Check Offers with Target Cartwheel’s Barcode Scanner

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Chrissy let me know about a cool feature available on the latest version of Target’s Cartwheel App. Now you can check whether a Cartwheel offer matches an item before you get up to the checkout lane using the app’s barcode scanner. Cartwheel has made this available on both iPhone and Android smartphones too.

cartwheel-barcodeYou will need to have the latest update to Cartwheel to use this feature, Version 1.4.1. To find this feature on Cartwheel, just sign in and the main menu will come up. At the top of the screen, you’ll see the search box with a barcode icon to the right. When you’re ready to scan an item, just tap on this icon and then line the camera up with the barcode of the item. If there is a match, Cartwheel will bring up the offer for you to add. 🙂 That’s it! Your smartphone or device must have a camera to use this feature.

You can use this feature to scan items as you shop using Target’s FREE WiFi connection. Although my shopping trips are usually very-well planned- I think this is great for last-minute finds at the store and a big help and a time saver in my book! It’s also a way to check for cartwheels on spur of the moment clearance finds. Many cartwheels do exclude clearance- but quite a few do not- so this is an easy way to check!

If you do not yet have the Cartwheel App, you can go HERE to download for Android devices and go HERE for the iPhone, iPad and other Apple devices.

NOT FAMILIAR WITH TARGET CARTWHEEL? This savings program introduced by Target allows you to save even more when shopping in-store. Even better- these offers can be used with Target Coupons AND Manufacturer coupons for up to a triple stack! You can see my post HERE to help get you started.

–Thank you Chrissy for the heads up on this nifty little time saver!

Not Seeing Totally Target Posts on Facebook?

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I hear lots of you are unable to see my Facebook posts over the last few days. Apparently Facebook has made yet ANOTHER change as to how they choose what you see. 🙁 It’s frustrating and hard for me to keep up with being Facebook savvy- but I hear there are a few things you can do to improve your chances of seeing my posts. On the Totally Target Facebook Page (and any other pages you are not seeing posts for anymore)- you can check for the following things…

1. If you hover over the “Liked” button on the Facebook Banner and check off “Get Notifications”

2. Also when you hover over the “Liked” button choose “Show in News Feed” and then click on “settings” and then choose “All Updates”.

3. Be sure you are Following my page- by clicking on the “Follow” button next to the “Liked” button and it will now change to “Following”.

4. The more you interact with my page by liking posts, commenting or sharing them etc, the more likely my posts will show for you.

Hope this helps!

-Thanks for the tips & help to Haley, Jennifer, Heather, Roo, Tony, Michael & Karen!

Mega Swag Bucks Day Plus Bonus Signup Bucks

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It’s Friday, which means Mega Swag Bucks Day where the chances of earning bigger bucks go way up today!

If you are not familiar with Swagbucks, it is a very fun and easy way to earn FREE Gift Cards and other prizes just by searching the internet. And when you register HERE for FREE– you will get 30 swagbucks just for joining! PLUS when you enter the code TOTALLYT70 (just click on “I have a sign up code“) and get a bonus of 70 additional points- for a total of 100 points to get you started!

All you need to do is download their toolbar and start using it when you do your searches. Use it every time you search, and randomly you will be awarded “Swagbucks” which you can redeem for prizes. There are gift cards for Starbucks, Amazon, and more, and my most favorite – a Target e-Gift Card!:)

Usually free Swag Codes are put out several times a week worth various amounts and there are lots of other easy ways to earn bucks, including shopping, daily polls, games and referring your friends. So get signed up and start being rewarded when you search and join in on the fun hunt to get more bucks!

Saturday Recipe: Stovetop Macaroni & Cheese

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recipe-mac-cheeseHomemade macaroni & cheese is easy to make and Yammie’s recipe is sure to be a hit with your family! Her version comes out creamy with a shiny sauce that makes it as delicious to look at as it is to eat. PLUS it doesn’t take long to make, so it’s great for a busy week night.

You can check out the step-by-step instructions, ingredients, and more pictures on her post HERE.

-Thanks Yammie at Yammie’s Noshery!