JOE FRUGAL: 12 Days of Frugal, Day 10 - Major Gift Card Deals

By now, if you don't have your Christmas and holiday shopping done, you probably are considering gift cards as an option.  Did you know this year, many gift cards come with a little extra credit?  Several restaurants and stores will give you a second gift card worth $5 or $10 that you can keep for yourself, or give to someone else.

This by no means is a comprehensive list of all stores offering gift card incentives, and I encourage you to post other deals you find under the comments section on this page.  Together, we can all save a little money!

• Krystal - Buy a $20 gift card, get a $5 gift card FREE
• Logan's Roadhouse - Buy a $25 gift card, get a $5 gift card FREE (note: some locations have different deals)
• O'Charley's - Buy a $20 gift card, get a $5 gift card FREE
• Steak & Shake - Buy a $20 gift card, get a $5 gift card FREE
• Applebee's - Buy a $50 gift card, get a $10 gift card FREE
• P.F. Chang's - Buy a $50 gift card, get a $10 gift card FREE
• Outback - Buy $100 in gift cards, get a $20 gift card FREE (for use 1/1 - 2/10)
• Carrabba's - Buy $100 in gift cards, get a $20 gift card FREE (for use 1/1 - 2/10)
• Bonefish Grill - Buy $100 in gift cards, get a $20 gift card FREE (for use 1/1 - 2/10)
• I-Hop - Buy a $25 gift card, get a $5 coupon for use on next order through 1/31
• Buffalo Wild Wings - Buy a $25 gift card, get a $5 gift card FREE  
• Arby's - Buy $20 in gift cards, get a $5.01 extra value meal FREE
• Fazolis - Buy $20 gift card, get a $5 coupon for a future visit
• Macaroni Grill - Buy a $25 gift card, get a $5 gift card FREE
• T.G.I. Friday's - Buy a $25 gift card, get a $5 gift card FREE
• Texas Roadhouse - deals vary by location, but some offer $5 coupons with a certain amount purchased in gift cards

Many of these deals expire this week, so if they're not available when you go to check on them, my apologies.  Good luck!