Travel the World While Eating Delicious @noodlescompany Salads!

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On a hot summer day, there is nothing more refreshing than a fresh, tasty salad! Especially as I am trying to get back on my weight loss track after a busy summer full of eating stuff I probably should't have!

So when I don't want to cook but I don't want to sacrifice my good nutrition, I head to one of my favorite restaurants - Noodles & Company and grab one of their NEW delicious and fresh salads!

Noodles & Company recently launched three summer salads that I am LOVING– the new Napa Market Salad with Chicken, Chicken Veracruz Salad and the guest-favorite Med Salad with Chicken – as part of their new “World Tour” menu.

In addition to using authentic ingredients such as Gala apple slices, fresh, hand-cut corn and avocado, the salads also feature bacon never given antibiotics or hormones, which further demonstrates the brand’s continued commitment to real food, real cooking and real flavors as part of their Made. Different. positioning – they never use any artificial colors, flavors, sweeteners or preservatives in any of their dishes and that means so much to me!!

And what I love even more is I get to go on a culinary journey through Mexico, California and Greece with these three bold and flavorful salads!

I got the chance to try some of these delicious salads and I really was impressed! The mix of ingredients and dressings were interesting, unique and best of all - DELICIOUS!!

I first started out by trying the *NEW* Napa Market Salad with Chicken!

Fresh and flavorful market ingredients embody the Napa Market Salad with Chicken. Mixed greens are layered with Gala apple slices, Roma tomato, red bell pepper and pulled grilled chicken. Tossed with pomegranate vinaigrette and topped with bleu cheese crumbles and naturally raised bacon, this salad offers a sweet and savory explosion of flavor.

This salad had all the food groups! :) I loved the sweet apples paired with the salty bacon topped off with the flavorful vinaigrette. It was a great mix of ingredients and I would definitely get this salad again!

The next time I went to Noodles & Co., I tried the The Med Salad with Chicken. I also really enjoyed this salad!

Guests are invited to explore the richness and splendor of Greece with Noodles & Company’s The Med Salad with Chicken. Mixed greens and romaine are first layered with tomato, cucumber, red onion and Kalamata olives. The salad is then tossed with spicy yogurt dressing and topped with cavatappi pasta and feta cheese for a fresh, flavorful bite.

This salad had a little twist on it with noodles added in! I loved that I got a little pasta with my salad and the yogurt dressing was really delicious! This salad is also a great mix of flavors and I would definitely get this one again as well!

And if you like a little kick to your food, then you may LOVE the *NEW* Chicken Veracruz Salad.

A foray into Latin flavors, the Chicken Veracruz Salad starts with a bed of mixed greens and is layered with Roma tomato, red onion, chili-lime chicken, crumbled, naturally raised bacon and fresh, hand-cut corn. This salad is then tossed with Jalapeno Ranch dressing and topped with crispy jalapenos, avocado and cilantro with a wedge of lime, for a spicy, citrus kick.

So if you are looking to shut off the oven and take a break from cooking this summer without sacrificing your diet and health head to your local Noodles & Co. and taste flavors from around the world with their new salads! The flavors are great and they are so refreshing!

* Thank you to Noodles & Co. for their product for review! Disclosure - This product was given for review for my honest opinion. No other compensation was given.*

Spend Your Valentine's Day at TGI Fridays and Get 1/2 Price Wine & Great Deals on Food with the NEW 474 Menu!

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Date Night for my husband and I are very special and celebrated because they aren't easy to come by and are the only time we get time to talk as adults :) With three children under 6, quiet time between the two of us is much cherished! :)

So this Valentine's Day, we are hoping to head out on a date to one of our very favorite restaurants - TGI Fridays! We love their food, we love their unique tasty drinks and we are really loving their latest specials, including 1/2 price wine for Valentine's Day and their NEW 474 Menu!

Whether you are celebrating Galentine’s Day (2/13) with your gal pals or having a romantic night out with your love, TGI Fridays is offering half-priced wine from 2/8 to 2/14 in celebration of Valentine’s Day.

Plus, they have a great new, affordable menu - the 474 menu! This menu features apps starting at $4, entrees starting at $7, and desserts for just $4. That's what's up in the 474.

I love that I can get an affordable and delicious meal with this new menu! They have my favorite apps (Warm Pretzels with Beer Cheese) for only $4 plus my favorite entree (Jack Daniel's Chicken) for $7 and I will still have room for my favorite dessert (Brownie Obsession).

Plus, if you are looking for low-cal meals, they have a ton of choices with less than 550 calories, starting at $7.

So celebrate your Valentine's Day or Galentine's Day at your local TGI Fridays and save big on wine and your delicious food!

Find It:

You can find your local TGI Fridays here.

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Family Night with Garfield & Giveaway

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Do you have a Garfield fan in your house??!! 

Who doesn't love this fun, crazy cat, right? 

