Baby on the way?  Baby growing quickly?  This week only, get discounts on all things baby for you, your friends, and for those cute little feet and hands that deserve so many kisses at the Target Baby Sale!

Through Saturday (2/2) Target has price cuts on all kinds of baby needs like strollers, clothes, car seats, decor, and more!

Cut Target’s Baby Sale prices even lower when you use Target discount gift cards to pay for Target Baby Sale items.  Using Target discount gift cards from Plastic Jungle layers on an additional 5% of savings so you’ll find deals like…

Save 10%-20% at Target on select nursery furniture!

Save 10%-20% at Target on select baby bedding!

Save 10%-25% at Target on select strollers!

Save 10%-25% at Target on select activity gear!

Save 10%-25% at Target on select car seats!

Save 10%-25% at Target on select diaper bags!

Save 10%-25% at Target on select cloth diapers!

Free Gift with Purchase

Shop for groceries with two free hands or enjoy a brisk walk with baby.  Snuggle up close with your bundle of joy and have freedoms that only a travel carrier brings.  Buy a Ergobaby Urban Chic Travel Carrier for $109.25 (includes Target discount gift card price reduction) during the Target Baby Sale and get a $20 Target gift card for free.  It’s like paying $89.25!

Bargain Breast Pump Kit

What easier way to keep your baby natural than by feeding your baby breast milk?  And what more discrete way to pump than with this trendy set by Medela?  The bag looks like a diaper bag, but it holds your bottles, breast shield, a removable cooler bag, ice pack, and more.  Normally $270, you can get this set for only $256.50 when you use discount Target gift cards to pay. (Some health care plans will reimburse for breast pump kits.  Check your coverage for benefit details.)

The Medela Pump In Style Kit is a great group gift option to get your breast-feeding expectant-friend.

The Target Baby Sale ends after Saturday, so be sure to shop soon.  You can get great deals on gifts for baby showers, holiday presents, or when visiting newborns in the hospital.

Until this week I would have been one of the first to admit that I haven’t had good luck at finding unbelievable prices at DSW.  I always found cute styles, but not cute prices, if you will.

DSW Cute Price Alert!

Some of the styles in DSW’s clearance sections can be found at bargain prices, especially when you tack on an additional 10% in savings just for paying with DSW discount gift cards.

(In your city DSW stores might also be called DSW Shoes or Discount Shoe Warehouse.  They’re all the same company.  You can layer your shoe discounts at any of these DSW locations, as well as at DSW.com, when you pay with DSW electronic discount gift cards from Plastic Jungle.)

How to Find the Best Prices at DSW.com

At DSW.com you can find bargain shoes for your feet by using the left menu bar.  I found searching by type (flat, boot, wedding) and price (under $100, under $50, under $20) to be the easiest way to find the styles and prices I wanted.

Check out some of the discount women’s shoes DSW currently has available:

Nine West Sandals for the beach and warmer weather – only $17.96 when you pay with DSW discount gift cards!

Women’s Fergalicious Boots that go great with jeans or skirts – create your own discount deal by paying with DSW discount gift cards and get them for only $26.95!

(available in black, grey, and taupe)

How to Find the Best Deals at DSW Stores

When shopping at DSW this week, I was on a mission to find the best bargain and not spend more than my gift card value.  To keep my hunt practical, I limited my browsing to only flats and boots.  Because the clearance shoes are in the back of the store, I walked through flats to get an idea of what my options were.  To my surprise, my DSW store put some super (50% off!) discounted shoes among their regular shoe sections as well as in the clearance section.  (Maybe a space issue?)  I found these cute Mix No. 6 Navy Stride Flats for 50% off $34.94! (DSW.com has them for $34.95, marked down from $45.00)

Since I found such a killer deal on my shoes, I started browsing the handbag area and found this silver purse, which is a nice enhancement to my wardrobe marked down from $50 to $29.95.  That sounded good to me!

