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1/31/2014

How To Save Money at Target with Cartwheel


Do you love shopping at Target?  I know, who doesn't right?  Now there are even more reasons to love Target because they are giving you even more ways to save money!




Target Cartwheel is a new spin on savings from Target.  Using your desktop, tablet, or app, you browse the over 700 offers that are available through Cartwheel.  You have 10 spots to fill, which means you are able to use up to 10 offers at one time.  How do you find which offer cards you want to use?  You can browse for offers by department or you can browse collections of offers.  Collections are like browsing by themes.  Right now there is a collection for Game Day Deals to help you get ready for the Super Bowl and one for Valentine's Day savings, just to name a few.  

One of my favorite ways to find deals is to use the Cartwheel app right in the store.  When I find something I want to buy, I scan the barcode and Cartwheel finds any available offer for me and will take you right to the offer code you need to use.




My second favorite way to find offers is to check out what my friends are adding to their Cartwheel.  If you sign up using your Facebook login,  you can see the offer cards that your friends add and use in the store.  This way you will know about the great deals they are finding and still have time to use them yourself!  




If you are adding an offer you want to keep private, either because you don't want the whole world to know you are buying new bras or because your purchase is a gift for one of your Facebook friends, it is super easy to make that offer private.  You just click the lock icon on the bottom left of the offer before you add it and it will add the offer privately.




If you don't want any of your offers shared, you can easily manage that in the privacy settings in Cartwheel or register for Target Cartwheel using your Target.com login instead.


Although you start out with 10 spots, you can earn more spots when you earn badges.  Badges can be earned by saving money, the more you save with Cartwheel the more spots open up.  You can also earn badges by interacting with Cartwheel.  I have a badge I earned just from using Cartwheel at Target the first time, one from adding an offer card from a Collection, another for having a Facebook friend join Cartwheel, and another for adding an offer card from a friends Cartwheel.




Once you have all of your spots filled, Cartwheel generates a single barcode for you to use.  One scan and all of your discounts are taken off your total at the register.  And you can use your same list over again or make a new one the next time you shop.  Now if you are a real Target fanatic, you should know you can only scan your Cartwheel barcode 6 times a day!  And someone might want to plan an intervention.  

So, now that you know how to use Target Cartwheel to save money at Target, it is time to go shopping!  And to make shopping at Target even more fun, leave me a comment letting me know about your favorite way to find offers on Cartwheel and you will be entered to win a $1,000 Target GiftCard®!

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115 comments:

Denise said...

I LOVE TARGET CARTWHEEL. I use it all the time.

Unknown said...

I've heard really good things about this! I downloaded the app last week, but haven't used it yet. Target has some great things for Valentine's Day!

Ashley
www.thepaperpinata.blogspot.com

Ashlee said...

I use the cartwheel app All. The. Time. I love it. I search by brand too when shopping

Northern Mama from the South said...

I use Cartwheel all the time! I like to plan ahead and look for things as I make my list, but its not uncommon for me to search for things as I had them to my cart. It's so super EASY!

Unknown said...

Browsing all the offers! I love cartwheel! Used it today!

MomMaven said...

I used Cartwheel for the first time yesterday! I saved money on stuff in the One Spot!

MomMaven said...

https://twitter.com/MomMaven/status/429611368359030784

Paper Issues said...

I love Cartwheel!!! I use it every time I am in the store! I also tell others about it while I am shopping! I'm a Savings Pusher!!!

Maggie @ Vittles and Bits said...

I am completely OBSESSED with Cartwheel (due to the fact that I am completely obsessed with Target, haha) I tell everyone about it, best app ever.

Hildie said...

I used Cartwheel to buy Christmas lights for 50% off. I needed 12 packs of white 300 string lights (decorating the Chapel!) and had to go to five Targets and get two people to sign up for cartwheel so I could use their codes. But I got all my lights! I keep forgetting to check cartwheel lately. Need to step it up!

Unknown said...

I set up my list of things I like and buy and watch for discounts and sales of these items when i am in store.

Unknown said...

tweet-https://twitter.com/LuLu_Brown24/status/429646276401971200

Annie said...

https://twitter.com/annie_wilkins/status/429651555013255168

Annie said...

I downloaded it and hadn't used it yet! Now I'm going to! Woot woot Target!

Elena said...

I have not used it yet, but I am excited to try it

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Elena said...

https://twitter.com/ElenaIstomina/status/429667008620150784

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Kim said...

I've never used the cartwheel app since I wasn't comfortable having it linked to my Facebook account and having everyone know what I'm purchasing (TMI if you ask me). But now after reading your post, I am happy to know I can make those things private. I'm sure browsing the target app while walking my dog will be a quick way to save some money at my favorite store. I'm downloading it now!

Megan said...

Wow, what a great app! I like that you can scan the barcode of the item you want to buy. That way if you're just buying the essentials you can just scan it and save on stuff you need.

BethElderton said...

I haven't tried Cartwheel,yet,but I would love to be able to easily combine the discounts and coupons.

