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Kids Eat Free at Chipotle
3680 days
I was excited to learn that Chipotle is introducing a kid’s menu in the Richmond area this month. Every Sunday beginning July 11th through August 1st, you will receive one free kid’s meal with each purchase of a burrito, burrito bowl, salad or tacos. The new kid’s menu will feature child-friendly items like quesadillas and single tacos as well as a build-your-own taco kit. The kit allows kids to choose any 3 ingredients in either crispy or soft taco shells. These meals come with a small bag of chips and a choice of organic plain milk, organic chocolate milk, apple juice or soda. And they are all priced under $5!
If I could I would eat at Chipotle several times a week. I am so happy to know that they will now not only have a kids menu but my kids can eat for free each Sunday for a month. I know where we are headed this Sunday! If you have never been to Chipotle, this is the perfect time to try it. You can find their menu and locations here http://www.chipotle.com/en-US/Default.aspx?type=default. The promotion is regional which may be why I wasn’t able to find anything about it on their website. I noticed a sign in the Willow Lawn location and asked an employee about it. Just in case, you may want to call your local Chipotle to confirm this before you head out with the kids. Enjoy!
Pigtails & Crewcuts
0687 days
I tried to put it off for as long as possible, but I knew it was time for their first haircut when women kept asking me if I had a girl and a boy. They really didn’t need much more than a trim to get it out of their eyes and off their ears, but I still wanted to do something special to commemorate this first cut, and I certainly didn’t trust myself to do it. So I started asking around and was told to take them to a little place called Pigtails and Crewcuts. They not only cater to kids but also have a special first haircut package. Perfect!
I called ahead to find out if walk-ins were welcome and was told that they only accept walk-ins. Keep that in mind. We went after lunch on a Thursday afternoon and were the only customers. I have to assume that they are much busier after work and on weekends. The salon was painted in bright colors and full of things to occupy children of all ages. There were several train tables set up in the waiting area which was great for our guys even though we didn’t have to wait. I also noticed several racks of dress-up clothes. Perhaps those were for kids who had no interest in the trains or other toys available for everyone to enjoy. Instead of typical salon chairs there were vintage cars that were turned in to chairs on lifts for the kids to sit in. On the walls in front of the car chairs were televisions playing cartoons. They seemed to have a little something for everyone.
They wasted no time getting our little guys in to the chairs. With the first cut package you get a picture of the cut and a 
lock of their hair all put neatly in a dated card for their baby books. While the stylists were trimming another employee was working hard to get a good picture of the event for each. Getting them to sit still is never easy and I was pleased with the photos that she took. The stylists made sure that they did exactly what we wanted and I was happy with the end result. After it was all said in done, we were out of there in about 15 minutes without any meltdowns. Major triumph for Mom and Dad!
Although we visited the salon in the West End, it turns out there is also a salon in Midlothian. You can find the addresses and a list of their services and prices here: https://www.pigtailsandcrewcuts.com/locations.aspx. I definitely think that we will go back for future trims.
Family Night at Mexico Restaurant
0694 days
This week the baby and I were craving Mexican food so we decided to head to our local Richmond Va Mexico Restaurant for Family Night. Every Tuesday you can get a free kid’s meal, from the Children’s menu, with each adult meal that is ordered. What a deal! We have always been fans of Mexico, not only because the food is good, but also because it is prepared so quickly. All parents can appreciate how important this can be, especially if you have a cranky child and not much time to linger.
Luckily, everyone was in a good mood this time. While we were in the process of getting the boys strapped in to their high chairs, our drink orders were taken and the chips and salsa arrived. I immediately turned my attention to the Children’s Menu to choose their meals. I decided on one cheese and one chicken quesadilla because they are easy to cut up and not as messy as some of the other options. And when I say messy, I mean messy for two 14 month-olds who eat with their hands. All of the options were good, but I am always trying to think of how much clean up is going to be required on the back end. Both of these options come with French fries, so I also ordered a side of Mexican rice. Next time I will ask if we can substitute the rice for the fries.
While we waited for our food to arrive we all snacked on chips and the boys drank their juice which was included with their kid’s meal. I think we waited all of 7 minutes or so. Once the food was cut and placed in front of them they dove right in. It was at about this moment that I realized that I forgot to pack their special bibs with built-in food-catchers, which I HIGHLY recommend. I will not make this mistake again. Hard as they tried to get the rice in their mouths, 50% of it wound up either in their laps or on the floor. Luckily this is a family restaurant and they seem to be used to this type of thing. I did my best to clean up as much as I could before our waiter asked me to stop and said that it was his job to clean it up. I was happy to leave him a nice tip for being so helpful and understanding. 
All in all the food was good, as usual, and the kids had a great time. They were laughing so much that several people commented on what happy little boys they were and how nice it was to hear. I have to assume that people understand that going to Mexico on Family Night is not going to offer them a quiet meal. Please visit their website to view the menu and most convenient location for your family. http://www.mexico-restaurant.com/. For more Richmond Resturant choices check out our sister site Eating In Richmond
Water Play at Stony Point Mall
3701 days
Like most busy moms, I strive to take care of my daily to-do list with as few stops as possible, and make sure that
everyone is happy. I knew it was going to be hot today and I needed to do some shopping for Father’s Day, so I loaded everyone up and headed over to Stony Point Mall in Richmond Virginia. If you have ever been to Stony Point during the summer you have surely noticed the fountain that attracts parents and young kids to this shopping center. It is located just outside of Chipotle and is usually full of squealing kids in swimsuits. Today was no exception.
After we finished up my errands I took the boys over and their eyes were wide with excitement. They couldn’t wait to get out of the stroller and join the fun. Although I was a little nervous since this was our first experience with the fountain, I set them down and they ran right in to the middle of it. They looked a little surprised when they first felt the water and I’m still not sure that they understood that it was coming out of the ground. They didn’t seem to care though. Along with all of the other kids there today, they screamed with excitement and joy each time it shot up in to the air, and tried over and over in vain to grasp it with their hands. They were so busy chasing the water that they failed to notice that the area is not enclosed. Normally they are off and running in two different directions making life very difficult for their pregnant mother. I will have to take them again to see if they are actually turning over a new leaf or if they were just too preoccupied to run.
If you have not ever taken you kids to play in the fountain at Stony Point you now know that it is not enclosed. You should also know that there is not any cover or shade so come prepared with plenty of sunscreen, hats and protective clothing. As long as your children do not mind getting wet, they should have a blast. Please visit the mall website for hours and merchant information. http://www.shopstonypoint.com/
