Thomas Tracks for Less
So this year, I have been thrust into the world of Thomas the Tank Engine and wooden railroad tracks and towns. Not only did my almost 3 year old son receive a full set of Thomas Wooden Tracks but he was given some expansion packs and extra train cars. My husband, after piecing together the first set, discovered that he enjoyed doing it so now between the two, the next several months of my life will be spent surrounded by trains. My “spending money” I will find already spent on new tracks and sets – and quite expensive ones at that. The 25 piece set that my son got for Christmas was around $40.00 and it is just one of many.
But wait! My sister’s in-laws may have just come to my rescue. Their Christmas gift to my son was also a wooden train track set. It also cost around $40.00. It contained 120 pieces!!! And, better yet, it fits perfectly with the Thomas set. So now, instead of looking at paying $1.60 per piece for Thomas, I can spend $0.33 per piece. I’ll have money left to every once in a while pick up a new Thomas train car and still have my “spending money”. My son will never know the difference. Thank God for in-laws (yes, I did really say that)! Want to save some $$ on tracks for your kids? Check out the KidKraft Circo tracks at Target or Amazon.com.
