Last Minute Gift Ideas That Won’t Break the Bank!

Christmas is almost here! If you are scrambling for some last minute gift ideas, I’ve got some suggestions for you that won’t break the bank!

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last minute gift ideas including monopoly Target edition

One of my favorite go-to ideas are board games, and especially the Monopoly Target Edition currently priced at $14.99! This is such a fun version with super cute tokens. The best part is that it is a great gift for a wide age variety, or to gift to an entire family! Plus, if you are looking for a toy donation item, this would be an awesome idea!

Homemade gifts are also terrific ideas, especially for neighbors, teachers, or family friends. SheSaved has the how-to on making this pretty (and easy) Homemade Simmering Potpourri Jar.

Five Below is a great place to shop if you are on a tight budget. They have LOTS of toys, including squishmallows and other stocking stuffers at terrific prices! They also have quite a few craft kits and sets with prices starting at $1!

The Nutella mini jars are great for stocking stuffers for all ages, and these teeny tiny vending machines are so fun!

Another great idea is a gift card to Dave & Buster’s or The Main Event! It’s a great gift to give to a family, teens, tweens or even newlyweds! Right now, you can score a $20 arcade card for $12!

Stanley tumblers are all the rage, and there are lots to choose from on the Stanley site. If you are wanting to gift one for Christmas, Target carries quite a few, including a new style in stores!

last minute gift ideas including Target Deal of the Day

Target Deals of the Day continue thru December 23rd, and we have some great ones coming! December 20th is Buy One Get One FREE Starbucks beverages, so you could grab a second drink as a little thank you for a co-worker! We have a few more nice ones coming, and these deals are a great way to grab gifts at a discount!

Last minute gift ideas on lots of magazine titles

Magazines make for great gifts, and at Discount Mags there are so many deals!

Thru 12/20 – Save on magazines for any foodie you know – Taste of Home, Food Network, Cook’s Illustrated and More!

On 12/20 & 12/21 save on lots of Kids magazines including Zoobooks, Ranger Rick, Sports Illustrated Kids and more titles!

On 12/22 thru 12/26, save on TONS of titles including Us Weekly, Reader’s Digest, & Sports Illustrated. Even better, Discount Mags will let the recipient know their gift is on the way. Magazines are a gift that lasts for months!

Or, if you have a bit more money to spend and want to impress someone who loves to cook, consider Hexclad pans. While they may not arrive for Christmas, these pans are simply amazing, and they are on a limited time sale! I received several as a gift, and to be honest, I got pretty choked up when they showed up on my doorstep. You can read more about these incredible pans on this post.

I hope these last minute gift ideas are helpful! Also keep in mind that the best gift of all can sometimes just be your time – especially for home bound and elderly folks!

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Get $50 Off a $50 Target Shopping Trip When You Open a New REDCard Account thru 12/30

Red Card account thru 12-30 offer

If you’ve been thinking about getting a Target REDcard, now is a great time! Open a new Redcard account thru 12-30 and get a nice coupon!

Right now, when you open a new debit, credit or reloadable Target REDcard account before 12/30, you’ll get a coupon for $50 off a future $50+ qualifying purchase at Target valid thru 1/29/24. This awesome coupon will come in the mail with your new REDcard once you are approved.

We typically see this offer for a $40 coupon, so this offer is super nice!

(The coupon will exclude items sold & shipped by Target Plus™ Partners, alcohol, Apple products, Barbie camper and houses, Beats, Black History Month, Bose, Bratz Collector and Designer Dolls, Bullseye’s Playground, Cards Against Humanity, Casper, clinic & pharmacy, Cricut, dairy milk, Disney Princess Castle, Dockers, Do-a-Dot, Doona, DSLR cameras & lenses, Dynamic Coins, Dyson, Elf on the Shelf, Fisher Price Laugh n Learn, Fitbit, Funko Standard Pop, gift cards, GilletteLabs Heated Razor Starter Kit by Gillette–3ct, Google, Hair Appliances, HALO Baby, Hasbro Games (Classic Monopoly, Connect Four, Jenga, Sorry, Trouble).

Additional exclusions are Healthy Roots Dolls, HP Inc., ICU reading glasses, Infant Optics, JBL, Latino Heritage Month, LEGO, Levi’s Red Label, LG OLED and QNED TVs, Lights From Anywhere (Junior), limited-time designer partnerships, Lovevery, Marvin’s Magic Drawing Board and Pens, Mega Bloks, Meta Oculus and Portal, mobile contracts, Motrin baby, Nintendo hardware and Switch games, Polder, Philips Avent, Plan B, power shave, power dental, prepaid cards, Play-Doh Ice Cream Truck Playset,

Also excluded are PlayStation-consoles, virtual reality and accessories, Pride, Revival, Samsung TVs, Shipt Membership, simplehuman, Sonos, Sony Electronics, Take Action, Target Optical, Tempur-Sealy, Trading Cards, Tylenol (and baby) pain relief, Ulta Beauty at Target Brands, Umbrellas, Unlocked phones, Vera Bradley handbags, Weber, What Do You Meme?, and WonderFold.

If you don’t have one yet – Target REDcard holders enjoy many benefits, including saving 5% on every purchase, FREE Shipping on Target.com, no annual fee and more. Plus, you can stack your 5% off with Target Circle, coupons, and subscriptions, saving you even more money!

You can choose to open a Target debit card or credit card. Both are Chip-and-PIN enabled, a recent security feature. You can go HERE to learn more about the REDcard,

If you choose to get a reloadable RedCard, you will need to successfully register online for a new account, activate your permanent card once you receive it, and then complete a $50 Transaction at Target within 45 days of registration. A statement credit will then be posted to your account within 30 days. (Note the $50 must be spent in one transaction).

