Girl's Night Out, #Applebees and a Giveaway

 

It is so nice to take time out to catch up with friends. Applebee's has a fun motto right now -Life is Better Shared!

This week, I took three friends out for a girls' night. After a long work day, I was thrilled to sit down and relax with three sweet friends from church.

The four of us sing in our praise band together. We are all in a similar season of life -- we all work outside the home and are just a little tired.

We keep up through blogs and Facebook and Twitter, but it was so good to sit down face to face and just talk. Usually when we see each other face to face we are practicing and singing. We don't have the chance to just really visit with each other and listen to each other. It was great just to be able to talk and talk.

And though Applebee's values face time with your friends, they also know the importance of staying connected day-to-day. Find and connect with them on Twitter, Pinterest, YouTube and Tumblr.

There were plenty of menu choices for each of us. We all shared the Spinach Artichoke Dip and I had the Fiesta Chicken - Yum! We may have chosen something from the menu below as well.  

Between the four of us we celebrated passing the CGRN exam, new job titles and opportunities and an upcoming bridal show event.

We don't always make time to celebrate each other, but I am so glad that we did.

On my drive home, I felt energized and refreshed. I called Brian to thank him and tell him how nice it was to spend some time with friends. These ladies know how to lift me up. They make me feel beautiful and smart. Encouragement that we all need.

Next time, I will not let as much time pass between girls' nights! We are trying to make a habit of doing something...anything...at least once per month.

Do you have friends that lift you up? Make some time for them - face to face!

Guess what?! Applebees wants to help make this a possibility for you! They want to give you a $150 gift card. Isn't that amazing? Amazing!

All you have to do to be entered for a chance to win is answer this question in the comments:

"When's the last time you had a girl's night out?"

Rules:

 No duplicate comments.

 You may receive (2) total entries by selecting from the following entry methods:

 a) Leave a comment in response to the sweepstakes prompt on this post

b) Tweet about this promotion and leave the URL to that tweet in a comment on this post

c) Blog about this promotion and leave the URL to that post in a comment on this post

d) For those with no Twitter or blog, read the official rules to learn about an alternate form of entry.

This giveaway is open to US Residents age 18 or older. Winners will be selected via random draw, and will be notified by e-mail. You have 72 hours to get back to me, otherwise a new winner will be selected.

The Official Rules are available here.

This sweepstakes runs from 7/16/12 – 8/3/12.

Be sure to visit the Applebee's brand page on BlogHer.com where you can read other bloggers’ reviews and find more chances to win!

 

It is so nice to take time out to catch up with friends. Applebee's has a fun motto right now -Life is Better Shared!

This week, I took three friends out for a girls' night. After a long work day, I was thrilled to sit down and relax with three sweet friends from church.

The four of us sing in our praise band together. We are all in a similar season of life -- we all work outside the home and are just a little tired.

We keep up through blogs and Facebook and Twitter, but it was so good to sit down face to face and just talk. Usually when we see each other face to face we are practicing and singing. We don't have the chance to just really visit with each other and listen to each other. It was great just to be able to talk and talk.

And though Applebee's values face time with your friends, they also know the importance of staying connected day-to-day. Find and connect with them on Twitter, Pinterest, YouTube and Tumblr.

There were plenty of menu choices for each of us. We all shared the Spinach Artichoke Dip and I had the Fiesta Chicken - Yum! We may have chosen something from the menu below as well.  

Between the four of us we celebrated passing the CGRN exam, new job titles and opportunities and an upcoming bridal show event.

We don't always make time to celebrate each other, but I am so glad that we did.

On my drive home, I felt energized and refreshed. I called Brian to thank him and tell him how nice it was to spend some time with friends. These ladies know how to lift me up. They make me feel beautiful and smart. Encouragement that we all need.

Next time, I will not let as much time pass between girls' nights! We are trying to make a habit of doing something...anything...at least once per month.

Do you have friends that lift you up? Make some time for them - face to face!

Guess what?! Applebees wants to help make this a possibility for you! They want to give you a $150 gift card. Isn't that amazing? Amazing!

All you have to do to be entered for a chance to win is answer this question in the comments:

"When's the last time you had a girl's night out?"

Rules:

 No duplicate comments.

 You may receive (2) total entries by selecting from the following entry methods:

 a) Leave a comment in response to the sweepstakes prompt on this post

b) Tweet about this promotion and leave the URL to that tweet in a comment on this post

c) Blog about this promotion and leave the URL to that post in a comment on this post

d) For those with no Twitter or blog, read the official rules to learn about an alternate form of entry.

This giveaway is open to US Residents age 18 or older. Winners will be selected via random draw, and will be notified by e-mail. You have 72 hours to get back to me, otherwise a new winner will be selected.

The Official Rules are available here.

This sweepstakes runs from 7/16/12 – 8/3/12.

Be sure to visit the Applebee's brand page on BlogHer.com where you can read other bloggers’ reviews and find more chances to win!

Comments

[Debra F]

tweeted
https://twitter.com/fairydancer35/status/231455882876174338

[Debra F]

I’m a working mom, so I cherish the time I get away from home with the girls…..often we just stay in at someone’s house, but I think it would be great to be able to go out and have other people prepare and clean for once!!!It's been a while since our last time, and we are due!

[Erica Best]

https://twitter.com/purplelover04/status/231443892900339712

[Erica Best]

june or may of this year.

