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Kids can Eat for Free in Tampa Bay

by Caroline

July 21, 2009

Going out to dinner as a family these days can cost more than most parents want to pay. But thanks to Savvy Source, there is no need to eat in for every meal. After doing some research, we’ve pulled together a list of Tampa Bay area restaurants that offer kids eat free nights.

However, please be aware that many restaurants won’t list kids eat free nights on their websites and so many of these specials are found out through word of mouth. Therefore, they are subject to change at any time or between locations. We would suggest that you always call your closest restaurant location first to confirm.

Mondays

• Golden Corral: Between 5-9pm kids 10 and under eat free

• Moes:  Kids eat free with an adult purchase

• The Loop Pizza Grill

• CiCi’s Pizza: Kids eat for $1.99

Tuesdays

• Beef O Brady’s: 4-8pm, kids 12 and under

• Lonestar Steakhouse: All day, 2 kids eat free with the purchase of one adult entrée.

• Joe’s Crab Shack: After 4pm

• Bennigans

• Denny’s: Between 4-10pm

• Roadhouse Grill

• Tampa Ale House

Wednesdays

• Tia’s Tex Mex

Multiple Nights

• IHOP: Monday – Thursday between 4 and 8pm, children 12 and under.

• Perkins: Monday – Friday, all day

• Ale House: Kids eat free all July 2009

Weekends

• Steak and Shake: Saturdays and Sundays

• Tuscan Oven: Sunday nights

Note: Chik-Fil-A does offer kids eat free specials but is usually varies by location so check with your local franchise.

Also one of the most comprehensive websites listing where kids can eat free in the Tampa Bay area would be found here.  And check out the “Kids Meals Deals” website, you can also follow them on twitter.

Please share any kids eat free meal deals that you've heard about in the Tampa bay. Any updates or changes to the specials listed above are always welcome too so that we can provide you with the most accurate information. We look forward to hearing your comments - happy dining! 

Best Local Ice Cream in Tampa Bay

by Caroline

July 14, 2009

The heat is on and Tampa Bay families need some cooling off. I’m not sure about you, but nothing hits the spot like ice cream these days. Here are just a few of Tampa’s more popular ice cream stops that you might want to check out if you haven’t already.

• Bo's Ice Cream: Check out the upside down banana split!

• Kups n Kones:  We love this one for the kid’s play area at the back.

• Strachans’ Ice Cream: Homemade, local and award winning.

• Daily Kurl: For soft serve lovers everywhere.

• Ed and Eddies Homemade Ice Cream

• Tanya and Matt’s: Have your child color a printable found here, bring it with you and receive a free kids cone.

What are some of your favorite ice creams spots in Tampa Bay? Please share them in a comment below.

Healthy Birthday Party Snacks for Kids

by Caroline

April 27, 2009

In the next month, I will be planning two little boy birthday parties for my sons. Their birthdays are only days apart so I have named this time of year our “birthday season”. But I have been growing weary of the junky foods children consume at birthday parties. I did some research and found some fabulous - and healthy - snack ideas for birthday parties that children are sure to enjoy. Come see what I’ve found!