Who’s ready for Valentine’s Day!?!? Me for sure!! After weeks of the “polar vortex” I’m ready to dig out and find something to celebrate!
Last weekend my husband and I had a super “romantic” date… we went to Target *wink wink.* Don’t laugh, but a weekend night Target run sans kids is pretty great – who’s with me? Valentine’s Day is coming up and I went in search of some creative inspiration. I also wanted to start gathering items to send to my college girl for a Valentine’s Day care package.
I had a very good excuse for heading to Target, last week I was asked to try out Target’s Cartwheel App. I tried it and I learned something… apparently I have been living under a rock.
I’ve been an avid Target shopper for years and had no idea that there was a way for me to save $ on the things I was already buying. I honestly didn’t think Target “did” coupons. I downloaded the app, signed in with Facebook and started to browse.
You browse by department, and in each department there are a special “coupons” for something you might buy. I stuck to things I already knew I needed (to avoid buying something just because it was on sale). With the app, I made myself a “list” of things to get then headed to the store.
Since Valentine’s Day cards were on sale, I decided it was a good time to go ahead and start that care package. I clicked “add” to add the deal to My Cartwheel app, then browsed the other sections for items for the package. I noticed Sharpie Markers, Dove Chocolates and M&M’s were also Cartwheel specials that week, all things that I know my daughter loves, so I added them to my “list” on Cartwheel.
For the care package, I picked up a few other items (a craft project since she and her roommates like to make decorations for their dorm for holidays), a cute gift bag and voila care package done.
While there, I also had to pick up a few household essentials. I used the app with my phone to scan the bar code on some Laundry detergent. It immediately popped up to let me know that I could save on that particular detergent.
At the checkout I just handed my phone to the cashier, she scanned ONE bar code and all of the discounts came off of my total bill.
A few things to note:
*I don’t want the app posting to Facebook everything I’m buying at Target, so when I set up my account I just clicked “skip” when it asked if it could post to my wall.
*You can also change the privacy settings in the app til you get to a point that you are comfortable with.
*The app works on your desktop, iPhone, Tablet or Droid, and can only be used for in store purchases.
*You can “stack” coupons. Meaning if you have a manufacturers coupon for a certain item you can use it WITH the cartwheel discount.
*You get 10 “spots” or deals per Cartwheel visit, but you only have to scan ONE barcode at the end.
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I always turn right when I enter a target. It’s the only place I can find the big bottle of Neutrogena Body Oil. Then I meander through the household and decor areas paying close attention to the clearance end caps. Just a few days ago we went in for a set of silver Carlisle bar stools for our office and were excited when they were on sale. Then we walked past a clearance shelf and noticed the green ones were marked down 75%! We bought them out and spent less than the cost of one set even after throwing in two bags of almonds. Three stools for home and three for the office! Good thing green is one of my main decor colors!
I buy a lot of home dec items at Target. They have the cutest stuff! I may shop for my niece for Valentines. Hubby and I don’t do the whole giving gifts thing for Valentines. We keep the gifts to important to us days. Thanks for the info on Cartwheel!
I always shop the container section of the store. Just last week I scored some great cloth baskets for $1.88! I also like the seasonal section and have already purchased my valentine supplies.
I always like to shop in the office supplies, crafts isle, and home decors! And no, I will not be shopping for Valentine’s day.
Thank you for a chance to win!
It’s hard to pick just one thing! Mostly I love to shop for things for my kids at Target! I will be shopping for Valentine’s Day. Thanks for the great giveaway!
I use cartwheel every time I shop plus my redcard, etc. It all adds up.
I love the home decor and kids clothes at target…just wish I lived closer to one. Already did some shopping there for valentine’s day:)
I love, love, love Target. I started using the Cartwheel app a few months ago. I can’t believe how excited I get when I can use a Cartwheel discount, Target mobile coupons, the 5% discount for using my Red debit card and the item is on sale.
I love shopping for home decor at Target and will definitely shop for Valentines Day!
I love finding projects utilizing their dollar aisles.
I love to “browse” through Target. I love the Seasonal section and home Decor. I always pick up cleaning supplies and personal stuff like bath soap, make-up etc.
