Friday, August 19, 2011

Back To School Event #4: Kids Eat Free at IHOP {$25 Gift Card Giveaway}

Back to School event{This giveaway is now closed. Congratulations, JC!}

When it comes to back-to-school time, kids are always the focus - which makes sense, right? After all, they're the ones that have to get up, get dressed, get out the door with their lunch and their backpack, make it through the day, go to after school activities, do their homework, get some sleep, and do it all the next day.

As any parent can tell you, that's true... to an extent. Because although kids are the ones hopping on the school bus or sitting at the desks, it is the moms and dads that are the ones who tirelessly work behind the scenes to make sure it all happens. Who is acting as the alarm clock, packing the lunches and driving to the activities?

Fortunately, there are companies and places out there that realize that hard working parents are superheroes this time of year and often need a break from the hustle and bustle. Which is why the Kids Eat Free promotion going on at IHOP is a great way to take a night off of cooking and have a delicious meal for the whole family!

IHOP logoThat's right, free!

Running through August 31st, every day from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. children 12 and under can order any item off the "Just for Kids" menu for free with every purchase of an adult entrĂ©e. Every item on the IHOP kids menu – from the signature Rooty Jr to the crispy chicken strips to the Create-A-Face Pancake – are SIMPLE & FIT selections that are under 600 calories, and lunch and dinner items are served with fresh fruit.

So not only is your child's meal free, but it is delicious and healthy as well! And, adding to the fun, children will receive an exclusive "Spy Kids" themed activity book packed with adventures for the whole family, as well as a special section filled with valuable back-to-school coupons, including special offers from retailers of name-brand shoes and clothing.

IHOP SpyKidsWhen it comes to getting kids prepared for the start of the school year, I appreciate that IHOP, one of America’s favorite restaurants for breakfast, lunch and dinner, is doing something to give parents a break with the return of its popular Kids Eat Free promotion. Throw in the "Spy Kids" activity book with money-saving coupons for back-to-school purchases and it's a win-win!

But, wait! For even more winning, families also have a chance toKids activity book win their own action-packed adventure with the launch of the IHOP "Spy Kids" Sweepstakes. Running from August 1st - September 31st, enter for a chance to win one grand prize family trip for four to Troublemaker Studio in Austin, Texas for a meet and greet with Spy Kids writer and director, Robert Rodriguez.

The grand prize winner also receives passes to nearby family attractions, including Schliterbahn Water Park and the Austin Children’s Museum, plus a DVD prize pack and IHOP gift cards. Four first place winners will receive a movie studio swag bag filled with DVDs and other promotional items, as well as IHOP gift cards. To enter for a chance to win and for official rules visit their sweepstakes page.

Thanks to their generosity, one person will be ready for a yummy meal (and their kids can eat free!) soon, because...

One lucky person will win a $25 gift card to IHOP!

IHOP gift cardBe sure to visit the IHOP giveaways on An Island Life, A Frugal Friend and Planes, Trains and Taxi Cabs as well for even more chances to win a great gift card!

To enter to win:
Tell me what makes you a superhero during this time of year.

Extra Entries (available after the mandatory entry above is completed; please leave a separate comment for each entry in order for them to be counted).

1 Extra Entry if you Like IHOP on Facebook.
1 Extra Entry (per giveaway entered) - Enter any (or all) of the giveaways running on Thanks, Mail Carrier for the duration of this giveaway.
1 Extra Entry if you follow me on Twitter and tweet about this giveaway by copying and pasting the tweet below and leaving me the link. Tweet daily for an extra entry every day!

I want to WIN a $25 IHOP gift card and have a delicious meal today! http://bit.ly/qkNgKG @thxmailcarrier #giveaway #win

2 Extra Entries (per follow method) if you follow me with Google Friend Connect, subscribe to my RSS feed, subscribe to Thanks, Mail Carrier by email, become a fan on Facebook or add Thanks, Mail Carrier to your blogroll.
3 Extra Entries if you put my cute button up on your blog. Please leave an address where it can be found.
3 Extra Entries if your put our Back To School button up on your blog (find the code over in the sidebar). Please leave an address where it can be found.
3 Extra Entries if you blog about this giveaway linking back to this post. Please leave an address where it can be found.

