by Rachel D.
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April 26, 2007

End of Summer Deals for your Kids

August 24, 2008 03:13 PM EDT
views: 67 | comments: 25
Summer is winding down, and the stores are hungry for your dollars, especially in this economy.

So what's on clearance that you should pick up?

For those of you with babies and toddlers, I highly recommend balls that are compatible for indoors.  A specific brand that is on sale is called "Splash bombs".  They are like Nerf balls, but are on clearance because they are specifically for summer kiddie pools, and thus you'll find them on clearance in the summer items aisles.  These are simply soft foam toys shaped like frisbees, softballs and footballs.

Why are they such a Bargain?

These toys are machine washable, so when they get yucky, you simply toss them in the laundry.  Since they are nothing but foam, you don't have to worry about babies mouthing the toys, and they start at the size of a softball so there are no choking hazards. They are very soft and light, so you don't have to worry about broken windows, plates, furniture, etc.  Your children can hurl them as hard as they can, and no bumps or bruises will result - even when my 3 year old son was hurling these balls at my 12-month old daughter.  Because they are designed to be in the water, they can double up as bath toys.

A 4-pack of these balls was on clearance at Target for $2 and change, and I bought the last 2 packs at my local Target.  Check your local big box store for these clearance items.  Save a pack or two for one of those cold winter days as a "treat" for your kids.

Has anyone found a good versatile toy for the summer that is currently on clearance at the stores?  Post your recommendations!
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Comments: 25

Dan H. Aug 24, 2008, 3:16pm EDT
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j - Frugal Mom - r. Aug 24, 2008, 3:34pm EDT
Cool! Thanks for the tip.
Kelly M. Aug 24, 2008, 3:39pm EDT
Thank you!
Mary M. Aug 24, 2008, 3:53pm EDT
Rachel, that's so smart -- I never thought of these for use as regular indoor balls!
♠~Dnbuster~♠ ~. Aug 24, 2008, 4:05pm EDT
cool:)
Eclectic Bird Aug 24, 2008, 5:41pm EDT
Very cool. I'll look for them when I go back to the store :)
Dan H. Sep 7, 2008, 9:25am EDT
Hey Rachel, I hope your day is going well and that we can all help you earn enough to get those home depot gift cards to make repairs on your house.
K D Lovett Sep 7, 2008, 1:31pm EDT
I didn't get to shop the clearance this year. Hopefully next year!
Lesli B. Jun 24, 2009, 11:07am EDT

Clearance: the only way to shop!
Marsha S. Jun 24, 2009, 11:18am EDT

oh, we have some of those for the pool

I was doing well with my percentage savings but then it bombed and I had to clean out my savings for other things...I'm really upset about it.  One savings was just to look for clearance items for gift giving
joseph k. Jun 24, 2009, 11:19am EDT

thanks
Renita P. Jun 25, 2009, 10:05pm EDT

a little late now but stopping by to help out

~3,000 Here We Come!~
timi A. Jun 26, 2009, 10:33pm EDT

thanks for the information, i do need it.
t w. Jun 27, 2009, 10:55am EDT

thanks!
Marsha S. Jun 27, 2009, 10:56am EDT

Stopping by again as we clear content at ~3,000 Here We Come!~
Nancy Biri Jun 27, 2009, 11:02am EDT

Thanks for sharing
Elizabeth S. Jul 3, 2009, 3:26pm EDT

Kids like the simple toys, too. It's getting hard to find a toy that doesn't need a battery.
Tammy L. Jul 10, 2009, 8:48pm EDT

I love clearance
Nancy Biri Jul 11, 2009, 12:01pm EDT

coming back to help some more
Beth G. Jul 21, 2009, 12:01pm EDT
That does sound like a good bargain and entertaining for the young kids.
Nancy Biri Jul 21, 2009, 12:05pm EDT
Stopping back by to help some more
Kristy lemon Jul 21, 2009, 1:11pm EDT
Thanks
Nurse Nancy S. Jul 22, 2009, 12:37am EDT
Foam balls are great for little ones.
Ghostly Ghoul Jul 22, 2009, 12:01pm EDT
I have a couple of these, I like buckets myself. They do all kinds of good things, hats, storage, bath toys, use them for games (who can collect the most blocks, also a great way to get the kids to clean) ect. :0)
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Nancy Biri Jul 23, 2009, 12:35pm EDT
Stopping by to say hi

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