When I got to the register I explained to the DSW employee that my birthday (Happy Birthday to all you January babies!) was earlier this month but I hadn’t yet received my DSW Rewards coupon.  The DSW employee asked her manager if they could do anything and sure enough I got an extra $5 off which meant I could add these fun red/pink/black heart socks at no extra cost!

In the end, my $50 gift card was cashed in for a pair of Mix No. 6 Navy Flats, silver purse, and socks and I only spent $49.87.  I’m not one that likes a few cents on a gift card, so I asked the employee to give her next customer 13-cents left on my gift card.

What pair of shoes, handbag, or socks do you want to save an additional 10% with a $20, $25, or $50 DSW discount gift card?

Savvy DSW Shopper Tips

• Get free shipping at DSW.com with a purchase of $35 or more.  When you use DSW discount gift cards to pay, you’ll get free shipping with purchases of $31.50 or more.

• According to DSW’s Customer Service page, DSW electronic gift cards (eCODES) can be redeemed at DSW.com and at DSW stores.  That means you can save 10% whichever way you’d like to shop at DSW!

• Does DSW know your birthday?  Through DSW Rewards you’ll receive a $5 off coupon (which can be combined with DSW discount gift card savings) the month of your birthday.  DSW Rewards is completely free and by using your free account number each time you shop at DSW.com or DSW stores you’ll earn points towards other rewards certificates (i.e. $5-$10 off DSW coupons) throughout the year.

Other Footwear Discount Gift Cards

Foot Locker discount gift cards – save 18%!

Macy’s discount gift cards – save 10%!

Whether you did not unwrap a piece of clothing you were hoping for or if you just now realized winter is here, Macy’s has marked down almost everything to make brighten the season.

Macy’s markdowns like these won’t last long as they’re end of year savings.  Jump on these prices now, use a Macy’s coupon code, and pay with Macy’s discount gift cards to get the best deals you can.

Macy’s discount gift cards give you the ability to view Week of Wonderful After Christmas Sale prices at Macy’s and Macys.com for 10% less.

Soft, Warm Robes for $74.00 $26.77!

Instead of leaving your hot shower for cold tile, wrap yourself in a Super Soft Tommy Hilfiger Robe.  Pick from bright white (left) or blushing bride (right \ think light pink).  Put on a warm robe as part of your morning routine and savor the feeling of relaxation.  Just imagine you’re at a spa or on vacation…

You’ll need Macy’s discount gift cards and Macy’s coupon code “BRAS” to get an additional 10% + 15% discount, respectively, off the list price.

Pajama sets for only $9.94!  Choice of four patterns.

On crisp winter nights, or Saturday mornings, there is nothing like snuggling under a blanket in soft, comfortable pjs.  Macy’s is practically giving away these adorable, Jenni Pajamas sets.  Choose from Love Scribble (left), Scribble Dots (right), Vivid Pink and Dots, or Heather Grey and Hearts.  Just use Macy’s coupon code “BRAS” to bring the price down 15% and tack on an additional 10% price discount when you pay with Macy’s discount gift cards.

Get women’s jeans for only $19.12 per pair!

Straight-leg (left) or bootcut (right), get a pair of Style&o. Jeans for under $20.  These jeans are great for accenting the best parts of your legs, hips, and curves.  For less than half price, this sale is a good excuse to stock up your wardrobe.  A number of styles and brands of women’s, men’s, and junior’s jeans are on sale (use coupon code “JOY” to save 15%) with many pairs of jeans marked off an extra $10 during Macy’s Week of Wonderful After Christmas Sale.

How to Master Macy’s After Christmas Sale Savings

Combine multiple Macy’s discounts to maximize your savings.  Shop at Macy’s by Saturday, December 29, 2012 to get in on these great robe, pajamas set, and denim jean prices.  Use coupon code “JOY” or “BRAS” at Macys.com to save an additional 15% on select items.  Then, pay with Macy’s discount gift cards from Plastic Jungle to reduce your Macy’s bargains another 10%.  If your Macys.com total (before applying discount gift cards) is $99 or more, Macy’s will also throw in free shipping.