Keep in mind this offer for opening a Redcard account thru 12-30 is only for those new to the program.

And, be sure and check out this week’s Target Ad Scan for lots of sales and deals to be had at Target this week (and future week’s once posted) with the extra savings from your Redcard!

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Super Affordable Holiday Decor at Five Below! Trees, Ornaments, Stocking Stuffers and More!

Five Below Christmas decor including tree, wreath and gnomes

On a budget or just starting out and need holiday decor? You can deck the halls with Christmas decor at Five Below without breaking the bank!

I was compensated for this post. This post also contains affiliate links and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links. All comments and opinions are my own.

Decorating for Christmas can be costly! If you are needing to add to your current decor, have a small space, or are just starting out – Five Below can help you get all the basics at a very wallet friendly price!

The centerpiece for holiday decor is the tree! For $5.55 you can grab a 4 foot tall artificial tree with the stand and storage bag!

box of Christmas lights

Decorate your tree with a 14 foot long 70 count string of lights for $4. Both multicolor and clear lights are available at this price! You can also use these lights outdoors for a festive touch to bushes, trees, or along the roof line.

Add these Mini Christmas Ornaments 16 count  priced at $1.50. This means you can grab THREE boxes for under $5! There are 3 different color choices too – blue, green or red.Five Below also has a 9 foot strand of tinsel garland for $3, and you can choose from gold, silver, red, or white. 

If you need all of these items, you can get a 4 foot tree, lights, 3 boxes of ornaments and tinsel all for under $20!

And, if you are wanting to grab some outdoor decor, this 3.8 foot inflatable snow globe is priced at $15. It comes with a repair sticker, and actually can be used indoors too. It’s so cute, even all by itself.

In addition to all the Christmas decor at Five Below, they have lots of great stocking stuffers, including select candy priced at 4 for $5. Some of the choices in this 4/$5 sale are Tic Tac Naughty or Nice Mints, Nutella 1.05 ounce jars, Peeps Snowman 3 packs and more!

If you have a Squishmallow fan in the house, there are some cute ones  priced under $6!

So be sure and check out all the great bargains at Five Below to get you ready for this holiday season without breaking the bank!

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Target Weekly Ad Preview – Sneak Peek for Next Week, 4/23 Through 4/29

shortened image of the 4-23 Target Ad Cover

Sneak Peek of the Target Weekly Ad Preview for the Week of 4/23 thru 4/29. Use the Target Ad Scan to see next weeks deals at Target.

Plan your shopping next week at Target by viewing the Target Weekly Ad Preview 4/23 – 4/29! 

There are quite a few upcoming Target Circle offers to save on pet care, pain relief, hair care, and more. So be sure to check out these offers!

All Grove Co. products will be Buy One Get One 50% off, and there are a lot of sales and buy more save more deals in the grocery department.

If you are wanting to spruce up your outdoor space, there are some nice sales on outdoor furniture and accessories including firepits and patio umbrellas, and select lawn and garden items – no coupons needed!

In addition, the Car Seat Trade-in Event is BACK again next week!! I love this event as it’s such an awesome way to recycle an old car seat and buy new or upgrade to a bigger size! If you aren’t familiar, just bring in your old car seat to Target and get a Target Circle offer for 20% off select baby gear including car seats and more. 

PLUS there are sales both this week and next to maximize your savings with the Circle offer. And, if you are expecting, don’t forget, Target has a great baby registry!

Keep in mind if you have a Target Red card you will get your usual extra 5% off plus get FREE shipping if you shop online. 

There are so many great upcoming deals in this upcoming 31 page Target ad, so here is the Sneak Peek of the Target weekly ad preview 4/23 – 4/29. Be sure and look thru ALL the pages of the Target ad so you can plan your shopping deals for next week!

Target Weekly Ad 4/23 Page 1

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New Tabitha Brown Outdoor Entertaining Collection Available at Target!

Tabitha Brown Collection for outdoor entertaining

The newest Tabitha Brown collection has dropped at Target! Target partnered with Tabitha Brown (social media personality, author, actress and vegan chef) to bring four limited time collections to Target stores!

Known for her optimism, humor and motivational speaking, her exciting collections encompass apparel, kitchenware and more spread out over time. While the previous collections are now either sold out or have very little inventory left, her newest outdoor entertainment collection is available now!

Her vibrant collection of  outdoor tableware includes colorful melamine striped dinner plates, divided serving plates, acrylic pitchers, wine tumblers and more!

The Tabitha Brown outdoor entertaining collection also includes some brightly colored beach towels, inflatable beach balls, citronella candles, outdoor bean bag chairs, and even grilling tool sets.

We typically see items sell out fast, so be sure and check out the complete collection sooner rather than later!

Also be sure and check out your grocery section for select vegan Tabitha Brown products including spicy jalapeno cilantro garlic spread and pickled okra!

There are quite a few devout Tabitha Brown fans out there and if you are one of them, make sure to check the Target site for deals on the Tabitha Brown Collection at Target

PLUS keep in mind if you have a Redcard, you will save an extra 5%. Don’t have a REDcard?  Right now, you can score a coupon for $40 off a future $40 purchase at Target when you sign up for a credit, debit or reloadable Target Redcard thru May 27th! While you won’t get it in time to use today, it still amounts to a FREE $40!

For more awesome deals at Target this week, be sure and check out the weekly ad scan or sort the blog by the Weekly Ad Category!

More favorite Target Brands: 

  • Brightroom
  • Knox Rose Apparel
  • A New Day
  • Opalhouse
  • Hearth & Hand with Magnolia
  • Pillowfort
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