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?

Picking the right teddy bear can be a hard decision.  After all, there are  a lot of bears without homes out there.

Whether you are searching for the perfect first teddy bear or the ideal replacement teddy bear, this holiday season is a great money-saving time to get children of age and at heart a long-lasting teddy bear from Build-A-Bear Workshop.

How do you know you have found the right bear?

Something in your heart just knows when you’ve found the perfect new stuffed companion.

Have you ever visited Build-A-Bear Workshop?  Maybe you helped your child put a beautiful red heart into the body of their new furry buddy before it was stuffed.

Build-A-Bear stuffed animals are adorable and personalized.  Pick from Hello Kitty, The Grinch, a special gift for baby’s first Christmas, bunnies, wild animals, mini furry friends, and more.

You can help with the making of your child’s special teddy bear, the naming, the outfitting, and the loving.  The entire experience of picking out a unique bear is a one-of-a-kind adventure at Build-A-Bear Workshop.

Never had a Build-A-Bear bear before?

Trying new toys can feel risky.  Good Housekeeping Institute has awarded Build-A-Bear its Seal of Approval which means Build-A-Bear products are backed by Good Housekeeping’s two-year money-back guarantee.

Order your child’s cuddly holiday teddy bear at buildabear.com and unlock secret savings by paying with discount Bear Bucks (also called Build-A-Bear discount gift cards).

When you place your Build-A-Bear order online, you can also add a happy and cuddly Holiday Hugs Bear for only $5 more with a $30 purchase.  And… since you know you can save 15% when you pay with discount Bear Bucks (i.e. Build-A-Bear discount gift cards), it’s like getting a Holiday Hugs Bear for only $4.25 with a $25.50 purchase!

Ladies, I have to confess, I know where the corporate headquarters of Build-A-Bear is located.  I’ll give you two hints.  It’s in one of the states that has three Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park locations and it’s roughly in the middle of the United States.  Yes, St. Louis for all you geography buffs.  I actually got to visit the World Bearquarters about a month ago for a training.  It was amazing.  And not only do employees get to bring their dogs to work, the company was founded by a woman, too!

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!

Did you skip shopping online or waiting in store lines on Black Friday?  Maybe you have much holiday shopping to do.  This week, you can take advantage of “Black Friday type prices” with Cyber Monday Week-long Deals at Target.com.  Many online retailers (hence ‘cyber’) have decided to share the discount love of Cyber Monday with all the days of the week. You can save an additional 5% at Target.com without enrolling in the Target debit or credit card program.  How?  By using electronic Target discount gift cards to pay for your Target.com Cyber Monday Week purchases.

Shopping for your children, grandchildren, nieces or nephews?  Expand the family video collection by adding popular Disney DVDs for only $14.24 (includes 5% discount earned with Target discount gift cards).

Give the gift of Disney this holiday season with childhood favorites like the The Rescuers: 35th Anniversary Edition and Disney’s The Rescuers Down Under 2-movie set or Lady and the Tramp. Both are great stocking stuffers and nicely priced!  The same Lady and the Tramp DVD is $28.99 on Amazon.com.  For the same price, you can get 2 Disney DVDs at Target.com!

Don’t you just hate cold feet?

You know that way your feet feel when your alarm goes off and you have to leave the warmth of your bed?  The moment your feet hit the floor it’s like someone poured cold water on your warm skin. Hardwood floors and tiles are particularly good at this – they abruptly make you keenly aware that you are not in Sleepville anymore.

Defeat being zapped of the warmth of your slumber by getting a cozy pair of discount slippers.  With discount Payless gift cards you can save up to 16% more on discount slippers to keep your feet warm.  It’s a win-win.

Men’s Discount Slippers

Get slippers for dad, brother or son for up to 33% off when you take advantage of Payless’ Holiday Slipper Sale and use Payless discount gift cards to pay.  $16.79 for a pair of slippers is a nice price.

Choose from:

• Men’s Airwalk Board Moc Slippers in tan, grey/black plaid (pictured left), brown, or black – originally $24.99!
• Derick Moc Slippers by Airwalk in black (pictured right)

Discount Slippers for Women

Save on warm slippers for daughter, self, or friend. Payless discount gift cards are a good savings pairing with the Payless Holiday Sale.

Imagine your feet slipping into these Furry Mocs by Airwalk.  Your step could feel like you’re walking on warm, soft pillows.  Get a pair for yourself and one for a friend.  There are so many color options, everyone could pick their favorite.  Choose from white (above left), black (above right), tan, grey, black sequin (adorable!), cognac (think deep brown), and navy.

