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IHOP: Short Stacks for 56¢ – July 8, 2014

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IHOP: Short Stack for 56¢ - July 8, 2014

Photograph Credit: IHOP

On Tuesday, July 8, 2014, participating IHOP locations will celebrate IHOP’s 56th birthday by offering guests a special deal.

A short stack of their world famous buttermilk pancakes will sell for 56¢ from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

This offer is only available at participating locations, so call ahead to verify participation.

With strawberry, blueberry, butter pecan, and maple syrups on each table, we enjoy trying each type.

For our family of 5 with little ones, we pile all our pancakes on a napkin (I know a plate would be better, but the staff is usually really busy for these events). We then eat one at a time with the syrup of our choice.

By the end of our meal, we usually end up with full tummies and leftovers. If we have a participating location nearby, then we will get a family outing with short stacks for 56¢ on Tuesday, July 8, 2014. Happy planning!

Happy Birthday, IHOP!

Enjoying National Pancake Day

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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?

IHOP: National Pancake Day on March 4, 2014

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IHOP: National Pancake Day on March 4, 2014

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!

IHOP: National Pancake Day – February 5, 2013

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IHOP - National Pancake Day

Photograph Credit: IHOP

On Tuesday, February 5, 2013, the International House of Pancakes (IHOP) celebrates National Pancake Day by raising money for the Children’s Miracle Network. To encourage donations, every guest receives a free short stack of buttermilk pancakes.

Our family loves this event as we eat breakfast for dinner, dine out, and give to others while staying within our budget. Yes, I said dinner since mornings are hectic enough without adding a restaurant visit to our routine.

With the IHOP event running from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., you can choose a time right for you. Wait times will vary, but in our area, the event is well attended.

In using time wisely, enjoy a fun, family dinner while supporting the Children’s Miracle Network. I’m looking forward to adding this event to my menu planner since Tuesday’s dinner is planned. 🙂 Thank you, IHOP, and happy National Pancake Day!

Question: What is your favorite topping for your pancakes?