It isn't often that we actually get a gift for no reason at all and like all things this gift has some strings BUT if you are planning on a dinner or lunch out then this is really a gift.

I received this information from someone who actually has used this service often, but so far Jay and I have not. We do plan on trying it and I have verified that the website does have restaurants that are local to me.

Basically what you do is put in your zip code on the web site and it will bring up participating restaurants in your area within 15 or so miles.

As I said, I checked our area and there are some excellent restaurants that participate.

Most restaurants offer gift certificates in various amounts and some with pretty steep discounts.

The kicker is you need to buy the gift certificates and of course you pay for them upfront so if you don’t use them the restaurants get their money. But if you do use them you could enjoy a $25.00 meal for only $3.00 excluding alcohol and tips of course.

For example recently there was a special buy a $25 certificate for 80% off (ended that day) which came to $5.00...then when you get to the check out, you type in for the promotion code the word "Surprise" and the total of the certificates you've ordered came up at $2.00 each!!!

Pretty cool! Buy, print them out and go enjoy a super cheap meal.

Most are good for a year but be sure to check out the expiration date just in case. Don't forget to type in the word "Surprise" for the added discounts if they apply!

www.restaurant.com Enjoy and Happy Holidays

Jay and Monika