$2.50 Stuff in the $1 Spot?

We've heard a bit of static (won't go as far as to say complaints, more like displeased notices) about the new-ish 2/$5 items in the "$1 Spot"! Now, by virtue of the name of this section, you'd THINK that everything would cost $1. But a few months ago Target began adding things for $2.50. It seems to be a trend among dollar stores ... with even those with the word "dollar" in their name selling $2, $5, even $10 things. But we expect better expectation-setting from our friends at Target. The thing is...when you're walking toward the $1 spot you may get all excited to see a mini-globe bank or small sake set, only to be disappointed when you see the $2.50 tag. Not that these items aren't worth that cost, and not that $2.50 isn't still an unbelievably good price for these things--it's still a tiny letdown that you could do without. It seems Target's trying to help us out by grouping the $2.50 items onto one "wall" of the section. Hopefully they can stick to that to help keep our $1 expectations in line.

For those fans of Emergen-C out there...

The Targeteria wrote about the addition of Emergen-C to the shelves about 3 months ago...but just this week we were excited to see that our favorite vitamin supplement/faux-fizzy beverage has been moved to the checkout area end-cap displays! Along with "Airborne" (which we don't like nearly as much). In this season of airplane travel & illness, it's good to see Target's making it easy for us to find.



Just a quick note on the new Emergen-C lozenges: they're gross! Unless you're into the sensation/flavor of burning dirt in your mouth. Some say you can get past this initial phase, then they're really quite good...but we can't get past the hot dirt.

Archer Farms boxed meals!

When you think of dry boxed meals, you're probably thinking of the San Francisco treat...but some of Target's Archer Farms' brand boxed meals are actually a treat no matter where you are.

OUR FAVORITES:

• Quinoa with dried fruits (mix in some shredded chicken or cubed tofu for a complete meal)
• Pasta w/ sundried tomatoes & cream sauce