Krispy Kreme Doughnuts: National Doughnut Day – June 7, 2013

May 31, 2013 by Tracy

Photograph Credit: Krispy Kreme Doughnuts

The Big day is on the way. Mark your calendars for next Friday, June 7, 2013 because it is . . .

National Doughnut Day!

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, my favorite doughnut supplier, is celebrating by offering each guest a FREE doughnut of any variety on Friday, June 7.

From a creme filled, jelly filled, hot and ready glazed, or cake doughnut, you can try a new variety or choose a favorite.

As we plan for next Friday, a trip to Krispy Kreme Doughnuts will definitely land on our schedule.

Happy Doughnut Day!

Question: What is your favorite Krispy Kreme Doughnut variety?

Chick-fil-A: Daddy-Daughter Date Night

May 31, 2013 by Tracy

Photograph Credit: Chick-fil-A

This activity is precious. In honor of Father’s Day, participating Chick-fil-A locations are hosting a Daddy-Daughter Date Night. With each restaurant privately-owned, check your local Chick-fil-A for participation.

One of our local Chick-fil-A restaurants sent e-mail subscribers an invitation to their Daddy-Daughter Date Night.

Our location has planned a special evening for dads and daughters on June 10, 2013. The cost is $10 person which includes an appetizer, dinner, dessert, and entertainment.

With reservations required, our Chick-fil-A has opened online reservations. The Date Night lasts for 45 minutes with the following 4 seating times:

5:00 p.m.
5:45 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
7:15 p.m.

As a special treats for daddys and daughters, check the Daddy-Daughter Date Night registration page listing participating restaurants. If you don’t find your local restaurant listed, then check their website or make a call for event information, reservations, prices, dates, and times.

The Chick-fil-A that sent me the invitation is not listed on the registration page as participating. This is due to our Chick-fil-A’s choice to provide online registration through a page on their own website. I share this information because more locations are participating than are listed on the official page.

With Father’s Day quickly approaching, events like a Daddy-Daughter Date Night will meet capacity quickly. Happy planning!

Regal Cinemas: Movies for $1 – Summer Movie Express

May 24, 2013 by Tracy

Photograph Credit: Regal Cinemas

Beginning as early as June 4, participating Regal Cinemas host Summer Movie Express showing select movies for $1 per person. With multiple locations in our area, we can meet up with friends.

This option works great for our family as my 3-year-old may not sit through the movie. Having other adults staying inside the theater with my older ones gives me freedom to take my 3-year-old out when needed.

What – Summer Movie Express

Rated G and PG movies for $1 per person paid the morning of the movie at the box office.

Note: A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Will Rogers Institute, which supports research in asthma, tuberculosis, and pulmonary diseases.

Where – Chain of Theatres

The Summer Movie Express is available at participating Regal Cinemas, United Artists Theatres, and Edwards Theatres locations.

When – This Summer

Beginning in June and ending in August, select movies will play at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. The series runs for 9 weeks with each location choosing the starting and ending dates. Check the Summer Movie Express page of Regal Cinemas’ website for available theatres near you.

Per the Summer Movie Express page, the chosen movies for $1 this summer are listed in the following schedule by the week:

Week	Title	Rating	Start Time
1	The Three Stooges	PG	10am
1	Ice Age: Continental Drift	PG	10am
2	Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days	PG	10am
2	Parental Guidance	PG	10am
3	Mr. Poppers’ Penguins	PG	10am
3	Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked	G	10am
4	Monte Carlo	PG	10am
4	Rio	G	10am
5	Coraline	PG	10am
5	ParaNorman	PG	10am
6	Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax	PG	10am
6	Big Miracle	PG	10am
7	Yogi Bear	PG	10am
7	Journey 2: The Mysterious Island	PG	10am
8	Racing Stripes	PG	10am
8	Happy Feet Too	PG	10am
9	African Cats	G	10am
9	Chimpanzee	G	10am

When we visited our Regal Cinemas, they showed both options in different theaters. We just chose which movie we wanted to see. If we wanted to see both movies for $1 showing that week, then we needed to attend both the Tuesday and the Wednesday showings.

In planning your summer activities, movies for $1 is hard to beat. If you will attend, consider becoming a Facebook fan, Twitter follower, newsletter recipient, etc. of your local theater. Loyal customers receive periodic coupons and freebies.

On our last visit, a friend sent a text code and received free popcorn, so spending a little time to check for deals can net you a great experience without breaking the bank.

With all these great summer opportunities, our calendar is not lacking for options. Now we just need to decide which activities to attend while using time wisely. Happy summer planning!

Cinemark: Movies for $1 – Summer Movie Clubhouse

May 17, 2013 by Tracy

Photograph Credit: Cinemark

Keeping a variety of options for summer activities, I like to know indoor opportunities for rainy or hot days. Though not available in our area, Cinemark Theatres runs a Summer Movie Clubhouse selling tickets to each show for $1 per person.

What – Summer Movie Clubhouse

Rated G and PG movies played during select times at a cost of $1 per person paid the morning of the movie at the box office.

If you plan to attend at least 5 movies, then you can save money by purchasing the ten-week punch card for $5 each – making each of the 10 movies only 50¢.

Each punch card can only be used at the location where purchased and only used one time per week. If my 3 children and I planned to attend 5 or more movies, then I would purchase 4 punch cards as each of us would need a card.

The promotion does not allow for multiple punches on one card for the same movie. To check the details on how the punch card works, visit Cinemark’s website.

Where – Chain of Theatres

The Summer Movie Clubhouse is available at participating Cinemark Theatres, Century Theatres, CineArts, and Tinseltown locations.

When – This Summer

Beginning around May 27 and ending around August 1, theatres will run one movie per week. The series runs for 10 weeks with each location choosing the movie, the viewing days, and the times. Check the Summer Movie Clubhouse website for available theatres near you.

Samples of the movies that may play this summer include:

Hotel Transylvania (PG)
Loony Tunes: Back in Action (PG)
Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs (PG)
Horton Hears a Who (G)
The Smurfs (PG)
Ice Age: Continental Drift (PG)
Dolphin Tale (PG)
Happy Feet (PG)
Oceans (G)
Rio (G)

Each movie location will post their own schedule. Most of the movies play around 10:00 a.m. on Tuesdays through Thursdays, but check the listings before heading out.

In planning your summer activities, $1 movies is an inexpensive indoor activity to share with friends on hot or rainy days.

Some theatres post coupons for free or inexpensive refreshments on their website for the Summer Movie Clubhouse participants. Love these coupons because I can spoil my kids with popcorn and a drink without spending a fortune. Happy summer planning!

Question: Does your family attend the $1 summer movies?

TCBY: FREE Fro-Yo on Mother’s Day – May 12, 2013

May 10, 2013 by Tracy

Photograph Credit: TCBY

On Mother’s Day, TCBY is honoring mothers with FREE frozen yogurt. You can treat any mom in your life to a tasty treat at a participating TCBY on Sunday, May 12, 2013.

Per TCBY’s website: “Each mom will receive up to a 6 oz. cup of frozen yogurt, either for self-serve or a small cup or cone in traditional locations. The offer includes all flavors of yogurts and sorbets, any toppings combinations and all ‘Super Fro-Yo’.”

With over 400 locations nationwide, TCBY is honoring moms across the country. As you honor the moms in your life, consider TCBY’s offer for FREE fro-yo on Mother’s Day. Enjoy!

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