Clearance Alert: More Home Decor

For the second time in a span of only two weeks, my local Target store has put brand new home decor on clearance just a short time after initially putting it out on the store floor. I'm not sure if this is due to the fact that my particular store is going through a remodel (and thus they want to cycle through merchandise more quickly than usual) or if Target ordered more home decor this season than they knew what to do with. If your store is following the same model, look for markdowns between 30-50% off this weekend.

Fab Find: Dollar Aisle Journals

The other day in Target's Dollar Aisle I found the cutest hardcover, pastel-colored journals (shown here). Each one has an inspirational message on the front, like "The Impossible Is Possible", "Wake Up And Be Awesome" and "Do What You Love." And best of all, they're just $3 each!

Further Markdowns: Select Marimekko on Target.com

A month ago I alerted you that select Marimekko items had been marked down on Target.com. Today it looks like fewer items are available for order online, but those that are seem to be marked down dramatically. Like this Harka throw blanket (shown) marked down 70% at just $8.98 (regularly $29.99). There's also a cute kid's gardening set for just $5.98 and a bocce ball set for only $29.99 (regularly $99!). It looks like most of the girls clothing is now marked down to 50-70% off as well.

Sale Alert: Cosmetics BOGO at Target

Target is having a 'buy one, get one 25% off deal' this week in stores on cosmetics. You can mix and match items across all brands, excluding Laneige and nail colors. The lower-priced product will be 25% off, and quantities limited (with no rain checks).

The Look for Less: Made Goods vs. Safavieh at Target

Beachy motifs are plentiful in home decor for summer, like these two coral-based table lamps. You could splurge on the Made Goods "Naia" version shown on the left for a whopping $450. Or you could make a much wiser buy and get a set of two of the Safavieh "Nikiti" version (on Target.com, shown at right) for just $121!

Consumer Alert: Recall of Cra-Z-Art Products

Consumerist reports that an investigation by New York state’s attorney general turned up craft kits marketed to children with 10 times the acceptable level of lead. While state attorneys general don’t have the power to order a recall, the AG forwarded the information to the Consumer Products Safety Commission and the distributors and retailers of the product, and now the distributor announced a recall of the craft kits.

One of the recalled kits - the “My Look” Ultimate Gem Machine - was exclusive to Target.  Other kits under the Cra-Z-Art brand (like the one shown here) have been sold at retailers like Toys “R” Us, Walmart, and Amazon.com.

If you have any of these kits in your house, the CPSC asks that you “immediately take these products away from children,” which includes any slider bracelets made using the kit, since the bracelet is the item that was shown to have a dramatically high level of lead.

Contact the company, LaRose Industries, at (855) 345-4693 between 8:30 AM and 5:30 PM Eastern time during business days. You can also e-mail at recall@laroseindustries.com, or visit the company’s recall site.

New at Target: Exclusive 'Finding Dory' Gear

Thirteen years ago we were all introduced to Nemo—the cute little clownfish who got lost and ended up on a wild adventure. Now we’re just a few days way from the sequel, Finding Dory! The highly anticipated movie from Disney its theaters June 17, starring Nemo’s friend Dory, the friendly, helpful and yes—a little forgetful—blue tang. She’s on a mission to find her family, and meets some new friends along the way, like Hank the octopus, Bailey the whale and Destiny the whale shark.

Target is getting in on the fun with exclusive Dory gear, like the boys swim trunks, girls swimsuit, and cute hooded towel shown here. Head on over to A Bullseye View for the slideshow of the full Dory collection.