Giveaway will end on August 26th at 11:59pm CST. Do me the favor of leaving an email address or making absolutely sure it is visible in your profile, I have to have a way to contact the winner. The winner will be chosen by random.org and announced here as well as emailed and will have 48 hours to contact me or respond to notification or a new winner will be chosen. This giveaway is open to U.S. residents only.

A big thank you to IHOP for providing a $25 gift card for one lucky giveaway winner. The opinions shared are my own and honest and if you really need to see more, click here to see how I roll.

863 comments:

«Oldest   ‹Older   1 – 200 of 863   Newer›   Newest»
Mami2jcn said...

I'm a mommy superhero because I plan out my sons' wardrobe for school, pack lunches, help with homework, volunteer in the classroom, and stay in touch with their teachers.

mami2jcn at gmail dot com

Mami2jcn said...

I like IHOP on FB (Mary Happymommy)

mami2jcn at gmail dot com

Mami2jcn said...

I subscribe to your emails.

mami2jcn at gmail dot com

#1

Mami2jcn said...

I follow you on FB (Mary Happymommy)


mami2jcn at gmail dot com

#1

Mami2jcn said...

I follow you on FB (Mary Happymommy)


mami2jcn at gmail dot com

#2

Mami2jcn said...

I follow you on Twitter and tweeted:

http://twitter.com/#!/mami2jcn/status/104561251165798400


mami2jcn at gmail dot com

Mami2jcn said...

I entered your Pampers Cruisers giveaway.

mami2jcn at gmail dot com

Mami2jcn said...

I entered your Rubbermaid Spray Mop giveaway.

mami2jcn at gmail dot com

jenspurg said...

I'm a superhero because I make sure everyone gets where they're going with everything they need.
huntandride@hotmail.com

jenspurg said...

Like IHOP on FB.
jennifer horn
huntandride@hotmail.com

jenspurg said...

Twitter follower and tweeted. https://twitter.com/#!/jen_r_horn/status/104593045009334274
huntandride@hotmail.com

jenspurg said...

Follow on GFC.
huntandride@hotmail.com
#1

jenspurg said...

Follow on GFC.
huntandride@hotmail.com
#2

jenspurg said...

Subscribe in Google Reader.
huntandride@hotmail.com
#1

jenspurg said...

Subscribe in Google Reader.
huntandride@hotmail.com
#2

jenspurg said...

Facebook fan.
jennifer horn
huntandride@hotmail.com
#1

jenspurg said...

Facebook fan.
jennifer horn
huntandride@hotmail.com
#2

jenspurg said...

Email subscriber.
huntandride@hotmail.com
#1

jenspurg said...

Email subscriber.
huntandride@hotmail.com
#2

d schmidt said...

What makes me a superhero during this time of year is being able to push a stroller, hold my two year olds hand, try and feed a baby and make it through the insane crowds in stores undertaking back to school shopping!

mummytotwoboys@yahoo.com

d schmidt said...

Like IHOP on Facebook as D Schmidt

mummytotwoboys@yahoo.com

d schmidt said...

Follow and tweeted

http://twitter.com/#!/mummytotwoboys1/status/104596577351507968


mummytotwoboys@yahoo.com

d schmidt said...

GFC Follower as mummytotwoboys1
Comment 1 of 2

mummytotwoboys@yahoo.com

d schmidt said...

GFC Follower as mummytotwoboys1
Comment 2 of 2

mummytotwoboys@yahoo.com

d schmidt said...

Feed subscriber
Comment 1 of 2

mummytotwoboys@yahoo.com

d schmidt said...

Feed subscriber
Comment 2 of 2

mummytotwoboys@yahoo.com

d schmidt said...

Email subscriber
Comment 1 of 2

mummytotwoboys@yahoo.com

d schmidt said...

Email subscriber
Comment 2 of 2

mummytotwoboys@yahoo.com

d schmidt said...

Like you on Facebook as D Schmidt

Comment 1 of 2

mummytotwoboys@yahoo.com

d schmidt said...

Like you on Facebook as D Schmidt

Comment 2 of 2

mummytotwoboys@yahoo.com

Reyna Meinhardt said...

This time of year, I'm a 4H superhero because of the work I do with our county's 4H ambassadors and the haunted house/carnival fundraiser! Thanks for the giveaway!

countrystars95@yahoo.com

Reyna Meinhardt said...

