Due to some technical problems, and a busy schedule, PoorSanta.com didn’t get too much attention once the season actually hit. My primary blog Blommi.com, is still being updated almost daily. It actually covers many of the topics covered here at PoorSanta, only without the limitation of a holiday theme.
Poor Santa will continue, but with some changes. Please vote in the poll in the sidebar, or leave me a comment below.
I have been scouring the net for some fun toys that are powered by the creativity and energy of kids (no batteries or plugs). These a good old fashioned child powered toys. Kazoo Toys in particular had a nice selection, and currently has a sale going on.
These 2 coupon codes are good through November 23rd.
$10 off 50 with coupon code: 10502009
$25 off 100 with coupon code: 251002009
If you are planning a larger purchase this code would be better:
Save 20% on your purchase of $200 or more with Coupon Code: CJ0920 Expires 11/20/09.
Here are my picks:
The Original Rody Horse is sort of a cross between a hippity hop ball and a rocking horse. This toy is wonderful for building core strength and sensory integration. I just got one for my own daughter, for Christmas. It is recommended for children age 2-5 years. There is a larger “Rody Max” also available, which can accommodate age 5 to adult. Rody is made in Italy, so it meets the higher European toy standards.
Pictured here is Groovy Girl Libbi & Louie by Manhattan Toy (yes the dog comes with her ). If you are tired of the suggestive clothing on several popular doll lines, perhaps you would like the “Groovy Girls”. Their bodies are velour with embroidered features. Each reasonably priced doll, comes with a complete outfit, and more fashions are available.
The Quercetti Super Saxoflute is another Italian made toy that I’ve purchased for my daughter this year. It is made of unbreakable ABS plastic and includes 24 pieces (2 mouthpieces, 2 trumpet ends and 20 twisting tubes). Quercetti also makes several other sets that can combine with this. I feel much more comfortable with toys produced in the EU, over those made in China. Europe is actually stricter about the safety of toys and plastics, than the U.S.
The Treehouse Playset by Melissa & Doug looks like tons of fun. This wood multi-level treehouse, comes with 2 play figures, a relaxing hammock, porch swing, table with two chairs, playful trap door and pulley-operated systems.
I also love the Deluxe Magic Set by Melissa & Doug. This one is far beyond my daughter. It is recommended for ages 8 and up, but seems like a quality set.
I also like the Educo kitchen set offered here, but it can be purchased for less elsewhere. All the items above are competetively priced, prior to factoring in the coupon codes, but can of course be found elsewhere as well. The selection at Kazoo Toys is certainly worth checking out, no matter where you end out making your purchases.
In celebration of this weekend’s opening of Disney’s A Christmas Carol in IMAX theaters, IMAX is sponsoring a giveaway. Enter here to win a prize pack that consists of one Disney’s A Christmas Carol poster and one book, “Disney’s A Christmas Carol: Movie Storybook.” This is a cross blog giveaway, but there are only a small handful participating.
To Enter:
First you need to become a Facebook fan of Imax. http://www.facebook.com/IMAX
Then leave a comment here telling me who your favorite character in the Christmas Carol is. That’s all there is too it. Ends Wednesday November 11th, 11:59 ET.
There will be more chances to win movie swag at the twitter party Resourceful Mom is hosting tomorrow night (Thurs. Nov 5th), from 9-10 pm ET. The hashtag #XmasIMAX will be used for this event. RSVP here: http://bit.ly/3zUrak
Imax will also have opportunities to win prizes this weekend via their Facebook page, as well.
There can be considerable benefits to starting your holiday planning now. Start thinking Frugal Christmas, now… and you won’t miss some great opportunities to save.
After Halloween Deals
$ Grab up remaining halloween candy. You can get a great deal on chocolates, and no one will be the wiser when they are chopped up in holiday desserts & cookies.
$ Many halloween candies are not individually marked as such. Pop them in the back of the freezer and they will make stocking stuffer fillers.
$ If you are a fan of “The Nightmare before Christmas”, start planning a themed Christmas party now. Gummie worms & those foil covered chocolates, that look like eyeballs ,will never be cheaper. Some halloween props, like cauldrons and mummy wraps, will actually work for the theme.
$ Angel and Elf costumes might be found in the clearance racks now.
Right now stores are trying to moved this stuff out as quickly as possible and cutting prices drastically.
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YankeeCandle.com is running a great deal on their jar candles online. They are currently giving customers 2 free candles of the same size for each 2 they buy. While, you can order as many as you like, all the candles in an order need to be the same size, since the coupon code differs by size. There are no scent exclusions. This deal is scheduled to run through 11/29.
Here are the codes:
Large = CRM911L
Medium = CRM911M
Small = CRM911S
These would make nice gifts, and half price isn’t bad at all. Flat rate shipping for orders under $100 is only $5. Some shoppers are reporting, that although this says it can’t be combined with other deals , if you add the Collector’s edition candle in your cart, before anything else, it will show up at the discounted price of $5 with $30+ purchase.
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