Dealomite Weekly Roundup - Halloween Spending & Black Friday

Happy Friday everyone! And happy (almost) October!

Speaking of which, how much are planning to spend on Halloween costumes and decorations this year? This article predicts that consumers will spend more this year.

And even though you've just begun to plan for Halloween, experts are already talking about the winter shopping season! This article talks about what to expect from this Black Friday and the holiday shopping season.

And be wary of shopping online from your iPad or tablet computer. This article discusses how you might end up spending more than you would normally!

MACK Granite Truck With Trailer & Backhoe Loader

Load the backhoe onto this MACK truck and move to the next job! Truck and detachable trailer feature fifth wheel clutch, removable side gates, fold-down ramps held by chains to unhook, folding mirrors, opening doors, a folding support bar, and locking device. It's the perfect addition to any child's construction site!

$65.16 (click here to buy)

Pacific Play Giant Tee Pee Tent

The Pacific Play Giant Tee Pee Play House Tent is large enough for the entire tribe! Bright polyester walls feature interesting designs and there is an easy access opening as well as a tunnel hole with roll away flap which fits all standard Pacific Play Tents tunnels.

The 8' tall x 5' square tent features a polyester floor for easy clean ups and shock-corded, color-coded poles for easy assembly and extra durability. Tie back dual-zippered front doors and mesh sky view windows add to the hours of fun your little ones will have!

$64.79 (click here to buy)

Oster Core 12-Speed Blender

Looking to upgrade some of your kitchen appliances? Start with the blender! Today we have the Oster Core 12-speed blender in white as one of our Fast Fuze Deals!

Features:

• 12 speed blender
• 5-cup scratch resistant and dishwasher safe glass jar
• 450 Watts of Power
• Exclusive All-Metal Drive system for power and extra durability
• Stainless Steel ice-crushing blade

$33.53 (click here to buy)





And if you're looking for something to make in your new Oster 12-speed blender, try this smoothie recipe we found from AllRecipes.com!

Ingredients

• 1 cup frozen strawberries
• 3/4 cup milk
• 3/4 cup pineapple juice
• 1/2 cup vanilla yogurt
• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 6 ice cubes
• 1 teaspoon wheat germ (optional)

Directions

1. Blend the strawberries, milk, pineapple juice, vanilla yogurt, sugar, ice, and wheat germ in a blender until smooth. You may need to scrape down the sides of the blender a couple of times. Pour into glasses and serve immediately.

Kettler Prinzessin Balance Training Bike

Introduce your little ones to the joys of bike riding with the Kettler Sprint Prinzessin Balance Training Bike. This bike provides a safe and easy way for children to learn the balance needed for riding a bike.

The Kettler Sprint Prinzessin Balance Training Bike is also just plain fun for younger children to zip along on their own version of a big kid bike. The pedalless design helps children build the skills needed later to ride a bicycle without training wheels. This bike is safe and easy to ride for children from 2 to 6 years old.

$48.11 (click here to buy)

Coleman Compact Camping Table

Perfect for camping trips, picnics or tailgating before the big football game, the Coleman Compact Table is a great multi-purpose table! It's easy to set up and easy to carry!

Features include:

29.5 x 29.5, seats up to 4 adults

Table height: 27.5

Strong steel platinum powder-coated frame

Stable leg braces

High impact ABS top: durable and weather resistant

Includes storage bag with carry strap

$28.94 (click here to buy)

Dealomite's Weekly Roundup

Today's weekly roundup is a bit of a paradox, because it urges you to shop and spend, but also encourages you to save. Confused? Read on and you'll figure it out...

Think spending less can help your family if another recession hits? This article warns that if everyone spends less money, they could be furthering the recession they fear so much!

And this post links to a site that encourages shoppers to spend, as long as they do it locally. Shopping locally returns $25 more to your community than shopping at a national chain does!

If you're not already shopping for Christmas, this article tells you why should be (and tells you how to get through the season without piling on debt).

And finally, here are 145 money tips (ranging from millionaire money lessons to buying secondhand).

Have a good weekend, deal-seekers! Happy first day of fall!

Summit Safety First Deluxe High Back Booster Seat

Designed for your growing child, the Summit Booster Car Seat features a three-position Quick-Fit headrest with harness that never needs re-threading, and five-position shoulder belt guides.

This comfy booster car seat features a deluxe padded fabric cover, pivoting armrests, and convenient slide-out cup holder. This car seat works as a harnessed booster from 22-40 lbs and then a belt-positioning booster from 40-100 lbs.

$81.17 (click here to buy)

Random Item Wednesday

Are you looking for a new hobby? Or maybe thinking about running away to join a circus or carnival? If the answer to either of these questions is yes, then have we got the thing for you!

