2013-12-09



The thing about having older kids (24, 20 and 17) is that they really don’t want actual gifts, they want gift cards so they have “fun money”. So for the past couple of years I have been buying them gift cards from their favorite places so they can enjoy a “treat” on Mom and Dad. From Movie Theaters, Food and Gas, they always look forward to their gifts! I take the time to wrap each one and then stick it in their Christmas stocking with their favorite candy! Its a gift that they love and keeps me from having to stress about going to the mall. A side bonus – is that I get to keep all the “bonus” cards

Applebee’s – Buy $50 in Gift Cards and receive a $10 Bonus Card (exp 2/28/14).

BD’s Mongolian Grill – Buy a $25 bd’s gift card and receive a $5 Mongo Discount Card and a coupon book valued at $240 when you purchase in store!

Benihana – Get a $10 Promotional Card (valid 1/02/14 – 3/31/14) when you buy $50 in Benihana Gift Cards . (exp 12/31/13)

Bonefish Grill – Gift $100 worth of Gift Cards and you will get a FREE $20 Bonus Card (valid 1/1/14-2/10/14).

Boston Market – Receive a FREE $5 Bonus Gift Card for every $25 Gift Card purchased.

Buca di Beppo – Receive a $15 Reward Card (valid 1/1/14-2/28/14) when you purchase $50 in Gift Cards. If purchasing online you’ll receive your Reward Card via email within 5 business days.

Buffalo Wild Wings – Purchase $25 in Gift Cards and get a Blazin’ Bonus card that’s worth up to $100. This offer is valid in the restaurant only and while supplies last until December 31, 2013. The Bonus Card is valid January 1-February 28, 2014.

Butterbees – (Cincinnati, OH) Buy $50 in Gift Cards, receive a $10 Bonus Card. Purchase $100 in Gift Cards receive a $25 Bonus Card.

California Pizza Kitchen – All registered members of Califonria Pizza Kitchen’s Pizza Dough loyal program will receive a $20 bonus card (redeem after 1/14/14) for every $100 or more in California Pizza Kitchen Gift Cards.

Carabba’s Italian Grill – Through 12/31/13 receive a $20 Bonus Card (valid 1/1/14-2/10/14) for every $100 in gift cards purchased.

Caribou Coffee – For every $25 or more in eGift Cards and receive a $5 eGift Card bonus. (exp 12/31/13)

Carl’s/Hardee’s – Purchase $20 in gift cards and receive a coupon good for a FREE Original Size Dollar Thickburger. (exp 12/31/13)

Champps Americans – Receive a $10 Extra Point Bonus Card when you purchase $50 in Champps Gift Cards.

Cheesecake Factory – Receive a FREE slice of cheesecake (valid 1/1/14-3/30/14) with every $25 Cheesecake Factory gift cards purchased.

Children’s Place - Get a $10 Promo Card when you purchase a minimum of $40 in Children’s Place Gift Cards.

Chili’s – Get a $10 Bonus Card when you purchase $50 in Gift Cards.

Chipotle – Order Chipotle Catering for your Holiday Party of 20 or more from now until 12/31/13 and receive 2 FREE Burritos when you bring your receipt back by 1/31/14.

City BBQ – From now until 12/24/13 purchase $25 in Gift Cards and receive a $5 Bonus Gift Card (valid after 12/25/13).

Dairy Queen – (in participating stores only) Receive a FREE Small fruit smoothie when you purchase $15+ Dairy Queen gift card.

Denny’s – Receive a $5 Bonus Card when you purchase a minimum of $25 in gift cards.

Einstein Bros – For every $25 in gift card purchases receive a $5 bonus card (valid 1/1/14-2/28/14).

Famous Dave’s – You’ll be given a $5 Reward Card for every $25 in gift cards purchased at Famous Daves.

First Watch – All Gift Card orders of $100 or more will receive a $20 Bonus Bucks card (valid 1/1/14-2/28/14). (Expires 12/31/13)

Giant Eagle – Earn $.20 fuelperks! for every $50 you spend on retailers gift cards.

Gold Star Chili – Purchase $25 and receive a $5 Bonus Card.

Half Price Books – Receive a $5 Bonus Gift Card (valid 1/1/14-1/31/14) when you purchase $25 in Gift Cards. (Expires 12/24/13)

Hooters – For every $25 Hooters Gift Card purchase receive $5 Santa Bucks (redeem after 1/1/14). (Expires 12/25/13)

Joe’s Crab Shack – Receive a Winning Ticket for every $25 Joe’s Crack Shack Gift Cards purchased. Prizes range from $5 off to a FREE Steam Pot! (Expires 12/31/13)

Kroger – Receive 4 times fuel rewards (4 fuel points for every $1 spent) when you purchase a Gift Card at your local Kroger store from now until December 8, 2013. Sign into your Kroger account and load savings on your Gift Card Purchases. It’s like a win, win, win!

