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Cartwheel Review

We visit Target about twice a week. More if we’re feeling stir crazy in the evening after dinner or if our homeschool mornings are getting long and need an interruption. Target has somehow become our (and I’m betting many of your) destination – our second location.So, when the lovely folks at BlogHer asked me to review and share the new Target Cartwheel app, I thought, An excuse to go to Target and use their discount app? No prob! I was headed there anyway!

And, if you haven’t already heard about Cartwheel, then read on – it’s happy!

So, this is my app – it’s a free download in the app store and you can connect it to your Facebook account (so you can see what your friends are saving) or register using your email address.

signin(will someone please tell my Groupon app to get a grip?)

The idea of Cartwheel is simple and you can use it two ways:
1. Browse the app (or the emails if you sign up for those) to see what’s on sale and pounce on the things that spark your interest, or
2. Go to Target with your shopping list, get what you need, and when you find a quiet moment in the store (for me, that’s usually in the Lego or Nerf aisle while the kids are doing their thing) and see what in your cart you can find coupons for.

I sort of do a combination of the two – but mostly I just search as I go, and sometimes other things spark my interest.

Example #1: Groceries I was planning to make Shauna Niequest’s enchilada recipe and needed a couple of cans of green chiles. I was glad to see they were on sale, but when I searched for them on my app (there are more than 700 offers at any given time), I saw that they were also a 5% off deal, so I added them to my Cartwheel. Happy little bonus!

cartwheel green chiles

Example #2: Towels As we made our way through the store, I came across a display of towels for testing and thought that, since they were on sale, it might be a good time to replace the towel from our master bathroom that had gone missing at the gym. I checked my app and got an extra 20% off – my $12.99 towel was now $8.80.

cartwheel towels

Example #3: Chambray and polka dots Okay, this was a total non-need. But, as we passed the little girls’ department on the way to the checkout I noticed a chambray and polka dot top that had Hazel’s name on it. $14.99 was more than I wanted to pay for it, but when I searched my app for “Cherokee”, I found a 25% off deal. You know, because cute.

polka dot and chambray

(Honestly, it makes me happy to find awesome discounts, but also a little sweaty. “25% off all Cherokee apparel”? What if I didn’t know about the app or forgot to check it – I’d be missing out on the near equivalent of an employee discount!)

Checking out with the app is like checking out at Starbucks (well, if you use the Starbucks app to checkout, I guess). Just hit the checkmark in the bottom corner of the screen at any time and it will produce a barcode that your cashier can scan. Any discounts you’ve saved in your Cartwheel that match what’s in your cart will automatically apply. Simple.

cartwheel scan this

All told, I did pretty well! We have a Target debit RedCard, so they always shave another 5% off the top when I checkout – so between that and my Cartwheel savings, I did well!

receipt breakdown

Giveaway:

You can enter to win a $1,000 Target GiftCard®!

You can: Tell me (in a comment below), what has been your Cartwheel experience? Do y’all use it? Is it like a fun challenge/treasure hunt for you, or does it make you sweaty?

Or, see the rules below for additional entry methods.

Good luck! xoxo

 
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This giveaway is open to US Residents age 18 or older. Winner will be selected via random draw, and will be notified by e-mail. You have 72 hours to get back to me, otherwise a new winner will be selected.
 
The Official Rules are available here.
This sweepstakes runs from 1/30 – 2/28.
Be sure to visit the Target Cartwheel on BlogHer.com where you can read other bloggers’ reviews and find more chances to win!

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315 Responses

  3. Kelly 4 February 2014 at 1:50 am

    I love cartwheel! I have saved money on little things that I have to buy (kids socks, laundry soap, paper towels), but I have saved even more on fun stuff- new Christmas lights, halloween costumes, and clothes!

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  4. Julie 4 February 2014 at 6:45 am

    I have never used Cartwheels but always see people referring to them. You made it simple to understand and now I can join in. Thanks!

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  6. Meredith Rowe 4 February 2014 at 8:03 am

    I was told about cartwheel by an extremely friendly and helpful employee at target a few weeks ago…at first it annoyed me, because I would forget something I had added to my app. Then I started just searching for what was actually in my cart! Like you, target is our homeschool getaway, as well as our rainy day play date, and mommy happy place- and needless to say there are a lot of “non-needs” that make their way into our cart. But more often than not, I can get some sort of discount on one or more of them now…so that makes me happy…maybe I should do a celebratory cartwheel? :)

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  8. Ashley 4 February 2014 at 8:27 am

    I have used it, but only once (since our closest Target is a piece aways). I wish I could use it more ;). It was a little hard to search for items. But I’m sure if I used it more I would get better at it!

