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IHOP: National Pancake Day on February 28, 2012

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Photograph Credit: IHOP

Mark your calendars! The International House of Pancakes (IHOP) has announced their celebration of National Pancake Day.

On Tuesday, February 28, 2012, each guest at participating IHOP locations will receive a free short stack of buttermilk pancakes.

During this celebration, IHOP will be taking donations for Children’s Miracle Network and other local charities. Please consider donating when participating in their free event.

Is your morning routine hectic enough without adding in a breakfast on the other side of town? Totally understand!

Our morning schedule is already busy, so we will plan to attend IHOP during the dinner hour. One of these years all my kids will be in school, then maybe a date lunch might work. 😉 In the meantime, we will enjoy our breakfast for dinner. Happy celebrating!

Target: Dr. Seuss Storytime – February 25, 2012

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On Saturday, February 25, 2012 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., participating Target locations will host a Dr. Seuss Storytime. This celebration includes a live reading of The Lorax, free goody bags, and fun activities. To find a participating location, visit Target’s website.

Photograph Credit: Target

Looking for other inexpensive activities? Check Using Time Wisely’s event page on Facebook. Updates occur regularly. 🙂

Enjoy using time wisely this weekend!

Burger King: Buy One Get One Free Chicken Sandwiches

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Photograph Credit: Burger King

From now until Monday, March 5, 2012, participating Burger King locations are offering a buy one get one free special for these sandwiches:

            • The Original Chicken Sandwich
            • Chicken Club Sandwich
            • Italian Chicken Sandwich

To find a participating location near you, visit Burger King’s web site. I highly recommend calling to verify participation before arriving.

You would not want to get everyone out of the car, into the restaurant, to find that this location is not participating. Been there, done that. It is not fun having to get them back into the car. To prevent this from happening to you, please call before heading out. You will thank me later. 🙂

For more family activities, check Using Time Wisely’s event page on Facebook. Enjoy the time with your family this weekend while using time wisely.

Redbox: Free Movie Night on February 14, 2012

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On Valentine’s Day treat those near and dear to you to a free movie night provided by Redbox.

Photograph Credit: Redbox

To use the promotional code, you need to:

1. Become a fan of Redbox on Facebook.

2. Visit a Redbox kiosk on Tuesday, February 14, 2012.

3. Enter the promotional code: HEART.

4. Select your free DVD rental.

This promotional code is limited to one use per Facebook account and is only valid on Tuesday, February 14, 2012.

If you are planning a romantic evening with your sweetheart, hanging out with friends, or spending the evening with your family, then let Redbox provide the one-day movie rental. Enjoy your special celebration while using time wisely!

Looking for more fun? Visit Using Time Wisely’s Facebook event page for more family activities. Happy planning!

Home Depot: Keepsake Box

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Photograph Credit: The Home Depot

On the first Saturday of every month, The Home Depot hosts a free Kids Workshop.

At the workshop, each child is given the monthly kit to build and keep, a free Kids Workshop apron, a commemorative pin for that project to pin on his apron, and a certificate of achievement.

The February project centers on Valentine’s Day with a wooden keepsake box for all those love notes. 🙂

What: Keepsake Box
When: Saturday, February 4, 2012
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (noon)
Where: Your local Home Depot store

These workshops offer enjoyable family time at an unbeatable price. If you are looking for other family weekend events to using time wisely, check my Facebook event page for other options. As you prepare for the weekend, set aside some time for those you love. Happy planning!

Question: What are your weekend plans? Please add your answer to the comments.