Saving - Local & National Gift Card Deals!

A while ago I prompted you to put a little money aside for the wonderful savings on gift cards this time of year.  Now is the time to stock up for the coming year at businesses you frequent and just an all over nice time to pick them up for gifts, whether for Christmas or the coming year's birthdays, showers, etc.

Here is a list of both local and national gift card deals.  As always, not all locations may be participating, so be sure to call ahead if in doubt.  Also note that some free gift cards must be used within a certain time period.

I know I am missing some too, so please leave me a comment or send me an email and I will get it updated.

Local:
Big Cheese - For every $25 in gift cards you purchase, receive $5 bonus gift card

Juice Stop - With $25 in gift card purchase, you will receive a Free smoothie OR a Free mug.  The mug saves you $.75 off each smoothie you purchase in the future when you bring your mug in.  What a cute gift - grab the free mug and stuff the gift card inside.  Or treat yourself to a free smoothie!! :-)

Kaladi's - Purchase $100 in gift cards, receive $20 gift card Free

Kidtopia - Wednesdays at Kidtopia until Christmas you can purchase a $25 gift card for $20 - here

HyVee - Through 12/11/12, purchase $100 in select chain gift cards, receive a $10 voucher to be used at a future visit to HyVee

Southeastern Day Spa - 12/15/12 you can purchase $100 in gift card and in return receive a $20 gift card Free.

Stewarts School - Gift card deals range on service you are purchasing the gift card for.  See this flyer.  ALSO if you can get in this Friday 12/14 or Saturday 12/15 you can grab gift cards for the regular price services at half price.  For example: Pedicure gift cards will be just $13.78, Manicure $7.42 or highlight $16.96!  WOW! (Thinking of grabbing a manicure for a little stocking stuffer for my 6 year old daughter!  She would love it!)

Although these are National chains, it is possible not all locations are offering the same deal.

National:
Arby's - Purchase $10 gift card, receive a Free Peppermint Stick Swirl Shake.

Buffalo Wild Wings - Make a purchase of $25 gift card and receive a 'mystery' bonus card worth $5-$100!

Chili's - Purchase $100 in gift cards, receive 10% off your purchase of those gift cards.

Culvers - When you purchase $25 in gift cards, receive a coupon for a Free Deluxe Value Basket.

Famous Daves - Receive $5 reward card with $25 gift card purchase

HuHot - Purchase $100 in gift cards, receive $25 gift card free

iTunes - Purchase a $25 iTunes gift card for just $20 at Michael's Craft stores.

Lone Star - With a $25 gift card purchase, receive $5 gift card

McDonalds - With each $5 Arch Card purchase, receive a coupon good for 1 Free small McCafe drink. (Even these free drink cards make great gifts!)

Olive Garden - With a purchase of $25 gift card, receive a $5 bonus card

Outback Steakhouse - Purchase $100 in gift cards, receive $20 free

Qdoba - Purchase $25 in gift cards, receive a voucher for $5 to be used January or February 2013.

Red Lobster - Purchase $25 in gift card and receive a Free $5 bonus card.

Ruby Tuesdays - Purchase a $50 gift card and get a $15 gift card Free

Subway - Purchase $25 gift card, receive a Free 6 inch sub

Taco Bell - With a purchase of $20 in gift cards, receive a Free item - here

Texas Roadhouse - Purchase $30 gift cards online receive bonus $5 egift card.  I believe in-store you will receive a Free appetizer - here