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Chili’s Shout Out to Eat Out- Review & $50 Gift Card Giveaway

Some nights I  don’t want to cook,  and if I’m forced to—it usually winds up to be a disaster!  The funny thing is I forget all the bad meals I have made in the past, but if you ask my husband he can remember EVERY ONE of them.  I made him cinnamon carrots (17 years ago) and he reminds me to this day to never do it again. The truth is,  I need a break once and a while from the kitchen and if I don’t get it—strange things might end up on his plate.

Hubby was just as happy as I was when he found out Chili’s Grill & Bar wanted me to review their new menu.  We both needed a break from my cooking and their freshly prepared menu looked great.  Chili’s even brought back some old favorites such as the “Rojo Burger” that has been missing from the menu for almost 10 years.  The  Rojo is topped with cheddar cheese and a rich smoky hickory sauce.  Yummy!  All their  “Big Mouth Burgers” are made with 100 percent USDA Choice beef and grilled to perfection.  Your never going to get a frozen processed  meat patty at Chili’s!

We packed up the kiddos and headed off to Chili’s for a family night out.  I couldn’t wait to get there, since I have eaten at the restaurant several times before and enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere plus delicious food.  All of us were hungry bears and just wanted to sink our teeth into something tasty.

The new menu looked awesome and it was hard to choose from all the mouthwatering  entrees.    First thing we ordered was the  “Bottomless Tostada Chips” served with their house made salsa.  This kept us busy and satisfied while we waited for our meals to arrive.  The chips were crisp and perfect for dipping.

As we ate our appetizer,  Hubby decided to steal little man’s crayons and do a bit of coloring .  As you can see my son was not amused and wanted his crayons back.

After a few sips of ice cold Coke—all was forgiven and he was happy again.  He  rarely ever gets soda at home,  so this was an extra special treat for him.

Here comes the delectable meals!

No huge surprise,  my husband decided to order the “Ultimate Stacked Burger.”   WOW was this thing ever HUGE!  It consisted of two Big Mouth Burger patties stacked high and covered with melted American cheese, mayo, applewood smoked bacon, pickles, lettuce, tomato and crispy onion strings. Plus,  it was served with a generous size side of french fries. I honestly did not think he was going to be able to finish all of it, but he proved me wrong and demolished the monstrous creation!  He said it was just to good to stop. This burger meal is every meat and potato loving man’s dream!  He couldn’t move much after eating it and I thought I was going to have to carry him to the car.  Check it out!

I decided to try one of their fresh and hand tossed salads.  The “Quesadilla Explosion Salad” was a combination of grilled chicken, cheese, corn relish, cilantro, tortillas strips and citrus-balsamic dressing served over a bed of lettuce with cheese quesadillas on the side.  The flavor mix was incredible and I will definitely be ordering it again on my next visit.

My daughter also ordered a freshly prepared salad and decided on the “Caribbean Salad” with grilled shrimp.  Chili’s went all out when they created this spectacular entree.  The salad was made with crisp lettuce, fresh pineapple, mandarin oranges, dried cherries, green onions, cilantro, sesame seeds and honey-lime dressing and topped with scrumptious grilled shrimp.  I took a small bite to see what it tasted like and it was FANTASTIC.

My son had the “Pepper Pal’s Crispy Chicken Crispers.” He attacked the basket before I could even snap a picture!

I give Chili’s Bar & Grill 5 stars (out of 5)  for excellent service, atmosphere, the new freshly prepared menu, portion sizes, kid friendly, and delicious food.  The whole experience was superb!

If your a man reading this review—do yourself plus wife/girlfriend/significant other a favor, and give her a much needed night off in the kitchen and take her to Chili’s!  She will thank you and you will be sure to get something tasty on your plate!

Chili’s “Shout Out to Eat Out” Sweepstakes

Like I said, there are nights you just don’t feel like cooking and need to “Shout Out to Eat Out.”  Maybe you had a bad day at work, the car exploded, the kids are driving you bonkers, your in-laws are staying in the next room, or its just plain too darn hot to cook.  What ever the reason may be, Chili’s wants you to upload a short movie of yourself (:15 to :30 in length), explaining why you do not want to cook dinner tonight and would rather have dinner at Chili’s.  One winner each day until August 30th, 2010 will be selected at random to win a $50 gift card to Chili’s!  Go here to enter and shout out!

$50 Gift Card Giveaway!

I’m having my own “Shout Out To Eat Out” giveaway right here!  To enter for the chance to win a $50 Chili’s Gift Card leave me a comment explaining why you don’t want to cook dinner and need a night out at Chili’s.  Make sure its creative!

Extra Entries

1. Mention the giveaway on your own blog linking back to this post and Chili’s.  Leave an additional comment with a link to where you blogged about the giveaway. This is worth 5 extra entries.  Make sure you leave 5 separate comments. (example blogged extra entry #1, blogged extra entry #2, blogged extra entry #3, ect…)

2.Place my button on your blog and then leave an additional comment with a link to the page where you put the button. If you already have my button leave a comment letting me know you already have it.

3. Follow my blog and leave me an additional comment. ( There is a little widget on my sidebar that shows my followers. Just click follow). If you already follow leave me a comment letting me know you already do.

4. Follow @ahappihippymom, and Chili’s on Twitter. Plus tweet about the giveaway.  3 Extra Entries

5. Subscribe to my feed and leave a comment. If you already subscribe leave a comment telling me you are already a subscriber.

6. Like Chili’s on Facebook.  This is worth 2 extra entries.

7. Like ahappyhippymom on Facebook. Worth 2 extra entries

8. Enter any of my other ACTIVE giveaways.  Leave a separate comment for each one entered.

Open to US
The contest ends August 7th,  11:59 PM eastern

FTC disclosure : I was given a Chili’s  gift card for review purposes. Even though I received this card ,  the opinion I am sharing is honest and remains my own.  No further compensation was received.

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  1. Marilyn Wons says

    I do not want to cook dinner because it is summer and it is hot and I am sweating. The thought of more heat from the kitchen makes me want to pass out. I need a night out at Chili’s because I need to CHILL OUT!

  2. Nadine L says

    In the middle of a heat wave and really don’t want to cook. The idea of turning on a stove right now makes me sweat.

  4. Nadine L says

    #1 I follow you and Chili’s on Twitter (@eyzofblu63) and tweeted http://twitter.com/eyzofblu63/status/18905118379

  5. Nadine L says

    #2 I follow you and Chili’s on Twitter (@eyzofblu63) and tweeted http://twitter.com/eyzofblu63/status/18905118379

  6. Nadine L says

    #3 I follow you and Chili’s on Twitter (@eyzofblu63) and tweeted http://twitter.com/eyzofblu63/status/18905118379

  7. Fran Welch says

    I live alone and I am tired of cooking a meal and then listening to Squidge, one of my two cats, yowling incessantly for part of my supper.

  8. ALICE CHAMBERLAIN says

    Yes make three meals a day, even during the school year as the boys pwanted to bring luch from home not get what tey offer at school. Than our middle son requested Key Lime Pir for his birthday which wa July 12 during a heat wave so I did it but did it at 5am when it was cooler. So yes I would love a night out away from cooking

  9. Denise says

    I hate cooking and have a house full of picky eaters. I just had to deal with company and could sure use a night out at Chilis!

  11. Mami2jcn says

    I don’t want to cook tonight because whenever I do, I have a 10 month old hanging on my leg and it can get a little tricky to open the oven.

  18. Mami2jcn says

    I follow you and Chilis on Twitter and tweeted:

    (http://twitter.com/mami2jcn/status/18911986219)

    #1

  19. Mami2jcn says

    I follow you and Chilis on Twitter and tweeted:

    (http://twitter.com/mami2jcn/status/18911986219)

    #2

  20. Mami2jcn says

    I follow you and Chilis on Twitter and tweeted:

    (http://twitter.com/mami2jcn/status/18911986219)

    #3

  21. Amber G says

    I don’t want to cook dinner toniht because I burned my hand and I hate washing dishes!

  26. Amber G says

    I added you as a friend on Facebook as Amanda Moore #2 – please accept my request!

  27. Katy says

    I need a break because I work full time & I am tired, also I love chili’s!!!

  29. Katy says

    Follow you both on twitter @kitkat234 & tweeted:
    http://twitter.com/kitkat234/status/18916093858

  30. Katy says

    Follow you both on twitter @kitkat234 & tweeted:2
    http://twitter.com/kitkat234/status/18916093858

  31. Katy says

    Follow you both on twitter @kitkat234 & tweeted:3
    http://twitter.com/kitkat234/status/18916093858

  37. Suburban Prep says

    When it is this hot I have absolutely no desire to turn on the oven and heat up the house anymore than it is. While I do not mind cooking dinner it is also the clean up that I really do not care for either.

  38. courtney says

    because i’m sick of the kids complaining about my cooking! help !) lol

  40. courtney says

    following both on twitter tweet 1

    http://twitter.com/MeandBells/status/18917606081

  48. Tawnda says

    *sigh* The AC died… it’s getting HOT again… 🙁
    *growl* ‘Mom… something’s wrong with this milk…’ The fridge went… need to freeze water in the separate freezer to keep the food in the ‘ice box’ til we can get a replacement…
    ‘Mooooooooooom… what’s for dinner?’ (claws come out… lol) WHATEVER YOU CAN EAT IN THE FRIDGE!

