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Franny’s Family Restaurant & Pancake House

February 7, 2021 By Joni Kinney Leave a Comment

Breakfast food is comfort food, and we are always searching for a great place to get that warm, homey feeling. Welcome to Franny’s Family Restaurant & Pancake house!

We were super excited to hear about a new restaurant in our town that seemed like a Waffle House style place with Pancakes instead of waffles.

We were so excited to try it out. So did we like it? Keep reading and we will let you know.

Franny’s Family Restaurant & Pancake House

The restaurant is tucked away just off one of the main areas of Stevens Point. This area is no stranger to great food as there are several other restaurants within walking distance.

Another great benefit is that the Holiday Inn is just right down the way if you are looking to visit. So what kind of food do they offer?

Well, it’s not just pancakes! Franny’s Family Restaurant offers a wide range of foods; you will find everything from Mexican to stirfry to good old fashioned breakfast favorites.

Enjoyments of the Experience

Breakfast food is comfort food, and we are always searching for a great place to get that warm, homey feeling. Welcome to Franny's Family Restaurant & Pancake house!

Since this restaurant is local to us, we’ve actually enjoyed it a few times. The first time we actually went to the restaurant to eat. On my visit to the restaurant, I was excited to try out a salad called the Oriental Chicken Crisp. Jason tried the Pancakes and French fries.

The pancakes were delicious, fluffy and oh so delicious. Even the fries were good with their golden brown crust.

Franny’s offers delivery through Eat Street and we’ve taken advantage of that now a few times. The food always arrives warm and delicious. I’ve found I really like the Beef Stir Fry and the Steak Chimichangas. At this point I’m not sure there is any bad food at Franny’s.

Things to Improve

Breakfast food is comfort food, and we are always searching for a great place to get that warm, homey feeling. Welcome to Franny's Family Restaurant & Pancake house!

The salad was good but misleading since it’s not really Oriental dressing instead some sort of southwest ranch. This must be a common misconception because the waitress told me right away. I was still happy to try it and it was really good.

Restaurant Conclusion

I love this place and can’t wait to return. If you are looking for a comfort meal in a cozy little restaurant you can’t go wrong trying out Franny’s.

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We would love to hear if you’ve tried out Franny’s and what you thought. comment below and let us know.

  • Breakfast food is comfort food, and we are always searching for a great place to get that warm, homey feeling. Welcome to Franny's Family Restaurant & Pancake house!
  • Breakfast food is comfort food, and we are always searching for a great place to get that warm, homey feeling. Welcome to Franny's Family Restaurant & Pancake house!
  • Breakfast food is comfort food, and we are always searching for a great place to get that warm, homey feeling. Welcome to Franny's Family Restaurant & Pancake house!
  • Breakfast food is comfort food, and we are always searching for a great place to get that warm, homey feeling. Welcome to Franny's Family Restaurant & Pancake house!

Filed Under: Restaurant Review Tagged With: eating places, places to eat, treat, wisconsin

Ri Ra Irish Pub – Las Vegas

January 19, 2021 By Joni Kinney Leave a Comment

When meeting up with friends you want a restaurant that is enjoyable to sit in and the wait staff is friendly. That is exactly what we got at the Ri Ra Irish Pub when visiting in August of 2020.

Ri Ra Irish Pub Food

Ri Ra Irish Pub - A great place to eat with good food, good service, and AMAZING dessert.

When ordering my dinner, I decided to go with a classic. Check out their full menu for other great choices. I went with the Shepards Pie, which was a delectable loaf of potato and meat stew goodness. It was perfectly seasoned with lamb, peas, carrots, and of course the mashed potatoes.

Feeling a little indulgent, my friend and I to order and split a Whiskey Caramel Bread Pudding dessert. The dessert was sweet, warm, and an amazing way to finish off our meal. I am so glad we took the advice offered and decided to order it.

If you want this dessert, you really need to order it before you start eating your meal. It takes around 45 minutes to cook and be delivered to the table, so this is no last minute dessert option. You won’t be disappointed when you decide to get it.

Enjoyments of the Experience

When meeting up with friends you want a restaurant that is enjoyable to sit in and the wait staff is friendly. That is exactly what we got at the Ri Ra Irish Pub when visiting in August of 2020.

