Have you heard the news?  Amazon has expanded its family by way of a new product.

They named it, “Kindle Fire.”

For some of us, we are now relieved to be able to get the discount Kindle e-reader we wanted last week for only $79!  We have even started looking behind the couch and in our glove box for neglected gift cards in hopes of making the Kindle price even cheaper by exchanging the unused gift card balance for Amazon.com gift cards through Plastic Jungle.

(Did you know you can purchase a Kindle from select retail stores?  That means you use discounted Target gift cards from Plastic Jungle to get an even deeper discount on the Kindle.)

Others of us want to get our hands on the new Amazon Kindle Fire and touch all of its features for ourselves. But until the November 15, 2011 release date, the closest we can get to a Kindle Fire is to pre-order it on Amazon – which means we still have time to sell our unused gift cards on Plastic Jungle for Amazon.com gift cards AND now is a great time to order discount gift cards for Kindle retailers – including Target discount gift cards.

Then there are some of us who like to cautiously approach new technology with a water test.  In other words, we prefer to wait and see how the new Kindle Fire holds its heat.

Got a tablet so I can update my wish list, anyone?

Guest post by Dena Stern, Managing Editor at Exercise.com

Warm weather is upon us. Summer is the perfect time to get outside and get some fresh air – and exercise!

But before you take your workout outside it helps to have the right gear. Gift cards are a great way to stock up on essential items to help you take advantage of summer weather – use your gift cards to get active and find ways to exercise outside!

Sunscreen

We all know the dangers of sun exposure – skin cancer, premature aging and painful sunburns. It’s important to protect yourself from the sun while you exercise outside. Look for brands labeled “full spectrum” to protect yourself from both UVA and UVB rays and marked “sweat resistant” or “water resistant” to ensure that your protection will last through your workout! Then use your Target giftcard to save when you stock up on sun protection!

Hiking Boots

Hiking outdoors is a fantastic workout but having the right footwear is essential. You want something that will support your ankles to prevent twisting them while maneuvering around uneven terrain. You’ll also benefit from something that will keep out water (to prevent blisters) as well as protect from poison oak/ivy, bug bites, scrapes and scratches!

These Gore-tex hiking boots are the best waterproof hiking boots on the market, plus they are durable and comfortable – and you can get them with your LL Bean Giftcard for 11% off!

Swimsuit

When it seems too hot to exercise it’s the perfect time to take a swim! Swimming burns more calories than walking or hiking and uses almost every muscle in your body – all while staying cool in the pool!

Use your JC Penney gift card to get 14% off cute, comfortable athletic swimsuits!