    …btw… true and ongoing story… *sigh* time to replace the ice… Enough said? 😉

  50. Tawnda says

    rss subscriber (who really deserves a break! scratch that… nothing else is allowed to break! Just give me a night off! lol)

  53. Anne says

    I don’t want to cook tonight because I burn everything I cook, even microwave popcorn. I tried to have a movie night last night, and burned popcorn and it still smells like burnt popcorn in my house today. Oops.

  55. Alicia Webster says

    I don’t want to cook tonight because my kids won’t eat my cooking, and I am tired of tossing entire meals in the trash and making P,B, and J sandwiches night after night for dinner.

  59. rob says

    i’m recovering from foot surgery and don’t need to stand around cooking at the present time!

  60. kasey says

    I don’t want to cook dinner – I need a night a Chili’s! – because it is so hot that I literally might melt if I had to stand in the kitchen!

  61. Joanna @ FeedingThePrices says

    I don’t like cooking dinner because the kids are always so cranky that time at night!

  63. Joanna @ FeedingThePrices says

    Tweet- http://twitter.com/FeedingPrices/status/18926696909

  64. Joanna @ FeedingThePrices says

    2- Tweet- http://twitter.com/FeedingPrices/status/18926696909

  65. Joanna @ FeedingThePrices says

    3- Tweet- http://twitter.com/FeedingPrices/status/18926696909

  71. Ellie W says

    I don’t want to cook tonight and want to eat at Chili’s because I recently had my gallbladder out and I went so long not being able to eat anything good. I crave some Chili’s Skillet Queso!

  73. Ellie W says

    I follow both on Twitter @eswright18 and tweeted
    http://twitter.com/eswright18/status/18929738418

  74. Ellie W says

    I follow both on Twitter @eswright18 and tweeted #2
    http://twitter.com/eswright18/status/18929738418

  75. Ellie W says

    I follow both on Twitter @eswright18 and tweeted #3
    http://twitter.com/eswright18/status/18929738418

  78. Adrienne Gordon says

    I need a night out to escape the constant bickering of my kids.

  79. McKim says

    This Old Mother Hubbard’s cupboard is getting bare, and it’s still a long way to payday. Please save my family from one night’s “surprise” dinner at home from my experimenting with ingredients I have on hand.

  80. Jennifer B says

    I don’t want to cook simply because I HATE cooking and who wants to cook in a 90 degree kitchen? Hello to NO air conditioning. I would not only bake dinner but I would end up baking the whole family.

  83. Rebecca Graham says

    My husband doesn’t like my cooking so we would love a night out at Chili’s.

  85. Rebecca Graham says

    Follow you and Chili’s on Twitter: rhoneygee
    Tweeted: http://twitter.com/rhoneygee/status/18932581891
    #1

  86. Rebecca Graham says

    Follow you and chili’s on TwitteR: rhoneygee
    Tweeted: http://twitter.com/rhoneygee/status/18932581891
    #2

  87. Rebecca Graham says

    Follow you and chilis on Twitter: rhoneygee
    Tweeted
    http://twitter.com/rhoneygee/status/18932581891
    #3

    :

  88. Sharon B. says

    I’m a bad cook in general, so meals at my house aren’t great. I am recovering from a bad bronchitis and just brought my cat home from a week in the emergency hospital. And I am out of a job. A lovely meal at Chili’s (their Salmon with Herbs is my favorite) is just what the doctor ordered.

  89. paige chandler says

    It’so hot in Texas right now. I don’t want to be in a hot kitchen. The family loves Chilli’s and would love the treat!

  90. SANDY says

    it is 100 out and the air is not working, am tired of when they make dinner its bologna- I deserve a treat of real food

  92. Tina B. says

    I don’t want to cook dinner because the heat from the oven
    and steam from the stove
    makes my hair wilt and I prefer voluminous
    tresses!!! Also, I need a night out at Chili’s with
    someone else waiting on me!!!!!!

  93. Tina B. says

    follow you & Chilis on twitter & tweet:
    http://twitter.com/warp65/status/18946869879

  100. Tamara B. says

    I would love a night off from cooking because I have two teenagers who have me trapped as theri short order cook. Would just love a night off with someone else cooking for me for once.
    tamben7996(at)aol(dot)com

  103. Tamara B. says

    #1, I Like Chili’s on Facebook (Tamara Bennington)
    tamben7996(at)aol(dot)com

  104. Tamara B. says

    #2, I Like Chili’s on Facebook (Tamara Bennington)
    tamben7996(at)aol(dot)com

  105. Tamara B. says

    #1, I Like ahappyhippymom on Facebook(Tamara Bennington)
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  106. Tamara B. says

    #2, I Like ahappyhippymom on Facebook(Tamara Bennington)
    tamben7996(at)aol(dot)com

  107. LOIS PAYTON says

    Its really hot here in Arkansas right now and we have a chili’s that only serves tea,cokes and no hard drinks so we go to it all the time. WE LOVE IT.

  108. Kiara says

    I don’t want to cook dinner because it’s too hot here in Texas.
    austma7@aol.com

  109. alicia campos says

    I NEED this certificate because I had a kitchen fire last week, and not CAN NOT cook anything!!!! 🙁

  110. Margaret Smith says

    I recently had surgery on both my knee’s and am having a hard time getting around. With my husband working two jobs and having two young children, cooking dinner right now is such a big chore. I’d love to have just one night that I could get a break and enjoy a little off time to relax. We love Chili’s too.
    Thanks so much.
    rickpeggysmith(at)aol(dot)com

  111. Margaret Smith says

    I’m a google follower (rickpeggysmith)
    Thanks again
    rickpeggysmith(at)aol(dot)com

  112. Margaret Smith says

    I Like ahappyhippymom on Facebook (Margaret E. Smith)
    Thanks
    rickpeggysmith(at)aol(dot)com
    Entry 1

  113. Margaret Smith says

    I Like ahappyhippymom on Facebook (Margaret E. Smith)
    Thanks
    rickpeggysmith(at)aol(dot)com
    Entry 2

  114. Margaret Smith says

    I Like Chilis on Facebook (Margaret E. Smith)
    Thanks
    rickpeggysmith(at)aol(dot)com
    Entry 1

  115. Margaret Smith says

    I Like Chilis on Facebook (Margaret E. Smith)
    Thanks
    rickpeggysmith(at)aol(dot)com
    Entry 2

  116. Margaret Smith says

    I’m an email subscriber.
    Thanks
    rickpeggysmith(at)aol(dot)com

  117. Margaret Smith says

    I follow you and Chili’s on twitter (peg42) and I tweeted:
    http://twitter.com/peg42/status/18954758617
    Thanks again
    rickpeggysmith(at)aol(dot)com
    Entry 1

  118. Margaret Smith says

    I follow you and Chili’s on twitter (peg42) and I tweeted:
    http://twitter.com/peg42/status/18954758617
    Thanks again
    rickpeggysmith(at)aol(dot)com
    Entry 2

  119. Margaret Smith says

    I follow you and Chili’s on twitter (peg42) and I tweeted:
    http://twitter.com/peg42/status/18954758617
    Thanks again
    rickpeggysmith(at)aol(dot)com
    Entry 3

  121. Brittney House says

    I dont wanna cook dinner because every day I spend 9+ hours running after 10, 2 year olds and then come home and run after my own children and my other big kid, my husband. I need a break! lol

    BBrittbrat1398@yahoo.com

  122. tanya says

    I am a stay at home mom to a 3 yr. old boy and a full time student. By the time my husband gets home at 5 I am not in the mood to cook let alone the clean up that occurs after that!

  126. Stephanie V. says

    work work work I try not to complain! Sweeping dusting cooking scrubbing. Why have I not changed my name! Between taking care of the family full-time and working part-time I deserve a short commercial break – thanks!
    tvollowitz at aol dot com

  127. brandy nelson says

    I would like to win this because I am going nuts right now…I have a 10 yr old, a 6 month old, and am 14 weeks pregnant. (Oops!) So I am exhausted, hormonal, and stressed. On top of that, my husband has been laid off for 2 months now, and we are living off of ramen and mac and cheese. I would really enjoy a night out and some real food! It would be a nice pick me up.

  135. Cath says

    Because today is my birthday and it was just another day in our house. Laundry, dishes, bills. And my husband does the exact same thing your husband does. He can remember not only every bad meal I ever cooked (and that’s quite a feat) but every other mistake I ever made in our married life. Do I have a mental list of every time he’s forgotten to take the trash out? No. And he got a big chuckle when I accidentally fell out of bed because I had a cramp in my foot and the only way to get rid of those is to walk around a bit. In my haste to hop out of bed kinda missed the edge of the bed and whomp, bang, I’m on my face. Well, it distracted me from the foot cramp. I need to bury my face in a burger and fries, stat. Do I have to take him along?

