Seems like it’s birthday season this summer. Kicking off this week with their 56¢ short stacks, IHOP celebrated their 56th birthday.
Our family chose to visit during the dinner hour, and Paul ended up getting stuck at work. So, we made it on the list at 6:45 p.m. before the 7:00 p.m. cutoff.
Though we had our names on the list, we had a 45-minute wait. Now, instead of thinking of it as wasting 45 minutes, we saw two groups of friends we knew. With my children having spent time with one set of friends recently, we chatted with them, and let the kids play together.
The other set of friends were ones we had not seen for a long time. Thankfully, our recent friends were seated first, and then we caught-up with our long-time friends. It was great having time with them as I probably would not have reached out to catch up with them.
Seizing these moments made the evening special. With only a 46-minute wait-time, we were seated and enjoyed our short stacks. On this rare occasion, the tip was more than the purchased amount. 😀
In addition to IHOP’s birthday, Krispy Kreme Doughnuts is also celebrating a birthday this week. To keep up-to-date on the FREE or inexpensive happenings, use this list to see what is available in your area. Enjoy adjusting your calendar for these upcoming events:
Friday, July 11, 2014
- Chick-fil-A: Cow Appreciation Day
- 7-Eleven: FREE small slurpees
- Krispy Kreme Doughnuts: 77¢ original glazed doughnuts with offer
Thursday, July 24, 2014
- McAlister’s Deli: FREE Tea Day
Friday is definitely going to be a busy day with lots of fun memories. Take pictures and share either on one of these posts or Facebook. I’d love to see how your family dresses up for the occasion.
Our summer calendar continues to overflow with opportunities. Though we hate to say “no,” we just can’t do everything with everyone all of the time. However, we enjoy joining friends and getting together as often as we can.
As more offers come available, I’ll be sure to keep you informed. Happy adjusting!
Question: Which events are you planning to attend?