I like to joke that Target has a cover charge. It doesn’t matter what’s on that list of yours, when you walk in those doors you know you aren’t getting out of there for at least $50, right? There’s just TOO MUCH GOOD STUFF!
When I was approached by BlogHer to try out Target’s Cartwheel program because it promised to help me save money shopping with ease, I was dubious at best. I am usually pretty underwhelmed by coupon programs and websites because I buy a lot of fresh food — and no one really gives away coupons for broccoli, you know?
But I buy all kinds of stuff at Target, not just groceries, so I figured it was worth checking things out. Also, I know a lot of you are not only bargain shoppers but die-hard Target lovers like myself, so if you hadn’t heard of Cartwheel I thought this could be useful. And you know I only like accepting sponsorship opportunities that interest me or might be useful to you! Cartwheel is basically a coupon program to help you save money on stuff you already buy, so I’m going to run down a few basics and then tell you what I thought. And then of course at the bottom is a super awesome GIVEAWAY. Seriously, I’d like to enter myself!
Cartwheel Basics
* There are more than 700 offers (coupons) in Cartwheel (and for the record, they can only be used on in-store purchases, not online)
* Cartwheel can be used on your desktop, tablet, mobile web or iPhone and Droid apps.
* If you use the app, you can scan any barcode in store to see if that item has a Cartwheel offer on it.
* If you use your Facebook login to sign up with Cartwheel (which is what I did, but you can also just sign up with email) you can see what offers your friends have on their Cartwheel lists. (Worth nothing: If you want to use your Facebook login, but do not want your Cartwheel activity posted to Facebook you can manage that by not allowing Facebook to post on your behalf during the authentication process.) Also, you can add any offer to your list as “private.” (Because Facebook doesn’t need to know you saved $1.00 on your tampons, AMIRIGHT?)
* You can stack manufacturers’ coupons on top of Cartwheel savings.
My Thoughts
So first things first, it can be a little overwhelming. The first time I logged in I was in the store on my iPhone and there was A LOT of data and coupon offers to sift through and I just shut it down. But the second time I opened it I was at home, on our office computer and everything just made so much more sense! I would definitely recommend setting aside some time BEFORE you head into the store.
When I finally did that, I was really impressed that there were a lot of offers for things I already buy — which I LOVE. I’m used to coupon sites having a bunch of crap I don’t buy. There were even coupons for Applegate Farms deli meats — so like, actual grocery items that I wouldn’t usually even shop for at Target but when I priced compared, were a GREAT deal.
The entire website is sort of game like in that you add more potential space for offers by “unlocking” badges and to be honest, all of that is a little too much for me to keep up on. But the last time I was there I did use the scan function to see if there were Cartwheel deals on things that I had brought coupons for and I scored on a few! The bottom line though is that the Cartwheel app is FREE and you could save a few bucks! So why not I say? 🙂
The Giveaway
Today’s giveaway is just about the best giveaway I could imagine: a $1,000 Target GiftCard®.
Yes, you read that correctly: ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS.
All you need to do to enter is to answer the following: What is one impulse purchase you’d love to see available in Cartwheel?
Tell me in the comments to be entered to win!
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I’d love to see an offer on workout clothes! Those are always an impulse buy for me.
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Wow! This is an amazing giveaway, Holly! I would love to see a coupon for sunglasses. One of my 3 kids is always breaking my sunglasses and I usually replace them at Target. Also, this app looks awesome and I can’t wait to use it.
I’d like to see toilet paper on the app.
Essie or OPI nail polish… I literally cannot walk by those displays without throwing one or two in my cart.
Jewelery!
I’m a sucker for fancy candy bars! A cartwheel bargain would make that impulse buy even easier!
Enjoy Life Chocolate Chips (for some reason they are always on clearance at the Target we go to) or dog items!
I would say that probably about 60% of what I buy at Target is an impulse purchase, totally relate to your cover charge description (gonna have to start using that!). But, the seasonal items always get me, I’d love to use a coupon on those!! Thanks for the head’s up on this app, I am gonna have to test it out.