  136. Tiffany says

    I have 3 little ones, ages 4, almost 2, and 6 months. Not only would it be so nice not to have to cook with 3 children who always get needy around dinner time, but it would be wonderful not to have to clean up after them either! This would be a perfect birthday dinner, at one of my favorite restaurants for my birthday coming up! 🙂

  139. Tiffany says

    Follow you and Chili’s via Twitter & Tweet:
    http://twitter.com/mommy2mcs/status/18966421289
    #1

  140. Tiffany says

    Follow you and Chili’s via Twitter & Tweet:
    http://twitter.com/mommy2mcs/status/18966421289
    #2

  141. Tiffany says

    Follow you and Chili’s via Twitter & Tweet:
    http://twitter.com/mommy2mcs/status/18966421289
    #3

  143. Donna Haley says

    I cook every night after getting off from work. I would love a night off from cooking.

  148. Cath says

    I entered the Breyers Ice Cream giveaway, too, cause I want total indulgence.
    cat.naps at yahoo dot com

  149. Lisa says

    I’m currently studying for the Bar Exam. So, as you can imagine, I don’t have time to cook at all right now. In addition, I’ll definitely need a night out when this is all over, if only to preserve what’s left of my mind.

  150. joanne major says

    I am moving in 9 days and have been packing . then i have to unpack. Cooking will be a hassle and eating out would be blessing.
    jmajor4870(at)aol(dot)com

  151. Amanda W says

    I don’t want to cook because it makes the house too hot.
    amandarwest at gmaildotcom

  154. Amanda W says

    Blogged #1
    http://talesandtreats.blogspot.com/2010/07/current-giveaways.html

  155. Amanda W says

    Blogged #2
    http://talesandtreats.blogspot.com/2010/07/current-giveaways.html

  156. Amanda W says

    Blogged #3
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  157. Amanda W says

    Blogged #4
    http://talesandtreats.blogspot.com/2010/07/current-giveaways.html

  158. Amanda W says

    Blogged #5
    http://talesandtreats.blogspot.com/2010/07/current-giveaways.html

  162. Jessie C. says

    Whatever I cook, just can’t get the same flavor burger as Chili’s have.

  163. Jessie C. says

    blogged.http://tcarolinep.blogspot.com/2010/07/giveaway-happy-hippy-mom.html
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  164. Jessie C. says

    blogged.http://tcarolinep.blogspot.com/2010/07/giveaway-happy-hippy-mom.html
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  165. Jessie C. says

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  166. Jessie C. says

    blogged.http://tcarolinep.blogspot.com/2010/07/giveaway-happy-hippy-mom.html
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  167. Jessie C. says

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  178. Tracy Robertson says

    I don’t want to cook dinner because I’m working 6 days in a row this week. I need a break, and it would be great to go out to a nice dinner at Chili’s for one of those nights!

  179. Kristen says

    We’ve been being really good about eating in to save money as well as to try to eat a bit healthier, but sometimes you just want to relax and let someone else cook!

  182. Vickie Bartlett says

    Sometimes it’s nice just not to have to cook when I get off of work, especially in the summer, the heat gets to me pretty good.

  183. OlyveOyl says

    Packing, move, unpack – and it starts all over again too often. With three in different colleges along with their summer internships and our routine as caregivers to our elderly (90+) parents, we are forever moving someone. We moved the kids out (although just temporarily) and moved the grandparents in. I believe we are getting too old for such routines. But, it is truly nice to spend time together (no matter what the occasion and sharing a great meal at Chili’s is just what “I” want to order!

  184. Tari Lawson says

    What to fix for dinner tonight?
    I can’t take the pressure,
    the wimpers and crys.
    And then theres the clean up, ugh,
    what’s a mother to do?
    A night off of cooking with all
    getting their wish
    would make my life
    for at least one night, BLISS 🙂

  185. April says

    I’m like to not cook and go to Chili’s because it’s summer and it’s just too hot. Sometimes too hot to even grill.

  186. Amber says

    Ooh I love Chili’s. I’d love a break from cooking since I work and then have to come home and cook for 3 hungry people, plus we have a family birthday next month, so Chili’s sounds awesome!

  192. Mary Marlatt says

    I don’t want to cook because it’s just too darn hot! The a/c has been running constantly – even though the thermostat is set on 78! I sure don’t need to heat up the house any more than it already is.

  193. Shelley Mitchell says

    It’s hot and humid outside – my air is broken and Chili’s is my families favorite place to go to eat. This would be a blessing right now! Thanks!

  194. GALENA PENROD says

    i am always eatting alone an there is only me to cook for hench meal time is restricted to items i will eat all of evenualy and it is lonly eatting out give me varity and company

  196. Deborah Wellenstein says

    When I don’t want to cook, I really don’t want to cook! I get sick of everything I hve ever cooked, over and over again. Nothing in my cookbooks or online looks good, so I know it’s time to go to Chili’s! Thanks for the giveaway!

  197. Mommy2Bears says

    I am a working Mom of two girls with husband. I want my kids to eat good and frozen dinners don’t cut it. I cook every night even though my Hubby is a SAHD going to school. Unfair? Maybe a little but he doens’t cook well so for the good of the family I don’t force us to eat his cooking. I need a night off. Just one. Then I’ll go back to being Sally Homemaker with a smile.

  198. Mellissa C says

    I am tired of being a made to order cook.My kids and husband are picky so at least if we win this they can pick what they want and stop bothering me.

  200. Tracey Byram says

    Most people get to retire after doing a job for 40 years. So I guess I’m entitled to a night off from cooking since I can’t retire from it unless I also retire from eating.

  201. Suzanne K says

    I don’t want to cook because I’m spending the whole day in the kitchen, slaving over hot pots making lots of blackberry jam! By the time I’m done with all of that (not to mention the cleanup… little purple drops everywhere), the last thing I want to do is cook something! So, I REALLY want a night out where someone else (Chili’s) cooks me a fabulous dinner (and does the dishes)!

  202. meeyeehere says

    On August the 21 I am not gonna cook dinner.Come hell or high water I will not cook dinner.You ask why? I will not cook dinner that day just because I cook dinner every day all year round and I just figures that would be as good a day as any.So, if I do not win,people will go without dinner on August 21.It could get ugly!
    jacksoncrisman@yahoo.com

  203. Carol says

    I want a night out at Chili’s because I need to get out of this house! Long story short: I was watching my granddaughter and turned around for ONE second and she proceeded to shake and spill an entire box of Cheerios all over my kitchen and living room. She thought it was great fun, as did the dog.

    I don’t want to cook dinner. I don’t even want to be in my kitchen, where I keep stepping on random Cheerios.

  204. Carol says

    follow both on Twitter cdziuba and tweeted http://twitter.com/cdziuba/status/19023697429

    entry 1

  205. Carol says

    follow both on Twitter cdziuba and tweeted http://twitter.com/cdziuba/status/19023697429

    entry 2

  206. Carol says

    follow both on Twitter cdziuba and tweeted http://twitter.com/cdziuba/status/19023697429

    entry 3

  215. Kristi C says

    I don’t want to cook dinner because while I am waiting on my new stove top to arrive, I can only use one of the eyes. It is really difficult to fix much of anything anymore.

  216. Brent Dotson says

    I would like to eat out at Chili’s because my wife really really deserves a night out and with Chili’s variety I can eat well and still control my diabetes

  217. Kelly Ann T. says

    I don’t want to cook dinner because I suck at it. I cannot compete with professionals so I don’t think I should.

  218. Leslie Price says

    I don’t want to cook because I haven’t had a day off in three weeks and I am exhausted.

  221. Kristi says

    I would love to have a night off from cooking because it’s HOT here and the oven makes it hotter. I love Chili’s. 🙂

  223. Monique Rizzo says

    I dont want to cook dinner tonight because I have worked all day, have 5 kids to take care of, need to clean the house AND my stove is broken.
    Thanks for the chance.
    mogrill@comcast.net

  224. Denise B. says

    I love to cook; but, with this excessive heat lately, I don’t even want to cook out on the grill let alone inside.

  225. Jimmy says

    I don’t want to cook because it’s hot and don’t want the stove to heat the house even more.

  226. Randy Bailey says

    I don’t want to cook dinner tonight, because I want to be the Queen for 1 night & have other people wait on me and bring me whatever I order. Also, no clean-up & no dishes, would also be great not to have to do for 1 night. I have never ate at Chili’s before, so this would B great to win! Thanks for the chance 2 win!

    pkbailey@charter.net

  228. Randy Bailey says

    I like you on Facebook #1 [Pat Kay Johnson Bailey] on FB

    pkbailey@charter.net

  229. Randy Bailey says

    I like you on Facebook #2 [Pat Kay Johnson Bailey] on FB

    pkbailey@charter.net

  230. Randy Bailey says

    I follow you and Chili’s on twitter [pkbailey01] & tweeted Entry #1

    http://twitter.com/pkbailey01/status/19110516100

    pkbailey@charter.net

  231. Randy Bailey says

    I follow you and Chili’s on twitter [pkbailey01] & tweeted Entry #2

    http://twitter.com/pkbailey01/status/19110727116

    pkbailey@charter.net

  232. Randy Bailey says

    I follow you and Chilis on twitter [pkbailey01] & tweeted Entry #1

    http://twitter.com/pkbailey01/status/19111064226

    pkbailey@charter.net

  234. cathiem says

    I need a night out at Chilis because they serve Margaritas and I have someone to drive me home.

  235. Sue E says

    I don’t want to cook dinner because I have a picky eater, which means I’m always having to cook items just for him. It would be nice to dine out so everyone can have what they want and no extra fuss for me.