I like Ihop on Facebook!

countrystars95@yahoo.com

RaettigFamily said...

Mom of 14 month old twins and expecting a baby in 8 weeks...enough said lol

Reyna Meinhardt said...

I tweeted and follow you on Twitte from @Polopony95!

http://twitter.com/#!/PoloPony95/status/104598092002762753

countrystars95@yahoo.com

RaettigFamily said...

I like IHOP on FB

Reyna Meinhardt said...

I am a subscriber to your blog!

#1

countrystars95@yahoo.com

Reyna Meinhardt said...

I am a subscriber to your blog!

#2

countrystars95@yahoo.com

Reyna Meinhardt said...

I liked Thanks, Mail Carrier on Facebook!

#1

countrystars95@yahoo.com

Reyna Meinhardt said...

I liked Thanks, Mail Carrier on Facebook!

#2

countrystars95@yahoo.com

Reyna Meinhardt said...

I am a longtime GFC follower!

#1

countrystars95@yahoo.com

Reyna Meinhardt said...

I am a longtime GFC follower!

#2

countrystars95@yahoo.com

JC said...

Work, home, kids and all activities...surviving from all these make me a superhero.

JC said...

Like IHOP on Facebook.
jessiekatie S

JC said...

http://twitter.com/#!/tcarolinep/status/104598895392329729

JC said...

gfc follower
1

JC said...

gfc follower
2

JC said...

RSS feed subscriber
1

JC said...

RSS feed subscriber
2

JC said...

FB fan
jessiekatie S
1

JC said...

FB fan
jessiekatie S
2

JC said...

blogged.http://tcarolinep.wordpress.com/2011/08/19/giveawaythanks-mail-carrier-4/
1

JC said...

blogged.http://tcarolinep.wordpress.com/2011/08/19/giveawaythanks-mail-carrier-4/
2

JC said...

blogged.http://tcarolinep.wordpress.com/2011/08/19/giveawaythanks-mail-carrier-4/
3

Elaine said...

What makes me a super(MOM)hero is that I make sure my girls are up and ready for school, I get their lunches packed and breakfast ready. I also make sure (constantly remind them) that their homewaork is done AND put away in backpack and clothes are picked out the night before. ETC.

Elaine said...

Like IHOP on FB as Elaine Lund

Elaine said...

I follow with GFC
entry #1

Elaine said...

I follow with GFC
entry #2

Elaine said...

email subscriber
entry #1

Elaine said...

email subscriber
entry #2

Elaine said...

subscribe with RSS
entry #1

Elaine said...

subscribe with RSS
entry #2

Elaine said...

follow on FB as Elaine Lund
entry #1

Elaine said...

follow on FB as Elaine Lund
entry #2

Elaine said...

Tweeted!
http://twitter.com/#!/elund323/status/104602515298988033

Jessyca said...

This time of year is very hectic with the kids going back to school and trying to get them everything they need, while balancing out school, housework, and making sure everyone gets a healthy meal once a day. So Im a superhero doing it all. :)
jessycafoster@hotmail.com

Jessyca said...

I like IHOP on facebook. Jessyca Foster
jessycafoster@hotmail.com

Jessyca said...

I entered the Ajax 2X giveaway
jessycafoster@hotmail.com

Jessyca said...

I entered the Red Baron giveaway
jessycafoster@hotmail.com

Jessyca said...

I follow you on twitter @jessyca81 and tweeted: http://twitter.com/#!/Jessyca81/status/104609990706348032

jessycafoster@hotmail.com

Jessyca said...

GFC follower. Jessyca Foster #2
jessycafoster@hotmail.com

Jessyca said...

I subscribe via email #1
jessycafoster@hotmail.com

Jessyca said...

I like you on facebook. #1 Jessyca Foster
jessycafoster@hotmail.com

Jessyca said...

I like you on facebook #2 Jessyca Foster
jessycafoster@hotmail.com

debbie said...

Being able to get everything needed, keep everyone organized and calm anyone down that is upset.
twoofakind12@yahoo.com

debbie said...

I am a email subscriber.
twoofakind12@yahoo.com

debbie said...

