KIDS IN THE CAR FOR A FREE MEAL

PACK THE KIDS IN THE CAR FOR A FREE MEAL

Family Night
I love eating good food, but only if it’s prepared by someone else! Being culinary challenged, I rarely stand in front of a stove or venture down a grocery aisle. Taking the lid off a yogurt container is my idea of “slaving away” in the kitchen. My next kitchen is going to have vending machines. But being on a budget one of the first things I had to cut back on was eating out. Recently, I decided to test how far I could stretch the money I had budgeted for eating out. My family and I spent a week eating out at restaurants offering free kids meals.
Here's how it went:

• Monday: We went to Mangia Pizza for the free kids' meals all day on Mondays. Besides their award winning stuffed pizza they also have spaghetti, lasagna, sandwiches, wraps, and cheesesteaks.


• Tuesday: Was dinner at Kerbey Lane Café to take advantage of kids eat free Tuesdays. The kids menu has 16 items for example hippy burgers, enchiladas, omelets, pancakes and more. Bonus points for Kerbey Lane for using local goods and services and supporting our local economy.


• Wednesday: Casual dining at Applebee's where kids eat free all day on Wednesday. They offer 2 free kids' meals per adult entrée purchased. Applebee's menu features beef, chicken and pork items, as well as burgers, pasta and seafood.


• Thursday: We tried Molcas Mexican Restaurant. Kids eat free on Tuesdays and Thursdays all day with adult purchase.


• Friday: Austin Park and Pizza with an all-u-can eat buffet for $5.95, kids under 40" eat for free. For an additional cost the kids can enjoy mini golf, laser tag, batting cages, bumper boats, and a rock climbing wall.


• All Weekend: We were at Zen. Kids eat free all weekend with purchase of an adult enlightened bowl. Some of the things you can find on the kids menu are macaroni & cheese, and all natural sesame almond chicken tenders.


• Bonus: IHOP everyday from 4-close kids eat free with an adult meal purchase.


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