[Laurajj Jacobson]

I also tweeted
https://twitter.com/Ilovemybeagle2/status/231241642429014016
landfjacobson @ charter.net

[Laurajj Jacobson]

OH wow! Last girls night out for me was about 10 years ago before I had my first back surgery. I dont get out often anymore, but it sure is needed!
landfjacobson @ charter.net

[Nicole Larsen]

tweeted https://twitter.com/pittsy82/status/231223184521846784

[Nicole Larsen]

The last time was WELL over a year ago!

[Terri P]

My last girls night out was about three years ago -- and log over-due for another.

Terri P
pr4gatheringroses AT gmail DOT com

[anash]

Tweeted:
https://twitter.com/anashct3/status/231193736384749568
Thanks for the chance to win!
email: anashct1 [at] yahoo [dot] com

[anash]

i havent had a girls night without the kids in 6 years, yes, correct 6 years...i would sure love to have another...Thanks for a super giveaway!

[Jill L]

Tweeted http://twitter.com/chipdip2010/status/231190732516495360

[Jill L]

It been a few years since I had an evening out with friends. Went camping a few weeks ago with a couple families and had time around the fire with the ladies after the kids went to sleep. Not quite the same.

[ewhatley]

It's been way too long since we had a girls' night out - we need to work on that.

[angie lilly]

I tweeted here: https://twitter.com/MsTofuFairy/status/231129832484896768

[angie lilly]

Because I feel that having nights out without my partner are bad on relationships, I have not had a "girls night out" since before I was married, in August 1993! Don't miss them either! LOL

[Candace]

2 weeks ago I had a girls weekend at the beach

[Nancy]

I can't remember when my last girl's night out was - too long ago!

[1955nurse]

It's been so long since I've HAD a Girl's night out, I can't remember when it WAS!!! ((1955nursehjc4me(at)myway(dot)com)) Thanks for the chance....

[Nikki Lynn Hanna]

My last girl's night out would be about 4 years ago, right before I got married. I moved away from where my best friend lives and get to see her very rarely now

greenday14fan@yahoo.com

[Robin @ tansydolls.blogspot.com]

Its been a while...in fact I don't remember when. Over 6 years ago...probably.

[Heather Abbe]

I shared this giveaway on my blog here: http://awesomebloggiveaways.blogspot.com/2012/08/150-gift-card-to-applebees-82.html

My blog URL: http://awesomebloggiveaways.blogspot.com/

My Name: Heather Abbe
My Email: abbegirl1977 at gmail dot com

[Heather Abbe]

I tweeted this post here: https://twitter.com/abbegiveaway/status/230932510278819841

My Twitter Name: @abbegiveaway

My Name: Heather Abbe
My Email: abbegirl1977 at gmail dot com

[Heather Abbe]

I think it's been at least 5 years (wow!)

My Name: Heather Abbe
My Email: abbegirl1977 at gmail dot com

[Debbie C]

@chrisdeglen Tweeted -

twitter.com/chrisdeglen/status/230928695941013504

chrisdeglen(at)gmail(dot)com

[Debbie C]

My last girl's night out was several months ago. I am way overdue and need one now.
chrisdeglen(at)gmail(dot)com

[Sarah Walker]

My last girl's night out was last month when Magic Mike went in theaters. We all went and saw it together.

sreis1987@gmail.com

[Angela Cisco]

I honestly cannot remember it has been at least a year.

[Rae Higgins]

Tueday afternoon, July 31st

[Donna K]

i tweeted:
https://twitter.com/donnak4/status/230891491986395137

[Donna K]

It has been several years since I had a girl's night out.

[Amanda Hoffman]

last time was when i was pregnant now im always with my baby never with friends
amandahoffman35@yahoo.com

[Jodi D.]

I tweeted.

https://twitter.com/tjdawson18/status/230874510457442305

[Jodi D.]

My last Girls' night out was last Christmas with my old roommates from college. With three kids 5 and under it is hard to get out! I'd love to win this!!!

[Tabathia B]

tweet
https://twitter.com/ChelleB36/status/230869106172256256
tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com

[Tabathia B]

In over several years
tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com

[Carol W]

Hmmmm girls night out, would a night out with my daughters two weeks ago count. I think i went out with my girlfriends about three months ago. thank
carolwegs at gmail dot com

[Mel]

Last time I had a night out with the girls was... wait... what year is this? LOL So its been a while, darn kids spoiled all my fun :P melgiveaviews at gmail dot com

[Molly W.]

I had a girls night out in Feb. We had a party for my now sister in law.

[Lim]

I sorta had one a few weeks ago. It was two hours of me and one friend.

[Tina]

tweeted message.
https://twitter.com/mahnrafjtb/status/230816326606802944

[Tina]

Last girls night out I had was probably about 8 years ago..maybe longer.

[Laura Ari]

We had a girls night out last month. There's nothing better to lift the spirits!

arifamily@comcast.net

[Mari]

https://twitter.com/LuckyDuckyToo/status/230799766458597376

runningmatey at hotmail dot com

[Mari]

I had a girls night out two weeks ago, we went out for dinner and drinks.
runningmatey at hotmail dot com

[Rebecca Shockley]

Tweet
https://twitter.com/mngirlinssp/status/230777293788815360

[Rebecca Shockley]

I think it was in January, I went out to dinner with a friend
rjwashington2000@yahoo.com

[michelle colon]

a few weeks ago we went out for pizza!!!!

[sarah t]

it has been about 3 years since i've had a girls night out

[Brittany Boardley Renaldi]

I tweeted: https://twitter.com/britibee/status/230742285195804673