Target Ad 10/12: Best Sales & Deals

Here are the best sales and coupon deals I spotted in the Target ad for October 12 - 18, 2014. 

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 10/12 Target ad

• Frozen Food -- We will see a $5 off $25 Target coupon available in the ad good from October 12 - 18 (or you can text FROZEN to 827438 for a mobile version.)  Click here to see some deal scenarios!
• Home Decor & Furniture -- text HOME to 827438 for a $15 off $75 Target mobile coupon good beginning October 12.  It looks like this coupon will cover bedding, bath, furniture, and general home decor, but exclude infant bedding & furniture and outdoor furniture.
• Peeps Marshmallow Treats -- on sale for $1 per box.  Buy three for $3, then use this $1 off 3 Target coupon.  Your price drops to $2 for all three items, or 67 cents each.
• Twizzlers Caramel Apple -- 10.29 oz bags on sale for 2.29 each.  Buy two for a pre-coupon price of $4.58, then stack this $1.50 off 2 Target coupon with this $1.60 off 2 coupon (sort by Food to find it fast.)  You'll take $3.10 off your purchase, which means your final price drops to $1.48 for both bags, or 74 cents each!
• TRESemme Keratin Smooth 7 Day Shampoo or Conditioner -- priced at $4.99, with a free $5 Target gift card back when you buy three in the same transaction.  If you find enough supplies on the shelves, buy six bottles for a pre-coupon price of $29.94, then use three of the $5 off 2 coupon from the 9/28 Red Plum insert.  Your price falls to $14.94, and then you'll get $10 worth of Target gift cards back.  So that's a final price of $4.94 for all six items, or 82 cents each!
• Kit-Kat Snack Size Candy or Reese’s Pumpkins Snack Size Candy -- on sale for $2.50 per bag.  Buy two for a pre-coupon price of $5, then stack this $1.50 off 2 Target coupon with the $1.50 off 2 coupon from the 9/28 Smartsource insert.  Your price drops to two bucks for both bags, or $1 each!
• Quaker Real Medleys Oatmeal -- on sale for $1.50 per cup.  Use this 50 cents off coupon and pay a buck for yours.
• Campbell’s Homestyle Soup Cans or Bowls -- on sale for $1.50 per can.  Buy two and use the 50 cents off 2 coupon from the 9/14 Smartsource insert.  Your price drops to $1.25 each.
• Jimmy Dean Breakfast Items -- on sale for $2 each (and they qualify for the $5 off $25 Target coupon!)  So if you have enough room to stock up, try this deal: Buy 13 for a pre-coupon price of $26.  Use the $5 off $25 coupon FIRST to drop your price down to $21, then use four of the $1 off coupons from the 10/5 Red Plum insert.  Your price falls to $17 for all 13 items, or $1.31 each!  NOTE: I only list four coupons because that's the limit of like coupons according to the official Target coupon policy.
• Febreze Air Effects, Set & Refresh or Car Vent Clips -- on sale for $2.99 each, with a free $5 Target gift card back when you buy five in a single transaction.  So buy five items for a pre-coupon price of $14.95, then use two $1 off 2 coupons from the 9/14 Red Plum insert plus a 50 cents off coupon from the 9/28 P&G insert.  You'll pay $12.45 out of pocket, then receive a $5 Target gift card for next time.  So that's like a final price of $7.45 for all five items, or $1.49 each.  There's also a $5 off $25 SavingStar rebate on Febreze products, so keep that in mind if you find shelves fully stocked!
• Axe Deodorant -- on sale for $3.49.  Use the $2 off coupon from the 9/28 Red Plum insert and get yours for $1.49 instead.
• Playtex Tampons -- assorted varieties on sale for $6.99 per box, with a free $5 Target gift card back when you buy three in the same transaction.  So buy three for a pre-coupon price of $20.97, then use three of this $3 off coupon (multiple computers required.)  Your price drops to $11.97 out of pocket, and then you'll receive your free $5 Target gift card for next time.  So your final price is $6.97 for all three boxes, or $2.32 each!
• Fresh Gala or Granny Smith Apples -- on sale for $2.99 per 3 lb bag.
• Mars Trick or Treat Variety Mix -- 50-count bags on sale for $7.99, and also on BOGO 50% off sale.  So buy two bags for a pre-coupon price of $11.99, then stack this $2 off 2 Target coupon with this $1 off 2 coupon (sort by Food to find it fast.)  You'll pay $8.99 out of pocket for both big bags, which works out to $4.50 each.  So basically that's just 9 cents per piece of candy.
• Hershey’s All Time Greats Trick or Treat Variety Mix -- 50-count bags on sale for $7.99, and also on BOGO 50% off sale.  So buy two bags for a pre-coupon price of $11.99, then use this $1.50 off 2 Target coupon.  You'll pay $10.49 for both big bags, or $5.24 each.
• Glad Trash Bags -- assorted size boxes on sale for $10.99, and also on BOGO 50% off sale.  So buy two for $16.49, then stack the $1 off Target coupon with two $1 off coupons.  You'll pay $13.49 for both boxes, or $6.74 per box.  If you get the largest size box available (106-count), that works out to just 6 cents per bag!
• It’s The Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown -- on sale for $7.99 per DVD.
• X-Men Days of Future Past -- on sale for $14.99 per DVD or $17.99 per Blu-ray beginning Tuesday, October 14.
• Huggies Diapers Super Pack -- on sale for $24.99, with a free $10 Target gift card when you buy two in the same transaction.  So buy two for $49.98, then stack this $1 off Target coupon with two $3 off Huggies coupons (must share to print higher value.)  You'll pay $42.98 out of pocket for both super packs, and then you'll receive your $10 Target gift card for next time.  So that's like a final price of $32.98 for both, or $16.49 each!
• Pampers Diapers Giant Pack -- on sale for $34.99, with a free $20 Target gift card back when you buy two in the same transaction.  So buy two for $69.98, then use two of this $2 off Pampers coupon (sort by Baby & Toddler to find it fast.)  You'll pay $65.98 out of pocket, and then you'll receive your $20 Target gift card.  So that's like a final price of $45.98, or $22.99 per pack!
• Keurig 2.0 K300 Brewer -- on sale for $119, with a free $25 Target gift card with purchase.  Use the $5 off $35 Target mobile coupon (text OFFERS to 827438) to pay $114 out of pocket, then receive your free $25 Target gift card.  So your final price falls to $89!  NOTE: Apparently the 2.0 brewers can ONLY accept Keurig K-cups, so keep that in mind before you purchase!
• Ninja Professional Blender -- on sale for $99.99, with a free $10 Target gift card with purchase.  So your final price drops to $89.99.
• Keurig 2.0 K400 Brewer -- on sale for $139, with a free $30 Target gift card with purchase.  Use the $5 off $35 Target mobile coupon (text OFFERS to 827438) to pay $134 out of pocket, then receive your free $30 Target gift card.  Your final price drops to $104 for yours.

If you don't have the right coupons for these sales, or enough coupons to stockpile at the lowest prices, head over to CouponDede.com to see if she's got copies for you.

See more Target sales and deals here.