"Follow Me Monday": Target Shopping!
It’s Monday and that means my fourth edition of “Follow Me Monday”! Today I’m going to discuss Target shopping! I’ve had lots of Target requests , so I hope you all enjoy the video and get something out of it!
Target can be a great store to shop at if you know what you’re doing and with that I mean–know how to use your coupons correctly, know what to look for while shopping and know that it’s OK to stick up for yourself! Hopefully this video will show you how to become a confident and fearless Target shopper!:)
Before watching the video, you may want to read through these Target tips! I do go over most of this in the video, but I also wanted to write some of this down for those of you that may have a hard time hearing me.
Target Tips:
- Always bring the Target corporate coupon policy with you when shopping! If you have any problems with your coupons being accepted, just hand over their coupon policy. This will most likely resolve the issues!
- Target also has in-store coupons that you can pair up with manufacturer coupons for even more savings! You can print these from the Target site or from here or from the Target kiosk in-stores (I show you how to do this in the video).
- Make sure to always hand over all your manufacturer coupons first–before Target store coupons. This will help with less coupon beepage–which us couponers try to avoid at all costs!:)
- When shopping keep your eyes peeled for red clearance stickers, peelie and tearpad coupons, price cuts and other discounts! Usually combining these type of sales with coupons will result in some sweet deals!
- Another promotion to look for while shopping and in the weekly ads are Target Gift Card deals! These gift card promotions may be weekly, monthly or even longer than that. You can find out about these by either flipping through the weekly ad (some are not advertised) or looking for signs in-stores! One gift card promotion that is currently running is on Kellogg’s FiberPlus Antioxidant Bars–buy 4 boxes and get a $5 Target gift card! All you need to do is purchase 4 boxes, use coupons if you have any, and after all 4 boxes have scanned, the cash register will alert the cashier to hand you a $5 Target gift card. You won’t be able to use it on that purchase, but you can use the gift card on future purchases. Another great thing, is that unlike Register Rewards, you can keep “rolling” the same gift card deals over and over again! This helps to lower your out of pocket expense!
- Finally, remember that you are doing nothing wrong! If you get a grouchy cashier, just ignore them and smile… you’re obviously in a better place and they most likely want to be where you are!:)
Now for the video:
**If you don’t see the video, then click here to watch it!
I LOVE these videos that you’re doing – they are wonderful and inspiring. Thank you for making Mondays so much fun online!! 🙂
I’m glad you’ve inspired so many to try or re-try Target. I’ll be honest that after a couple really bad experiences (including young male cashiers even!), I’m still a little too scared to try again. I just hate being humiliated, and figure it’s not worth it to get so bruised, so I go elsewhere now except for the pharmacy. But maybe, just maybe I’ll try again 🙂
You are so cute! This was helpful to watch; thanks!
I love it when Target has coupons that I can stack! I went last night and did the Purina Cat/Dog food deal and the fancy feast appetizers. I went to the register and I bought 14 bags of food and 20 fancy feast appetizers. My total before coupons was 90.25. After coupons I paid 4.35. Three ladies behind me were in awe! I have 2 cats, but due to a medical condition I have to buy the prescription food..so all of this is going to my local shelter. It feels good giving to animals as well as humans!
Yes-is my opinion as to if it is wrong to take a peelie from a product–even if you are going to buy that same product at another store. It is stealing. It is wrong.
I agree with Julie! If you are going to buy the product and you see the peelie..sweet! But if you see it and take it without buying it, that is wrong. I don’t know how many times I have found products that had peelies, and they were all gone. The worst is the glade candle tins! I would pull them out when I was buying them. I don’t know if I could call it stealing, but you are stealing a deal from someone that will be buying the item the coupon was taken from.
I loved this one…I only shop at Target and never knew you could print coupons there!!! When I shop with a lot of coupons I go around 9 pm before closing on Monday’s when my Super Target is re-stocked…usually they want to get out of the store and there are not a lot of people shopping. I have a favorite lady who “doesn’t want to pack my (reuseable) bags to heavy” so I get more of a discount! $.5 off per bag!
I too have never had a problem with Target & coupons…I think it could be a regional thing.
Thank you for taking the time every day to help others Collin. You help so many people and we appreciate the effort and time it takes to blog all of the deals and make these videos. Again – THANK YOU!
Does anyone know if Target accepts expired coupons? They used to but lately I have had a few that were denied. It does not say in their couppon policy.
https://buzz.kelloggsfiberplus.com/buzz.aspx
heres a coupon for 75 cents off the bars 🙂 i believe those are the right ones.
I CANNOT hear the videos, at all. Just a word here and there every so often and I am putting my ear up to the speakers on my computer, HELP! 🙂 I want to know what all you are saying, but I can’t hear it on this link or youtube. Funny thing, usually youtube is fine. Do you think there is anyway you could maybe talk a little more closely to the recorder or hold it maybe if it is small and you can still do your stuff? 🙂 Thanks, I know, a big request, but I honestly can’t hear all the great things you are trying to convey on the Follow Me Mondays. 🙁 Thanks so much.
I just now got the chance to watch this and I always look forward to them!
I have to say that I think that this one is my favorite so far, but all are great.
You are so cute and you make it look fun, which is encouraging to others 🙂
Thank You and the camera person for their time!
