This just in from Target: They’re now rewarding you for walking in their doors

Running errands just got a whole lot more lucrative.

This morning, Target let us know they are now rewarding all of us just for walking in their doors. How? They’re partnered with a company called shopkick (it’s a free mobile app that you can get on your iPhone or Android). Once you have the app on your phone, each time you walk into any Target store and open the app, you are rewarded with points (or “kicks” as they’re called).

Here’s how it works: download the free app, and open it as you walk in to any Target.  Shopkick’s location-based technology recognizes that you’ve arrived, and greets you with a gift:  kicks, which show up instantly on your phone.

Once you hit a set number of kicks, you can redeem them for awesome rewards (like Target gift cards!) right on your phone.

Then, you can keep racking up the kicks by using your phone to scan specific product barcodes inside the store.  Along the way, the app offers coupons, discounts and other rewards.

A fun diagram showing how it works, plus more background on the app can be found here, on Target’s online mag, A Bullseye View:http://abullseyeview.com/target-introduces-shopkick-app-to-stores-nationwide/

In celebration of launch, Target is hosting a nationwide launch party, offering you 300 kicks when you walk in today. The party will continue next week with 200-kick walk-ins Friday through Monday.

shopkick is also celebrating with their “Smile and Say ‘Nationwide!”” campaign—all you have to do is take a crazy picture of yourself at your favorite Target store, and send it to shopkick at contest@shopkick.com for a chance to win 2500 kicks!! There will be a winner every hour from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. PDT Wednesday May 23^rd.

The moral of the story?

We already had to pick up those light bulbs and a few graduation cards (and maybe try on that that new dress?) – may as well get rewarded for it.

Get Rewarded for Shopping at Target (And Other Retailers) is a post from: Fantabulously Frugal.

Today only, May 9, 2012, thanks to the Target Daily Deal, Mossimo Swimdresses are on sale for just $15 and will ship for free! Normally these swimsuits sell for $34.99, so this is a pretty fab savings!

There are multiple colors and two different styles from which to choose.

No coupon is necessary to get the swimsuits for $15, but I would recommend hurrying because once word gets out these are going to sell out quickly!

Click here to check out the Target Daily Deal now!!!

Target Daily Deal: All Mossimo Swimdresses on Sale for $15 is a post from: Fantabulously Frugal.

·         Use two $2/1 Eucerin 13.5 oz or larger  printable coupons (print it twice)

·         Use $2/1 Nivea Hand or Body Lotion from RP 4/29

·         After purchase, receive $5 Target Gift Card

$20.97 – $3 in coupons = $17.97 – $5 Target Gift Card = $12.97 or $4.32 each

This is a savings of $2.67 per bottle!

Drugstore Beauty: Nivea & Eucerin – Save $2.67 each! is a post from: Fantabulously Frugal.

The Shops at Target are now open! With The Shops, Target aims to bring some favorite local boutiques to the masses. Store options include The Webster from Miami, Privet House from Connecticut, Cos Bar from Aspen, Polka Dog Bakery from Boston, and The Candy Store from San Francisco.

The shops opened this morning, but thus far everything is in stock! The opening of The Shops was pretty highly anticipated though, so who knows how long everything will be available. For the best selection, I recommend shopping early!

I am fairly certain my shoe wardrobe needs these Cap Toe Flats from The Webster {$29.99}.

These Green Bowls from Privet House {$13.99 for a set of 4} remind me of something you’d find at Anthropologie.

Click here to check out The Shops at Target now!!!

The Shops at Target Are Now Open is a post from: Fantabulously Frugal.

All this means is that you can use both a manufacturer’s coupon and a store coupon on the same item for even more savings.

And below are two easy Target deals to stack.

• Sally Hansen Wax Kit – Save $3 off a Sally Hansen Wax Kit
  $2.00 off any Sally Hansen Wax Kit
  $1 off any Sally Hansen wax item
• L’Oreal – Save $2 on a L’Oreal lip product
  Save $1 on ANY Colour Riche lip or L’Oréal Paris lip product
  $1 off any L’Oreal cosmetic item

Drugstore Beauty: 2 easy-Saves with stacking coupons at Target is a post from: Fantabulously Frugal.

How many of us stop into Target or whatnot and just pick up a lipstick or two with little to no regard to the price? Now, with Sheri’s help, that will be a thing of the past.

Expect Sheri’s first post later today. I just wanted to give you all a heads up because what she’ll be doing is a little different from what we normally do but I’ve gotta say … I can’t wait to see what deals Sheri comes up with!!!

New Feature: Drugstore Beauty is a post from: Fantabulously Frugal.

