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 powers loyalty and gift card programs across 50 countries worldwide, today announced an integrated partnership with Plastic Jungle, the web’s largest secured gift card exchange, to enable Plastic Jungle users to easily buy and sell select merchants’ gift cards processed by Givex and enjoy instant funding, an immediate electronic transaction on the Plastic Jungle website.

Plastic Jungle helps unlock the estimated $30 billion in unredeemed gift cards by allowing consumers to sell gift cards for up to 92% of the gift card value, buy new gift cards at their favorite brands for up to 35% off, or donate the value of their unused cards to their favorite cause. Users can also opt for instant funding via PayPal or Amazon.com gift cards for select retailers – all in a safe and trusted environment. This partnership will help drive unused gift cards back to the merchants, turning unredeemed gift card value into productive, high margin spend.

“We’re very pleased that our marketplace will become even more convenient for consumers through our integration with Givex,” said Bruce Bower, CEO of Plastic Jungle. “This partnership not only helps both businesses and consumers capture the value from unused gift cards, but also enables brands to better connect with their best customers while at the same time giving gift card merchants ways to participate in a fully integrated manner in the secondary gift card marketplace.”

The first brand to sign onto the platform is Buca di Beppo, the nation’s leading family style Italian restaurant chain.  Plastic Jungle users will now be able to enjoy instant funding for Buca di Beppo gift cards they sell to the site, while the value on these cards will be seamlessly transferred to new Buca di Beppo gift cards available to motivated buyers on the Plastic Jungle marketplace. In addition to Buca di Beppo, the integration features will also be offered to the entire roster of Givex merchants and further adds to Plastic Jungle’s existing relationships with leading payment processors, which now cover the vast majority of retailer gift card programs.

“It’s important for us to connect directly to our customers and ensure their experience with Buca di Beppo is as positive as possible,” said Trish Giordano, Vice President of Sales & Marketing for Buca di Beppo. “Plastic Jungle and Givex are making it easier for our customers to get the best value they can and we’re pleased to be a part of this new integration.”

“Businesses are constantly looking for new ways to excite and engage their best customers,” said Bryan Wang, Director Marketing at Givex. “That’s why we look forward to working with Plastic Jungle. This new channel gets gift cards into the hands of active users, driving revenue and visits.”

About Givex

Givex’s technology has now significantly evolved from the first gift card and loyalty programs that began in 1999. We now provide customizable tools that empower businesses of all kinds to acquire new customers, build, maintain and expand their customer database, effectively communicate with customers, and finally understand and reward their most loyal customers. Find out more at www.givex.com.

Read the full press release here: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/givex-and-plastic-jungle-announce-partnership-to-integrate-gift-card-services-126161088.html

If you’ve been to Freeport, Maine, you know. While late adds Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s are superstores for the sporting life, 99-year-old institution L.L. Bean is the granddaddy of all superstores and beyond compare. If you like to hike, swim, fish, go to school, hit the slopes, sled the hills, fish the streams, canoe the Boundary, pack the pack, dig the shore, head to the cabin, sail the waves, camp the national parks… well, L.L. Bean should already be a part of your life.

Back in 1912, Mr. Bean’s mail-order catalog became well-known when he started marketing hunting wares to out-of-staters who came in for the season. His catalog’s highlight was the “Bean Boot”, or Maine Hunting Shoe, and the boot remains a staple of the company’s outdoor image and remains trendy today.

The original retail store, located at L.L. Bean’s HQ in Freeport, was known as the “outlet” — which now carries a different connotation for most shoppers — and now is a bit of a Mecca for all kinds of shoppers from all over the world. The store brought so many people to town that the area became home to 100s of retail outlets; you can find information and coupons for the latest slew of stores at FreeportUSA.com, the official site of the merchants’ association.

Today, the L.L. Bean flagship store is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. With its “campus” layout, it might be worth a devoting a day of shopping, as you visit different departments in separate buildings. As always, you can count on their quality customer service, free returns, 100% Satisfaction Guarantee, and now, free shipping on any order, no matter the amount you spend.