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  11. Tracy 4 February 2014 at 8:42 am

    I actually haven’t used the cartwheel app, yet. Our target gets horrible cell service, and half the time none of my apps work in there!

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  15. Megan Cockrell 4 February 2014 at 8:57 am

    Cartwheel sounds awesome! I’ve never heard of it till now. Will be getting for my trips to Target. Thanks!

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  16. Nicole 4 February 2014 at 9:02 am

    I use it everytime Igo to Target ! I love it ! How could you not ? I mean two great things together , Target & savings ! It’s a no brainer ;) !

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  18. Amanda Lorenzen 4 February 2014 at 9:12 am

    I love cartwheel! Some of my staples are always discounted at least by 5%. And since I would buy them regardless, I feel great about that little extra savings!

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  21. Kacia 4 February 2014 at 9:29 am

    Um YES PLEASE!! i tried cartwheel once and got confused and deleted it. I’m on a mission to figure it out and try it again :)

    Also need to bring my checkbook to get that debit card! GAH!

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  22. Tiffany 4 February 2014 at 9:29 am

    I have not used it yet, but Dangit I go to Target weekly and I need this app! Will definitely go download it NOW!

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  23. Meg 4 February 2014 at 9:30 am

    I just started using the cartwheel app and love it! I like that it stores the items I’ve saved before–it makes grocery shopping quick!

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  24. Mackenzie 4 February 2014 at 9:30 am

    I have not used this app but will definitely check it out! Would love to have an excuse to spend $1000 at Target!!

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  25. Melissa 4 February 2014 at 9:32 am

    I like the cartwhheel concept, but Ihave a hard time surfing through it in the store with a preschooler and toddler. It works better for me to pre-plan at home.

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    • raechelm 4 February 2014 at 9:53 am

      Totally agree with that, Melissa! Honestly – I’m always worried that other shoppers are judging my as I stand with my cart pulled to the side, browsing deals and clicking. I’m sure they think I’m some sort of cell phone addict! good call to plan ahead at home!

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  28. Lindsay 4 February 2014 at 9:36 am

    I absolutely love the cartwheel app!! I always stock up on paper supplies, cleaning supplies, laundry detergent, etc at the beginning of the year. By using the cartwheel app in combination with manufacturer coupons, target coupons, and my target debit card I saved tons!! And I agree…I find ANY excuse to make a trip to Target. Just ask my husband…or my mom, or my sister…heck my dog probably even knows! ;)

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  29. Chris 4 February 2014 at 9:37 am

    I used cartwheel while Christmas shopping after a polite employee taught me the basics. I passed the info on to my wife, who is our main Target addict. She uses cartwheel and her RedCard to stretch our dollars. The money we save makes it possible to splurge on those super cute (read as: rough, rugged and manly) clothes for our boys. In short, Cartwheel dominates.

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  31. Kara 4 February 2014 at 9:38 am

    I have used it also and love it!! They always have such awesome deals on it. I totally used that same CHerokee coupon to get my sons Easter outfit ????????

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    • raechelm 4 February 2014 at 9:51 am

      Ooh – good idea! Like the push notifications you get when you are near one of your favorite Starbucks’. (too many starbucks references??)

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  33. Allison C 4 February 2014 at 9:42 am

    I haven’t used it yet, but I’m going to download it now. LOVE me some Target and of course I love saving $ too!

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  35. Lauren H. 4 February 2014 at 9:50 am

    The cartwheel app sounds awesome. We are about to make a trip to Target so I’m going to use it for the first time today!

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  37. Carla 4 February 2014 at 9:52 am

    A friend turned me into Cartwheel a couple of months ago… I also search cartwheel based upon what I have in my buggy, so I make sure to use my 12 selection W what I already have.

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  38. Kim 4 February 2014 at 9:52 am

    I love cartwheel. My problem is forgetting to use it or finding a quiet moment in target to search through it. It’s great for kids and baby stuff.

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  41. davis ann 4 February 2014 at 9:54 am

    haven’t used cartwheel… but i’m downloading right now! i go to target on my lunch break if it’s been a bad day.

