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Chili’s $50 Gift Card Giveaway for Back-to-School!
We’re giving away a $50 Chili’s Gift Card! Keep reading for more information on how to enter.
Back-to-school season is in full swing. If you aren’t back yet, chances are your kids are off to the first morning bell ringing soon. For our family this means more schedules to coordinate with after-school clubs and organizes, music lessons, sports and homework. Our days become full to the brim, and our evenings packed with activities as I try to manage four kids.
For us, we plan a weekly menu to help us from getting overwhelmed and to get us through the weekly chaos, but there are times when we’re all pulled in so many different directions before dinner that there’s no chance to get everything all jammed into the evening. Plus, my family has a great appreciation for good food and not fast food. For those nights we may just toss something together quick, but the option to eat out comes up.
We were recently given a $50 gift card to Chili’s Grill and Bar to try out their new menu featuring fresh ingredients. For us, this meant guacamole, fajitas and plenty of chips and salsa. All were a hit with the kids, and it was great to be able to eat and leave without worrying about the prep and the cleanup, which can be substantial when you’re a younger family of 6.
We’re giving you a chance to win a $50 Chili’s gift card to treat your family to a night off! The contest runs now through Tuesday, August 31st at 11:59 p.m. and each reader will have two chances to win!
1. To enter, simply tell me below in the comments what nights of the back-to-school season you could really use the night off. Is it when there’s a PTA meeting and sports all on the same night? Do you have three kids with different schedules in different schools with different curriculum meetings and parent-teacher conferences that just drive you batty? Maybe the nights you need a break are the weekends, when you have worked so hard all week managing everyone’s schedule and homework that it’s time to just relax and do something together as a family.
2. Tweet about this contest and come back and let me know you have!
Enter to win a $50 Chili’s Gift Card from @Babblefood: http://bit.ly/cmqhwZ
While you’re in the mood to enter, head on over to Chili’s Shout Out to Eat Out contest and send in a 10- to 30-second video telling them why you don’t why to cook tonight for another chance to win another $50 gift card daily through 8/31!
UPDATE: The winner is Katie R.!! Congratulations, Katie! I’ve emailed you, so be sure send me your information so I can send your gift card out!
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[...] only 24 hours left to enter to win a $50 Chili’s Gift Card. Entering is easy. Just visit the original post and let me know which night of the week in the current back-to-school season you could really use [...]
Last Day to Enter to Win $50 Chili's Gift Card! commented on Aug 31 10 at 12:58 amKim commented on Aug 24 10 at 1:09 amNights where all three have practice plus a teacher meeting. I could for sure use a night off!
Glenda Embree commented on Aug 24 10 at 1:14 amI would love to have Wednesday nights (AWANA and youth group nights) off for cooking.
Glenda Embree commented on Aug 24 10 at 1:15 amI tweeted the giveaway! Thank you!
https://twitter.com/busyathome/status/21975974789
Charlette commented on Aug 24 10 at 1:38 amAll three of my kids goes to different schools and all have to be at school at different times and get out at different times I sometimes have to sit for 1 hour until one gets out
Jessalee commented on Aug 24 10 at 1:54 amWe could use a night off when it’s been a long day at work, there’s some sort of sport practice after school, grocery shopping to be done and a pile of laundry waiting at home to be folded. That’s when I want to wave my white flag and swear off cooking!
helenlam commented on Aug 24 10 at 3:31 amI like to take Friday night off. It’s been a long long week!
helenlam commented on Aug 24 10 at 3:31 am
Amy commented on Aug 24 10 at 7:20 amAny night off during a busy week would be welcomed. I would choose Sunday night, because we’re always busy gearing up for the new week ahead.
Mami2jcn commented on Aug 24 10 at 8:50 amWeekends I’d like to relax and not worry about cooking.
Jennifer commented on Aug 24 10 at 11:21 amThe weekend is my relaxing time!
Annette D commented on Aug 24 10 at 11:43 amMonday night is always busy at our house because of Boys Scout meetings!
Jessie C. commented on Aug 24 10 at 12:16 pmI’d really like to pamper myself on weekends after the whole week’s hard work.
Jessie C. commented on Aug 24 10 at 12:17 pm
DANIELLE W commented on Aug 24 10 at 12:17 pmThursday night because its my night off from work. I work graveyard and Thursday pretty much the only time i get to have dinner with the family
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LOIS PAYTON commented on Aug 24 10 at 12:25 pmI love our chilis in our town no hard drinking.
Diane Fawcett commented on Aug 24 10 at 12:26 pmNights when my husband works late, it would sure be nice to have the night off!
Stevie commented on Aug 24 10 at 12:27 pmI could use Friday night off after working and running children around during the week. No other better way to start the weekend off than having someone else prepare dinner for you and your family.
brandlyn commented on Aug 24 10 at 12:43 pmFriday nights are the best to relax!
Janet F commented on Aug 24 10 at 12:49 pmI like to take Saturday off.
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alycep commented on Aug 24 10 at 12:53 pmI think it would be Friday nights as by the end of a long week I am tired and can use the break.
