Target Ad 5/17: Best Sales & Deals

Here are the best sales and coupon deals I spotted in the Target ad for May 17 - 23, 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 5/17 Target ad
  • Spend $20 on select Pepsi Beverages, Earn a Free $5 Target Gift Card -- text PEPSI to 827438 for a mobile coupon (starting Sunday, May 17) or clip the in-ad coupon.  Brands include: Lipton, Pepsi, Aquafina, and Gatorade.
  • Spend $15 on Sunscreen and Suncare Products, Earn a Free $5 Target gift card -- text SUN to 82748 for a mobile coupon (starting Sunday, May 17) or clip the in-ad coupon.
  • Fresh Sweet Corn -- on sale for 25 cents per ear.
  • Smartwater, Vitaminwater or Fruitwater -- on sale for 88 cents per bottle.
  • King’s Hawaiian Buns and Rolls -- on sale for $2.50 per bag.  Use this coupon for a free can of Manwich with purchase of King's Hawaiian (sort by Food to find it fast.)  You'll pay $2.50 for both items, or just $1.25 apiece.
  • Glad ClingWrap -- priced at $3.69 per box, and on a BOGO 50% off sale.  So buy two boxes for a pre-coupon price of $5.54.  Use two $1 off coupons from the 5/3 Smartsource inserts to knock your price down to $3.54, then submit for the $1 Ibotta rebate.  That drops your price to $2.54, or $1.27 per box!  (NOTE: If you're new to Ibotta, you'll also receive a $2 bonus once you a) download the free app, and then b) submit for your first rebate within 10 days of download.  So some of you could get two boxes for just 54 cents, or 27 cents each!)
  • Ball Park Hot Dog and Hamburger Buns -- on sale for $1.99 per bag.
  • Suave Professionals Shampoo or Conditioner -- on sale for $4.99 per 28 oz bottle, with a free $5 Target gift card back when you buy four in the same transaction.  So buy four for a pre-coupon price of $19.96, then use two $3 off 2 coupons from the 5/17 Red Plum insert.  You'll pay $13.96 out of pocket, and then receive your $5 Target gift card for next time.  So that's like paying $8.96 for all four bottles, or $2.24 each!
  • Dove Shampoo or Conditioner -- on sale for $4.99 per 24.5 oz bottle, with a free $5 Target gift card back when you buy four in the same transaction.  So buy four for a pre-coupon price of $19.96, then use two $3 off 2 coupons from the 5/17 Red Plum insert.  You'll pay $13.96 out of pocket, and then receive your $5 Target gift card for next time.  So that's like paying $8.96 for all four bottles, or $2.24 each!
  • A&W, 7UP, Sunkist & More Sodas -- 12-packs on sale 3 for $9, with a free carton of Breyer's Ice Cream when you buy three in the same transaction.  So that's a final price of 4 for $9, which works out to $2.25 per item.
  • Magnum Ice Cream Bars -- on sale for $3.25 per box.  Buy three and use the $3 off 3 coupon from the 5/3 Red Plum insert.  That knocks your price down to $2.25 apiece.
  • Tyson Chicken -- on sale for $4.50 per bag, assorted sizes and varieties included.  Use the $1 off coupon from the 4/26 or 5/17 Smartsource inserts, and pay $3.50 for yours.
  • Clear Care Multipurpose Solution -- on sale for $8.99 per box.  Use the $5 off coupon from the 5/10 Smartsource insert (expires May 17!) and pay $3.99 for yours.
  • Huggies Diapers Super Pack -- on sale for $25, with a free $5 Target gift card back when you buy two in the same transaction.  So buy two packs for a pre-coupon price of $50, then stack two of this $3 off coupon (sort by Baby & Toddler to find it fast) with two of the $1 off Target coupons from the 4/19 Smartsource inserts.  You'll pay $42 out of pocket for both super packs, and then you'll earn your $5 Target gift card for next time.  So that's like a final price of $37 for both packs, or just $18.50 apiece!
  • Pampers Diapers Super Pack -- on sale for $25, with a free $5 Target gift card back when you buy two in the same transaction.  So buy two packs for a pre-coupon price of $50, then use two $3 off coupons from the 5/3 P&G inserts.  You'll spend $44 out of pocket for both, and then snag your $5 Target gift card for next time. So that's like a final price of $39 for both super packs, or just $19.50 each!
  • HDMX Jam Classic Bluetooth Speaker -- on sale for $29.99, with a free $5 Target gift card back with purchase.  So that's like spending $24.99 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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