I am a gfc follower
debbie
twoofakind12@yahoo.com

debbie said...

gfc follower
debbie
twoofakind12@yahoo.com

debbie said...

gfc follower
debbie
twoofakind12@yahoo.com

Jan said...

I would say having patience and staying in faith
tweety800265(at)yahoo(dot)com

Jan said...

I "like" IHOP on facebook. FB name Jan Peoples
tweety800265(at)yahoo(dot)com

Jan said...

Entered Ajax laundry detergent giveaway
tweety800265(at)yahoo(dot)com

Jan said...

1) I follow you via GFC as disneyfan40
tweety800265(at)yahoo(dot)com

Jan said...

2) I follow you via GFC as disneyfan40
tweety800265(at)yahoo(dot)com

Jan said...

1) Email subscriber
tweety800265(at)yahoo(dot)com

Jan said...

2) Email subscriber
tweety800265(at)yahoo(dot)com

Jan said...

1) Facebook Fan. FB name Jan Peoples
tweety800265(at)yahoo(dot)com

Jan said...

2) Facebook Fan. FB name Jan Peoples
tweety800265(at)yahoo(dot)com

Jan said...

I follow you on twitter @disneyfan40 and tweeted http://twitter.com/#!/disneyfan40/status/104618359978590208
tweety800265(at)yahoo(dot)com

Brittany K said...

I love being able to keep everyone organized and get new things started and keep my house under control while having a full time job! I don't know if that makes me a superhero, but it helps me feel like one :)

bbkling@gmail.com

Mysharona said...

My ability to juggle everyones schedule.

Anonymous said...

I am always a superhero because I juggle my kids schedules, taking care of the home and working FT!
info(at)mijalphotography(dot)com

Anonymous said...

google friend #1
info(at)mijalphotography(dot)com

Anonymous said...

google friend #2
info(at)mijalphotography(dot)com

Anonymous said...

subscribe to rss feed
info(at)mijalphotography(dot)com

Anonymous said...

subscribe to rss feed #2
info(at)mijalphotography(dot)com

Anonymous said...

email subscriber #1
info(at)mijalphotography(dot)com

Anonymous said...

email subscriber #2
info(at)mijalphotography(dot)com

Anonymous said...

FB fan of TMC #1 - Becky L.M.
info(at)mijalphotography(dot)com

Anonymous said...

FB fan of TMC #2 - Becky L.M.
info(at)mijalphotography(dot)com

Anonymous said...

entered Seveth Generation giveaway
info(at)mijalphotography(dot)com

Jessica said...

I feel like a superhero for just being able to stay at work today! Some days are such a struggle :)

jek9880 at gmail dot com

JEssica said...

Email subscriber #1
jek9880 at gmail dot com

Jessica said...

Email subscriber #2
jek9880 at gmail dot com

Jessica said...

GFC follower jek9880 #1
jek9880 at gmail dot com

Jessica said...

GFC follower jek9880 #2
jek9880 at gmail dot com

Unknown said...

having snacks for the kids when they get home from school

bettycd said...

Work, volunteering, class schedules, shopping, home - actually I manage to juggle all this better if I don't scare myself by listing it all out.

Unknown said...

i get your emails 2

Unknown said...

i get your rss feed 1

Unknown said...

i get your rss feed 2

Unknown said...

on my blogroll 1

Unknown said...

on my blogroll 2

Unknown said...

I have your button- link in my name 1

Unknown said...

I have your button- link in my name 2

Unknown said...

I have your button- link in my name 3

bettycd said...

like iHop on FB
betty dennis

bettycd said...

following on GFC
bettycd

bettycd said...

following on GFC entry 2
bettycd

bettycd said...

RSS subscriber
bettycd google reader

bettycd said...

RSS subscriber entry 2
bettycd

bettycd said...

email subscriber
entry 2

bettycd said...

FB fan
betty dennis

bettycd said...

FB fan entry 2
betty dennis

bettycd said...

your cute button
http://bettycd-windsofchange.blogspot.com/

bettycd said...

button entry 3
http://bettycd-windsofchange.blogspot.com/

JMedina said...

I'm a superhero this week because even though my Dad's getting a biopsy today, and my BFF also in the hospital, I'm still managing to do all the work of getting my kids ready for school, which starts Monday.