SANDY commented on Aug 24 10 at 1:07 pmany night is nice- love chilis has a pick up window to take it home
Jacquelyn Cannon commented on Aug 24 10 at 1:15 pmI would love to take a Friday night off. I am usually exhausted from work and my college classes at night!
Jennifer B commented on Aug 24 10 at 1:23 pmThe night i have to work 2nd shift and deal with dinner,kids and homeowrk
Emily B. commented on Aug 24 10 at 1:37 pmI would like a Thursday night off. It’s the last day of a busy week with three little girls before we hit the weekend.
DJ commented on Aug 24 10 at 1:43 pmI really need Mondays off because it seems like everything happens on Monday!
DJ commented on Aug 24 10 at 1:43 pmoops i spelt my email wrong. this is the right one davina77@hellokitty dot com
Jaque commented on Aug 24 10 at 1:43 pmMost often it is Friday night…the end of the exhausting week of being taxi driver, homework tutor, assistant coach, and working a full time job to boot! :-) Thank you.
Pat Ramey commented on Aug 24 10 at 1:44 pmIt would have to be Saturday night. Relax and enjoy my mean at Chili. the rest of the week is too hectic.
Adrienne Gordon commented on Aug 24 10 at 1:45 pmM-Th when my kids have football and cheerleading practice.
Emily B. commented on Aug 24 10 at 1:48 pmI tweeted the giveaway. Thanks! (@wormtwit)
http://twitter.com/wormtwit/statuses/22018759117
Aisling commented on Aug 24 10 at 1:57 pmMonday nights are my favorite dine-out night. Weekends are busy and I usually cook a lot, so it’s nice to start the work/school week off with a treat. (Also, Mondays are usually pretty quiet at the restaurants; I think because lots of people dine out on weekends.)
Marilyn Wons commented on Aug 24 10 at 1:57 pmI could really use a night off on Wednesday. That is the peak day of running around for school activities!
Mari commented on Aug 24 10 at 2:37 pmI would like a night off on Thursdays, that’s when my favorite shows are on. I would love to just spend that evening in front of the boob tube relaxing.
Betsy commented on Aug 24 10 at 2:43 pmtweeted about the giveaway!
Betsy commented on Aug 24 10 at 2:43 pmI could really use Monday nights off! Mondays are just hell for everyone!
Sara @Doodle741 commented on Aug 24 10 at 2:45 pmAny night!! LOL! But, usually Fridays.
Sara @Doodle741 commented on Aug 24 10 at 2:47 pmI tweeted!! :) https://twitter.com/Doodle741/status/22022568748
Tara F. commented on Aug 24 10 at 2:50 pmFriday and Saturday nights after a long week.
Linda White commented on Aug 24 10 at 3:25 pmFriday night after a busy hectic long week!
Charlotte commented on Aug 24 10 at 3:26 pmWe always go out to eat after our group T.O.P.S. meeting. It’s a weight loss group so I guess its appropriate we eat afterward like there’s no tomorrow!
McKim commented on Aug 24 10 at 3:32 pmActually it’s Friday night. By the time I’ve made it through a week of school and a week of work I’m ready to take the night off from cooking.
brandy nelson commented on Aug 24 10 at 3:33 pmHonestly, I could use ANY night off from cooking! I have a 10 year old, and 8 month old, and I am 20 weeks pregnant again and on partial bedrest. My husband works 60 hours a week, and when he gets home, he helps with the housework I am not supposed to be doing right now. I LOVE Chili’s, too! Especially their southwestern eggrolls and the classic nachos! Thanks for the chance!
Rebecca Graham commented on Aug 24 10 at 3:50 pmI could use the day off on parent teacher conference day.
Rebecca Graham commented on Aug 24 10 at 3:51 pmTweeted: http://twitter.com/rhoneygee/status/22026319105
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elizabeth p commented on Aug 24 10 at 3:51 pmI would love to have any night a week off from cooking. My work is gearing up for our busy season which means 60+ hour work weeks, not including the 10-12 hours per week of travel. Fitting it all in is hard, thankfully I have a great bunch that tries to help.
Susan commented on Aug 24 10 at 3:53 pmMondays would definitely be my pick. That’s usually when I feel the most overwhelmed, and who wants to cook on a Monday?
Susan commented on Aug 24 10 at 3:54 pmTweeted here: https://twitter.com/safoga/status/22026311536
Denise S commented on Aug 24 10 at 4:41 pmBy Friday I could use a night off after all the driving to and from school, helping with homework every night, etc.
Becky DeNeve commented on Aug 24 10 at 4:46 pmI would like to take Friday off as it’s a long work week. Time to relax and unwined.
Kathryn commented on Aug 24 10 at 5:10 pmI could really use Wednesday night off.
Cindy Colonna commented on Aug 24 10 at 5:13 pmSince I cook quite frequently, any night out with the family would be great! Love Chili’s – great burgers, fajitas and salads! Yummy.
Chad commented on Aug 24 10 at 5:27 pmAfter scrambling to and from work, getting the kids to school and getting back home to help with homework, then cook supper…etc…..We could really use a Saturday night to unwind and have some time just for each other, this would be a nice way to get out and have some together time for sure.
