How are you celebrating Mom this weekend?  Check out these affordable Mother’s Day gift ideas to give Mom something special that won’t break the bank this Mother’s Day.  All you need is to think of the things Mom would like and pay with discount gift cards from Plastic Jungle and you’ll get a bargain price.

For the Elegant or Classy Mom

Give Mom the gift a beautiful 36″ Freshwater Pearl Necklace.  Pearls look good with just about every outfit.  Through Thursday 5/9, JC Penney has lowered the price of this $200 strand of pearls to only $59!  When you use Macy’s discount gift cards to buy Mom this lovely necklace you’ll pay only $53.40!  Split the cost with one sibling and for under $27 each you’ll give Mom a strand of pearls she can wear while cooking like Julia Child did, while dressing up for a special event, or to accessorize her daytime outfit.

For the Coffee and Tea Loving Mom

Go in with your siblings or Dad to get Mom her own Single-Serve Keurig!  Perfect for the kitchen or office, Mom can brew her own cup of her favorite flavor of coffee or tea.  For only $47 each if split 3-ways and $35 each if split 4-ways you can get Mom her own single cup coffee and tea maker.  Get the lowest price by ordering this Keurig from Macy.com during it’s 3-Day Sale (ends Thursday 5/9) and using Macy’s discount gift cards from Plastic Jungle to pay (includes free shipping).

Like the idea of getting Mom something she can use to cook or bake? 

Check out the full selections of Macy’s Home Clearance items.  Prices are marked down so low that with Macy’s discount gift cards you can get 59%-29% off!

Other Mother’s Day Discount Gift Card Brands

Use JC Penney discount gift cards to buy Mom a Mother’s Day gift for less.  Or give Mom the gift of a JC Penney discount gift card so she can pick out something on her own.  Either way, she’ll receive a thoughtful Mother’s Day gift and you’ll save money.

January marks new beginnings, snow fall, and for many the most important event of the year – the Super Bowl.

Okay, the Super Bowl XLVII is actually in February, but January is the time to make your Super Bowl viewing plans.  Where will you watch the big game?  Who will cheer on 49ers or the Ravens with you?  And whose big screen will you gather around to watch history be made?

According to Offers.com, while many believe the best TV prices are found on Black Friday, within the 30 days before the Super Bowl is actually the time to find the best prices.  THAT’s NOW!  Lucky for you, you can get an extra 11% off these best TV prices of the year by using Dell discount gift cards to buy your new, big screen TV before this year’s Super Bowl.

Check out some of these incredible TV deals!

Get the LG 60-inch 1080p Plasma TV for only $801!

The vibrant and clear pictures on this television will make you forget you’re not watching the Super Bowl game live.  Energy Star qualified and only .59 inches wide, what more could you want in a TV?

Save nearly $100 on your new TV by paying with Dell discount gift cards PLUS for a limited time you can get free shipping from Dell.com.  With shipping costs, this same t.v. would cost $848.99 on Amazon.com.

Or the 51-inch Samsung Series 5 Plasma TV for only $623!

Keep up with the fast-paced Super Bowl touchdowns with the 600 hz of subfield motion packed in this television.  Is your living room in the center of the sun’s light?  This TV is so smart it can automatically adjust the brightness of the images on the screen based on intensity of the room’s light.

You could jump on this TV deal now and save enough to splurge on pizza and soda for a crowd, or you could buy the same TV at Amazon.com for $57 more.  To get the lowest price, pay with Dell discount gift cards and buy get this TV from Dell.com.

Take a look at Dell’s TV deals now so you can watch this year’s Super Bowl like never before!

Until this week I would have been one of the first to admit that I haven’t had good luck at finding unbelievable prices at DSW.  I always found cute styles, but not cute prices, if you will.

DSW Cute Price Alert!

Some of the styles in DSW’s clearance sections can be found at bargain prices, especially when you tack on an additional 10% in savings just for paying with DSW discount gift cards.

(In your city DSW stores might also be called DSW Shoes or Discount Shoe Warehouse.  They’re all the same company.  You can layer your shoe discounts at any of these DSW locations, as well as at DSW.com, when you pay with DSW electronic discount gift cards from Plastic Jungle.)

How to Find the Best Prices at DSW.com

At DSW.com you can find bargain shoes for your feet by using the left menu bar.  I found searching by type (flat, boot, wedding) and price (under $100, under $50, under $20) to be the easiest way to find the styles and prices I wanted.

Check out some of the discount women’s shoes DSW currently has available:

Nine West Sandals for the beach and warmer weather – only $17.96 when you pay with DSW discount gift cards!

Women’s Fergalicious Boots that go great with jeans or skirts – create your own discount deal by paying with DSW discount gift cards and get them for only $26.95!

(available in black, grey, and taupe)

How to Find the Best Deals at DSW Stores

When shopping at DSW this week, I was on a mission to find the best bargain and not spend more than my gift card value.  To keep my hunt practical, I limited my browsing to only flats and boots.  Because the clearance shoes are in the back of the store, I walked through flats to get an idea of what my options were.  To my surprise, my DSW store put some super (50% off!) discounted shoes among their regular shoe sections as well as in the clearance section.  (Maybe a space issue?)  I found these cute Mix No. 6 Navy Stride Flats for 50% off $34.94! (DSW.com has them for $34.95, marked down from $45.00)

Since I found such a killer deal on my shoes, I started browsing the handbag area and found this silver purse, which is a nice enhancement to my wardrobe marked down from $50 to $29.95.  That sounded good to me!