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  45. Brittany Schell 4 February 2014 at 10:04 am

    I love the Cartwheel app!! I have to fight the temptation not to buy things not on my list though. It’s tempting to buy something just bc I can get a discount :/

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  46. Anne@itsabaltimorelife 4 February 2014 at 10:07 am

    I love the cartwheel app! Over Christmas I was killing it with the coupons on there! I also love that you can use in conjunction with manufacturers coupons, store coupons, AND your Target red card 5% savings. With the latest app update they added a barcode scanner in the search function. When I am searching for something specific to see if there is a coupon, it is super handy to just scan the barcode. BIG, big fan!!!!

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  47. Kristie Foster 4 February 2014 at 10:08 am

    My girls honestly think everything comes from Target! We love the store. All of our necessities come from there and most of our not necessary purchases too!! I started using cartwheel about 6 months ago when a clerk explained it to me and I have loved all the savings! Thank you Rachael

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  48. Erin Lauray 4 February 2014 at 10:08 am

    I LOVE the Cartwheel app! I also have the Target debit RED card. For us, I get lots of groceries there, so the savings from Cartwheel and the extra 5% RED savings makes my spending less than our local discount store!! It makes me sweaty but in an I’m-so-excited kind of way :)

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  51. KristenLea 4 February 2014 at 10:11 am

    I miss Target dearly. It is one of the things I miss most since leaving my mother and father to join my husband in this frozen wasteland. The cartwheel ap sounds fun, but we live in the dark ages with flip phones. I will admit that the $1000 gift card is what appeals to me most.

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  52. Kylie 4 February 2014 at 10:12 am

    I just used the cartwheel app the other day! It was so fun to scan everything in my cart and see what I could save on! This would be amazing to win for my family!!

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  55. Julie H 4 February 2014 at 10:14 am

    I am hesitant to use it because you use to have to sign in with your Facebook account. Then the things you purchased would be posted to Facebook sometimes. Is it still that way? If there were another way to sign in I would love to try it!

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    • raechelm 4 February 2014 at 10:17 am

      Hey Julie!
      Yes – I wasn’t crazy about it filling my my Facebook feed either. BUT – you’d don’t have to sign up through Facebook now – you can just sign up with an email address and password. Yay!

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  57. Erin h. 4 February 2014 at 10:17 am

    Love the cartwheel app! I wish our target was closer so we could visit more than a couple times a month! But it’s also probably good it’s not closer. ;)

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  58. Christine 4 February 2014 at 10:18 am

    No smartphone, so no Cartwheel. (I think lugging around the iPad looks funny.) But it’s a great app, and I’m glad you can use your email now–I know there were a lot of complaints about it initially only working with FB. What a fun giveaway, Rae!

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    • Sarah D. 4 February 2014 at 10:37 am

      I have read that now there is an option where you can go on-line and print out your Cartwheel barcode prior to leaving for Target. You would just need to make sure you had added the offers needed for your shopping trip prior to printing the barcode. This is great for people who don’t have a smartphone because they can still utilize the Cartwheel app and get the extra savings!

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  61. Melissa 4 February 2014 at 10:20 am

    I have not used the app but did hear a store employee telling another customer about it. To tell you the truth seemed like too much work but after your explanation I am going to download it now. Thanks!!

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  63. Christina 4 February 2014 at 10:22 am

    I was just at Target yesterday! It’s quite a drive so it’s a special treat when we do go. I wish I knew about this app yesterday!

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  68. Christa 4 February 2014 at 10:28 am

    I’m obsessed with the cartwheel app! I’ve already saved over 100 dollars thanks in large part to an awesome deal of 40% off Giada de Laurentiis products! I got a knife set of hers for 31 and it was originally 99! It was clearanced and I double up on coupons for that amazing discount! I’ve also gotten 40% odd C9 workout clothes which was motivating and amazing! Like you I love a target and we often go when we’re bored or need to get out of the house!

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  70. Tressa Elvehjem 4 February 2014 at 10:29 am

    I LOVE the cartwheel app! It is so fun to find a discount on something that I was going to buy anyway, and then to be able to use my Redcard on top of that, WHAATT?? Love, Love it!

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  71. Abby 4 February 2014 at 10:30 am

    Went to Target specifically to splurge on the chocolate, hazlenut, espresso bean trail mix and BAM! 5% off! Immediately went from feeling like a splurge to a righteous justification :)

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  74. Megan 4 February 2014 at 10:34 am

    This is the first that I have heard of Cartwheel. We use Target as a Wal-Mart replacement as there really aren’t any in our area, and even then trips to Target are limited to items that the grocery store doesn’t have or are more expensive at the grocery store. With Cartwheel, it might be worth it to make a few more trips to Target.

