend Jodi. Jodi designs beautiful, unique, custom holiday cards as well as birthday party invitations and accessories, wall decals and much more! She recently designed the invitations for my son’s World Series birthday party…they were so cute and unique! (Picture below!) She did a whole party package for me to match the invites…a custom banner and stickers for the goodie bags. I was amazed at her creativity and I got SO many compliments from other moms about how cute everything was. (And the kids loved the “ticket” invites…how special!). Definitely keep her in mind if you want invites and party accessories for any occasion.

Jodi has also designed our family Christmas cards for a few years and I am always so happy with how they turn out. I can send her a photo, tell her what colors I want and she will send back something that I could have never dreamed up on my own. Trust me, if you want your friends to say, “What a cute card!” when they open your Christmas card, you need to buy from Two Pink Shoes! And, as Savvy Shoppers you will be happy to know that Jodi’s services are very reasonable. You can get a custom design (with up to 5 revisions) and a digital file of your invite for just $25. Then you are free to print them on your own…and there is where you can save a lot of money. If you have a good photo printer you can print them yourself, or just wait for one of the $.10 print specials on the photo websites and print 100 cards for $10! You can even print them as postcards if you want to save money on postage. Vistaprint almost always has specials where you can get free or cheap postcards! (Or, if you don't want the hassle of printing them on your own, Two Pink Shoes can also print the cards for you at prices very similar to any other holiday card sites).

Some of Two Pink Shoes designs:

Check out the Two Pink Shoes Facebook page to see some examples of their past designs. If you like what you see, just email theperfectprint@twopinkshoes.com to place an order. You can either order one of the designs you see on her Facebook site or website (and she just added some CUTE new ones!) or give her your vision for a one-of-a-kind card! That is what I did and I can’t WAIT to send mine out…they are so different and amazing.

THE GIVEAWAY:

One luck y winner is going to win a free custom design and a digital file of their invitation (a $25 value). If you don’t send out Christmas/Holiday cards you could even use this for birthday invites or for invites of any kind!

To Enter:

Leave a comment on this post. Check out the Two Pink Shoes Facebook page or website and let me know what your favorite design is!

Bonus Entries:

• “Like” the Two Pink Shoes Facebook page

• Share the Two Pink Shoes Facebook page with your Facebook friends

• Blog, tweet, or post on Facebook about this giveaway

• “Like” Sara the Savvy Shopper’s Facebook page

This giveaway will end on November 20th to give the winner time to get the cards designed and and printed in time to send them out before Christmas! Please leave a separate comment for each entry and have all entries posted by 7:00 p.m. CST on November 20th.

Though Jodi has been designing cards for years, she is just getting her business website up and running and I am SO happy to be able to support and recommend her. I can't speak highly enough of her creative and adorable designs!

90% off Halloween Clearance!

noreply@blogger.com (Sara) — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 17:20:00 +0000

I posted this on Facebook but wanted to update the blog, too. As of this morning (11/7) it seems that most stores have marked everything in the Halloween section down to 90% off. Now is a great time to stock up on costumes for next year or just for the dress-up trunk! I have found that kids love to dress up and if buying a $1.50 costume will buy you 4+ hours of fun for your kids it's totally worth it!

Also, big tip, the little Lego sets that hang up by the cash register (I saw Ninjago and Atlantis ones...others have spotted Star Wars and "City" sets) are all ringing up 90% off for some reason. At my store they were fully stocked with these (like 10-15 on each rack by the cash registers). Pick some of those up at $.39! Nice!

Some of my finds:

Little Girls Ruby Red Slippers: $.50

Ninjago Legos: $.39

Girls baseball girl costume: $2.00

Girls Tutus/T-shirts: $.59-$1.29 (these were all hanging in the girls clothing section still!)

(I wasn't really looking for costumes...we got a few at 70% off and I still have 3-4 from last year's 90% off that I'm saving for future Halloweens).

The cashier handed me my receipt and said, "You saved $120 today!" LOVE LOVE LOVE it!