When I got to the register I explained to the DSW employee that my birthday (Happy Birthday to all you January babies!) was earlier this month but I hadn’t yet received my DSW Rewards coupon.  The DSW employee asked her manager if they could do anything and sure enough I got an extra $5 off which meant I could add these fun red/pink/black heart socks at no extra cost!

In the end, my $50 gift card was cashed in for a pair of Mix No. 6 Navy Flats, silver purse, and socks and I only spent $49.87.  I’m not one that likes a few cents on a gift card, so I asked the employee to give her next customer 13-cents left on my gift card.

What pair of shoes, handbag, or socks do you want to save an additional 10% with a $20, $25, or $50 DSW discount gift card?

Savvy DSW Shopper Tips

• Get free shipping at DSW.com with a purchase of $35 or more.  When you use DSW discount gift cards to pay, you’ll get free shipping with purchases of $31.50 or more.

• According to DSW’s Customer Service page, DSW electronic gift cards (eCODES) can be redeemed at DSW.com and at DSW stores.  That means you can save 10% whichever way you’d like to shop at DSW!

• Does DSW know your birthday?  Through DSW Rewards you’ll receive a $5 off coupon (which can be combined with DSW discount gift card savings) the month of your birthday.  DSW Rewards is completely free and by using your free account number each time you shop at DSW.com or DSW stores you’ll earn points towards other rewards certificates (i.e. $5-$10 off DSW coupons) throughout the year.

Other Footwear Discount Gift Cards

Foot Locker discount gift cards – save 18%!

Macy’s discount gift cards – save 10%!

Staples discount gift cards are a great way to get copy paper, tax filing software, and office supplies for less.

Copy Paper Money Makeover

What’s better than free copy paper?  Copy paper that puts money into your pocket!  With Staples discount gift cards you can visit a Staples store and get a ream of HammerMill® Copy Plus Copy Paper for $6.71 (listed as $7.29).  Then, when you use this coupon, you can submit your receipt for an Easy Rebate.  Even though you paid 8% less because you used Staple discount gift cards for payment, your receipt will be for the full price on the copy paper ($7.29), so you’ll get $7.29 back.  That’s like getting the paper for free and making 58-cents!

What will you do with your free copy paper?

• print coupons
• make copies of your resume
• help your son or daughter apply for a scholarship
• print photos
• create handmade Valentines

Tax Filing Made Easy and Affordable

I know the year just started and that dreaded word should not yet be spoken.  Taxes.

If you’re cringing just by reading about filing your taxes, I think you’ll be pleasantly surprised at the TurboTax rebate deal you can get for only $27.59.

While you can go to most any office store to purchase TurboTax software, Staples.com and Staples stores sell TurboTax for 8% less when you pay with Staples discount gift cards.  Plus, if you take advantage of Staples current TurboTax rebate deal, you can reduce the price of any TurboTax product and get Quicken Starter and McAfee Internet Safety for free by taking advantage of the Staples TurboTax rebate offer.

What version of discount TurboTax is right for you?

• TurboxTax Basic walks through the tax filing process one step at a time.
• The most popular version of TurboTax is TurboTax Deluxe which is a good fit for homeowners with kids and lots of deductions.
• TurboTax Premier is great for more complex investments like stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and/or rental properties.
• For the self-employed, try TurboTax Home & Business.
• And for those that are responsible for an estate or partnership, TurboTax Business might be the right fit.

This week at Staples, you can get in on the TurboTax rebate and stack your TurboTax savings by paying with discount Staples gift cards.

Choose from 3 TurboTax formats:

• TurboTax for Windows
• TurboxTax for Mac
• TurboTax download

TurboTax customizes your situation so you get the most from your tax refund.  How will you customize how you spend your Staples discount gift cards to maximize your savings?

TurboTax for the iPad!?

Keep an eye out for TurboTax at the Apple App Store.  Available at a 5% discount if you use iTunes discount gift cards from Plastic Jungle.

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?

Office furniture, in-ear headphones which isolate the listener from the outside world… work, play, and travel with the right equipment for less when you take advantage of special holiday pricing at Staples.

Discount Office Furniture || Save on Executive and Student Desks

Why not begin the new year with a new desk to make working at home more focused?  For lots of storage and a clean look, check out the unbelievable prices on discount office furniture including this Sauder Edgewater Collection Executive Desk in Estate Black.  At any other time of year, this same desk might cost $300, but during the holiday season when you pay with Staples discount gift cards, you can work from home in this classy professional desk for only $190!

Discount Office Chairs + FREE shipping!

Looking for a comfortable office chair upgrade for dad or the office?  Staples has a whole selection of discount office chairs with marked down prices this holiday season like this Tall Back Manager’s Chair that feels like leather.  Normally this chair sells for $150.  When you stack Staples’ office chair sale with savings from paying with Staples discount gift cards this chair can be yours for only $57!  Wow!

