Free Chick-Fil-A

I spent the morning making my family into cows...or at least trying to make them look like cows. It wasn't what I had planned for the day but when I was reminded that it was "Cow Appreciation Day" at Chick-Fil-A I, of course, had to drop everything and participate.

What is this "Cow Appreciation Day" you ask? Well, once a year at Chick-Fil-A they give away a free meal to anyone who comes in dressed like a cow. They even provide costume ideas and cow face printouts on their website to help you out.
http://cowappreciationday.com/
Then, when you enter the restaurant they ring the cow bell and act like you're fantastic. At that point you waltz up to the counter feeling like hot stuff and you order your free meal. Three free kids meals we got today. But adults can get free meals too. Yes, I saw grown men with their families, a group of college boys, and mothers with children all dressed like cows and looking pleasantly happy as they devoured their free food.

The manager looked like we had given her a lovely wrapped gift by coming in dressed up and she took our picture as she walked around the store smiling at her other patrons who had paid nothing to eat her food.

Maybe she didn't realize how much money she was giving away.  Wink Wink.  Just smile and keep eating and looking cute.

Apparently this is an annual event. You can get your food any time during the day for free as long as you are looking like a cow. And, if you are less ambitious you can just wear one article of cow clothing and still get a free entree. So, hurry, they're open until 10:30pm and your whole family can eat for free. You know your husband wants to dress like a cow for dinner. :)

Krisy Kreme Rewards

I heard a rumor that Krispy Kreme will give kids one free donut for every "A" they have on their report card.  And, since we just recieved my daughter's report card in the mail we really wanted to try it out.  I'll admit, I'm a little chicken about stuff like this sometimes.  Why?  Because I don't want to waltz up to the donut counter with my kids and flash the report card only to recieve a weird look from the guy at the counter. When there's no flyer or poster or big promotion I'm sometimes afraid to ask. 

But, I had heard this a lot and my daughter assured me that it was true.  So, it was off to Krispy Kreme we went.  And, sure enough, we were showered with free donuts.

 I think I just became Krispy Kreme's biggest fan.  When we walked through the door they gave us each a free donut.  Then, when we showed them the report card they showered my daughter with praise and let her pick out six donuts of her choice.  She was quite flattered.

Then...then...., they gave us hats and the kids got to watch the donuts be fried and glazed and the conveyor belt. 

And as if this wasn't enough the guy in the back brought out some raw donut dough and showed the kids what it looks like before it rises and cooks.  They got to touch the dough and take it home.

There were enough sweet little rings for all of us.  I have one little cherub who was particularly happy about it.  She looked like she had just robbed a bank and gotten away with it.  She has a passion for food and a serious physique to keep up.  She ate two.  I know, what kind of mother lets her toddler eat two donuts....I was caught up in the moment....that's my only explanation.

We bought an extra half dozen just to support what a cool thing they are doing.

Did your kids get A's on their report cards this term?  If so, take a family outing to your local Krispy Kreme.  One donut for every A.  And, if you are nervous or just plain doubtful you can call ahead to make sure your store participates. 

P.S.-It's  only at actual Krispy Kreme Stores not at counter type stands (like the grocery store that sells them)