Kid’s Bargain Style

Seriously…I can’t seem to think straight I’ve been working so stinkin’ hard on something for another blog that I don’t know what day it is. But, the good thing is that you all are going to be able to reap the benefits too.

All you have to do is visit my site, My Two Boys, starting November 1, and cash in on some surprises. hee hee.

But, to give you a hint…I’ve been reconfiguring the Lead Free Toys List for the Holidays, working on this post because I totally don’t agree with Toy’s R’ Us’s list of the top Holiday Toys, unless, of course, you’re in to plastic.

Anyway, holiday toy sales are starting to pop up all over the place. Some are from my treasured non-toxic sites and some are from sites that I love but just can’t list (ahhh, Pokka Dots, you’re killin’ me!). Nonetheless, here are some great sales on incredible fun toys.

Tiddley Widdley has this beautiful kitchen set on sale for one third its original price. It has a matching refrigerator that is just as cute. Free shipping over $75.

Monkey Bean Toys has Plan Toys on Sale and that Fabulous Doll House I talked about on My Two Boys is on SALE! AJ is getting the Plan City toys, specifically the Parking Garage, for Christmas (its compatible with Brio Trains!) but he may get the City Station because it connects directly to the train track and I don’t have enough funding to get him more car track. He’ll live, right?

One of my favorite stores, Oompa
has sleigh bells on sale.

eBeanstalk, an incredible developmental toy store, especially for sensory kids like mine and Melissa’s does not have sale prices. Instead, they have lowered all of their prices just in time for the Holiday season. What they have is a unique opportunity to create what they like to call . Please check them out. And, check out the Mom’s Favorites

Stay tuned for more…

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Everyone is going green, right? Well, why not have all natural organic clothing as well? Of course, they are not necessarily a bargain deal all the time, but they will certainly hold up over time.

Soy Baby USA has fantastic line of Soy based products > and look at this beautiful wrapping.

Soybean fiber is a sustainable textile fiber made from renewable natural resources. It is part of an effort moving consumers away from petrochemical textile products and turning waste into useful products.

Check out the gorgeous gift box title="image_giftbox_image.jpg" width="96" height="96" border="0" /> for a gift.

Not bad prices either…$14.00 for a long sleeve all natural onesie? I would pay that.

One of my new favorite organic clothing sites is Happy Green Bee because of the colors. Most of the organic clothing I have found seems to be washed out and dull but this brand is bright, cheery, and just fun. They carry infant, toddler and toys.

But, there is also Lala Natural. I love this onesie from them…their Zen Collection.

Green Nest is making its way into the baby industry with its collection of baby clothing, bedding, and slings.

Our Green House is also making its way into the market with natural diapers, organic toys, and clothing for babies and kids.
Shop there for products like California Baby, natural cleaners, and all natural toys.

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I have wrote about ebeanstalk a lot on My Two Boys and Discussing Autism because I believe that they have a brilliant concept, especially for families that have children with special needs or grandparents who live far away.

ebeanstalk has child development specialists that look at over 10,000 toys and select only the best to sell. They have a team of experts , a clinical psychologist, a physical therapist, a speech pathologist, a pediatric occupational therapist, a marriage, family and child therapist, and a special educator, and a MotherBoard of 700 moms around the US. They evaluated and selected toys and then match them to the stages of a child’s development and then put them into eBeanstalk’s Gift Series.

The Gift Series is developed so that a child will receive 4 gifts a year and is tailored to the child’s development. It comes with an instruction card on how to use the toy, the skills it develops, and how to parent and play with the child. It also comes with free shipping and handling, and gift wrapping. How cool is that?

M9 Sport Van

Even better? Not only can you shop by age but you can shop by skill or sensory need…social, language, dexterity…

eBeanstalk is also extremely dedicated to being safe.

Dear Customers,

At eBeanstalk we are dedicated to a child’s development and learning, and we never compromise a child’s safety. Rest assured that NONE of the recalled toys from Mattel or Fisher Price have ever been sold at eBeanstalk. NOT ONE.

