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Creative Locker Decorating Ideas!

August 1, 2011 | Written by:

As we close in on summer vacation, most kids are probably dragging their feet and glumly looking ahead to starting school again. One way to help soften the blow? Have fun with creative locker decorating! Most lockers are boring utilitarian pieces of drab, cold metal. Oh, but what a terrific blank canvas! With just a … Read more

You’re Gonna Need a Bigger Boat – It’s SHARK WEEK!

July 28, 2011 | Written by:

Mark your calendars, set your DVR’s and whatever you do, stay out of the water – the 24th annual Shark Week airs on the Discovery Channel starting July 31 at 9pm e/p. The week-long series features television programs dedicated solely to the sea’s biggest predators, with shows like 10 Deadliest Sharks, Great White Invasion and … Read more

Givex and Plastic Jungle Announce Partnership to Integrate Gift Card Services

July 27, 2011 | Written by:

We’re working with Givex to make our marketplace more convenient for our consumers. Read below for more details. Buca di Beppo joins new platform to provide an easy and secure way for consumers to buy gift cards and sell balances to receive instant funding SAN JOSE, CA, July 26, 2011 /PRNewswire/ - Givex, a global technology company which … Read more

How to Keep Your Cool During a Heat Wave

July 26, 2011 | Written by:

With temperatures soaring, how do YOU make use of these long, hot summer days? Last week’s heat wave scorched the Midwest and East Coast and while it seems to have broken, the forecast calls for the rest of the summer to be hot, hot, HOT. The July heat wave affected nearly 200 million people and … Read more

Are You Ready for the New iPhone 5?

July 22, 2011 | Written by:

Pssst! Have you heard? The Rumor Mill’s been a-churnin’ about a new iPhone 5 release in September! According to inside buzz, the new iPhone 5 might be lighter and slimmer than the iPhone 4, with an upgraded eight-megapixel camera and possibly a larger screen. Here are some other potential features to look forward to: A faster … Read more

Visit America’s Most Beautiful Landmarks on a Plastic Jungle Budget!

July 21, 2011 | Written by:

Want to squeeze in one last summer trip before the kiddos go back to school? Look no further than America’s backyard for some of our country’s most stunning sites and attractions. Travel and Leisure recently published a list of “America’s Most Beautiful Landmarks.” Some are spectacularly blessed by nature; others have been magnificently built by … Read more

Check out These Plastic Jungle Staff Picks – Our Favorite Deals

July 19, 2011 | Written by:

Everyone loves to save moolah, even the staff at Plastic Jungle! Just like you, we scour the site for the latest deals, sign up for notifications with our favorite merchants and get creative with promo codes and coupons. Want the inside track from company insiders? I chatted with a few Plastic Jungle employees from different … Read more

Plastic Jungle Selected as an AlwaysOn Global 250 Winner

July 18, 2011 | Written by:

We are so excited to be selected as one of the AlwaysOn Global 250 winners for the second year in a row!!  Read below for more details.   San Jose, CA (PRWEB) July 13, 2011 Plastic Jungle, the Web’s largest secured gift card exchange, today announced that it has been chosen by AlwaysOn as one … Read more

Gift Cards You Loved in June!

July 15, 2011 | Written by:

What gift cards topped your shopping list in June? Surprisingly, almost the exact same ones, in the same order as last month – but with a little twist. Home improvement giants continued to top the list, with Home Depot and Lowe’s ranked at #1 and #2. The secret is out – builders, subcontractors and professional … Read more

July is National Ice Cream Month – Cool Down with these Sweet Deals!

July 12, 2011 | Written by:

Ice Cream Lovers Unite – July is National Ice Cream Month! Ice cream has a long (and flavorful!) history that dates back to 200 BC when ancient Chinese civilizations used a frozen mixture of milk and rice. Since then, the popular cold treat has expanded to include frozen custard, frozen yogurt, sorbet, gelato and just … Read more