Target Brag: Easter Clearance and MORE!

I Saved About $60 Today at Target. 

What Could You Do With An Extra $60 a Week? 

$240 A Month? 

You Can Coupon. If You Do, You Can Get Some Deals Like I Did Today!

I got some great deals at Target today. I am going to spare you all the random details on my receipt and highlight the really good deals for you today.  And, Yes. Today I started Easter shopping for next year. Don't Tell my kids or in-laws! :)

*Disclaimer:  It is Target's official policy to Value Down a coupon if it exceeds the in-store value. For example, when I used a $2 off ANY Head and Shoulders coupon to buy the 97c travel size, the policy is for the cashier to value the coupon down to 97c off instead of taking $2 off.  Today, you will see in many cases,the computer took my coupons without beeping.. and took them for the full face value of the coupon amount. This hardly ever happens. AND I did tell the clerk that I had items that would need the coupons valued down on. She just scanned them and they all went through. So, instead of free, I got some nice overage today.  I did it on the up and up with integrity, so Cool! ALWAYS tell the clerks about these types of coupon issues upfront. IF they choose to take the coupon at full face value after that and not Value Down the coupon, then yippee for you. You did what you were supposed to do and if the computer didn't beep on the coupon, there really isnt a way to Value Down the coupon, anyway.  

I was prepared for a long check out as we went line by line to Value Down my coupons... lots were expiring, so I hurried and used them for travel sized freebies.  **overage refers to the amount I basically got paid to own something.

Here's what I snagged:

• Tide Single Load Detergent: 97c, used $1 off Any Manuf Coupon (P&G rebate book) = 3c overage!
• Wonka Exceptionals Eggs Candy: On Clearance for $1.99, used $1 Manuf Q= 99c
• 8 Boxes of Skittles Blenders Candies (movie theater size):  On Clearance for 49c ea.  Used 2 $1 off 2 Skittles Blenders Target Q, and 2 manuf coupons for 50c off 2 = $1 for 8 boxes, or 12.5c ea box
• Pringles: 2 cans at $1.57 ea, used a $1 off 2 Manuf Q= $1.07 ea
• 1 L Sparkling Ozarka Water: 69c ea, used a BOGO Manuf Q =  34.5 c ea
• Kraft Bunny Marshmallows: On Clearance 50% off = 59c
• Bagel Bites: $2.49- $1 Manuf Q = $1.49
• Nivea Body Wash: $3.04 - $3 Manuf Q = 4 c!
• Old Spice Deodorant: 97 c - $1 off ANY Manuf Q (P&G Brand Rebate book) = 3c overage!
• Olay Bar of Soap:  97c - $2 off ANY Olay Manuf Q (P&G Brand Rebate Book) = $1.03 overage!!
• Secret Deodorant: 97c- $1 off ANY Manuf Q (P&G rebate book)= 3c overage!
• Oral B Cavity Defense Toothbrush:  $1.59 - $1 off ANY Manual Oral B Toothbrush Manuf Q (P&G) = 59c
• Head and Shoulders: 97c - $2 off ANY Manuf Q (P&G Rebate book) = $1.03 overage!
• Herbal Essence Shampoo:  97c- $1 off ANY Manuf Q (P&G Rebate Book) = 3c overage!
• Band Aids (Hello Kitty): 97c - 50c Manuf Q = 47c
• Band Aids (Hello Kitty): 97c ea, bought 2, used a $2 off 2 Manuf Q= 6c overage to own both!
• Hello Kitty Band Aid (97c) and Travel Listerine ($1.47) : $2.43 for both, used a $2 off 2 Manuf Q = 43c for both, or about 22c each!
• Fur Real Friend Mini for Easter (clearanced to $3.49) and a Single Chocolate Peep (Clearanced to 49c): $3.98.  I used a Manuf Q for $2 off Fur Real Easter Friend WYB ANY chocolate Peep = $1.98 for both.  (really good, since the original cost on the Fur Real Friend was around $7!!)

I got a lot of good products and things I needed on the cheap today.  And, yes, I really did need that many Hello Kitty bandaids! We had about 3 Band Aids in the house prior to this.. now we have 40! Whew.