I have only played around with Cartwheel a little bit. I’d like to see some deals on workout clothing as I’m lacking in that department and just started exercising regularly again! What an exciting giveaway. Eeeep!
This is amazing! I’d have to say nail polish – I love the Essie polishes but can’t always justify the expense since I don’t even paint my nails all that often. But such pretty colors!
Sodastream tanks! I should really have a second one, but I really cannot justify it!
Essie Nailpolish
Shoes, shoes, and shoes!
What a fun giveaway! I’d love to see a deal on Nate Berkus everything! 🙂
First I have fallen in love with Cartwheel – being able to scan the bar code and see offers is the best part! That way I don’t have to sift through all the offers before I go. I would love to see a blanket make-up discount – that is probably my most impulse-y purchase.
Yay for Target giveaways. Agreed with everyone else that a coupon for high end nail polish would be awesome (OPI, Essie, etc). Not that I need any more. I think I’m at close to 100 bottles…oy
https://twitter.com/painfreekitchen/status/430734042200166401
Would love to see deals on make up stuff or workout clothes!
If I could see a Cartwheel offer for Champion sports bras, I would be ecstatic – these are my go-to CrossFit boulder holders! Thanks for hosting.
My impulse purchase is toddler clothes. My daughter really does not need another another sparkley pink t-shirt, but I can’t help myself.
I love cartwheel.. I’d love to see more appliances offered, like the Kitchen Aide
https://twitter.com/JNPSeniors/status/430744372787703808
I’d love to see one for their C9 line of workout clothes! Seriously those clothes are the BEST and they are priced really well compared to outrageous Lululemon and Athleta!
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I would love a coupon for their Champion sports bras! Seriously my favorite ever.
I second Essie nail polishes! Or sunglasses. Or tights! All things I can’t seem to say no to. 🙂
I love Cartwheel! Hmm…they pretty much discount everything, so I dunno. Lindor truffles?
I would love to see more Cartwheel offers on makeup and general clothing.
Dresses! I live and breathe in dresses. It doesn’t matter the season, I have a dress for it. And Target always has super cute ones!
I second the Essie nail polishes. Or beauty products in general. Workout clothes too!
My impulse buy would be nail polish!
Workout clothes! I check out the workout section every time I am in Target and I always end up leaving with something.
I love Target. It’s my go to store. Love the champion brand yoga pants. Can always use a coupon for those. Thanks for the chance to win. Love your blog Holly! Keep up the good work.
BROWNIES. Or other junk food. And lots and lots of gum.
Tweeted! https://twitter.com/rachael2019/status/430774430839898113
A coupon for rawhide bones for our dogs-from a safe manufacturer.
ALL OF THE MAGAZINES! I never get out of there without “accidentally” throwing a shiny new magazine on top. What’s $4.99 on top of the $80 minimum I always spend? 🙂
Makeup, of course. Specifically sonia kashuk stuff, I can’t get enough!
I’m a total sucker for cute table setting pieces like salt and pepper shakers, cute bowls, you know what I mean? I have curbed my impulse buying of them but if they showed up on the APP, no holds barred.
I would love to have coupons on furniture, home accessories and decor.
Lipstick! My ultimate impulse buy and I would love a coupon!
I would love to see a coupon for toddler clothes!
Makeup or books are usually my impulse buys. Mostly makeup though.
Books! My total impulse buy!
A huge area rug! Their home accessories are the best!
https://twitter.com/channynn/status/430804026418937857
I would love a coupon for nail polish or makeup!
Bedding – ya know sheets and blankets and the stuff I always look at and then go….ooo that’s kinda pricey!
Id love to see more home decor on the app! I always get sucked into the wall hangings and mirrors 🙂
cartwheel deal on home accessories! (especially their holiday themed kitchen towels! love those!)
They seem to have everything. I most often impulse purchase workout clothes (and maybe those new compression socks in the mens dept.?) or Nate Berkus/Threshold items.
