Places in Salem Where "Kids Eat Free"

I've been paying more attention to restaurants posting a "Kids Eat Free Day". Here are a few I've been able to confirm so far in Salem. Note that an adult entree (and sometimes drink) will need to be purchased to get these deals.

Sunday - IHOP*
Monday - IHOP*, Cinebarre
Tuesday - IHOP*, Roadhouse Grill
Wednesday - IHOP*
Thursday - IHOP*, Shari's
Friday - IHOP*
Saturday - IHOP*

*Kids eat free every day from 4-10pm. Kids have to order off the kids menu


Kids Eat Cheap

Here is a list of restaurants that almost made the list above. I'm not sure why they wouldn't just offer a kids eat free day instead. I think it's much catchier than saying $0.99 or $1 kids meal, but oh well.

Ram Border Cafe
Kids eat for $1 on Sundays with adult entree purchase (excludes kid steak and kid shrimp).

Guadalajara Grill Inc
Kids eat for $0.99 on Sundays with adult entree purchase (must order off the kids menu).

Applebees
Kids eat for $0.99 on Tuesdays with adult entree purchase (must order off the kids menu).

Playtime Activities - 22 to 24 months

As my son got older we started to add a few more activities to our list. If any of these do not make sense to you please let me know and I would be happy to update this post.

Playtime Activities - 22 to 24 months

Go to the Salem Center Mall
- Ride on the escalators
- Ride on the elevator
- Watch cars from the sky bridge

- Peekaboo with Mom or Dad
- Play with CD boom box and tape player (watch out if it's plugged into the wall)
- Walk around the neighborhood
- Check out neighborhood steps, cars, and animals (doggies & kitties)
- Visit with neighbors
- Watch airplanes and cars in motion
- Push kids shopping cart around
- Crawls through tunnel
- Ball - throw, hide, push around in cart, rolls through tunnel
- Climbs up and down the couch
- Enjoys squeezing through tight spaces
- Reading*
- Tickle time
- Music & Dance time
- Close household doors
- Open household doors
- Water the plants
- Grocery shopping in cart
- Walk around the store (don't forget shoes)
- Social event (2 hours max)
- Car ride ^^
- Visit the library (crawl up and down the stairs, ride in the elevator)
- Go through letters and numbers while in the bath

*At this point he mostly flip through the pages instead of letting us read them.

^^ Try to limit length of drive since most toddlers this age don't want to sit still that long and get fussy!

Note: Mealtime can also be a good time to introduce books. I read to my son every time he is in his highchair. Also he loves to throw books from his highchair. We were not able to stop this behavior. So instead we've taught Ben to hand us his books after every meal so we can put them back on the table.

Naps are a bit more consistent but so is resistance to said naps.

Naptime is between. 12:45 and 1:00pm. There were a few days where scheduling made naps impossible. On those days we kept him incredibly busy the hour and half before bed. Otherwise a complete meltdown would occur.

Playtime Activities - 17-21 months

As my son got older we started to add a few more activities to our list. If any of these do not make sense to you please let me know and I would be happy to update this post.

Playtime Activities - 17-21 months

- Peekaboo with Mom or Dad
- Play with CD boom box and tape player (watch out if it's plugged into the wall)
- Walk around the neighborhood
- Check out neighborhood steps, cars, and animals (doggies & kitties)
- Visit with neighbors
- Watch airplanes and cars in motion
- Push kids shopping cart around
- Crawls through tunnel
- Ball - throw, hide, push around in cart, rolls through tunnel
- Climbs up and down the couch
- Enjoys squeezing through tight spaces
- Reading*
- Tickle time
- Music & Dance time
- Close household doors
- Turn dials on the washer & dryer
- Water the plants
- Grocery shopping in cart
- Walk around the store (don't forget shoes)
- Social event (2 hours max)
- Car ride ^^
- Visit the library (crawl up and down the stairs, ride in the elevator)
- Go through letters and numbers while in the bath

*At this point we mostly flip through the pages instead of reading them

^^ Try to limit length of drive since most toddlers this age don't want to sit still that long and get fussy!

Note: Mealtime can also be a good time to introduce books. I read to my son everytime he is in his highchair. His favorite books are "Dog want to play ball"', "Green eggs and ham"', and "Jamberry".

