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? 

What color would you call the grass in your yard?  I would call mine ‘less-than-green.’  I’m slightly optimistic.

This year I’m determined to help our grass grow greener.  I really want our lawn to look more welcoming.

The question is, “How exactly does one obtain and maintain a healthy yard?”

After researching I have pulled together 3 easy ways to get the green yard we’re all longing for without having to pay the cost of professionals to do the work.

Fertilize and fertilize again.  Most people think fertilizing their yard once a year is good for their lawn.  Research shows that lawns that are fertilized 2-4 times a year show lush growth.  Save 8% on lawn fertilizers and fertilizer spreaders with discount Sears gift cards from Plastic Jungle.  You can also save 7% on lawn care needs with Plastic Jungle discount Lowe’s gift cards or Home Depot discount gift cards.

Cut grass to a healthy length.  The pros say that when you cut grass too low it makes it easier for weeds to grow.  So what exactly is a healthy grass height?  It is recommended that no more than 1/3 of a stalk of grass be cut off each time you mow.  This means that keeping a regular eye on grass growth is important as a few days of rain can increase how soon you might need to mow.  Discount Sears gift cards, discount Lowe’s gift cards, and discount Home Depot gift cards are great for saving on lawn mowers, riding mowers, and lawn tractors.  My dad loves his lawn tractor.  He says that the task feels more like an enjoyable ride.

Keep grass clippings for your yard.  Research from the University of Florida indicates that by dropping clipped grass into your own yard you are doing a lot of good for your lawn and for the environment.  Most of today’s mowers have a mulch feature that cuts grass blades multiple times so you don’t have to worry about picking anything up.  Putting cut grass back into the soil has three great benefits: (1) It puts nitrogen and other essential elements like phosphorus, potassium, manganese and iron back into the soil, (2) Cut grass actually helps decompose thatch (think leaves, dead stems, and roots), and (3) Keeping your clippings actually cuts down on the amount of waste in landfills.  It is estimated that cut grass accounts for 10% of landfill waste.

Would spending less on home repairs and improvements help you take more projects off your home to-do list?

You want to replace an old faucet for less out-of-pocket, get discounts on insulating your windows for the cold winter ahead, save money on your heating bill by caulking cracks in your basement walls, refinish the cabinets in your kitchen for less than full price, find savings on paint so you can add color to your first baby’s bedroom, save on tiling the hall bathroom, the list goes on and on.

Check out Plastic Jungle’s huge inventory of discounted Lowe’s Home Improvement gift cards and discounted Home Depot gift cards to get started on your home projects for less.  For 7% off, you can get Lowe’s and Home Depot gift cards for less than face value.

No project is too big or too small for Plastic Jungle to bring you discounts.

Many of the projects on your never-ending home improvement wish list you want to do yourself.  All you need is a little out-of-pocket savings here and one Saturday afternoon there.

Sometimes the cost can seem like a considerable undertaking, but with Plastic Jungle discounted Lowe’s gift cards and discounted Home Depot gift cards your home projects cost less.

Plus, when you combine the discounted Lowe’s gift cards and Home Depot discounted gift cards with 10% off Lowe’s/Home Depot store coupons (both stores accept each others coupons), you get a better discount than store credit card holders who only receive 5% off.  Check ebay for Lowe’s and Home Depot store coupons.

Plastic Jungle brings you discounts on your home repair needs so you can enjoy reduced prices and then sit back and relax and enjoy your home.