IHOP offers free shortstack of pancakes and encourages guests to donate to Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals

Fluffy, steaming hot, melted butter, warm syrup … ahhhhh, Pancakes!

Whether you enjoy them in the morning, at noon or at night, this delicious “breakfast” meal can satisfy any time of day. And, you soon will have a chance to fill your stomach and warm your heart at the same time.

Participating IHOP restaurants will be offering a free short stack of buttermilk pancakes from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Feb. 5.

Instead of charging customers for the flapjacks, IHOP is asking patrons to leave a donation for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals programs at Children’s Hospital Foundation.

To learn more about “National Pancake Day,” find a participating IHOP or to donate online, visit http://www.ihoppancakeday.com/.

– Linda Lynn
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Just in time for Halloween, you can win a KIDZ BOP Halloween Hits CD!

The “Truly Terrifying Tracklist” includes “Thriller,” “Ghostbusters,” “Monster Mash” and more.

“Witch Doctor” will help your kids get their silly on, and “I Want Candy” is so appropriate for when they dump out their candy on the living room floor.

If you would like a chance at winning a free copy of this CD, just email me at LLynn@opubco.com, and I will draw a name at random on Oct. 24.

Please include your name and mailing address, as well as a contact phone number.

–Linda Lynn

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The little ballerina doll arrived in a sheer pink drawstring bag. So cute!

With a hand-painted face and standing at about 4 inches tall, “Buttercup” was adorable. A tiny bow attached to a rick-a-rack headband nestled in her blond hair, pink Mary Jane shoes, white leggings, a pink dance dress secured with a pink ribbon … ready for little hands to begin playing and imagining a world of tutus.

Once Upon A Treehouse includes handmade traditional wooden dolls and accessories. Sisters, “Mommies” and business owners Lori Schoeneman and Tara Schoeneman-Brown use natural materials – wool, cotton and wood – to create these charming character dolls as well as dollhouses, furniture, clothing and accessories.

When the sisters were young, they played with a wooden dollhouse built by their grandfather. As they had their own families, they wanted to start a company that would provide the same inspiration for imagination they had been given as children.

So, Once Upon A Treehouse was born in 2011 with a variety of doll-related products.

But, it’s not just the gift you give your child that can make you feel good about buying a doll from Once Upon A Treehouse.

Through their “Fairy DollMother Program,” for every doll bought, another doll is given to a child in need. Go here to read more about this program.

If you would like to win “Buttercup” for your child, grandchild or another child in your life, simply email me at LLynn@opubco.com with the name of your favorite doll or toy from your childhood. Please provide your name, contact information and your mailing address. The winner will be selected randomly, so it doesn’t matter which toy was your favorite. Deadline for entry is Oct. 22, 2012.

I had many dolls I liked – Thumbelina, Skipper, Barbie — but one of my most favorite was my Raggedy Ann doll handmade by my older sister, Betty. Raggedy Ann and I enjoyed many adventures through the years.

Your child might be able to enjoy the Once Upon A Treehouse doll soon and start their own adventures in make-believe.

– Linda Lynn

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Both were the winners of the Harkins Theatres Summer Movie Fun 4-pack voucher giveaway.

They’re in for some “movie fun” this summer!

–Linda Lynn

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If you’re looking for a way to make your kids smile this summer, just tell them you’re taking them to the movies.  

Children can go to the movies for less than $1 per movie during Harkins Summer Movie Fun program, which begins the week of June 4.

Harkins Theatres in Bricktown is offering a different movie each week for 10 weeks, and each movie is less than $1 if a season pass is bought for $5.

The following movies will be shown at 9:45 a.m. during the 10-week event:

Happy Feet Two

Dr. Seuss’ Horton Hears a Who!

Alvin and the Chipmunks Chipwrecked

Rio

Kung Fu Panda 2

Mr. Popper’s Penguins

Puss in Boots

The Smurfs

Arthur Christmas

Hotel for Dogs

Locally, two lucky families also have a chance to win four vouchers that will get them into the movies once a week for free throughout the summer program.

So, if you live near Oklahoma City, send an email to LLYNN@OPUBCO.COM and place SUMMER MOVIE FUN in the subject line. Please include your name, contact information and mailing address.

Two winners will be chosen soon, so enter now!

Families will need to select a specific day of the week to attend the movies when they go to redeem their vouchers.

If you don’t win, you can still buy tickets at Harkins Theatre in Bricktown. Summer Movie Fun season passes are $5 per person or $2 per individual ticket. 

–Linda Lynn

LLynn@opubco.com

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Because you deserve it, Moms!

Crabtree & Evelyn is partnering with The Oklahoman’s Hiccups parenting blog to give away a vanity case filled with products that will pamper one lucky mom.

To enter, simply send me an email about why a special mom …. or you … deserves to enjoy this beautiful giftset.

Place Mother’s Day in the subject line, and please include your contact information and mailing address.

Here’s more information about the gift, the La Source Vanity Case, described by promoters of this product:

This double-zippered case features an ocean blue print and opens to reveal five La Source favourites for velvety soft skin. Our revitalising La Source therapies for the body and hands are blended with restorative mineral salts and nutrient-rich seaweeds. Fragranced with a crisp, clean scent reminiscent of fresh sea air.

La Source Vanity Case Contains:

• La Source Relaxing Body Wash (250mL)
• La Source Triple-Milled Soap (100g)
• La Source Relaxing Body Lotion (250 mL)
• La Source Hand Recovery (100g)
• La Source Hand Therapy (100g)

 Mother’s Day is only a few days away, so enter today!

For more information about Crabtree & Evelyn products visit this website.

~Linda Lynn

LLynn@opubco.com

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