For trivia buffs, I propose a bonus question: What is the full name of L.L. Bean, the store’s founder? See the * below for your answer!

With L.L. Bean, you can send or purchase Gift Cards two ways: via mail (5-8 working days for delivery) or via email (2-4 hours for delivery). Check the L.L. Bean Gift Card page for the latest terms and conditions on the cards.

Get discounted L.L. Bean Gift Cards or L.L. Bean eCODEs on Plastic Jungle (up to 11% off at time of writing)  >>>

Check the Balance on Your L.L. Bean Gift Card or L.L. Bean Email Gift Card

Online: Go to L.L. Bean’s Gift Card Check Balance page. If you have an involved question, you could email L.L. Bean Customer Service.

Phone: Call L.L. Bean Customer Service: 800-­441-5713 or click the “Call Me” button on any of L.L. Bean’s website pages.

Want to Find an L.L. Bean Store? Check out the L.L. Bean Retail Store and Outlet Locator online.

Want a Current L.L. Bean Catalog? There are multiple catalogs to choose from: Men’s, Women’s, Kids’, L.L. Bean Hunting, L.L. Bean Fishing, L.L. Bean Gear & Clothing, L.L. Bean Home and more — check the current L.L. Bean Catalog selection online.

Sell Your Gift Card

Once you know your balance, you can sell or trade your gift card securely on Plastic Jungle. At Plastic Jungle, you can trade any unused gift card for cash, or trade it for an Amazon.com Gift Card, or use it to donate the funds to charity (Gift Cards for Good—look for the green ribbon at checkout), or even fund a PayPal account.

To know how much your gift card is worth in exchange on Plastic Jungle, on the main page, click “Sell Gift Cards” at the top of the page. Look up the store and enter the gift card balance you’ve just acquired. You’ll see instantly what your gift card balance is worth in cash or trade.

Check other Plastic Jungle blog posts for the same “Check Your Gift Card Balance” information for other stores, including Sears, Land’s End, Macy’s, Best Buy, Lowe’s, and more.

*Trivia Answer: Leon Leonwood Bean

If you recall, an In The News post on April 21, 2011, announced Plastic Jungle’s selection as a finalist in the
TiE50 Awards Program.

Sure enough, Plastic Jungle was selected as one of the web’s most enterprising technology startups, which will be announced at TiE Silicon Valley’s annual flagship event, the TiEcon 2011 conference.

Of the 1,619 companies considered, only 289 were selected by an expert panel to compete as finalists, then the field narrowed to 50 Award Winners. The program’s sponsor, TiE Silicon Valley is the world’s largest not-for-profit network of entrepreneurs and professionals dedicated to the advancement of entrepreneurship.

See the complete list of TiE50 Award Winners and an overview of the program online  >>>

“Plastic Jungle was clearly ranked amongst the best of the breed by a team of 60 highly accomplished and experienced judges. These experts included globally recognized venture capitalists, CEOs, academia, and serial entrepreneurs,” said Mr. Vish Mishra, Chairman of TiEcon 2011 and President of TiE Silicon Valley. “Being recognized as a TiE50 winner is a true testament to their entrepreneurial spirit and world class caliber,” Mr. Mishra added.

Plastic Jungle is the web’s largest secured gift card exchange, giving consumers the choice and flexibility to convert their gift cards into other forms of spending power — including cash, online balances to use for purchases at the millions of merchants that accept PayPal, Facebook Credits, and more — and to stretch their shopping dollars at their favorite merchants.  Plastic Jungle’s patent-pending marketplace and payment applications aim to safely unlock the estimated $30 billion in unredeemed gift cards trapped in the economy for the benefit of consumers and merchants alike. Based in San Jose, California, the company is privately held, with venture backing from Shasta Ventures, Redpoint Ventures, Jafco Ventures, First Round Capital, Bay Partners, Harrison Metal and Western Technology Investment.

