There are tons of Target shopping hacks to consider, but the retailer is also a treasure trove of fun and useful products.
How else would you run in for one or two items and emerge from the store with over $100 racked up in purchases every other trip? (It’s okay. Everyone is guilty of it.)
Target is full of random and practical items that will make your life easier, prettier, or both. Here are 15 of our favorites.
Editor’s note: Prices are subject to change and may vary by location.
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Faux Marble Mini Table Lamp
Price: $7 (on sale from $10)
If you want to add a little dimension – and mood lighting – to your space, there is a super classy and inexpensive table lamp that people are raving about.
Use it as a reading light in your favorite corner or on your nightstand. The version with a green marble base is on sale for $7, while the white and black-base options are the regular price of $10 each.
OXO Locking Can Opener
Price: $17.99
If you are looking for a relatively small, easy-to-use can opener, Target has a great option that might not be the lowest price for your average can opener but also offers higher quality to get the job done easily and safely.
This can opener locks in place, to add ease and reduce splashback from the opening experience. Its material allows for a firm grip, and the magnet keeps the lid in place for easy cleanup.
Blue Ridge Tools Ratcheting Socket and Screwdriving Set
Price: $16.99
Keeping simple tools around and organized can really help out in a pinch. This comprehensive 26-piece set has everything you’ll need to build, attach, or fix most things.
This budget-friendly kit's bits are easy to swap out. Similar options on the market have an average price of $30 and up.
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Hearth & Hand Decorative Ceramic Tray Set
Price: $12.14 (on sale from $14.99)
Looking for a neutral tray to add texture and class to your dining setup, bar area, or next event? Heart & Hand sells a beautiful set of three decorative ceramic trays.
They nest well into each other for storage, and come in a set of three convenient and accommodating sizes.
Tortoise Print Round Reading Glasses
Price: $17
Having a few pairs of reading glasses placed around your home and in various bags can really come in handy. Keeping a couple of bold, stylish pairs handy can really boost your confidence as well.
These green tortoise-print reading glasses have a rounder frame with a slightly flat top. They are scratch-resistant and block blue light as well.
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California Roots™ Cabernet Sauvignon
Price: $5
A great, balanced go-to red wine for hosting — or for a personal nightcap — is the 4.4-star California Roots™ Cabernet Sauvignon Red Blend wine.
Its sharp, well-designed, dark pink label is moody enough to want to display into the holiday season, and the smooth finish makes it a perfect staple.
True TrueTap Double Hinged Waiter’s Corkscrew
Price: $11.99 (on sale from $19)
If you want to open the aforementioned wine, this matte black waiter’s corkscrew is available for almost half off.
This gadget features a bottle opener, a 5-turn non-stick worm, and a foil cutter. You can never have too many bottle openers, and the matte black finish brings an elevated feel to it.
Hand Broom and Dust Pan Set
Price: $7
Want to make cleaning accessible and convenient? Grab this super affordable, $7 hand broom and dust pan set to stay on top of spills and dust in your home.
Even if you have a broom and dustpan, those are items that can easily go missing, and backup could be a good option.
3-in-1 Laundry Detergent Pacs
Price:$10.29
Want to make laundry a little easier? Grab a bag of dye, fragrance, and phosphate-free up&up™ laundry detergent pacs for around 23 cents per dual-compartment pac.
Each tiny square has enough product to clean a medium load of laundry and can easily be stored in its resealable bag.
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Apple AirPods & Earbuds Cleaning Kit
Price: $4.99
heyday™ makes a cleaning kit that is specifically designed to work with the complicated and tiny grooves and divots on Apple AirPods and Earbuds.
This tool comes with a one year warranty and has three different tools to effectively clean and sanetize your ear tech.
6-Outlet Surge Protector with 6ft Extension Cord
Price: $12.79
Phillips makes a six-outlet surge protector in white that easily blends into clean, simple surroundings. Attached is a fix foot extension cord for convenience. The surge protector features six three-pronged plugs, making this a great, safe hub for your tech.
Cottonelle Flushable Wet Wipes
Price: $1.19
Cottonelle sells fresh care flushable wet wipes, which are great to keep in your purse, kitchen, or bathroom for any spills or cleansing necessities you may have. Not only are they skin-safe, but they break down like toilet paper and are fully flushable when most wet wipes are not.
Asutra Magnesium with Menthol & Camphor Recovery Roll-On
Price: $15.99
Magnesium is a natural supplement known for helping to relieve pain. Asutra is a non-toxic, paraben-free recovery roll-on ointment that helps to reduce muscular pain and soreness. This formula contains 5% camphor and 5% menthol, with a bit of magnesium that may help you sleep better as well.
Logitech Wireless Mouse M185
Price: $13.99 (on sale from $19.99)
Logitech has one of the most reliable wireless mouse options on the market, and it is on clearance for under $15. This matte, sleek, black and gray mouse is both comfortable to rest your palm on, and it tracks smoothly for easy use on any device with a USB port.
Bottom line
There are so many reasons why 30 million people shop at Target weekly. Whether it’s for daily essentials, entertainment, fashion, or home decor, you can save money shopping at the popular retailer if you look for deals.
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