Diane Baum commented on Aug 24 10 at 5:49 pmI could use it when we have late night programs at the school, can’t start dinner those nights till 9
Stephanie V. commented on Aug 24 10 at 5:52 pm3 kids – 3 different schools, soccer, personal work obligations and juggling hubby’s work obligations – could eat chili’s every night
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meeyeehere commented on Aug 24 10 at 6:05 pmOh,I guess on nights when my husband gets home late and maybe as a reward on the weekend after a hard, long week!
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meeyeehere commented on Aug 24 10 at 6:06 pmhttp://twitter.com/meeyeehere/status/22035001509
I tweeted too
Mary Jenkins commented on Aug 24 10 at 6:25 pmWe need more of a day on than a day off. My husband has a demanding army schedule, my daughter started pre-school and I am out looking for a job that fits my schedule. We need a family day on!
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Lisa Foster commented on Aug 24 10 at 6:32 pmI like to spend the weekend playing and eating out–make the most of nonworking days
Lisa Foster commented on Aug 24 10 at 6:33 pm
Kiara commented on Aug 24 10 at 6:41 pmI would like to take Friday night off.
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ky2here commented on Aug 24 10 at 6:44 pmFor us it’s the grandkids and we’d approach this a little differently. We’d want this as a reward, not as a survival tactic. We’d like to reward our overachieving grandchildren with a nice meal at Chilis so it would be some night after one of their events.
ky2here commented on Aug 24 10 at 6:45 pmWill tweet for food: http://twitter.com/ky2here1/status/22037575093
vicky commented on Aug 24 10 at 7:08 pmI would need on on a that we have had a IEP meeting, have to be at church at 6,kids need to eat,homework has to be done, and my daughter has to make a volcano kind of night
Judy F commented on Aug 24 10 at 7:53 pmFriday Night!! Great time to relax work is over for the week, yeah!!!!
Shelley Johnson commented on Aug 24 10 at 7:57 pmI could use this for every night of the week but especially Mondays. Always the most difficult.
ed p commented on Aug 24 10 at 8:05 pmi would love this!
laura w commented on Aug 24 10 at 8:06 pmI really would like this!
Charity S. commented on Aug 24 10 at 8:09 pmI could use it during the week of testing. Thanks
Charity S. commented on Aug 24 10 at 8:12 pmI tweeted the giveaway.
Amber G commented on Aug 24 10 at 8:17 pmI could really use Monday nights off from cooking – I work in PR, so a lot of correspondence piles up over the weekend and I always feel so overwhelmed! Then to have to scramble to prepare something at home is always a struggle.
Emily N. commented on Aug 24 10 at 8:19 pmFriday night because of being exhausted at the end of the week.
Katrina Brady commented on Aug 24 10 at 8:38 pmThursdays are atrocious for me!
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Kelly Ann T. commented on Aug 24 10 at 8:50 pmFridays, because I have two classes myself and one of them is 3.5 hrs long.
Nadine L commented on Aug 24 10 at 9:53 pmI think a Sunday would be perfect, after a long week and before the new week begins, it would be great to sit down with the family to enjoy I meal I didn’t have to cok or clean up after
Donna L commented on Aug 24 10 at 9:59 pmI would like friday off after a long week.
Sheila commented on Aug 24 10 at 10:00 pmAnyday is a good time for me.
Carmen commented on Aug 24 10 at 10:03 pmCould definitely take a break on the weekend
Wes commented on Aug 24 10 at 10:24 pmYou mean we’re elegible for nights off? I’d totally take that very first night of school off…so much to do, so much to talk about!
Alicia commented on Aug 24 10 at 11:49 pmAny night off would be great. It seems however, that when kids have a day off, it’s more hectic cause you have them ALL day!
Dee commented on Aug 25 10 at 12:48 amI would say Friday nights because all the games are on that night along with after school music lessons :*(
Dee commented on Aug 25 10 at 12:49 amhttp://twitter.com/DeeGee13/status/22062406987
tweeted thanks :)
Alisha Lesage commented on Aug 25 10 at 1:11 amI always love having Fridays off from cooking, gives me a chance to kind of celebrate the upcomming weekend and relax.
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Debbie C commented on Aug 25 10 at 1:52 amFor some reason Thursday night always gets so hectic. I could use a Chili’s break that night!
Lois Shores commented on Aug 25 10 at 1:57 amI do not have any young kids, but when it’s hot like today I hate to cook and love to get out of the house
Tari Lawson commented on Aug 25 10 at 7:24 amWednesdays my son bowls after school making meal preparation a pain.
Jean F commented on Aug 25 10 at 7:52 amI think Friday nights’ off would be great, to take a deep breath and relax
DeeAnn S commented on Aug 25 10 at 8:32 amMy night off would have to be Friday. After a week of running here and there, Friday is when I sit back and say “ENOUGH already!”.
Heather S commented on Aug 25 10 at 8:46 amMondays are stressful as we are getting back in gear from the weekend
Catherine commented on Aug 25 10 at 9:12 amI need my Friday nights to decompress from the week!