“We are thrilled to be honored with a TiE50 Award at this year’s TiEcon,” said Bruce Bower, CEO of Plastic Jungle. “We’ve certainly seen a significant increase in consumer awareness for our secondary gift card market, and we’re very pleased to know that the TiE50 Award judges have also taken note of the value, choice and flexibility we bring to Plastic Jungle users.”

The TiEcon 2011 conference was held May 13-14th, 2011, at the Santa Clara Convention Center, in Santa Clara, California.

Plastic Jungle currently sells Target GiftCards and Target e-GiftCards (eCODEs) at up to 5% off.

Bring on the savings.

Five percent?! You think, “That’s hardly worth my time.” Well, when you compound a 5% discount with the hot deals Target throws out online, you’ll have great stuff delivered to your door. Clever shoppers might already have the hook-up with Target Mobile — a set of Apps and text alerts (across platforms) that keeps users informed as to the hottest Target deals and Target sales.

Currently, Target.com has free shipping on orders over $50 – which is offered without the use of any promo code, and applies to merchandise across departments.

Also on right now at Target.com: 15% off purchases of $125 or more on select furniture and select rugs through May 14, 2011. And don’t forget the furniture already on Target’s Clearance pages.

Target Clearance – Save up to 65% on select items. For example, check out this bargain table and chairs. It’s at 50% off… there is a small cost for shipping this oversize piece, but you’re not lugging it home, and the cost of the oversize shipping might be covered by your 5% discounted gift card. Target Clearance is huge, and covers all departments, including swimwear for the family, Health & Beauty, Bed & Bath, Kitchen… there are thousands of items in Target’s online Clearance pages.

Daily Deals – Now Target offers online merchandise that’s “priced to amaze”. See the official Daily Deal as well as fantastic bargains at what seems to be 20% off full retail or more. (Well, yes, I do need a new digital camera at $35–on sale today. Send it on over with free shipping.)

Consider checking out the Target.com Coupon Page: to your 5% savings on your Target Gift Card, take home another discount on your favorite name-brand products you purchase regularly.

Free Stuff at Target.com

Interested in winning a $500 Target Gift Card? It doesn’t take much if you shop at Target regularly: You can write a product review and you could win a $500 Target Gift Card. See Target Gift Card giveaway official rules for details.

And finally, Target is going the extra mile to get Target.com visitors free product samples. How fun is that?

What is it you regularly purchase at Target? If you’re a regular Target customer, it’s a no-brainer to purchase a discounted gift card that over time, could save you double-digit dollars.

Want to know what other discount eCODEs (discounted eGift Cards) are on offer at Plastic Jungle? You’ll find a complete list, along with purchasing instructions and current discounts offered, on the Plastic Jungle site. You can purchase an eCODE and use it immediately on your online purchases, and at some stores, even at the store itself.

If you’re looking for a gift that will cover just about any restaurant whim of the recipient, you might want to check into Darden Restaurants Gift Cards. Darden Restaurants Gift Cards can be redeemed at any Red Lobster, Olive Garden, LongHorn Steakhouse, Bahama Breeze, Seasons 52, or any other Darden restaurant in the US.

So, you can use an Olive Garden Gift Card at any Olive Garden restaurant, or any of the above-mentioned restaurants. They are interchangeable.

With graduation coming up, restaurant gift cards make a great gift, or a great way to send out the group for a meal after the graduation ceremony as a treat on you. There are over 1,700 Darden restaurants across the US, and the Olive Garden has over 650 locations around America. Check the online Olive Garden restaurant locator to find one near you.

Looking for a discounted Darden Restaurant Gift Card?