Anytime I’m visiting a new restaurant I want to ensure I understand the menu. Our wait staff was friendly, made suggestions, and offered what I felt were valid opinions on our food.

The great advice really made the overall experience at the Ri Ra Irish pub even more enjoyable.

Things to Improve

The restaurant itself is laid out a little odd, or maybe that’s where our table was. Due to COVID restrictions, we ended up at a huge table. However, this worked for us since we were really brainstorming, and having the extra table space came in handy.

Restaurant Conclusion

Overall, I would recommend you try out the Ri Ra Irish Pub. The food was great, the wait staff attentive, and the vibe was one of old-time comfort.

Looking for some other activities in Las Vegas:

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When meeting up with friends you want a restaurant that is enjoyable to sit in and the wait staff is friendly. That is exactly what we got at the Ri Ra Irish Pub when visiting in August of 2020.

Filed Under: Restaurant Review Tagged With: eating places, Las Vegas, Nevada, places to eat

Kwik Trip Specials to Save You Money

November 13, 2019 By Joni Kinney Leave a Comment

Kwik trip runs some of the best deals. This convenience/grocery/gas station has a lot to offer busy families. You can get everything from hot food, gas, to everyday groceries making it a convenient solution for fast shopping. I especially love the Kwik trip specials to save money.

There are many Kwik Trip specials that will help you save money. Check out our favorites! Everything from fuel, groceries, and instore food.
Take Advantage of all the great deals!

Kwik Trip Locations

This convenience store is mostly located in the midwest and covers Wisconsin, Iowa, and Minnesota. If you want to know if there is a store near you use their Kwik Store Location services. They cater to families, those in a hurry, and semi drivers at many of their locations.

Kwik Trip Specials

I especially love the savings deals they offer. There is always something new to try and they offer common foods at super reasonable prices.

Daily Deals

The daily deals change each day and are always super awesome. Some examples of things you may find include bars for $1, $1 sandwiches, or $4.99 whole pizzas. This is just a sample, I’ve seen so many great products offered as a daily deal. My all-time favorite is the $1 Karuba Gold coffee drinks that are a Monday Daily Deal every week.

Want to know what is coming up as a Daily Deal? Check out their listings! What is your favorite item to get on special?

Special Promos and Fuel

Kwik Trip specials are not limited to daily deals. They have special promos as well which include items like 99 cent pork filets, or 29 cents per pound bananas. To see the current special promos check out their site!

Every month Kwik Trip offers promotional items you can purchase to earn credits towards fuel. To check out what fuel savings they have right now check out the Fuel Discounts page.

Don’t forget to register and save even more using their Kwik Rewards cards. Learn how we use our Kwik Rewards to help us save money on airline tickets and earn miles. This helps our family vacation more often.

Conclusion

If you aren’t already taking advantage of the great offers Kwik trip has you really need to consider it. Stack rewards, supplement your groceries, and pick up your fuel. All of these combined make Kwik Trip one of the most valuable stores in the state.

Filed Under: Money Saving Tips

Walmart Grocery Pickup Review

October 13, 2019 By Joni Kinney Leave a Comment

If you are like me, you are always trying to find ways to save money and save time. Having a family, working, and activities keep us all busy. You can save money using grocery pick up. Read my Walmart Grocery Pickup Review and see if this will work for you!

What is Grocery Pickup?

Want to save time and money? Of course, you do! Read our Walmart grocery pickup review.
Learn how you can save time and money!

Walmart grocery pick up is a way for you to save money and time by placing your order through an app. Once you place an order someone will shop for you picking out all your items. You then simply show up and pickup your order.

How To Use It!

  • Visit Grocery.Walmart.com
  • Select your items by browsing and adding them to your cart. You must pick $30 or more worth of items to use Walmart Grocery Pick Up
  • Once you have made all your selections “Check Out”
  • From the check out options you will schedule your pick up time and location. Double check to ensure you are going to the right place!
  • When your order is ready for pick up you will get an email. Sign back into the app or click on the link in the email to tell them you are on your way.
  • Once you arrive look for the signs that point you to the pick up stalls
  • A nice Walmart employee will meet you with all your selections.
  • Look over your meat and produce and they will load everything into your vehicle.
  • Sign that you picked up your selections and you are on your way.