Ha! I am totally using the phrase “cover charge” when shopping at Target from now on! One impulse buy that I would like to see on Cartwheel deal on pajamas and lounge wear.
Lip gloss, for sure! Can’t leave Tar-jay without it!
I LOVE the Cartwheel App. In fact, I have started using it in conjunction with other “payback”-apps and coupons and it’s so worthwhile. Sure, it involves a little bit of planning, but it’s a fun reward when you score a really good deal!
I’d love to see more coffee and stationary deals on Cartwheel. And, you know, everything else 😉
I’d love to see coupons for books. I read a lot!
Clothes for my daughter – I can’t help buying her something cute that I see!
$1000?? Oh, my. How about a Cartwheel on that squirrel cookie jar in the kitchen Threshold section? I’ve wanted him for a while!
Oh, I love me some Target – and have gone a bit nuts using my Cartwheel app. I usually spend it on diapers and cleaning products (lame!), so it’d be fun to get a discount on their housewares items (cute plates/mugs/dishtowels/you know). Thanks for the chance to win. 🙂
https://twitter.com/jimaro/status/430903134970327042
Weird, but I have a thing for bedding and would love to see an impulse deal on sheets! They are my favorite 🙂
Target is a great place to shop and to save money.
Predictably, I’d love to see pet supplies – like dog beds – show up with a coupon. That would be great. Most of my impulse buys are pet-related. Or sheets, for me of course. Love new sheets. 🙂
A thousand dollars at Target? My heart is racing. That’s like…almost a whole cart’s worth of impulse buys! *laugh* I love Target, and have been impressed with the Cartwheel app, too. I’d like to see them do a big Cartwheel on their Threshold line. Love that stuff!
I’d love to see coupons for office supplies and stationary. I always pick up something random and pretty in this section!
Love, love to buy champion tanks there!
Lindt chocolate are my weakness at Target. That would be great on Cartwheel, which I had not heard of, but will be checking out.
I would love to see more shoes. I can barely walk by without put a pair in my cart.
If I won a $1000 gift card, I’d buy shoes for the whole family. I know it isn’t anything exciting but shoes do cost a lot and with growing boys to clothe, it would help. Thank you!
If I won a $1000 gift card to Target I would 1)cry, and then 2) buy a new wardrobe!
Magazines at checkout! They are SUCH a weakness, and I work for a company where I get 30% off magazines!
https://twitter.com/BeatUpRoadSign/status/431145240473260034
More offers on make-up!
I would love to see a great cartwheel deal on pepsi or coke, dining room tables, and ice cream!
I would love to see deals on clothing and toiletries!
Gym clothes! Specifically the Champion sports bras. I grab one every time I see a new color or pattern.
I would like to see deals on shoes.
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I wouldn’t mind see more deals on the foods
I would love to see some Burt’s bees products. Especially in the winter I’m grabbing more lip balm and lotion.
My impulse purchase would be ~any~ of the nail polishes. 🙂
I would love to see tv’s
I always love it when home decor stuff is on Cartwheel.
Would like to see a special on their electronics like Tablets
https://twitter.com/ardy22/status/431443111001088000
looks great
Would love to see coupons for the Champion Premium line! Also, more coupons for fresh food is ALWAYS a plus. 🙂
An impulse purchase I’d love to see in Cartwheel is Granola Bars!
Maybe pistachios – I see them everywhere and they always look delicious!
Valentine candy
https://twitter.com/mkjmc/status/431517997279105025
I would have to say stationary and pens. Love ’em. Don’t need ’em. Would buy ’em with a coupon though!
I would love to see coupons for furniture at Target.
Workout clothes for sure!
new storage cube for the family room
If they have discounts on shoes or workout clothes, that would definitely entice me to purchase some. Those are my weaknesses at Target.
Workout clothing or shoes!
Wow, this is crazy! Thanks, Holly. I would definitely use coupons for active wear, sports bras, and underwear. Sexy!
