Krispy Kreme: Talk Like a Pirate Day – September 19, 2012

September 14, 2012 by Tracy

Photograph Credit: Krispy Kreme

Blow me down, Matey! Krispy Kreme Doughnuts is celebrating Talk Like a Pirate Day. Aye, Aye, they have such a day.

My husband participated in Talk Like a Pirate Day last year without any encouragement or freebies. Can you imagine what our family gets to endure this year? 😉

Free Doughnut

Valid only on September 19, 2012, any landlubber who walks the plank to a participating Krispy Kreme Doughnuts location and chatters like a pirate receives a treasured-reward – a free original glazed doughnut.

Free Dozen Doughnuts

To the serious buccaneer who arrives in full pirate attire (from head to toe) goes a free dozen original glazed doughnuts.

Guess our family will pull out those eye patches and the stuffed animal parrots for an exciting voyage to me Krispy Kreme Doughnuts location on Wednesday, September 19 for our free doughnut. Not sure if we can scrape together a full costume, but ye never know. 🙂

As you check your compass, map yer course to a participating Krispy Kreme Doughnuts location on Wednesday, September 19, 2012. To find a participating location and get a few pirate phrases, visit Krispy Kreme Doughnut’s Talk Like a Pirate newsletter.

Whether you sing a Yo Ho tune, grumble your Arrgh!, or chat a chipper Ahoy!, celebrate with Krispy Kreme Doughnuts on Talk Like a Pirate Day, Wednesday, September 19. Are ye on board? Happy pirate scowling!

Question: What’s your favorite pirate saying?

Expired Papa Murphy’s Pizza: Customer Appreciation Days

September 14, 2012 by Tracy

Photograph Credit: Papa Murphy’s Pizza

From Thursday, September 13 through Sunday, September 16, participating Papa Murphy’s Pizza locations celebrate Customer Appreciation Days.

During this promotion, Papa Murphy’s pepperoni pizzas are $5. Yeah!

Papa Murphy’s Pizza is hands down our family’s favorite pizza supplier. I use the word supplier because Papa Murphy’s is a take and bake establishment.

Take and bake means, you order your pizza, and they create and wrap it. You make payment, take it home, and bake it.

Their pizzas are fantastic. Our favorite is the Chicago-style stuffed pizza which feeds our family of 5 and my husband’s parents. Yes, one pizza for 4 adults and 3 children.

The cost is worth every penny – $13 for a family-size (using a coupon, of course.) With frequent coupons and a limit of 3 per coupon, I order three pizzas, pay, and bring them home. I bake one to eat and freeze the other two for future meals or to minister to a family in need.

With customer appreciation day in full-swing, our family will enjoy this affordable dinner solution this weekend. Thank you, Papa Murphy’s!

Question: What is your favorite pizza supplier or topping?

Perkins: Free Pancakes – September 15, 2012

September 14, 2012 by Tracy

Photograph Credit: Perkins

To promote Give the Kids the World, participating Perkins locations will serve free pancakes to each guest. The free short stack of buttermilk pancakes is only valid Saturday, September 15, 2012.

If you participate, Perkins will request a donation to Give the Kids the World, a non-profit resort for children with life-threatening illnesses and their families.

Per the Perkins Facebook page, these are the participating locations. You may want to contact your Perkins location to confirm participation and promotional hours.

Photograph Credit: Perkins

Enjoy your weekend making special memories with those you love. Happy weekend!

Question: What is your favorite pancake topping?

Old Navy: Free Kid’s Safety Kit – September 13 – 16, 2012

September 7, 2012 by Tracy

Photograph Credit: Old Navy

Safety month officially begins in October, but safety is a 12-month awareness topic.

Children need constant reminding and practice. At least, my kids do.

Learning the techniques and tools to assist in the safety of children is using time wisely.

With students returning to school, Old Navy has partnered with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children to offer a free Kids’ Safety Event.

Thursday to Sunday,

September 13-16, 2012

In stores only

Photograph Credit: Old Navy

To find a participating location, please visit the Old Navy web site.

When you make a donation to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, Old Navy will provide you with 10% off your in-store purchases that day.

In addition to your donation, you can meet local heroes and receive a free kid’s safety kit complete with a child ID, tips, and resources to keep our little ones safe.

For more family-fun activities, check out Using Time Wisely’s Event Page. Though you don’t have to “like” the page to get the information, I would gladly appreciate your support. (You cannot hear me, but I am asking very nicely for you to “like” Using Time Wisely on Facebook. :-))

Have a great weekend using time wisely with your family and friends. Enjoy!

2012 CardStore.com: $.99 Grandparents’ Day Card

August 31, 2012 by Tracy

Photograph Credit: CardStore.com

Time got away from me last weekend. I created one Grandparent’s Day card, but I needed more time to capture the pictures from my files for the other card.

With a little more time this weekend, I found them. Thankfully, CardStore.com came to my rescue with another promotional code good for a $.99 Grandparent’s Day Card. Whew!

I hope you got the free card last week, but if not, then you can use promotional code CCK2099 to get one Grandparent’s Day card for $.99 with free shipping.

With Grandparent’s Day fast approaching on Sunday, September 9, I chose to have the card mailed directly to Paul’s parents. My total came to $.99 exactly.

You have until 11:59 p.m., Sunday, September 2 to order your card. In using time wisely, place your order this weekend because time is running out. 😉 Happy creating!

Question: Are you ready for Grandparents’ Day?

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