Cartwheel by Target review + giveaway.

When it comes to shopping, something I’ve definitely inherited from my mom is my love for coupons. What I didn’t inherit from my mom, though, is the ability to actually remember to bring those coupons with me.

In the age of technology where just about anything can be done on a mobile device, the idea of carrying paper coupons around with me just doesn’t come natural to me.

That’s why I was so excited when I learned about Cartwheel by Target – an app that includes over 700 offers (coupons), and can be used on your desktop, tablet, mobile web or iPhone and Droid apps.

 

 

One of the reasons I already loved Target is their affordable prices, and the Cartwheel app helps me to save even more. For years Target has been my one-stop-shop for so many things – clothes, beauty products, home goods, work supplies, etc. In fact, I recently moved to a new New York City apartment, and Target was the first place I went to get my new place all furnished and organized.

Some cool details about Cartwheel:

* Cartwheel can only be used on in-store purchases.

* Using either iPhone or Droid native apps, you can scan any barcode in store to see if that item has a Cartwheel offer on it.

* You can use your Facebook login to sign up with Cartwheel. This allows you to see what offers your friends have been using, etc. (but you can also keep your info private!).

* You can also use your Target.com to access Cartwheel.

* You CAN use Cartwheel with any other Target discounts or coupons, manufacturers’ coupons and your REDcard discount.

* Multi-use offers – you are able to use any offer on your list as many times as you wish until the offer expires (with the following exceptions: limit of 4 items per offer, per transaction; limit of 6 Cartwheel scans per day).

* Single scan barcode - each barcode generated by Cartwheel is unique to the guest and holds all of the offers on their Cartwheel list.

* Badges - badges are a fun way to earn more spots on your Cartwheel list. They are awarded for reaching savings milestones, interacting with Cartwheel, and via social sharing. For each badge that is earned, a new spot on your Cartwheel list is opened.

* Cartwheel collections - Cartwheel collections are curated lists of offers that make it easy for the guest on the go to add items to her list. The collections are created to support seasonal offerings and categorical offers (grocery, women’s apparel, baby items, etc.).

 

 

Which feature of Cartwheel do you like the most? Leave your answer in the comments section for the chance to win a $1,000 Target GiftCard®!

 

Sweepstakes Rules:

No duplicate comments.

You may receive (2) total entries by selecting from the following entry methods:

  1. Leave a comment in response to the sweepstakes prompt on this post
  2. Tweet (public message) about this promotion; including exactly the following unique term in your tweet message: “#SweepstakesEntry”; and leave the URL to that tweet in a comment on this post
  3. Blog about this promotion, including a disclosure that you are receiving a sweepstakes entry in exchange for writing the blog post, and leave the URL to that post in a comment on this post
  4. For those with no Twitter or blog, read the official rules to learn about an alternate form of entry.

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!

speakable giveaway.

You didn’t think I’d launch Speakable and not do a giveaway for my readers, did you? :)

I was going to do one last week, but I wanted to wait until the launch of the new limited edition Valentine’s Collection.

Both the Valentine’s Collection and Premier Collection are available now in select amounts, so order yours now at Speakable.co!

To celebrate the recent launch, I’ll be giving away a Speakable necklace to one of my lovely readers!

How to enter:

1) Follow @SpeakableNYC on Twitter

2) Tweet about the giveaway: “I entered @alagracie’s @SpeakableNYC giveaway! http://tinyurl.com/lps7f39”

3) Like Speakable on Facebook

4) Follow Speakable on Instagram

You can enter one, two, three, or ALL FOUR ways, just be sure to leave a comment for each entry in order for them to be counted!

The giveaway ends on Monday January 27th at 4pm EST when I’ll pick a random winner. Thanks again for all of your support, and good luck!

***UPDATE: 1.27.14 - winner has been chosen and emailed!

TASSIMO™ for the holidays {+ giveaway!}

With the holidays around the corner, it’s time to start really brainstorming up what gifts you want to get your loved ones. I don’t know about you, but all throughout the year I see things and think “THAT would be a great gift!” But then, of course, when it’s time to actually get gifts, I forget those things and resort to the go-to’s like candles, ties, and gift cards.

This year, though, it’s time to change all of that. The holidays are the perfect time to show friends and family how much you love them, and giving them a gift that really wows them is the perfect way to do that.

The thing about getting the perfect holiday gift for someone (or even for yourself!) is that it’s not only special, but also something that would be used often to make every day that much better. That’s why when TASSIMO™ offered to let me try one of their brewers, it was like a light bulb went off in my head: This would be the perfect gift!

The TASSIMO™ Brewer makes so many delicious beverages-everything from lattes to cappuccinos and everything in between, all while being simple, clean, and most importantly…delicious.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

There’s nothing a good warm beverage can’t make better. A great morning is made complete with a rich, energizing cup of coffee. An evening at home relaxing with loved ones by the fire is made even cozier with a warm cappuccino in your hands. And with a TASSIMO™ Home Brewing System, you can make so many varieties of beverages for whatever you might be in the mood for-everything from a Rocky Road Cappuccino to a Butterscotch Crème Café! Check out more of TASSIMO’s amazing recipes here.

What I love about my TASSIMO™ Brewer is that it’s a no-fail way to have a delicious cup of coffee each and every time, thanks to its INTELLIBREW™ technology. Not only that, but TASSIMO™ has its own seasonal T DISCs varieties in delicious flavors that we love during the holidays.

If you’re thinking of getting a great gift like a TASSIMO™ Brewer for yourself or a loved one, Cyber Monday is right around the corner and will be the perfect time to do so! If you visit their website, use the Cyber Monday offer code TACYMON3 to save 20% off T DISCS OR save 20% off Brewers + get 2 Free Packages of T DISCS (see deal terms below). If you happen to miss the Cyber Monday deal then additional retail outlets for TASSIMO™ Brewers & T DISCs are Bed Bath & Beyond and Amazon.

Why will a TASSIMO™ Brewer be the perfect gift this holiday season? Leave your answer in the comments section for the chance to win a TASSIMO™ Brewer of your own!

Sweepstakes Rules: No duplicate comments. You may receive (2) total entries by selecting from the following entry methods: Leave a comment in response to the sweepstakes prompt on this post Tweet (public message) about this promotion; including exactly the following unique term in your tweet message: “#SweepstakesEntry”; and leave the URL to that tweet in a comment on this post Blog about this promotion, including a disclosure that you are receiving a sweepstakes entry in exchange for writing the blog post, and leave the URL to that post in a comment on this post For those with no Twitter or blog, read the official rules to learn about an alternate form of entry. This giveaway is open to US Residents age 18 or older. Winner will be selected via random draw, and will be notified by e-mail. You have 72 hours to get back to me, otherwise a new winner will be selected. The Official Rules are available here. This sweepstakes runs from 11/26/13 - 12/23/13. Be sure to visit the Tassimo page on BlogHer.com where you can read other bloggers’ reviews and find more chances to win!

Cyber Monday offer codes are valid in the US only on TassimoDirect.com. Cannot be combined with other offers. Limit 1 coupon redemption per customer. 20% T DISC discount limited to 6 T DISC packages. 20% brewer discount limited to 2 brewers. Offer valid only on 12/2/2013 until 11:59PM PST