Christmas Clearance Madness at CVS and Rite Aid!

One of my New Year's resolutions was to cut down on clutter, mainly by cutting back on couponing and buying stuff I don't need. That worked great until yesterday, when I discovered that both Rite Aid and CVS had all of their Christmas stuff marked down 75%! So between yesterday and today (and several trips to multiple stores) I saved almost $600! Here's how I justified it: I bought gifts for Grace's little friends, knowing that if I didn't get them on clearance now, I'd just pay way more right around the actual birthday. I also bought gifts for Grace for her birthday in June (the easel and train table), a few toys for now which should keep her occupied at home during the coming cold months when our options for staying busy are limited (the playhouse and tent) and a few toys to keep Grace occupied for an upcoming trip to London and LA that we are planning (DVD player, laptop and foam toys). Now I have to find out where we are going to store everything! Here's what I purchased:

CVS

Vivitar Digital Camcorder: 8.75x2 (reg. 34.99 each) SAVED $52.48

Sylvania Home Theater System: 17.49 (reg. $69.99) SAVED 52.50

3 Piece Luggage Set: $12.49 (reg. 49.99)  SAVED 37.50

Wooden Jewelry Box: $4.99 (reg. 19.99) SAVED 15.00

7” Android Tablet: $24.99 (reg. $99.99) SAVED 75.00

Sylvania 7” DVD Player: $19.99 (reg. 79.99) SAVED $60.00

80 Piece Wooden Train Set: $4.99 (reg. $19.99) SAVED $15.00

7” Netbook/Tablet: $24.99 (reg. $99.99) SAVED 75.00

TOTAL: $127.43 SAVED: $382.48

RITE AID

Scrapbook Kit: $3.74x2 (reg. $14.99 each) SAVED $22.50

Discovery Kids Cardboard Play House: $6.24 (reg. $24.99) SAVED $18.75

Doll: $3.74 (Reg. $14.99) SAVED 11.25

Discovery Kids Tablet Bilingual Computer: $6.24 (reg. $24.99) SAVED $18.75

Discovery Kids Play Tent $4.99 (reg. $19.99) SAVED $15.00

Discovery Kids Activity Table with Train Set: $24.99 (reg. $99.99) SAVED $75.00

Bilingual Laptop $2.49 (reg. 9.99) SAVED $7.50

Foam Puzzles: .25x3 (reg. $1.00 each) SAVED $2.25

TOTAL: $56.92 SAVED: $171

 

GRAND TOTAL:  $184.35 GRAND TOTAL SAVED: $553.48

  Some of the CVS's and Rite Aids I went to were PACKED with stuff, so see if you can find some great deals yourself! I am charging my netbook and tablet right now, so once I get them fired up I will add a post about whether they are junk or worth the money.