Ulta Is Now at Target & Moms Have One Less Place to Drag the Kids

by Karly WoodAugust 18, 2021

As much as we love online shopping, there are always time you need something NOW. When that happens, it usually means packing the entire fam into the car for a road trip of errands.

Now, moms have one less trip to make as Ulta is moving into Target! Starting this month, Ulta Beauty at Target is debuting at 100 Target stores and target.com with more than 50 prestige brands for cosmetics, hair, skin, body and fragrance.

photo: Courtesy of Target

While the initial roll out only includes 100 stores (you can see which locations here), Target plans to reach a total of 800 locations in the future. The “shop-in-shop” concept will be near the existing beauty section and will be packed with displays, discovery zones and seasonal items.

Not only that, but you can shop using both your Target Circle and Ultamate Rewards programs! Tack on your RedCard and you’re saving big bucks (plus, not having to drive to another store!).

If you’re not near a Target where Ulta will be moving, you can still grab what you need from Target.com using the retailer’s same-day delivery using Shipt.

––Karly Wood

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Old Navy Just Quietly Dropped Halloween Gear & Eek! We Want It All

by Karly WoodAugust 9, 2021

As we ease out of summer and into fall, retailers everywhere are getting amped for warm weather duds. When it comes to Halloween, Old Navy is ready for the spooky season!

The retailer just launched the first round of Halloween pajamas, T-shirts and socks that will get your excited to scream boo! While clearly there is more to come, we couldn’t help but get excited at the products available so far. Keep scrolling to see our faves!

––Karly Wood

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IKEA Is Celebrating an Anniversary with a Meatball Candle & We Are Officially Intrigued

by Sarah ShebekAugust 4, 2021

If you love everything about IKEA, including how it smells of meatballs and deals, you’re in for a treat! To celebrate the 10 year anniversary of the IKEA U.S. Family Program, the beloved Swedish retailer is releasing a limited edition HUVUDROLL Meatball scented candle! And if you’re an IKEA Family member, you can enter to win one as part of a “Store in a Box” package starting August 6.

The Store in a Box promises “the best, most recognizable pieces of an IKEA store to bring home,” including the meatball candle. If the cute blue packaging is any indicator, you’ll definitely want to toss your name into contest consideration. Plus that candle is a must-have!

IKEA is also running a number of deals to commemorate the anniversary. You’ll score $50-$100 off BRATHULT sofas, 40% off SISSIL cushion covers, 25% off SILKEBORG, MEJRUP and VEDTOFTE rugs and 20% off select FNITTRIG plant pots, among other discounts. Visit the website for the full list of deals, including in-store only offerings.

Finally, if you shop August 14-15 and spend $100 or more, you’ll receive one of the signature big blue bags to take home! Move on over, back-to-school shopping, because IKEA is making a real power move!
—Sarah Shebek

Featured image courtesy of IKEA

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This New Version of Monopoly Is Right on Target

by Karly WoodAugust 3, 2021

Calling all Target lovers! Now you can combine your love of the bullseye retailer and your prowess as a property owner in a whole new game: Target Monopoly!

Target and Hasbro are bringing shopping enthusiasts a limited edition version of Monopoly that you can finally get now. Monopoly: Target Edition plays the same way the OG version does, but with all the things that make Target the magical place it is.

Instead of buying property, you get to pick up Target items, and in typical Target Circle fashion you can earn tokens that will help you increase your savings. When you pass GO, go ahead and buy those items in your Target basket! To win, be the player with the most savings at checkout.

“Monopoly: Target Edition is the latest example of how we are always exploring new ways to spark moments of joy with all of our guests within our curated assortment of fan-favorite and Target-exclusive games and toys,” says Nik Nayar, senior vice president, hardlines, Target.

The limited edition game is available now stores and Target.com.

––Karly Wood

All photos: Courtesy of Target

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Yes, You Can Buy a Crunchwrap Supreme Float and Yes, It’s Only Five Dollars

by Sarah ShebekJune 24, 2021

We have four words for you: Crunchwrap Supreme Pool Float. Thanks to Five Below’s new partnership with Taco Bell, you can claim one for your summer fun—for only $5!

If you’d rather set sail on a giant packet of hot sauce or a hard shell taco, you’ve got options. The full line includes three floats to choose from (four, if you count the two different hot sauces) for ages 12 and up. Taco bout the perfect way to spice up your water play!

They’re only available at Five Below, the retailer that offers fun family items starting at $1. And since each one is five bucks each, you might want to snag them all before they sell out. Good luck choosing your favorite!

One caveat: maybe don’t take your actual Taco Bell order into the water. A soggy taco is a sad taco. Save the food for the shore, then Live Mas with these floats!

—Sarah Shebek

Featured image courtesy of Five Below

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Like Whoa! This Animal Crossing Apparel Collab is a Must for Your Island

by Karly WoodJune 23, 2021

Can’t get enough of Animal Crossing? Neither can UNIQLO!