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  76. Sarah D. 4 February 2014 at 10:34 am

    I loooooooove Cartwheel! I’ve saved $91.52 since I started using it. It is the easiest way to save extra on things that are on my list. Did I already say that I loooooooove it? ;)

    One thing that I would add is that you can use a Cartwheel offer for only 4 of the same things per transaction. i.e. If you buy 5 boxes of granola bars in one transaction, only 4 of them will receive the Cartwheel savings. However, Cartwheel does allow multiple uses per day (I know that there is a limit, but blanking on what it is right now), so you can split items greater than 4 into more than one transaction. Might takes a few seconds more at the checkout to do two or three transactions, but worth it!

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  79. Heather 4 February 2014 at 10:37 am

    I love, love, love my Cartwheel app! One of my favorite features is being able to use my phone to scan an item I am purchasing and the app will tell me if there’s a discount on it. Oh the awesome things I could buy with this giftcard!

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  80. Nikki Garland 4 February 2014 at 10:42 am

    I have never heard of Cartwheel, but I think I’ll give it a whirl. I’m always looking for ways to save money!

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  83. Jen 4 February 2014 at 10:46 am

    Awesome giveaway! I L.O.V.E. Target, but didn’t have much luck with the Cartwheel app the first time I downloaded it (mostly because I didn’t understand it). With your helpful blog, I have downloaded the app again and look forward to giving it a shot. Thanks!

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  85. Kristen 4 February 2014 at 10:51 am

    I love the cartwheel app! I love the different collections, that group together certain things. But my favorite part is being able to scan a product to see if a discount is available. After Christmas, I found a discount for a multi pack of scotch tape. But I’ve also found other great deals. And I love telling people about it. I helped a lady in front of me save some money the other day :)

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  87. Brandhi Wukelich 4 February 2014 at 10:53 am

    I *LOVE* this app! I had been looking at Target’s apothecary cabinet for awhile to use as bedside tables in our bedroom. They are chic and have ample amount of storage as well. Before the holidays, Target had a sale on all Threshold furniture, I believe they were 20% off, and on top of that, Cartwheel had another coupon for 10%!!!! The tables were $150 each- I ended up buying two of them and paying around $225 versus $300. AWESOME!!! I love that they usually match up in store sales with the Cartwheel sales!

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  88. Kristin Owen 4 February 2014 at 10:59 am

    I don’t have the app, but I’m downloading it as soon as I finish typing this. I love target! Can’t wait to get some savings!

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  92. Holly 4 February 2014 at 11:16 am

    Wow, that sounds awesome! I love that you can use it to look for things you are going to buy anyway, rather than purchasing items solely based on what’s on sale.

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  93. Urban Wife 4 February 2014 at 11:17 am

    Where have I been?! This is the first time I’ve heard about Cartwheel. I’m about to go download it right now.

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  94. Summer B. 4 February 2014 at 11:18 am

    Love love cartwheel! One day everything I purchased randomly had a discount on the app! I felt like it was my lucky day! :)

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  96. Lena 4 February 2014 at 11:40 am

    I love target! i could be limited to shopping only at target and i would be totally satisfied for life. I’ve downloaded the cartwheel app and played around with it and hoping to get my first discount at target this weekend. I don’t really (ever) use coupons, but clearly i love the idea of them, so can’t wait. wahooo.

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  102. Becky G 4 February 2014 at 11:53 am

    I LOVE my cartwheel app! I do not ever cut coupons but this I can use! Its so easy and quick to look items up while shopping!

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  103. Vanessa 4 February 2014 at 12:05 pm

    The two times I’ve tried to use the app in-store, it didn’t work properly. First time, it wouldn’t even load. Second time, everything I scanned said no coupon available, even though I knew there was one for it, and it wouldn’t load deals for me to add manually. Very frustrating, but since it’s still in beta, I’m hoping it I’ll get better.

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  104. Katie D 4 February 2014 at 12:06 pm

    I LOVE my cartwheel app! Even if I’m pretty sure I end up spending more at target now and just convincing myself that I’m not really because I have coupons and discounts ;)

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  106. Abby Aupp 4 February 2014 at 12:11 pm

    I love the cartwheel app, use it all the time and even introduced my sister to it and now she uses it. Greatest thing ever along with the Starbucks app!

