Holiday Gift Card Deals - 2023

Hey y'all!

Long time no talk, I've been crazy busy with work and travel, but am here to finally get back into posting and sharing all my budgeting tips with you: including some of my favorites for saving money on everyday expenses so that you can put more into your travel budget!

This holiday season inflation is hitting everyone hard, so I'm here to share one of my favorite "hacks" to make sure you get a great deal on gifts people will actually use: gift cards!

This time of year, a lot of companies offer gift card deals that give you more bang for your buck. I love purchasing gift cards at my favorite places to keep for myself to use throughout the year (girl math: it's basically free if I paid for it in advance!) and give as gifts to those I love. I've searched far and wide to get you the most extensive list of gift card deals I could find, so be sure to check below and see if some of your favorite restaurants and places made the list!

Applebee's: Buy $50 gift card, get a $10 bonus card valid through 2/25/24

Auntie Anne's: Buy a $5 gift card, get a free original or cinnamon sugar pretzel valid 11/3/23-2/1/24

Benihana: Buy a $50 gift card, get a $10 bonus card valid 1/2/24-3/31/24

BJ's Brewhouse: Buy a $100 gift card, get a $20 bonus card AND a 20% off coupon valid 1/2/24-1/29/24

Bonefish Grill: Buy a $50 gift card, get a $10 bonus card valid 1/1/24-2/11/24

Buca Di Beppo: Buy a $50 gift card, get a $10 reward card valid 1/1/24-2/29/24

Buffalo Wild Wings: Buy a $25 gift card, get a $5 reward valid 1/1/24-2/29/24

California Pizza Kitchen: Buy a $100 gift card, get a $20 promo card valid 1/2/24-2/7/24

Chili's: Buy a $50 gift card, get a $10 bonus card valid 1/1/24-2/13/24

Cinnabon: Buy a $25 gift card, get a $5 reward valid 1/1/24-3/31/24

Dave and Buster's: Buy a $50 gift card, get a $10 reward valid through 1/31/24

Einstein's Bros. Bagels: Buy a $25 gift card, get a $5 bonus card valid 1/1/24-2/29/24

Flower Child: Buy a $50 gift card, get a $10 bonus card

Fogo de Chao: Buy a $125 gift card and get $25, buy a $300 gift card and get $75, or buy a $400 gift card and get $100 in credit valid 1/2/24-3/25/24

Golden Corral: Buy $50 a gift card, get a $10 gift card valid 1/8/24-2/13/24

IHOP: Buy a $25 gift card, get a $5 bonus card valid through 2/25/24

McAlister's Deli: Buy a $25 gift card, get a $5 reward valid 1/1/24-2/29/24

Miller's Ale House: Buy a $50 gift card, get a $10 bonus card valid 1/1/24-2/29/24

Panera Bread: Buy a $50 gift card, get a $10 bonus gift card valid 1/1/24-1/31/24

Postino Wine Cafe: Buy a $100 gift card, get a $30 bonus card valid through 8/31/24

Red Lobster: Buy a $50 gift card, get TWO $10 off $40 coupons valid 1/8/24-1/31/24 & 2/1/24-2/29/24

The Old Spaghetti Factory: Buy a $50 gift card, get a $10 bonus card valid 1/1/24-3/31/24

Costco and Sam's Club also have great deals on gift card packs, and you can usually find some good deals online or in-stores through them! Be sure to also check if your grocery store has digital coupons like Kroger. I've found some $10 off $50 digital coupons through them, and if you have a good grocery cashback card, it can be a great deal!

Don't see your favorite on the list? Check their website and see if I missed it! A lot of small chains do similar deals that I might have missed. Let me know if you find any other good offers! Happy hunting!