I always head straight for office supplies first. Such cute notebooks, paper products, etc.! Then I go to purses and scarves and wallets. Love all 3. I don’t normally shop for Valentines Day specifically, but like to his the $1.00 bins for little surprises for my 2 granddaughters. As they’ve gotten older I’ve been doing this for Valentine’s Day, so I imagine I’ll be checking them out this year. Great Giveaway. I LOVE TARGET 🙂
Whether I need anything or not, I always go down the office supplies and scrapbooking aisle. It’s a sickness!!!
Yes, I will definitely be shopping for Valentine’s Day, probably today. We have a Girl Scout meeting tomorrow that we’ll be doing a V-Day craft for.
Target has the best accessories and their nail polish selection is pretty fabulous!
Thanks for the chance to win!
I like shopping for hair products at Target
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I like to shop for kids’ clothing at Target. I’ll be shopping there for Valentine’s Day candy.
Toilet paper is always included in my target purchases.
What don’t I shop for at Target??!! With all that red, it’s valentine’s day for me every time I go. I feel that Target love! My new favorite thing to shop for is the “picnic on the go” boxed dinner. My husband and I take them on the plane with us. A delicious low-calorie, healthy meal! Thanks, Target.
I love shopping for fun seasonal items at Target. I need to head there to get Valentine goodies for my kids to share at school.
I love their home accessories. We’ve already got Hello Kitty V-day stickers at Target!
I LOVE Target!!! I love shopping through their dollar deals, but I can never get through that store without looking through their clearance isles and their home decor. Thanks for the chance to win.
I shop all the clearance sections! I always find a deal.
I love to shop the home decor area – such cute things and often a bargain or two will pop up!
I love buying candy at Target. Peanut Butter M&Ms! And Cartwheel often has percents off!!
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I like Target for certain groceries that are well priced and seasonal candy and housewares.
I adore all things Target….I’ve been using their Cartwheel App and have saved some cash. Thanks for offering the giveaway!
I love buying seasonal decor at Target. They also have a great baby section.
Target is my favorite place to shop! I have been using my Target Red card since they came out and now I will be using my Target app. connie
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I love Target! I always go to the greeting cards. They have a great selection at reasonable prices. I like to send cards to my 11 grandchildren for all the holidays, celebrations and just for surprises. A recent great find is the Threshold sheets. Excellent quality in an organic cotton and washed beautifully. The sheets were discounted for clearance so I hope Target will continue to carry them. Are you listening Target?
I love to shop in the dollar section!
Thanks for letting us know about the app! I’m going to try it soon! Thanks for offering the giveaway.
i never leave target without buying makeup 🙂
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I love getting seasonal items at Target and I also love their clearance racks!
My favorite thing about Target shopping is being able to leisurely shop for clothing or house items and then grab some grocery items on my way to the checkout. After a fun day shopping, I don’t have to go home and fuss over dinner. Gotta love one-stop shopping!
I sent a tweet! Thanks so much!
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I love the kids clothes at Target!!
We went after Christmas and bought a ton of discount wrapping paper for so cheap! But we also make regular stops at Target for our cleaning and personal items!
I LOVE Target for pretty much everything, but especially their home items.
I shop at target for everything!
I like to shop for some grocery items and clothes at Target. I bought my son the valentine M&M’s at Target.
I love shopping for toys at Target! We love Lalaloopsy dolls. I already got my daughter the Target exclusive Valentine’s Day doll.
I love shopping for make up and clothing there!
I tweeted too! https://twitter.com/jessrwarfield/status/431075829192200192
I love scouring the clearance racks in the clothing department, especially the 70% off section. I have found the cutest clothing at the most amazing prices! I also love the home decor section. It always gives me a myriad of inspirational ideas for my home decorating. 🙂
I like shopping for clothes, handbags, pet items, candles & groceries! Not sure about Valentine’s day yet!
My absolute favorite thing to shop for at Target would be houseware items, like their bedding,dishes and storage stuff. Second favorite thing to shop for is Kids clothing!!!
I don’t celebrate V Day but I buy everything at target, from clothes to housewares to lighting to essentials to groceries and toys and I tried to buy Target’s actual physical location once but I was told it’s not for sale.
I am joking about the last part.
I like the sheets and towels.
I like groceries at Target
I will be shopping at Target for Valentines gifts and cards.
fave things are Seventh Generation and CA Baby products and yes, will be shopping for Valentine’s day
Kitchen items are my favorite thing to shop for at Target!