Payless Holiday Sale Details

Slipper discount prices at Payless are online found at Payless.com.  You can use Payless discount eCODEs at Payless.com (16% savings) with Holiday Slipper Sale savings (up t0 20% off) to earn a combined savings of 33% off!

When is the best time to find discount slippers?

Tis the season to keep your feet warm.  Low prices on discount slippers is more common in the winter.  Stick your feet into added savings during the slipper sale season and pay with discount gift cards from Plastic Jungle and you’ll be able to save more.  Payless coupons are hard to come but you can create your own discount multiplier with discount gift cards.  Right now, you can decrease Payless prices if you have access to a computer or smartphone to shop Payless’ Holiday Sale and if you time your shopping with Plastic Jungle’s Payless discount gift card inventory.

What are discount slippers?

Discount slippers can be found by taking advantage of a slipper sale, using a coupon on a pair of slippers, paying for slippers with discount gift cards, buying slippers from a discount shoe store (think Zappos or ShoeMall) , or any combination of these price-reducing methods.

Does’t it feel good to pay less?

Other Discount Slippers Gift Cards

Save an additional 10% on slippers with DSW discount gift cards

Are you really getting the best prices on Black Friday?

Whether or not your Black Friday shopping list is finalized or still in process (several stores have only recently posted their Black Friday ads), do a quick check against these money-saving Black Friday tips to make sure your Black Friday prices are actually the lowest ones you can get.

Lower Black Friday Prices by the Way You Pay.

Does your credit card offer a special cash back bonus for buying from a department or online store on Black Friday?  Does your credit or debit card automatically give you a percentage back for any purchase?  By buying discount gift cards with a reward-earning credit/debit card and then by paying with discount gift cards (which you got for less than face value) you can up, up, up your savings!  Be sure to pay with the most money-saving payment method to stack discounts.  Not sure your credit card offers additional savings?  There’s still time to get electronic discount gift cards so you can ensure you are saving with your payment method on top of Black Friday prices.  Several retailers, like Walmart and JC Penney allow customers to pay with electronic discount gift cards in store and online.  (Target, unfortunately, is not one of those retailers.)

Plastic Jungle has several electronic discount gift card brands in stock that are honored in store including Walmart, GameStop, Petco and more.  Discount gift card inventories change quickly based on demand, so if you see a discount gift card you want in stock, order it before someone else does.

Know Black Friday Store Hours.

You don’t want to be that Black Friday shopper who nearly pulls their hair out because your shopping priorities are not matched with your store sequence.  No, you want to be the Black Friday shopper who gets home after a fun rush of deals and celebrates all the money you saved on retrieving all the things you set out to buy.  If you’re going to take advantage of Walmart’s or Target’s Black Friday tablet offers, you need to get to the beginning of the line.  Map out your Black Friday shopping strategy based on the Black Friday sale starting time.  One of my Black Friday shopping buddies and I are going to Walmart before Black Friday sale prices start (8:00 p.m. for our area) so she can scope out the layout of the store (since some items are not exactly in the areas you’d normally find them) and I will be holding our place in line.  Meanwhile, two of our Black Friday team members will be holding a place in line over in the Target parking lot, as Target opens at 9:00 p.m.

*Black Friday sale prices and store times vary by region.  Be sure to check your local ads and store for details so you can save the most while Black Friday shopping.

Compare Black Friday Prices.

Sure, you can flip through all the ads and try to find several options for the electronic device, vacuum, or small appliance you are searching for and hopefully you won’t skip over the one that is the lowest price.  Or, you can let a free electronic database do the work for you.  From your computer, you can go to bfads.net and use the search bar.  If you like to have things in your hands, especially while Black Friday shopping, download the “bfads” app (free) and use the handy search menu to compare Black Friday prices for over 50 retail stores.

I have downloaded the mobile app version so I can easily stay up-to-date on the latest prices.  Instead of going to Target, I will be getting the same toaster oven that Target has discounted to $19 on Black Friday for only $17.99 at Sears.  We’re going to be at the mall taking advantage of Bath & Body Works Black Friday deals anyway.

Black Friday (eh hem… Thanksgiving night) is the biggest shopping day (night) of the year.  Take advantage of Black Friday savings with sales, coupons, discount gift cards, and bonuses offered through your credit or debit cards.

We’ve all been there.  Someone gave you a gift card and you went to use it but somehow your purchase was for less than the amount on the card.

