It’s that time of year when retailers are making way for aisles and aisles of freshly sharpened pencils…easily forgetting that there’s still plenty of hot summer days ahead of us (ugh.)  Now is definitely the time to stock up on summer essentials, like this too-cute Aqua Leisure water buggy.  I love that the ultra-functional shade on top actually has an aesthetic purpose, and not just a “my mom is a sun-scared loon” feel.  It’s originally $17 and now just $7.98 at Amazon- 53% off and eligible for free shipping on a $25 order!

Alright, we bought this little gem for WAY more than it’s current astounding $5.98 price, and even then thought it was worth every penny!  It’s one of BabyBargain’s absolute favorites- he uses it to gas up all of his little cars!  I LOVE Duplo, and everything Lego for that matter, so for almost 80% off it’s original $25 price tag, this little Tanker Truck is a sure thing.  With sounds, plenty of moving parts, and Duplo’s interchangeability (even this set can become two different trucks!) it’s a great bet for a birthday gift or an amazing donation to your local shelter.  You’ll love it!

Hey Thomas fans!  I’m ashamed to admit I didn’t even know they made remote-controlled versions of the Trackmaster trains, but what a great idea!  I think this would even be fun for a non-Thomas fan around a Christmas tree- who doesn’t like trains around trees?  Anyhow, Thomas and his remote are usually $20, but on sale at Amazon today for just $12.73!  It’s eligible for free shipping on orders over $25, and is also a part of their one-day toy sale, so browse around a bit while you’re there. (Oh, if you do just want to put this around your tree, you’ll need the Trackmaster tracks, something like these here.)

P.S.- If you’re planning a trip to Target in the next few days, be sure to walk through their toy department (which shouldn’t be hard if you’re bringing a child along!)  It’s time for their twice-yearly toy clearance, and LOTS of toys at our store were already marked down to 50% off!  No R/C Thomas, but a few other Thomas trains and accessories.  And baby toys, dolls, play food, cars…WAY too many to list!

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All the lollipop, none of the guilt! Amazon has an amazing bargain on YummyEarth’s organic lollipops- a 150-count (easy-store!) bin is just $10.48- 50% off the original $21!  If you sign up for subscribe & save delivery, the price drop to just $8.91 with free shipping! I hear they’re pretty tasty and may just have to pick some up for myself!

This is an easy one!  Until July 16th, Amazon is offering an additional $10 off when you purchase $30 of select Playskool toys,  and that’s on top of their already great sale prices!  So, you could buy one Busy Ball Popper (always a playgroup favorite!) for $15.75 for your tot, and another to donate to your favorite children’s hospital (or stash away for Toys for Tots!) for a grand total of just $21.50- and the regular price of ONE ball popper is $23! It’s like getting them for 54% off!  Talk about easy donating (or present-giving, baby showering…) Here’s the full list of all of the toys that qualify, and it’s great- including Chuck my talking Truck, dinosaurs, firehouses, sit and spins, cars, gears- some really great toys!  The $10 will come off automatically during checkout, just make sure your selections are all sold by Amazon and not third parties (the coupon won’t work with them!)  I’m also pretty sure you can make multiple orders with the same discount if you’ve got a lot of gift-giving coming up!

I just LOVE this set!  I love supporting companies with good causes, and Plan Toys is one of them.  Not only are they committed to producing environmentally-friendly products, they’re committed to safety too- using chemical free wood, non-toxic paints, and ergonomic shapes.  For me, the real mark of a “sustainable” toy is one that can survive through multiple siblings- and still be able to be donated to another family!  One of the Amazon reviewers talks about just how tough this one is!  Plus, it’s not your everyday train set- taking up a lot of space and not adding much aesthetically- it’s actually pretty and looks pretty fun.  It’s originally $200 at Amazon and on sale now for just $113, 43% off with free shipping! (And no tax, by the way, I love Amazon!) While you’re there, don’t forget to check out the diapers/wipes sale- I just received our super jumbo packs in the mail and am beyond excited that I don’t have to keep running to the store to pick up more of something I hate spending money on and is always expensive.  You know it!

There’s almost too much stuff on sale at disneystore.com to list!  Costumes, toys, shirts, pants, sleepers, collectibles, pins, personalized blankets…you name it, it’s on sale!  Many for 50+% off!  This adorable Minnie costume is regularly $30 and now on sale for just $15!  AND you can use code FREESHIP for free shipping on any order (no matter how small!) until July 5th!  The whole list of things on sale is right here!

A great bargain on an adorable little set!  Books-A-Million (it’s like Borders if you don’t have one near you,) has an amazing online bargain books section, which includes this too-cute hardcover copy of “The Tale of Peter Rabbit” and a stuffed Peter Rabbit.  Together they’re usually $16, but now the set is just $4.97, a ridiculous 70% off!  For that price, I think they’d make really cute birthday party favors.  I’m just sayin’.  Today only, to make it that much easier to make a decision, any order ships for free with coupon code BKLVFREE.  If you don’t decide until tomorrow, all orders over $25 always ship free.  Be sure to check out the rest of the bargain books while you’re there!

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Today’s fun focuses on the wonder of ziplock bags.  Not just pastry bags anymore (LOVE this use!) today they’re water toys and mess-free finger paints!  For your budding artist, two “painting” options: either fill a gallon-size Ziplock bag with about 4 oz. of washable tempera paint, squeeze out the air, seal, and tape to your table/highchair, OR (a cheaper, less smelly option) fill the bag with about 4 oz. of plain yogurt, add a few drops of food coloring, squeeze, seal, and tape.  Voila!  For the littler ones out there, fill your Ziplock bag with water, add a drop or two of blue food coloring and a few flat-ish bath toys, seal (keep a little air in this time,) and presto!  A super fast water toy.  You can even add a drop of dishwashing liquid for some fun bubbles!  Not that I need to tell any of you this, but of course don’t leave baby unattended with a bag, water, paint…or really anything at all.  It’s a dangerous world out there!

Alright, I can’t say I remember much about this show, but I do remember LOVING it.  It’s sort of comforting when your only memory of something is a lingering happy feeling.  Now I can share those fuzzy memories with my Pixar-loving son and hope he feels the same way, thanks to Amazon’s amazing daily deal.  The complete Fraggle Rock series in 20 DVDs (2300 minutes of Fraggle fun) is originally $100, but today it’s a stellar 63% off and just $37.49 with free shipping!