Want to Brighten Someone’s Day? Send Flowers!

September is the perfect month to treat yourself or someone you love to a bouquet of beautiful buds.

9/11 – Remembrance Day/Patriot Day

As we pay tribute to the tenth anniversary of the September 11^th attacks, we honor the lives lost and lives changed. Send a bouquet to a victim’s family or to a New York City friend. Send something like this Tie A Yellow Ribbon arrangement to the family of a soldier and let them know you value their work and sacrifice.

9/11 – Grandparents Day

For all those cookies, kisses and wise nuggets of advice, reciprocate with some forget-me-nots – the official flower of Grandparents Day. Try this Sentimental Surprise arrangement.

9/17 – Wife Appreciation Day

Drop a hint to your husband or send flowers to yourself – you deserve it! You can never go wrong with long-stem red roses like the ones in this Rose Elegance bouquet.

Some other occasions for fresh flowers this season? Give your child’s new teacher a plant for their desk that they can enjoy throughout the entire school year. Or choose a centerpiece for a fall dinner party or an autumn wreath for your front door like this Culinary Herb Wreath.

Want to save 33% on flowers NOW?

Here’s how:

Buy a discounted 1-800-FLOWERS.com gift card from Plastic Jungle at 18% off and stack it with a 15% online discount offered at 1-800-FLOWERS.com. (Use Promo Code 18F15PC. Expires 9/30/11.)

18% PJ Gift Card + 15% Online Promo = 33% off!

Or get $10 off your order of $59.99 and up with Promo Code TENDOLLARS. (Expires 9/30/11.)

And we’re talking instant savings – no waiting! When you buy the discounted 1-800-FLOWERS.com gift card from Plastic Jungle, you get an eCODE (electronic gift card). It can be used just like a regular gift card, but you don’t need to wait for the gift card to arrive in the mail. Once purchased, the eCODE instantly arrives in your email inbox for immediate use, so you can take advantage of these online promotions now!

Mothers Day is this Sunday, May 8^th. Do you have plans?  Here are some quick reminders to help you coordinate the celebration of Mom.

Mothers Day Cards
Mail them today to get them there in time for Mothers Day. Writing an extra note, even just “Thank You Mom”, when you sign it goes a long way to let mom know you’re thinking about her.

Mothers Day Brunch
Start Googling restaurants or calling to make your reservations now.

Mothers Day Flower Delivery

When do you want those flowers delivered? Friday at her work? Saturday at home (trump your fellow siblings by being the first to wish mom a happy Mothers Day)? Sunday? If you’re bringing flowers, one good idea is to bring an arrangement, so that mom doesn’t have to spend time putting them into a vase. 1-800-Flowers.com has an online tool that will help you get your Mothers Day flowers delivered where and when you want them AND has free shipping right now when you select certain dates for delivery, an approximately $15 savings!

Mothers Day Gifts
Do you have to ship them? Don’t forget the wrap and the card. And don’t forget that if mom is dieting, skip the chocolate, or go for something small and exquisite.

Check the Balance on Your 1-800-Flowers Gift Card

You can get discount 1-800-Flowers Gift Cards right here on Plastic Jungle. 1-800-Flowers doesn’t issue eGift Cards at this time.

The 1-800-Flowers Gift Card is five Gift Cards in one because they can be redeemed at 1-800-FLOWERS.COM (www.1800flowers.com), 1-800-BASKETS.COM (www.1800baskets.com), Cheryl’s (www.cheryls.com), Fannie May (www.fanniemay.com) and The Popcorn Factory (www.thepopcornfactory.com).

Online: There is no way to check your 1-800-Flowers Gift Card balance online.

Phone: Call 1-800-242-5353.

Want to Find a 1-800-Flowers Florist? Find a 1-800-Flowers store or florist near you using the 1-800-Flowers Store Locator.

Sell Your Gift Card

Once you know your balance, you can sell or trade your gift card securely on Plastic Jungle. At Plastic Jungle, you can trade any unused gift card for cash, or an Amazon.com Gift Card, or use it to donate the funds to charity (Gift Cards for Good—look for the green ribbon at checkout), or even fund a PayPal account.

To know how much your gift card is worth in exchange on Plastic Jungle, on the main page, click “Sell Gift Cards” at the top of the page. Look up the store and enter the gift card balance you’ve just acquired. You’ll see instantly what your gift card balance is worth in cash or trade.

Check other Plastic Jungle blog posts for the same “Check Your Gift Card Balance” information for other stores, including Sears, Land’s End, Macy’s, Best Buy, Lowe’s, and more.

Don’t you just love October? The cool breezes carries the scent of Fall into homes everywhere. Looming in the distance, there is the faint but sure sound of the upcoming holidays. With a simple flip of the calendar our thoughts turn to Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.

It is never too early to begin preparing for the holidays. To help make your holidays more beautiful and less stressful this season, while saving your dollars and stretching your pennies, we have gathered a short list of discounted gift cards with suggestions on how to use them toward your holiday decorating to-do list.

1. No Fall dining table is complete without an ornate centerpiece, whether it is just for your own decorating enjoyment or for your Thanksgiving dinner. 1-800-Flowers.com has an awesome selection of Fall holiday centerpieces, and this gift card could be yours for 25% off.  You will also be able to find the perfect arrangement for your Christmas dinner table decorations.

2. Home Depot is a great place to buy pumpkins, carving tools and other items to make your holidays festive. These Home Depot Gift Cards won’t last long and when the time comes, you will be able to save up to 8% on your Christmas tree.

3. Deck the halls with beautiful decorations from Pier One Imports. Right now Pier One Imports Gift Cards are 15% off. But hurry, that discount is subject to change.