Rather than being stuck with a small amount on a gift card that ends up in the bottom of your purse (or worse, lost), you can sell your gift card to Plastic Jungle – when you do, discount gift cards are born.

Discount gift cards are a win-win.

Maybe someone gave you a high value gift card for a major purchase and it cost substantially less than you expected.  Now you have a gift card with $32 on it.  You can sell your gift card to Plastic Jungle and get a PayPal deposit, Amazon.com gift card via email, or cashier’s check for up to 92% of the balance (value depends on the gift card brand). When you sell your gift card to Plastic Jungle discount gift cards are born.  Selling your gift card is a nice way to help someone else find discount gift cards for a purchase they are hoping to make.  You’re freeing up the cash stuck on your gift card and turning it into cash AND you’re helping someone else save on their purchase, too.

Discount gift cards save time.

You could spend 20-30 more minutes in the store digging through the clearance section hoping to find something you actually would put to use that also happens to fall in your price range.  Or, you could choose that your time is worth more than those remaining dollars on your gift card and sell your gift card to Plastic Jungle.

Discount gift cards make nice presents.

Does anyone else remember the Sesame Street episode when Bert and Ernie each gave up something they enjoyed to give each other something they knew the other wanted?  If you know a friend frequents a store (or would love to have a reason to go back to a particular store), consider giving them discount gift cards as a thoughtful way to express you pay attention to their favorite things.

Does your state offer a tax free weekend?  If you order discount gift cards from Plastic Jungle, you might be able to save even more on back to school supplies, clothing, and more during sales tax free shopping days.

(To expedite having discount gift cards for tax free shopping, buy electronic discount gift cards which take 2-3 business days to arrive.  If you have more time, ordering physical cards will be just fine as they ship within a week.)

Over 40% of the United States provide a special tax free couple of days, or a tax free weekend, once or twice a year for certain purchases.  Most of these states offer tax free shopping in August.  Participating states include: Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, Washington D.C., and West Virginia.

This year, many states have made their tax free weekend even earlier to allow students, parents, and teachers to save on back-to-school supplies in time for the earlier starting school year.

Does my state have a tax free holiday?

Believe it or not, tax free shopping started back in 1999.  Texas was actually the first state to host a tax free weekend to help offset the cost of school supplies.  Since then, several other states have jumped on board.  If you’re not sure if your state is having a tax free holiday, check out this handy 2012 Tax Holidays list put together by the Federation of Tax Administrators.  Another way to be sure your area is having a tax free holiday is by typing “Tax Free Weekend 2012″ and the name of your city and state into your browser’s search bar.  Some cities choose to opt out of sales tax free holidays, so be sure to research before you shop.

How much can I save on tax free purchases?

Depending on the tax rate in your area, you can save 6-10% simply by making qualifying purchases during tax free holidays.  You can increase your savings up to 33% more by paying with discount gift cards.  Stack these savings on top of special tax free weekend sales and your savings will grow even more!

Which stores honor tax free purchases?

Many popular stores, including several Plastic Jungle retailers offer tax free shopping.

For instance, in participating states you can use discount gift cards to save an additional…

10% on clothing and shoes at Macy’s stores!

2% on school supplies, personal computers, and clothing at Walmart and Sam’s Club!

5% on clothing, school supplies, and more at Target!

And many more of your favorite stores.

What items can I purchase tax free?

The category and total value vary by state.  Sales tax may be waived on a variety of items such as school supplies, clothing, footwear, and computers.  Do note, tax free savings are not limited to only one item.  For instance, if your state waives tax on computers $350 or less, you can buy one computer from WalMart and another from Best Buy and get both without having to pay tax.

My friend, Sara, has been wanting to get a new laptop to replace her dying one.  We almost went shopping together to find her new laptop a few weekends ago, but one of our friends suggested she wait until August for our state’s tax free weekend.  Sara is looking forward to getting herself a new laptop tax free in just a few days.

What will you save on during tax free shopping days?

*Frugal Shopping Tip*

If your state does not have plans to have a tax free weekend, consider traveling to a nearby state that does or asking a friend or relative in a tax free state to shop for you.  Neighboring states may waive sales tax on additional categories of items that your state does not provide (i.e. electronics, energy efficient products, etc.).  The drive just might be worth the savings.

Tax free shopping varies by date, state, city, and shopping area.  Be sure to research first to maximize your savings.

1, 2, 3, 4, 5,… 6, 7, 8, 9, 10,… 11, 12…

Do you remember the Sesame Street counting video that debuted in 1977 called “Eleven Twelve”?  Depending on how quickly you read, you might be able to read this article faster than you can listen to this popular counting song.  It’s like having accompanying background music.

