Target Just Cut Prices on Thousands of Items -- Here's What to Buy

Fresh on the heels of Amazon's price drops at Whole Foods, Target recently announced it was dropping prices on thousands of items across the store. Cheapism recently scoured an Ohio Target store to give you an idea of what kind of savings to expect during your next Target run.

We found plenty of markdowns, particularly among toiletries, household staples, and groceries. Savings are especially concentrated among Target's store brands, and in the grocery aisle, it's clear Target is wooing those Whole Foods customers with price cuts on natural and organic products. (Note that prices may vary by location. The prices quoted here are those seen in-store. They may or may not be the same as the online prices, and they don't reflect limited-time sales or promotions.)

Your battle with dry skin has gotten a little cheaper. A 4-ounce bottle of Aveeno Daily Moisturizer for the face is now $12.29, down from $14.99, while 12 ounces of Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Lotion is $5.49, down from $6.99. The same price drop applies to several 16-ounce varieties of Lubriderm lotion.

There are a lot of price drops in the toothpaste aisle, but Crest fans will be especially happy. A 4.6-ounce tube of Crest Pro-Health Extra Whitening is now $2.99, down from $3.99; a 5.8-ounce tube of Crest Complete is $2.99, down from $3.42. If you need to keep those pearly whites even whiter, a 20-strip pack of Crest 3D No-Slip Whitestrips with a Whitening Light is now $69.99, down $20 from $89.98.

Whether you swear by name brands or like to save with store brands, you're in luck in the laundry aisle. A 100-ounce bottle of Up & Up Free and Clear detergent is now $6.99, down from $7.39, while a 42-count container of Tide 3-in-1 Pods is now $9.99, down from $11.99. There are similar price drops on liquid Tide, too. A 33-ounce bottle of Downy Wrinkle Releaser is now $6.19, down from $7.19.

Lower prices in the toilet paper aisle are reserved mostly for smaller quantities, not the bulk packs. Eight "mega" rolls of Charmin Ultra Strong are $9.99, down from $10.79. Six "mega" rolls of Cottonelle Clean Care cost $6.99 instead of $7.99. The best value? Twelve double rolls of Angel Soft, now $5.49 instead of $5.79.

Viva paper towel fans will find a nice price drop from $12.49 to $9.79 on eight-roll packs. Need more? Eight larger "bulk" rolls of Bounty Select-A-Size are $14.49, down from $18.79. A basic six-pack of Up & Up Make-A-Size paper towels is now $6.99, down from $7.99. Price breaks on tissues appear limited to Target's Up & Up brand. For example, a four-pack of the Ultra Soft variety is $4.49, down from $5.89.

Summer might be winding down, but if you want to stock up for next year, a 3-ounce bottle of Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry Touch sunscreen is now $7.49, down from $9.99. The similar Up & Up Sheer Dry Touch sunscreen is even cheaper at $5.29, down from $6.99. And for those who need a high SPF, Neutrogena's SPF 70 Beach Defense lotion is now $9.99, down from $11.79.

There are plenty of price drops in the perennially pricey men's and women's grooming aisles. A five-pack of women's Up & Up Triple Blade Disposable Razors is now $4.99, down from $7.19. A 7-ounce can of Gillette Satin Care Ultra Sensitive Shaving Cream is $2.74, down from $3.97. And a four-pack of men's Gillette Fusion 5 Power Razor Cartridges is now $14.99, down from $19.99

If your closet needs a little TLC, you can nab a Room Essentials 10-Shelf Hanging Organizer for $9.99, down from $12.99. The price drop is the same on a 15-pocket Room Essentials Over-the-Door Shoe Organizer. Banish those wrinkles with a Sunbeam Power Steam Fabric Steamer, which is $54.99, down from $59.99.

You'll find tidy price cuts on several office and school supplies. Some of the best: A four-pack of Expo Dry Erase Markers with Ink Indicator is just $4.99, down from $7.49. Eight Up & Up Mechanical Pencils are only 99 cents, down from $1.79. And a 100-count cube of neon Post-It notes is $4.99, down from $6.99.