4. You are going to need juice to light up your pumpkins and also your Christmas tree. You can find all of your extension cords and electrical at Radio Shack. Save up to 9% on all your electrical supplies when you shop with a Radio Shack Gift Card.

Once you finish decorating for the holidays you are going to be tired. Why not treat yourself to a nice meal at a Claim Jumper Restaurant? Or you could take in a film at an AMC theater near you using this 14% off gift card. Decorating for the holidays should be a joy not a chore. Hopefully, these gift cards will make that possible.

If you have a gift card you would like to sell for up to 92% to Plastic Jungle to help with your holiday decorating expenses, we will gladly accommodate you.

What are your decorating plans for the holiday?

The following article was originally posted on ShopperStrategy.com by a fellow savvy shopper. We love it so much we wanted to share it with all of our readers as well . Thanks Denise!

PlasticJungle.com is this really cool place where you can go to sell or exchange any unwanted gift cards that you might have, plus you can buy gift cards for your favorite stores or restaurants at less than their face value.  Check out some of the deals you can get on gift cards:

• Up to 25% off at 1-800-Flowers
• Up to 12% off at Kohl’s
• Up to 16% off at Payless
• Up to 10% off at TGI Friday’s

These are just a few of my favorites — there are tons more to choose from!  The best part about getting gift cards for cheaper from PlasticJungle.com though is that you can also stack them with other offers to save even more.  For example, JC Penney is one of my favorite department stores because they have great sales and they often put out coupons for even greater savings.  Right now I’m shopping for school uniforms for the kids (required in our county) and they have a great selection at JC Penney’s so a good savings strategy is to buy a $25 JC Penney gift card from PlasticJungle.com for only $21, then use it with one of the store’s awesome $10/$25 coupons.  That way you only pay $11 for $25 worth of uniforms!  SCORE!

If you need shoes for back to school then you can save a whopping 20% off a Foot Locker gift card for a great deal on all the hottest brands.  Buy a $50 Foot Locker gift card from PlasticJungle.com for only $40, then use it with a 15% off coupon to get a $60 pair of shoes, or two $30 pairs of shoes, for only $41 ($60 — 15% = $51 use gift card plus $1 and tax).

Check out this video to see how you can get a very nice $50 dinner for two from TGI Friday’s for only $35!  That’s a fabulous savings of 30%.  The possibilities for savings are endless and one lucky reader will win a $50 gift card of their choice from PlasticJungle.com!

Read the full post on Shopper Strategy and learn how to enter the $50 Plastic Jungle Giveaway!

About the author:

Denise is the mother of four year old quadruplets and a six year old son who loves the finer things in life, but hates to pay full price! Her ShopperStrategy.com blog is devoted to sharing deals and strategies that help you get more for less!

Find the perfect way to congratulate the Graduate in your life, and save up to 30% when you shop with discounted gift cards.

Below are PJ’s employees’ top picks for graduation gifts this season. We are going to show you how to combine our discounted gift cards with other great money saving deals!

Lets get started:

1. Walmart carries a Dell 15.6″ Inspiron Laptop which comes in six different colors that is normally $598.00 and is on sale for $498.00, combine that with a Walmart Gift Card from Plastic Jungle and save a total of $120.00! The perfect accessory for a college dorm room or new apartment.

2. 1-800-flowers.com- is offering a fabulous arrangement of multicolored roses, originally $39.99-$59.98 and are now being offered from $29.99-$59.98. If you use a 1-800-flowers.com Gift Card from Plastic Jungle that is 25% off  you can purchase a dozen roses for $22.50! Celebrate your Grads accomplishments with a burst of color!

3. Is your graduate an avid reader? Barnes & Noble has the Nook which holds over 1 million eBooks and offers free 3G wirless and Wi-Fi for $259.00!  Combine this discount with the a Barnes & Noble Gift Card from Plastic Jungle, and the Nook can be yours for $236.00!

4. Help your grad stay on top of their busy schedule with this classic men’s Bulova 96B47 Watch. Purchase a Sears Gift Card at 9% off on PlasticJungle.com and purchase this watch that is regularly $150.00 for $70.33!

5. Charm your favorite graduate with this Class of ’10 Lock Charm. Originally $150.00, but stop by Plastic Jungle to pick up your Tiffany & Co. Gift Card at 12% off, and this lucky charm can be yours for $132.00.

Have other great graduation gift ideas?  Share them below, and we’ll see if we can find a way to bring you additional savings…

If you haven’t found Mom the perfect gift, we have plenty of suggestions that will help you avoid spending a fortune.  Shop with discounted gift cards to save money along the way and show Mom how much you care.

Save 25% on 1-800-flowers.com Gift Cards

Thank Mom for all she does with an arrangement from 1-800-flowers.com or buy her sweets, treats, and more from sister brands, such as 1-800-baskets and The Popcorn Factory.

Save 12% on SpaFinder Gift Cards

Reconnect with Mom by booking a Spa Day for the two of you. Get away and enjoy spending quality time together in a relaxing environment.

Save 60% on Restaurant.com Gift Cards*

Celebrate with family and friends at your Mom’s favorite restaurant and let her enjoy the night off from cooking. Find restaurants in your area to save on food and drinks.

*This is an electronic code and only valid at participating Restaurant .com restaurants. Discount is based on discount dining purchase, and is not in addition to any discounts that may be offered by Restaurant .com.

Save 13% on Bath & Body Works Gift Cards

Brighten up your Mom’s day with a collection of her favorite scents. Maybe she would enjoy a home spa package?

Share with us below how you plan to treat your Mom this Mother’s Day… or tell us what makes her so special to you!