January 31, 2014

Target Cartwheel App: The Icing on the Cake

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My love for Target isn't exactly a secret. I have long been a loyal Target shopper, and of course a proud REDcard holder - who can resist that extra 5% off?! I think Target has always done a great job of making their store a desirable place to shop. But then I heard about the Cartwheel app awhile back, and I thought - this has to be too good to be true! An app BY Target specifically for EXTRA savings on their products? That's like the icing on the cake, my friends! Sign.me.up.
 
I was thrilled when I checked out Cartwheel and it was actually relevant to things I was shopping for. In other words, I didn't have to buy 25 packages of something I don't use anyway to save 50 cents. On top of that, the app is so easy to use. I am many things, but unfortunately a couponer is not one of them. I've tried several tips and tricks, even read an article via Pinterest that was sure to send me on my way to becoming the next big Coupon Queen. But it just isn't something that has ever taken off for me. But with the Cartwheel app? I feel like they took everything I hate about trying to coupon and fixed it. 
 
 
Since you can access Cartwheel from your desktop, tablet or phone app, it's easy to check for (& save offers) as you're making your grocery list. Here I just typed in "diapers", and it showed me all relevant offers. I like this feature because if it's an item I'm not brand loyal on, I can just go with the best offer.

I think my favorite feature is the ability to scan items to see if there is an offer (coupon) for them. (With over 700 offers on the app, my odds are usually pretty good!)  So if I haven't already marked an offer before going in the store, this is a quick and easy way for me to see if I can save on extra items not on my list that might find their way into my cart. (not that that EVER happens.)

Say, for example, a gold glitter belt that was calling my name as I spotted it on an end cap. You bet I can justify that purchase when I got $3 off it! It's a bit of a thrill for me to pull out my phone, scan it, and hold my breath while waiting to see if it's my lucky day. I recognize I might have an issue. Just love me through it. 


When you're ready to checkout, just hand your phone to the cashier and they scan the barcode just once - all your offers are wrapped into that one little barcode so it makes it quick and easy! On a recent shopping trip, I was able to save almost $15 using the Cartwheel app! As luck would have it, Patrick was with me and got to witness firsthand how awesome this app is. I know I sound crazy, but it really was a thrill! This happened before I was given the opportunity to write this post and I'm so bummed I don't still have the receipt to share the picture with you guys. But I assure you, it did happen, and I know it will happen again soon at the rate I frequent Target. :)

I've never saved that much on something like this using coupons. It really got me thinking how much more I could save if I would put forth a little more effort, because Target allows you to stack other Target discounts or coupons, manufacturers’ coupons with it - and not to mention that fabulous 5% discount on top of that if you have a REDcard!

I'll be honest - there's a lot more to Cartwheel than I even knew! I learned lots of fun stuff about it when I took on this opportunity. For example, you can use your Facebook login to sign up for Cartwheel. By doing this, you can see what offers your friends have on their Cartwheel lists. I've found some great stuff this way! If you want to use your Facebook login, but don't want your Cartwheel activity posted to Facebook, you can manage that via the app privacy settings. You can also add offers to your list as “private” if you don't want something specific shared on Facebook. 

As if sharing about Cartwheel wasn't enough, I've got even more good news for you! Each comment posted in response to the question below garners an automatic entry into a random drawing for a $1,000 Target GiftCard®!!

To enter, all you have to do is comment and tell me - are you a couponer? If so, what's the most you've ever saved? 

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This giveaway is open to US Residents age 18 or older. Winners will be selected via random draw, and will be notified by e-mail. The notification email will come directly from BlogHer via the sweeps@blogher email address. You will have 72 hours to respond; 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 brand page on BlogHer.com where you can read other bloggers’ posts!

 
 

116 comments:

  1. Love using the Cartwheel app. Other than a few department store coupons, Cartwheel are the only other coupons I use.

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  2. I am not really a couponer; the things I eat and like to buy, usually do not have coupons, or rarely do.

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  3. https://twitter.com/LuLu_Brown24/status/429282336383844352

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  4. I am a couponer. I got many items for free by combining coupons and sale prices.


    elena150980@yahoo.com

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  5. https://twitter.com/ElenaIstomina/status/429291435972509697



    elena150980@yahoo.com

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  6. I am not one of those big "couponers". I do use coupons though and the Cartwheel app is awesome! I have already saved over $50 using it. If you shop at Target, it's a must.

