Our little sleep turtle bought the BargainFamily a solid two weeks of BabyBargain being excited to go to bed at night. He’s still pretty happy about it months later. But those two weeks were glorious! Can you put a price on two weeks of no bedtime arguments? I can. $19.43, a little over $1 a night. 
Cloud b’s Twilight Constellation Night Light is a new classic, originally $32 and now 39% off at Amazon!
We’ve sort of been taking weekends off around here, but today I found another great Kohl’s deal that I had to share since I know everyone liked the last ones! Maybe this will last a bit longer? I remember trying to scope out a good bargain on this Bat & Wobble Penguin when he first came out- it’s just so cute! I never found one, so I’m tempted again now- he’s originally $23, and on sale now at Kohl’s for $13.79! And be sure to use promo code TWENTYMAY (on the checkout page where you enter your credit card info) for another 20% off, making it just $11.03! And 99 cent shipping makes it an easy buy!
We happened to catch an episode of Sesame Street this morning, and even though I swear I’ve seen this particular sketch ten times, it was the eleventh viewing that really sunk in as being a great idea! It’s a “my favorite things” photo book, and can be easily adapted to any age. On Sesame Street, it was a 7 year old girl who arranged her favorite things (her dog, mom, brother, flowers, stuffed animals…) took photos of them, waited for them to be developed (yeah, it was circa 1985…), and put them in a photo album. I think this would be a super idea for babies too- with Mama taking the pics of course! You could put them in a super-cheap pocket album and even label the photos for some extra alphabet learning time. And toddlers would certainly love taking the pictures with a little help!
And I have to share just one great bargain I came across today too! Kohl’s is having a super sale on some great gear for tots, including the Fisher-Price Precious Planet booster that couldn’t be more adorable. It’s originally $35, and now on sale for just $13.99! You can even use promo code TWENTYMAY for another 20% off, making it just $11.19 with 99 cent shipping! WOW! There’s a few other bargains to be had at Kohl’s as well, check out the Laugh & Learn bouncer or the Happy Giraffe bouncer for 60% off too!
UPDATE (6/4): Grr, the booster is already sold out! Here’s the rest of the clearance section, there’s a few baby monitors in here too!
As a former scientist (and now mommy scientist!) I like gathering information from multiple sources before coming to my own conclusions. There’s so many parenting magazines available now (and at such a low cost!) it’s easy and fast to get lots of opinions on such controversial topics as pacifiers, napping, and (eek!) TV. Oh, the drama! At Amazon right now, you can pick up a 2-year subscription (24 issues) to Parents magazine for just $12, AND there’s an automatic $5 checkout discount, making 2 years just $7. That’s just 29 cents an issue! Certainly there’s something to be learned for 29 cents. Oh, and free shipping!
If PapaBargain (or Mama!) is doing a lot of grilling this summer, you know Junior is going to be looking for his own chance to throw another shrimp on the barbie. Keep little hands far away from the real thing with this adorable wooden grilling set from Land of Nod. With three loaded kabobs and a hibachi grill, the summer fun never has to end! Originally $39, it’s now almost 40% off and just $24.95!
Happy Memorial Day! I hope everyone had a great, relaxing weekend! We’re getting back in the swing of things with a great deal on a little table that’s just perfect for summertime tea parties. This 3-piece Disney fairies activity table set is originally $99 at Amazon, but now just $29.88 with free shipping- 70% off! And is there anything cuter than dressing up for a fairy tea party? I think not!
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Whoopsies. Forgot to publish Monday’s post! We’ll say it was because of my lack of sleep after the Lost finale. (sigh!) That makes today Read-one-bargain-get-another-free Tuesday! First up is the V-Tech alphabet train, a truly great toy with a bunch of excellent reviews. It’s originally $55, but now 32% off at Amazon and just $37.54 with free shipping. It’d made a super first birthday gift!
AND a crazy Quinny stroller sale at Albee Baby- this Quinny Buzz 4 is originally $629, but now on sale for an unbelievable 52% off, just $299! There’s plenty more colors and styles on sale, check them all out here! Nothing like a fancy new stroller for summer!
A classic shape sorter at an even more classic price! I can’t help myself lately from all the Amazon bargains out there, and this one is no exception. Originally $12.99, the Fisher-Price Baby’s First Blocks set is now 42% off, just $7.54!
A classic never goes out of style! Act fast on this one (it won’t last long!) and pick up the classic solid wood rocking horse at Sears for 70% off, just $24.99 from the original $80! I’m not even going to waste any more time saying anything else about it. Hurry!