  238. Sue E says

    I follow you both as suebaby05 and tweeted #1
    https://twitter.com/suebaby05/status/19215155391

  239. Sue E says

    I follow you both as suebaby05 and tweeted #2
    https://twitter.com/suebaby05/status/19215155391

  240. Sue E says

    I follow you both as suebaby05 and tweeted #3
    https://twitter.com/suebaby05/status/19215155391

  241. Kelly says

    The nights I’m out at baseball games and usually turns out to be a late night, so I’d rather not cook. A trip to Chili’s would be nice on one of those nights. Thanks.

  249. Kelly says

    Follow A Hip Happy Mom & Chili’s on twitter and tweeted

    http://twitter.com/ahappyhippymom/status/19099647079

  250. Snowflake07 (Audra) says

    I totally need a night out at Chili’s and am sick of cooking dinner. My reason…the hubby is deployed (again) and it’s so hard to cook for just myself and a toddler. It’ll be really nice to actually go out and enjoy a night where I won’t have to cook or wash dishes when my hubby gets home.

  253. Snowflake07 (Audra) says

    following you both on twitter (as SnowflakeDay) & tweeted: http://twitter.com/SnowflakeDay/statuses/19221214721
    entry #1

  254. Snowflake07 (Audra) says

    following you both on twitter (as SnowflakeDay) & tweeted: http://twitter.com/SnowflakeDay/statuses/19221214721
    entry #2

  255. Snowflake07 (Audra) says

    following you both on twitter (as SnowflakeDay) & tweeted: http://twitter.com/SnowflakeDay/statuses/19221214721
    entry #3

  256. WendyS says

    It is also hot and our A/C broke so the thought of putting the oven or stove on when the heat index outside it 105 degrees just makes me not want to eat. I, however, have a husband and 3 kids who do not share my desires to not eat. They in fact are hungry so cook I shall, unless I win that gift card….

  261. DANIELLE WALDO says

    I dont want to cook dinner because i have been a waitress for 20 years. Waiting on interesting, creative, and extremly strange people I want to be one of those strange, interesting, creative people and get waited on and not have to do the dishes after.

    waitressdani (at) hotmail (dot) com

  262. Rebecca says

    I need a night out and a nice meal that I didn’t cook, because I work too hard and it’s just too hot! I fanned Chili’s on Facebook.

  263. Linda Lansford says

    I don’t want to cook dinner and need a night out at Chili’s because I cook every night and I am tired.

  264. dawn says

    I’m so tired after work that I never feel like cooking dinner. chili’s is a great place for dinner.

  265. Linda Lansford says

    Congratulations, Linda
    You are now following A Happy Hippy Mom

  267. Alicia says

    I don’t like to cook during the hot days of summer. I need a break sometimes and dinner at Chili’s would be GREAT!

  269. Alicia says

    Follow you and Chili’s on Twitter.
    Tweet… http://twitter.com/amj1971

  270. Alicia says

    Tweeted.
    Follow you and Chili’s on Twitter
    http://twitter.com/amj1971

  277. Samantha Kelley says

    I don’t want to cook tonight because we have such a tiny home, and whenever I cook, it heats up the entire house.

  278. Katherine G says

    I don’t want to cook dinner and need a night out because I eat extra healthy when I cook and have been working out a lot to lose weight and I just need a night to cut loose and maybe eat dessert!

  279. Lori S says

    I don’t mind cooking but I can not pass up Chilis chips and salsa. They are the best.

    Thanks!

  285. momznite says

    I enjoyed a Quesadilla Explosion Salad (more fun than eating my own preparations) and want a chance to order another.
    momznite_at_yahoo_daught_com

  286. Gail Crawford says

    I would like not to cook and eat at Chilis, because I have been helping my brother who has a mental problem, get into programs to help him, and when I come home I am very tired.

  287. Erin M. says

    I’m a college student.
    When I come home for dinner,
    it’s Betty Crocker cooking by the box!

    Needless to say: We’d ALL enjoy a nice dinner out.

  295. Linda F says

    I don’t want to cook because everyone likes different things to eat for dinner and I don’t want to make 5 different meals!

  300. paul haddock says

    We love Chillis. My daughter has just moved into her 1st apartmrnt. She could use some good food

  301. Lisa Woods says

    I want to eat out at Chili’s because I need a night off. I don’t want to have to clean the kitchen up tonight.

  302. Dan says

    after watching the grandkids,my wife and I need to get out alone,give me the card

  306. shel772 says

    Between working nearly full time and nannying my grandchildren part time, I need a night out without cooking!

  307. Nancy says

    I need a night out at Chili’s instead of cooking dinner because Chili’s is a fun and relaxing place, unlike my kitchen.

    nblexp at gmail dot com

  308. Alicia says

    I hate to cook, so I always deserve a night out!

    Thanks for the giveaway >^..^<

  310. Dani says

    I don’t want to cook tonight because I am tired of trying to fend off three cats and one dog from eating my gourmet cooking!

  311. sandra says

    i’m on the nutrisystem diet so when i eat something other than the prepackaged meals, i want something yummy ike chili’s

  313. Becky Grady says

    It has been so hot here – in the 90s again today. I just can’t bear to cook when it’s this hot. PLEASE send me to Chili’s!

    rlgrady[at]yahoo[dot]com

  315. Janna Johnson says

    I hate cooking dinner because my dog always ends up eating it!!!

    Thanks for entering me! Great Contest!

    Janna Johnson
    janna@FeedYourPigBlog.com
    jannajanna@hotmail.com
    www.FeedYourPigBlog.com

  318. Dawn S. says

    I work nights and sleep past dinnertime! I don’t want to cook dinner because I am still too sleeeeepy!

  320. Kristen says

    We’ve been on a strict budget lately which doesn’t include going out to eat 🙁 I would soooo love to win this to take my family out one night!

  322. Kristen says

    I follow both on Twitter and tweeted (@aeris321) #1
    http://twitter.com/aeris321/status/19683493971

  323. Kristen says

    I follow both on Twitter and tweeted (@aeris321) #2
    http://twitter.com/aeris321/status/19683493971

  324. Kristen says

    I follow both on Twitter and tweeted (@aeris321) #3
    http://twitter.com/aeris321/status/19683493971

  330. Jen M says

    I have a home daycare. On any given day, I care for 5 – 10 kids not including my own 2 children. Since I work in my home, I often want to GET OUT OF HERE at night!

  331. Maria G says

    I don’t want to make dinner because I have too many people to cook for. I need a break from cooking.

  332. JoeyfromSC says

    I don’t wanna cook dinner and need a night out at Chili’s because:

    1. It’s TOO hot and humid here in South Carolina to turn on the stove/oven lol

    2. My birthday was last Monday & I didn’t even have a night out or anything:(

    3. Chili’s rocks! ha

    Thanks for the chance to win!

    ajoebloe(at)gmail(dot)com

  333. JoeyfromSC says

    I have your button on my blog:

    http://www.joebloe1116.blogspot.com

    ajoebloe(at)gmail(dot)com

  334. JoeyfromSC says

    I already follow your blog via GFC as JoeyfromSC

    ajoebloe(at)gmail(dot)com

  337. JoeyfromSC says

    Following @ahappihippymom and Chili’s on Twitter @JoeyfromSC and tweeted:

    http://twitter.com/JoeyfromSC/status/19773550708

    ajoebloe(at)gmail(dot)com

    (1)

  338. JoeyfromSC says

    Following @ahappihippymom and Chili’s on Twitter @JoeyfromSC and tweeted:

    http://twitter.com/JoeyfromSC/status/19773550708

    ajoebloe(at)gmail(dot)com

    (2)

  339. JoeyfromSC says

    Following @ahappihippymom and Chili’s on Twitter @JoeyfromSC and tweeted:

    http://twitter.com/JoeyfromSC/status/19773550708

    ajoebloe(at)gmail(dot)com

    (3)

  341. JoeyfromSC says

    Blogged about your giveaway:

    http://joebloe1116.blogspot.com/2010/07/chilis-giveaway-on-happy-hippy-moms.html

    ajoebloe(at)gmail(dot)com

    (1)

  342. JoeyfromSC says

    Blogged about your giveaway:

    http://joebloe1116.blogspot.com/2010/07/chilis-giveaway-on-happy-hippy-moms.html

    ajoebloe(at)gmail(dot)com

    (2)

  343. JoeyfromSC says

    Blogged about your giveaway:

    http://joebloe1116.blogspot.com/2010/07/chilis-giveaway-on-happy-hippy-moms.html

    ajoebloe(at)gmail(dot)com

    (3)

  344. JoeyfromSC says

    Blogged about your giveaway:

    http://joebloe1116.blogspot.com/2010/07/chilis-giveaway-on-happy-hippy-moms.html

    ajoebloe(at)gmail(dot)com

    (4)

  345. JoeyfromSC says

    Blogged about your giveaway:

    http://joebloe1116.blogspot.com/2010/07/chilis-giveaway-on-happy-hippy-moms.html

    ajoebloe(at)gmail(dot)com

    (5)

  346. Shannon F. says

    It’s the end of July and we dont have air conditioning – the only thing I’ll make for dinner these days is cereal and milk!

