The economic situation has changed many people into savers, which is definitely a good thing. One way of doing this is to be mindful of your loose change instead of just tossing them where ever. But what do you do when you accumulate a container full of coins? It's simply not efficient to carry it into a store to pay for stuff. The solution to the problem is Coinstar. It's a service that turns your loose change into a cash vouchers, cash cards, gift cards eCertificates and much more. And to encourage your usage, they will reward you with $10 extra dollars (free $10 gift card by mail) if you change $40 or more of your coins into a gift card or an eCertificate. You will find that there are gift cards and certificates available for great online brands such as Amazon.com, iTunes and Lowes. These are not the only brands though and you will be hard pressed to find as much variety anywhere else. This really is a great opportunity to make some good use of your spare change. And because this is a No Fee promotion, the additional value that you will receive will not cost you a cent. Be sure to take advantage of this offer soon though as it is only valid until 6 December 2009.

So get out there and make sure that you save up your spare change and this could be a great idea for a Christmas present this year if you are unsure of what to get your friends and family. You could give them the gift of choice by giving them some great gift certificates and it will also mean that you are likely to have a more cost effective holiday season as well. Be sure to read their official rules for complete details.