With great discounts, online shopping, and busy schedules, it’s hard to know what to get your friends and family for the holidays…and then make time to go find it. Gift cards can still be an incredibly thoughtful gift without taking up too much space or time. Since you’re going to be getting the gift cards anyways (or if you want to save additional money when you make purchases for yourself…) check out these great seasonal offers that will not only bring a smile a friend to the person receiving the gift, but also the one giving:
UPDATED 12/11/2009 with EVEN MORE offers found:
| Store | Offer | Expires |
| Got Hair Salon | $10 giftcard w/ $50 giftcard purchase | |
| Victoria Secrets | Create a Victoria Secrets wishlist to be entered to win $250 giftcard | 12/21/2009 |
| Carino’s Italian | $5 reward w/ $25 giftcard purchase | Limited, In-store |
| Macy’s | Girls named Virginia get $10 giftcard; in-store | ONLY 12/11 |
| Shops at La Cantera | $50 rewarded for every $150 spent; valid whereever American Express is accepted | 9am-12; 12/12 |
| San Francisco Marriot | $50 shopping card per day | 2/8/2010 |
| Souper Salad | $5 giftcard with every $20 giftcard purchase | |
| New York & Company | 10% off coupon w/ giftcard purchase | 12/24/2009 |
| Overstock.com | Spend $125 on your Mastercard to receive $20 credit |
UPDATED 12/4/2009 with MORE offers found:
| Store | Offer | Expires |
| Denny’s | $5 card with $25 gift card purchase | 12/31/2009 |
| Foot Locker | $10 reward card w/ each $50 gift card purchase | 12/20/2009 |
| Fox and Hound | $5 reward card with $20 gift card purchase | 2/28/2010 |
| Half Price Books | $5 coupon for every $25 spent on gift cards | 12/24/2009 |
| Kids Foot Locker | $10 reward card w/ each $50 gift card purchase | 12/20/2009 |
| Scenic Loop Café & Bar | $5 gift card w/ $50 giftcard purchase, $10/$100 | 12/31/2009 |
| Subway | Free cookie with in-store $10 purchase | 12/25/2009 |
| The Palm | $50 card with every $250 giftcard purchase | 1/15/2009 |
Previously mentioned, STILL GOOD, gift card purchase rewards!
| Store | Offer | Expires |
| Abercrombie & Fitch | $25 gift card with every $100 purchase | |
| Barnes and Noble | Free $10 gift certificate for every $100 purchase | 7-Dec |
| Cadillac | Receive $50 AMEX Gift Card for Test Driving a Cadillac | |
| California Pizza Kitchen | $20 CPK Rewards Card with $100 in CPK Gift Cards purchase | The Holidays |
| Coinstar | Exchange $40 for a certificate and get extra $10 card for free | 6-Dec |
| CVS | Get $5 eGift Card for Every $25 eGift Card | |
| DSW | $10 Bonus Card with $50 Gift Card Purchase | 24-Dec |
| Godiva | Free $10 shopping card for every $50 purchase | 24-Dec |
| IHOP | $5 Coupon Off Next Visit with $25 Gift Card Purchase | 3-Jan |
| L.L. Bean | Free $10 Gift Certificate with $25 Purchase | 1-Jan |
| Morton’s Steakhouse | $100 Gift Card when you buy a $500 giftcard | 31-Dec |
| Outback Steakhouse | Free $20 Gift card & Free Music Download w/ Purchase of $100 | 31-Dec |
| P.F. Chang’s | $10 Guest Card with Every Purchase of $50 in GiftCards | 31-Dec |
| Romano’s Macaroni Grill | Free $5 gift card with $25 purchase | 31-Dec |
| Smash Burger | Free $5 gift card with $25 purchase | |
| The Limited | Free $10 Rewards Card for every $50 Gift Card Purchase | |
| Toys R Us | Free $10 Gift Card with Purchase of Any 3 Cans of Enfamil Powder Formula | 24-Dec |