  348. Sarah Hirsch says

    I don’t want to cook dinner tonight because I hate doing dishes, so they sit in the sink for days and my kitchen is clean right now, so I would rather not mess it up. Not cooking is the only way for me to keep my kitchen clean. 😉

  352. Annmarie W. says

    I need a family dinner out! After dropping off my son at karate class, then dropping my daughter off at swim practice, then going back to the Dojo to pick up my son, then going back to the pool to drop off a towel that my daughter has inevitably forgotten, then going back to the Dojo to pick up the karate belt that my son of course accidentally left behind, then going back to the pool to pick up my daughter at the end of practice (and waiting around for what seems like forever while she just chit-chats with her friends)…I haven’t had a second to put dinner together! And now it’s 8 o’clock already…and my husband comes home and is starving!

  354. Annmarie W. says

    I follow you both on twitter & tweeted! http://twitter.com/amweeks/status/19850595595

  356. Annmarie W. says

    I follow you both on twitter & tweeted! http://twitter.com/amweeks/status/19850595595 -#2

  357. Annmarie W. says

    I follow you both on twitter & tweeted! http://twitter.com/amweeks/status/19850595595 -#3

  358. Annmarie W. says

    I’m a Chili’s Grill & Bar facebook fan! (Annmarie Dipasqua Weeks) -#1

  359. Annmarie W. says

    I’m a Chili’s Grill & Bar facebook fan! (Annmarie Dipasqua Weeks) -#2

  361. Carol G says

    After some 50+ years of cooking, I feel I have every right to decide that I don’t want to cook at some times. I can also rationalize it by saying that the servings are large enough at Chili’s that I can bring half the entree home and escape cooking for at least another meal!

  364. Heather McDonough says

    Because my husband and I both work full-time and when we get home, neither of us feel like cooking.

  365. Ashley says

    i dont want to cook dinner because we work late every daay and have a million things to do at home, i’m also so tired coming home to cook dinner that it would be nice to have a break

  367. Sonya Sparks says

    I don’t want to cook dinner because it is just to hot. I don’t want to the house to get hotter. I don’t want to grill outside because it is to hot. Basically it is just TO HOT to do anything.

  368. Small Footprints says

    Well … I don’t want to cook (tonight) because we are low on fresh vegetables and my mind has gone blank … can’t think of anything to create. And … I’m tired of thinking! 🙂

  370. mickeyfan says

    My husband doesn’t cook. I like to cook, but sometimes I lack inspiration. Chili’s would be a great distraction.

  371. Jessica Halsell says

    I don’t want to cook because my family has such a hectic schedule. With football about to start for my son, dance classes for my daughter and all the countless clubs and sports my husband does, I would really love a day where we can all eat together and I don’t have to cook!

  372. Marcia Goss says

    My husband and I have different work schedules. Sometimes I just hate cooking for myself. A delicious meal at Chili’s is just what I need!

  373. Marcia Goss says

    I follow you and Chili’s on Twitter @mgoss123 and tweeted.
    http://twitter.com/mgoss123/status/20057895809

  374. Marcia Goss says

    I follow you and Chili’s on Twitter and tweeted.
    http://twitter.com/mgoss123/status/20057895809

  375. Marcia Goss says

    I follow you and Chili’s on Twitter @mgoss123 and I tweeted.
    http://twitter.com/mgoss123/status/20057895809

  380. Linda says

    I need a night out from cooking because the last meal I made was a disaster,I overcooked and burnt the meat!

  381. Kim says

    I don’t want to cook dinner because I don’t have dishes (other than paper plates!) I need dinner out at Chili’!

  382. Kim says

    Following both on Twitter and tweeted #1
    http://twitter.com/BreezyKim/status/20080389062

  383. Kim says

    Following both on Twitter and tweeted #2
    http://twitter.com/BreezyKim/status/20080389062

  384. Kim says

    Following both on Twitter and tweeted #3
    http://twitter.com/BreezyKim/status/20080389062

  386. nancy says

    I don’t want to cook dinner tonight because I don’t want fix another salad. I don’t care for lettuce but my husband loves it, and I figure I’ve made him 5,000 salads since we’ve been married. A break would be great!

    nblexp at gmail dot com

  387. nancy says

    Your button is on my blog

    http://thatlittlehouse.blogspot.com

    nblexp at gmail dot com

  389. Selene says

    I don’t want to cook because we’re having one of the hottest summers ever and I don’t want to add extra heat to the house. Besides, I’m getting lazy in my older year

  392. katklaw777 says

    I don’t always hate to cook, but it has been a rough week.
    The dog ate the groceries…
    The kid ate the dog food…
    The Hubby killed the car…
    and I deserve a night out!
    Great giveaway, thanks.

  394. Brandy B says

    This summer has been the longest one I can remember!! We have 5 kids and I have been stuck here with them all summer – cooking, cleaning and cooking some more. Date nights are nowhere to be found….I could really use a break and eat out for once.

  397. Brandy B says

    #1 Follow you & Chili’s on Twitter
    @mrssquigg

    Tweet: http://twitter.com/mrssquigg/status/20162476951

  398. Brandy B says

    #2 Follow you & Chili’s on Twitter
    @mrssquigg

    Tweet: http://twitter.com/mrssquigg/status/20162476951

  399. Brandy B says

    #3 Follow you & Chili’s on Twitter
    @mrssquigg

    Tweet: http://twitter.com/mrssquigg/status/20162476951

  406. nancy says

    I blogged about the giveaway with links back

    http://thatlittlehouse.blogspot.com/2010/08/win-50-gift-card-to-chilis.html

    #1
    nblexp at gmail dot com

  407. nancy says

    I blogged about the giveaway with links back

    http://thatlittlehouse.blogspot.com/2010/08/win-50-gift-card-to-chilis.html

    #2
    nblexp at gmail dot com

  408. nancy says

    I blogged about the giveaway with links back

    http://thatlittlehouse.blogspot.com/2010/08/win-50-gift-card-to-chilis.html

    #3
    nblexp at gmail dot com

  409. nancy says

    I blogged about the giveaway with links back

    http://thatlittlehouse.blogspot.com/2010/08/win-50-gift-card-to-chilis.html

    #4
    nblexp at gmail dot com

  410. nancy says

    I blogged about the giveaway with links back

    http://thatlittlehouse.blogspot.com/2010/08/win-50-gift-card-to-chilis.html

    #5
    nblexp at gmail dot com

  411. Debra F says

    Kid One “MOM, What are we having for dinner tonight?”
    Me “Chicken and potatoes”
    Kid One “Awwww, again?”
    Kid Two “MOM, What are we having for dinner tonight?”
    Me “Chicken and potatoes”
    Kid Two “Don’t you know how to make anything else?”

    Help me!!! Let me tell them they can have whatever they want from the great kids menu at Chili’s!

  413. Debra F says

    I follow @ahappihippymom, and Chili’s on Twitter and tweeted

    http://twitter.com/fairydancer35/status/20258287222

  414. Debra F says

    I follow @ahappihippymom, and Chili’s on Twitter and tweeted

    http://twitter.com/fairydancer35/status/20258287222

    entry 2

  415. Debra F says

    I follow @ahappihippymom, and Chili’s on Twitter and tweeted

    http://twitter.com/fairydancer35/status/20258287222

    entry 3

  420. Jenn S. says

    I don’t want to cook dinner because I am hot and tired from all the back to school preparations.

  421. Rosie says

    One person wants onion rings, another wants salad, and two more want burgers and quesadillas. How is one human supposed to run her kitchen like a restaurant?! My back aches, I need a shower and a nap, and there is no time to cook. The only answer is dinner at Chili’s!

  422. sweeter the berry says

    OMG I love Chili’s and my birthday is rolling in soon. I really need a night out because I am always stuck in the hot kitchen cooking for the family of 4 greedy little guys and one teenager. When they catch me in the kitchen, it’s “Mommy I want this and I want that” One time it took me 30 minutes to make it out of there! I am also a full-time online business student and boy do I need this night out at Chili’s!!

  431. Debbie C says

    I don’t want to cook dinner because Chili’s does it so much better. Besides, it will be nearly 100 degrees today. Why add to that heat?

  434. Shilo Beedy says

    I would love this so I don’t have to use a hot stove or oven with this heat.

  437. Vickie Bartlett says

    1 Follow @ahappihippymom, and Chili’s on Twitter

    tweet https://twitter.com/vlbsweeps/status/20386078028

  438. Vickie Bartlett says

    2 Follow @ahappihippymom, and Chili’s on Twitter

    tweet https://twitter.com/vlbsweeps/status/20386078028

  439. Vickie Bartlett says

    3 Follow @ahappihippymom, and Chili’s on Twitter

    tweet https://twitter.com/vlbsweeps/status/20386078028

  442. Jill Myrick says

    My husband birthday is coming up soon and I would love to be able to sit and enjoy a meal with him instead of cooking and cleaning.
    Thank you so much for the giveaway.

    jweezie43[at]gmail[dot]com

  443. Jill Myrick says

    I am following via Google Friends Connect.

    jweezie43[at]gmail[dot]com

  445. Jill Myrick says

    I am a fan of Chili’s via Facebook as Jill Myrick.

    jweezie43[at]gmail[dot]com

  446. Jill Myrick says

    I am a fan of Chili’s via Facebook as Jill Myrick #2.

    jweezie43[at]gmail[dot]com

  448. Jill Myrick says

    I am a fan via Facebook as Jill Myrick #2.

    jweezie43[at]gmail[dot]com

  449. Kathy Scott says

    We drive 67 miles each way to do our shopping. There is a Chili’s in Twin Falls and after a day of shopping I do not want to do any cooking.