Here is the breakdown:


Total Pre Tax Out of Pocket Expense:  $7.52
Number of Coupons Used:  20
Items Bought:  30
Coupons Total Value:  $24.19
Pre Coupon, Pre Clearance, Original Value of All Items When Bought at Regular Full Price:  $45.01

Total Savings Today On The Items Above: About 83% or  $37.49 off Original In-Store Cost. 

*I did not list everything I bought, or all of my coupons.  This is my "highlight reel".  I actually saved about $60 with coupons this trip, and only spent $76.56, pre tax, on this trip.  That means I saved about 44% off my total today with coupons!  (I saved even more than that off original in-store costs, bc much of what I bought was on sale today)

**AND! Notice many of these deals were done without needing stackable coupons.  

It's Easter Clearance Time! Don't Forget to Take Your Coupons With You

Get Your Deals Even Cheaper Than Clearance.

Don't Forget to Use Coupons on Clearance.

I have officially started the stock up for next year's Easter. Yep. I have been snagging Easter clearance items and using coupons to make them even cheaper.  Here are some highlights and examples from my trip to Target today.

I had a coupon for $2 off WYB any PEEPS Chocolate AND the mini FurReal Friend for Easter.  

Today, the individual Chocolate Peeps was 49c

The FurReal Friend was on 50% clearance for $3.49.

So, about $4.  Then, the $2 coupon took that down to $2 for BOTH! 

Does anyone remember the Skittles Stacking coupons from a couple weeks ago? They were manuf ones for 50c off any two Skittles or Starburst items, AND Target coupons for $1 off any 2 Skittles Blenders.  The deal on the blogs was to use one manuf and one Target coupon on 2 of the register/check out Skittles blenders. They ran about 80c ea pack. $1.60-$1.50 in coupons = 10c for both the check out size ones.  

BUT! Today, the Movie Theater Box Candy size of Skittles Blenders were on clearance as "Easter Candy" and were 50% off.. or 49c ea! PRE COUPON!!  So, I had 2 of the Target $1off 2 coupons, and I had 2 of the manuf 50c off 2 copuons.  I bought 8 of the clearanced Skittles Blenders.  4 of them were FREE after the $1 off 2 Target coupons.  The other 4 were $1 total after the manuf coupons.  

Total paid for 8 boxes of Skittles?  $1, or 12c ea box of Skittles Blenders!! 

I also stopped by the Disney Outlet.  I managed to snag a $20 Bambi Easter Themed Drinking Cups set for $4 after clearance and a 10% off coupon. (The set includes 4 cups.. ) They are super cute cups, too!

Pretty awesome.  I did score some other really good non Easter,etc deals, so look for those in a post soon.  The main message here is 1. NOW is the time to stock up for future parties, holidays, or even next year's Easter.. and yes, my kids are getting mini Easter FurReal friends and Disney Store Cups in their basket next year.  and 2. DON'T forget to use coupons just because it is already on clearance.

Target Trip!

This Week I Took a LONG POA With Me

And I Found Some Great Deals.. Some I Even GOT PAID to Take Home With Me.

I Heart Target.

This week's Target Post is a bit different. When I post ALL the deals I found, etc, it can be a bit daunting to sift through it all and get the overall big picture.  This week, I am going with more of an inspirational (I hope) post that will highlight what I view as my BEST deals at Target this week.  Just using a 50c off manuf Huggies wipes coupon on wipes I needed that weren't on sale just isn't that special or interesting for this post.  Yes, it is essential to what we are doing.. saving money one coupon at a time.. but this post is all about INSPIRATION! You can do this! Here are some of the great deals you can get for yourself when you do!

*when you see a dollar amount and then T, that means I used a Target coupon for that amount. A dollar amount and then M is manufacturer.  To get the PRE COUPON amount, just add the coupons back into the final price, which is what I am posting here. In the first example, A&D was $3.74, then I used two coupons to make the final value 74c.   And all prices are PRE TAX.

