Target vs. Walmart - The Dilemma

Today I set out on my weekly adventure of running errands. As always I made my usual stop to Target to pick up a mix of food, random items for the house, baby formula and baby related items. Since I know the layout of the local Target store my trip was quite quick. I was actually in search of one specific item, Karo Syrup. I was interested in potentially using this as a way to help combat infant constipation. I've been told it's a great alternative to medicine. Well of course I had scowerd the shelves of Target and could not find one single bottle, so that led me down the street to the local grocery store. To my surprise they did not carry Karo syrup. Completely absurd, I know, I couldn't believe it myself. This left me with only one option, Walmart. So, I proceeded to the local Walmart. I walked in and began my search. In just a few short minutes I located the Karo syrup. Instead of leaving I decided to take a little tour and look and around and see what they had to offer. To my surprise they had the same exact items I just picked up from Target but at cheaper prices. Some items for $3 less, I was shocked. Now I felt like a complete idiot. Here I am suppose to be a Supermom. Coupon carrying, deal shopping, price matching Supermom. I felt like a failure. 


As my head got lower and lower in shame after every aisle of merchandise I passed, I began to think to myself; "Why spend more?" I had no excuse nor even a sensible answer. I made my way through the checkout watching each item being scanned, and finally had an answer, "Don't spend more." 


I can't lie to you and say I will do all of my shopping at Walmart, but I will do my fair share. I love Target for it's open aisles and clean and appealing feel, but nothing beats saving money. As a mother, that's the most important gift you can give yourself, SAVING MONEY!!! 




The moral of the story the only way to Know Best is to Spend Less.