EMMA L HORTON commented on Aug 25 10 at 9:15 amI WOULD LIKE TO HAVE WEDNESDAY NIGHTS OFF
Vicky Boackle commented on Aug 25 10 at 9:22 amany day with massive homework.
April commented on Aug 25 10 at 9:24 amA friday night would be good.
Janine commented on Aug 25 10 at 9:33 amright now I’m not sure of their afterschool schedule but any night we have an activity would be a great night to NOT have to cook!
Liz@HoosierHomemade commented on Aug 25 10 at 9:33 amI would love to hit Chilis on Football game nights!
Beth commented on Aug 25 10 at 10:14 amI need the nights I work off..12 hours at the hospital, I just want to have time with my little boy when I get home!!
Beth commented on Aug 25 10 at 10:14 amtweeted!! @bakedbybeth
Mary M commented on Aug 25 10 at 10:15 amWeekend nights would be great to eat out. Hubby & I have totally different ideas about weekends — I think they are to rest up and he thinks they are to rev up!
amber commented on Aug 25 10 at 10:24 amI’d love love love to go to Chili’s any day Mon-Thurs when theres work, school, AND other activities that have me running around like crazy! ;)
amber commented on Aug 25 10 at 10:25 amI tweeted also:http://twitter.com/lipstickncandy/status/22092345720
carol commented on Aug 25 10 at 10:29 amfriday night would be great
aparna commented on Aug 25 10 at 10:41 amI would love to have wednesday night off.
aparna commented on Aug 25 10 at 10:42 amI tweeted: http://twitter.com/aparnakasuganti/status/22093773663
Sharon Harmon commented on Aug 25 10 at 11:00 amSundays are the best! No sports or clubs practices, homework is done by then, and we’re all doing family activities!
Shelley Mitchell commented on Aug 25 10 at 11:18 amThis is our families favorite place to eat. There is something that everyone likes on the menu!
Sarah Hirsch commented on Aug 25 10 at 11:32 ami could use them all off! I wish we could eat out every night. :)
Christie commented on Aug 25 10 at 11:44 amI would choose to have Friday nights off! It’s the end of the week and everyone needs a break!
Linda commented on Aug 25 10 at 12:06 pmA night when we have sports.
Debra F commented on Aug 25 10 at 1:28 pmI teach, so we always seem to have our back to school night in the same week as my kids have theirs. I haven’t checked the calendar (I’m scared to), but its really horrible when I have to be at my school and I miss my kids back to school nights. Usually they don’t fall on the same night, but it’s a week where at 3 nights in the week that I’m working all day and out until 8pm….by Friday, I need the NIGHT OFF!
Denise B. commented on Aug 25 10 at 2:13 pmWe homeschool, so we would probably just use this on any day we have to do a shopping trip to Sam’s Club; because there is a Chili’s right by it.
PAIGE CHANDLER commented on Aug 25 10 at 3:50 pmEvery night is hectic, but Sunday would be great for a night out of the kitchen.
Ellie W commented on Aug 25 10 at 4:44 pmMondays and Wednesdays I am rushed and exhausted. There are 2 different ball practices to get to.
Brent Dotson commented on Aug 25 10 at 7:00 pmWednesday night. Need rest to get over the hump
Susan Chester commented on Aug 25 10 at 7:08 pmI could use Sunday nights off. I am a student and always end up doing my homework at the last minute.
Linda Lansford commented on Aug 25 10 at 7:23 pmI could use a night off during football. To many practice sessions
Fortune commented on Aug 25 10 at 8:16 pmMonday night is very hectic.
Marcia Goss commented on Aug 25 10 at 9:25 pmI’d love to have Saturday nights off.
Marcia Goss commented on Aug 25 10 at 9:27 pm
Christine commented on Aug 25 10 at 9:41 pmlove free Fridays
Cee commented on Aug 25 10 at 9:56 pmI think the nights off are generally the ones where we have teacher nights on top of everything else. I love the open house aspect, but we seem to have them more than once a month!
Suzanne K commented on Aug 25 10 at 10:17 pmI could really use the night off when my daughter has volleyball practice after school, followed by me picking her up, rushing home to try to eat, let her shower and change and then rush back down for choir performance! Phew!
H. Walker commented on Aug 25 10 at 11:18 pmWe could use a night off when each of our 5 boys is at a different sports practice, which happens often. Chili’s take me away!
Monique Rizzo commented on Aug 26 10 at 1:40 amFriday nights. I am exhausted by than.
Thanks for the chance.
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OlyveOyl commented on Aug 26 10 at 9:15 amI will be happy to eat out any night – the time may be late but it would still be a nice break as well as have the family together to enjoy a delicious meal!
Sue E commented on Aug 26 10 at 9:47 amI would like to take Saturday off from cooking after a busy school week. We live in the country, so the Chili’s we frequent is about 45 min away. The weekend would be best so we could enjoy our meal without worrying about getting back home, doing homework, and going to bed at a reasonable hour.
Jennifer E. commented on Aug 26 10 at 9:36 pmI Would Take Off Tues When The Both Kids Have Practice Back To Back!