Darden Restaurants-branded Gift Cards  >> |   Olive Garden Gift Cards  >> |   Red Lobster Gift Cards  >> |   LongHorn Steakhouse Gift Cards  >> |  Bahama Breeze Gift Cards  >> |   Seasons 52 Gift Cards  >>

Remember, if your desired Darden Restaurant Gift Card is not available, you can purchase one from another Darden Restaurant and use it interchangeably. Note that Canadian and US Olive Garden gift cards are not interchangeable. At present, the Olive Garden and Darden Restaurants do not offer eGift Cards. For the latest on terms and conditions on Darden Restaurant Gift Cards, see their Gift Card FAQ page, or call their Gift Card Customer Service number: 800-642-7336, Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern.

Check the Balance on Your Olive Garden Gift Card or Olive Garden eGift Cards

Online: Check the balance on your Olive Garden Gift Card online.

Phone: Call 877-230-4120

In Person: Go to any Darden Restaurant (Red Lobster, Olive Garden, LongHorn Steakhouse, Bahama Breeze, Seasons 52) and ask the host to help you. Find any Darden Restaurant.

Sell Your Gift Card

Once you know your balance, you can sell or trade your gift card securely on Plastic Jungle. At Plastic Jungle, you can trade any unused gift card for cash, or an Amazon.com Gift Card, or use it to donate the funds to charity (Gift Cards for Good—look for the green ribbon at checkout), or even fund a PayPal account.

To know how much your gift card is worth in exchange on Plastic Jungle, on the main page, click “Sell Gift Cards” at the top of the page. Look up the store and enter the gift card balance you’ve just acquired. You’ll see instantly what your gift card balance is worth in cash or trade.

Check other Plastic Jungle blog posts for the same “Check Your Gift Card Balance” information for other stores, including Sears, Land’s End, Macy’s, Best Buy, Lowe’s, and more.

Mothers Day is this Sunday, May 8^th. Do you have plans?  Here are some quick reminders to help you coordinate the celebration of Mom.

Mothers Day Cards
Mail them today to get them there in time for Mothers Day. Writing an extra note, even just “Thank You Mom”, when you sign it goes a long way to let mom know you’re thinking about her.

Mothers Day Brunch
Start Googling restaurants or calling to make your reservations now.

Mothers Day Flower Delivery

When do you want those flowers delivered? Friday at her work? Saturday at home (trump your fellow siblings by being the first to wish mom a happy Mothers Day)? Sunday? If you’re bringing flowers, one good idea is to bring an arrangement, so that mom doesn’t have to spend time putting them into a vase. 1-800-Flowers.com has an online tool that will help you get your Mothers Day flowers delivered where and when you want them AND has free shipping right now when you select certain dates for delivery, an approximately $15 savings!

Mothers Day Gifts
Do you have to ship them? Don’t forget the wrap and the card. And don’t forget that if mom is dieting, skip the chocolate, or go for something small and exquisite.

Check the Balance on Your 1-800-Flowers Gift Card

You can get discount 1-800-Flowers Gift Cards right here on Plastic Jungle. 1-800-Flowers doesn’t issue eGift Cards at this time.

The 1-800-Flowers Gift Card is five Gift Cards in one because they can be redeemed at 1-800-FLOWERS.COM (www.1800flowers.com), 1-800-BASKETS.COM (www.1800baskets.com), Cheryl’s (www.cheryls.com), Fannie May (www.fanniemay.com) and The Popcorn Factory (www.thepopcornfactory.com).

Online: There is no way to check your 1-800-Flowers Gift Card balance online.

Phone: Call 1-800-242-5353.

Want to Find a 1-800-Flowers Florist? Find a 1-800-Flowers store or florist near you using the 1-800-Flowers Store Locator.

Sell Your Gift Card

Once you know your balance, you can sell or trade your gift card securely on Plastic Jungle. At Plastic Jungle, you can trade any unused gift card for cash, or an Amazon.com Gift Card, or use it to donate the funds to charity (Gift Cards for Good—look for the green ribbon at checkout), or even fund a PayPal account.

To know how much your gift card is worth in exchange on Plastic Jungle, on the main page, click “Sell Gift Cards” at the top of the page. Look up the store and enter the gift card balance you’ve just acquired. You’ll see instantly what your gift card balance is worth in cash or trade.

Check other Plastic Jungle blog posts for the same “Check Your Gift Card Balance” information for other stores, including Sears, Land’s End, Macy’s, Best Buy, Lowe’s, and more.

Let Plastic Jungle help make this Mother’s Day even better with an extra $50 to spend!

Be logged into Facebook, and enter to win Plastic Jungle’s Mother’s Day Gift Card Sweepstakes now  >>>

Plastic Jungle is giving away a $50 Gift Card each day, through May 8th, 2011, to deserving moms who simply follow the link and register for the Mother’s Day Sweepstakes.

There is one question moms will have to answer, though: What Kind of Mom Are You? Whether you are a DIY Mom, or a Sporty, Stylish, Foodie or Starlet mother, Plastic Jungle has a discounted gift card just for you!

Do-It-Yourself Mom — You enjoy making it happen. You’re talented at finding the lost item, fixing the broken toy, doing up the veggie garden, and keeping it real. Your favorite discounted gift cards on Plastic Jungle are:

Lowe’s >>> |   Home Depot >>> |   J Jill >>> |   Omaha Steaks >>> |   Lands’ End >>>

Sporty Mom — Nothing wrong with a little challenge! You are talented in many areas, including leading kids in a pick-up game on the yard, knowing where the best hikes are, and fixing perfectly balanced meals. Your favorite discounted gift cards on Plastic Jungle are:

Jamba Juice >>> |   Orvis >>> |   Columbia Sportswear >>> |   LL Bean >>> |   Bed, Bath & Beyond >>>

Stylish Mom – You have a natural brilliance and are usually a fashionable step ahead of everyone else. You’ve got an outfit in your style for every occasion, from PTA meetings to Board meetings and even Soccer on Saturday. Your favorite discounted gift cards on Plastic Jungle are:

H&M >>> |   Nordstrom >>> |   Kohl’s >>> |   bebe >>> |   Ann Taylor >>>

Foodie Mom — Confidence in the kitchen, or anywhere, comes naturally for you. Nothing matters more than good nutrition, which you manage for your family and friends whether you eat in or dine out, and even in those pesky lunch boxes. Your favorite discounted gift cards on Plastic Jungle are:

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf >>> |   Baja Fresh >>> |   Legal Sea Foods >>> |   Crate and Barrel >>>

Starlet Mom — You might be emotional, but it’s all about the story for you: you can’t help but show pride at your daughter’s game-winning goal, jump for joy when you reserve at Disneyland, cry your heart out when your little guy gets his heart broken by a fellow kindergartner. Your favorite discounted gift cards on Plastic Jungle are:

Chico’s >>> |   BabyGap, Gap Kids >>> |   AMC Theatres >>> |   Buca di Beppo >>> | Barnes & Noble >>>

Giveaway ends May 8, 2011 (that would be Mother’s Day!!); check the Plastic Jungle Mother’s Day Sweepstakes official rules for details. Winners will be announced daily at facebook.com/plasticjungle.

What gift card will YOU choose, if you are chosen to win?! Let us know and tell your friends!

Good Luck! Have a Happy Mother’s Day!

In the News:
Out of 1,619 tech startups in the running, Plastic Jungle is chosen as a
2011 TiE50 Finalist.

The TiE50 Awards Program acknowledges the web’s most enterprising technology startups, and is TiE Silicon Valley’s premier annual awards program acknowledging startups worldwide.

Of the 1,619 companies, only 289 were selected by an expert panel to compete as finalists. The final judging to pick winners will commence on April 20, 2011 and winners will be announced on April 30, 2011.

But first, if Plastic Jungle has impressed you with our ease in gift card selling or discount gift card purchasing power, TiE Silicon Valley invites you to VOTE for Plastic Jungle to gain additional recognition by its panel of experts in the Internet category.  Voting is easy: just enter your email address in the box provided and then scroll down to Plastic Jungle and click on the green  ’Like’ button.

