I love to go out to eat! LOVE it, but it gets really pricey, really quick with 5 kids. So, I am always on the lookout for kids eat free or cheap deals. We have a few go-to places we like to take the kids out on the kids nights. My husband and kids LOVED to go to Sizzler, but it has closed down! So, I still have a few good spots (I think the BEST right now that I know of is Spaghetti Works on their kids nights). BUT-I would LOVE to know if you have a go to place with great FREE or discounted kids meals/kids nights?! I am putting together a post of the ones we know of, but I know you all must have some ideas for me...Anyone?!

I bet a lot of you already knew about this, but I am new to the world of donuts (I never used to like or eat any sweets really growing up). Anyway, we took our kids to Krispy Kreme here in Omaha on 120th and Center for a treat a few weeks ago, and the girl working there said that on Saturday mornings when the Hot Now light is on it means you can come in and get a free glazed donut (one per person of course)! WHAT?! Have any of you ever tried that? We haven't yet, but I plan to soon (this weekend?!). We are so using that as a (FREE) bribe/treat with our kids!!

Can I also note that their current Dark Chocolate Kreme filling donut is AH-MAZING!!

Here is a fun lunch deal going on here in Omaha at the La Mesa restaurant on 156th and Q:
So, I know it is hard to read this, but for a limited time, Monday-Friday from 11 am until (well...I cannot remember how late-I will look next time I drive by the billboard), lunch entrees are BOGO (Buy One Get One Free)!
I love this place and how nice is it when you can get one meal free...I think my husband and I will have to take advantage of this next week (he has 2 whole days off!!)!

FYI-in Honor of Martin Luther King Jr Day today, Swagbucks has a special code out. Please see the Swagbucks blog to find the code worth 5 SB (Swag Bucks)!!

If you are not a member of Swagbucks yet or you don't know what it is, please keep reading! Swagbucks is a search engine (and more-they have games, quizzes, swag codes, all kinds or ways to earn points-like today's extravaganza!). On Swagbucks, you earn points, or "Swag bucks" which you can put toward prizes or gift cards.

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MyPublisher is one of my favorite photo book sites. I just wanted to let you all know about a GREAT deal they have going on that ends tonight (so you will have to get working on the book now to get it done before tonight). They have a BOGO sale-buy one get one free, buy 2 get 2 free, etc. I am going to try to get a book done before tonight! To get the deal, you need to use coupon code BOGOJAN at checkout and remember to hurry, offer ends January 16th (tonight). Also, deal is good on hardcover photo books only!

I have a great giveaway going on right now that ends in a few days (1/20). The winner will get a bottle of my favorite kind of Purex Crystals AND a really great Jockey bra! (Did you know Purex Crystals do not have oils in them so you can use them with sports clothing with wicking-like the Jockey bra?!)To read more about these awesome products or to simply enter the giveaway, go here.

I always love the free mivies in the Summer at different movie theaters, but I have wondered over and over why there aren't more programs like this during the winter time. It is a place I can go with my kids without spending a TON og money that is INSIDE when it is snowy and cold!

Well, a couple weeks ago we were at the Marcus theater at Village Pointe and the guy there told me they are starting a favorite family flicks program on Saturday and Sunday mornings this winter! It is NOT free, but it is only $2 per person. I got some info on that (From their website):

Warm up with Marcus Theatres® and American Family Insurance® this winter!

Join us February 4th - March 18th, 2012 on Saturday mornings at 10am and Sunday* mornings at 11am to view your favorite family flicks for just $2! Grab the family and head to your nearest participating Marcus Theatre® location! All titles will be shown in standard 2D only.

Their Movie Schedule is as follows:

Feb. 4/5 - The Smurfs
Feb. 11/12 - Zookeeper
Feb. 18/19 - Spy Kids 4
Feb. 25/26 - Winnie the Pooh
March 3/4 - TBA
March 10/11 - TBA
March 17/18 - TBA

I was EVEN MORE excited when a friend of mine emailed me the other day to tell me about the FREE Family Flicks at Aksarben Cinema this winter! All they ask is for a canned food item per person for admission (or $1 which they donate to Together, Inc.

Here is the Movie Schedule (shows start @ 10 a.m., doors open approximately 30 minutes in advance):

Jan. 28/29 - The Smurfs
Feb. 4/5 - Zookeeper
Feb. 11/12 - Spy Kids 4
Feb. 18/19 - Mr. Popper's Penguins
Feb. 25/26 - Kung Fu Panda 2
March 3/4 - Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules

Thanks Nancy for the info!

My sister just emailed me to let me know that the Disney Store online has items up to 70% off right now! You can take an additional 30% off their already reduced prices from their Twice Upon a Year sale for a total discount of up to 70% off. All you have to do for the additional 30% off is use code SALE30 at checkout.


There are some great deals there like fleece blankets listed at $7.99, PJs for $5.99 and a singing Jasmine doll listed at $12.99. After applying the code SALE30 the blanket comes to $5.59, the PJ's are $4.19 and the doll comes to $9.10!!! (You do have to pay $3.95 extra if you want to personalize the fleece blankets)

So go check out the Disney Store online and let me know if you snag any fantastic deals!

I LOVE Friday the 13th!! Always have...in fact my 13th birthday was on a Friday the 13th! So, I am really excited that Swagbucks is making Friday the 13th a lucky day today, as they hold a Swag Code Extravaganza, which means more opportunities to get reward points towards free stuff! It started at 7am Eastern Time today and throughout the day there will be 8 different Swag Codes, and if you can get them all, you'll have an extra 60 Swag Bucks in your account!!

So, be on the lookout for codes! There was already one on Twitter this morning, lets see if we can find the rest!

If you are not a member of Swagbucks yet or you don;t know what it is, please keep reading! Swagbucks is a search engine (and more-they have games, quizzes, swag codes, all kinds or ways to earn points-like today's extravaganza!). On Swagbucks, you earn points, or "Swag bucks" which you can put toward prizes or gift cards.

Today, as with EVERY Friday, is Mega Swag Bucks day PLUS today has the bonus of the extravaganza!! That means LOTS more chances to earn more Swag Bucks (which will earn you gift cards or prizes faster!!)! So, make sure to use Swag Bucks for all your searching needs today! I know I will be using Swagbucks all day!

If you have not joined yet, click on my referral link here and start earning Swag Bucks with me! This is a GREAT time to join-with Mega Swag Bucks AND the Extravaganza going on today!! As an FYI, I have made $185 in Amazon Gift cards so far and I have 768 Swagbucks which is enough to get another $5 Amazon Gift card with 318 SB left! (450=$5 Amazon card)

If you are new to Swag Bucks, please read my explanation of Swag Bucks here. And my explanation of the changes to Swagbucks here.

Now go get your Swag on!! See you at the extravaganza!