8 Target Finds Under $25 That’ll Help You Spend Less All Summer (Without Feeling Deprived)
Summer is one of the most eventful seasons of the year. Between summer break, planned trips and cookouts, spending can add up.
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The good news is you don't have to opt out of spending to stop the fun.
Here are eight Target items that can help you spend less this summer.
Sun Squad 4-Can Soft-Sided Personal Cooler
Price: $4 (originally $5)
Water, Gatorade and maybe some summer beers from a gas station run at least $10. That’s an extra expense you probably didn’t expect when you planned your beach day or fishing trip.
This personal cooler holds four cans, zips shut and fits in any tote. Pack your own drinks at home and reduce trips to the store for last-minute drinks.
Good & Gather Sparkling Water
Price: $3.69
Flavored sparkling water that you actually enjoy can be one way to save money on soft drinks.
Good & Gather sparkling water comes a pack of eight, with flavors that Target shoppers enjoy. Strawberry Mango and Watermelon Lime are some of the best summer picks.
heyday Portable Bluetooth Speaker
Price: $19.99
A lot of people end up spending money during the summer simply because they want somewhere fun to hang out.
A portable Bluetooth speaker makes staying in feel a little more like going out. The heyday speaker line is compact, easy to carry and works well for beach days, balconies, picnics or poolside hangouts.
Add music to a park or backyard setup and suddenly a low-cost afternoon feels a lot less boring.
Sun Squad Inflatable Cornhole Game
Price: $16 (originally $20)
Entertainment has gotten surprisingly expensive. Mini golf, arcade bars and casual group outings can easily become a $50 night.
This 10-piece inflatable cornhole set comes with target boards, toss bags and a repair patch and works at the pool, beach or backyard. It gives people something to actually do without automatically turning the day into an expensive outing.
Good & Gather Frozen Mango Fruit Bars
Price: $3.19
We all want occasional cold treats when it gets hot. But even weekly ice cream stops add up, especially if you have a big family.
Good & Gather’s mango fruit bars come with six bars per box and have strong ratings from Target shoppers. They are made with real fruit and work well as an easy freezer snack for hot afternoons.
At well under $1 per bar, they are much cheaper than repeated snack stops during the week.
Good & Gather Frozen Mixed Berries
Price: $3.99
Acai bowls and smoothie bars are genuinely delicious. They are also $9 to $14 at the store for something that’s gone in four minutes.
Good & Gather frozen mixed berries cover blackberries, strawberries, blueberries and raspberries in one bag. Blend with yogurt or a banana and it is a real smoothie, not a consolation prize. Multiple servings at $3.99 total.
Swtroom Waterproof Picnic Blanket
Price: $15.99 (originally $21.99)
Without a plan, restlessness wins. And restlessness usually ends at a restaurant, a bar or a mall. Which means you end up somewhere that has AC and accepts cards.
This picnic blanket is 79 inches by 83 inches, fits four to six adults, shakes clean and folds into a carry bag. Lay it out at the park with the cooler, the speaker and the cornhole set. That is a full Saturday afternoon that costs nothing once the blanket is in your bag.
Room Essentials LED Outdoor Globe String Lights
Price: $17
Most people do not go out on weekends for the drinks. They go for the feeling of being somewhere that feels worth being. Good lighting. Warm energy. A reason to stay.
String 20 LED globe lights across a patio, balcony or backyard and that feeling moves home. Add the speaker and some snacks and people actually stay. Not because going out is off the table, but because this genuinely competes with it.
Editor’s note: Prices and availability are subject to change.
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