HUGE TOY SALE AT AMAZON, 50% off toys at Target & magazine subscriptions with rebates!!

I don't know what it is, but I have not started my holiday shopping yet.  Maybe it is because the dollar seems to be shrinking.  My income has stayed the same but for some reason the money just is not going as far as it used to.  I talk to my friends and we are all in the same bind.  I guess that is why I have not been planning ahead for the holidays this year.  I think this year may be the year that we all cut back and are more frugal.  That being said, if you are like me with kids, you can't just skip Christmas altogether.  So, I am going to be listing all of the great bargains I can find so you can get the best deals possible for this holiday season. 

Amazon has a great deal for Barbie fans.  Save $5 on Barbie at checkout when you purchase qualifying Barbie items.  This is in addition to sale prices of up to 60%!  Definitely worth your time to check out this sale.

First off there is a great sale going on at Amazon.  It is their Toy savings event where you can save up to 60% on toys.  Getting a head start this year will really help you stay within your budget!  If you are looking for a nice gift and just don't have it in the budget to spend a lot, do I have the toy for you!

 There is a great new toy that helps your child with reading.  Ideally aged for kids 4 through 7.  The Vtech - Create-A-Story Reading Systemhas won three awards, the 2008 iparenting outstanding product, 2008 preferred choice award & the creative child 2008 preferred choice awards!  You can be confident this is a great learning toy that will get lots of use!  The price is $43.12 and FREE shipping.  (14% off)

 In addition, you can purchase  more books at over 60% off. Vtech - Create-A-Story - Mickey Mouse Clubhouse for only $7.21!  (64% off)  If you spend $25 you will get free shipping as well!  There is also Vtech - Create-A-Story - Finding Nemo

Now for the older kids, I have a great affordable idea for you.  One of the best gifts my teen boys received last year were magazines. They have loved getting mail every month in their own name and having a magazine that they look forward to getting.  It really is a gift that keeps giving because every month there is a new issue.  On top of that, Amazon has some fantastic deals for magazine subscriptions for kids for as low as $5!
Check out the Sports Illustrated Kids (1-year)A one year subscription to this magazine is only $5!   

Many of the Magazine subscriptions are offering a $5, $10 or $15 promotional certificate bonus!  Order before October 31st and you will receive the certificates within 2 weeks to use on a future Amazon purchase.  The more subscriptions you order, the more promotional certificates you will receive. 

Consider that you could purchase many of your friends and family affordable magazine subscriptions AND receive the promotional rebates to do some additional shopping for Christmas and you will be doing great!  I know I will be ordering lots of magazine subscriptions today!

Here is a really good deal on a year of TIME (1-year) magazine that comes out every week.  You can get 93% off your subscription and get this for only $20!  Not bad for 56 issues!  Plus you get a $5 rebate.  Now that is truly a deal!

Skyauction is offering a great deal of the day for today only.  You can get a Micro Digital Video Camcorder with software for only $29.99! 

Leapfrog has a fall sale and is offering up to 75% off on their learning toys.  You can buy the Leapster learning system for as low as $39.99 and My first leappad for $24.99!

Target is selling their toys at up to 50% off. Great time to stop in their toy department and check them out!  Here is the article from CNN Money. 

Target slashes toy prices 50% for the holidays.  Discount retailer is cutting prices on top sellers like Barbie and GI Joe beginning in October, through the holiday season.