• A&D Baby Ointment   74c ($2T, $1M)
• Circo Socks  Was Paid 30c ($1T and they were 70c on clearance)
• Mini Oreos Snack Sack   $1 ($1T off 2.. was $1.50 pre coupon on sale)
• Mini Chips Ahoy Snack Sack  $1 ($1T off 2.. was $1.50 pre coupon on sale)
• 4 Ortega Taco/Fajita/etc Seasoning Packs at 19c EACH ($1 off 2 M)
• Kikkoman Teryaki  67c ($1M)
• Kikkoman Soy Sauce  67c ($1M)
• Bisquick Shake and Pour Pancakes $1.24 (50cM)
• CoffeeMate Powder Singles Creamers 52c ($1 off 2 M)
• CoffeeMate Powder Singles French Vanilla Creamer 52c ($1 off 2M)
• Dove Men BodyWash, FULL SIZE, Was Paid 2c  ($1T, $1M, and Was On Clearance for $1.98)
• Degree Men's Deodorant, FULL SIZE, Was Paid 3c ($1T, $1M, and Was On Clearance for $1.97)
• Colgate Total, Full Size, 14c ($1.50 M, $1 T)
• Tylenol PM, 24ct AND Motrin 24ct, Was Paid 13c ($6 off 2 M)
• Visine, Travel Sized, Was Paid 3c ($2 M)
• Visine, Travel Sized, Was Paid 3c ($2 M)
• Welch's Fruit Snacks  50c (50cM)
• Welch's Fruit Snacks  50c (50cM)
• Dasani 1 L Water  39c (BOGO T)
• Dasani 1 L Water 39c (BOGO T)
• Ore Ida Tator Tots 1.66 (Buy 2, Get 1 Free In Store Promotion)
• Ore Ida Hashbrowns 1.66
• Ore Ida Country Style Hashbrowns 1.66
• Skittles Blendeds (check out counter) 19c ($1 off 2 T, 50c M)
• Skittles Blendeds (orig 69c)  19c ($1 off 2 T, 50c M)

Total for all these good deals:  13.87

To recap, for just under $14, pre tax, I walked out of Target with:

2 packs of Skittles Blended Candies, 2 Family Sized bags of Ore Ida Hashbrowns, 1 Family Sized bag of Ore Ida Tator Tots, 2 One Liter Dasani Water Bottles, 2 bags of Welsh's Fruit Snacks, 2 Travel Sized Visines, 24ct Motrin, 24ct Tylenol PM, Full Sized Colgate Total, Full Sized Degree Men's Deodorant, Full Sized Dove Men's Body Wash, CoffeeMate Powder Singles, CoffeeMate Powder French Vanilla Singles, Bisquick Family Sized Shake and Pour Pancakes Mix, Kikkoman Teryaki, Kikkoman Soy Sauce, 4 Packs of Ortega Taco etc Seasoning, Oreo Snack Sack (Family Size), Chips Ahoy Snack Sack (Family Size), a Full Sized A&D Ointment, and Super Cute Baby Socks (pink pirate ones!)

My Out of Pocket for this trip was $69.34. I saved $42.82 in coupons, etc.  My weekly budget is $120.  I bought 56 items (one of which was a $10 stroller!!!).  I used 29 coupons.  I saved a little more than 38% off my total using coupons this week at Target.  Were I to save $42.82 every week, I would save $2226.64  just in weekly groceries/necessities coupons. Keep in mind that this budget includes items such as DVDs, Gifts, some Clothes, and even my new Stroller. Also, I saved 50.66 off my weekly budget by looking for the deals that didn't necessarily need a coupon.  That savings adds another $2634.32 annually if I can keep that trend up!  That is a total of  $4860.96 projected savings for the year this year if I keep this trend going. Not bad for 3 hrs a week!! It really all adds up and makes a big difference!

*when I say I got Paid to Own an item, in this posting's case, it means that instead of undervaluing my coupon, the cashier just accepted my coupons at face value. Usually, if it is a 97c item and you have $1 off, they will override the coupon to be 97c off instead. This time, even though I was honest enough to say "Here's a $2 off, but it was $1.97", they accepted the coupon, or the computer automatically took the full value off anyway.  Thus, giving me a discount greater than the cost of the item it was being used for.  This isn't always the case, so don't get too excited. Always know your store's coupon policy and always know what the fine print and exclusions on the coupons are.  My fave managers were working today and I heart them! They know I am honest and usually take my beeping coupons no problem!