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You do not need to be a mom to read and agree with this post. Did you know there are more than 30 Target stores throughout Metro Detroit? While chances are you’ve found your favorite store(s) and visit certain ones for different things, one thing most ALL women can agree on– we love Target. There’s something for everyone in this big box store.
Here are my Top Ten Reasons Why Every Woman Loves Target:
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Cartwheel, Red Card & Other Deals
Everyone loves a good deal. And you have to love a place that provides an app in which you can keep track of all of the deals you want to grab. Target’s Cartwheel app is simple. You browse according to the offer category {IE Baby, Food, Health, Home, etc.} and “add item” to your cartwheel. While you are limited on the number of deals you can hold at once, if you aren’t going to use an offer for one particular shopping trip, remove and replace it with one that you are. You can also scan product barcodes to see if the items in your shopping cart are on sale. If you don’t have the Red Card, you need to get one. It’s an automatic 5% savings every trip on top of Cartwheel and other coupons. You can link it to your checking account if you don’t want to worry about having another credit card to pay, too.
Did you know that if you bring a reusable bag for your purchases you receive 5 cents off for each bag you use? Sure, it may not seem like a huge savings but every penny counts– plus you’re doing something nice for the environment.
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The Dollar Spot
The people whose job it is to create every store’s layout are no fools. What’s the first thing you see when you walk thru the doors and grab your cart? The Dollar Spot, of course. Sure, you don’t need anything but it doesn’t hurt to browse. I’m not ashamed to admit that {on occasion} I let my son browse, too, and if he’s a good boy for our entire trip, he can pick one thing out of this section to purchase. It sure beats spending $$ in the toy aisle. The Dollar Spot is constantly changing– usually with seasons or holidays– and is a great place to pick up cute decorative items, party accessories, gift wrapping and of course a new iPhone case and/or charger. It’s also perfect for stocking stuffers, Easter baskets and Valentine’s Day bags. {Note: not all items in The Dollar Spot are $1… they’ll get you here!} Don’t forget to check the end caps for extra savings under the Clearance baskets!
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Designer Threads
Need a new bathing suit or maybe a cute top for your date night on Saturday? Target offers some excellent-quality clothes at affordable prices. They also carry many designer brands for less: Lilly Pulitzer, Mossimo, and Liz Lange Maternity to name a few. Rather than heading to department stores, I often find myself at Target browsing through the countless racks of cute clothes. Because of the great Cartwheel deals {see reason #1}, I can often find additional discounts on Target-exclusive brands or seasonal goods {anyone else need a bathing suit for Spring Break?!}.
Additionally, the maternity section at Target is fantastic. They’ve got anything from workout gear, work attire, dresses {and maxis for summer!} for weddings or more formal events and so many great graphic tees.
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Starbucks
Leggings, top knots & coffee: three mom essentials {that you can get at Target!}. Some friends have a ritual to stop by the Starbucks before even heading in for their shopping, some stop on their way out. Either way, having a Starbucks inside Target is one of the most amazing things for moms anywhere. Another great feature- the ability to order your drink and pay for it ahead of time so you don’t have to wait in line with a fussy toddler that is grabbing at any/all things within an arm’s reach.
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Home Decor for Any Style
It doesn’t matter if I’m checking out the newest throw pillows or wall art, Target’s Home section always sucks me in for something I don’t necessarily need. Their plethora of candles is a favorite of my son’s {he’ll take a quick sniff and tell me he doesn’t like that one, repeated about 14 times before we stroll away from that aisle} and I tend to get lost in them as well. Target is no HomeGoods when it comes to knick-knacks that I don’t need, but it’s definitely giving HG a run for it’s money.
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Full Grocery Store
I’ve started to take advantage of the grocery aisles of Target recently. With one less than a mile from my driveway, it’s an easy choice when I need just a gallon of milk and don’t have to fight the crowds at the large grocery chains in the area. Although there are no fresh meat, seafood or bakery counters, Target offers all of your grocery list needs. Looking for bananas? Target has them. What about a bottle of wine for the house-warming party you’re off to tonight? Yep, they have alcohol, too! Don’t forget to hit the candy aisle while you’re there… a family favorite in the Moon household!Another great tip is to shop Target’s Market Pantry line for quality items at a lower cost {and usually greater deals through Cartwheel}. They carry anything from frozen foods & ice cream to dairy, packaged meat, snacks and baking supplies, and are usually significantly cheaper than the mainstream brands.
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Holiday Needs for Every Season
My secret to adding to my holiday decor collection is to shop at Target once the holiday has passed, meaning, after Christmas I hit up Target for the discounted wreaths, rugs, and tree decorations that I’ve been eyeing all season. Most decor/candy/etc. goes on clearance after the big day, but don’t wait too long because other vultures like myself will snag all of the amazing deals.
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Hair & Beauty Trends
Usually my trips to Target are initially for hairspray, makeup remover cloths or cotton balls and I usually end up getting much more than those items. Target’s hair & beauty section, the Up & Up brand in particular, is a great spot for bathroom necessities and are usually discounted even further via Cartwheel. They carry well-known brands like Chi, Con-Air and Sonia Kashuk, as well as Burt’s Bee’s, e.l.f., ESSIE and O.P.I.
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Great Baby & Kids Section
After hitting up The Dollar Spot and ladies’ department, I usually cart my way over to the baby/kids section where I head directly to the clearance racks to see if there’s anything I need {for next season in a larger size}. You can usually find some great deals on clothes, accessories and even outerwear. Last year I snagged an Eddie Bauer winter coat for just $14!
Something that Target does {that I wish more stores did} is offer $20 store gift cards when you purchase two or three boxes of diapers. If you don’t already buy them in bulk or have a service that automatically delivers diapers/wipes to you every month, this is a great deal that they usually rotate between brands every few weeks. When you do the math, the price ends up being close to those bulk purchases and now you’ve got money to spend on something else {you probably don’t need} at Target!
Just like the grocery offerings {see reason #6}, Target has a great variety of baby/toddler food from purees to finger foods and snacks directly across from utensils, plates, bowls and cups you’ll eventually need to restock.
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Clean, Bright Experience
There is nothing worse than walking into a store that is dirty, disorganized or dark. Thankfully, Target is none of these. With the modern upgrades to most of the local stores in Metro Detroit, Target provides a clean, bright and generally welcoming shopping environment. The carts never seem to have trash hidden in the corners and the buckles are usually in good condition. The Target team members can often be found walking around the store in their signature red shirts and khaki pants offering help wherever I go. Maybe I’ve brainwashed my son, but anytime I ask him if he wants to go to Target his face lights up and he grabs his coat to walk out the door. Target truly is the perfect spot for women to shop.
Do you love Target as much as I do or is there another store I should check out in Metro Detroit? Share your comments below!
