Restaurant Savings

I have written about Restaurant.com, previously; but, moms, I HAD to update you on the special they are running right now! Through August 13th, Restaurant.com is offering $25 gift certificates to your favorite local restaurants for.....$2!! You cannot beat that! Just enter the code PORTION at checkout. Most participating restaurants require that your bill is a minimum of $35; but always check the small print before purchasing the gift certificate - it is still amazing savings! So, go on http://www.restaurant.com/ , now, purchase a $25 gift certificate for $2 to your husband's favorite restaurant and surprise him with an inexpensive date night this weekend!

Go Green while Eating Out

Ok, moms, I know it is not reasonable to think every time we go out to eat, it can be at a "green" restaurant. But, wouldn't it be nice to have the option of eating at a restaurant that offers organic?? I am always so excited when I go to a restaurant and I find out they use organic products! I try to remember the restaurant for future reference; but, sheesh, between remembering my son's favorite hiding spots for my keys or cell phone and remembering when we have a doctor or dentist appointment, there is not much room left for restaurant info in my overly cluttered mommy brain! So, when I found this website, I was so ecstatic and had to share! The website is Eat Well Guide (http://www.eatwellguide.org/i.php?pd=Home). On this site, you can search for local organic farmer's markets, restaurants, groups, and more! What a fantastic resource for the sophisticatedly green mom!

Eating Out on the Cheap!

Eating out is such a treat .... no prepping for dinner by taking something out the night before, no long hours in the kitchen trying to concentrate AND entertain a 2 year old, and, the best part, no dishes... *sigh*. Haha! I think you get my point! As you can tell, eating out is a real treat for me; but, I hate the thought of seeing my husband's face when he gets the final bill. You know what look I'm talking about!

If you want to eat out and avoid the look, go to http://www.restaurant.com/ . This site offers $10-100 gift certificates for anywhere from 50-80% off! That means that during the 80% off sale (by the way, today is the last day for it! Use the code: NAPKIN), you can get a $25 gift certificate to your favorite restaurant for......$2!!! You have 1 year to use the gift certificate and you can print it immediately if you are going out to eat that night. There are various specials they run, so get on their mailing list. AND, if you are a Border's Rewards member, you can get even better deals! So, sign up now! Always read the criteria to use the gift certificate at your favorite restaurants. Some restaurants allow you to use a $25 certificate on a $35 bill, others require the bill to be $50. Either way, it is a great way to save!

If you need a break during the week, why not check out http://www.kidseatfree.com/ to find a restaurant near you that has a Kids Eat Free night?! I saw this site listed in the latest Parent's magazine and I thought it was the greatest idea! If you know of other restaurants in your area that offer a Kid's Eat Free night, contact that site to add it to their list. All of us other moms will thank you!