Happy Cards are gift cards designed to give shopping freedom to the special people in your life. Find out how and where I used my Happy Gift Cards. I partnered with Happy Cards for this honest review and giveaway. 

Have you ever received a gift card from a coworker or distant relative that you'll likely never use? We all have. They say it's the thought that counts but when we receive a gift card for a store that we never shop at, it's a little disappointing. Okay, it's very disappointing. So what do we all do? We either regift it or throw it into a bottomless pit, also known as the junk drawer.

Today, I'm going to introduce you to Happy Cards. These gift cards are changing the gift giving game in the best possible way. If you view gift cards as unthoughtful gifts, then think again! I'm going to explain what Happy Cards are, how you can buy them, who to buy them for, and why I love them so much. I'll also be giving 2 lucky readers a $200 Happy Gift Card!

WHAT ARE HAPPY CARDS?

Happy Cards are gift cards made specially for your loved ones. They are single gift cards that can be used at multiple stores and brands. These cards give the recipient more freedom than a gift card ever has before. Each card can be loaded with $25 or more and can be used at the brands/stores listed on each gift card. Choose your gift card based on the recipient! Each card includes multiple retailers and/or restaurants on it, tailored towards the “Happy” card theme.

WHO SHOULD YOU BUY HAPPY CARDS FOR?

Each Happy Card can be used at the stores specifically chosen for your targeted person. These are the different Happy Cards, with the brands you can buy from. There's literally something for everyone! Just take a look at the gift card options below:

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For the Foodie

HAPPY BITES

The Happy Bites card is the gift that will have them buzzing with excitement! Kickstart the brain with a bold brew at Peet’s Coffee, or warm the soul with a savory soup at Panera Bread. Feast on an all American burger from Burger King, or enjoy flavors of the world at Noodles & Company. Sip away the summer with a refreshing smoothie at Jamba Juice! Whether they’re on the go, or dining in, the Happy Bites gift card delivers on flavor and fun!

Use the Happy Dining gift card at any of the following US location:

• Peet’s Coffee
• Panera Bread
• Burger King
• Jamba Juice
• Noodles & Company

HAPPY EATS

The Happy Eats card is the gift that will have them jumping for joy! What is the Happy Eats card? It’s the gift of food AND fun! Enjoy classic Southern meals while shopping for funky finds at Cracker Barrel. Try chicken and waffle sliders while shooting hoops at Dave & Buster’s. Share wings and a brew while cheering on the team at Buffalo Wild Wings. Or laugh with friends over a fresh salad and sandwich at Panera Bread. For anyone who loves the experience of dining out, the Happy Eats card is the perfect gift!

Use the Happy Dining gift card at any of the following US locations:

• Cracker Barrel
• Dave & Buster’s
• Panera Bread
• Buffalo Wild Wings

HAPPY DINING

The Happy Dining card is the gift that will have them happy as a clam! Dine on juicy surf & turf from Red Lobster or McCormick & Schmick’s. Enjoy the best in Italian from Bravo Cucina Italiana and Brio Tuscan Grille. Explore the flavors of Brazilian churrasco cooking at Texas de Brazil. And don’t forget dessert at The Cheesecake Factory! With flavors from all over the map, the Happy Dining gift card is sure to delight!

Use the Happy Dining gift card at any of the following US locations:

• The Cheesecake Factory
• Red Lobster
• Bravo Brio
• Texas de Brazil
• McCormick and Schmick’s

HAPPY LOCAL EATS

The Happy Local Eats West card is the gift that will have them saying, “Yeeee-HAW!” The taste of the wild west is fresh and fun with this gift card! Saddle up for some wings that are finger lickin’ good at Buffalo Wild Wings. Grab your posse and ride down to Claim Jumper for a delicious steak and slice of Six-Layer Motherload Chocolate Cake. Say HOWDY to Mexican favorites made with local ingredients straight from the farm at Baja Fresh. Treat your little buckaroos to crisp salad, hearty soup and a dessert bar at Souplantation or Sweet Tomatoes. And Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop will knock your boots off with the best sandwiches this side of the Alamo!

