If you think I’m kidding…I’m not. You may just have missed the news this week, or missed seeing the signs hanging on the displays at Toys R Us…but there is a serious campaign to encourage those of us who love to save a buck to do a little (ar all) of our Christmas shopping early this year.
Quite honestly, I don’t know how I feel about it. I mean, I love to save money but who’s to say that what you decide to purchase right now as a gift is what you would have chosen as the Christmas season approaches? Typically I start my shopping in October and finish 95% of my purchases before December 1st. Then I just roam the malls at my leisure enjoying the decorations, smells and music….and watching all of the other shoppers going nuts.
Maybe it’s time for a change in my shopping practices?
Maybe it’s time to at least take a look at what’s offered during this Christmas In July promotion?
Here’s the skinny on what’s going on…
The main players:
Target, Toys R Us and Sears
What’s being offered:
Target is holding a one-day online sale starting Friday (July 23) on 500 items from clothing to Blu-ray disc players. The 24-hour sale begins at 3 a.m. Friday Eastern Time and will not be advertised in Target stores. Very similar to the Black Friday sales we all rush to after Thanksgiving. Deals include $300 off a 47-inch 1080p HDTV and a BluRay player for $100. Click here for Target’s “Back in Black” link.
SEARS is welcoming you to take a waltz down Christmas Lane for 20% savings on all ornaments. Free Shipping is also offered for Christmas Lane purchases over $39.
Kmart is also promoting their Christmas Lane. Plus get 30 days Free SHipping with no minimum purchase!
SEARS & Kmart also have a Christmas Club Card that allows you to earn a 3% bonus! (Add value to your card until Nov. 15th and they’ll give you a 3% reward) Click Here for details.
Toys R Us is also offering “FREE SHIPPING on everything” (standard shipping only, up to $25) . And although is says “on everything” the offer excludes video game consoles/handhelds, software, accessories & (duh) Buyer Protection Plan. There is a great savings of 50% off many family board games…why not get them away from that TV and go back to the basics? (& save $$$) PLUS additional markdown July 23 and 24 and a special ‘Cyber Monday’ event on July 26.
11:19 am on July 22nd, 2010
Happened by your site and was excited to see another Christian food blogger!
10:36 am on July 23rd, 2010
The summer should be about relaxing and enjoying life. Not rushing to stores like on Black Friday! Thanks for the tip though, might check somethings out, a penny saved is a penny earned
2:29 pm on July 23rd, 2010
I have to agree with both of your statements. So far, as of this minute, I have not given in to the Christmas In July push…but I am curious…perhaps later on tonight.