Target: A Girl’s Best Friend
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November 18, 2014
It has become a well-known struggle in this country that going to Target is like entering a black hole. You go in for one thing and leave 3 hours later and $200 poorer, but hey, at least you finally got that Nate Burkus mini stool you’ve been wanting! Not to mention those mules on sale for $10!! I mean, how can a girl resist the heaven that is Target?
As I’ve mentioned before, I live next door to Target. Literally. It is like 20 feet away from me right now. And did I mention it’s a Super Target? As you can imagine, I spend most of my days browsing home goods, picking up groceries, and purchasing way too many shoes (as if there were such a thing as too many shoes…).
I obviously already have a Target credit card (5% off all purchases! hellz yeah!), but another way I keep from drowning myself in debt is by using the Cartwheel app. Cartwheel is like a digital coupon book that is constantly changing and updating with Target’s current deals. Gone are the days of cutting out coupons (who has time for that anyway?). Now, it’s as simple as browsing the app, adding your coupons to your virtual cart, and presenting just one barcode (loaded with all of your selected coupons) at checkout. You can do this before you shop if you’re the organized, prepared type or if you’re like me, you can do it at the store. Cartwheel has this really great feature that allows users to scan the barcodes of the items they are buying to see if there’s a coupon for it. Could it get any easier to save money?
Cartwheel even keeps track of all your uses and tells you how much you’ve saved (I’ve saved $120 so far!) with the the virtual coupons. It’s so easy to use and the fact that it’s on your phone makes it even better. I get paper coupons all the time, but do I ever remember to bring them with me when I go to the store? Nope. I’m so glad that’s not something I have to worry about anymore thanks to the Target Cartwheel app!
Do you use the Cartwheel app? How much have you saved?
Photos by Johnny Cheng.
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Target. The opinions and text are all mine.
September 30, 2014 @ 8:20 am
I have never heard of the cartwheel app, I will definitely look into it. When I lived in the US, Target was my favorite place shop and every time I go back, I make multiple trips, my husband thinks I have a problem lol
Island Hipster
October 2, 2014 @ 2:07 pm
It’s awesome! You can save some money on almost any purchase. There has only been a handful of times that nothing I bought was on the app!
September 30, 2014 @ 2:27 pm
I’ve never heard of this app! I like the idea of using coupons, but I never actually clip them because, like you said, who has time for that? Not me! I’ll definitely be checking this out. Target is one of my favorite stores!
October 2, 2014 @ 2:08 pm
It’s awesome! You’ll love it if you love Target!
September 30, 2014 @ 4:50 pm
Target is my vice. Go in for tampons and come out with $200 on a receipt lol
This app is so cool! I’ve never heard of it but I’m always looking to save a buck or two. Thanks for sharing.
Morgan Paige
http://www.mygorgeouschaos.com
October 2, 2014 @ 2:08 pm
Hahahaha join da club gurl! Definitely check out the app – it’s so worth it!
September 30, 2014 @ 9:27 pm
Love the cartwheel app!!
October 2, 2014 @ 2:08 pm
Isn’t it awesome?!
October 2, 2014 @ 5:53 pm
The Cartwheel app is maybe the best app ever invented! I use it every time I go to Target, and I love that 1. you can stack the savings with manufacturer coupons and Target’s text coupons and 2. it gives you savings on clearance stuff too! Love!!
October 4, 2014 @ 1:14 pm
Right?! It’s so amazing!! I use it every day!
October 7, 2014 @ 2:29 pm
This is awesome! I agree, Target has ensnared me more than a few times. I was never close to one where I grew up, but now that I’m in college and living in a different city, there’s one about 2 blocks down the street from my apartment. It’s a constant struggle to keep my rent money in my bank account just knowing that all that wonderful Target-y goodness is there! I will definitely be trying this out!
October 21, 2014 @ 1:14 pm
Ahh, Target. I love it so much! Cartwheel definitely helps a ton. You’ll love it!