If you don’t have an account with Magazines.com, you might want to create one! My birthday was last week and I got a $5 Magazines.com gift card by email to wish me Happy Birthday. As you might remember, with Magazines.com individual gift card codes (NOT promotional codes) can actually be redeemed for cash rather than product. If you get an email like this, you will see a link in the fine print to redeem for cash. Submit your code there and you will have a $5 check arrive at your house in a matter of weeks. That’s a nice birthday gift!

Alli is a Chicago based wife and mother of two children. She has turned money-saving into a game and enjoys searching out the best deals to help you save money! Alli shares her insight, tips and up-to-the-minute deals for local and national retailers and brands. Her hope is that you will play the game and learn to save money at the same time!