Black Friday is the best time of the year to get some great and affordable gifts for your loved ones! At Plastic Jungle we are in the business of saving you money. As a matter of fact, the more you save the happier we are! That’s why we’ve been combing through all of the 2012 Black Friday deals and finding the best of the best deals so that you can double up your savings by using Plastic Jungle discount gift cards to pay for all your Black Friday purchases.

If you’re looking to save big on gifts for loved ones this year, then you’ll want to check out some of the amazing deals you’ll be able to get on Black Friday at Kohl’s sale this year! And you’ll be happy to know that you can get an ADDITIONAL 15% off of everything at Kohl’s if you buy discount Kohl’s gift cards to use as Black Friday tender beforehand!

If you’re looking to get that special someone something beautiful for the holidays, then Black Friday is the time to pick up the perfect little something. But you know what’s even better than saving 60% off on some beautiful new jewelry? Saving up to 75% off on some beautiful jewelry by buying a discount Kohl’s gift card for 15% off now so you can save an additional 15% on your Kohl’s Black Friday purchases!

Or maybe you’re looking to renovate or spruce up around your home before the holidays. Check out this great new set of Food Network 11-Piece cookware that you can get for kitchen for only $128 if you use discount Kohl’s gift cards to save an additional 15%!

Maybe you just want to help keep someone warm this winter. You can save up to $15 on some of these stylish jackets.

Or maybe that loved one is man’s best friend, and needs a warm place to sleep at night. You can get up to an extra 15% off on dog beds at Kohl’s this Black Friday just by buying a Kohl’s discount gift card from Plastic Jungle and using it to pay for your Kohl’s Black Friday purchases.

There are numerous hard-to-pass-up Kohl’s Black Friday deals this year, and you can find more of these great Kohl’s Black Friday deals on bfads.net.

When do your kids start school?  My niece goes back August 8.  Does anyone else think that is early to go back to school?!

It can be so challenging to come down from the flexibility, relaxation, and carefree lifestyle of a good summer break.  Camping, slumber parties, running through sprinklers.  Summers as a student are much missed for those of us in careers that aren’t like teaching.  [I say this because I am married to a teacher and am somewhat jealous of his 3-month long summer break.]

One way to soften the end of summer vacation is to sweeten the value of a dollar.  With Plastic Jungle discount gift cards, you can stretch $20 into $22.20 or even $10 into $12.  It all depends on where you choose to shop.

Show your son or daughter how to spend your money or their hard-earned summer job money wisely by showing them how to buy and use discount gift cards to get clothes, school supplies, and all things back-to-school.

Save on Books, Learning Toys, and Backpacks

Get $25 for only $21 to spend on textbooks, novels, and e-books at Barnes & Noble.  Use your discount B&N gift cards during Barnes & Noble’s Back to School Sale, to save even more on prices already discounted up to 45%!  Totes, journals, backpacks, foreign language reference books, kids’ desks and chairs, homeschooling books, eTextbooks, starting to read books, calendars, and book lights, shop at B&N for your school supply needs.  Plus, check out B&N’s textbook collection where you can buy or rent new or used textbooks for up to 76% off (combine B&N’s up to 65% savings with discount gift cards).

Save on Clothing at H&M and PacSun

Here’s a frugal shopper’s dream.  Shop at H&M with discount gift cards and you’ll stack up even more savings as you turn $17.76 into $24.95.  Get trendy and comfortable girls and boys clothing at reasonable prices like this adorable girls gray dress with pink belt which would normally cost $24.95.  But… you can get it for only $17.76 when you pay with discount gift cards and use a 20% H&M coupon. [Available when you sign up for their newsletter]

This cute girls dress is less than $18!

At H&M stores and H&M online you can find functional fashion ranging from girls plain or pattered hoodies and leggings to boys striped t-shirts and worker pants in black, khaki, grey, or checks.

Guy’s jeans for under $12!

Bring summer vacation to every school day and save 21% when you shop at PacSun with discount PacSun gift cards.  For only $11.81 (normally $39.50) get your son a pair of Guy’s Bull Head Jeans.

Order discount gift cards now so you can stretch your hard earned money on back to school backpacks, supplies, and clothing!

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Do you have unused or partially-used gift cards?

As long as the balance is $25 or more, you can sell your gift cards to Plastic Jungle for up to 92% of the value of the gift cards. In turn, Plastic Jungle will offer you your choice of a PayPal deposit, Amazon.com electronic gift card, or check.