JMedina said...

I like IHOP on FB

bettycd said...

back to school event button
http://bettycd-windsofchange.blogspot.com/

bettycd said...

back to school button
http://bettycd-windsofchange.blogspot.com/

bettycd said...

Back to School button #3
http://bettycd-windsofchange.blogspot.com/

JMedina said...

Following TMC on Twitter and tweeted today

Amber said...

I'm a superhero for remembering everyone in my family's schedules
Thank you for the giveaway :)
hurdler4eva(at)gmail(dot)com

Amber said...

I like IHOP on Facebook - my FB name is Amanda Moore
Thank you for the giveaway :)
hurdler4eva(at)gmail(dot)com

Amber said...

I like you on Facebook - my FB name is Amanda Moore
Thank you for the giveaway :)
hurdler4eva(at)gmail(dot)com
#1

Amber said...

I follow your blog with google friend connect
Thank you for the giveaway :)
hurdler4eva(at)gmail(dot)com
#1

Amber said...

I follow your blog with google friend connect
Thank you for the giveaway :)
hurdler4eva(at)gmail(dot)com
#2

Amber said...

I subscribe to your RSS Feed with google reader
Thank you for the giveaway :)
hurdler4eva(at)gmail(dot)com
#2

Amber said...

I follow you on Twitter and tweeted, I'm @AmberGoo:
http://twitter.com/#!/AmberGoo/status/104644123729993728
Thank you for the giveaway :)
hurdler4eva(at)gmail(dot)com

Erica best said...

i am a superhero because i try to get everyone needs and a little of everyone wants.

purple_lover_04 at msn dot com

Erica best said...

http://twitter.com/#!/purplelover04/status/104648367237365760

peg42 said...

I guess I'm a superhero to my kids because I help them with all their school work, volunteer at their schools often, drive them to all their sports and activities and still find time to make their meals, clean their clothes and keep them organized.
Thanks so much.
rickpeggysmith(at)aol(dot)com

peg42 said...

I like Ihop on FB (Margaret E. Smith)
Thanks
rickpeggysmith(at)aol(dot)com

peg42 said...

Follow on twitter (peg42) and tweeted:
http://twitter.com/#!/peg42/status/104665861360594944
Thanks
rickpeggysmith(at)aol(dot)com

peg42 said...

I'm a GFC follower (rickpeggysmith)
Thanks
rickpeggysmith(at)aol(dot)com
Entry 1

peg42 said...

I'm a GFC follower (rickpeggysmith)
Thanks
rickpeggysmith(at)aol(dot)com
Entry 2

peg42 said...

I'm a email subscriber
Thanks
rickpeggysmith(at)aol(dot)com
Entry 1

peg42 said...

I'm a email subscriber
Thanks
rickpeggysmith(at)aol(dot)com
Entry 2

peg42 said...

I'm a FB friend (Margaret E. Smith)
Thanks
rickpeggysmith(at)aol(dot)com
Entry 1

peg42 said...

I'm a FB friend (Margaret E. Smith)
Thanks
rickpeggysmith(at)aol(dot)com
Entry 2

Anonymous said...

actually being able to get everything done that needs to get done

jcwga@hotmail.com

Jeremy said...

I'm a superhero dad!

jbrss@comcast.net

Anonymous said...

I love to go to IHOP all the time

Kathy Rambousek said...

I'm a superhero mom as I get everything together for the start of a school year and try to help everyone get in their last taste of summer activities

LKARambo at comcast dot net

Kathy Rambousek said...

Twitter follower and tweet
http://twitter.com/#!/LKARambo/status/104689913374580736

LKARambo at comcast dot net

Kathy Rambousek said...

"lke" IHOP on FB

LKARambo at comcast dot net

Kathy Rambousek said...

follow w/GFC

LKARambo at comcast dot net

Kathy Rambousek said...

follow w/GFC #2

LKARambo at comcast dot net

Lori A. said...

I'm a superhero because I've been making sure the kids have all their school supplies, clothes and food to pack for lunches for school to start next week!
ljatwood at gmail dot com

Kathy Rambousek said...

subscribe w/Google Reader

LKARambo at comcast dot net

Kathy Rambousek said...

subscribe w/Google Reader #2

LKARambo at comcast dot net

Lori A. said...