The stylish retailer is pairing up with the popular Nintendo game to bring the world its new UNIQLO UT collection. Animal Crossings: New Horizons apparel is dropping Jul. 1 and has everything you need to navigate the summer, and developing your own personal island, in true style.

The collaboration will hit UNIQLO stores nationwide and uniqlo.com and includes t-shirts, tote bags and blanket towels. No one has to miss out on the fun, with styles coming in baby, kids and adults and at a price point of $9.90 to $29.90.

Just like the desert island vibes in the video game, the UNIQLO collection is packed with bright colors and quotes from everyone’s fave characters like Tom Nook, Isabelle and K.K. Slider. To make the line even more special Animal Crossing players will be able to visit a UNIQLO store within the game via a Dream Address and get two unique clothing items!

Head to the UNIQLO website to see tons of designs included in the collaboration and get ready to shop Jul. 1 both in store and online.

––Karly Wood

All photos: Courtesy of UNIQLO

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Double Your Deal Fun with Rare Sale on Target Gift Cards

by Karly WoodJune 17, 2021

Target Deal Days are almost here! In addition to an extra day of sale extravaganza, the bullseye retailer is getting shoppers excited with an extra special deal that starts TODAY.

From Wed. Jun. 16 through Sat. Jun. 19 you can save 5% off Target digital gift cards! The offer is valid for a one-time only purchase, up to $500.

photo: AnthonyRosenberg via iStock

To access the deal, head to Target.com and save the offer to your account. You can use the code to get multiple gift cards, but just make sure they are all in one transaction!

Choose from delivery via email, text or mail and remember that the deal is only good on Target gift cards. Dining, entertainment and credit card based gift cards are not included. Shop on!

––Karly Wood

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Walmart’s “Deals for Days” Event Is Coming June 20-23

by Sarah ShebekJune 7, 2021

Dueling deals! Walmart has announced Deals for Days from June 20-23, stretching one day longer than Amazon Prime Day and Target’s Deal Days. And the retailer offered a sneak peek at some of the hottest bargains that will be available.

If you’re looking to up your housecleaning game, the iHome Nova Auto Empty Mopping Robot will be half off, at $299 (originally $599). You can grab a 40 inch smart LED TV for $178 from Hisense (originally $228). And a fun tech toy for kids, the Little Tikes Tobi Robot smartwatch, will be only $24.50 (originally $49). There will be plenty of other deals on the most in-demand categories, like electronics, fashion, toys and home goods.

Walmart is also offering free same-day delivery, two-day shipping and next-day shipping. If you have a Walmart Plus membership, two days shipping is free, though the deals are open to everyone. And you’ll also be able to find deals in the store, with rollback items you can only get with in-person shopping.

Now that three of the biggest retailers have jumped into the deal day game, you’ll have plenty of options online and in person. Hot tip: start checking off some Christmas wish list items now and your December self will thank you!

––Sarah Shebek

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Sidekicks Save the Day in Disney’s New Board Game

by Sarah ShebekMay 25, 2021

Sidekicks need more love, especially since they’re often the best movie characters. Disney’s new board game puts your favorite sidekicks—Timon and Pumba, Tinker Bell and Abu—front and center.

Spin Master Games is launching Disney Sidekicks on Aug. 1. The premise? Villains have captured familiar heroes and locked them up in a castle. Sidekicks to the rescue!

You’ll play cooperatively and travel through the gameboard, battling villains, rescuing villagers and collecting locks to open the castle and save the heroes.

Players will have a bevy of characters to choose from, including Lumiere and Flora, Timon and Pumba and Fauna and Merryweather. Familiar nemeses include Captain Hook, Gaston, Jafar and Scar.

Grab this game from your favorite retailer for $29.99 in August. Time for the sidekicks to steal the spotlight and save the day!

—Sarah Shebek

Image courtesy of Spin Master Games

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Target’s Newest Badge Helps ID Asian-Owned Brands to Support

by Sarah ShebekMay 18, 2021

It’s easier than ever to support Asian-owned businesses online, thanks to a new initiative from Target. The retailer just announced a badge that identifies Asian-owned brands and they’re spotlighting these products online as Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month continues.

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Whether you’re looking for coconut chips or a new children’s book, you can find the badge in the “At A Glance” section of the product description. It accompanies two other badges that Target has released in the past year: a Black-owned business badge and a women-owned business badge. And it’s in line with the company’s mission to leverage change and shift power to communities, as noted in March on the Target Foundation page.

“We stand firmly against racism, racialized misogyny, and xenophobia in all forms. Through our existing approach in driving systems-level change, we are committed to centering equity and investing in Black, Indigenous, and Person of Color-led (BIPOC) organizations. As part of our commitment to action against hate, we are investing $250,000 in organizations led by Asian Americans, working to empower the Asian American community, addressing gender-based violence and xenophobia, and advancing justice.”

—Sarah Shebek

Featured image courtesy of Target

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