Episode Summary:
In this week’s episode, we talk about how to spend less at Target or fill in the blank on whatever your version of Target is. We’re talking about those stores where you walk in for a $5 item, and you walk out with $75 or even $150 worth of things you didn’t know you needed. We share actionable tips for intentionally approaching your shopping lists and trips in a way that will help you spend less and save more. Some of our tips include limiting your trips, avoiding walking inside the store, leveraging shop online and curbside pickup, leveraging their app, using their free 2-day shipping, and more.
Episode Notes:
Target is a lovely place, but it’s also a dangerous place. It’s full of temptations, from cute clothing to adorable home decor to delicious snacks and more things I never knew I needed. And don’t get us started on the dollar spot!
A few of our tips for spending less at Target or any similar store:
- Don’t go inside the store:
- Limit your trips as much as possible. The less you go, the less you’re tempted. I maybe go once a month lately.
- Avoid walking inside the store when you need things: leverage order online and pick-up in-store or at the curb. Target now offers this for cold groceries too!
- Leverage Target’s app and free shipping for Red Card members and have items shipped to your house, so you don’t have to walk into the store.
- If you do have to go inside:
- Avoid the dollar spot. Just walk right past it. You’re strong. You can do this!
- Don’t bring your kids. It might be cheaper to hire a babysitter if you have to because kids constantly ask for stuff, or they distract you so much that you’re stressed, and you make poor decisions to get out of the store.
- Go in with a list.
- Ditch a shopping cart, and grab a handbasket or get wild and go basket-free.
- Overall savings tips:
- Get a Red CARD so you can earn 5% off all purchases.
- Use the app. The Target app is full of offers, gift card rebates, discounts, and more.
- Leverage Target’s price-matching for sales on previous purchases within the last 14 days. You can find more details on their website.
- You’ll get five cents off your total purchase for each reusable shopping bag you bring and use in-store.
- If you have a moment of weakness and buy something you later regret, you can return it!
Top 3 Takeaways:
- Limit the times you go into any physical stores.
- When you do need things from these stores, avoid walking into the store.
- When you do go inside, bring a list and go by yourself.
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