Use at any of the following US locations:

• Buffalo Wild Wings
• Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop
• Sweet Tomatoes
• Souplantation
• Claim Jumper
• Baja Fresh

For the Beauty

HAPPY LADY

For the Man

HAPPY GUY

The Happy Guy card is the gift that will have him on cloud nine! Let dad pick out a new power tool at The Home Depot. Get your brother that new computer he’s been talking about from Dell. Treat your uncle to a delicious meal at McCormick and Schmick’s, or your son to a juicy burger at Burger King. Is your husband trying to decide between a new suit or new wipers? Now he can get both with Lord & Taylor and Autozone on the same card! The Happy guy gift card and gives him the freedom to choose across his favorite brands in home, fashion, food and auto.

Use the Happy Guy gift card at any of the following US locations:

• The Home Depot
• AutoZone
• Dell
• Buffalo Wild Wings
• Lord & Taylor
• Burger King
• McCormick and Schmick’s

For the Kids

HAPPY KID

The Happy Kid card is the gift that will have them walking on sunshine! What is the Happy Kid card? It’s catching a movie with friends at Regal Cinema, or a burger with a Tiger at Rainforest Cafe. It’s grabbing a refreshing smoothie after school with the family at Jamba Juice. It’s choosing their own awesome toy at Buy Buy Baby, or picking back to school favorites at Gymboree. The Happy Kids card is a chance for children of all ages to choose their own adventure!

Use at any of the following US locations:

• Gymboree
• Jamba Juice
• Rainforest Café
• Regal Cinemas
• Buy Buy Baby

HAPPY TEEN

The Happy Teen card is the gift that will send them over the moon! Favorite teen and young adult brands come together for a gift that’s always hip – a gift card that lets THEM choose! Whether it’s catching a blockbuster at Regal Cinema or having a blast at Dave & Buster’s, the Happy Teen card is sure to help them make the best of memories with their friends. The Happy Teen gift card also lets them shop for the newest trends at Nike and American Eagle Outfitters, unwind with a book at Barnes & Noble or get party ready with the newest cosmetics at Sephora. And what teen doesn’t love a refreshing smoothie from Jamba Juice!

Use the Happy Teen gift card at any of the following US locations:

• Regal Cinemas
• American Eagle
• Nike
• Dave & Buster’s
• Sephora
• Jamba Juice
• Barnes & Noble

HAPPY STUDENT

The Happy Student card is the perfect gift to make sure they have everything they need! Let your student decorate their locker or dorm room at Bed Bath & Beyond or JCPenney. It’s shopping for the newest trends at American Eagle or Aerie. Chow down on burgers at Burger King. Give your student all the options to excel for the school year all with one card!

Use the Happy Student gift card at any of the following US locations:

• Dell
• Burger King
• Bed Bath & Beyond
• JCPenney
• American Eagle
• Aerie

MY HAPPY CARDS REVIEW: WHY IT'S MY GIFT OF CHOICE

Honestly, I've always loved getting good gift cards as a gift but I've always felt as if they were a bit impersonal. I've never given gift cards as gifts for this very reason. Happy Cards has completely changed my opinion of gift giving. I've already told my family that everyone is getting a gift card this year. Happy Cards takes the stress and pressure out of finding the perfect gift for everyone. Not only am I giving these cards to friends and family, I'm requesting Happy Gift Cards as gifts because this mama loves to shop!

HOW AND WHERE TO BUY HAPPY CARDS

At this point, you're dying to buy Happy Cards; I just know it! So, if you want to buy a Happy Card online right now from their website or you can pickup Happy Cards at your neighborhood grocers: Albertsons, Giant Eagle, Kroger, and Safeway.

Enter to win 1 of 2 $200 Happy Gift Cards in this Giveaway!

Women and Their Pretties has teamed up with Happy Cards to give 2 lucky winners a $200 gift card! One winner will receive a $200 Happy Dining Card and another will win a $200 Happy Kid Card.

ENTER TO WIN by telling me which Happy Cards are your favorite (in the comments below) and by using the giveaway tool below. Good luck!

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