Your expensive kiddo just got a tiny bit cheaper. Baby monitors and bottles are among the big price drops in the baby-gear aisles. You'll pay $179.99 for the wireless Angel Care motion monitor, down from $299.99. Three 9-ounce Philips Avent Natural Bottles are $13.49, down from $20.49. For nursing moms, the Medela Harmony manual breast pump is $29.99, down from $33.99.

Price drops weren't as numerous in toys, but there are some impressive ones. Certain Lego Creator building sets are now $29.99, down from $39.99, while some Lego City sets have been reduced from $24.99 to $19.99. Disney Princess dolls are now $8.19 instead of $9.19. A V-Tech Animal Adventures Ark is $24.99, down a healthy margin from $39.99.

A 31.8-ounce can of Similac Pure Bliss non-GMO formula is now $34.99, down from $39.99, while 12.4-ounce cans of Similac Advance are $15.99, down from $16.99. Several varieties of Plum Organics baby food pouches are $1.59, down from $1.79. A box of eight Earth's Best Organic Sunny Days Snack Bars is $2.99, down from $3.79.

Barbecue and grilling weather isn't over just yet. Eighteen-ounce jars of Stubb's Barbecue Sauce are $2.74, down from $3.12. Market Pantry's 12-ounce jars of honey mustard and Dijon mustard are $1.67, down from $2.14, while a 31-ounce bottle of Simply Heinz Ketchup is $2.49, down from $3.07. Simply Balanced 16-ounce organic salad dressings are $2.39, down from $2.77.

If you're out of bread yet again, stocking up won't be so painful. Loaves of Market Pantry bread are now $1.19, down from $1.49. Pepperidge Farm's buns and rolls have also gotten cheaper -- for example, eight white or wheat hamburger buns are $2.64, down from $3.14. Target has also dropped the price of several varieties of Udi's Gluten Free bread and buns from $4.79 to $4.29.

Quinoa lovers will be thrilled to see 10-ounce packages of Archer's Farm Frozen Quinoa Blend are just $1.49, down from $2.99. Prefer roasted sweet potatoes? A 12-ounce bag from Market Pantry is now 99 cents, down from $1.99. Several varieties of Simply Balanced frozen veggies are $1.49, down from $1.99, while various Steamfresh veggies are $1.99, down from $2.62.

Got milk? Target does, and it's cheaper now. A gallon used to cost $1.78; now it's $1.28. A pound of Market Pantry butter is now just $2.99, down from $4.79. An eight-pack of Stonyfield Yokids Organic Squeezers is $3.67, down from $4.19, while Yoplait Mix-Ins for the grown-ups are now just 99 cents each, down from $1.12.

Bakers will find plenty of lower prices in the baking essentials aisle. No time for a from-scratch cake? Betty Crocker Super Moist cake mixes are now $1.24, down from $1.54, while 12-ounce bags of Market Pantry chocolate chips are $1.99, down from $2.32. There's also some nice price drops on spices: Market Pantry cumin is $1.22, down from $2.42, and coarse ground black pepper is $1.99, down from $3.99.

Whether you prefer coffee or tea, you can get your fix for less now. Several 15- to 20-bag varieties of Tazo and Simply Balanced teas are $3.14, down from $3.49. Ten-ounce bags of fair-trade Archer Farms coffee are now $5.99, down from $6.49, while Market Pantry's 10.3-ounce canisters of ground coffee are just $2.52, down from $3.74. If you need to sweeten things up, 250-count boxes of Market Pantry Zero-Calorie Sweetener are $2.77, down from $3.49.

Stockpiling that pantry? Prices have gone down on Market Pantry canned fruit and vegetables. For example, canned corn and green beans are now 69 cents, down from 79 cents; canned peaches and mandarin oranges are 99 cents, down from $1.12. If you're a Bush's fan, several varieties of Bush's Best beans are now $1.12, down from $1.29.

Unsurprisingly, Target's Market Pantry cereals got the lion's share of markdowns in the breakfast aisle. A 20-ounce box of Market Pantry Toasted Cinnamon Squares is $2.94, down from $3.39, while 11.5-ounce boxes of Frosted Bites with Marshmallows are $2.39, down from $2.54. Nature's Path organic cereals are $3.14, down from $3.52, while Van's gluten-free varieties are $3.99, down from $4.29.