BethElderton said...

https://twitter.com/mbm218/status/429727050199334913

Unknown said...

I have not used it, but what excites me is finding deals with the app while in the store. sweepmorey at gmail dot com

Kia89 said...

I haven't used this app yet, but I will.
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Tammigirl said...

I haven't used the app yet, but I will have fun using it both before and during my next shopping trip in a few days.

d schmidt said...

I like to shop by category, its so easy to use and I love that you can scan the savings!
mummytotwoboys@yahoo.com

d schmidt said...

Tweeted
https://twitter.com/mummytotwoboys1/status/429781618891321344
mummytotwoboys@yahoo.com

Natalie said...

I use it all the time and regularly update cartwheel.

Whitney said...
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Whitney said...

I love using Cartwheel to get good deals on clothes.
walindeman at gmail dot com

Whitney said...

I tweeted:
https://twitter.com/WhitSweeps/status/429792593623265280

GANDORF57 said...

Better prices on snacks!

Stephanie said...

Only just learned about cartwheel so going to use now but would use for all my Target shopping, especially my 2 favorite brands - Seventh Generation and CA Baby
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erika said...

Love Cartwheel! The search feature is awesome. I use coupons all the time, and it saves our family lots of money. I like using it on clothes, baby things, groceries- everything! If I won, I'd love to buy furniture/home decor.

chambanachik(at)gmail(dot)com

HilLesha O'Nan said...

I have never tried it before, but thank you for bringing it to my attention! I'll definitely check it out. :)


lesha@tothemotherhood.com

Unknown said...

I love browsing what my friends have added to Cartwheel! Gives me great ideas!

stOOpidgErL said...

I love using the Cartwheel app to save money on clothes for the whole family.

SIMPLESEW said...

Since my husband does alot of shopping I downloaded the app keep it open for him because he is a sales person and works in out of stores all day, he will know the sales. but its time to update a phone of his own to save us money.

Unknown said...

I love shopping at Target, you can get good deals there.

Tamar said...

Well I have never used Cartwheel before but I would use it for storage bins, clothes, housewares, and much more.
tamarsweeps-at-gmail-dot-com

julis55 said...

I used Cartwheel for the first time yesterday. It is so easy to browse the offers.

Janice said...

I've never use Cartwheel but I'm looking forward to downloading the app, I like how there are over 700 coupons/offers.
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Janice said...

https://twitter.com/disneyfan40/status/430068602050322432
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Unknown said...

I haven't download the app yet - not sure if I will.

Unknown said...

https://twitter.com/cnebulosus/status/430080511675879424

The Fam said...

I downloaded this a few days ago but haven't been to Target yet! really like the alerts!

shannoncarman at yahoo dot com

The Fam said...

https://twitter.com/channynn/status/430090717302505472

I tweeted too!

shannoncarman at yahoo dot com

Kristina A said...

I love the cartwheel app! I use it all the time now!

Denise S. said...

I don't have a device that uses apps. I love finding home decor items at Target.
lazybones344 at gmail dot com

Dwayne Berry said...

I have not tried Cartwheel

Dwayne Berry said...

I have not tried Cartwheel

Unknown said...

My favorite way to find offers on Cartwheel is to scan the bar code in the store. Thanks for the giveaway!

Crystal F said...

I'm just now hearing about it but will be looking into it. It sounds awesome. Thank you!
crystalfaulkner2000 at yahoo dot com

Anonymous said...

I only heard about Cartwheel a few days ago so I don't have a clue if I'll even use it.

Heavensangel2387 said...

I downloaded the app and have not tried it yet. I will be using it this week for grocery shopping!
Thank you
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Heavensangel2387 said...

tweet
https://twitter.com/heavensangel238/status/430164387341426688
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mullin77 said...

I have not used Cartwheel but I would like to.

Anastasia said...

I would love to try this! I think my favorite way to find offers would be scanning the barcodes while I'm in store :) Especially if I already have coupons for those products. I'd also love the Facebook connection and being able to see what deals my friends have found :0
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Anastasia said...

Tweeted :) - https://twitter.com/Enter_Now/status/430231100300877824

latanya t said...

I have not used it yet

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latanya t said...

https://twitter.com/sweetums82/status/430431989783474176

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msrodeobrat said...

I haven't used cartwheel yet, but I think the best thing for me will be searching while in the store and find something I need or scanning items to see if a discount is offered
addictedtorodeo at gmail dot com

Unknown said...

i haven't tried cartwheel yet, but my favorite way to find deals would be to scan the items at the store
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Just the 6 of us! said...

I'm downloading the app now!

Just the 6 of us! said...

6polkadots @ gmail dot com

smilekisses said...

I have never tried this app, but seems like everyone loves it.

smilekisses said...

https://twitter.com/smilekisses/status/430972245591089152

Unknown said...

I LOOOVE the target cartwheel app. It's one of the things that keeps me coming back to their stores. Great post!

Aleksandra Nearing said...