Mickeyfan commented on Aug 26 10 at 9:43 pmI”ll go with Wednesday. Mid-week blahs set in and I just have trouble getting motivated.
Jessica C. commented on Aug 26 10 at 11:07 pmI would say Thursday, everything is due Friday
Cynthia C commented on Aug 27 10 at 7:01 amI could use a break by Friday night.
CardioBunny commented on Aug 27 10 at 12:42 pmBoth the elementary and preschool open houses were on the same night this year. To add to the chaos, this year is the first year that the twins are in different classes. I wish I could clone myself… is there an app for that?
Lori Hart commented on Aug 27 10 at 12:58 pmI can use a night off anytime there is a game at the high school
Carolyn Gonzalez commented on Aug 27 10 at 10:42 pmAny night is a night I need off but I would say Friday because at the end of the week, we need a break
evelyn commented on Aug 27 10 at 10:45 pmI’ve never been and i’d love to go
Jean D. commented on Aug 27 10 at 10:46 pmI could use the night off the day after I teach a class until 10:45 p.m.
Thanks for a great giveaway!
Tina Rath commented on Aug 27 10 at 10:46 pmI would love to have Tuesday night off – too many meetings! I am a follower!
Jean D. commented on Aug 27 10 at 10:47 pmTweeted you!
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Tina Rath commented on Aug 27 10 at 10:52 pm
dawn holmes commented on Aug 28 10 at 12:39 amthe night they both have scouts.
Elizabeth N. commented on Aug 28 10 at 9:11 amUm, I’d like ANY night off! But I would definitely like off the nights when I just went grocery shopping – it drains me!
julieh commented on Aug 28 10 at 3:42 pmI could really use a night off on friday, after a long and exhausting week at work.
Alicia Webster commented on Aug 28 10 at 4:22 pmI need every stinkin’ night off–I’m exhausted!! My oldest just started kindergarten and just getting her to and from school each day is making me want to curl up on the couch and nap all day, but I can’t because I have a three-year-old and a two-year-old also. (and they don’t nap!)
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Lauren commented on Aug 28 10 at 8:30 pmI would love to have a Thursday night off. I’m in class and seriously, that is my really long day. Sadly, I have meetings and class every thursday all day long.
Charles Opperman commented on Aug 28 10 at 8:34 pmWeekend is relaxing time.
joni commented on Aug 28 10 at 9:07 pmEverynight–I work the graveyard shift so everyday is hard for me no matter what function is going on.
Jennifer Short commented on Aug 28 10 at 10:56 pmFestival fund raising days at school are always crazy!
Beverly commented on Aug 28 10 at 11:08 pmI think I would have to say Sunday night because everyone is getting ready for the new week.
wcc commented on Aug 29 10 at 2:46 amI must have my weekends to unwind and relax. Thanks so much for the chance! :)
wcc commented on Aug 29 10 at 2:46 amI tweeted: http://twitter.com/whitechocolatec/statuses/22418287851
reallycool31 commented on Aug 29 10 at 11:22 amAny night would be great but Wednesday would work perfectly, being the middle of the week. Don’t they always seem to schedule meetings that night though ??
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Katie R commented on Aug 29 10 at 11:24 amI could use Thursdays off because I have to work and have night school.
shaina commented on Aug 29 10 at 1:20 pmI have a 2nd grader and 2 kindergartners starting next Wednesday. One of my kindergartners is extremely allergic to nuts and the constant worry is exhausting. I will get up with them, make sure the pokey one finishes his breakfast on time and hope they don’t miss the bus. Then it’s my part time job for the afternoon. My husband works 2nd shift so I’m home at night with the children. I’m tired!
TAMARA SEELEY commented on Aug 29 10 at 1:33 pmI could rally use Thursay nights off. I am so exhausted by Thursday evenings and ready for somone else to wash the dihes:)
Darcy commented on Aug 29 10 at 1:39 pmMy family needs a night out. My husband works a lot and my one son goes to school. So they never get to see each other except for a little bit in the morning before my son goes to school and sometimes when he gets home from work. I would love to be able to sit down as a family and have a great meal. We would be able to catch up on things thats been going on. I also tweeted…
Mia J. commented on Aug 29 10 at 1:49 pmI could use a night off when there is a soccer game, teachers meeting and PTA all on the same night.
Kelly commented on Aug 29 10 at 2:19 pmI love to eat out on Saturday. There is no time to cook between games, parties, cleaning and running errands.
Michelle commented on Aug 29 10 at 3:50 pmI would really love a Saturday off. The week is so busy with dinner and kid stuff.
judy commented on Aug 29 10 at 4:04 pmAny night my kids have soccer practice! It would be nice to not have to think about trying to squeeze in making dinner too.
Shannon commented on Aug 29 10 at 4:26 pmthe weekends!!! and I really love Chilis!!!! so good!
Terre Neesham commented on Aug 29 10 at 5:08 pmI could have used this when I was working full time and it seemed like I was just busting my butt to get to anything that the school and my kids had going on. I hated being a single Mom and trying to work 60 hours a week and get to parent teacher conferences, Girl and Boy Scout meetings, soccer practices and such.