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  7. Yes, I am a 'couponer'. I have been for about 7 years. I always look at my savings as the percent off that I saved. The most is 85% and that was clearance prices combined with store coupons, manufacture coupons and cartwheel. I would love to win this giftcard and not have to spend any of 'my money' at target for a while!

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  8. I feel the same way. I've never been good with remembering coupons so I don't even try anymore. But this app makes it so easy I use it every time. I find a quiet spot right before checkout and just scan everything in my cart to see if there are any discounts. So easy!

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  9. I use coupons. I have gotten items free with coupons.

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  10. tweet–https://twitter.com/mami2jcn/status/428973576490737664

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  11. Love the cartwheel app. I usually save around 5 to 10 dollars on each shopping trip!

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  12. Not a couponer but am LOVING the cartwheel app! Thanks for sharing it!!!!

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  13. I am not an extreme couponer, but I am a couponer. I rarely save less than $10, but I've saved as much as $30!

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  14. So glad you posted this. I try to be a couponer but often fail by forgetting my coupons at home. I love the Cartwheel app though. It's so easy! But I had no clue you could scan an item to see if there's a coupon...brilliant.

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  15. I LOVE THE APP!! I saved $16 couponing once, and was pretty happy. I spend way longer in Target now because I'm scanning things left and right, well played Target, well played!! Then a woman saw me scanning things and asked what I was doing, well she immediately downloaded it and started saving too! So, I'm gonna need that $1,000 please as a bonus! :)

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  16. Yes and no, I saved $30 once using coupons! The Cartwheel App is the best thing EVER, all stores need to get on board with this. Thanks for sharing about the privacy settings!

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  17. Love Target! I'm downloading the app now! :)

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  18. Yes I am a couponer. The most I have saved was about $200 on a grocery bill

    Thank you for the chance to win this!

    lola_violets_2010{at}yahoo{dot}com

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  19. I tweeted:

    https://twitter.com/lolaviolets2010/status/429380922392059904

    lola_violets_2010{at}yahoo{dot}com

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  20. I coupon on occasion. I wouldn't consider myself a couponer, though. I love the cartwheel app!

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  21. Im not a serious couponer, but I once used all my sales and deals to save $40. It took me like two hours to get it all sorted out thought- so I kind of fell off the wagon. This app however gives me more reason to wander around Target kid free, so of course I love it!

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  22. I'm not much of a couponer but, I saved $14.05 with my cartwheel app earlier this week!

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  23. I'm no couponer, but I am a bargain Betty and love a good deal! I am a fan of the Cartwheel app also. With three kids (one is still in diapers) I find it extremely useful. Speaking of useful, I would be forever grateful for a Target gift card, as I spend most of my time (and money) in that store. My husband would probably praise the good Lord if I won. He knows when I say that I need a few things there, that I'm coming home with enough items to redecorate an entire room. Is there such a thing as Target Shoppers Anonymous ??

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  24. I'm a simple couponer...only clip what I normally use! But excited to try the Cartwheel app! Yippee!

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  25. https://twitter.com/__sarandipity__/status/429449782034055168

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  26. i've never couponened in my life! see i can't even spell it ! lol but what i want one day!

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  27. tweet https://twitter.com/MeandBells/status/429456721036066816

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  28. Not a couponer. I end up bringing them with me, buying the exact item (which is generally not the brand I would typically get) and then I find the coupon in my purse AFTER I've already paid and unloaded the car. Frustration!

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  29. I use some coupons but I am not really a couponer despite my best efforts. I agree that I love my cartwheel app especially combined with my red card. I have saved over $30 with it!

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  30. I love cartwheel (just recently discovered and i LOOOOVE target. shop there all the time. and that funny at the top... hilarious and so true. last week i saved $8 with my 5% off and cartwheel. it was awesome! i got so excited too. pretty proud moment. sure hope i win!!!

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  31. I love Target too! It's my Happy Place :) I do coupon. It's almost like an adrenaline rush when the cashier tells me my super discounted total. As for the most I've ever saved... I saved a little over $30 using coupons on one trip to Target this summer.

