I stack discounted gift cards from big box stores on sales items for an even bigger discount on items.  I watch for sales and then purchase gift cards from AARP or other gift card retailers that provide discounts on their cards.

I buy discounted gift cards from AARP and other retailers like Target, Costco, and grocery stores like Fry’s in the amounts that work for gift giving and my own shopping.  Watch for sales at Xmas, Black Friday,Prime Day and Prime day competitor sales...