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Toys 'R US Unveils Christmas Savers Club

Posted on 6/17/2010 22:23 EST

The holiday shopping season is starting early this year. CNBC reports that Toys 'R Us is reaching out to shoppers with a Christmas savings club while other big box retailers are expected to roll... Read more on CNBC »

Keep a lid on short-term spending

Posted on 1/28/2010 9:52 EST

No, you don't have to keep up with the baby Joneses. It's not style that matters, writes The Victoria Times Colonist, but safety. So go cheap when outfitting the nursery, but make sure you buy items... Read more on The Victoria Times Colonist »

Toys R Us wants your old baby products, gives discount in return

Posted on 1/27/2010 9:41 EST

You know that rickety crib up in the nursery? the tottering high chair in your kitchen? WalletPop informs us that Toys R Us is launching a three-week deal that may be too good to refuse: turn in... Read more on Wallet Pop »

How to find a cheap Zhu Zhu Pet

Posted on 12/3/2009 21:08 EST

Just in case you're fretting about missing out on the Zhu Zhu Pet craze, The Christian Science Monitor has come up with a list of websites and strategies that can help you snare this season's hot, Read more on The Christian Science Monitor »

Old School, Inexpensive Toys to Steal the Show This Christmas

Posted on 10/4/2009 20:54 EST

Re-gifting has risen to a commercial level, with major toy makers turning to old favorites and adding new twists to market to the more cautious holiday shoppers this season. So in case you don't have... Read more on ABC News »

Wal-Mart's holiday bargain: 100 toys for $10

Posted on 10/1/2009 11:57 EST

Who knew. Wal-Mart makes stuff cheap. This year they are courting their shoppers extra hard to get their holiday business. One hundred toys will make their $10 list this year, with others being cut... Read more on CNN Money »

Santa to deliver cheaper toys

Posted on 9/26/2009 10:22 EST

Santa is looking out for us parents this year. He's keeping an eye on the economy and sending a list to Toys R Us to make sure the giant retailer only delivers toys we can afford. Ho, ho, ho says The Read more on The News Tribune »

Toys R Us to introduce discount sections in stores

Posted on 4/2/2009 15:28 EST

"Starting today, the toy giant is introducing $1-$2-$3 Fun! shops in the front of its stores to help parents provide affordable fun for their children. Since the holiday season, several toy makers and... Read more on The Los Angeles Times »