My favorite things to shop for at Target are shoes and home décor! I probably won’t really be buying anything for Valentine’s Day, but I may pick up some candy there for DH
Alas, lately it’s been baby stuff. Clothes, food, diapers, more clothes, food, diapers. However, my favorite place to shop in Target is the seasonal section. I love how they change up what they have every year and everything seems so fresh. I will be shopping in the Valentine’s section this year!
I love to shop housewares there. And no, hubby and I bought each other a trip for V-day.
I like to shop for Groceries.
My favorite thing to shop for at Target is clothes for my girls! They always have such cute stuff to choose from 🙂 We will probably get Valentine’s Cards at Target this year 🙂
Tweeted 🙂 – https://twitter.com/Enter_Now/status/432058396335153153
Snacks!
my favorite thing to shop for at target is snacks for the kids because they are cheaper at target than at the grocery store
i do not shop for valentines day
I already bought my kiddos some goodies for V-Day from the Dollar Spot plus some Mr. bubbles! We always shop Target and always use Cartwheel!
My favorite thing to shop for is home decor. And, lately, pajamas! I’ll still be doing some Valentine’s Day shopping even though I’ve been to Target twice in the last two days.
I could use the 20% off bedding discount!
I like to shop for toys and treats for holidays for my grandchildren and yes I will be shopping there for Valentine’s Day
Tweeted: https://twitter.com/rosannepm/status/432627756451762176
What don’t I buy at Target might be the better questions for me. I definitely have to go with a list or my cart ends up with a lot of things I think I need that are just so cute! I have finished my Valentine’s shopping – now if I can stay away from the candy until then.
household essentials too, like cleaning supplies! I will be doing something homemade too for valentines day, might need to buy some chocolate chips for baking.
tweeted: https://twitter.com/freefragments/status/432730796219437056
I love shopping for storage containers of all types at Target. My husband is a borderline “hoarder” lol, but he is very organized so we have containers everywhere.
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My fav-o-rite is cleaning products…weirdo, I know, but I can’t help the allure of basil scented Mrs. Meyer’s products. I shopped for Valentine’s online with handmade shops this year.
I get paper goods, household goods and the like at Target.
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I love shopping for shoes and clothes at Target – they have the best styles. I probably won’t be shopping for Valentine’s Day
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I like finding home decor items at Target. I only get small things for Valentine’s Day.
I love shopping for my kids at Target! Clothing, diapers and baby gear 🙂
I like to shop clearance items like electronics and video games. Not sure if I will go to target to pick up anything for valentines day though
I like the home goods
i love shopping in the clothing sections for my son and myself.
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I like shopping for Pet food at Target. I do not shop for Valentine’s Day. We just go out to dinner.
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My favorite thing at Target are their clothes!
I love browsing through their clearance clothing!
I love their holiday sections and already did Valentines day now onto Easter
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I love shopping for kid’s clothes at Target.
tweeted: https://twitter.com/KerryBishop/status/436964715701342208
I like to shop for home decor. I did shop at Target during Valentines Day.
My favorite thing to shop for at target is decor. I did stop in at target for valentines day i got both of my sons classroom cards candy and baking ingredients I used to make special treats!
tweeted https://twitter.com/angelgenius27/status/438396005533626371
My favorite products are hair care and skin.
I love getting home decor. I got a little bit of candy for Vday.
I love shopping for baking supplies at Target. And Valentines Day was a non-event in my house this year.
Thanks for the giveaway opportunity! I LOVE Target for their cute and quality products and the opportunity to save in so many ways (Cartwheel, manufacturer coupons + Target coupons, gift card offers).
my fav things are food and clothes
I love shopping for clothes for my kids and items for my house I Target.
Link to tweet:
https://twitter.com/catholicfanatic/status/438881661858480128
Thank you 🙂
I love shopping for music at Target! They get some great exclusives.
My favorite thing to shop for at Target are housewares, they have a huge selection. I didn’t do any shopping for Valentines Day this year, I am single so I don’t really celebrate it.
I love the home decor and kids clothes at target
I shopped there for V. day and my fav thing to shop for is pet supplies
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I did do some Valentines shopping at Target. Shopping for all the holidays is one of my favorite things at Target. I am also expecting a new grand baby in October, so I will be taking advantage of the baby related deals.
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Groceries and diapers.
I tried to do some after valentine’s day but everything was gone way too quickly this year.
I like shopping for meds.
Tweet!~
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