  457. Kathleen says

    I don’t want to cook and need a night out at Chili’s because it’s been so HOT lately.

    kport207 at gmail dot com

  459. MelodicMom says

    I don’t want to cook dinner because it’s such a stressful task in my house: throughout the entire “dinner-making” process, my 17 month old pulls on my leg and whines for food, pulls open every drawer, and screams & cries since I won’t give her any food. A night out would be great!

  460. MelodicMom says

    #1- I follow both on twitter & tweeted: http://twitter.com/MelodicMom/statuses/20410134910

  461. MelodicMom says

    #2- I follow both on twitter & tweeted: http://twitter.com/MelodicMom/statuses/20410134910

  462. MelodicMom says

    #3- I follow both on twitter & tweeted: http://twitter.com/MelodicMom/statuses/20410134910

  463. Erica C. says

    My hands need a break from being burned and I want to sit and eat at the same time as the whole family instead of preparing everyone else’s plate and then eating by myself as everyone finishes!

  468. Leona K. says

    I don’t want to cook because I work the nightshift, go to school to be an RN, am a mom of 2 and a wife… I cook every night and I am TIRED!!!! lol .. i could use a break! Thanks for the opporutnity!

  469. Leona K. says

    following both on twitter and tweeted:

    http://twitter.com/LeonaVISA/status/20415598792

  470. Holly says

    I don’t want to cook because we a cabin at the lake and have had company on and off for weeks. all I have been doing is shopping, cooking and dishes! love to have company but not everyone is helpful in the kitchen. I need a night out and let someone else cook for me!

  480. Connie Johnson says

    Too hot in Florida to be stuck cooking in the kitchen. Those salads looked awesome!

  481. Aisling says

    It’s really hot here and I don’t feel like making three different meals tonight – one for my meat-and-potatoes husband, one for my vegetarian granddaughter and “something else” for me. (I don’t know what I want!) Chili’s would have choices to make each of us happy.

  483. Holly Miller says

    My family & i need it because we just moved to NC & have been sooo busy that we need a chance to relax!

    Holly Miller
    Airfrcgrl87@aol.com

  488. Eleanor says

    I would LOVE a night out at Chili’s b/c we are on a tight tight budget. That means that sometimes our dinner’s are boring & redundant! A little change-up would be very welcomed!

    Great Giveaway!

  490. sarah t says

    i don’t want to cook because we have been at the er all night with my step daughter who broke her arm.

  491. Jill H says

    I don’t want to make dinner because my fibromyalgia is acting up and it hurts to stand.

  493. Jill H says

    #1 Following you and Chili’s on twitter @jillyrh and tweeted

    http://twitter.com/jillyrh/status/20441367974

  494. Jill H says

    #2 Following you and Chili’s on twitter @jillyrh and tweeted

    http://twitter.com/jillyrh/status/20441367974

  495. Jill H says

    #3 Following you and Chili’s on twitter @jillyrh and tweeted

    http://twitter.com/jillyrh/status/20441367974

  501. Daniel M says

    i haven’t gone out to dinner at all this year, not once, get me out of here!

  502. April says

    I don’t want to cook dinner because I’m a disaster at it. I once literally blew up a casserole dish because I was asked to ‘put it on the stove’ at a certain time and I actually placed it on the burners. Yep, glass and pot roast everywhere, even baked onto the burner.

  506. Meredith Miller says

    The last month has been just terrible! I’m still out of work, my hubby was in the hospital, and moneys just been hard to come by. I’d love a break from cooking!

  507. Sharon A says

    I haven’t eaten out for months. I so need a break from deciding and making what’s for dinner.

  508. Jason Nickolay says

    I don’t want to cook dinner because the air conditioning is broke and it is hot out

    jason(at)allworldautomotive(dot)com

  510. Jason Nickolay says

    Twitter follower – parkerozgood

    Tweeted – http://twitter.com/parkerozgood/status/20484272623

    jason(at)allworldautomotive(dot)com

  511. Jason Nickolay says

    #2

    Twitter follower – parkerozgood

    Tweeted – http://twitter.com/parkerozgood/status/20484272623

    jason(at)allworldautomotive(dot)com

  512. Jason Nickolay says

    #3

    Twitter follower – parkerozgood

    Tweeted – http://twitter.com/parkerozgood/status/20484272623

    jason(at)allworldautomotive(dot)com

  513. Jason Nickolay says

    Chilli’s facebook Fan

    Parker Ozgood

    jason(at)allworldautomotive(dot)com

  514. Jason Nickolay says

    #2

    Chilli’s facebook Fan

    Parker Ozgood

    jason(at)allworldautomotive(dot)com

  515. Jason Nickolay says

    Pending facebook Friend

    Parker Ozgood

    jason(at)allworldautomotive(dot)com

  516. Jason Nickolay says

    #2

    Pending facebook Friend

    Parker Ozgood

    jason(at)allworldautomotive(dot)com

  517. danielle says

    My daughter loves to devour their ribs, and I can’t (don’t want) to fix them at home.

  518. rebecca says

    I am a good cook, at least thats what my daughter and granddaughter say, but I get tired of my own cooking and need a break. I love Chiii’s.

  519. Carol G says

    Chili’s is close and I don’t have to spend a lot on gas getting to this yummy in my tummy food.

  520. Rachel Higgs says

    I cook at a school for about 1000 kids. I would really rather not have to cook when I get home. I love Chilis. There food is so good. Thanks for the chance to win
    Have a great day

  521. Pat Ramey says

    We love eating at Chilis.
    Chilis Shout out to eat out sweepstakes
    What a great sweepstakes
    thank you

  522. Shellie says

    I’m on a temporiary work leave and it seems like all I’ve been doing is cooking! Definitely need a night OUT.

  523. Valeen N says

    My oven and I are not on speaking terms this summer. Every time I come close he gets all heated up and makes me hot in the process! That’s not a healthy relationship. So until things “cool down” I definately need to eat out at Chili’s. It’s the only way to survive this summer!

  524. Shellie says

    Following you and Chili’s on twitter #1

    tweet-http://twitter.com/fatmeatloaf1/status/20494004409

  525. Shellie says

    Following you and Chili’s on twitter #2

    http://twitter.com/fatmeatloaf1/status/20494004409

  526. Shellie says

    Follwoing you and Chili’s on Twitter #3

    tweet-http://twitter.com/fatmeatloaf1/status/20494004409

  527. MamaKat says

    I don’t want to cook, because it is hot and I’d rather be out doing something fun (like going out to dinner) with my family!

  528. Sandy M says

    I don’t want to cook tonight because I’m bored bored bored with my cooking! And so is my husband!

  529. Sandy M says

    Tweet! http://twitter.com/slmiresse/status/20498504875
    Also following both Chili’s and A Happy Hippy Mom.
    1

  530. Sandy M says

    Tweet! http://twitter.com/slmiresse/status/20498504875
    Also following both Chili’s and A Happy Hippy Mom.
    2

  531. Sandy M says

    Tweet! http://twitter.com/slmiresse/status/20498504875
    Also following both Chili’s and A Happy Hippy Mom.
    3

  532. Becky says

    Even though I love to cook, I need a break! I’ve been unemployed for a little while and have had lots of extra time to make great dinners, but next week I’m starting a job and will have a totally different schedule…I’m going to be tired and really adjusting back into the work schedule and would like to just go out and enjoy a meal at Chilis with my hubby! (also to celebrate my job!)

  534. Angela Winesburg says

    I cook every night! I love Chili’s, the variety and flavor is amazing! Thanks for the chance!

  537. Crystal says

    We would love a night out just because its been so long! We always cook at home 🙂

  539. julieh says

    I need a night out at Chili’s because we are remodeling our old kitchen and we only have a microwave working. Frozen food is getting real old!

  541. James Moore says

    I can give you 100 reasons, but i’ll give you one. My wife & I have an anniversary coming up. We are both broke!!! I would love to take her out to eat, ’cause Lord knows I can’t cook!!!

  543. dani says

    I don’t want to cook and go out to chili’s because the last time I cooked my honey threw out the salmon. I even made my own rub for it. He did try to eat half of it so I guess I can give him some credit but he is getting too thin so he probably needs it more then me!

  544. Karen M says

    I would be happy if I never had to cook again. The decision about what to make each night is awful. I hate having to make a decision what to cook for me and my husband. If I won we could go to Chili’s and I ould only have to decide what I should have and not be responsible for what my husband is going to eat.

  545. theodore esteghamat says

    I don’t want to cook because it’s very hot and I’m a bad cook.

  547. Jennifer M says

    The dishes still haven’t been washed from yesterday so I HAVE to eat out. I don’t think our dirty dish mountain can withstand any additions.

  550. Vicki Andrew says

    I am in the middle of a major apartment cleaning that includes painting some walls so I really need a break, love to dig into some of their ribs
    singermagic1(at)yahoo(dot)com

  552. Katie R. says

    I don’t want to cook because I cook almost everynight and I have to make at least 2 different dinners because I’m a vegetarian and the rest of my family is not.

