The Best Way to Shop at Target

Cookie Jars // Bench {on sale!} // Frame // Socks // Mugs // Book

Like many {many!} of you, we're huge Target fans.  Every time we go, we stock up on baby necessities like baby diapers and wipes, clothes, home decor, house products, beauty finds and other seasonal items.  We easily spend several hundred dollars during each haul {luckily we only go about once a month as our closest Target is about an hour away}, which is why we'll take a deal when we can find one.

We already have the Target REDcard, which saves us 5% on each purchase, but I recently downloaded the Cartwheel app to see if there were any additional ways to save.  Instead of perusing the app beforehand, I shopped as I normally would and then whipped out the app during checkout.  I was able to easily search by either category or brand and add coupons to "my cartwheel" which then had one single barcode for the cashier to scan before I paid.  Easy peasy AND I saved over $30 which I will gladly take!

And the best part was that the offerings were all for items that I was already planning to buy, like Circo {25% off right now}, Champion {25% off right now}, Threshold {15-25% off select items}, Merona {10% off}, and more!  You can also search by collections like Valentine's Day items, Game Day Deals, Winter Cold Remdites, Pet Love, or Best Sellers.

While I've never been a huge coupon clipper, I really do love how easy the Cartwheel app is to use and how it collects all of my coupons in one place so it's easy to check out.  I suppose the next time, as I make my list, I should add my coupons beforehand {as a makeshift list} so that I ensure I'm really maximizing my savings.  Think smarter, not harder, right??


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108 comments :

  1. Awesome I as many other moms' are totally obsessed with Target! So excited to start using the cartwheel app.

    -Gabby

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  2. Love this! I just did a post on random things I love & included the cartwheel app too! It's an awesome money saver for a Target addict like me! :) I usually add things that I know I will buy and search for items on the app while I'm in that aisle to make sure what I'm purchases is included in the discount.
    -Lauren
    http://homestylelove.blogspot.com/2014/01/random-loves-quick-dinners-threads.html

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  3. I haven't tried it yet but I'm definitely going to look into it.

    mami2jcn at gmail dot com

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  4. tweet–https://twitter.com/mami2jcn/status/428973576490737664

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  5. I use the Cartwheel app all the time. I actually buy things I wasn't planning on based on the coupons, 25% off Circo, sure why not get a few more $5 leggings - target strikes again!

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  6. I love the Cartwheel app! I wish that the savings were as good as the printable coupons at Target.com but it's still a move in the right directions.

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  7. I have the app, and I love it!! I always look through beforehand to see if there's anything I have been waiting to buy until it's on sale and definitely always check the baby section! I also check the discounts that are the highest to see if I can snag any really great deals!! :)

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  8. I just downloaded target cartwheel yesterday before going to Target. So it's still new to me. I added coupons but walked out not using any of them because I got better deals with other substitutions or I bought stuff that I didn't have a coupon for.

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  10. I've been using the Cartwheel app for awhile and I LOVE it! I hate clipping coupons.

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  11. Downloading now. I love Target and who doesn't love saving a few bucks.

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  12. Ahhhh..I love Cartwheel and Target!!!

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  13. I tweeted!! :) https://twitter.com/sarahbellar/status/429328491868209152

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  14. I love love love Target! I never knew what the Cartwheel app was all about an then a couple months ago I decided to download the app. I LOVE it! I find that I buy more with it though... but hey, it's on sale! lol

    Chasin' Mason @ http://birenbunoutoftheoven.blogspot.com

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  15. Thanks for posting about how to use the cartwheel app. I heard about it awhile back but never looked into it. We shop at Target weekly- needless to say, I'm downloading it now!

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  16. I LOVE the cartwheel app, always use it!

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  17. I use this app to buy pretty much everything for my family! I'm obsessed.

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  18. i need to check out this app. this is the first ive heard about it!

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  19. Just started using the app and have already saved $30+ dollars! SO MUCH EASIER than clipping coupons and trying to REMEMBER them to take to the store :)

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  20. Ive never heard of that app! Thanks!