As the web’s largest secured gift card exchange site, Plastic Jungle is the best way to sell, buy, exchange or donate gift cards on the Internet. We offer the most innovative, most convenient, and safest way to get the most out of gift cards. All transactions are guaranteed, and along with the best prices, Plastic Jungle offers industry-leading features such as donating the proceeds of the sale of your gift cards to charity, offering a number of payout options, and helping you to replace your gift cards in case they are lost or damaged. We also provide free shipping for all gift card sellers and buyers.

TiE Silicon Valley is the world’s largest not-for-profit network of entrepreneurs and professionals dedicated to the advancement of entrepreneurship. TiE provides a platform for mentoring, networking and education to over 14,000 members in 56 chapters across 13 countries.

TiE Silicon Valley’s annual flagship event, the TiEcon 2011 conference on May 13^th and May 14^th, will be held in Santa Clara, California.

Gas prices are high, and it’s not even summer. Memorial Day weekend is typically the starting point for when gas prices go up for the length of the summer, when American road trips peak across the country.

For a quick look at how to save as gas prices keep climbing, check out consumer reporter Gregory Karp’s article in the Seattle Times. The quickest way to save on gas? Take the petal off the metal and drive less aggressively. The article is chock full of useful, up-to-date gas-saving tips.

If you’ve got a road trip you’re not going to miss, or you’ve just got a killer commute that demands an eagle-eye for the lowest gas prices around, check out the GasBuddy website, or fan GasBuddy on Facebook to follow pricing trends. By aggregating the prices recorded by members around a zip code, they can let you know where the cheapest (or most expensive) gas is around your city or state.

Do you have tips for saving on gasoline? Let us know your methods for keeping costs down when gas prices go up in your comments!

One way to save is discounted gas cards here on Plastic Jungle. If none are in stock, you can set a notification to be emailed an alert for when discounted gas cards become available.

Discounted Gas Cards you might find available at Plastic Jungle include:

• Exxon Mobil • 76 Gas Card •  Shell • ARCO BP • Citgo • Conoco • Flying J • Gulf • Phillips 66 • Sunoco • Tesoro • Texaco Chevron

How to Check the Balance on Your Exxon Mobil Gas Card

Online: Check your Exxon Mobil Gas Card balance online.

There are no phone numbers published for you to check your ExxonMobil Gas Card balance.

With thousands of Exxon stations and thousands of Mobil stations nationwide, you’re sure to find it easy to use your gas card when you need it. Exxon Mobil Gas Cards are redeemable at Exxon or Mobil gas stations in the US: check the Exxon Mobil station locator for one in your area (or where you’re going). Check out the Exxon Mobil Fuel Finder App, a GPS location and map application available as a mobile app.

To be the first to know when new, discounted ExxonMobil Gas Cards come in stock on Plastic Jungle, make sure to set an Exxon Mobil email alert. Exxon Mobil gas cards are valid at the pump and in ExxonMobil convenience stores, and when purchased or traded at Plastic Jungle, you’ll never pay service or shipping fees.

For the latest on Exxon Mobil Gas Cards Terms & Conditions, check the Exxon Mobil Gas Card page.

Sell Your Gift Card

Once you know your balance, you can sell or trade your gas card securely on Plastic Jungle. At Plastic Jungle, you can also trade any unused gift card for cash, or an Amazon.com Gift Card, or use it to donate the funds to charity (Gift Cards for Good—look for the green ribbon at checkout), or even fund a PayPal account.

To know how much your gift card is worth in exchange on Plastic Jungle, on the main page, click “Sell Gift Cards” at the top of the page. Look up the store and enter the gift card balance you’ve just acquired. You’ll see instantly what your gift card balance is worth in cash or trade.