Discount Skullcandy Earbuds w/free shipping!

When it comes to rocking out in style, ask any student and they’ll tell you they want a pair of Skullcandy earbuds.  Shop at Staples stores or Staples.com for Skullcandy earbuds and get great deals like these purple Skullcandy earbuds for only $9.49 when you pay with Staples discount gift cards.

A pair of purple Skullcandy Jib Earbuds is the nicely-styled companion for your daughter’s iPod, iPod Touch, Nintendo DS, laptop, iPad, or tablet.

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!

What if finding good prices on stylish clothing were as easy as selecting which combo you want?

All you need is a discount PacSun gift card to unlock steep savings of 25% off.

With PacSun discount gift cards from Plastic Jungle, affordable prices jump out.

$12.99 becomes only $9.74!  $18.99 becomes only $14.24!  And $9.99 becomes $7.49!

Consider the next few minutes of reading as a simplified ‘how-to’ on finding bargains at PacSun.

First, Add to Your Shopping Cart

How about $3.74 for a pair of With Love From CA Polka Dot Feather Earrings?  If you didn’t know about discount PacSun gift cards these same earrings would cost $4.99. (originally $8.50)

And how does $9.74-$18.37 sound for a pair of ladies Rock & Candy Maui Slip On Sneakers?  (originally $24.50)  Available in black, black/white, grey/black, navy, turquoise (pictured), hot pink, allover print, and white multi.

PacSun has special deals for men, too!  Like this XLG On The Byas Wally Printed V-Neck Tee.  You can get two for only $14.61! (available in three color choices: blue, red, or white)

Then, Choose Your PacSun Deal Combo

Combine the 25% you save using discount PacSun gift cards with…

Combo #1 – an extra 10% off markdowns (which are priced at up to 30% off) with PacSun coupon code “GSOM”

Combo #2 – another 10% off your $90 PacSun purchase with promo code “retailmenot10″

Combo #3 – an additional 15% off your purchase of $115 PLUS get free shipping with coupon code “retailmenot15″

Save at PacSun Stores, Too

If you prefer to try things on in person at your local PacSun store and then to bring them home, you can also save 25% at physical PacSun stores as long as you use discount PacSun gift cards when you check out.  Just bear in mind, PacSun has additional clothing and accessory choices that are only available through its online store.

What’s your favorite PacSun deal combo?

For purchases big and small, Plastic Jungle helps you save.

P  Practical discounts on brands you love.

L  Letting loose of unwanted gift cards gets you cash to spend however you want.

A  Aeropostale, American Eagle Outfitters, and Ann Taylor discount gift cards

S  Stack savings by using discount gift cards on top of coupons and store sales.

T  Take the guesswork out of finding a bargain.  Always buy gift cards for less than face value at Plastic Jungle.

I   It only takes minutes to pick out the discount gift cards you want.

C  Camping gear, coats, and clothing discounts.

J  Jump up and down as you watch your savings grow.

U  USA-based.  Plastic Jungle’s corporate office is in San Mateo, California.

N  No hassle because all transactions are guaranteed.

G  Go online and save with discount electronic gift cards (eCODES).

L  Lowe’s and Home Depot discount gift cards wipe 7% off home improvement projects.

E  Eat out for less with discount California Pizza Kitchen gift cards.

G  Give the gift of gift cards (at a discount).

I   Indulge your shopping dreams without paying full price.

F  Free shipping when you buy and sell gift cards.

T  The web’s largest discount gift card exchange.

C  Check on Plastic Jungle for wedding and baby shower gifts. 

A  Alerts keep us in-the know when the gift cards we want are in stock.

R  Real life discounts.  Save on groceries at Target and on oil changes and car repairs at Jiffy Lube.

D  Deposit into PayPal account or Amazon.com electronic gift card when you sell a gift card.

S  Share Plastic Jungle with a friend and earn $5 for each friend you refer.

Plastic Jungle gift cards consistently provide discounts.

In the world of food, more is not always better.  I love a good stack of pancakes, but if I ate them every day I might have to invest in some new clothes to fit my new size.  In terms of online shopping discounts, the complete opposite is true — MORE IS BETTER!

Do you make normally search for “(store name) coupon code” before you hand over payment — including Plastic Jungle gift cards! — when shopping online? This simple few second task can unveil a specific dollar or percentage discount coupon code.

Another great trick is searching “(store name) free shipping” or (store name) free shipping code”.  Some websites do not post the minimum purchase amount to get free shipping, so this gets you insider information on current promotions. (This is true for Bath & Body Works, by the way.)

If you’re a frequent online shopper, you may want to consider creating a free account with either ebates or Mr. Rebates so you can earn a percentage of each qualifying purchase as cash back.  Did you need to read that twice?  That’s right.  You can get paid just for shopping online like you normally do by using these sites.

Ready to confirm payment?  Just one more thing.  Be sure to price compare your purchase via Google Product Search or PriceGrabber.com to make sure you’re getting the lowest price.

When you stack discounts while shopping online, it feels like money is falling from the sky.