I know Halloween isn't even here, yet, so it seems early to think about holiday shopping, but... It is never to soon to think about ways to save on holiday shopping!
Before you know it, it will be Thanksgiving, then Black Friday, and then, sure enough, it's Christmas Eve, and you're rushing to get it all done! And, if you're waiting 'til the last minute, you're probably not saving!
So here's my plan to save on holiday shopping, now. First, I'm heading over to PlasticJungle.com to buy discounted gift cards. Plastic Jungle has no fees, and shipping is always free, and with their great selection of stores and restaurants, you're sure to find a discounted gift card that you want.
Here's how I'll use them for my holiday savings this year:
I'm sure you've got those picky people on your shopping list that cause you too much of a headache to do any real shopping for. So, for these picky people, you can make them happy with a gift card they want, but at a discounted price that you like. At Plastic Jungle, you can buy a discounted gift card, and save up to 35%!
Buying discounted gift cards for gifts, that's a no-brainer, but have you ever thought of buying a discounted gift card for you to do your shopping with? That's exactly what I'm going to do!
I love shopping at Kohl's because they always have great deals, and they always have coupons for 15-20% off their already low prices. So, I'm going to buy a discounted Kohl's gift card and save up to 16 % off. Before I even start shopping, I'll already be saving. Combine that with all those great coupons and deals, and WOW! That's some smart shopping!
I don't know about you, but at the holidays, I tend to go over board with shopping. I forget all about my budget, and just keep on shopping until I don't have anytime left. Then I spend January trying to catch up on my debt. But, this year will be different. This year, I'm only going to shop with gift cards. By buying my gift cards in advance, I'll know just how much I can spend, and I'll stick to that budget. I can buy a discounted Home Depot card, (and save 7%) for all those DIY gifts, and some of my holiday decor needs. Since Bath and Body Works always has good deals, and all those fun soaps make great gifts for the girls, I'll pick up a discounted Bath & Body Works card and save 12% before I've even used any coupons!
This year, PlasticJungle.com will be key to my big holiday savings, and to staying on budget. And, after the holidays, if I get any gift cards I don't want, instead of forcing myself to find something with it, I'll sell the gift card and get up to 92% of the value!
disclosure: I received a gift card for my review of Plastic Jungle. All words and opinions expressed are my own.
That sounds like a great idea.
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