IHOP: National Pancake Day on March 4, 2014

February 24, 2014 by Tracy

Photograph Credit: IHOP

Mark your calendars! The International House of Pancakes (IHOP) is celebrating National Pancake Day.

On Tuesday, March 4, 2014, each guest at participating IHOP locations will receive a free short stack of buttermilk pancakes. Lest you think these are small, they are 3 large pancakes. Last year, I could not finish my short stack.

During this celebration, IHOP will be taking donations for Children’s Miracle Network and other local charities. If you are able, please consider donating when participating in their FREE event.

Trying to fit this event into our morning routine is just too difficult. To make this a family activity, we attend this event at the dinner hour when we can relax and enjoy our meal.

The event lasts all day on Tuesday, March 4, 2014. Our local IHOP is open from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., but check your IHOP for participation and event hours.

Realize that this event is well attended, so be prepared to wait for a seat throughout the day. Though you might wait, we find the wait worth the celebration for National Pancake Day. Happy celebrating!

Activities for Saturday, February 22, 2014

February 22, 2014 by Tracy

My house is a disaster and needs some attention this weekend.

Though I am planning to stay in and get caught up this weekend, a couple activities for Saturday, February 22, 2014, are available for those looking to get out and create:

Lakeshore Learning Store: FREE Jester Hat

Each Saturday, Lakeshore Learning Stores offer a FREE craft project from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at participating locations. A jester hat is the FREE project for Saturday, February 22, 2014. The craft changes each week for children ages 3 and up, and no reservations are necessary.

Michaels: $2 Craft Foam and Felt Butterfly

On February 22, 2014, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., participating Michaels Craft Stores will reserve 30 minutes for your child to create a craft foam and felt butterfly. Kids Club reservations are required and recommended for children ages 3 and up.

With the Olympics coming to a close this weekend, I will miss watching the competitions each night. However, if you saw my house, then you would understand that I probably need to curb my television viewing and pickup the mess.

Whether you stay in or go out this weekend, keep using time wisely. If you are looking for other family events, check Using Time Wisely’s event page. While you are there, please “like” the page to stay updated. Enjoy your weekend!

Question: What are your weekend plans?

Sonic Drive-in: $1 Hot Dogs – February 17, 2014

February 15, 2014 by Tracy

Photograph Credit: Sonic Drive-in

In celebration of President’s Day, participating Sonic Drive-in locations will discount their all-American dog and chili cheese coney for $1.

My husband has tried Sonic hot dogs and found them large and plump.

The hot dog extends beyond the bun, so you will not get a mouthful of bread.

To find a participating location, check this store locator, and you might want to verify participation before heading out.

With the $1 hot dog deal only valid on Monday, February 17, 2014, mark your calendars if you want to snag this deal. Happy scheduling!

Question: Do you like hot dogs?

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts: FREE Valentines with Purchase of any Dozen

February 11, 2014 by Tracy

Photograph Credit: Krispy Kreme Doughnuts

The sweetest doughnut maker, Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, is offering a sheet of 12 Valentine’s Day cards with each dozen doughnut purchase. Each card is a coupon for a FREE doughnut of your choice.

In using a coupon received at Christmas, I purchased a dozen of the chocolate iced creme-filled doughnuts and received a FREE dozen of original glazed.

In addition to saving $7.99, I was given 2 sheets of Valentine’s Day cards. 😀 With this promotion, my children have enough coupons to give each of their classmates a FREE doughnut for Valentine’s Day.

If you are needing some sweetness, then head to Krispy Kreme Doughnuts for FREE Valentines with purchase of any dozen, while supplies last. Happy gifting!

Question: Do you have a local Krispy Kreme Doughnuts?

Bruegger’s Bagels: 3 FREE Bagels – February 6, 2014

February 3, 2014 by Tracy

Photograph Credit: Bruegger’s Bagels

On Thursday, February 6, 2014, participating Bruegger’s Bagels is celebrating their birthday by offering 3 FREE bagels to customers who present the coupon.

To get the coupon, you only need to “like” their Facebook page and download and print the coupon.

Last year, Miss 3 and I stopped by for our 3 bagels. As the bagels came plain, we chose to take them home to add cream cheese.

Our local Bruegger’s Bagels offered the bagels for FREE, but the condiments came with a charge.

The coupon is only valid from store opening until 11:00 a.m. on February 6, 2014. Most Bruegger’s Bagels locations open at 5:30 a.m., but check your local store before heading out.

Events like these create opportunities to meet up with that friend that you keep saying you need to get together. Don’t let another opportunity pass you by. Call, text, or e-mail that friend and meet up over a FREE bagel. Keep on using time wisely!

Question: What condiment do you prefer on your bagel?

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