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

Saving - Last Minute Gift Ideas From Amazon! $50 Off Kindle HD! Batman Dark Knight Rises! And More!

Check out some of these great gift ideas and better yet, great prices!  Amazon offers some nice deals along with possible Free Shipping with Super Saver Shipping (purchase $25 or more of qualifying products)!  Take a look around.  Here are just a few ideas I thought I would highlight for you:

The Dark Knight Rises (Blu-ray/DVD Combo+UltraViolet Digital Copy) $17.96 (great price!)

Just Dance 4 $29.99 (selling for $39.99 elsewhere)

Oster Rechargeable and Cordless Wine Opener with Chiller $23.99

Kindle Fire HD 8.9" 16 GB $249.99 (Use code: FIREHD89 at checkout to take $50 off, originally $299 - great deal to save on this product!)

The Third Wheel (Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Book 7) $7.24

Hand Held Scalp Head Massager - Set of Three $.99 (If you don't have one of these yet, you deserve one!  Makes a great stocking stuffer for your spouse!  A friend or teacher gift!  Doesn't look like much, but they are AMAZING - and this is a great deal for 3!)

Saving - *HOT* Buy 3 Lip Balm Get 1 Free + Free Bath Salt From Simply.Natural.!

Are you looking for great products made naturally and made in South Dakota?  Check out Simply.Natural.  Find some great gifts and stocking stuffers!

Simply.Natural. is offering up a fantastic deal to Living, Laughing, Saving readers!  Head over and get 1 Free lip balm and 1 Free bath salt with your purchase of 3 lip balms.

How To Get This Deal
To get in on this deal simply add 3 lip balms to your order.  At checkout use the code: Living, Laughing, Saving and then comment with which lip balm and bath salt you want for free!

Also be sure to check out the Lip Balm Keychains!  This is a great way to ensure your lip balm doesn't hide under everything else in your purse!  Or attach to your child's backpack for easy use while they are away.

And just a note, if you want to pick up your order locally just choose this option at checkout and save on shipping!

Saving - 10 Premium Car Washes Just $28! WOW!

There is a fantastic deal on Groupon today.  Grab 10 Premium Car Washes at The Gas Stop for just $28, that's just $2.80 a wash!  This is a fantastic deal.  I often use the car wash at the 57th/Western location and it does a nice job.  The Premium washes regularly sell for $8 each....so a whopping 65% savings!

Check out all you get with the Premium Wash!

The car washes are valid at all Gas Stop locations, except the one at 22nd/Minn in Sioux Falls.

Just head on over to Groupon and purchase the deal.  Then turn in your voucher before 1/15/13 to receive 10 individual car wash certificates in return that can be used anytime before 1/15/14!

Talk about fantastic stocking stuffers!  Use them all for one person or divide them out!  Bus driver gifts, teacher gifts, hubby gifts!

Saving - Michael's Daily Deals: $5 Activity Kits!

If you have a little crafter on your list, you may want to consider heading to Michael's Crafts to check out today's Daily Deal!

You can grab Creatology Acitivity Kits for just $5 (Reg $12.99), while supplies last.

Saving - The Children's Place up to 30% Sitewide, Free Shipping & Cashback!

The Children's Place is offering up to 30% off sitewide along with Free Shipping on any order!

To grab 30% off, you must spend at least $60, however grab 20% off on any order, including clearance!  See codes above!

Also, keep in mind Free Shipping is on ANY order!

First - head on over to Ebates and sign in (or simply enter your email address to get signed up and on your way) and earn 2.5% cashback on your purchase!  Every bit counts!

I found these cute shirts and more marked down to $4.99.  Grab them for as low as $3.50 (with 30% discount). 

Saving - HOT $5 off $25 Amazon Purchase Offer! HURRY!

Head over to Amazon's Facebook page and take advantage of their $5 off a $25 purchase offer.  Hurry before they are gone.

Here's how to use your $5:

1) Shop for items with “Ships from and Sold by Amazon
2) Add $25 of eligible items to your cart.
3) On the “Review Your Order” page you will see the $5 savings applied

Saving - Rare Crayola Coupons!

There are a couple nice, quite rare, Crayola coupons over here. 
Get $1 off a $5 purchase of Crayola products
or
Get $2 off a $19.97 or higher Crayola purchase

If you need a different zip code, try 90210.

Keep in mind you can combine this coupon with additional savings over here.

Saving - Best Buy 2-Day Sale = Great Deals & Free Shipping!

Shop Online at BestBuy.com. to grab some great 2-Day deals that ends today.  Here are a few of my favorites:

LG 24" Class HDTV $15.99 (Reg $229.99)

Nikon Coolpix S6200 Digital Camera $159.99 (Reg $229.99)

Sandisk 16GB SD Card $14.99 (Reg $39.99)

Saving - Dollhouse Deals!

Have a little girl on your list?  There is nothing like waking up Christmas morning to your little girl finding her very first dollhouse.  I remember that morning for us, three years ago.  It just may be with me every Christmas until the end of time!

Here are some deals on dollhouses if you are considering one for your little girl:

KidKraft My Very Own Dollhouse $69.99 (Reg $129.99), use code: GIFT15 at checkout to save 15% = $59.50 shipped Free!

PLUS - head on over to Ebates to earn 6% cashback on your purchase!!  Not a member of Ebates yet, no problem just head over and enter your email address and you are on your way to earning cash back on your online purchases!

Fisher-Price Loving Family Dream Dollhouse with Caucasian Family $39.99 (Reg $89.99)!

New Kidkraft Wooden Glitter Dream Dollhouse Fits Barbie
We have a KidKraft brand dollhouse and have been very happy with it! $73.50 (Reg $189.99)