although i really like target, i avoid it at all costs.  i *never* get out for under $35.  even if i bee-line for the kitty litter, by the time i get to the check out i’ve collected more items, and—bam—$35 on nothing.

SO TRUE that all Target stores are not all created equal, and that different outposts seem to stock different things.  It’s also true that certain Targets seem to sell out more quickly on “hot” items.  For instance: the Target near my home is still well stocked with Thakoon, whereas the one near my work (in a much busier area) is almost sold out as of today.

You are totally right about planning the purchases. 

I love Target holiday clearance.  Wal-mart doesn’t mark-down their candy whereas Target discounts the edibles like crazy.  I like to pick up the holiday hershey kisses and use the green for St Pattie’s and the red for St. Valentine’s.

Wow…this is amazing. Won’t be shopping until after Dec. 25th (not Christian, don’t celebrate Christmas, hate the rush), but I can see this coming in handy when I do go! Thanks…love the tip about prices that end in 4’s!