It's the Complete Knife Throwing Guide by Gil Hibben! In it, you'll learn exciting things like how to throw knives from a distance, choosing the right knife to throw and how to build knife-throwing targets! (No word on if the guide covers throwing knives at human targets without killing or maiming them.)

So order your Complete Knife Throwing Guide today and get started on your new, exciting talent! With skills like these, you'll be the life of any party! And chicks will really dig it too - just ask this guy.

Loopz Electronic Memory Game

The Loopz Electronic Memory Game is a skill and action music memory game that gets kids moving!
 

This interactive device consists of 4 semi-circular rings. The “loops” flash with ever-quickening patterns of light and music which players must mimic by waving their hands through the corresponding loops. Motion sensors in each loop read the action to ensure each sequence was repeated correctly. The longer you play, the faster it gets! Stay alert—miss 3 times and you're out!

An internal counter measures each player's speed, level and rates their overall performance. Loopz includes 7 different games that can be played solo, head-to-head or with up to 4 players. For ages 7 and up.

$36.40 (click here to buy)

Ravensburger 960 Piece Earth Puzzleball

Why go flat when you can go round? The Ravensburger 960 Piece Earth Puzzleball is the new way to put together puzzles!

Perfectly crafted, curved puzzle pieces allow for an exact fit and are easily assembled together to form a solid, smooth ball - with no glue required!

Features

• Puzzleball is a unique puzzling experience- the next generation in puzzles
• Made of curved, sturdy plastic pieces
• No glue required
• Underside of each piece is conveniently numbered
• Comes with a plastic base stand

$47.39 (click here to buy)

Dealomite's Weekly Roundup

Happy Friday deal seekers! It feels like fall has truly arrived, with our first bout of really chilly weather. Time to turn on the heater and break out the sweaters!

In today's Weekly Roundup we talk about cutting cable, new ways to pay for purchases, why you should wait to buy a car and what it is like to go a year, that's right, A WHOLE YEAR, without going to the grocery store!

Are you in the market for a new car? This article from TIME says many car shoppers are waiting for year-end sales AND that the price of used vehicles is decreasing.

How do you pay for purchases? Cash, check, debit or credit card? In this podcast from Consumer Reports, hear about other, newer methods of payments that are emerging.

Could you go a year without shopping at the grocery store or eating out? Read this interview with one couple who relied on farmer's markets, food co-ops and their own garden for 365 days.

And finally, have you made the leap into a cable-free life? If you're still unsure whether you can survive without 500 channels, take a look at this list of budget-friendly options that can replace your cable.

Coleman Camp Stove & Cooking Table

Whether you're going camping in the woods or making a big meal at your tailgating party before the football game, we've got some great deals on a couple of outdoor essentials.

First is the Coleman 2-Burner Dual Fuel Compact Stove. This Coleman stove operates on clean-burning Coleman Fuel or unleaded gas and one tank gives you two hours of burn time. This stove can boil a quart of water in four minutes. All this in an amazingly small package of 17.75-inches by 11.5-inches by 4.875-inches when closed for easy packing. Equipped with one 7,500 BTU burner and one 6,500 BTU burner, you can whip up a meal in minutes.

 $64.41 (Now sold out)

Next is this Coleman Cooking Station Table, perfect for cooking for a gaggle of campers or tailgaters. The Coleman Cooking Station Table features separate cooking and food prep surfaces. It has a reinforced hardboard table for prep work, and a side shelf that fits all Coleman stoves, which easily folds away when you're not cooking. It also features an additional rack shelf for underneath storage, rust-resistant aluminum frame, steel-reinforced top, and plastic corner brackets.

$51.86 (click here to buy)

Random Item Wednesday

Today's Random Item Wedensday should appeal to you treasure seekers out there. It's the Metal Sand Scoop, made by Garret Metal Detectors.

"Successful recovery requires the right tools." And this scoop, they say, will make hunting for treasure in the surf or along the beach even easier. Of course, that's if you can take the staring from other passers-by wondering why you're scooping up a bunch sand without making a sand castle.

The Story Behind aden + anais

I'm going to let you in on a little Dealomite secret: Our customers LOVE the aden + anais brand. Almost every time we feature one of their super soft muslin blankets, swaddlers or sleeping bags on the Fast Fuze Deals, they sell out!

If you're among those customers that are obsessed with aden + anais, you might be interested to hear about how the company was started. According to this story from tadashop.com, founder Raegan Moya-Jones came up with the concept of aden + anais when she had her first child. An Australian native, Moya-Jones was shocked when she couldn't find the muslin wraps she had grown up with in the U.S.

"In Australia, muslin wraps are as common and essential to a mum as diapers," she told the site.

