Impromptu shopping trip !

While I had some time to spare yesterday, I slipped in Toys R Us to browse for Christmas ideas for the kids on my list.  Remember the Groupon deal I posted about a few weeks ago?  Well, I used them today & saved a ton!  Check out my transactions.

Transaction 1:
Sulley costume   $5 clearance  (reg price $19.99)
(2) Simon flash game   $3 Red Hot deal  (reg price $9.99)
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Total before coupons = $11.00
$10 Groupon coupon redeemed
Total out of pocket = $1.06
Total retail value = $42.37

Transaction 2:
(2) Scrabble Flash games  $3 Red Hot deal  (reg price $9.99)
Peek a boo muffin toy foods  $5.98 (clearance price)
Fold & go tray  $4.48 (clearance price)
(2) baby doll outfits  $11.99  (BOGO 50% off, reg price $7.99)
(2) baby doll diapers  $10.48  (BOGO 50% off, reg price $6.99)
(2) 20pk TRU brand batteries  $11.99  (BOGO FREE)
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Total before coupons = $53.96
$5/25 coupon used
$10 + FREE pack batteries Groupon coupon redeemed
Total out of pocket = $25.36
Total retail value = $96.33

If I had planned on shopping, then I would have had my newly printed out game coupons with me, which would have allowed me to get the games for FREE!  Hurry & print yours out before they're gone!  If you don't need the games for someone on your list, consider donating them to Toys for Tots or another charitable program in your area.