Spring is here!  Instead of eating lunch indoors, why not head outside and enjoy some sun and good food?

Take a break from cleaning up the house, eating at your desk, or munching in the car.  Grab a blanket and then head over to Applebee’s to get soup and sandwiches for your own outdoor eating excursion, family picnic or picnic date.

For simple take out with flavor try Applebee’s Fiesta Chicken Chopped Salad (left), Bruschetta Chicken Salad (center), or Grilled Shimp ‘N Chicken Salad (right).

Eat a healthy picnic and spend 9% less if you use discount Applebee’s gift cards.

Add variety to your meal by pairing your Applebee’s salad with a delicious Applebee’s soup like Tomato Basil (left) or French Onion (right).

A few minutes in the sun is associated with a strengthened immune system, natural healing, and better sleep at night.

Outdoor eating is easy when you supply the blanket and let Applebee’s take care of the rest!

Time Saver Tip:  Spend less time waiting and enjoy more picnic time by using Applebee’s ‘Carside to Go’ by calling Applebee’s and placing your order in advance.  When you arrive a server will bring your food directly to your car.

What are your travel plans this month?  Spring break, family vacation, work engagements, whatever the reason for hitting the road, if you’re going to be picking up food on the run or dining out, stretch your dollars by taking a bite out of these restaurant discounts.

Applebee’s

Guarantee 9% savings on your lunch or dinner on the run with discount Applebee’s gift cards.  A perfect solution for brown bag lunch meetings or for hosting a meeting, get Applebee’s on the run with ‘Carside To Go’.  Just call and order your favorite Applebee’s appetizer, entree, burger, sandwich, and dessert and then pull into the Applebee’s parking lot and have the meal delivered directly to your car.  Heading home?  Pick up food for the kids too with Applebee’s Kid’s Chicken Tenders, Kid’s Grilled Cheese Sandwich, Kraft Macaroni & Cheese, or a Mini Cheeseburger.  There are also lighter and delicious menu options including Weight Watchers and Under 550 dishes. If you choose to dine in, save money by paying for your meal and your server’s tip with your discount Applebee’s gift card.

Savings Stacker: Use this $5 off $25 or more or 2 lunches for $10 Applebee’s coupon (expires 3/31/12) with your discount Applebee’s gift card to pay even less to let someone else do the cooking.

California Pizza Kitchen

Save time and money and get great food by ordering California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) online and paying with discount CPK gift cards.  Complete with photos for many dishes, CPK’s online menu (click “Order Online” in the top right corner) also includes several options for children including Kids Original BBQ Pizza, Kids Fusilli Alfredo, and Kids Fresh Fruit.   Are you traveling by plane soon?  Save 13% on California Pizza Kitchen at many airport locations with discount California Pizza Kitchen gift cards.  Check to see if a California Pizza Kitchen is in your travel path here.

Savings Stacker:  Get an additional $5 off a $15 purchase by joining CPK’s eclub.

Outback Steakhouse

Order Outback Steakhouse online and have food delivered to your car for 10% less with Curbside Take-Away and discount Outback Restaurant Brands gift cards.  Hate trying to remember details from a few weeks or month ago?  When you order from Outback Steakhouse online, you can reorder a previous order or create an order for a future date.  I’m so glad someone is going to help me remember the details for everyone in my family!

Carrabba’s Italian Grill

Who can feel guilty eating quality Italian food for 10% less?  Start your meal with handmade Italian recipes like Calamari then savor the flavor of Carrabba’s new Lobster Macaroni & Cheese.  My favorite way to end a meal at Carrabba’s is with their tiramisu.  Pressed for time to dine in and enjoy fresh Italian food at Carrabba’s?  Complete your Carrabba’s order online and Carrabba’s will bring dinner right to your car – pronto!

Discount Outback Restaurant Brands gift cards can also be redeem at Roy’s, Bonefish Grill, and Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar