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Amazon: Melissa & Doug Magnetic Dress-Up Dolls for $13.99 (Reg. $25)!

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Melissa & Doug Dress Up Bundle

Amazon has this Melissa & Doug Magnetic Dress-Up Dolls Bundle for $13.99, regularly $25!

  • 2 Dress-up wooden magnetic doll set
  • Each set includes 1 wooden doll and stand, plus 27 magnetic pieces of clothing and accessories
  • Sort the matching pieces or mix and match to make your own creations
  • Sturdy wooden storage tray
  • Promotes hand-eye coordination, creative expression and imaginative play

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Need more items to reach FREE shipping? Check out more Amazon Deals I’ve posted or my BIG list of Amazon Stocking Stuffers under $5!

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Remember – Amazon prices change frequently and without notice. Please verify that this price hasn’t changed before purchasing.

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Amazon: Transformers Rescue Bots Playskool Heroes Fire Station for $14.99 (Best Price!)

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Transformers Rescue Bots

This just took another HUGE price drop, and this is the BEST price we’ve seen!

Amazon has this Transformers Rescue Bots Playskool Heroes Fire Station Prime for $14.99, regularly $55!

Designed for kids three and up, FIRE STATION PRIME isn’t just a fire station–it’s also a robot in disguise. Whether it’s an ordinary fire or a secret mission, the HEATWAVE THE FIRE-BOT vehicle and CODY BURNS figure have the two-in-one station they need.

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Need more items to reach FREE shipping? Check out more Amazon Deals I’ve posted or my BIG list of Amazon Stocking Stuffers under $5!

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How to Make a Bird Seed Ornament

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How to Make a Bird Seed Ornament

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How to Make a Bird Seed Ornament

This gift is for the birds – literally. 🙂

Seriously now, are these bird seed ornaments cute or what?  And it really doesn’t get much easier than this.  Four little steps are all it takes to create these little beauties and the kids can even help!

We decided to create some as Christmas gifts this year, but I’m guessing the birds would enjoy them any time of the year.

What you’ll need: 

  • 3/4 cup birdseed (Seed for small birds works great.)
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 small envelope of Knox gelatine
  • twine or string
  • cookie cutters or mason jar lids
  • wax paper

How to Make a Bird Seed Ornament

Step 1: Mix together the envelope of gelatine with 1/4 cup of water and bring to a simmer while stirring. Continue stirring until the gelatine is dissolved, then remove from heat and cool for a minute.  Stir in the bird seed, adding a little more if there is liquid still in the bottom of the pan.

Step 2: Lay the cookie cutter on the wax paper, and fill half way with the bird seed mixture.

Step 3: Cut your twine, knot the end and push the knot down into your birdseed.  Then continue filling with bird seed, covering the end of your twine and knot.  Push the bird seed evenly into the cookie cutter until it’s full.

Step 4: Let them sit overnight to be sure they set.  When it comes time to take the ornaments out of the mold, be careful to push them out slowly so you don’t lose any pieces!

I placed ours in a mason jar and found this lovely Cardinal gift tag from the Graphics Fairy.

How to Make a Bird Seed Ornament

There you have it – so simple and yet so lovely!

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Amazon: Melissa & Doug Pattern Blocks and Boards for $5 (Reg. $20)!

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Melissa and Doug Blocks and Boards

Update: No longer available. 

Amazon has this Melissa & Doug Pattern Blocks and Boards for $5, regularly $20!

  • Includes 10 colorful pattern boards
  • Patterns and blocks are stored in a wooden case
  • Great to teach shapes
  • Recommended Age Range 3 Years and up

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Thanks, SwagGrabber!

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Amazon Gift Card: FREE One Day Shipping and FREE Gift Box!

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amazon gift card

Did you know that you can get FREE one day shipping and a FREE Gift Box when you purchase an Amazon gift card (from $50 to $1000 value)?  If you need a last minute gift idea for someone far away, this will definitely simplify your life!

If you’d rather purchase a gift card for a smaller amount, you can also opt to send by email or print it out at home.

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AmazonBasics Rechargeable Batteries as low as $0.91 Each Shipped (Price Low!)

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amazon batteries

 

Need batteries for all of those new toys and gadgets?  Amazon has this 12-Pack of AmazonBasics AAA NiMH Precharged Rechargeable Batteries on price cut for $10.99 (just $0.91 each!) or this 4-Pack of AmazonBasics AA NiMH Precharged Rechargeable Batteries on sale for $4.99.