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  21. I haven't tried it yet, but I'm going to!!!

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  22. Love this app! I just saved $16 last trip there. Best diaper buy ever - two boxes on sale plus a $10 gift card for buying two plus 10% off the diapers with the Cartwheel app. Score!

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  23. I just got the app this morning! I haven't shopped with it yet but I can't wait to see those savings!

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  24. Just downloaded the cartwheel app & I can't wait to start saving. Looks super easy and I love saving money on things I already spend money on! Love Target!!

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  25. I LOOOVEEE cartwheel app! Everytime I shop at Target I search to see if there is a discount for it on Cartwheel. Plus I have the Target card too!

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  26. The cartwheel app is amazing! As is Target. I love seeing that everyone has a similar obsession to mine with this store =)

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  27. I haven't downloaded the app yet but I sure am going to now! Love Target - shop there weekly. I would love to save more $, and I would definitely love a $1,000 gift card :-)

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  28. I haven't downloaded it yet, but I look forward to the additional saving I will get once I do.

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  29. tweet-https://twitter.com/LuLu_Brown24/status/429643579577753600

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  30. I have not tried this app yet, but I am going to

    elena150980@yahoo.com

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  31. https://twitter.com/ElenaIstomina/status/429664275766861825

    elena150980@yahoo.com

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  32. I had no idea this app existed! Thanks for introducing us and blogging about the sweepstakes!!

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  33. I have not tried this app yet, but I am going to. I shop at Target a lot and love saving money

    s2s2 at Comcast dot net

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  34. https://twitter.com/susan1215/status/429736556526436353

    s2s2 at Comcast dot net

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  35. I haven't downloaded the app yet.
    austma7@aol.com

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  36. We have downloaded the app and definitely noticed a saving on our Target trips!
    mummytotwoboys@yahoo.com

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  37. Tweeted
    https://twitter.com/mummytotwoboys1/status/429775853518462976
    mummytotwoboys@yahoo.com

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  38. I am looking into this app now-thanks so much! :)

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  39. Target is my happy place!! Will definitely use this app :)

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  40. I need those socks and love the cookie jars! I go crazy at Target!!!

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  41. Haven't yet but I'm planning to - sounds awesome!
    tvollowitz at aol dot com

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  42. I love Cartwheel! It's nice to use for clothes. I definitely use coupons with every shopping trip. I've saved hundreds, I'm sure!

    chambanachik(at)gmail(dot)com

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  43. I have never tried it before, but thank you for bringing it to my attention! I'll definitely check it out. :)

    Lesha@tothemotherhood.com

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  44. I love the app. I would love to use the Cartwheel app to save money on girl's clothing and toys.

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  45. I have not yet used the Carwheel app, but want to!

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  46. Target is a great place to shop and to save money.

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  47. Nope my husband needs to download it to his smartphone. but I just told him to!
    tamarsweeps-at-gmail-dot-com

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  48. No I haven't used this app but would love too. I like how there are over 700 offers :)
    tweety800265(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  49. https://twitter.com/disneyfan40/status/430079635590627328
    tweety800265(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  50. I downloaded the card a few days ago but haven't had a chance to use it yet! I think it's fantastic.

    shannoncarman at yahoo dot com

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  51. https://twitter.com/channynn/status/430080788164399105

    tweet!

    shannoncarman at yahoo dot com

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  52. I did download and saved on what I bought~
    kathypersons@yahoo.com

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  53. https://twitter.com/mkjmc/status/430090146076041216

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  54. I don't have a device that uses apps. I love finding home decor items at Target.
    lazybones344 at gmail dot com

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  55. I don't have a smart phone so I'd have to print coupons, which I don't think is very convenient.

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  56. I have not tried Cartwheel but I will be using it.

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  57. I have never used it, but it sounds like something right up my alley :) Anything that helps me save and does it quick and easy is something I am dying to try! :)
    anastasia2013@gmail.com

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  58. Tweeted :) - https://twitter.com/Enter_Now/status/430245836346253312
    anastasia2013@gmail.com

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  59. I installed the app awhile ago, but never used it. Saw this, tried it Sunday night (the best time to go to target!), and saved like $25! Thanks for reminding me. Regardless of what I go for, I leave with atleast $100 of stuff. Someone should do a study on that place!