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  108. Megan 4 February 2014 at 12:16 pm

    LOVE the cartwheel app! I generally load my coupons before I go and use it as my shopping list of sorts. My tragedy is that the nearest target is over an hour away, but I find my way there at least once a month!!

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  111. Ashley Bee 4 February 2014 at 12:31 pm

    I haven’t used Cartwheel, but I am also a practically-twice-a-week Target shopper. Clearly I need to download this app! :)

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  112. Crystal L 4 February 2014 at 12:44 pm

    I have never used the Cartwheel app before because I was not sure how it worked. After reading this tutorial I am definitely going to start using it. :) Thanks!

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  114. Kaira 4 February 2014 at 1:11 pm

    I don’t use the cartwheel app because I only heard of it here today. I am pretty committed to shopping off of a list and I hit up Target only for very specific things 90% of the time. It makes me all kinds of nervy to think about going out just to shop for non-specific items. I might download the app though before I go next time just to see, but something about 700 options popping up for green chilis sounds overwhelming to me.

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  115. Beth Anderson 4 February 2014 at 1:22 pm

    My husband and I now have a rule at Target. NOTHING goes in the cart without being scanned first! That way, we’re not scanning like crazy as we put things on the conveyer belt. I try to prepare my Cartwheel beforehand, but there’s always that one extra (okay, more like 6!) item that I just have to have!

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  118. Susan 4 February 2014 at 2:00 pm

    I have never heard of this until yesterday when I started seeing these blog posts. Love Target, so I will definitely be trying Cartwheel! Thanks!

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  120. Megan 4 February 2014 at 2:08 pm

    i just downloaded the app on my tablet and am looking forward to learning how to use it! Honestly, I feel that I’ve been missing out on some discounts but couponing is not my thing. Like that it has a scanning option to see if that item has a Cartwheel offer. Thanks for the awesome review and chance to win! This would be so amazing!

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  121. Kristi Walden 4 February 2014 at 2:25 pm

    I have downloaded Cartwheel, and have added savings, but most of the time I forget to use it when I’m in the store. That’s probably because I’m usually wrangling two little ones and trying to get out as fast as possible;)))

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  124. Rebecca Fritz 4 February 2014 at 2:39 pm

    Oh. My. Gosh! I LOVE LOVE LOVE the cartwheel app. I’m a little on the obsessive side! They always have great discounts on pet stuff that I buy consistently anyways and I love their seasonal deals!! A lot of everyday products are such great deals with the discounts too.

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  125. Aaron Mabry 4 February 2014 at 2:40 pm

    I LOVE the Cartwheel app. In the past month the best ones I used were the 40% off workout wear and 50% off sheets. Now if only it could track my receipts so I didn’t have to keep those…

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  126. Marisa 4 February 2014 at 2:47 pm

    Love Target, and love the Cartwheel app. Between that and having a Redcard, I save so much money that I was spending quite happily before.

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  127. Kim Stephens 4 February 2014 at 3:09 pm

    LOVE LOVE LOVE Cartwheel!! There’s always coupons for something I need to get anyway, which is awesome. I get totally excited even about saving a few pennies on something :)

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  129. Shannon 4 February 2014 at 3:22 pm

    I have the Cartwheel app, but was a little overwhelmed by it and how to use it. Seems simple now that I read your post! Will be trying it my next trip!

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  130. Katie 4 February 2014 at 3:46 pm

    Cartwheel is awesome. I love saving on basics like their simply balanced brand….they almost always have staples like organic milk for 5% off. The fun/dangerous part is the 25% off circo, Cherokee, and threshhold home items!!

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  131. Liz 4 February 2014 at 3:55 pm

    I super LOVE the Cartwheel app and use it ALL the time!!! It is so fun to me and I have learned to check it before I go to the store now or I am sitting there at the store checking every little thing I need to see if it’s on sale in Cartwheel! Obsessed!!

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  132. Deb Thompson 4 February 2014 at 3:56 pm

    I. LOVE. MY. CARTWHEEL!! I’ve been using since the fall and I’ve saved at least $60.00 just on the app. I love seeing my amt go down after the Cartwheel scan and then when I use my Red Card next. Target is our “second location” as well! I mainly go through my grocery list at home and then check the app for anything on my list, I always have a few things that I keep on no matter what: Milk, Up&Up diapers, Huggies Wipes. Sometimes they expire but they are usually available right away, I think they do that to keep you coming back and checking. I’m up to 21 spaces now on my Cartwheel and I usually save 3-4 of them for last minute things that I may grab but aren’t on my list, (like the Cherokee 25% off). All in all, it has become one of the most used apps on my phone and it gives me more reasons that I don’t even need to love Target! My son calls it “mommy’s store”! The only thing that makes me sweaty at this point is thinking about what I would use a $1,000 Target giftcard for.