No running through the store, battling crowds, or searching for misc. items. They will bring you everything you requested, let you know about any substitutions, and sometimes you even get goodie bags!

Extra Benefits

There are other added benefits of Grocery pick up, I will cover a couple here in my Walmart Grocery Pickup review so you know what to expect. Additionally, you should read our extra tips on how to save money on your groceries.

Use the Walmart Grocery App. This makes planning super easy. You can scan household items and groceries as you use them and add them to your cart. This is super handy for when you grab the last toothpaste and don’t want to forget to order it again.

Refer a friend and earn even more money. For every person who uses your link, you get $10 off a future purchase and they get $10 off their first order. Perfect for your friends or if this is new to your area.

Comment below and tell me if you use grocery pick up and if you find it saves time and money.

Filed Under: Money Saving Tips Tagged With: groceries, grocery bill

Renowned Advice for Solo Traveling to Help you Get Away and Recharge

April 26, 2019 By Joni Kinney Leave a Comment

People don’t always understand my husband and I because we vacation frequently without each other. One of my favorite quotes by Jason is about us and our relationship is “We live together and work together, so we vacation separately.” Now that isn’t always true, we do take some vacations together like our trip this past fall to Hawaii. However, we do a fair deal of solo traveling.

Things to Consider: Solo Traveling

There are many things you need to consider when you are solo traveling. Many of the items are the same as if you are traveling with your family, but there are some unique differences. After all, if you want to change your mind while solo traveling there’s no one to argue with you.

We live together and work together, so we vacation separately.Click To Tweet

Solo Traveling Destination

Chose a destination for solo traveling with lots of activities to choose from. One of my favorite places to go is the state of Florida, and there is an endless supply of fun down there. Jason; he prefers to solo travel to Las Vegas. You should consider what is drawing you to the vacation spot you are picking out so you can truly take advantage and see all the things that will enhance the experience.

There are many travel destinations that seem to be made just for the solo traveler. Check out this Bucketlist.

Renowned Advice for Solo Traveling to Help you Get Away and Recharge #travel #solotravel #destinations #vacation #solovacation

Safety

Now I like to post pictures on social media of where we are and what we are doing. But I don’t post photos of where we stay or are staying until after we’ve been there. Safety is a real concern, and keeping your haven safe is a priority. Don’t tell people where you are staying, if asked about it keep your answers vague.

Technology

To really relax and recharge limit your technology usage. I’m not saying throw it all away when you are solo traveling, but truly take time to appreciate where you are. One of my favorite memories of a recent trip to Florida was driving across the state and seeing cows in pastures with Palm Trees. I’m from Wisconsin and this sight cracked me up.

Don’t get so caught up in capturing the moments, that you forget to live in them. ENJOY your vacation. This is how you relax and rejuvenate your soul.

Renowned Advice for Solo Traveling to Help you Get Away and Recharge #travel #solotravel #destinations #vacation #solovacation

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Filed Under: Travel Tips Tagged With: disney world, florida, Las Vegas, vacation

International Mothers Day around the World

April 2, 2019 By Joni Kinney Leave a Comment

Celebration Dates

International Mothers Day is celebrated on the 2nd Sunday in May. Every year the date changes, but it’s always celebrated the same weekend in May. Mothers Day is celebrated around the world in different countries at different times of the year.

However many countries including Canada, USA, Australia, New Zealand, India, China, and Japan all celebrate on the same date. The very first Mother’s day service was observed back in 1908. That’s a whole lot of years of love for mom.

International Mothers Day is among the top 10 celebrated holidays. I mean it is probably not that surprising since we all owe our mom’s something for us being here.

International Mothers Day is among the top 10 celebrated holidays. I mean it is probably not that surprising since we all owe our mom's something for us being here.Click To Tweet

Gift Ideas

If you are looking for some last minute gift ideas for International Mothers Day, here are a few of our favorite ideas!

  • For those mom’s who are fashion lovers check out My Amelia James
  • Moms who are interested in getting more organized check out Day Designer. Don’t forget to check out their freebies section!
  • Don’t forget about those Mom’s who are interested in learning more about CBD oil and all its benefits.
  • Sentimental items such as pictures always make great gifts! So check out the great selection at Mixbook.

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Filed Under: Lifestyle Tagged With: Fathers Day, Gift ideas, holiday, Last Minute

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