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  60. I LOVE Cartwheel so much....love that I can add coupons on my phone while I'm in the store!

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  61. I've downloaded it, but I haven't used it much yet. I have added a couple coupons while seeing deals at the store. I wish they would put notices by the products you can get deals on with the app. Would sure help me use it more!

    coriwestphal at msn dot com

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  62. Tweet: https://twitter.com/coriwestphal/status/430393490397077504

    coriwestphal at msn dot com

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  63. I have not downloaded it yet, however, I am planning to do so this week and try it out!
    addictedtorodeo at gmail dot com

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  64. I have looked at the app. I just haven't used it in a store

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  65. I love the cartwheel app! It usually saves me at least a few dollars each shopping trip!

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  66. I love target and will have to check out this app!

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  67. Love Target and thanks for introducing me to the cartwheel app.

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  68. Tweeted about giveaway: https://twitter.com/connsean71/status/430736453832683520

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  69. Woohoo, more great ways to save at Target. Love it!

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  70. Tweeted: https://twitter.com/AlinaConn/status/430737102444052480

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  71. I am obsessed with the Cartwheel app! We probably save between 10 and 30 dollars every single trip now!

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  72. I've never tried the Cartwheel app. I'm downloading now!

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  73. i haven't downloaded cartwheel (my phone is prob too lame-o to handle it) but it sounds like a great way to save money!
    stigay at comcast.net

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  74. I have not used this app yet, but it sounds like everyone loves it.

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  75. https://twitter.com/smilekisses/status/431334726792536064

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  76. I could use the 20% off bedding discount!
    aleksnearing gmail com

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  77. I have used the app since it debuted and love it.typically save money with the app, but sometimes it tends to help me spend more...opps.

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  78. I use the Cartwheel app every time I go to Target! I also print off coupons from their website before my shopping trips and often they're for the same products as Cartwheel has for double discounts! I've definitely started shopping more at Target since they came out with that app. It's amazing.

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  79. I haven't tried it yet but can't wait to!

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  80. I've downloaded, but haven't tried it out yet.
    nuthouse(at)centurytel(dot)net

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  81. I used it today actually -- it's a great tool to help easily save money!

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  82. I just downloaded the app today but Target is 30-45 minutes away so I will have to wait to use it! sbcashortie at hotmail dot com

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  83. like the Mossimo Supply Co. Yoga Pants
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  84. I like the Cartwheel app alot! it lets me save on target's store brand!

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  85. tweeted: https://twitter.com/KerryBishop/status/436967279465484288
    nuthouse(at)centurytel(dot)net

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  86. Yes, I saved on toys I purchased for my sons birthday recently! angelgenius27(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  87. tweeted https://twitter.com/angelgenius27/status/437072681226076161 angelgenius27(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  88. i LOVE the cartwheel app! it is so easy to use and saves tons of money!

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  89. https://twitter.com/raggammuffin/status/438042281950871552

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  90. I have not tried Cartwheel yet, but it looks great.

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  91. I just downloaded it buy haven't used it yet...can't wait!

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  92. No, I haven't downloaded it I do not have a smartphone.

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  93. I haven't used the app yet, but I'm really excited to try it out!

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  94. I have not used it yet, but looks like a great way to save lots of money

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  95. https://twitter.com/ardy22/status/438946574605905920

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  96. Love the Cartwheel app! It's great to be able to save on necessities.

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  97. I haven't tried it, in fact hadn't even heard of it before saw this. Might try it though.

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  98. I have not tried the app yet but I def will since I love to save money.

    motioncitycutie(at)aol(dot)com

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  99. I haven't tried the app yet but on my next trip to Target I will be using it.
    sonyadmorris@gmail.com

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  100. Link to tweet:
    https://twitter.com/catholicfanatic/status/439234163812466688
    sonyadmorris@gmail.com

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  101. No I haven't, I don't have a cell phone.

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