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  32. I am a couponer to some extent, but not a much as a few years ago when I had access to lots of paper inserts and double coupons. Things have changed.
    Digicats {at} Sbcglobal {dot} Net

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  33. Tweeted
    https://twitter.com/MsCarolsueA/status/429525513590169600
    Digicats {at} Sbcglobal {dot} Net

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  34. I love Cartwheel and use it every time I visit Target! I especially love their diaper deals. I did not realize that you can scan items to see if they are discounted!

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  35. I am a couponer, and have saved about $25.

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  36. Im totally a couponer - I think the most Ive saved is about $20 - i would love to use the cartwheel 5% back!!

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  37. tweeted https://twitter.com/mermont84/status/429619748578422785

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  38. I am, much to my chagrin actually. I really get vexed with all of the tiny pieces of paper (that I can hardly read!) and the printing; I LOVE LOVE coupons on a phone app. They are weirdly thrilling!

    ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~margueritecore [at] gmail [dot] com

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  39. I posted a tweet too: https://twitter.com/AnnaZed/status/429683744703000576
    margueritecore [at] gmail [dot] com

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  40. Now that it's just Hubz and me at home, I don't do the heavy duty grocery couponing like when cooking for a family . BUT...I like to have coupons, discount or promo codes for any home and clothing purchases possible.

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  41. https://twitter.com/mbm218/status/429708171469266945

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  42. I've tried couponing several times, but I never save more than $3-4. I ended up stopping because it wasn't worth the effort;)

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  43. Yes, I'm a couponer. Usually I save about $10. Love this Cartwheel idea. I shop at Target often and this will really be helpful.

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  44. I havent couponed for awhile, but the most I saved was $100 on bodywash. sweepmorey at gmail dot com

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  45. tweeted https://twitter.com/mommysdizzy/status/429744274813366275

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  46. I am a big couponer and love using Cartwheel at Target!

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  47. I'm a couponer. The most I have saved is a little over $40.
    austma7@aol.com

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  48. I am a sometimes couponer. I have saved more than 90% with sales and coupons combined. It's a lot of planning, though, for trips like this.

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  49. I am not a big couponer, but I use them occasionally. I love the Cartwheel app!

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  50. I tweeted:
    https://twitter.com/WhitSweeps/status/429763508956176384

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  51. I don't using use my phone for downloading apps, but this one looks like it would be well worth it in savings.

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  52. I try to use coupons but most of the time I head out in a rush that I forget them :)

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  53. I am a couponer and have saved 50 dollars one time!

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  54. Yes, sometimes and when I take the time to organize can save$10 at grocery or more at department stores. Would love to try this!
    tvollowitz at aol dot com

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  55. I use coupons but sadly I am not an expert yet, the most I have ever saved using them in one go was $32

    mummytotwoboys@yahoo.com

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  56. Tweeted
    https://twitter.com/mummytotwoboys1/status/429799031150104576
    mummytotwoboys@yahoo.com

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  57. I definitely use coupons with every shopping trip. I've saved hundreds, I'm sure!

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  58. I'm a total bargain shopper, yet casual couponer. I saved over $100 at one store. :)

    Lesha@tothemotherhood.com

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  59. 30.00 is the most I have saved. I am pretty new.

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  60. I am not a couponer but I am a shopper of sales and clearances.

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  61. I routinely use coupons. $80 is the most I have saved on one trip to the grocery store.

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  62. Target is a great place to shop, plus this is also a great giveaway.

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  63. Yes I'm a couponer when I remember to bring the coupons (lol!). I think the most I've ever saved is $25.00

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  64. https://twitter.com/disneyfan40/status/430046984976621568

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  65. I'm not a couponer, but the Target coupons are so great I often will browse before heading to Target!

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  66. I tweeted!

    https://twitter.com/channynn/status/430078211179814912

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  67. Sweet! I am a couponer, and I typically save around 40% on my weekly shopping bill. But I almost always get items for 70+% off or free. Like most good things, it takes work--but has real rewards if you put in the effort. (:

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  68. I tweeted about it! https://twitter.com/myblackfriend/status/430081234677424129 thanks Sarah and Target!

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

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  70. I am a sometimes couponer. I used to be much more dedicated but sort of fell out of the habit.

