The Best $20 You Can Spend at Target This Summer

There is truth to the tales of Target as a labyrinth where a simple trip to supposedly get one small thing turns into an excursion where you spend hundreds of dollars on so many things you didn’t know you needed. Target is definitely a one-stop-shop for just about anything your heart desires. Your wallet, however, probably has other wishes.

If you’re looking to curtail your big spending at Target, you might try limiting yourself to $20. Though that number may feel shockingly low, given the plethora of options awaiting you on the shelves, you can actually find a number of versatile items for just $20, or even cheaper.

When Cosmopolitan magazine ranked its own Target finds under $50, the publication raved about this gorgeous gold bracelet from the A New Day brand, available for only $20: “This dainty bracelet looks so high quality that you’ll have a hard time convincing people you scored it for $20 at Target. Though certainly gift-worthy, it’s cute enough you’ll want to keep one for yourself.”

Cosmopolitan also had high praise for this at-home herb gardening kit, which comes with the kitchen staples of basil, cilantro, and mint at a low price of $14.63. Instead of buying fresh herbs at the grocery store every week, you can grow them right on your kitchen counter or windowsill.

These comfortable slide sandals are going to be all the rage at the poolside and the beach this summer. Available for only $15, they also come in a range of colors from black to violet and even beige or white. Buzzfeed praised these shoes for their contoured footbed and support for people with high arches. 

Bring a starlight garden party to your four walls with these vine-like string lights that create an ambiance that is simultaneously cozy and lush. For only $17, you can make your home look pricelessly unique. 

Enjoy some summer fun with a side of style – and yes, silliness – with this popsicle-shaped lounge float. It even comes with glitter to catch the full rays of the sun as you catch some winks while floating along in the pool. Get it at Target for only $16.