Up for the challenge?

If the kiddos are around, press play and let them dance while you get in on practical ways to save this month.

Using discount gift card on top of store sales, coupons, and coupon codes is an increasing trend among households across our country.  Keep reading to see if you’re maximizing your savings by stocking up on the most popular discount gift cards.

Are you saving on home improvement projects?

The most frequent discount gift card purchase on Plastic Jungle is discount Home Depot and Lowe’s gift cards.  (No wonder they’re currently out of stock.  Be sure to set an Alert to be notified with more come in stock.)  Buy patio furniture, doors, windows,, lumber, gardening supplies, and more with Home Depot discount gift cards and Lowe’s discount gift cards – both available for 7% less than face value.

Electronics, Movies, Music

Coming in third place in March are Best Buy discount gift cards – available for 5% less than face value.  Best Buy discount gift cards are great for saving on computers, printers, tvs, sound systems, cell phone cases, blu-rays, DVDs, and anything else you can find at Best Buy stores and at Best Buy online.

Save on Groceries, Clothing, and Household Products

In addition to saving on big purchases, Plastic Jungle discount gift cards are also good for saving on weekly trips to our favorite grocery locations.  Use Target  discount gift cards (available for 3% less than face value) and Walmart discount gift cards (also available for 3% less than face value) to save on food, clothing, and home goods for the whole family.

Multipurpose Savings

Good at Kmart, Lands’ End, and Sears, Lands’ End discount gift cards (available for 8% less than face value) have limitless possibilities.  Save on jewelry, children’s clothing, lawn mowers, backpacks, appliances, and more.

Costco discount gift cards are great for purchasing Costco gasoline (which is already discounted!), clothing, books, appliances, cameras, photos, and more for an additional 2% off the already low warehouse prices.  Don’t forget your Costco coupons to increase your savings!

Gas Station Discounts

Score discounts on gasoline, car washes, and snack foods with Shell discount gift cards (available for 2% less than face value).  Although currently out of stock, check out the current inventory of Chevron and Arco discount gift cards for savings on gasoline this month!

Brand Names at Great Prices

Kohl’s discount gift cards (available for 11% less than face value) help you bring home your favorite brands of apparel for men, women, boys, and girls at great prices.  Stack Kohl’s discount gift cards with store sales and store coupons to intensify savings.

Brand name workout clothes, Pink fragrances, shoes, and swimwear are available for 12% less with Victoria’s Secret discount gift cards.

Hit the Mall for Less

Watches, clothing, purses, shoes, wedding or baby shower registries, use Macy’s discount gift cards and JC Penney discount gift cards to shop at your favorite department stores, available for 7% off and 11% off respectively.  You’ll get more and pay less.

Is your music still playing? 

If Plastic Jungle discount gift cards had a voice, what kind of stories do you think they would tell?

Inspired by Marcel the Shell with Shoes On by Jenny Slate and Dean Fleischer-Camp, imagine what it would be like to interview Plastic Jungle gift cards…

How do gift cards end up at Plastic Jungle?

Many of us were first purchased at a specific store as a gift for a birthday, wedding, or special occasion.   Others of us were bought from a gift card display at a grocery store, pharmacy, or discount retailer  – like WalMart or Target.  We were stored away into a gift card holder, gift card card, or small gift card box until we were eventually given away.  While most of us received a smile when we were unwrapped, we never ended up being put to use.  For months, we ended up living inside a warm pocket or a cute purse until one day we were shipped to Plastic Jungle.

What are your dreams?

We want to be used to our full potential.  A few us were partially used and then sent to Plastic Jungle while others of us have been carrying around the same balance for months.  We all just want to help someone make a purchase so that they can be happy.

How does it feel to be called “discount” gift cards?

Frankly, it is an honor.  When we were all sold as regular gift cards, we were neglected and under-utilized.  As a discount gift card we are all more likely to be bought and put to use.  It’s great being a discount gift card because we get to help people make a purchase and we get to help them save money.  It’s like we make them double-happy.

If you could meet anyone who would it be?

Oou!  Hands down, we would all love to meet a coupon.  Coupons are our envy because coupons were created to bring discounts to people.  We bring discounts to people because our original owner could not find a purpose for us.

Do you want to say anything to our readers?

If you have unused gift cards hanging around your home or in your car, please sell them to Plastic Jungle so they can be given a second chance to live out their dream.