How deep will your Macy’s discounts go?

Still have holiday shopping to do but looking for a good bargain?  For ladies apparel New York & Company is the place to find good prices on great styles for working out, staying warm, and layering up.

New Years resolution or pre-holiday weight prevention plan, if you’re going to get serious (or stay consistent) with your health goals then cute workout clothes are in order.  Discount yoga pants can be bought for up to 50% off at New York & Company.  (Most Amazon discount yoga pant deals are only 40% off.)  To get discount yoga pants for only $13.02 simply head over to New York & Company and add a pair of teal bootcut yoga pants to your cart.  The price will show up as $24.95.  View your cart and check out.  You’ll get free shipping + 40% off your discount yoga pant purchase when you use promo code “3649″.  On the payment screen, enter the NY & Company discount gift card code that you purchased from Plastic Jungle and your price will drop another 13%.  The result? A cute pair of workout yoga pants for under $14!

Stay bundled up when traveling to and fro or look cute when hanging with friends in this less-than-$14 puffer vest.  With so many combinations to choose from and such a low price, getting two is such a bargain!  My favorites are the black, refreshing blue, and coco red.  While this item is specially priced at $25 you can use promo code “3649″ AND New York & Company discount gift cards to save up to 50% and only spend $13.05 on each vest!  Who can argue with the warmth and versatility of these vests?!

I honestly feel more stylish when I cleverly coordinate a t-shirt under my sweater and necklace.  I just love layering!  Choose from staple colors like white, black, and grey or more bold choices like green, blue, purple, and more, get soft cotton scoop-neck short sleeve t-shirts for only $8.85.  Just add as many $16.95 tees to your New York and Company purchase as you’d like.  Enter the 40% off coupon code (3649) and pay with NY & Company discount gift cards and these endless use tees will be yours for only $8.85 each.  The nice thing about New York & Company’s ’40% Off Everything Sale’ is there is no minimum purchase to get free shipping.  So order one, order five, get as many discount t-shirts as you’d like and your shipping is the same flat rate of FREE.

New York & Company’s ’40% Off Everything Sale’ is valid on most everything at nyandcompany.com minus clearance.  Search all things 40% off here.  And don’t forget to pay with New York & Company discount gift cards to snag an additional 10% of savings!

Ladies, need to expand your fall and winter wardrobe?

Chico’s Tops, Jackets, & Sweaters Sale offers good bargains that are hard-to-pass-up when combined with the additional savings of Chico’s discount gift cards from Plastic Jungle.

If you’re one of the lucky readers who grabs a Chico’s discount gift card before they go out of stock, you could get $175 of Chico’s clothing for free! The gift card will cost you $170 which you can spend on Chico’s current sale prices to get $356 worth of clothing and accessories to wear this fall and winter.  That’s $175 of jackets, sweaters, necklaces, and anything else you can find for free!

How to get $175 of free Chico’s clothing

What does your closet lack?  Maybe you have been wanting a new coat to keep your slim figure warm.  Or maybe you have lots of solid tops that would love great under an adorable vest or cardigan.  The best time to buy clothing is when it is on sale.  Shop during Chico’s Tops, Jackets, & Sweaters Sale and follow the tips below to get free Chico’s clothing.

Save on the Latest Fashions

Start unlocking your free Chico’s clothing by picking any two pieces of clothing from Chico’s top, jacket, or sweater collection (can be from different categories).

For instance, you can get this Light Plush Saila Swing Jacket in Teal for $109 and then get 50% off this cute and metallic Silver Shirred Front Vest.  The vest would normally be $99 but you’d get it for $49.50.

Accessories for Less

Hit Chico’s ‘Sale’ section for additional bargains.  Like this Mutli Deco Belt on clearance for $14.99 (normally $89) and Marli Beaded Necklace marked down to $26.99 (originally $59).

Final step for free Chico’s clothing

Knock 15% off your Chico’s purchases when you use pay with a Chico’s discount gift card from Plastic Jungle.

