Gift cards can feel both like limitless free money but they also seem to evaporate as soon as you enter the store. Unfortunately the grandparent that gave you the gift card is on a fixed income and can’t fund your life through the magic of pre-loaded cards. Here are a couple of tips to make that $20 to $50 of Target store credit go further than you ever imagined.
Before you go: If you’re going to a Super Target check your cupboards before you hit the road. It may not be too flashy but if you’re running low on olive oil or coffee you might want to use your gift card on a few household staples. Another tip before you go … don’t forget your gift card!
Food! Target’s food selection leans towards their packaged foods but their produce, though limited, is always in season. Even avocados! Grab a handful of these alligator pears and don’t forget to use the self-checkout where you just might accidentally select ‘2’ instead of ‘6’ when ringing yourself up. 😉
Bang for your buck! On your way in grab some pool noodles or laundry baskets. They’re cheap and will make you look like a respectable Target patron🎩🎯. Even if you look a mess they’ll assume you’re in between work and bringing your kids to swim practice and are just a bit frazzled. No funny business here 🤫
Deals! Double up on your savings by using coupons or deals. Target will even offer gift cards as a part of a sale. Use your gift card to get a gift card! One current deal is a $10 gift card if you buy three packs of Scotts toilet paper. And now that your arms are full no one will judge you when you accidentally bump into some concealer or eye shadow while walking through the makeup aisle and they happen to fall into a pocket or two. Everybody poops! 💩
Bring a buddy! Seeing the world through a kid’s eye can make any place seem fresh and exciting so bring a niece or nephew along for the ride! If it’s winter you can use their coat pockets to hold smaller items you might not want to pay for and no one will suspect them.🕵🏻♂️ One good item for this hack are Gillette Mach 3 blades. They are one of more expensive but still compact items Target sells and they aren’t hidden behind any security features. Plus they have great resale potential! 💰 💵 !
Go big while going home! By now you’re probably at your giftcard’s max and your arms are pretty full so it’s time to check out. (Remember, ditch that receipt in case any red shirts are getting nosy!) But before you go try out this one last hail mary. Do a quick swing back in the store and grab a Dyson cordless vacuum cleaner (They can be up to $800!). Bring it to customer service and say you’d like to return it. When that fails just say ‘Oh no… I have to keep it?’ and then skuttle out like the gorgeous trickster you are. 🤵🏻👸🏻
Expect more, pay less!
Happy shopping!