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Holiday Budgets

New Year’s Resolution: Save the Gift Cards!

December 29, 2010 | Written by:

Gift cards are a popular gift, but are you keeping track of all those gift cards you’ve received? With an infographic and common-sense advice for the new year, Plastic Jungle wants to see you come out feeling positive about your holiday spending and your New Year’s resolutions.

An eCODE Speeds Up Your Holiday Shopping… and Savings!

December 18, 2010 | Written by:

Plastic Jungle has discounted gift cards for purchase from 100s of retailers. If you’re in a hurry with last-minute holiday shopping, try an eCODE: it’s an electronic gift card also for sale at a discount which is delivered via email usually within minutes.

Holiday Teachers’ Gifts Galore: Start Saving Now!

December 13, 2010 | Written by:

You’ve got to save time. You’ve got to save money. And, you have to say “Thanks so much!” Plastic Jungle offers parents, and anyone gift giving this holiday season, just that.

Did You See Plastic Jungle on The Today Show This Morning?

December 10, 2010 | Written by:

For those in the know, Plastic Jungle is a prime deal machine for holiday savings. On this morning’s Today show, Yahoo!’s Web Life Editor, Heather Cabot, spoke with Today show personality Natalie Morales for Today’s Tech on Digital Deal Hunting, and of course, Plastic Jungle made news.

How to Make the Gift of a Gift Card Something Special

December 1, 2010 | Written by:

Although we are in the business of buying and selling gift cards, Plastic Jungle is not immune to the bad press gift cards as gifts are sometimes given in the media. The gist of this negative press is that gift cards are too impersonal, and that they have taken away the ‘specialness’ of giving. Obviously, … Read more

Cyber Monday, eCODEs, and Holiday Giveaways, Oh My!

November 29, 2010 | Written by:

Wow, things are really heating up for the holidays! The excitement is palpable, what with Cyber Monday deals all over the internet… And the Plastic Jungle wants to help kick it up a couple extra notches! We’re now offering eCODEs (or electronic gift cards), so you can take advantage of all those Cyber Monday deals right … Read more

SHEfinds On Rachael Ray: Where To Score “Free Money” On Black Friday… Plastic Jungle

November 26, 2010 | Written by:

Michelle Madhok told Rachel Ray and her audience all about how to buy gift cards at a discount and sell gift cards you have on her favorite site  And she has more Black Friday savings tips.  Check it out: http://www.shefinds.com/2010/shefinds-on-rachael-ray-where-to-score-free-money-on-black-friday/ And happy shopping!

Last Minute Black Friday Tips

November 25, 2010 | Written by:

So tomorrow’s the big day! By now many of you have your turkey in the oven and are baking pies in preparation for your Thanksgiving Day feast. But in the back of your mind you are counting down the minutes until Black Friday. We totally get you, and to help you out on this gigantic … Read more

Things to Do Over the Thanksgiving Holiday

November 24, 2010 | Written by:

Excitement is building as Thanksgiving Day approaches, but many of us are just as excited about the fact that we have a four-day weekend! If you are one of those lucky enough to enjoy four days of holiday enjoyment, you may be wondering how to best spend your time after the Thanksgiving festivities are over. … Read more

Have a Positive Black Friday Experience

November 22, 2010 | Written by:

Although Black Friday is a THE day to save tons of money on your Christmas shopping, whether you are braving the crowds the day after Thanksgiving or shopping online, it can also be a day that makes your head spin! Even if you choose to do your Black Friday shopping online and avoid the chaos … Read more