If you bought the jacket, vest, belt, and necklace above, you’d pay only $176.36 for this Chico’s clothing and accessory purchase worth $356!  These discounts would unlock over $175 in free Chico’s clothing!

Chicos.com has more variety than physical Chico’s stores

Looking for a size that your local Chico’s store does not have on hand?  Chicos.com likely has it.  Want something other than what everyone else can buy off the rack?  Try Chicos.com.

The value of free Chico’s clothing varies on items purchased.  The best discounts can be found by purchasing items that are included in Chico’s Tops, Jackets, & Sweaters Sale in the ‘Sale’ section on Chico’s website.

What if finding good prices on stylish clothing were as easy as selecting which combo you want?

All you need is a discount PacSun gift card to unlock steep savings of 25% off.

With PacSun discount gift cards from Plastic Jungle, affordable prices jump out.

$12.99 becomes only $9.74!  $18.99 becomes only $14.24!  And $9.99 becomes $7.49!

Consider the next few minutes of reading as a simplified ‘how-to’ on finding bargains at PacSun.

First, Add to Your Shopping Cart

How about $3.74 for a pair of With Love From CA Polka Dot Feather Earrings?  If you didn’t know about discount PacSun gift cards these same earrings would cost $4.99. (originally $8.50)

And how does $9.74-$18.37 sound for a pair of ladies Rock & Candy Maui Slip On Sneakers?  (originally $24.50)  Available in black, black/white, grey/black, navy, turquoise (pictured), hot pink, allover print, and white multi.

PacSun has special deals for men, too!  Like this XLG On The Byas Wally Printed V-Neck Tee.  You can get two for only $14.61! (available in three color choices: blue, red, or white)

Then, Choose Your PacSun Deal Combo

Combine the 25% you save using discount PacSun gift cards with…

Combo #1 – an extra 10% off markdowns (which are priced at up to 30% off) with PacSun coupon code “GSOM”

Combo #2 – another 10% off your $90 PacSun purchase with promo code “retailmenot10″

Combo #3 – an additional 15% off your purchase of $115 PLUS get free shipping with coupon code “retailmenot15″

Save at PacSun Stores, Too

If you prefer to try things on in person at your local PacSun store and then to bring them home, you can also save 25% at physical PacSun stores as long as you use discount PacSun gift cards when you check out.  Just bear in mind, PacSun has additional clothing and accessory choices that are only available through its online store.

What’s your favorite PacSun deal combo?

You’ve seen back-to-school discounts for those who have had the summer months off, but what about those of us who went to work yesterday or are trying to gather up enough energy to go back to work on Monday after our week-long vacation ends?  Maybe you’ve recently re-entered the workforce after maternity leave or raising children.

For those of us who deserve a discount for keeping on keeping on, Plastic Jungle would like to help you save on back-to-work clothing, shoes and all the things that’ll make your work day (or night) more enjoyable!

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Give your work clothes a boost with a touch of Ann Taylor.

Nothing makes you more confident for that important presentation or meeting than wearing clothes that make you look great.

Spice up your work day with an Ann Taylor modest and classy dress.  Available in navy or mambo purple this wardrobe addition is so versatile it’ll not only work for business meetings but for cocktail parties and upscale weddings, too.  Buy one in each color and only pay $155.25 for both!  That’s only $77.63 for a dress that is normally $138!

To get this price discount just pay with Plastic Jungle Ann Taylor gift cards and use coupon code “AnnBOGO” to get a second item for 50% off when a full-priced item is purchased.

Redeemable at both Ann Taylor and Ann Taylor LOFT stores, use Ann Taylor gift cards to get new suits, blouses, and jewelry to enhance your work day.

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Every great outfit is complete with a great pair of shoes.

Right now, you can get in on deep shoe savings at Macy’s by combining their Summer Stock Up & Clearance prices with discount Macy’s gift cards.  Plus, if you shop online you can save an extra 10% by using coupon code “KS4GRL”.