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  136. Cassandra Jones 4 February 2014 at 4:25 pm

    I use it each time I go to target. The only thing i have to make sure is that my phone is fully charged before I go. I find myself adding things to my cart in the store repeatedly. A couple times my battery has died before getting to the checkout. Thus, completely ruining the discounts i’ve stirred over for an hour:(

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  137. Becca 4 February 2014 at 4:30 pm

    I love the Cartwheel App! I think I’ve saved almost $50 total from it! I also use it with the RedCard-yay for savings! They have some super great deals on there, love love LOVE TARGET. :)

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  138. Allison 4 February 2014 at 4:33 pm

    I haven’t tried the Cartwheel app, but now I want to! Our closest Target is an hour away, which I hate, but we still go pretty often and I think I’d enjoy the hunt for deals with Cartwheel.

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  139. kathleen ward 4 February 2014 at 4:38 pm

    I have never used it, but love Target. You are the third blogger on my feed to review this app and I have decided I NEED IT! Ha!

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  140. Courtney Stefani 4 February 2014 at 4:47 pm

    I hadn’t heard of Cartwheel yet, but I’m loving it!! (As if I needed a reason to spend more money at target!)

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  143. Heather L 4 February 2014 at 5:08 pm

    I have the app but half the time I forget to use it until I’m halfway out the door! Target is the only place my boys won’t fuss about going to when I mention shopping!

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  144. Heather 4 February 2014 at 5:18 pm

    I love my Cartwheel app! The only thing that makes me sweaty about it is when one of my kids shouts loudly at the checkout (or worse, in front of my husband or mother in law!), “WOW! Mom, you’ve already saved $133 using this?? Didn’t you just start using it a couple of months ago??” :-)

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  145. Corinne 4 February 2014 at 5:26 pm

    I just got a smartphone after years of call and text only phones. It is a Windows phone. All apps make me sweaty at this point.

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  149. Lynette 4 February 2014 at 7:42 pm

    I have been using Cartwheel for a couple months and love it! It has definitely come in handy with the 25% off cherokee and circo kids’ apparel. Love a good deal!

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  150. Jolene 4 February 2014 at 8:11 pm

    LOVE it! I am up to nearly $200 in savings with the app, and I have not bought any big ticket items or large quantities of anything. I just use it each week on groceries and other needs and have been using it for several months now, and the savings have been adding up. Totally worth it!!!

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  151. Erica Gladden 4 February 2014 at 8:48 pm

    I love the Cartwheel app! I use it every time I shop there, which, let’s be honest, is a lot. There’s always something in my buggy that I can find a discount for. And it’s easy to use! I would absolutely not waste my time if it weren’t so easy.

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  155. Taylor Raleigh 4 February 2014 at 9:30 pm

    Love cartwheel and absolutely love the Threshold sale!!!! No better way to spend a snow day than shopping with Cartwheel! Target has done it again!!!! LOVE

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  159. Kelly Massman 4 February 2014 at 10:23 pm

    I do love Cartwheel! I’d love to see “that time of the month for women items”… Right now the 15% Mars Valentine Exchange would be my favorite. Is it wrong that I love m and ms that much…? Thanks for a chance to win! kmassman gmail

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  164. mandie 4 February 2014 at 11:42 pm

    I use cartwheel often & in addition to the target mobile coupons & my red card! I always used it before Mali was born, but occasionally I get distracted & forget. I’m always bummed when I realize I’ve forgotten.

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  166. Ann S. 5 February 2014 at 12:08 am

    Okay, I downloaded cartwheel recently but have yet to use it. Can’t imagine why not now! That baby will be in use next target shopping trip!

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  167. Vanessa 5 February 2014 at 12:29 am

    I do like the app because I always to like save more money! But I do get a little sweaty wondering what I missed. And, it seems like the things I buy that are in cartwheel are mostly in the 5% range and the total savings are small, like .46 off of my last visit of $30. I am a little disappointed in it thus far.

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  169. Lisa Brown 5 February 2014 at 5:49 am

    I’ve yet to try it out because I have not made the trip to our nearest target store; i will put it through its paces when I shop next; looks like a fun app to save money with.