As I’ve mentioned before, I have frizzy curly hair. I have tried practically everything under the sun. At my most recent hair appointment, I requested the girl blow my hair straight, as I’m entirely too lazy to do so and it makes my arm tired. Prior to getting started on the straightening, she used It’s a 10 Miracle Leave-In. It takes about 30 minutes to straighten my hair, so I got antsy and started checking out all the products on her counter. That’s when I grabbed the It’s a 10. She said she loves this product as a leave-in and it helps with tangles. I’m like a five-year old and my hair is ALWAYS tangled. I wish I was kidding…

When my appointment was over, I hopped over to Target and snagged this little number. The 10 things that this product claims to do are:

1. Repairs dry damaged hair.

2. Adds shine.

3. Smoothes and controls frizz.

4. Seas and protects hair color.

5. Detangles.

6. Prevents split ends.

7. Stops hair breakage.

8. Creates silkiness.

9. Enhances natural body.

10. Flat iron spray and thermal protector.

Folks, I have body for days in my hair, so I didn’t really need help with that. What I did need help with was the tangles, the frizz and the dryness. This product was a must. I will definitely say this product does 1-9. Number 10 doesn’t seem to be working for me….

Since I got frisky at the hairdressers, I also asked for bangs. I need to straighten them every morning or I look insane. This doesn’t really do much in terms of acting as a straightening product. Granted, it claims to act as a flat-iron spray and thermal protector, so I’m not sure that necessarily means a straightening product, but what do I know. I think the thermal protector part is true- my bangs don’t seem to be too fried from the ironing every morning, but I still have to use some sort of serum in my hair or I’m left with a poof.

By no means am I discounting this product, as I’m a total fan. I just am putting in my two cents. If you have curly, frizzy, out of control hair, perhaps use a serum too. All in all, doing 9 out of 10 of the above mentioned things warrants a positive review in my book! I would definitely buy this product again! And, for $17.99 it’s not a bad deal! I’ve been using it everyday for month and I’ve still got a lot left.

Have you found any products to help with straightening your hair? Please share!

Beauty Reviewed: It’s a 10 Miracle Leave-In is a post from: Fantabulously Frugal.

It’s not everyday I find a moisturizer I love. I have Lisa to thank for this! She sent me Simple Replenishing Rich Moisturizer and I’ve been hooked ever since! And, the best part? This little number is $9.99 at Target! Score!

I used to spend boku amounts of money on moisturizer from department stores. I’ve seriously tried almost every brand out there. My face is what you’d call combination. My cheeks and chin are normal, but by gosh does my forehead get dry! Isn’t that odd?! Anyway, it’s kinda gross, but I’m going to share anyway, sometimes my forehead is so dry and flakey that once I put on my make-up I look like I’m peeling. I hate that look. (Lovely image sorry!)

I’ve been using Simple Replenishing Rich Moisturizer for a week and I already can see a difference. In the past, I’d do my normal routine of washing my face, using toner, then moisturizer. Nine times out of ten I’d go back in the bathroom right before bed and put more moisturizer on. Or, in the morning I would have to re-apply prior to my make-up application. I have to tell you, I’ve only had to put a little on to feel the difference.

Now, if you know me, you know I’m all about organic and natural products. This moisturizer doesn’t use harsh chemicals, which is a huge bonus in my book. And there is no scent, which is also a bonus. I’m all about scents, but not on my face. I like that it’s simple. Period.

Another huge selling point for me is the accessibility of this product. I HATE going to the mall. Ours is a cluster here and I can never find parking. If I want to go to stores such as Macy’s or Lord and Taylor, I need to go to the mall. I can just swing by Target and find this. I love that. The other thing I love? That little goes a long ways. As I’ve said before, I have to put moisturizer on morning and night. I hate that within a month I’ve run out of products. Granted I’ve used this a week, but so far it’s lasting awhile.

Have you ever tried Simple products? What do you think? And if you have crazy dry skin, what has worked for you? I’d love to hear your recommendations!

Beauty Reviewed: Simple Replenishing Rich Moisturizer is a post from: Fantabulously Frugal.

Every year on Earth Day Target gives out reusable shopping bags, and this year is no different! Shop at your local Target this Sunday, April 22 and you could be one of the 1.5 million people that walks away with a free reusable shopping bag!

According to A Bullseye View, “If you use a reusable bag just ten times, 25 plastic bags are saved from going to a landfill. Over a lifetime that equates to some 22,000 plastic bags per person—a small change that can make a big difference in reducing waste and saving money.”

The bags at Target will be given away on a first come, first served basis.

Target Giving Away 1.5M Reusable Bags on Sunday is a post from: Fantabulously Frugal.

I am mildly obsessed with this Shoshanna Frannie Striped Strapless Dress. The colors and cut are just so fun and I can see a dress like this getting a lot of wear this summer. Unfortunately, the $340 price tag isn’t very budget friendly.

If you like everything about the dress except the price tag, check out this alternative version from Target.

This Xhilaration Candycorn Stripe Sleeveless Dress costs just $24.99 and is a pretty good inspired-by piece. The colors are a little off, but we can deal with that if it means saving $300+!

The Look for Less: Shoshanna Frannie Striped Strapless Dress is a post from: Fantabulously Frugal.