I found these Steven Madden flats for just $50.61!  (originally $119)

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Work pants don’t have to be boring.  Check out these slacks and ankles pants I found at The Limited!

For a limited time The Limited is offering buy 1 get 1 for 50% off on pants, skirts, and jeans.

To your retail or office job, wear a pair of The Limited’s stylish Cassidy Linen Flare Pants for only $64.69* for two pairs! (far left)

Feel casual and comfortable in The Limited’s Drew Twill Ankle Pants.  Two pairs are just $59.29*.  (middle)

For $89.29* get two pairs of Cassidy Two-Button Flare Pants. (at right)  That’s only $43.15 for a nice pair of work slacks!

*prices reflect final price when paying with The Limited discount gift cards

Mix and match any of The Limited pants, skirts, and jeans any way you want to get in on the BOGO sale.  Just be sure to use The Limited discount gift cards to save an additional 28% on your purchase!

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If your job requires that you wear a uniform, remember you can use discount gift cards from Plastic Jungle to save on jewelry, handbags, and more at many of your favorite stores!

You might also enjoy saving with discount gift card brands like…

   Saks Fifth Avenue [8% off]     |             Target [3% off]            |       New York & Company [13% off]

If you’re already an AARP member, you know that for just $16 a year you’re getting access to exclusive discounts for those 50 and over.  But… did you know you can use Plastic Jungle discount gift cards to stretch senior discounts even further?  It all depends on what age qualifies for ‘senior discounts’.

Save even more on Shirts, Skirts, and Slacks at Banana Republic!

Take your grandkids shopping or bring along your sister and head to the mall to explore all the classy clothing available at Banana Republic.  Look your best and pay less at Banana Republic with Banana Republic’s senior discount and Plastic Jungle’s Banana Republic discount gift cards.  You’ll save a total of 30% on top of any Banana Republic sales and discount prices when you pay using discount Banana Republic gift cards from Plastic Jungle (on sale for 20% less than face value).

To be safe on the qualifying age and percent of discount, call your local Banana Republic store before heading out to shop.  Most Banana Republic stores offer 10% off to those 55 and over. 

Elephant Bar Restaurant has a Special Senior Discount!

Grab your Bridge Club or Book Club friends and head to Elephant Bar Restaurant where seniors save 20% on all lunch and dinner food purchases.  Stack your senior discount with Elephant Bar Restaurant discount gift cards from Plastic Jungle available for 26% off and you’ll create a total savings of 46% off!  Elephant Bar’s senior discount is extended to those 60 and over and can be applied only to food (but not on any beverage; including alcoholic and non-alcoholic).  To receive senior discounts at Elephant Bar Restaurant you’ll need to pop in to any local Elephant Bar establishment and ask to become a Senior Explorer.  Enrollment is completely free and your senior discount can be used on your next visit.

The fine print?  Elephant Bar’s senior discount cannot be used for those under the age of 60, half orders, kid’s menu, lunch specials, happy hour, banquets, delivery, gift card purchases, or combined with other offers.

Seniors can dine at IHOP for less!

Hot breakfast, pancakes, biscuits & gravy, name your breakfast order and IHOP, otherwise known as The International House of Pancakes, will serve it hot.  If you’re 55 and over IHOP also gives you 10% off.  Pay with discount IHOP gift cards available for 10% off, and you’ll save 20% at IHOP.  That’s twice the discount!  IHOP loves serving seniors and even has a special Seniors Only menu which has breakfast, lunch, and dinner selections only for seniors.  (see below for details)  Try entrees such as the Senior Grilled Tilapia Hollandaise or Senior Pot Roast.  Seniors – Time your IHOP visit just right, and you can save even more.  Tuesdays and Wednesdays between 3:00 and 6:00 p.m. various locations offer buy one get one entrees for seniors.

Senior discounts vary by location, so be sure to call your local IHOP before stopping in.

The key to finding discounts for seniors is to ask if a store or restaurant has a program or is willing to give you a discount.  You never know what a local store might do for you.

