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Welcome CBS 2 Chicago viewers! We hope you enjoyed tonight's segment on "Hottest Gifts To Give This Season: Virtual Gift Cards" on the 10 PM news.  We are thrilled to be able to share with you great deals on online gift cards, as well as everything from groceries to travel and entertainment.  Thanks to Dorothy Tucker for her very informative report! 

Here are some resources to utilize when you purchase gift cards online:

- Plastic Jungle - Purchase gift cards at a discount.  Plus, if you have any gift cards you aren't using, you can sell them here.

- Gift Cards.com - Purchase gift cards at a discount.  Plus, if you have any gift cards you aren't using, you can sell them here.

- Gift Cards Mall - Get gift cards for over 110+ of today's top brands for any occasion.

Some of our favorite online gift cards/certificates:

- Restaurant.com - Purchase gift certificates to restaurants at a fraction of the cost.  The current code is DEAL, valid through tonight, which will save you 80% off, so you will get a $25 gift certificate for only $2!

- Amazon.com - Amazon.com has a great variety of products, so there gift cards are a good one for the hard-to-buy-for people on your list.

- Borders.com - Buy $50 in gift cards and get a FREE $10 bonus coupon!  Use Mr. Rebates to make your purchase and get 5% cash back.

Our goal is to give you the resources you need to be able to enjoy your life without breaking the bank.  We strive to give you the lifestyle tips, coupons, deals, coupon matchups, freebies, events, reviews, giveaways, and charitable opportunities to help you accomplish this goal!  You'll want to attend some of the upcoming classes, too, to sharpen your money-saving skills!  We've got some great ones to help you shop smarter for the holidays from everything to the meals to the decorations and gifts!

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As always, feel free to contact us with any questions, suggestions, or comments.  We love hearing from you!  If you have a product or service that you would like to include in our 2010 Holiday Survival Guide, please contact us for more information.  There are limited spaces available.

Enjoy!

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