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  173. Sarah A. 5 February 2014 at 9:32 am

    The Cartwheel app has inspired me to do more of my grocery shopping at Target. I can stack discounts with it, my Red Card and manufacturer’s coupons! I usually browse through it at home, after I’ve created my list, and inevitably the list grows :)

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  175. Therese 5 February 2014 at 11:02 am

    I have the app, and I occasionally browse and save coupons on there, but since I don’t grocery shop at Target, I don’t end up actually NEEDING anything I’m looking at. Our tight budget doesn’t allow for many splurges, even if they are discounted! Someday I’ll use the app, though! If I won, I would shop Target clothes to my heart’s content!

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  177. Kari 5 February 2014 at 11:14 am

    I’ve been using Carwheel for awhile and love it. I usually take a few minutes in my car before heading into Target and check out all the offers. Any that I think I might use, I add to my list. Love all the grocery offers!

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  183. Megan B 5 February 2014 at 1:55 pm

    I’ll be honest – I downloaded this before Christmas, but haven’t used it yet. Coupons in general make me sweaty. But I really do plan on using it this weekend for some toddler clothing at 15% off!

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  191. Melissa 5 February 2014 at 4:51 pm

    I’ve never tried the cartwheel app – but think I should after seeing so many bloggers talk about it! Going to download now…

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  192. SarahBfromMN 5 February 2014 at 6:22 pm

    I use it and love it! I almost always buy the same things at Target so just keep the ones for milk, cheese, organic baby puffs, cereal, etc in my cartwheel. They recently had 10% off diapers and wipes and then could have saved an extra 5% if I had used my Red Card. I didn’t take advantage of that deal, but it was a great one! I love watching what I’ve saved at the end and it’s been a big blessing to our family. Go Target!

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  193. Tamar 5 February 2014 at 7:52 pm

    My cartwheel experience has only occurred from the perspective of me as a blog reader who is learning about it through this BlogHer promo. I am excited to try it.

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  197. Shannon T. 5 February 2014 at 9:47 pm

    I just got the Cartwheel App last week and all I can think about is how I have been missing out for so long!!!! It’s awesome! I love it! Um, save 20% at the Dollar Spot? Ok! Have you seen all the cute valentines day goodies? And I cleaned up last week in the clothing department! Between cartwheel and the clearance sales it was retail therapy at its best!

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  199. cathy truman 6 February 2014 at 12:04 am

    I have not used it but I will be using it
    I like that you can stack coupons
    I know it will be fun to use and save me money
    at Target

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  201. sara haaf 6 February 2014 at 9:23 am

    I haven’t used it before, so don’t have an experience, but I will definitely need to give it a go before my next Target visit!

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  202. MJ 6 February 2014 at 11:11 am

    I LOVE Cartwheel! I have saved over $50 since I started using it. My favorite way to use it – to avoid overspending – is to do all of the shopping I need (although don’t we all buy more than we “need” at Target?!) and then scan everything in my cart to see what items have savings available on Cartwheel. Love Target! :)

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  203. Ashley C 6 February 2014 at 1:50 pm

    I haven’t used it yet, but I think it will be like a fun treasure hunt! I just downloaded it and plan on trying it out this weekend

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  204. Cassandra Eastman 6 February 2014 at 2:35 pm

    I haven’t used it in the store yet but can’t wait too! I just downloaded the app on my phone and i’m loving searching for coupons on my favorite things that I love to stock up on at Target!

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  205. Sarah Hirsch 6 February 2014 at 4:05 pm

    i don’t have cartwheel myself. my experience with it is that I always see what my sister in law adds to cartwheel because it show up on her facebook page

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  206. Nicole Francis 6 February 2014 at 5:07 pm

    Already have & love the Target Cartwheel app! I love using it for baby stuff that I have to buy anyway& :)

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  208. heather r 6 February 2014 at 6:41 pm

    target is my favorite store, I save money buying the things I’d buy anyway, and I get a chance to find a few new things I might not need, too! with Cartwheel, I can choose to save even more on my items without having clipped any coupons!

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  213. Any Gallahar 6 February 2014 at 8:51 pm

    Hello! I have not used the cartwheel app yet because the closest Target to me us two hours awY but I plan to on my next shopping trip there! Excited about future savings!!

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  215. Courtney Swope 6 February 2014 at 9:39 pm

    I like it. I am definitely the girl pulled off to the side scanning her phone before checking out. Gotta make sure I didn’t miss anything!

