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Enjoying National Pancake Day

March 5, 2014 by Tracy

Enjoying National Pancake DayMy youngest was cracking me up this morning. As we were out grocery shopping, she is quoting the Hump Day Geiko Advertisement.

I’m finding this funny because it is not yet Wednesday, so when she asks, “What day is it?” I’m answering, “National Pancake Day.”

This evening, my children and I met up with Paul at our local IHOP for some FREE pancakes. Our waitress was really nice as she kept checking on us and bringing us butter. She also liked our little system as we piled the pancakes in one big stack and ate them one at a time.

Enjoying National Pancake DayYou see, IHOP has four different syrup flavors: blueberry, butter pecan, old fashioned maple, and strawberry. Not wanting to mix the different flavors, we only kept one pancake on our plate at a time.

This way, we could each cut up our pancake, pour on the syrup, eat it, and then have a clean plate for the next pancake and a different flavor.

This system also prevented us from wasting food. Our youngest daughter only ate one pancake while my son and older daughter ate two pancakes with one to spare.

By the end of the meal, we had 3 pancakes remaining or one short stack. We packaged them up and brought them home.

Hanging out at our local IHOP, we met two beauty pageant contestants. One of the “princesses” (as my daughters call them) gave each of my girls her autographed picture.

These princesses were visiting each table explaining IHOP’s affiliation with the Children’s Miracle Network and asking for patrons to make donations as they exited the restaurant.

Our family enjoyed celebrating National Pancake Day at IHOP. The pancakes were delicious, and money was raised for a charitable organization. What a great ending to a Tuesday as we enjoyed National Pancake Day!

Question: Did you venture out to your local IHOP for FREE pancakes?

Filed Under: Going Out, Free Outings, Family Activities Tagged With: IHOP

APlus Sunoco: FREE Oreo Cookies – March 5-7

March 6, 2014 by Tracy

APlus Sunoco: FREE Oreo Cookies – March 5-7

Photograph Credit: APlus Sunoco

Available through tomorrow, Friday, March 7, APlus Sunoco locations will grant a FREE 2 oz. single-serve pack of Oreo cookies to those who redeem this coupon.

This deal is limited to APlus Sunoco stations. Please check this store and gas station locator to find a participating APlus Sunoco near you. Just select APlus under “refine search by” to find the right location.

If you have an APlus Sunoco nearby and plan to visit, then print this coupon for your FREE Oreo cookies. The limit is one per customer, while supplies last.

Since there is not an APlus Sunoco location close to us, we will continuing baking cookies in our new oven. I love having my kitchen back to normal. It’s the little things like cookies and ovens that make me happy. 🙂 Enjoy your weekend!

Special thanks to Christina for sharing this deal via e-mail!

Question: If you know of other deals, please let me know via Facebook or e-mail (usingtimewisely (at) gmail (dot) com).

Filed Under: Going Out, Free Outings, Family Activities Tagged With: APlus Sunoco

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts: Daylight Savings – March 9, 2014

March 7, 2014 by Tracy

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts: Daylight Savings – March 9, 2014

Photograph Credit: Krispy Kreme Doughnuts

Getting ready to adjust our clocks this Saturday night for the Sunday morning time change, we are also scheduling a visit to a participating Krispy Kreme Doughnuts.

Understanding the tiredness of losing an hour of sleep, participating Krispy Kreme Doughnuts stores will spike sugar levels by granting each guest a FREE original glazed doughnut on Sunday, March 9, 2014.

With no purchase necessary or coupon required, you and your family can yawn over a sweet treat together.

This offer is valid all day long at participating locations in honor of Daylight Savings Time.

If you still have Valentine’s Day coupons to redeem, then note that those coupons expire on Saturday, March 15. Those coupons are good for a FREE doughnut of your choice. 🙂

Set those clocks forward, lose your hour of sleep, and gain a FREE original glazed doughnut from Krispy Kreme Doughnuts this Sunday, March 9, 2014. Yum!

Filed Under: Going Out, Free Outings, Family Activities Tagged With: Krispy Kreme Doughnuts

Chick-fil-A: March Calendar Card Deal – FREE Chick-fil-A Sandwich

March 13, 2014 by Tracy

Chick-fil-A: Calendar CardIf your family uses one or more Chick-fil-A calendar cards, then the fan favorite deal for the month of March is a FREE Chick-fil-A sandwich.

Our family took a mini-vacation this past weekend and on our way home, we used 3 of our 4 Chick-fil-A calendar cards.

Feeding our family of 5 for less than $20 is a great deal. To feed our family, we ordered the following:

Paul

  • Chick-fil-A sandwich (FREE with calendar card) – $0
  • Medium waffle fries – $1.65
  • Medium coke to share – $1.55

Tracy

  • Chick-fil-A sandwich (FREE with calendar card) – $0
  • Yogurt parfait – $1.79
  • Medium sweet tea to share – $1.55

Mr. 8

  • Chick-fil-A sandwich (FREE with calendar card) – $0
  • Yogurt parfait – $1.79

Miss 6

  • 6-piece chicken nugget kid’s meal with waffle fries and Sprite to share – $3.99

Miss 3

  • 4-piece chicken nugget entrée – $1.52
  • Yogurt parfait – $1.79

Subtotal: $15.63

Tax: $1.09

Total: $16.72

By using our Chick-fil-A calendar cards, we saved $8.97 and kept our total below $20. We chose to share drinks as our children do not drink much, and refills are FREE. Finding a visit to Chick-fil-A a fun and reasonable family activity, we built in a visit while on our mini-vacation.

If you have a Chick-fil-A calendar card, remember to snag your FREE Chick-fil-A sandwich before March 31, 2014. Happy savings!

Question: Do you have any stops that you add into your vacations?

Filed Under: Going Out, Inexpensive Outings, Family Activities Tagged With: Chick-Fil-A

Wendy’s: $1 Key Tag for a FREE Jr. Frosty with Each Purchase through August

March 14, 2014 by Tracy

Wendy’s: $1 Key Tag for a FREE Jr. Frosty with Each Purchase through August

Photograph Credit: Wendy’s

While we were on our mini-vacation for spring break, we stopped into Wendy’s for a quick bite to eat on Sunday afternoon.

On the counter was an advertisement for the $1 key tag.

Since we were planning to purchase a Frosty for each child, we purchased 3 key tags and received 3 Jr. Frosty desserts.

You see, for a limited time, Wendy’s is selling a $1 key tag.

When presented with a purchase, the cardholder receives a FREE Jr. Frosty from the date of purchase through August 2014.

Tracy’s Tip: The expiration date is on the back of the key tag. Some markets cut off this deal in June while others extend it into December. Check your card to verify the expiration date.

Though this offer is available now when some of you still see snow on the ground, the hot summer is coming and getting a FREE Jr. Frosty with any purchase is really refreshing.

The key tags slip right onto my key ring along with all my other loyalty cards. So, when we need a little break for some fries and a frosty, we will have our key tags ready to present at the time of our order.

Each key tag purchase supports the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption as all proceeds benefit children in foster care waiting to join a loving home through adoption.

Since we should have purchased 2 more key tags earlier this week, Miss 3 and I will have to make a stop next week at our local Wendy’s. If you support the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption and would usually purchase a Frosty, then purchase a $1 key tag before this offer melts. Happy giving and receiving!

Question: Do you prefer the vanilla frosty or the chocolate frosty? 

Filed Under: Going Out, Inexpensive Outings, Family Activities Tagged With: Wendy's

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