Check other Plastic Jungle blog posts for the same “Check Your Gift Card Balance” information for other stores, including Sears, Land’s End, Macy’s, Best Buy, Lowe’s, and more.

No refund this year? Looking for extra savings for the foreseeable future? May I share the top deals on Plastic Jungle at the moment? The following discounted gift cards should offer some relief for your tax-hit wallet.

Get a Kohl’s Gift Card at up to 14% off >>>

Get an Olive Garden Gift Card at up to 10 % off >>>

Get a Bath & Body Works Gift Card at up to 13% off >>>

Get a Bass Pro Shops Gift Card or Bass Pro Shops eGift Card at up to 15% off >>>

Even better, have you thought of making some income to refill your wallet by selling a gift card carrying an unused balance? That’s right, the gift cards in your wallet that carry a balance (on average) of $25 or more are exchangeable on Plastic Jungle for cash, an Amazon.com Gift Card, credit toward a PayPal account, or even as a donation to a selected nonprofit or charity. Now’s the time to gather up those gift cards to see what they’re worth if you trade them on Plastic Jungle.

Check Out Our Selection of Gift Card Giveaways to Enter to Win (As Soon As Today!)

$250 Target Gift Card Giveaway – Join Coupons and Freebies mom and MyCoupons.com and you can win a $250 Target Gift Card. Sign up for Coupons & Freebies Mom free email updates or updates via RSS feed & then fill out the entry form on the link above! You must check your email account for a verification email & click the link in it. Giveaway takes place on April 27, 2011 at 11:59 pm Pacific Time, with the winner chosen at random.

LAST DAY TO ENTER!

$100 Visa Gift Card Giveaway from Cheep! – Normally I wouldn’t post a giveaway expiring the date of the blog publication, but Cheep is an Internet shopping tool you just might be interested in regardless of the gift card giveaway. It works in your browser to locate the best price for products you search for. Go to the SimplifiedSaving.com link above to enter the giveaway, which ends April 27, 2011 at 9 pm Eastern, and get details on the Cheep! shopping tool.

iNetVideo Gift Card Giveaway – Win a $75, $50, or a $25 iNetVideo.com Gift Card good for a purchase of computer or console games on iNetVideo. That’s right, you’d be able to satisfy your Wii, PS2, PS3, Nintendo DS, Xbox, PC CD-Rom or handheld games jones on the iNetVideo site. Contest ends April 30, 2011; see details at the link for entry.

Fathead’s Bounty of Baseball Sweepstakes – You could win one of six drawings for a cool Fathead wall image, valued at $99.99, and it doesn’t have to be a baseball image. Fathead has tons of licensed sports images for the walls on your man cave (or maybe breakfast nook?). Sweepstakes holds drawings weekly and ends on May 20, 2011. See contest rules by clicking the link on the entry page.

$100 Dick’s Sporting Goods Gift Card Giveaway – BlogHer and Gatorade are sponsoring this giveaway tribute to Soccer Moms and Sporting Moms on SundayBakerReviews.com. If you’ve ever geared a kid up for a season of soccer, baseball, softball, skating, water polo… well, you know that a $100 Dick’s Gift Card is a HUGE win. And Sunday Baker reports via a new site, Gatorade Moms: 70% of moms are raising teens or tweens who participate in a sport (13 million sports moms!). Sweepstakes ends 5:00 p.m. (PST) April 30, 2011.. Check out the official rules for details.

American Dad! DVD giveaway – Moviescribes.com posts an American Dad! Volume 6 DVD set giveaway. THREE random winners will be drawn on April 23rd, at or around 6PM ET/5PM CST. Please include your email address with your entry registration in order to be contacted if you win. Learn more about the Movie Scribes complete giveaway rules. American Dad! Volume 6 is an April 19th DVD release from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment.

Hopefully we’ve given you hope for useful post-tax day savings. What are you doing with your refund? OR What are you doing after making out your tax check? Well, at least it’s Friday! Happy Weekend.