I love Target-- or do I?

What is it about that little red tag that says clearance? For some reason the word clearance makes me justify buying an item that I would never buy, because it is cheaper. And Target has the best clearances! For example- about a year ago, I bought a snow cone maker for around seven bucks, normally 29.99, just because it was seven bucks. We've used it about five times, my blender can do the same thing.

I had some time yesterday, so I headed to Target for no particular reason, just to waste time (nevermind that there were chores to be done, a lesson to prepare, a couple of phone calls to make, bills to be paid, oh and what about actually cooking a nice meal etc. etc. That stuff can wait.) So, I slowly headed down every aisle and looked for that awesome red tag. Man, did I find it! All of the school stuff, summer toys, luggage, etc etc is on a 75%-off clearance. I picked up some toys to put in my toy stash, a couple of shirts for Kaden, some acrylic glasses for my kitchen. I found a jogging stroller, normally over 100 bucks, for $30. I regret not picking it up. I went back today and it was gone. I also did not pick up a $4 cute back pack for Hailey next year. Maybe, I'll go back tomorrow :)


Here is a picture of the toy stash that I've been collecting. We use some of it to give away for birthday presents and some will be for Christmas or next summer. I calculated that I have spent about $70, normally it would've cost me $258. The only catch is I wouldn't have bought any of it at the regular prices- except maybe the roller blades, which I got for 6 bucks! I may try to convince Hailey to be the butterfly for Halloween, a $3.98 purchase- normally $17.

Hopefully, my kids don't see this blog :) (I actually wrote this a couple of days ago, but am just getting around to posting it).