What other ways do you or seniors in your life save using senior discounts? 

… and do you know how to get apparel for your favorite workouts for less?

Ladies:

If we were completely honest with ourselves, we all know there’s nothing more motivating to get us up early for a trip to the gym or a walk outside than when we have new workout clothes.  Fresh.  Clean.  Different.  I’m not sure why exactly new workout clothes refresh our energy to burn some calories, but they do!

[left: Athleta Sodha Tank in Prince Purple Heather.  Originally $59.00.  On sale for $39.99.  Only $33.59 when purchased with discount Gap Options gift cards from Plastic Jungle.  right: Kickbooty Bermuda in Asphalt.  Originally $46.00.  On sale for $29.99.  Only $25.19 with discount Gap Options gift cards.]

My running partner (who is a mother of 3) and I love getting new shorts, socks, wick shirts, and warm sweat-proof layers (when the weather changes) but we always try to get a good deal.  We all know it’s easier for our significant other to support our need for new clothes — eer… workout clothes — when we find a bargain.

Has your mailbox every received an Athleta catalog?  In the spirit of full disclosure, my mailbox does get an Athleta catalog a few times a year.  But, the catalog is actually addressed to the previous owner of our home.  (It says “Or Current Resident” so I can browse through it, right?)  The clothes are always in brilliant colors that accent a woman’s body in all the right ways.  I mean, look at these attractive pieces…

You can mentally prepare for your day of sun at the beach in this adorable Kali Kurta (left).  Originally $59.00, this comfortable cover up is ONLY $12.59 with discount Gap Options gift cards!  Or ride a bike or walk with the kids and dog without sweating through your bottom with this moisture wicking, breathable Stinson Cinch Skirt for only $25.19 discount Gap Options gift cards (originally $69.00).

Back in 1998, Gap launched Athleta to provide female athletes with feminine performance apparel for sports and fitness activities.  Because Athleta is part of the Gap family, we can use discount Gap Options gift cards (available for 16% off) from Plastic Jungle to pay for Athleta purchases at stores (found in California, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Washington D.C.) or online at Athleta.Gap.com where shipping is always free on order of $50 or more.

Go on, ladies.  Get yourself some new workout clothes.  You’ll be more excited about sweating at yoga or on the elliptical with them!

Do you prefer skirts or dress pants?  This was the question a good friend asked me while shopping together at a Banana Republic Outlet store this past weekend.

Honestly, I hadn’t really thought about my professional wardrobe in these terms before.  I mean, I own a few skirts, but if I think hard about it, most of my skirts are for winter and fall outfits.  Am I alone?

In thinking about the suspected hot summer ahead, which would you rather be wearing?

Banana Republic has so many adorable skirts like the Taupe Lightweight Wool Pencil Skirt (left), Dark Rise Denim Patch-Pocket Skirt (middle), and the Heritage Ikat Skirt (right).

But, then there are also classy dress pants.  Dress pants cover the whole leg which means you don’t have to think about shaving or nylons. A yellow belt looks great with a pair of Banana Republic Martin Fit Charcoal Lightweight Wool Trouser pants (left).  A pair of spring-colored shoes really pop with a pair of Logan Fit Cotton Wide-Leg pants (center).  And black pants like Banana Republic’s Sloan Fit Flare (right) are so versatile for dressing up.

If I had to choose between skirts and pants it really might depend on the weather, what I have to wear on top (shirt and accessories) and how warm it is outside.

Did you know you can save an additional 7% at Banana Republic?  All you need are discount Banana Republic gift cards from Plastic Jungle (good on clearance, sale, and regular priced items – unlike some coupons).

If you like to hit the sale rack first, just think about what an additional 7% off looks like for a classy sleeveless top marked down to $24.99, a cute pair of shoes on clearance for $19.99, a skirt on clearance of $9.99, or a pair of pants for $14.99.

Add some spring color and get trendy and affordable professional skirts, pants, and more for less with discount Banana Republic gift cards.