If you are like me, you will have those one or two people that are extremely hard to shop for. Or, you are again, like me, and procrastinate on buying Christmas presents. Either way, if you don’t know what to get someone, or you have simply run out of time to go shopping, I have the perfect solution that will save you money and make that special someone happy!

Each holiday season, different businesses will offer special deals when you purchase gift cards. I have compiled a list of some of the best gift card offers that I have found this year. Take a look at some of these great restaurant deals below:

Applebee’s: Receive a free $10 bonus gift card when you buy $50 in gift cards online or in restaurants.
Bonefish Grill: Now through December 31, get a free $20 bonus gift card when you purchase $100 in gift cards online from Bonefish Grill. They will be shipped for free, and will be valid from January 1, 2014 through February 10, 2014.
The Cheesecake Factory: When you purchase a $25 gift card, you will receive a free slice of cheesecake.
CiCi’s Pizza: When you purchase $25 in gift cards you will receive a free buffet at participating CiCi’s Pizza, valid in January 2014.
Chili’s: Purchase a $50 gift card and receive a $10 bonus gift card. The bonus card is valid January 1, 2014 until February 10, 2014.
Dairy Queen: Receive a free small smoothie when you purchase a $15 gift card.
TGIFridays: Purchase a $25 gift card and get a $5 bonus gift card.
Outback: Purchase a $100 gift card and receive a $20 gift card, valid through February 10, 2014.

If none of these sound appealing, head on over to GiftCardGranny.com, where you can buy gift cards at a discounted rate, and sell all those unused gift cards you have stashed away.

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