So what do Dealomite customers go for when shopping for aden + anais products? Here are a few of our best sellers (and also some of Moya-Jones' favorite picks) :

Muslin Swaddle Wraps: The star product in the aden + anais line, these blankets are light yet durable, and get softer as you wash them. ($22 for single blanket, $32 for double pack)

Muslin 4-Layer Dream Blanket: These plush blankets use four layers of soft muslin fabric, which keeps babies warm wihtout overheating them. ($49.95)

Cozy Slumber Muslin Sleeping Bag: Made of the same soft muslin as the blankets, these sleeping bags slip over baby's pajamas so you don't have to worry about loose crib blankets. They also zip at the bottom, to make changing baby easy! ($45.00 regulary, but look for this one as part of our Fast Fuze Deals this week!)

If you're a new mom or know someone who is, what better gift to give them than an item from the aden + anais collection and Moya-Jones' book "Swaddle Love," a practical guide to swaddling your baby and helping them sleep through the night.

 And don't forget that we regularly feature aden + anais products as one of our Fast Fuze Deals, so you're guaranteed to get a price from Dealomite.com!

Ready, Set, Go Tricycle From Alex Toys

The Ready, Set, Go Tricycle is a 3-in-1 trike that grows with your child and converts from a safe and comfortable baby tricycle to an independent tricycle! Push and stroll at 10 months, as parents steer with the adjustable handle. It has a high-backed seat, safety bar, seat belt and footrests to provide support and comfort.

Start to roll at 15 months. Remove the headrest and safety bar. Pull-out the clutch for child to freewheel while parent maintains ride control. Then pedal and go at 24 months. Detach the steering handle, fold up the footrests and push in clutch for a complete trike with non-slip pedals and rubber wheels for great traction. The Ready, Set, Go Tricycle is the only trike your child will need!

$145.07 (click here to buy)

First Years Ignite Stroller

The First Years Ignite Stroller: Easier for you, more comfortable for your baby! Full featured lightweight stroller with premium Euro-style frame for extended use. Durable frame rated for use to 50 lbs. Taller handles and multi-position recline. 5-pt harness for a safer ride. Large parent console and lower storage basket. Easy one-hand fold and weighs only 14 lbs.

 

Features

• Durable frame rated for use to 50 pounds
• Taller handles and multi-position recline
• 5 point harness for a safer ride
• Large parent console and lower storage basket
• Easy one hand fold and weighs only 14 pounds

$36.96 (click here to buy)

Breil Men's Logo Time Watch

Breil's glamour watches boast a strong Italian character that has been in place since 1942. It is hard to pull yourself away from the magnetism of the watch line. The brand values of energy, sensuality, irony and anti-conformism draw the savvy consumer in. Breil includes a repertoire of gorgeous jewelry and leather goods that could be classified as essential, ironical and unconventional.

 

 

The Breil Men's Logo Time Watch is a dress watch that features:

• Swiss quartz movement
• Polished silver-tone hands with luminous accents
• Green outlined numbers, white numbers and indices
• Analog date display
• Brushed stainless steel silver-tone ion plated bezel with screw accents
• Polished stainless steel silver-tone case with a black plexiglass insert
• Screw-down crown
• Selector buttons and caseback set with four screws

$255.03 (click here to buy)

Dealomite Weekly Roundup

Happy Friday! Even with Monday being a holiday, it still felt like a long week to us, so we are ready for the weekend!

Today's weekly roundup covers return policies, hotel rewards programs and Chick-fil-A. Enjoy!

Which stores have the best and worst return policies? This story tells you.



This podcast from Consumer Reports discusses the benefits of and how to choose a hotel loyalty program.

And finally, did you know that Chick-fil-A is giving away FREE breakfasts through tomorrow? Defnitely a reason to get out of bed!

Landmann Ball Of Fire Outdoor Fire Pit

The Landmann Ball of Fire Outdoor Fire Pit will light up your gathering area with a mystical appearance of a “ball of fire” floating in midair at night. It's great to gather around on those crisp fall evenings.

Other features include a 30” diameter firebowl, unobstructed 360° views of the fire and all-steel construction. And a large pivoting section with an extra large handle allows easy access to the fire, perfect for roasting marshmallows!
 

 
Today is the LAST DAY for this deal - it's down to jut $177.14! That's pretty good considering that other online prices ranged anywhere from $185 to $400!! (Average was between $220 and $270.)

$177.14 (click here to buy)

First Years Adjustable Booster Car Seat

The First Years Family of Compass Booster Car Seats are easy for you, safe for your baby! Ready to move to a belt positioning booster? Our boosters will deliver many miles of happy driving and one of the most comfortable rides ever!

The First Years Adjustable Booster Car Seat features:

• A comfortable seat keeps you child in the seat longer
• Use the side height adjustments and raise the back and your child is still fully supported
• Cup holders are oriented in such a way that when your booster is properly installed

The full line of The First Years Compass Belt Positioning Boosters has been awarded the highest ease of use rating, FIVE STARS, from the National Highway Transportation Administration.