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  71. I am not a devoted couponer but I do use them when I can

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  72. Yes, the most I have ever saved is $60 on a $75 grocery bill. Ive only done that once because they were tripling coupons only that day. Thank you

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  73. tweeted: https://twitter.com/heavensangel238/status/430147235620196352

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  74. not a couponer, but i do use and LOVE the cartwheel app!

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  75. I do use coupons! I think the biggest savings I got, in one trip, was around $50, but I don't usually keep track! I just use coupons as a way of life so I don't think about it! :)

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  76. Tweeted :) - https://twitter.com/Enter_Now/status/430211711514075137

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  77. I am no couponer - I always forget to hand them over at the register and then find them two months later at the bottom of my purse - hah! Cartwheel is perfect for someone like me!

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  78. I am not a couponer but I do like to hunt for the best deals. I shop off-price store clearance and most of my clothes are designer brands for 90% off retail price

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  79. I am a sale shopper but not a couponer. The most I have ever saved using coupons was a few dollars.
    addictedtorodeo at gmail dot com

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  80. I'm not a couponer but I save a lot by stockpiling during sales

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  81. I use coupons occassionally, but I love the Cartwheel app because you don't have to carry them around and remember to use them. So conveneint!

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  82. I am a couponer; however, I don't use them as much as I could. The most I've saved is approx. $20,

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  83. I tweeted: https://twitter.com/greenhome1/status/430474657976700930

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  84. I use coupons all the time. Most I've save is I don't know. $10 off some things like toothbrush head replacements maybe

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  85. I use coupons every chance I get. The most was around a $90 savings with coupons while grocery shopping.

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  86. https://twitter.com/smilekisses/status/430596631595999233

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  87. I love coupons! I believe the most I have saved is 100% on squeezable fruits at publix:)

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  88. I am an avid couponer. I usually save over 50% per shopping trip.

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  89. LOVE cartwheel! I've save over $150 and probably about $40 of that was in a single day to Target! I use some other coupons (20% off my cuisinart at bed bath an beyond!).

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  90. I can't remember the most I've ever saved, but I do use coupons on every shopping trip! 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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  91. I've used coupons for years. I once saved $98 with coupons

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  92. I used to coupon but it was so time consuming! I got a free bottle of hairspray once. I love that with the Target app it's fast and easy to use!

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  93. Couponing is stressful! I suppose I need to download this app though, because I love me some Target and some good bargains!! :)

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  94. I dabble in couponing. I think the most I saved was around 70, but that wasn't from just coupons. (littlesillysally at gmail dot com)

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  95. I go in spurts. I once was a huge couponer. I'm getting back to it. It takes time!

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  96. I've been a couponer for decades-have saved thousands of dollars Rosanne rosans4@comcast.net

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  97. Tweeted: https://twitter.com/rosannepm/status/432679339180576768 Rosanne rosans4@comcast.net

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  98. https://twitter.com/sweetums82/status/432901476986273792

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  99. Icing on the cake is totally right. I love the Cartwheel app. I don't like to clip coupons but love the cartwheel app and my extra savings on top of low prices from Target. :)

    amy [at] utry [dot] it

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  100. tweeted:

    https://twitter.com/uTry_it/status/432950621897900032

    amy [at] utry [dot] it

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  101. YES! I use to be hard core, but don't quite have the time anymore so it's hit & miss. I have totally been one of those ladies that has a basket full & walks away paying less than $25. I need to get back to that...

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  102. just got an iphone, so i'll get this app ASAP

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  103. i've downloaded this but havent used it yet

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  104. tweeted

    https://twitter.com/MelindaJoy926/status/433417011327037440

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  105. I used to coupon often, but not as much anymore. I do love getting a good deal, though!

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  106. I am a couponer and savee $75 on a grocery trip

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  107. I do use coupons whenever I can find any. I print a few from the internet, but the ones in the grocery circulars around here are crappy and there's rarely any that I use.

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  108. I'm not really a grocery store coupon person. But clothing coupons are another story. I use them all the time. I think I have saved up to 50% before!
    nuthouse(at)centurytel(dot)net

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  109. i do coupon, and at most probably saved around $50 once

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  110. https://twitter.com/raggammuffin/status/437586445029494786

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