There are plenty of deals on toys now at Target. (BTW, January and July are the best times to load up on toys at Target.) A few tips if you hit the sales:
Use the scanners located around the store to check the price.
Look through your family calendar for kids’ birthdays and buy ahead.
Pick up a few extra toys for those last-minute parties. If you don’t end up using them, you’ll just be two steps ahead for the holidays.
Ace Hardware rewards program
Loyal Ace shoppers frustrated with its rebate program now have another option: Ace’s free Instant Savings program. Members earn 10 points for every $1 spent, a $5 reward for every 2,500 points earned, money-saving coupons and sale reminders, along with helpful tips and content. To sign up visit a local store or Ace’s website.
New app for that
Download the Ibotta app for free. Before shopping, browse through the app’s offers, watch some quick video, look at recipes and take a few polls. After shopping, upload your receipt. Your purchases will be verified within 24 hours and your account will be credited.
Once you reach $5, your PayPal account will be credited. This app currently works at Rite Aid, CVS, Target, Wal-Mart, Walgreens and Harris Teeter. Let Ibotta know which offers you like and dislike and the app will customize the offers. There is no limit on the number of offers you can redeem.
Once you have successfully redeemed an offer, Ibotta immediately restocks your shelf with a new offer. The more offers you redeem, the more new offers you will see, and the more money you can earn.
Reach the Deal Diva at thedealdiva@bellsouth.net.