Now that I am a SAHM it seems I still don’t get much of a break. I feel like we put too much on ourselves and I limited my kids to one activity at a time! I would love to have this now for Football nights when my son has a game, even if it was only night it would be a dream.
Constance Zimmer commented on Aug 29 10 at 5:29 pmYou hit the nail right on the head, sister! We have a conference for the 4th grader tomorrow @ 4:15, then football practice. Plus, since this is a 2nd marriage w/5 children between us that sre in 3 different schools… 2 traditional and 1 year round… it is chaos! So, give me ANY night off… I’m not picky!
Nikki C commented on Aug 29 10 at 5:58 pmI can always use a night off on fridays! After school is over and work is too! Plus it helps start out a great weekend!
landele commented on Aug 29 10 at 6:07 pmI could use the weekends off. That’s when I have to work and I want to be with the kids.
Peter G commented on Aug 29 10 at 6:17 pmSigning the kids up for sports and waiting while they practice. I could use a night out after this.
Nancye Davis commented on Aug 29 10 at 6:38 pmCan I get every night of the week off?? No, really, Monday nights are busy with girl scouts, gymnastics, meetings, and homework, of course! I have to say that I like Friday nights the best!!
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Sheila Hickmon commented on Aug 29 10 at 6:55 pmI’d love a Friday night off, after all week of cooking and what not then we have cheer practice on Fridays!
Thanks for the chance!
Sheila Hickmon commented on Aug 29 10 at 6:55 pmTweet Tweet!
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Lee Broom commented on Aug 29 10 at 7:08 pmI like eating out on Friday night, after a long week and just want to relax…preferrably date night with my hubby. Thanks for the giveaway.
paulie strouth commented on Aug 29 10 at 7:23 pmMy husband and I are both disabled/retired and any day of the week would be fine. We have a Cilili’s only a mile away. Would be nice to celebrate our 38th wedding anniversary there.
tamatha commented on Aug 29 10 at 7:24 pmSundays are my day to kick back & try to recharge so that would be great to go out & eat then.
Aleksandra commented on Aug 29 10 at 8:20 pmMy daughter’s not ins chool but she is in daycare. it’s tough to go back after a week’s vacation.
Daniel M commented on Aug 29 10 at 8:35 pmfriday, to recover from the week
Kate commented on Aug 29 10 at 8:55 pmThursday. I know I have only one more day left but sometimes its the “I can’t take it anymore!!”
Sharon A commented on Aug 29 10 at 9:04 pmFriday nights are our I don’t want to cook night. Working 40 hours, extra curricular stuff and by then I’ve had it.
Claudia commented on Aug 29 10 at 9:46 pmOn Friday’s. After working full time and managing a different schedule for both of my daughters and getting everything done on time, we can really use some time together to just relax as a family.
Heidi Mc commented on Aug 29 10 at 9:51 pmThursday nights are always tough nights after a long tough day. What a fun treat that would be!
Kerry commented on Aug 29 10 at 10:40 pmThursdays! We have football, dance and swimming on Thursdays.
Kathleen Dudzik commented on Aug 29 10 at 10:42 pmMonday nights. It’s hard getting back after the weekend. One child needs to be dropped off at school @ 7:50 and picked up @ 2:35. The other one needs to be dropped off @ 8:50 and picked up @ 3:35. Plus we have a new addition to the family.
Michelle commented on Aug 29 10 at 11:55 pmThe night before school. Getting backpacks all ready to go.
susitravl commented on Aug 30 10 at 12:09 amWhen both teens have music activities and one or both also have to rush to work afterwards…..hectic!
Paulette commented on Aug 30 10 at 1:40 amNights when the baby has cried all day and my husband is working late!
Caramel Cutie commented on Aug 30 10 at 1:53 amWednesday night for me.
megaland commented on Aug 30 10 at 2:36 amI would love it for the weekends, so i can enjoy my time relaxing!
megaland commented on Aug 30 10 at 2:37 amI RT!
Kristi C commented on Aug 30 10 at 6:30 amThe nights we could use off the most are the nights my oldest has away soccer games and the middle child has dance. Feels like we live on the road.
Carol F commented on Aug 30 10 at 9:10 amI work nights 7pm to 7am so any night that I have to work after running the kids to practice and picking them up from school would be a great night if I didn’t have to cook something before I went to work.
Katrina commented on Aug 30 10 at 10:50 amwould love friday mights off….the husbands has to work late
Leslie Price commented on Aug 30 10 at 11:57 amI need a break on Monday nights. I just don’t get back into the weekday swing of things very easily!
ABBY commented on Aug 30 10 at 12:27 pmThursday nights. Too many activites Monday – Wednesday.
Christa commented on Aug 30 10 at 12:49 pmI would love Wednesday night off. It’s the middle of the week and one of the only nights everybody can sit down together and enjoy an evening meal. The other nights it’s either practice, meetings or ball games.
Linda @ My Trendy Tykes commented on Aug 30 10 at 2:01 pmWednesdays for sure….That has always been a rough day. I guess since it’s in the middle of the week plus we have so many activities during that day.