If you choose for a PayPal deposit, you can use your earnings to pay via PayPal at over 42,000 online stores, including:

Etsy.  The online store for handmade items, paintings, vintage pieces, art supplies, and craft materials.  Think: craft fair via the Internet.  Choose PayPal as your gift card trade-in payment option and you’ll be able to use your earnings for your favorite handmade skirt, vintage purse, ceramic vase, one-of-a-kind toys, craft patterns, and more on Etsy.

eBay.  In the market for a new-to-you car, boat, truck, or motorcycle?  Check eBay.  Searching for discounts on shoes, clothing, small appliances?  Check eBay.  Dropped your cell phone in water and need a new cell phone?  Check eBay.  Looking for deeper discounts for your upcoming shopping trip?  Check eBay for coupons. 

Overstock.com.  Known to some as O.co, Overstock carries bedding, furniture, watches, jewelry, luggage, vacation packages, insurance, and other goods at steep discounts.  No matter the order, you only pay $2.95 for shipping.  Talk about a field of bargains!  Choose PayPal as your gift card payout option and you’ll be able to access thousands of deeply discounted items at Overstock.com.

Walmart.com. Find laptops, gaming systems, movies, music, apparel, and more (including many items that are not found in local Walmart stores) at Walmart.com.  Order the items online, pay via PayPal, and receive free site to store on eligible items.

Plastic Jungle.  If you would have preferred a different gift card brand, take your PayPal deposit and use it towards a gift card brand you want by buying a discount gift card from Plastic Jungle.

Unlock what you really want by selling unwanted gift cards to Plastic Jungle.

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? 

If we had a friendly competition to see who has saved the most money using Plastic Jungle gift cards, where do you think you’d finish?

With Plastic Jungle, saving money is the name of the race.

::…THINK ABOUT YOUR RECENT PURCHASES…::

You bought some new clothes for your kids using discount Kohl’s gift cards last month.

On top of store sales and discounts, your discount Kohl’s gift cards saved you an additional $22.

Earlier this month you bought a discount Fandango gift card so you could take your Valentine out to see “The Vow.”

You saved 10% on a $25 Fandango gift card.

That’s another $2.50.

Instead of guessing how much you’ve saved, you can know for sure by signing in at Plastic Jungle.

Just “Sign In”, click “My Account”, then “My Orders”.  Take a look at the brands of gift cards you purchased and how much you paid for those gift cards.  Look up the gift card brands on Plastic Jungle to find the percent of discount you received.  Do a little math and you’ll know the exact amount you’ve saved using Plastic Jungle discount gift cards.

You just might surprise yourself.

Since January 1, 2012, I have already saved $64.08 between our Serta mattress purchase using discount Sears gift cards (bought for 8% less than face value) and an energy-saving storm door purchase from Lowe’s Home Improvement with Lowe’s discount gift cards (bought for 7% less than face value)!

Savings from Plastic Jungle discount gift cards sure do add up!

Does your brain naturally think to check Plastic Jungle before making a purchase? Turning your brain on Plastic Jungle autopilot will soon require little thought and will save you literally hundreds of dollars this year.

Don’t be like my friend Emily.

Usually on a Friday night, Emily calls me and says, “Hey I have a baby shower (or wedding) tomorrow.  What’s the best way to get discounts on the gifts?”  My reply?  “Call me last week.”

If you get an invite to a wedding or other special event in the mail, and you decide you are definitely buying a gift for the occasion…

1.  Check on the invite or event website to see where your friend is registered.

2.  Go to Plastic Jungle and order a gift card for the value you (or a group) intend to spend at one of the registered stores.

Why should you plan at least a week in advance?  To pay up to 35% less, Plastic Jungle electronic gift cards (eCODES) take 1-2 business days to arrive and physical gift cards take a week to ship.

Ask before you buy.

Without fail, once a week I get a message from a friend asking, “How do I save at such and such store?”  I’m happy to provide suggestions, but often my answer starts with “Plastic Jungle?”

Earlier this week, my friend Phil stopped to think before he made a Fandango purchase…

Teach yourself to ask, “Plastic Jungle?” before making any purchase, be it online or in-store.  Maybe you should put a post-it next to your computer screen that says, “Did you check Plastic Jungle?”  Another great way to remind yourself to check Plastic Jungle before making a purchase is to set up Alerts for stores you frequently or likely shop.

The early bird catches the worm.

Did you ever stop to think about what this saying means?  The early bird gets the worm because he knew he wanted to eat and planned ahead on how to get food.  In the same way, if you plan ahead on what you intend to buy you can order discount gift cards and catch dollars of savings.  For, “if you fail to plan, you plan to fail,” at least in terms of increasing your savings!