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  216. Laci 7 February 2014 at 9:27 am

    I love my cartwheel app. I fill my cart with the things I “need” and then browse cartwheel, and it’s so crazy how almost everything is in there. love love.

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  219. Anastasia 8 February 2014 at 1:02 am

    I haven’t used it yet but I think it looks great! I LOVE saving / using coupons/ looking for sales, so this app would fit right into my lifestyle! I can’t wait to try it :)

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  223. Katie Wilson 8 February 2014 at 9:51 am

    I don’t currently use the Cartwheel app. But I’ve heard great things about it! And your post only confirms that I am going to download it today… now.

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  224. Bill Wilson 8 February 2014 at 9:52 am

    My wife loves going to Target. We find ourselves there on quiet evenings as well. We’ll have to download this app right away.

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  226. Lara 8 February 2014 at 1:06 pm

    Sad day – the nearest Target for us is 45 minutes away, and I don’t have a smart phone. BUT – had I a smartphone and a Target, I know I would use Cartwheel. :)

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  227. Lara 8 February 2014 at 1:08 pm

    Sad day – the nearest Target for us is 45 minutes away, and I don’t have a smart phone. BUT – had I a smartphone and a Target, I know I would use Cartwheel.

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  234. Rosanne 9 February 2014 at 5:44 pm

    I haven’t tried it yet but would like to if I can figure it out. Just got a smartphone for Christmas and still learning .

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  240. katy b 10 February 2014 at 11:53 am

    Target is my favorite place! and the cartwheel app makes it even better when i shop for my baby (diapers, formula, etc). I would love to win!

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  243. Jenni Carlisle 11 February 2014 at 11:29 am

    At first, I found myself buying more just because it was on sale. Now I have become {slightly} more discipline to just scan what I am already purchasing and most times several items are on sale. Love this app!

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  252. Jana Biegel 12 February 2014 at 8:32 pm

    I LOVE the cartwheel app. Its a fun game to try stack cartwheel with target/manufactures coupons. Add in the Redcard discount and 5 cents for every re-useable bag and its possible to get some GREAT deals!
    The best is when the cashier notices an item that has a cartwheel coupon that you overlooked!

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  264. Deby at So Sew Easy 17 February 2014 at 3:36 pm

    Sadly I don’t yet have a phone that can do this sort of stuff, but I hope to one day and I’ll be straight over to Target for my shopping. Perhaps they can offer a super-special on Smart Phones! Or maybe I’ll even be lucky enough to win this awesome giveaway and can afford to buy one!

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  270. Tammy S 24 February 2014 at 10:41 pm

    I just started using it not to long ago and really like it. I like to think of it as getting an extra special deal. I am still learning new things about the app all the time. But I love it!!

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  278. Debra 25 February 2014 at 2:02 pm

    I’m still getting accustomed to the Cartwheel app, but my best score so far was getting 25% off the perfect curtains for my new baby girl’s nursery, on top of the 15% sale that was going on at the time. Those same curtains are now on clearance, but the Cartwheel/sale price I paid was less than the current clearance price. Total win!

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  283. Chrysta 26 February 2014 at 10:10 am

    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).

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  284. Lisa P. 26 February 2014 at 1:41 pm

    The closest Target is a three-hour drive, but when I’ve gotten to go, I loved how easy the app was to use, particularly the “scan a barcode” feature to look for deals.

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  285. Christina Sparks 26 February 2014 at 1:43 pm

    I don’t have a smartphone so I am not able to use it. But, I would love to be able to save money with it.

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  289. Tracey M. 26 February 2014 at 11:31 pm

    I absolutely love Target and the Cartwheel app is just another reason to love the store! It makes me excited to find great deals on items I felt were already a deal. As a frugal but trendy mama any savings I can get on clothes and homegoods definitely make me a happy camper! Thanks for sharing Raechel!

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  291. Sarah L 27 February 2014 at 8:18 pm

    I don’t have a smart phone or tablet to use Cartwheel on so I haven’t tried it. I like the sales at Target. I would love to win $1000 to spend at Target.

    Thanks for the contest.

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  293. Karen Drake 28 February 2014 at 7:14 am

    I hadn’t heard of the Cartwheel app until today, I plan to get it soon, I love Target stores so I can see myself using the app often.

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  300. Ellie W 28 February 2014 at 4:26 pm

    I just got a new phone and I’m excited about downloading this app. I love Target shopping and this will just be icing on the cake. I am also expecting a new grand baby in October, so I will be taking advantage of the baby related deals.

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