I could use the 20% off bedding discount!
aleksnearing gmail com

Cori Westphal said...

I've downloaded the app, but haven't really used it yet. But I like that you can search by department so I can look only where I'm interested in finding something!

coriwestphal at msn dot com

Cori Westphal said...

Tweet: https://twitter.com/coriwestphal/status/432586555824148480

coriwestphal at msn dot com

Vel Criste said...

Thank for the info on TARGET CARTWHEEL!!!!! Definitely checking it out!

Vel Criste said...

Tweeted about it Lorie!https://twitter.com/velcriste/status/432677740068626432

Anonymous said...

If I had the app, I would use it to save money on clothes and groceries.

ragamuffinbeauties said...

I like the scanning feature, keeps me from buying all the things and just saving a little on what I already budgeted to buy.

Kimberley Meier said...

I like how you can scan barcodes to see if there is a deal!

Kimberley Meier
momof3chaos at gmail dot com

Kimberley Meier said...

Tweeted: https://twitter.com/MRSMEIER5627/status/433519844898516993

Kimberley Meier
momof3chaos at gmail dot com

Unknown said...

I haven't tried the app but i would like to use it on home decor.

mkjmc said...

I haven't had a chance to use it yet

mkjmc said...

https://twitter.com/mkjmc/status/434078878441549824
kathypersons@Yahoo.com

April said...

I haven't used it yet, but I cant wait to try it!

April said...

Tweeted it!

https://twitter.com/AngelsHomestead/status/434649569419223040

kjasus said...

i use cartwheel all the time at target!!!

kjasus said...

https://twitter.com/raggammuffin/status/434705249215868930

k11haugo said...

I love Cartwheel!! I use it all the time.

Unknown said...

I havent tried it before, its new to me, would love to win.

Kerry said...

The bar code for sure!
nuthouse(at)centurytel(dot)net

rachel said...

I like to look by discount level -- can find some great stuff!

Becca said...

I haven't tried the app yet but it sounds like you can look on your computer instead of your phone...I will probably do that. sbcashortie at hotmail dot com

Anonymous said...

Oh man this app is so cool! I got it today and used it this afternoon. Love that I can scan barcodes to check for deals.

wigget said...

like the Mossimo Supply Co. Yoga Pants

MichelleS said...

I search for what we are in need of; I don't buy something just bc there's a Cartwheel coupon for it.

MaryB said...

I have never used Cartwheel but obviously I need to start!

Betty Roberts said...

I like to browse most popular or by specific item! angelgenius(at)yahoo(dot)com

Betty Roberts said...

tweeted https://twitter.com/angelgenius27/status/437783431875813376 angelgenius(at)yahoo(dot)com

Jennie said...

I have the Cartwheel app on my phone but tend to browse it more on my laptop at home! I have definitely saved some $$.

cowboyswife said...

I would love to use this to save money but I do not have a smartphone

Erica C. said...

I like that I can find deals on the app while I'm in the store.

Chrysta said...

Thanks for the giveaway opportunity! I LOVE Target for their cute and quality products and the opportunity to save in so many ways (Cartwheel, manufacturer coupons + Target coupons, gift card offers).

sonyamorris (Sonya Morris) said...

I haven't used it yet but I love the coupon for 10% of up & up items storewide. That will be great when I purchase diapers and my other favorites at Target! sonyadmorris@gmail.com

sonyamorris (Sonya Morris) said...

Link to tweet:
https://twitter.com/catholicfanatic/status/438882111664046080
Thank you :) sonyadmorris@gmail.com

Heather H said...

I haven't used Cartwheel yet, but I'm so excited to get started!

Anonymous said...

I have not used it yet, but look forward to being able to scan things to see if coupons are available

Anonymous said...

https://twitter.com/ardy22/status/438940132247220225

Terri said...

I think the best to find deals on Cartwheel is to scan the barcode of the item you are interested in so you can see if there are any deals on it. super simple!

tina reynolds said...

I scan everything I put in the cart and scan things I like too see if they have a deal/discount on them. This past weekend at least half of what was in my cart had a cartwheel coupon

tina reynolds said...

https://twitter.com/eaglesforjack/status/439406019429404673

clynsg said...

Haven't used Cartwheel so can't give you any favorite ways to use it to find bargains. Might try it though.

Unknown said...

I haven't tried Cartwheel yet but I will try it! Hopefully I will be able to stack my coupons like it says!

Unknown said...

https://twitter.com/wikichoco/status/439418721501605888

Lisa said...

I have never used cartwheel but I will def check this out to save more money!

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Unknown said...

By browsing all the offers!

wannabe healthy mom said...

I love Target! I have the app, but am still figuring out how to use it. This post was extremely helpful!

wannabe healthy mom said...

https://twitter.com/sethrush/status/439514734837370881

mail4rosey said...

Tweet:https://twitter.com/mail4rosey/status/439518118814429184

a_ski25 said...

I haven't used the app yet.

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cman said...

I don't have it. How about the scanning of items?