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?

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?

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!

Bruster’s: PJ Day – Saturday, March 1, 2014

February 25, 2014 by Tracy

Photograph Credit: Bruster’s

This weekend we are in for a treat. Participating Bruster’s are appreciating customers with a PJ Day on Saturday, March 1, 2014.

Dress or stay in your pajamas and visit a participating Bruster’s location for a FREE small waffle cone.

Similar to the IHOP short stack pancakes, this small waffle cone is big. If I remember correctly, Paul and Mr. 8 were the only two in our family to finish their waffle cones last year.

Seeing this event via an e-mail in the morning, I waited until bedtime to share the good news with our family.

Oh, the giggles and excitement has started as they remember last year’s event where they chose their flavor and ate the delicious ice cream.

PJ Day runs all day on Saturday, March 1, 2014. Our local Bruster’s is open from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., but in using time wisely, check your local store for participation and times before making a special trip.

Feeling appreciated, our family is ready for PJ Day at Bruster’s. If you attend, then enjoy your sweet treat!

Question: Will you dress in your PJ’s for FREE ice cream?

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts: Good Grade Rewards

February 27, 2014 by Tracy

Though we are well into the third quarter of the school year, we finally stopped by our Krispy Kreme Doughnuts location for Mr. 8 and Miss 6 to get their good grade rewards from second quarter.

Each quarter, Krispy Kreme Doughnuts will rewards students for each “A,” “B,” “E,” or “S” earned on their report card with a FREE original glazed doughnut up to a limit of 6 doughnuts per child.

As my children have more than 6 subjects, they each receive a half a dozen doughnuts.

Usually our Krispy Kreme Doughnuts gives each child his own box. But today, the employee chose one large box with a dozen original glazed doughnuts for both of them to share. 🙂

If you have a Krispy Kreme Doughnuts location near you and your child has earned an “A,” “B,” “E,” or “S,” then take the report card to redeem his good grades for up to 6 original glazed doughnuts. Happy earning!

Question: What additional good grade rewards are available to your children?

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