Naps are a bit more consistent but so is resistance to said nap.

Nap time is between. 12:45 and 1:00pm. There were a few days where scheduling made naps impossible. On those days we kept him incredibly busy the hour and half before bed. Otherwise a complete meltdown would occur.

Playtime Activities - 15 to 16 months

Playtime Activities - 15 to 16 months

- Standing time with Mom or Dad
- Blocks Table
- Crusin' around house furniture
- Play with walker
- Ball - pass, chase, bite
- Reading
- Tickle time
- Music & Dance time
- "Help" with loading/unloading dishwasher
- Play with Tupperware & pans
- Inspect & grab the refrigerator magnets and bottom grill
- Try getting inside the fridge
- Push chair around on hardwood floor
- Open and close drawers
- Open & cruise on cabinets doors
- Stand up near open dryer while Mom loads laundry
- Grab at items in between washer & dryer (mops, broom, step stool)
- Go for a walk outside (take hats)
- Water the plants
- Grocery shopping in carrier
- Social event (1.5 hours max)
- Car ride ^^
- Visit the library
- Visit retired neighbors
- Stand in bathtub & play with toys

^^ My son started resisting the car seat more so car trips were limited to once a day. I'm guessing that's due to his increased mobility.

Personal Note: At 16 months we set nap time between. 12:00 and 12:30pm.

Playtime Activities - 12 to 15 months

As my son got older we started to add a few more activities to our list. If any of these do not make sense to you please let me know and I would be happy to update this post.

Playtime Activities - 12 to 15 months

- Standing time with Mom or Dad
- Blocks Table (10 min)
- Crusin' around house furniture
- Play with walker
- Ball - pass, chase, bite
- Reading*
- Tickle time
- Music & Dance time
- "Help" with loading/unloading dishwasher
- Play with Tupperware & pans
- Open and close drawers & cabinets
- Stand up near open dryer while Mom loads laundry
- Go for a walk outside (take hats)
- Water the plants
- Grocery shopping in carrier
- Social event (1.5 hours max)
- Car ride ^^
- Visit the library
- Visit neighbors
- Stand in bathtub & play with toys

^^ Try to have this happen during nap time since he may fall asleep

Note: Mealtime can also be a good time to be silly with your child. We would practice our vowel & consonant sounds. Ben likes watching my mouth move :-)

Personal Note: My son had only one afternoon nap at around 13 months. Start time for nap changed from day to day due to teething.

Playtime Activities - 10 to 12 months

As my son got older we started to add a few more activities to our list. If any of these do not make sense to you please let me know and I would be happy to update this post.

Playtime Activities - 10-12 months

- Standing time with Mom or Dad**
- Blocks Table (10 min)**
- Ball - pass & eventually chase**
- Reading*
- Tickle time
- Music & Dance time
- Help Mom or Dad with dishes or laundry*
- Go for a walk outside (take hats)*
- Water the plants*
- Grocery shopping in carrier
- Social event (1.5 hours max)
- Car ride* ^^
- Visit the library
- Visit our neighbors

*These are considered mellow playtime activities usually done while holding baby in a carrier..

^^ Try to have this happen during nap time since baby may fall asleep

** Physical development activity (grabbing, crawling, standing, etc.)

Note: Mealtime can also be a good time to be silly with your child. We would practice our vowel & consonant sounds.

Playtime Activities - NB to 10 months

After my son was born I started writing down activities we did during the day. I figured this might give other new moms ideas for planning their day. Honestly, I was pretty stumped in the beginning on how to amuse my child.

Playtime Activities - NB to 10 months

- Blanket time with Mom or Dad
- Exersaucer (10 min)
- Reading*
- Tickle time
- Music & Dance time
- Help Mom or Dad with dishes or laundry*
- Go for a walk outside (take hats)*
- Water the plants*
- Grocery shopping in carrier
- Social event (1.5 hours max)
- Watch mobile in crib
- Car ride

*These are considered mellow playtime activities usually done while holding baby in a carrier.

For fun try describing your activity in a song. I would grab any tune that came to mind (e.g. Row, row, row your boat) and just start singing about washing the dishes :-)