Both of these are price lows on Amazon and really great deals for rechargeable batteries!

Get FREE 2-Day shipping with Amazon Prime or FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders of $35 or more.

Need more items to reach FREE shipping? Check out more Amazon Deals I’ve posted or my BIG list of Amazon Stocking Stuffers under $5!

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Remember – Amazon prices change frequently and without notice. Please verify that this price hasn’t changed before purchasing.

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Amazon Toy Lightning Deals Schedule for 12/18: Melissa & Doug, Thomas & Friends, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, and More!

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Melissa and Doug Wooden Railway Set

Amazon Toy Lightning Deals Schedule

Here is the Amazon Toy Lightning Deals schedule for 12/18:

  • Starting at 10:00 am EST: Melissa & Doug Deluxe Wooden Railway Set
  • Starting at 10:00 am EST: Anatex Deluxe Mini Play Cube
  • Starting at 10:00 am EST: Blingles Glimmer Studio
  • Starting at 10:00 am EST: I’d Know You Anywhere, My Love Book
  • Starting at 10:00 am EST: Polly Pocket Ultimate Wall Party Buildup Playset
  • Starting at 10:00 am EST: Little Tikes 3-in-1 Trike (Purple)
  • Starting at 10:30 am EST: MAN Garbage Truck rear loading orange
  • Starting at 11:30 am EST: Fisher-Price Laugh and Learn Apptivity Storybook Reader
  • Starting at 12:00 pm EST: Diary of a Wimpy Kid Box of Books 5-7 + DIY
  • Starting at 12:00 pm EST: InStep Police Pedal Car
  • Starting at 12:30 pm EST VTech iDiscover App Activity Table Toy
  • Starting at 1:00 pm EST: NECA The Hunger Games: Catching Fire “President Snow’s Rose Pin” Prop Replica
  • Starting at 1:30 pm EST: Air Hogs RC Hyper Actives 5 – 5 Wheeled 2.4 GHZ RC Stunt Vehicle
  • Starting at 2:00 pm EST: QB 1 Novel
  • Starting at 2:00 pm EST: Crayola Melt ‘N Mold Bling Rings Expansion Pack
  • Starting at 2:30 pm EST: Fisher-Price Disney’s Jake and The Never Land Pirates Talking Talking Figure – Yo Ho Let’s Go
  • Starting at 3:00 pm EST: Melissa & Doug Rattle Rumble Push Toy
  • Starting at 3:30 pm EST: Thomas the Train: Thomas’ Stretching Cargo
  • Starting at 4:00 pm EST: Fisher-Price Ready for Potty Baby Dora
  • Starting at 4:30 pm EST: Matchbox Big Boots Snow Buggy Squad Vehicle
  • Starting at 5:00 pm EST: Chuggington Wooden Railway Hoot and Toot
  • Starting at 5:30 pm EST: Fisher-Price Loving Family 2-In-1 Seasonal Room Set
  • Starting at 6:00 pm EST: DC Comics Deck Building Game
  • Starting at 6:30 pm EST: Doll Stroller
  • Starting at 7:00 pm EST: Beyblade Shogun Steel Battle Tops Water Team Set
  • Starting at 7:30 pm EST: Quercetti 45-Piece Transparent Marble Run
  • Starting at 8:00 pm EST: Star Wars Jango Fett’s Slave I Vehicle
  • Starting at 8:30 pm EST: Thomas And Friends Wooden Railway – Harold The Helicopter
  • Starting at 9:00 pm EST: VTech Go! Go! Smart Wheels Truck
  • Starting at 10:00 pm EST: Planes Dusty Glider

I recommend bookmarking the Amazon Toys Lightning Deals Shedule page so that you are ready. These items are discounted for a limited time and often sell out very quickly.

If you are too late, be sure to join the waiting list.  If the item becomes available (and it often does!), you’ll receive an alert on the right hand side of your Amazon page.  Once the pop-up box comes up, you will have 15 minutes to make your purchase.

Wired Magazine for Only $4.99 per Year – Today Only!

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Wired Legos

Today only (12/18/13) you can get a Wired Magazine Subscription for only $4.99 per year!  The price will show up as $19.99, but simply use code CHACHING at checkout to claim your discount.

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