10% Off Your Next Online Order

Lunchopolis, of course! Lunchopolis was created to establish a garbage-free lunchbox. Thank goodness there is finally a product that I don’t have to throw away…because those ziploc containers just don’t work?

Anne and Lisa, the founders, created a refillable, BPA free, lead free, and PVC free drinking bottle and modular study containers that stack vertically and fit neatly into compact, insulated lunch boxes.

Interesting…why? because the FDA would not approve the product if it were not PVC, lead, or BPA free. So, why not just purchase the Ziploc container and use Kids Dish to liven up your child’s appetite?

Well, I thought the Ziploc Containers and baggies worked just fine and I don’t understand why manufacturers are pushing for BPA free products when there are already BPA free products.

According to the SC Johnson Website, , SC Johnson does not use BPA in any of its products. Personally, they are the only brand I purchase and use, no matter what I am using it for. They are the only brand I bring into my home.

Save money in order to Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle.

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Julie Deardorff, an Opinion Columnist for the Chicago Tribune, wrote today on her current situation…finding a good teether for her child. Does one use a plastic polycarbonate teether that has tested positive for bisphenol-A (poses a risk for brain development of fetuses, infants, babies and older children) or does one give him a wooden toy with brightly colored chipped paint?

Hmmmmmm….tough question.

Debra at Debra’s List takes it one step further and suggests Sophie the Giraffe, organic teething biscuits, and an organic (frozen washcloth).

She also suggests this organic teether but I just can’t seem to get my teeth around chewing on wood and honestly I don’t think it would be all that appealing to a baby whose mouth was hurting. But, thats just me.

How about chewies and teethers from sensory therapy stores like the TherapyShoppe.com?

Latex-free mouthing toy is FDA approved-Great for oral exploration, and encouraging jaw and tongue movements.

Scented Chewies
Chewy Tubes

These were all Little Pickel’s favorite things to chew on when he went through his chewing phase…and I mean CHEWING PHASE! He chewed everything so we made sure he had a chewy all the time. We could HEAR him chomping away through the monitor every night. For kids who chew ALL the time they even have Chewy Necklaces and Bracelets. (contain latex)

Do your kids like to sing, dance, get down? Do they love Dan Zanes as much as I do, ooops, AJ does? Well, The Land of Nod: now has Nod Cast Pod Cast featuring kid’s artists’ such as Dan Zanes.

I know most of our toddlers would absolutely love Dan Zanes who stars on the Disney Channel quite often, and my absolute personal FAVORITE, ELLA JENKINS. I hadn’t heard the name in so long I don’t think I would have remembered it until I saw it…or heard her voice. But, as soon as I saw her picture and pulled up the titles of her songs I was transported back to 1981…the day my mother took me out of Kindergarten to go see her in concert. She was mesmerizing. Her voice boomed from the stage, captivated each and every wide-eyed child and every mother was satisfied with a few hours of relaxation.

My mom, a kindergarten teacher, and child at heart, pulled us all out of school for the day to see Ella Jenkins in concert. I remember watching her sing “I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for Ice Cream.” It was my favorite song for the longest time. That, and “Miss Mary Mack”, who, obviously had buttons all down her back.

Toddler Moms, do you know the words? I DARE YOU.

Almost all of The Land of Nod CDs are now $12.98 or less! Plus, all CDs now ship FREE! You’ll find tons of new titles and sound samples. We think it’s the coolest selection of kids’ music on the plant. We think you will, too.

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Thank goodness for Oopma! Double Points this weekend only at Oompa

Don’t know what Points are?

Earn DOUBLE points for orders placed online through Sunday! Earn 2.5 points for every dollar spent on Oompa Toys merchandise or gift cards. Every 45 points gets $1.00 off a future order. It’s that easy! Sorry, this promotion is not applicable on previously placed orders. Point values listed in product descriptions. The promotion cannot be applied to pre-orders or out of stock items. Offer ends Sunday, September 30th 2007 9PM CST. Must be a registered user of oompa.com to earn points. Offer may change without notice.

