Save money with gift cards

Wow!  It's been forever since I've posted!  New goal: post at least once every week.  We'll see how well I do with that one ;)

My tip for today is to use gift card for purchases.  But you have to buy the gift cards at a grocery store.  Most grocery stores sell a large selection of gift cards for many popular retailers and restaurants.
*If you are planning to eat out or shop at a different retailer, buy their gift card at the grocery store.
* The grocery store will give you gas rewards points for the purchase of the gift card.
*Then take the gift card and make your purchases using the gift card.

For example: 

I am going to be building garden boxes within the next month or two(keep a look out for a how to post!).  I need to buy wood, nails etc. from the home improvement store.  

I am going to buy $100 in gift cards for the home improvement store AT MY GROCERY STORE.  

I will get $0.10 off a gallon for purchasing the gift cards.

I will then take the gift cards to the home improvement store and buy my materials with the gift cards.  

Also:  Need to get a gift card for a gift for someone?  Buy it at the grocery store and then you will get the gas rewards points!  

Good luck!  

PS: share your tips and hints with us!