Well, then make sure to head to your local Ryan's, HomeTown or Old Country Buffet because starting May 1, 2015 and continuing through June 30, 2015, Thursday Family Nights will be welcoming America’s favorite fat cat, Garfield, to the dinner table.

Kids dining at participating restaurants will receive one of three different Garfield & Friends Finger Puppet Perf & Play Activities for free when dining with their families any Thursday evening from 5 to 8 p.m. during the promotion period, while supplies last. The fun includes Garfield “Perf & Play” Finger Puppet Show Activities featuring mazes, games, and coloring fun.

Garfield & Friends – Perf & Play Finger Puppet Show Family Fun

There will be three differently themed Garfield & Friends Finger Puppet Perf & Play Activities available throughout May and June – Make a Splash, Jammin Out, and Fiesta Fun. “We’re proud to have many repeat guests, which is why we wanted to offer a new, fun Garfield & Friends experience each time families return,” explains Crews. The Garfield play activities are free to all children.

Within each Finger Puppet Perf & Play Activity, families will also find a 20% off Coupon Code that can be used toward the purchase of Garfield & Friends t-shirts, mugs, and other merchandise at the Café Press Garfield Store. Some exclusions may apply.

Also on Thursday nights, kids 11 years and younger may eat for just $1.99. The buffet restaurants serve up a variety of home-style meals made fresh for you.

For more information about the Garfield & Friends Finger Puppet Perf & Play Activities, visit www.Ryans.com, www.HomeTownBuffet.com, or www.OldCountryBuffet.com.

Buy It: 

Find your local Ryan's, HomeTown or Old Country Buffet here.

Win It:

 (2) buffet meal passes and a Garfield DVD to a lucky winner!

Enter here for a chance to win:

TWO Buffet Meal Passes 
(to your local Ryan's, HomeTown or Old Country Buffet restaurants)
AND 
 Garfield DVD

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Treat Your Mother to Dinner at Outback Steakhouse!

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What better gift to give Mom this Mother's Day then a day off from cooking, cleaning, prepping and planning meals on Mother's Day! I know that's what I asked for this Mother's Day! :)

This Mother's Day, head to Outback Steakhouse to give Mom a break and a great present all at the same time! They have a delicious 3-course menu starting at just $19.99*. There's no better last minute gift than a delicious meal with no preparation or clean up for Mom!

Outback’s special 3-course Mum’s Day menu includes:

Course 1: 

Choose a soup or Signature Side Salad

Course 2: 

Choose from one of the following entrees, served with a freshly made side:

• 9 oz. Outback Sirloin & Choice of Shrimp
• 6 oz. Victoria’s Filet Mignon (add $1)
• 12 oz. Prime Rib
• New Zealand Lamb (add $1)

Make your meal even more special by adding a Lobster Tail for half the price!

Course 3: 

Indulge with either Outback’s Classic Cheesecake or Carrot Cake

Looking to avoid the crowds on Sunday? Outback’s Mum’s Day menu is available from May 7th - May 10th, so you can come in and celebrate early.

Plus, you can get a $10 Bonus Card when you purchase $50 in gift cards for Mom!

*Price and product participation may vary by location.

So I know my mouth is watering after writing this and I know your mouth has got to be watering after reading this...so make both YOU and YOUR MOM happy and HEAD to Outback Steakhouse today!

Find your nearest location here.

* Thank you to Outback Steakhouse for their product for review! Disclosure - A gift card was given in exchange for posting. No other compensation was given.*

Make Breakfast a Celebration 24/7 at Denny’s! & Giveaway

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Denny’s isn’t just for pancakes and eggs in the morning! The family-friendly restaurant is open 24/7 to serve breakfast, lunch and dinner around the clock for you and your family. America’s diner that’s “always open” is the perfect place for your next celebration.

Here’s another reason to celebrate! Kids eat free on Tuesday nights from 4 to 10 PM with the purchase of an adult entrée of $4.00 or more! Denny’s is an affordable option for any family meal, with regular kids’ meal pricing at around $3.29.

There are over 1,600 Denny’s in the United States, so make sure to find your nearest location and head to one today with the family! To find the one nearest you, visit http://dennys.com/#/location.

Need yet another reason to celebrate? 

Enter for a chance to win a great Denny's prize pack! You could win a prize pack of two cupcake drink cups and a $25 gift certificate to Denny’s! The cups, which are available in stores for $1.99 each with the purchase of a drink, are complete with a red and white striped straw and are great for milk, juice, water or even to bring snacks on the go. They’re throwing in a sweet surprise by stuffing them with candy, too.

Win It: Denny's is generously offering (1) Denny's Prize Pack (including  two cupcake drink cups and a $25 gift certificate to Denny’s) to a lucky winner!

Enter here for a chance to win:

(1) Denny's Prize Pack
(including two cupcake drink cups and a $25 gift certificate to Denny’s!)

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Sizzle up Your Summer with the $3 for $25 Deal from Restaurant.com!

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