  554. Michael says

    The reason I don’t want to cook dinner and need a night out at Chili’s is because for the last three days we’ve had a crew of workers at our home replacing the roof and I’ve been sitting at home listening to constant pounding and nailing and it’s about to drive me crazy (or hopefully to Chili’s)! 🙂

  556. Justine says

    I don’t want to cook dinner tonight and I need a night out cause I’ve been looking for work for months now and I’m just too depressed to do any more menial chores!

  561. Mya Brooks says

    My boyfriend works graveyard, and I am always doing the cooking. I would love to be able to take a break…

  564. Marilyn L says

    Honestly?Bse I’m a crappy cook and cooking is very stressful for me plus chilli’s has the best chilli cheese fries and chicken tenders..yum!

    jdmimi at gmail dot com

  565. geckoseiya says

    Why bother messing up the kitchen and then clean the mess up when I can sit comfortably and enjoy sizzling dishes at Chili’s

  566. Ashley Domes says

    I’m 8 months pregnant and its too hot to cook in my house thats already 90 degrees. My poor hungry husband has been cooking out on the grill most nights.

  567. Crystal F says

    My daughter had a softball tournament last night and this morning. One of last nights games got rained out so that means we are going to be at the softball field all day today. I’m not going to feel like cooking after that. lol Chili’s would sound like heaven after that. Thank you!

  568. Geoff K says

    I don’t want to make dinner tonight because I need a reprieve from having to accommodate everyone’s vastly different tastes and preferences — one vegetarian, one picky eater, and one very allergy-prone eater among them — so it would be awesome to let Chili’s do the work for me just this once. Thanks for the chance!

  569. Geoff K says

    1. I blogged about the giveaway: http://slavetoacademia.blogspot.com/2010/08/win-50-chilis-gc-at-happy-hippy-mom.html

  570. Geoff K says

    2. I blogged about the giveaway: http://slavetoacademia.blogspot.com/2010/08/win-50-chilis-gc-at-happy-hippy-mom.html

  571. Geoff K says

    3. I blogged about the giveaway: http://slavetoacademia.blogspot.com/2010/08/win-50-chilis-gc-at-happy-hippy-mom.html

  572. Geoff K says

    4. I blogged about the giveaway: http://slavetoacademia.blogspot.com/2010/08/win-50-chilis-gc-at-happy-hippy-mom.html

  573. Geoff K says

    5. I blogged about the giveaway: http://slavetoacademia.blogspot.com/2010/08/win-50-chilis-gc-at-happy-hippy-mom.html

  574. Geoff K says

    I added your button to my sidebar: http://slavetoacademia.blogspot.com/

  576. Geoff K says

    1. I’m following you and Chili’s on twitter (@guettel78) and I tweeted: http://twitter.com/guettel78/status/20550054803

  577. Geoff K says

    2. I’m following you and Chili’s on twitter (@guettel78) and I tweeted: http://twitter.com/guettel78/status/20550054803

  578. Geoff K says

    3. I’m following you and Chili’s on twitter (@guettel78) and I tweeted: http://twitter.com/guettel78/status/20550054803

  584. Laura Emerson says

    I don’t want to cook as I have taught summer school, start teaching regular school in 3 days and all in 102+ weather. I love my family but I am worn out from sweaty hands to worn out feet!

  585. dddiva says

    Ahh so many reasons- I am lazy, it is hotter than all get out, my kids are driving me bananas, I’ve been spending all my time running Ken to medical appts to find out what is wrong, I need 5 seconds away from my real life, I had no vacation this year (unless you count a hospital stay getting blood and morphine a vacation- for some reason, after almost 10 years of this I don’t any more), but really, the main reason I need Chili’s to cook my dinner for me is because their spicy fries are cooked to perfection and I have a real craving.

  596. Happi Shopr says

    Hubby has been working a lot of over time and with one car, I have been stuck at home for way too long! Mama needs to get out and have date night with hubby!

  597. Hannah says

    I don’t want to cook because sometimes you need a night off when you juggle the kids, laundry, grocery shopping, working, chores and your mother in law!

  600. Eric Breunig says

    Simply put, I make meals at home all week and want to have something where I don’t have to clean up after it.

  601. Cori Westphal says

    I am a SAHM and I cook EVERY meal in our house. My hubs might hit the grill once in a while, but usually it’s all up to me. I get very sick of having to come up with creative, new things to keep my little mouths satisfied. I need a break!

    coriwestphal at msn dot com

  602. Cori Westphal says

    I have your button: http://asahmlookingforadeal.blogspot.com/2009/09/sahm-looking-for-deals-favorite-blogs.html

  604. Cori Westphal says

    I follow both on Twitter @coriwestphal

    and

    Tweet: http://twitter.com/coriwestphal/statuses/20559890579

    Entry 1

  605. Cori Westphal says

    I follow both on Twitter @coriwestphal

    and

    Tweet: http://twitter.com/coriwestphal/statuses/20559890579

    Entry 2

  606. Cori Westphal says

    I follow both on Twitter @coriwestphal

    and

    Tweet: http://twitter.com/coriwestphal/statuses/20559890579

    Entry 3

  611. Susan Smith says

    Not only is it too hot to cook but I love Chilis baby back ribs and while I have tried to make ribs myself they just never taste as good as they do at Chilis

  612. Susan Smith says

    http://twitter.com/susan1215/status/20560389755

    follow both on twitter susan125

  613. Julie Cutshaw says

    main entry: I don’t want to cook dinner because I been doing it now for 33 years and I’m just tired in general & tired of my own food which is never going to be as spectacular in taste,presentation,choice,and value as I can eat,enjoy & be satified with good food, good atmosphere & good company with a needed night out at Chili’s. So granny gets a break & everyone benifits! Because Chili’s is like going back home for a good meal that granny could not cook & they do best!
    sewitupjulie at gmail dot com

  620. Rachael says

    I don’t want to cook because Chilis would be quicker, easier, and better.

  621. Gloria M. says

    I need a night out because all I do is cook and wash dishes for the family of 5 here. I’m getting carpal tunnel from all of the cooking and washing and need a nice meal out to let my wrist get a rest. I’ve never been to Chili’s before and the pictures look so good!

  624. Julie Cutshaw says

    my blog posted link to this Chili’s giveaway entry#1 thanks
    http://mamawjsmomentaway.blogspot.com/2010/08/chilis-wants-you-to-give-granny-nite.html
    sewitupjulie at gmail dot com

  625. Julie Cutshaw says

    my blog posted link to this Chili’s giveaway entry#2 thanks
    http://mamawjsmomentaway.blogspot.com/2010/08/chilis-wants-you-to-give-granny-nite.html
    sewitupjulie at gmail dot com

  626. Julie Cutshaw says

    my blog posted link to this Chili’s giveaway entry#3thanks
    http://mamawjsmomentaway.blogspot.com/2010/08/chilis-wants-you-to-give-granny-nite.html
    sewitupjulie at gmail dot com

  627. Julie Cutshaw says

    my blog posted link to this Chili’s giveaway entry#4 thanks
    http://mamawjsmomentaway.blogspot.com/2010/08/chilis-wants-you-to-give-granny-nite.html
    sewitupjulie at gmail dot com

  628. Julie Cutshaw says

    my blog posted link to this Chili’s giveaway entry#5 thanks
    http://mamawjsmomentaway.blogspot.com/2010/08/chilis-wants-you-to-give-granny-nite.html
    sewitupjulie at gmail dot com

  629. Gloria M. says

    http://twitter.com/kngmckellar/status/20563141659

    follow both on twitter as kngmckellar and tweeted
    #1

  630. Gloria M. says

    http://twitter.com/kngmckellar/status/20563141659

    follow both on twitter as kngmckellar and tweeted
    #2

  631. Gloria M. says

    http://twitter.com/kngmckellar/status/20563141659

    follow both on twitter as kngmckellar and tweeted
    #3

  633. Julie Cutshaw says

    I have your button (right lower side bar) 🙂
    http://mamawjsmomentaway.blogspot.com/2010/08/chilis-wants-you-to-give-granny-nite.html
    sewitupjulie at gmail dot com

  635. Julie Cutshaw says

    current public google friends follower as j.cutshaw
    sewitupjulie at gmail dot com

  639. Julie Cutshaw says

    I Follow @ahappihippymom, and Chili’s on Twitter & tweeted about the giveaway #1entry
    http://twitter.com/itsallnew2me/status/20564137410
    sewitupjulie at gmail dot com

  640. Julie Cutshaw says

    I Follow @ahappihippymom, and Chili’s on Twitter & tweeted about the giveaway #2entry
    http://twitter.com/itsallnew2me/status/20564137410
    sewitupjulie at gmail dot com

  641. Julie Cutshaw says

    I Follow @ahappihippymom, and Chili’s on Twitter & tweeted about the giveaway #3entry
    http://twitter.com/itsallnew2me/status/20564137410
    sewitupjulie at gmail dot com

  642. Joanne Schultz says

    We love Chili’s. At home we pretty much eat microwaved & ready-to-eat meals from Big Lots and the dollar store, supplemented now and then with salads and fresh veggies, so we don’t get a lot of freshly prepared foods, but it IS inexpensive, and that’s important at this time.