(Landry’s Inc.) Aquarium Restaurant’s, Babin’s Seafood House, Bubba Gump Shrimp Co., Cadillac Bar, Capi’s Italian Grill, Claim Jumper, Crab House, Fish Tales, Fisherman’s Wharf, Flying Dutchman, Harlow’s, Landry’s Corporate Card, Landry’s Seafood, Lighthouse Buffet, Mai Tai Bar, Rainforest Cafe, Red Sushi, Saltgrass Steakhouse, T-Rex, Yak & Yeti – Buy a $50 gift card and receive a $10 Reward card (valid 1/02/14-2/12/14). (expires 12/24/13)

Lawry’s The Prime Rib/Five Crowns/SideDoor, Tam O’Shanter and Lawry’s Cavery – Receive a $25 Bonus Gift Card (valid 1/02/14-3/31/14) with every $125 in Gift Cards you purchase by December 31, 2013. Lawry’s VIP Rewards members also earn one rewards point for every one dollar spent on gift cards.

Logan’s Steakhouse – Grab $25 in Logan’s Gift Cards and receive a $5 Bonus Card (valid 1/02/14-2/12/14).

Lonestar – Buy $25 in gift cards, receive a FREE appetizer. But, purchase $75 you’ll receive a FREE Entree. The coupon for FREE appetizer or entree expires 1/31/14. (Expires 1/1/13)

Longhorn – Save $5 off 2 adult entrees (valid 1/1/14-2/9/14) when you purchase $25 in Gift Cards.

Macaroni Grill – Pick up a $25 Gift Card and receive a FREE $5 Grazie Gift (valid 1/1/14-3/31/14).

Maggiano’s Little Italy – For every $100 purchase in Maggiano’s Little Italy’s gift cards receive a $20 off $50 Bonus Coupon and a 1 year subscription to Food & Wine Magazine, a $12 Value. If you’d like to skip the magazine you can opt for $12. For details heads to Maggiano’s website.

O’Charley’s – Buy $25 in Gift Cards and receive a $5 Reward Card (valid 1/1/14-2/13/14) good on a $10+ purchase.

Olive Garden – Grab $50 or more in Gift Cards and receive a $10 off two adult entrees (valid 1/1/14-2/9/14). This offer expires 12/25/13.

Outback Steakhouse – For every $100 in Gift Cards purchased receive a FREE $20 Bonus Card (valid 1/1/14-2/10/14). There is a limit of 10 cards. (Expires 12/31/13)

Panera Bread – (online only) Receive a $10 eGift Card when you purchase $100+ In Panera gift or eGift cards. (Expires 12/31/13)

Papa John’s – Purchase a minimum of $25 in Papa John’s Gift Cards and receive a reward code(expires 1/31/14) for 1 FREE Large 1 Topping Pizza. (Expires 12/31/13)

PinKixx Jewelry – $10 free gift card offer for any $50 or more and $20 free gift card offer for any $100 or more orders this holiday. The gift cards expire on December 31, 2014.

Pottery Barn – Purchase a eGift Card at PotteryBarn.com and Pottery Barn will donate $5 to St. Jude until 12/15/13.

Qdoba – Order a Q-Cash card wtih $30 or more loaded and receive a FREE entree. (Expires 12/31/13)

Quaker Steak & Lube (Milford & Colerain, OH and Florence KY locations) – For every $25 in Gift Cards purchased receive a FREE $10 Bonus Gift Card (valid 1/1/14 – 3/31/14). This offer expires 12/31/13. (Thanks Stockpiling Moms!)

Ramundo’s Pizza - (Cincinnati) Purchase four (4) $20 Gift Cards and receive one (1) $20 Gift Card FREE!

Red Lobster – Receive a $5 off coupon for every $25 Red Lobster Gift Card.

Red Robin – When you buy $25 in Gift Cards receive a $5 Bonus Buck (valid 1/1/14-2/28/14) or get a 20% discount on orders over $250+.

Rock Bottom Brewery – For every $25 in gift cards purchased receive a $5 Bonus Card. (Expires 12/29/13)

Ruby Tuesday – Grab a $5 Bonus Card (valid 1/02/14-2/28/14) when you purchase $25 in Gift Cards or get a $15 Bonus Coupon when you purchase $50 in gift cards. (Expires 12/31/13)

Skyline Chili – (in store only) Receive a $5 Gift Certificate (valid 1/1/14-2/28/14) with every $25 Gift Card you purchase until 12/24/13.

Smashburger – Receive $5 Smash Card (valid 1/1/14-1/31/14) for every $25 in gift card purchases (Exp 12/31/13).

Smokey Bones – Receive a $5 “thank you” to redeem after the New Year for every $25 Smokey Bones gift cards purchase until 12/2/13.

Steak ‘n Shake – Now through 12/31/13 purchase $20 in Gift Cards and receive a $5 Bonus Card.

Taco Bell – Purchase $20 in Gift Cards and receive 2 FREE Dorito Locos Tacos and a Large Drink! This offer is valid at participating locations and for a limited time.

Texas Roadhouse – For every $30 Gift Card purchase online you’ll receive a $5 eGift Card to enjoy at Texas Roadhouse. The Bonus eGift Card will be emailed within 48 hours with a max of $100 per order.

TGI Friday’s – For every $25 you spend on Gift Cards receive a $5 Bonus Bites card (valid 1/1/14-2/28/14).

Uno’s – Pick up a $5 Bonus Card (valid 1 /2/14-2/13/14) for every $25 in Gift Cards.

White Castle – Receive a $5 Bonus Card (valid 1/1/14-2/28/14) for every $25 in Gift Cards purchased.

If you see any other awesome gift card deals make sure to let me know so we can update this list!

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