Tips on Saving Money on Toys
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Where to Buy Inexpensive Toys
- Thrift shops. You might find that there are some good toys for very cheap.
- Rummage sales. You can get some great toys from people who are cleaning out their house or moving.
- Shop after Christmas when the rush is over and stores are trying to get rid of excess inventory.
- Shop for toys when stores are closing out or trying to get rid of old inventory to make way for the new
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Saving Tips
- Invite some friends, family and neighbors to a toys party, asking everyone to bring good toys that they're willing to exchange.
- When you notice your kids not playing with toys, just put it in a box, ask your close friends to do the same. Exchange them.
- Make your own. You can make some fantastic toys and only spend a fraction of what it would cost to buy.
- Look for coupons or online sites. Look on Freecycle or Craigslist for some free stuff.
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Be Environment-friendly
- Green them up. Getting environmentally friendly toys will not only help Planet Earth but they're also safer and cheaper.
- Avoid harmful PVC material, and look for wood.
- Look for simpler toys that don't require batteries.
- Look for non-toxic paints, and sturdier toys that will last a long time.
- Use their imagination. Kids can be amazingly creative.
- Let them play outdoors, and make toys with sticks or other things they find in nature.
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