Today was a red letter day in my long, illustrious career as a Target bargain shopper. Today I bought this water slide at almost 60% off of the retail price. Just last week Rhett looked at this same slide and said it was the coolest slide ever...but I would not ever dream of paying what it was originally marked. Even Rob and thought it was really cool. So today when I called Rob from inside the store to tell him what I was about to buy and what I was going to pay, he was as excited as I was! it's a rare day when Rob is excited in a good way about my Target purchases!
Aunt Sari flipped over our new toy!
We wanted to get a water slide for Rhett's birthday party that we plan to have a in late August. (His actual birthday is September 5th but with school starting, Labor Day and our anniversary, we decided to do Rhett's party in the summer before the school hullabaloo gets going) I had planned on renting a water slide. However, when the Banzai slides went on sale at Target, I realized buying would be about he same price as renting. They didn't have the slide that I wanted, so I got a rain check and made a point to check with the toy people every time I was in the store.
Today I left Rob and the kids in the van and ran in Target to check on the patio furniture (which is all 50% off) and decided to check on the slide again. I asked a man in toys (who I think is one of the store managers) and he said "Yeah. Here. Take this one. I'll let you have it for the rain check price!" So we own a water slide! A pretty amazing fun water slide!!! For less than the cost of a one day rental! YEAH! I love to bask in the glow of a great bargain!!!
We were going to wait to tell the kids until closer to Rhett's party but Kolby saw the box when Rob loaded it in the van. I knew there was no way she could keep this secret. Besides I was really excited to see it too. So here it is! My sister and parents came over tonight to watch the kids and their new favorite toy. We ended up ordering pizza and making a night of it. Target bargains, happy kids, pizza, family and a beautiful summer night spent laughing and playing in the backyard.... These are the days!
Ella Kate thinks it is pretty cool too!
Splashing all the way until bedtime!
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After Aunt Sari (me) gave a 10 min lecture on safety issues/rules that should be thoroughly discussed with all adults & children BEFORE sliding down the mammoth water slide.......I had to show the kids I could still have fun. YMCA gymnastics payed off!! I'm still a Cool Aunt....Rhett said my layouts were "sweet" :)
Wow, that looks like fun. You must be the coolest mom on the block right now. Maybe the coolest mom in town!
Not so sure about that SJ, but we are all still excited. Come see us!
Sari isn't kidding about the safety lecture! After last night I was going to start calling her Safety Sari...but then she did those "sweet" layouts on the trampoline and saved herself from another annoying nickname from her big sister.
PS The slide takes only three minutes to inflate, but it took Rob and I about an hour working together to fiure it out and set it up! Take down time was about as long. But if it last for a summmer or two it will be well worth it. Anyone have any waterslide preservation tips?
So fun! I love a good bargain!
The only thing better than Target Clearance Sales are the Old Navy ones. I live for 60%-90% sales, which I have taken advantage of at BOTH places!
That is so cool! We were at a b-day party a few weeks ago at the park and they had rented a water slide. I didn't know you could do that, let alone a big one!
When should we be over? ;)
Give me a call Tracy!
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