    A meal out is always a treat, and we’d make this gift card last for several meals by only ordering the entree, no drinks or desserts.

    Thanks for the giveaway!

  643. Joanne Schultz says

    I follow your blog on google friends connect- Joanne Schultz .

  644. Joanne Schultz says

    #1
    i follow @ahappihippymom, and Chili’s on twitter – js22222222 .
    tweet: http://twitter.com/js22222222/statuses/20566502886

  645. Joanne Schultz says

    #2
    i follow @ahappihippymom, and Chili’s on twitter – js22222222 .
    tweet: http://twitter.com/js22222222/statuses/20566502886

  646. Joanne Schultz says

    #3
    i follow @ahappihippymom, and Chili’s on twitter – js22222222 .
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  647. Robin says

    I need a break from cooking in the kitchen in the middle of this heatwave

  649. Annemarie says

    I do not want to cook because I am not that good at it and it is too hot here!

  650. Marla says

    I have recently had foot surgery and it is so helpful to me to eat out rather than be on my feet to cook. Chili’s is just about my fav restaurant. I love just about every entry..and the desserts..mmm:)

  651. Annemarie says

    I follow both on Twitter (annemariez3) and tweeted. Post 1.

    http://twitter.com/annemariez3/status/20569599879

  652. Annemarie says

    I follow both on Twitter (annemariez3) and tweeted. Post 2.

    http://twitter.com/annemariez3/status/20569599879

  653. Annemarie says

    I follow both on Twitter (annemariez3) and tweeted. Post 3.

    http://twitter.com/annemariez3/status/20569599879

  660. eva says

    i dont want to cook because husband is out of town and its just my son and i. and it is really to hot to cook since my a/c went out. I REALLY DON’T WANT TO COOK

  661. barbara wright says

    I don’t want to cook dinner because it’s my husband’s birthday and he has a list of everything I should make. Now… when it’s MY birthday, he grumbles about having to pay money to go out to eat, but that takes NO effort on his part at all. So why should I have to go to a lot of work on HIS birthday?!

  663. barbara wright says

    I follow both of you on twitter and tweeted http://twitter.com/bsw529/status/20575707200 #1

  664. barbara wright says

    I follow both of you on twitter and tweeted http://twitter.com/bsw529/status/20575707200 #2

  665. barbara wright says

    I follow both of you on twitter and tweeted http://twitter.com/bsw529/status/20575707200 #3

  671. Helen says

    I’d like a night out because I more or less have to make two meals at a time. I’m cooking for myself and daughter and then for my 2 year old Grandson. What a treat this would be!!

  672. chris cook says

    I need a night out. We have a 3 month old, the budget’s tight and i found out i’m getting laid off.

  673. Charity S. says

    I’m working,going to school, and taking care of my son…and cooking is the last thing I want to do. I would love to have a great meal..that I didn’t have to prepare.

  674. Amy Delong says

    I don’t want to cook dinner,because it’s hot&I have cooked all week!
    ardelong2(at)gmail(dot)com

  681. kimo says

    I don’t want to cook diner because by the time I come home from work it is late and I am beat!

    kimojax9 at gmail dot com

  682. Kelley C says

    I’m a single working mom to two boys. I don’t want to cook because I’m too tired!

    pandahugger(at)hotmail(dot)com

  683. Veronica Garrett says

    I din’t want to cook and need a night at Chili’s because my husband has suddenly become very romantic. I want to give him my full attention not the kitchen.

  684. Bev says

    I could use a date night with hubby and with tight finances this would be perfect. Thanks for the chance.

  685. Sand says

    I don’t want to cook dinner and need a night out at Chili’s because I’m basically doing two jobs at once since a colleague left two months ago, getting paid nothing and I’m exhausted!

  686. Carolsue says

    I don’t want to cook dinner because everytime I do my husband complains that something made him a) have gas b) have cramps c) feel sick or d) just doesn’t like what I cook
    SO if we go to Chili’s, he can pick whatever he wants and will not (hopefully) complain
    digicat {AT} sbcglobal {DOT} net

  687. Carolsue says

    I like Chili’s on Facebook #1
    Carol Anderson
    digicats {AT} sbcglobal {DOT} net

  688. Carolsue says

    I like Chili’s on Facebook #2
    Carol Anderson
    digicats {AT} sbcglobal {DOT} net

  689. Sondra says

    I need a night out at Chili’s because I have not had a day off or a night out in a month – and it is 104 degrees here and I just want someone else to cook for once!!!

  691. Kathy S says

    I’d love (need) to have a nice dinner out at Chili’s because it’s been too hot to cook, but mostly because when we eat together at home … (we’re empty nesters,) I cannot hold a conversation with my dh during a meal, because he always turns on the kitchen tv and focuses on that instead of me! If we received a gift card for a nice dinner out, at least he would be “kind of” held captive, because I’d make sure that his seat was NOT facing the tv sets in the restaurant! HA! He would be a captive audience to my “so called stimulating conversation” for an hour or so! YAY! Sabotage on my part! After 39 years of marriage, I deserve that much!

  693. Charity S. says

    Follow both on twitter.

    ccboobooy

    http://twitter.com/ccboobooy/status/20584843474

  702. Salleefur/Jesslyn says

    I REALLY need this! We are redoing our kitchen – or I should say, my dear, precious hubby is attempting to complete this task on his own! Suffice it to say there is no light at the end of this tunnel… And of course, if we could afford to eat out, then we could afford to hire PROFESSIONALS to finish the kitchen!

    So eating out at Chili’s sounds like Christmas in, well, August! And dear hubby deserves this treat even more than me!

    jessterlyn@aol.com

  705. Sarah L says

    Creative, huh? Because I’ve never been to Chili’s and I need new experiences to round out my life. Thanks for the contest.

  706. Leandrea says

    I want a night out because I need a break from Mac and Cheese! leandrea246 at hotmail dot com

  708. Sarah L says

    2 http://twitter.com/slehan/status/20589969185
    (I follow both: slehan)

  711. diane Baum says

    I desperately need to win this and go out because my dog ate my stove so I can’t cook dinner!

  712. Michelle H. says

    I have a large family and cook a lot. School is about to start and I would love to be served a meal.

  714. Jaclyn Reynolds says

    I’d love to go out to Chilis w/ my family and not cook for an evening. We love their quesadillas! We haven’t been out to eat in awhile so this would be so much fun!!

  715. Rosey says

    I don’t want to cook because it’s too HOT OUT, and we just found out today that there is a Chili’s close to our home (forty-five minutes) that we were totally unaware of, so we would love to win.

  716. Beverly Metcalf says

    After looking at those delicious meals, I need to go to Chili’s and get that hamburger meal, and it’s been too hot to cook anything at home. Thanks for having the giveaway!

  717. Rosey says

    I follow you and Chili’s on Twitter and I tweeted. onhttp://twitter.com/mail4rosey/status/20594499306

  718. Ken says

    I don’t cook , my wife does. I clean up. She works full time and I would like to take her out to dinner. Thank You!

  719. Jay F says

    This is the time of year where everyone expects me to cook out. But we’ve had a lot of rain recently, and the mosquitoes are incredibly thick, the worst we’ve seen in years. I’d love to eat at Chili’s, especially if I don’t get bit!

  720. Pamela S says

    Well I almost NEVER want to cook and admit I’m short on creativity and cooking talent. My family would thank you for a reprieve from my cooking LOL

    Thanks!!

  723. Brian E. says

    Thanks for the giveaway…it’s just too hot out (i.e. here in the desert southwest), and my wife & I could use a break…besides, our kids love Chili’s !

    senorpiero [at] yahoo [dot] com

  725. Brian E. says

    Follow @ahappihippymom, and Chili’s on Twitter: @brianpiero

    Tweeted: http://twitter.com/brianpiero/status/20599713098

    senorpiero [at] yahoo [dot] com

  726. Brian E. says

    #2 Follow @ahappihippymom, and Chili’s on Twitter: @brianpiero

    Tweeted: http://twitter.com/brianpiero/status/20599713098

    senorpiero [at] yahoo [dot] com

  727. Brian E. says

    #3 Follow @ahappihippymom, and Chili’s on Twitter: @brianpiero

    Tweeted: http://twitter.com/brianpiero/status/20599713098

    senorpiero [at] yahoo [dot] com

  728. kim parrott says

    Well, it’s too hot to cook here – and besides my cooking is more of a punishment than a treat, if you get where I’m coming from. I’d love to pick up something tasty for supper during this miserable heat wave

  729. Gianna says

    We haven’t gone out to eat in over a year and I cook several times daily! It’d be nice to have a night out where someone actually cooks for me 🙂

  731. dawn says

    I need a night out at Chilis after chasing kids and pets and cleaning all day in the heat I’m just pooped out and the last thing I want to do is stand in the hot kitchen and cook. This would be a blessing.
    mightynaynay(at)cs.com

  732. Nicole Trimm says

    So, this is the first ever blog giveaway I have entered…I am just being introduced to the wonderful world of blogging and so far I think it’s pretty awesome. I really need this gift certicate to enjoy a date night with the hubby but still be able to afford a babysitter, we never go out because it is plain expensive if we go out to a decent dinner and pay a sitter were looking at 100 buck easily so this would sure help!