Like IHOP on Facebook.
ljatwood at gmail dot com

Kathy Rambousek said...

email subscriber

LKARambo at comcast dot net

Kathy Rambousek said...

email subscriber #2

LKARambo at comcast dot net

Lori A. said...

follow on twitter and tweeted
https://twitter.com/#!/ljatwood/status/104691520808026115
ljatwood at gmail dot com

Kathy Rambousek said...

"like" you on FB

LKARambo at comcast dot net

Lori A. said...

follow via GFC
ljatwood at gmail dot com

Kathy Rambousek said...

"like" you on FB #2

LKARambo at comcast dot net

Lori A. said...

subscribe via rss feed
ljatwood at gmail dot com

Lori A. said...

email subscriber
ljatwood at gmail dot com

Lori A. said...

fan on facebook
ljatwood at gmail dot com

Kia89 said...

Being able to get everything that's needed.
austma7@aol.com

Unknown said...

I'm a super hero because I put everyone else before myself and always make sure they are happy :)
ltlwavridr@yahoo.com

Alyssa said...

I'm a super hero this time of year because I have to move from one apartment to the next while registering for classes, dealing with holds on my record, finding good deals on school supplies, working, and still trying to find time to cook.

steffie said...

well, im a mom, a wife, a daughter and a sister. i take kids to school, clean house, do laundry, grocery shop, pay bills, make trips to pharmacy, dr, and dentist. i take my daughter to and from cheer, school events and shop for school! i think this qualifies as a superhero!! steph at steffiessweetsinsations@gmail.com

steffie said...

liked ihop on facebook, stephanie rowe miller, steph at steffiessweetsinsations@gmail.com

steffie said...

twitter follower, jrneyfan1984, and tweeted this giveaway, http://twitter.com/#!/jrneyfan1984/status/104705201134501888
steph at steffiessweetsinsations@gmail.com

steffie said...

follower via gfc, steph at steffiessweetsinsations@gmail.com

steffie said...

follower via gfc, steph at steffiessweetsinsations@gmail.com #2

steffie said...

subscriber via google reader, steph at steffiessweetsinsations@gmail.com

steffie said...

subscriber via google reader, steph at steffiessweetsinsations@gmail.com #2

steffie said...

email subscriber, steph at steffiessweetsinsations@gmail.com

steffie said...

email subscriber, steph at steffiessweetsinsations@gmail.com #2

steffie said...

facebook fan, stephanie rowe miller,
steph at steffiessweetsinsations@gmail.com

steffie said...

facebook fan, stephanie rowe miller,
steph at steffiessweetsinsations@gmail.com #2

steffie said...

entered the seventh generation diapers giveaway, steph at steffiessweetsinsations@gmail.com

steffie said...

entered the jenlinn.com sandal giveaway, steph at steffiessweetsinsations@gmail.com

steffie said...

entered the busybodybook planner giveaway, steph at steffiessweetsinsations@gmail.com

steffie said...

entered the rubbermaid spray mop giveaway, steph at steffiessweetsinsations@gmail.com

steffie said...

entered the pampers cruisers giveaway, steph at steffiessweetsinsations@gmail.com

The Crazy Gengler Boys said...

I am a superhero because I make sure everyone in my house is taken care of. aggiegrad02@gmail.com

The Crazy Gengler Boys said...

I like IHOP of FB -- Jessica Vaughan Gengler- aggiegrad02@gmail.com

kathy55439 said...

I am a supper hero mom Because I don't think only babies need adoptive homes..... I think Teens need forever homes too.....

kathy55439 said...

Like IHOP on Facebook.
Kathy D

kathy55439 said...

RT http://twitter.com/#!/kathy55439/status/104733242871132160

sohamolina said...

Taking child everywhere for various activities makes me a superhero

sohamolina said...

Like IHOP on Facebook.

sohamolina said...

Entered Coca Cola giveaway

sohamolina said...

https://twitter.com/#!/sohamolina/statuses/104736654832574465

sohamolina said...

I am eddiem11 GFC follower-----eddiem11@ca.rr.com
1

sohamolina said...

I am eddiem11 GFC follower-----eddiem11@ca.rr.com
2

«Oldest ‹Older   1 – 200 of 863   Newer› Newest»