I’m cashing in…Guess what AJ is getting for Christmas?
Svan Scooter…he played with ones of these today at a store and absolutely loved it. Personally, I’m getting a little tired of the Rocket Flyer tearing my hardwood floors up every single day (and he is much too big for it) so we are upgrading so this one. AND…IT’S A GREAT VESTIBULAR TOY!
AJ has trouble with conventional games like Chutes and Ladders and Candy Land so I’m hoping one like this will help build both social skills, cooperation, and cause/effect.

When we visited friends in Georgia, AJ LOVED Jenga…here is a fantastic children’s version. But, since that one is out of stock…try this one.

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Osh Kosh stores have up to 70 percent off. Go here to find stores near you. Here is a extra printable coupon.

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First,before you start shopping, check out our latest special offers at Limited Too!

Here are some great coupons and codes for clearance prices.
It’s gotta go! End of season prices now in the clearance department at Limited Too!

And this promotion ends in FIVE DAYS!

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Its hard to find a shirt out there for less than ten dollars, let alone a designer shirt. Check this one out from Emmy and Ally. Their entire Tea Collection is on sale right now. I am waiting for this one to go on sale for AJ but by that time it might fit my second son (yet to b.e named or referred to us).

They also carry great products like Baby Soy USA and at $14 for a body suit it is the cheapest I have found.

But, take the time to enter your babies best picture in the monthly photo contest. If you own any Emmy and Ally clothing it is certainly a plus but not required… The winner will get a $25 credit to Emmy and Ally! Make sure to include your name, child’s name, child’s age, state you live in and how you found out about us.

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10% off all regularly-priced items, coupon code: TN10097 Exp. 9/30

I’m digging this dress from B Swanky, a “children’s clothing boutique offers fine children’s clothing, birthday dress, baby clothes and baby gifts. Children’s clothes and baby clothes from your favorite specialty brands!”

Beetlejuice - Pink A-line Dress

This little guy’ jumper/romper/ is also super cute.

SPUDZ - Basset & Friends Corduroy Romper

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She’ll be talking about it for days! This one of a kind purse will be the hit of the dance…well, that and her first goodnight kiss.

Give your daughter her first evening purse but make it one she will absolutely love and talk about forever.

Ecoist Candy Wrapper Clutch Now 50% off at Ecoist.

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I’m Starting something new here…every Friday. Its called Friday under Five. Everything I can find under five dollars for the week. All you have to do is click on the words or pictures if you want to see the item in more detail.

From Old Navy

Boys Ringer, Yoke, and Classic Tees Sizes Vary by style and color 3.99.

Printed Flip Flops 1.99

Eyelet Trim Babydolls $4.99

Pigment Dyed Henleys $3.99

Printed Ribbed Tank $2.49

Crew Neck Tees $2.49

Camis
$3.99

Crochet Trimmed Tank $4.49

Puff Sleeve Babydoll $4.49

Stripped Tank Dress $4.99

Rascal Bodysuit for Baby $3.49

Animal Sports Tees $4.99

Striped Sports Polos $4.99

Jersey Shorts for Baby $2.99

Forest Print Caps for Baby $2.99

Tights $4.87

Twill Sports Cap $4.12

Children’s Place

rhinestone rib-knit top mud
$4.89

graphic tee robin
$4.19

sequined lace tank fern
$4.19

fashion polo mud
$4.19

lace-trimmed henley bonfire
$4.19

prairie twirl skirt cocoa

$4.89

carpenter denim shorts auth wash
$.99

premium graphic tee pine
$3.49

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Bargain Deals for under $5
Pair the first two for the little guys and the second two for your princess.

carpenter denim shorts auth wash
$.99

premium graphic tee pine
$3.49

striped knit skort bubble

$.99

$4.19

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