I always impulse buy funky colors of tights. But more practically speaking, I’d love to see coupons for sparkling water because we got through an insane amount of it.
https://twitter.com/MichelleLewis66/status/432225079535992833
Kids clothes! 🙂 The kids always need clothes as it is, but when I’m walking buy and see a super cute dress for my daughter, I totally impulse buy it! So being able to save on it at the same time would be fantastic 🙂
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I would like to see Twix Peanut Butter on the Cartwheel as they are one of my favorite impulse items.
Snacks!
I could use the 20% off bedding discount!
i always impulse buy stuff from the dollar spot, so if there was a discount on all dollar spot items that would be cool
A discounted iPad 😉
I’d like to see the impulse purchase of workout yoga pants
Tweeted: https://twitter.com/rosannepm/status/432576009838157824
I love love love Cartwheel… and make-up discounts are my jam.
https://twitter.com/kakaty/status/432618959842451457
My impulse purchases are on swimsuits
I would love to see book offers!
Nail polish! Lipstick! Pens and cute notepads!
Yoga pants!
I love their housewares! I can’t resist cute mugs.
My impulse purchase would be more likely if there was a coupon for a book or ice cream dessert.
Last time I went to target for diapers and on impulse bought shoes, a coffee mug, 2 bras, clothes for my boys and some fun jewelry.
I second Michelle’s suggestion above: I’d love a coupon for cool tights (or fun socks) especially in the winter, when I wear dresses and tights almost every day! Otherwise I’d probably impulse-buy some of the adorable Threshold interior decorating stuff.
I’d love to see available on Cartwheel clothes and accessories!
Books! I can never control myself when it comes to them.
As I’m usually at Target with my children, my impulse purchase would likely be vodka.
Socks, tights and leggings for sure!
I’d love to see savings on gum & shoes, which always end up in my cart despite never being on the list. 🙂
nail polish as impulse items, for sure!
tweeted: https://twitter.com/freefragments/status/432718835162947587
Essie nail polish! Love Cartwheel.
I would LOVE to see the return of the 25% off the Sutton and Dodge beef tenderloin steaks. Yum!
DVDs!
I’d like to see home decorative items.
Sunglasses! I just have to walk by the display and suddenly HAVE TO HAVE ALL THE SUNGLASSES.
Awesome! I should take your advice and check it out on a real computer because every time I try it on my phone I just give up. Good deals? How about children’s clothing…milk…SCHOOL SNACKS. That’s the big one – school snacks need better deals!
Definitely electronics and nail polish. I love getting new gadgets but nail polish is also my weakness.
https://twitter.com/PersonEight1/status/434594213464797186
pillows!!
Purses—I love purses.
https://twitter.com/smilekisses/status/435496478493007872
Starbucks!! I go to our Target one often.
Shoes, purses and jewelry are usually my impulse buys – so one of those!
like the Mossimo Supply Co. Yoga Pants
Shoes
I would like to see some dog items.
I’d like a deal on any type of lip gloss. I have a big lip product fetish!
One impulse purchase I would like to see on the Cartwheel App is something from the fitness section.
I would say on outdoor furniture!
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i’d love to see the ipad air on the cartwheel
https://twitter.com/raggammuffin/status/438136682106613761
i need to check out my new updated Target and soon i would like to see plus sized clothing added to the app
Impulse buy for me is always jeans.
I’d love more clothes deals!
Gum or candy! 🙂
impulse? probably junk food (that i’m trying to stay away from)
My number one impulse purchase, that I’d love to see on the app, is clothes.
One impulse purchase I’d love to see on Cartwheel would be for things for my kitchen like pretty dish towels and serving dishes.
The one impulse buy I would like to see on the Cartwheel App is Hersheys Kisses, I have a horrible weakness for them. 🙂
I’d love to see deals on Beauty Products!
Any nail polish will do! That is one of my weaknesses!
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Thank you 🙂
Purses 🙂
Kids clothing.. there’s always something new and cute there!