Target Ad 8/23: Best Sales & Deals

Here are the best sales and coupon deals I spotted in the Target ad for August 23 - 29, 2015.

Before you prep your shopping list, make sure you read the changes to the Target coupon policy, so you won't have any nasty surprises at checkout.

And don't forget that you can buy discounted Target gift cards at Raise.com right now for even more savings!

Best deals in the 8/23 Target ad

• Save $5 off any 3 Fruit of the Loom Underwear, Undershirts or Socks -- use the in-ad coupon or text BASICS to 827438 to receive a mobile coupon (good beginning Sunday, August 23!)
• Mead Five Star 4-pocket Portfolios -- on sale for 97 cents each.  Buy two and use the $1 off 2 coupon from the 8/2 Smartsource insert.  Your price falls to 47 cents apiece.
• Glaceau Vitaminwater or Smartwater -- on sale for 88 cents per bottle.
• Select Kellogg's Cereal -- on sale for $1.99 per box.  Use this $1 off coupon (points required) and pay 99 cents for yours.
• Poise Impressa Bladder Supports Sizing Kit -- 6-count packs on sale for $2.99.  Use this $2 off coupon and pay 99 cents for yours.
• Sterilite Pencil Holders -- on sale for 99 cents per box.
• Mott's Applesauce Cups -- 6-count packs on sale for $1.67 each.  Buy two for a pre-coupon price of $3.33, then stack the 10% off Cartwheel offer with the $1 off 2 coupon from the 6/28 Smartsource insert.  Your new price falls to $2 for 2, or just a buck per 6-pack!
• Mott’s Applesauce Pouches -- 4-count packs on sale for $2 apiece.  Buy two for $4, then stack the 10% off Cartwheel offer with the $1 off 2 coupon from the 6/28 Smartsource insert.  Your price drops to $2.60 for both, or just $1.30 apiece!
• Kraft Foods American Singles -- on sale for $2 per pack.  Buy two for $4, then use the 60 cents off 2 coupon from the 8/9 Smartsource insert.  Your new price drops to $3.40 for both packs, or just $1.70 apiece.
• Sabra Hummus -- on sale for $2.50 per container.  Buy two for $5, then use the $1 off 2 coupon from the 6/28 Smartsource insert.  You'll pay two bucks apiece for yours.
• Twizzlers or Twizzlers Bites -- on sale 2 bags for $5.  Use the $1 off 2 coupon from the 6/28 Smartsource, and pay two bucks per bag instead.
• Select Pantene Hair Care & Styling Products -- on sale for $6.49 apiece, with a free $5 Target gift card when you buy three bottles in the same transaction.  So buy three styling items for a pre-coupon price of $19.47, then use three $2 off Pantene styling items coupons from the 8/2 Smartsource insert.  You'll pay $13.47 out of pocket, and then you'll get your $5 Target gift card back for the next transaction.  So that's like paying $8.47 for all three items, or just $2.82 apiece!
• Degree Dry Spray Deodorant for Men or Women -- on sale for $4.99 apiece.  Use the $1.50 off Degree Dry Spray for Women coupon arriving in the 8/23 Red Plum insert.  That knocks your price down to $3.49.
• Dove Dry Spray Deodorant -- on sale for $5.49 apiece.  Use the $1.50 off coupon also arriving in the 8/23 Red Plum insert, and snag yours for $3.99 instead.
• Clairol Natural Instincts, Root Touch-Up or Nice’n Easy Hair Color -- on sale for $6.99 per box.  Buy two for a pre-coupon price of $13.98, then use the $5 off 2 coupon from the 8/16 Smartsource insert.  Your new price falls to $8.98 for both boxes, or just $4.49 apiece!
• Purina Dog Chow -- 20 lb bags on sale for $10.99 apiece.  Buy two for a pre-coupon price of $21.98, then stack two $1.50 off coupons from the 7/26 Red Plum inserts with the coupon from the 7/26 Red Plum insert for a free $10 Target gift card when you buy two Purina products.  You'll pay $18.98 out of pocket for both big bags, and then you'll still score your $10 Target gift card for a future purchase.  So that's like spending $8.98 for both bags after all discounts, or $4.49 each!
• Purina Cat Chow Complete -- 16 lb bags on sale for $11.99 apiece.  Buy two for a pre-coupon price of $23.98, then stack two $1 off coupons from the 6/28 Smartsource with the coupon from the 7/26 Red Plum insert for a free $10 Target gift card when you buy two Purina products.  You'll pay $21.98 out of pocket for both bags, and then you'll receive your free $10 Target gift card for next time.  So that's a final price of $11.98 after all discounts, or just $5.99 apiece!
• Downy Fabric Softener -- 150-load bottles on sale for $9.99, with a free $5 Target gift card when you buy two in the same transaction.  So buy two for a pre-coupon price of $19.98, then use the $1 off 2 coupon from the 8/16 Smartsource insert.  You'll pay $18.98 out of pocket, then get the $5 Target gift card for next time.  So your final price is $13.98, or $6.99 per bottle.  That works out to less than 5 cents per load!
• One-A-Day Women’s Vitacraves Gummies -- 150-count bottles on sale for $12.99 each, with a free $5 Target gift card back when you buy two in the same transaction.  So buy two bottles for a pre-coupon price of $25.98, then use two $2 off coupons from the 7/26 Smartsource insert.  You'll pay $21.98 out of pocket for both bottles, and you'll still receive the free $5 Target gift card for a future purchase.  So that's like a final price of $16.98 for both bottles, or just $8.49 apiece!
• Mossimo Supply Co. Boyfriend Cardigans for Women -- on sale for $15 each.  Use the 20% off Cartwheel offer and pay $12 for yours.
• Merona Favorite Cardigans for Women -- on sale for $15 apiece.
• Pampers Diapers -- Giant Packs on sale for $25.99 each, with a free $25 (!!) Target gift card back when you buy three in the same transaction.  So buy three giant packs for $77.97, then use the $5 off 2 coupon from the 8/9 Red Plum insert, along with one of this $2 off coupon (sort by Baby & Toddler to find it fast.)  You'll pay $70.97 out of pocket for all three giant packs, and then you'll get your $25 Target gift card back for next time.  So that's like paying a final price of $45.97 for all three packs, or just $15.33 apiece!
• Epson WF-2630 Color All-in-One Printer -- on sale for $59.99, with a free $10 Target gift card back with purchase.  So that's like getting yours for a final price of $49.99!
• Samsung Galaxy Tab S Tablet 8.4 inch -- on sale for $299.99, with a free $50 Target gift card back with purchase.  So that's like a final price of $249.99 on yours!
• Samsung LED TV 50 inch -- on sale for $529.99, with a free $50 Target gift card back with purchase.  So that's like a final price of $479.99 for yours!

Need more coupons to take advantage of these deals?  Check out my how-to guide to getting coupons without spending tons of $$$.  Or look at my free coupon database to help track down other brands you need!

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