5 Ways to Save at Target

This is a list I have compiled for over the last few months years of ways I could (potentially) save money at target, and probably every other store I step foot in.

It's not all that complicated and I sure there are more complete lists out there,

 but I figured I'd share min just because.

1. Go alone- yes I know, you are going to tell me it's far less fun than going with your friend or boyfriend, but trust me this will save you. You won't have someone pointing out the super cute things that your eyes missed the first time. No one commenting or adding to your list of things you need. Essentially you eliminate the enabler.

2. Make a list and only shop on those 'sections'. Everyone and their mom know that the reason the women's clothes are already in the front of Target is because 1. Primarily women shop their 2. Women will walk by on their way to the other areas of the store this forced to see those cute new swim suits or fun new colored jeans. If you make a list and stick to the sections of the store those items are in. Boom you just saved yourself give or take forty dollars. Congratulations.

3. Shop at the end of the aisles not visible from the main 'thoroughfares'. Not sure if anyone else loves the ends as much as I do, just sayin'. At the ends of the aisles (not the main department separating aisles) are all of the mark down sale items with red tags. I sometimes refer to it as 'red tag magic'. You'll find things that are ridiculously reduced in price. Things from sheets to picture frames, kitchen wear, house accessories and more. The other day I scored this rug for $6.98 originally $40 and these shoes for $9.68 originally $32. I mean we are talking serious deals.

4. Set time limits. I all honesty I probably visit target three times a week. (This sounds way worse than it is, I promise.  And as a complete other side note how many times will I be going to target a week when I have kids. Gosh I can't even imagine...ANYWAYS...) Give yourself a pre-determined amount of time.  This will save you from wandering to sections you shouldn't be browsing in the first place).  When the time is up, finish collecting your last item (and it had best be on your list) and check out!

5. Make it your last stop. I don't know about you, but I am usually so worn out by the time I'm on the last stop of my errand. Like seriously beep boxing around town, the grocery, and target and I am wiped out. So by the last stop I am always ready to go home. Also of its the last stop and you've been to the grocery store before, you'll have perishable items in the card and you'll need to get back in a hurry. And this my friends will get your little butt movin'.

Obviously this list can be applied to almost any store, but I just use target because I am there so often and spend so much money there.

Anyone else have good tips???

Holler at me.

Target is making me poor.

But at least I'll look cute doing it. 

A Jar and the Future

For all those ladies out there who are like me, thank you.

And for like me, I mean ladies who always have a list of things (clothes, shoes, whatever) that they want.

Now wants are different than needs, which is a HARD lesson to learn (read I am still learning it).

Like I need groceries, and want that cute Old Navy shirt, etc.

(even though you might just read about it later this week...)

You get the idea, I need not bore you all.

But while sweeping what felt like mounds and mounds of dog hair last week.

I decided I needed a Roomba or Mint (I haven't decided which yet).

But seriously it would make my life soooo much easier and cleaner, and let's be honest who doesn't want that???

Roomba vs. Mint

I was not willing to drop Three Hundo plus on the toy, because again all I could see were other more 'useful' things I could spend that money on.  Gas, Christmas presents, life, etc.

So I made a Roomba/Mint jar.

Every time I have extra $$$ (cash) in my wallet I am going to put in the jar.

Like when I get a reimbursement check, or pay for a tab and friends give me cash- all that money goes in the jar.

Once the jar has $300 in it, I'm investing.

Now this may take a while, I know.

But since the robotic floor cleaning device is something I want and not something I need I figured I could work for it.

I like this so far. The jar sits on the table. 

Tempting me to save $ for it.

Get closer to those sparkly floors.

If you're having trouble, start a jar.

 I already have $82 bucks of my toy paid for!!!

What are you saving for???

P.S. If you have a Roomba or Mint please comment and let me know what you think of either and why. I am doing some serious research before I have my 'go buy moment'.

Digital Coupons: Less Cutting, More Saving???

A recent discovery (thank you to my boyfriend's sister) is Safeway digital coupons.



I am sure you all have 'em- the infamous Club Cards. I will say at the end of the shopping trip, I love to see how much I have 'saved'. Last week my total went from $134 to $91...Wahoo!!!!

BUT a whole new way to save is with Safeway Just For You Coupon Center -Digital Coupons. It has different items every week that you can digitally link to your Club Card.

It's simple you click the items you would like to save m$ney on, and when you buy them they are automatically applied at check out.

You can then print or email yourself the list of what items you 'clicked to save' so you know which brand of pasta, eggs, butter, or (tampons) to buy when you're at the store.

Give it a try. I am not one for clipping coupons, but cut less saving is totally my style.

My next 18 count of eggs is free!!!