$44.93 (click here to buy)

Coleman Montana 8-Person Tent

Great for families, scout troops and extended camping excursions, the Coleman Montana 8-Person Tent offers a feature-packed family camping experience. The Montana 8-Person Tent features a vented Cool-Air Port for improved airflow; a privacy vent window offers more ventilation; and you can control airflow with Coleman's VariFlow adjustable ventilation.

The modified-dome structure of the Montana 8 includes a covered front porch and wings, for ample outdoor living space. Setting up the Montana 8 is a breeze, thanks to shock-corded poles, continuous pole sleeves, pin-and-ring design and InstaClip attachments.

$82.78 (click here to buy)

Toys "R" Us Toy Guide Includes Dealomite Brands

As we mentioned in this post about homeschool resources, Dealomite has a great selection of educational toys and games that can help build your child's skills and boost their development. And now we've discovered that the toy masters from Toys "R" Us agree with us!

Toys "R" Us recently released it's Toy Guide For "Differently-able" Kids, featuring toys and games that help especially help children with physical and mental disabilities develop their skills. And we're thrilled to see some of the brands Dealomite carries among them! Check out the toys Toys "R" Us picked, along with our recommendations!

Lamaze

Dealomite has this exact Lamaze playhouse on sale for $57.05 right now

(compared to the Toys "R" Us price of $79.99)!

Learning Resources 

We also recommended the Learning Resources Play & Pretend Supermarket Set, which promotes using the imagination, increases social interaction and teaches money skills. On sale now for $15.11!

Learning Curve

We also recommended expanding your child's railway (and imagination) further with a Thomas & Friends Wooden Railway expansion pack and additional Thomas friends like Dunbar & Old Puffer Pete!

Educational Insights

We also recommend the Educational Insights Laundry Jumble Game, which encourages tactile exploration, fine motor skills and counting, along with matching animals and clothing words. This game is on sale now for just $15.44 now!



So the next time your looking for toys can that promote your child's development and skills, remember to check out Dealomite.com for the toys you want AND the prices you want!

All catalog photos courtesy of toysrus.com

Jeff Gordon NASCAR Ride-On Racer

The Jeff Gordon Ride-On Racer for kids features sights & sounds in play-action, steering wheel  and revving motor sounds, and starter's voice saying "Ready, Go!" It also has red, yellow and green lights.

The Ride-On Race has sturdy construction for safe and fun play, with a 44-pound weight limit. Sutiable for ages 12 months and up. Perfect for any future NASCAR fans!

$17.69 (click here to buy)

Barbie Collector Pirates Of The Caribbean Jack Sparrow Doll

This Barbie Collector Doll is based on "Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides," the fourth installment of the popular pirate movie franchise.

The Captain Jack Sparrow Doll is based on the character from the film and captures his quintessential pirate look from his heavy boots to classic hat - there's even a shrunken head hanging from his belt!

He's the perfect addition to any collector's set or for any little girl's collection.

$24.26 (click here to buy)

Dealomite Weekly Roundup

Happy Labor Day weekend everyone! Before you head out to the lake/get the grill ready, check out our headlines for the week:

If you're looking to restock your kitchen, look into long-lasting (and cheaper) vintage houseware items.

Are you a fan of Groupon, Living Social and other daily deals sites? This article says they're losing their luster.

And did you know September is National Coupon Month? Check out this list of 10 ways you can save money with coupons!

Charcoal Companion PizzaQue Pizza Stone Grill

The best pizzas are cooked like they're cooked at a classic pizza parlor, with a wood-burring brick oven, for a crisp crust and rich smoky flavor. The PizzaQue Pizza Stone Grill was designed to be used on the barbecue grill at home anytime for authentic brick-oven flavor.

The addition of wood chips (sold separately) to the grill during cooking enhances the wood-smoked flavor. The stainless steel base features a built-in thermometer to check the stone for optimal pizza cooking temperature. PizzaQue can also be sued in the kitchen oven, with or without the stainless steel base.

$85.95 (click here to buy)

Giada De Laurentiis Says aden + anais Is A "Must Have"

We missed the fact that August was "Baby Boom" month on the Today Show, but no matter! We're still so excited to see one of our favorite (and best-selling) brands, aden + anais mentioned as one of the 10 "must have" baby products!

Specifically mentioned were the Muslin Swaddling Blankets, pictured above in several designs, which our customers will attest are super comfy and soft and really do help babies fall asleep. Watch the video clip below to see Food Network Star and guest host Giada De Laurentis call these aden + anais blankets "a must"! (Comes around the 2:40 mark)

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We already knew that singer Pink is a fan of aden + anais, now we can add Giada to the celebrity fanclub too! To see our entire collection of aden + anais swaddlers, sleeping bags and blankets, click here. (PS, we have this sleeping bag on sale for $21.00 today!)