Another classic, but I had to look up the “how to” on this one! We have tons of tiny broken crayons that I’ve been saving because I had a faint memory of making something cool with them ages ago. As it turns out, there’s plenty of cool things to do with them! Like making crayon “muffins”- spray your muffin cups with non-stick spray, half-fill them with crayon pieces, then heat in a 200 degree oven for a little less than 10 minutes. Let them cool for about an hour and voila! Fun new crayons! You can also try heating your crayon shavings in a microwave-safe bowl on high for about 5 minutes, then pour the wax into some fun candy molds (like these frogs!) Then throw them in the freezer for about 30 minutes. Voila- frog crayons!
Okay, I just couldn’t let this one go without sharing it. Loyal TotBargainers may be familiar with my BundleMe love affair (similar to my stroller love affair, but a little more seasonal.) Anyhow, the Urban BundleMe, a fancier version of the regular BundleMe, is originally $50 and really hardly ever on sale. If you’re expecting a fall/winter baby, definitely get in on this deal- Amazon has the Soho color on sale for $19.11, 62% off! Thanks for finding this one, PapaBargain!
I’m not sure what’s cuter, the name or the marker. Either way, I’m in love with these little Pipsqueaks! Perfectly sized for tiny toddler hands and washable for happy mamas (an absolute MUST in our home!)- these markers will keep everyone happy! Originally $20 (and really pretty worth it for that price,) Amazon has this set of 50 markers in a cool telescoping tower on sale for 48% off, just $10.48! It’s eligible for free super saver shipping on orders over $25, so why not pick up another to give as a gift (add a couple coloring books for the perfect toddler birthday gift!) and one to donate (to a children’s hospital would be amazing!) Like all Amazon sales, prices change pretty fast, so make sure to get it while it’s hot!
Got a little Cars lover in your house? Encourage a little low-speed racing at a low-octane price! Target’s daily deals today include an excellent price on the Lightning McQueen ride-on toy- originally $35, now just $20 with free shipping! You can even use coupon code TGTREACT for another 15% off, bringing it to just $17!
Not into Cars but can’t pass up a great deal?
Consider donating a toy to your local homeless or women’s shelter! You could even stash one away for Toys for Tots later in the year. It’s easy to make your donating dollars go farther when you plan ahead!
We TotBargainers understand that little tikes need a lot of stuff. There’s no reason to pay full price! Mama loves a good deal and loves to share! Most of my favorite finds are 50+% off. Everyday I’ll find a new bargain to share with you. Don’t forget to act quickly if you see something you like, the best deals sometimes sell out in hours! Happy bargain hunting, and thanks for stopping by!
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: How do you find these bargains?
A: I’m a little bit of a bargain-hunting junkie. This nicely transitions with motherhood! I go to websites I know and trust and rifle through their clearance sections. It’s pretty simple, actually!
Q: What do you consider a good bargain?
A: Quality first. You’ll get more features and better quality with a little hunting! A low price does not a bargain make. Did you know that baby gear has seasons? Will baby think his brown-and-lime-green pack-n-play was so last winter? No. But you saved 65% on something brand new and top quality. Sometimes stores are just clearing their inventory and all you need to do is be in the right place at the right time. I’ll help you do it!
Q: Do you find the bargains yourself?
A: Yep, see above. Sometimes PapaBargain helps!
Q: I have a hard time passing up a good deal. I hate that your website exists.
A: Thanks?? Ironically, this is why the site exists! Sometimes I see a bargain and think, I can’t use this, but someone else really should get this deal. I love to share them. It’s also a GREAT way to donate to charity. There are plenty of needy mamas, papas and children who could benefit from your lack of restraint!
Q: I’m leery about shopping online, can I find this bargain in a store?
A: First, welcome to the 21st century! Second, probably not. The beauty of shopping online is that you can easily compare prices. Finding bargains like these in a store would take lots and lots of looking and you’d probably wind up empty-handed. There are plenty of ways you can protect yourself online: using a secure connection, a non-public computer, even a virtual credit card. Be green and shop from your screen! As an added bonus, you won’t have to pack up the kiddies.
Q: I really appreciate you doing this and want your website to stay around. How can I help?
A: We’re able to stick around because you use our links to shop. We are extremely appreciative of all of our visitors and hope we’re saving you LOTS of money.
Q: When do you post the bargain deal every day? Can you make it sometime regular?
A: I try to post in the early morning hours every day. I’m a Mama, nothing is on time! Follow me on Twitter for regular updates and the occasional extra-special deal!
Q: I really need a deal on a stroller (pack-n-play, diaper bag, etc). Can you help me?
A: I’ll try! Send your request to mama@totbargains.com.
Q: Do companies pay you to write about their products?
A: Every bargain I write about is chosen by me, and all the comments I make about them are my own opinions, based on products I have purchased myself. The only compensation we receive is that generated through some of our links to these products, those to retailers we have an affiliate relationship with. This basically means that if you click through our link and end up making a purchase, we are paid a small commission on the sale. Ultimately, I hold true to my principles of quality and value and link to companies and products I like. And I’m an honest Mama who doesn’t want to lead you astray!
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