Jennifer M commented on Aug 30 10 at 2:07 pmBallet lesson/community board meeting/Mom works late combination nights…aka every Wednesday!
Charla @ Healthy Home Blog commented on Aug 30 10 at 2:35 pmI would love to treat my family to a night out some Friday when our son comes home from college and I’ve been substitute teaching all week and am too tired to cook! :)
Melodic Mom commented on Aug 30 10 at 2:36 pmSaturdays, when I have an 18-month old and my husband home all day. haha.
Jenn S. commented on Aug 30 10 at 2:42 pmMondays…so busy with girl scouts, soccer and Cello lessons. Could use a break.
tess commented on Aug 30 10 at 2:50 pmwhen my kids do their homework all week- i like to take them out on the weekends
Paula Hafner commented on Aug 30 10 at 3:26 pmWe homeschool but it can still get hectic with 4 kids. On Thursday nights, my husband and I, run a Bible club for kids. We have to leave the house by 6:15. The phone is usually ringing off the hook, kids are knocking on our door wanting a ride, and all the while, I’m trying to feed everyone.
Joy Bennett commented on Aug 30 10 at 4:57 pmI would like a night off when we have football games on Thursday night.
Marc commented on Aug 30 10 at 6:18 pmOh what it would be to have a night off! On rare occasions they will go to their grandma’s overnight on a Saturday so that is my pick of day.
Kimberly commented on Aug 30 10 at 6:31 pmI like to have a night off from cooking on Friday to celebrate that we made it through the week.
Thanks for the chance to win!
Valeen N commented on Aug 30 10 at 6:37 pmOn Tuesdays when the kids are all going in different directions and so are we! It’s almost impossible to get everyone where they need to go and on time!
Katie Murray commented on Aug 30 10 at 6:41 pmFriday, best night of the week to eat out becuase you are tired of running around all week.
Karen Gonyea commented on Aug 30 10 at 8:23 pmWe use Friday nights as our night out – we always take the kids to dinner and Chili’s is one of their favs :)
Julie M commented on Aug 30 10 at 9:14 pmThe nights that I have to work overtime and don’t get off until I have only 10 minutes to get the kids to Scouts or a PTA meeting.
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Erin T commented on Aug 30 10 at 10:01 pmSunday is when everyone in our family gets together
Angela Winesburg commented on Aug 30 10 at 10:26 pmFriday would be great, thanks for the chance!
Angela Winesburg commented on Aug 30 10 at 10:27 pm
Louis commented on Aug 30 10 at 10:59 pmfridays – after a weeks long of cooking
Louis commented on Aug 30 10 at 11:00 pmhere is my tweet
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Carolsue commented on Aug 30 10 at 11:12 pmI think it’s Friday — things start to catch up with me by then and I need a break!
Barb Koslowski commented on Aug 30 10 at 11:53 pmWe could use a break every night of the week but Monday’s seem to be the worse because the weekend is over and it’s time to get back to business.
Iliana Blair commented on Aug 31 10 at 12:09 amdefinitely the weekends love to relax then and take the time to enjoy a meal at Chili’s
Iliana Blair commented on Aug 31 10 at 12:13 am
Jaclyn Reynolds commented on Aug 31 10 at 12:36 amAny day where there are drs appointment on top of school, homework, and regular errands. Just too much going on!
J M commented on Aug 31 10 at 12:40 amAny evening of teacher free cooking is best for us!!
Opal Baker commented on Aug 31 10 at 1:12 amFridays is the last day of a full school week and the day that everything piles up,like snow pushed up on the sidewalk.And everyone wants something different to eat on Friday.I am so confused.
Lauren commented on Aug 31 10 at 1:25 amI’d like my Sunday nights to be my nights off!
Michael commented on Aug 31 10 at 2:39 amWith triplets, Monday through Friday are the nights of the back-to-school season we could really use to have off! :)
danielle commented on Aug 31 10 at 4:58 amI home school and work full time. Mondays are tough, we could all use a night off then.
Crystal F commented on Aug 31 10 at 10:33 amI have 2 girls playing softball so we are on a field 6 days a week most weeks. I could use a meal out on any of those nights. lol Thanks for the giveaway!
Happi shopr commented on Aug 31 10 at 10:58 amfriday nights – football season
Shawn commented on Aug 31 10 at 11:33 amIt would definitely be a Friday night after the hectic week is over.
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Tracey Byram commented on Aug 31 10 at 1:11 pmI need a break on Mondays because they are so hectic.
Amy Delong commented on Aug 31 10 at 1:24 pm2 kids and 2 different football times
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Marjorie Whitney commented on Aug 31 10 at 1:32 pmFor us it’s the nights my grandson has games and his mom is working and I also have to deal with elderly relations. Easiest to please everyone with a dinner out.
Jill Myrick commented on Aug 31 10 at 2:02 pmFor us it is usually Monday nights.
After the weekend no one wants to get up and going on Monday morning. And it usually carries into the afternoon after everyone gets home from work and school.