Here is what I say to couponing, peelies, etc. Do what you feel is right. Don’t ask others just follow your heart. I do know that over 90% of the peelies get thrown away because most people don’t coupon like we do. 4 billion coupons are printed each year less than 1% are actually redeemed. If your family is struggling to put food on the table and you see a peelie that will help. Use your own judgment. I know some people won’t like this but hard times call for hard decisions. Now going through and peeling them off all the products just to have coupons seems like a waste.
Collin I love your videos and blog. You are doing a great job!!
Thank you so much! You are a huge help!! This video- your trip to Target was my fave! Target is where I go most of the time for toys, etc.. thanks again!
that was awesome. i learned a few new things. thank you!
I found it interesting that so many people prefer to go to a young male cashier. My 21 year old son’s close friend that used to work at Target said he hates couponers as it is extra work to check every detail on the coupon to make sure it is exact.Because of that I have shyed away from the young men and look for smiling young girls. I guess he must have been one of the few to be a coupon nazi.
You have given me so many helpful tips for Target like the little items up front that week after week I pass right by also you turned me on to trial size items. You are an answer to prayer. God bless you sister couponer.
I found it interesting that so many people prefer to go to a young male cashier. My 21 year old son’s close friend that used to work at Target said he hates couponers as it is extra work to check every detail on the coupon to make sure it is exact.Because of that I have shyed away from the young men and look for smiling young girls. I guess he must have been one of the few to be a coupon nazi.
You have given me so many helpful tips for Target like the little items up front that week after week I pass right by also you turned me on to trial size items. You are an answer to prayer. God bless you sister couponer.
Thank you so much for taking the time to do this for us! I am just starting out and your site and these videos have been extremely helpful! thanks again! I appreciate all your help!
Thanks so much! I enjoyed watching this so much! 😉
I am researching on how to start Q’s since many of my friends is doing a great job but most importantly saving. After reading all the comments im still excited but now a little fear since many has had some bad experiences with target and so on lol. Thanks Collin i have now become a huge fan of your blog and will read more to make sure i understand before i start Q away.
I have to tell you this was an awesome video, and i am a cashier at target. I do like the fact that you showed that the price scanners tel you just about everything about a product because most people dont know that, when guess are aware of what they are getting it makes everyone happier. Also, a lot of targets now ave the coupon policy posted at every register so that guests are aware that sacking coupons are ok. Not to mention that target also is matching advertised prices now.
Collin, or anyone ( 🙂 ) Do you know if you can just print the ad (Walgreens for instance that has Chex on sale right now for 2/$3 and that is good enough or do I need to actually stop by Wal-greens on the way and grab their ad? For some reason, this past Sunday all I got in my circular (news. Sunday one that is) was a Target ad and a sleeve for Academy sports I believe. I was like, ‘where is the CVS and other stores ads at?’ So, this would help. Thanks!
I believe the only coupons that you can print are the current weeks, so be prepared and only wait to print those that are current. Also, Mom who Saves, I understand you wanting to not “rip off the company.” But, Target is going to get the full value of that coupon whether or not you do. So you aren’t saving the manufacturer any money, you are however enabling Target to profit off of you using one. I, personally, have no problem using the overage myself. Target should be grateful that I choose to use my coupons there and am purchasing more because of the possibility of overage. I won’t be upset with a cashier when they want to adjust the price though, I am just grateful when I do get the overage. I always have enough in my cart to absorb the overage, so they are getting me to spend more! Always remember that coupons are a form of payment, they still get paid, I think even us couponers forget that sometimes!
I went in to a target in ca and the manager would not take my coupons. Can i use one coupon per item.
Thank you for listing your cliff notes before the video. I’m one of those who would have trouble understanding the video.. very thoughtful 🙂 Mark
i am just now getting started with all this coupon stuff. i really appreciate “follow me monday”. this lady was really helpful. i had acutally got to where i hate to shop. now i’m looking forward to my next shopping trip. whats the deal with the $5.00 gift card promotion that i heard her mention?
thanks again.
Can someone PlEASE tell me where I can find the Hasbro travel game coupon?!?!?! Thank You!!!
Wow,… thank you so much for posting these videos… it’s sort of scary when you go shopping like this the first few times and a lot of times cashiers look at you like you have 3 eyes or something lol… loved your suggestion about checking out with the right cashier. i’ll have to do that from now on. Thank you for all you do.
Dadgummit. I went to Target today and was so excited about printing 3 coupons from the kiosk. The kiosk at this Target didn’t “support that action”. So, no coupons for me. I was so bummed. Oh well, all the other advice has been awesome! Thanks for all your hard work.
Denise
So fun Collin….love the “i suggest young guys, or someone who’s smiling….”
classic LOL
Great blog. I would LOVE to take advantage but a lot of the coupon downloader sites contain viruses. I’ve used them in the past and had this personally, plus my father is in the computer repair business and 90% of the time he cleans viruses off computers — there is one or more coupon sites. Any way to get online coupons without downloading???
Today I tried the trial size section but could not find anything I had coupons for. Since I just started collecting coupons this week, I’m sure over time I’ll get more than allow me to buy “Trial Size” for free.
I did get my Kids Crest Toothpaste for free with 26c overage 🙂