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Randy Bailey commented on Aug 31 10 at 2:12 pmMonday night would be great for eating out. MONDAYS!! With 4 kids and lots of homework that night, the Chili’s GC would be a big help on any Mon. night…so thanks for the chance to win it!!
Randy Bailey commented on Aug 31 10 at 2:17 pmI tweeted this giveaway
Debbie commented on Aug 31 10 at 2:22 pmI could use it on the nights when there is a math test the next day.
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Brandy Byrne commented on Aug 31 10 at 2:35 pmI could use a break by Friday night. We have 5 kids in 3 different schools and when I help them with homework all week I’m exhausted!
Theresa commented on Aug 31 10 at 2:58 pmWednesdays! Everything seems to pile up during the middle of the week.
kimo commented on Aug 31 10 at 3:04 pmI’d like to take friday off because it is always a long week up till then.
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Laura commented on Aug 31 10 at 3:17 pmI could really use Tuesday nights off – the kids have sports practice and my husband works late
katie commented on Aug 31 10 at 3:19 pmI’d like Sundays off before the hectic work week!
Heather McDonough commented on Aug 31 10 at 4:23 pmMy son is doing t-ball this Fall, so any night he has practice it would be helpful to have the night off from cooking dinner.
Melinda commented on Aug 31 10 at 4:57 pmwednesdays are rough
Shopping chic commented on Aug 31 10 at 5:01 pmMONDAYS
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Linda commented on Aug 31 10 at 5:02 pmTuesday nights – b/c of small group
blue girl commented on Aug 31 10 at 5:03 pmI need a break by Thursdays
Katy V commented on Aug 31 10 at 5:12 pmI could really use Monday evenings off! I have class till 9, and then another one at 8 am.
Katy V commented on Aug 31 10 at 5:12 pm
Jennifer Jozwiak commented on Aug 31 10 at 5:30 pmmondays, we need help that night.
Julie L commented on Aug 31 10 at 5:53 pmWednesdays is my pick-a lot of school functions are scheduled for Wednesday night like choir,etc.
Pamela S commented on Aug 31 10 at 6:10 pmI’d like tues off. My son has boy scouts and has husband has a late mtg so it’s a harried night. Thanks.
Holly C. commented on Aug 31 10 at 6:57 pmI really love to have a night off on the weekend!
jackie commented on Aug 31 10 at 6:59 pmevery night
Gloria Mckellar commented on Aug 31 10 at 6:59 pmI could use Friday nights off after the week of running around with kids and school.
amy d commented on Aug 31 10 at 7:05 pmwednesday
Joanne Schultz commented on Aug 31 10 at 7:08 pmWe really like going for their bottomless soup & salad lunch, with chips and salsa! Gotta go before 3 though, to get the cheaper price!! So, we have an early dinner once in a while at Chili’s!! Their soups really fill you up, and we all enjoy them and the variety of salad dressings!
Thanks for the giveaway!
Sarah commented on Aug 31 10 at 7:24 pmOn the days when my husband (a teacher) stays late grading papers and the kids won’t give me a moment’s peace to make dinner, I could use a break.
Ed Nemmers commented on Aug 31 10 at 7:42 pmWednesday and the three days before and after!
Stephanie commented on Aug 31 10 at 7:51 pmI would love Wednesday off because mid week is when I need a little refueling.
dddiva commented on Aug 31 10 at 7:59 pmAhh any night would be a good night but esp when we have quizbowl, fccla, play practice and work
dddiva commented on Aug 31 10 at 8:01 pm
Ken commented on Aug 31 10 at 9:07 pmFriday night after a long week of work.
Roxann commented on Aug 31 10 at 10:06 pmMy son is a Senior so any night where we have to travel to college campuses is a good night off from cooking.
Janna Johnson commented on Aug 31 10 at 10:37 pmWe always need the night off on football fridays!
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Geoff K commented on Aug 31 10 at 10:37 pmFor me it has to be Friday nights, when there are always competing activities ending at different times – school dances, football games, dance rehearsal, etc. – which really are exhausting when I’m already tired from a long week!
Chrysa commented on Aug 31 10 at 10:38 pmI need a break on the weekend to unwind!
Geoff K commented on Aug 31 10 at 10:38 pm
Susan Smith commented on Aug 31 10 at 10:41 pmI’d use this on the nights that my children have school activities.
Susan Smith commented on Aug 31 10 at 10:41 pm
Gianna commented on Aug 31 10 at 11:34 pmWhen all the kids have way too many activities on the same day.
Lori Z. commented on Aug 31 10 at 11:43 pmAm I horrible for wanting to say all of them? I haven’t hit my stride yet with being my son’s only playmate while my daughter is in morning preschool and then being her confidant while he’s taking afternoon nap. They are always bouncing off the walls!
Erica C. commented on Aug 31 10 at 11:46 pmI could always use help getting over Wednesdays…the middle of the week is awful!
kim parrott commented on Aug 31 10 at 11:52 pmI would have to choose Wednesday – by mid week I am whipped and could use a break!
Susan Billie Taylor commented on Sep 01 10 at 12:58 amBy Friday night I have cooked and cleaned up the kitchen enough. I’d love a night out at Chilis.
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