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Congratulations, Lars! Look for an email from me....
I attended the launch of the new meal with my nieces and other fellow bloggers in the McDonald's located in Herriman, Utah, which opened in April, 2011.
I'm impressed with the new changes.
Did you know that 88% of McDonald's customers are aware of the apple slices option, but only 11% actually choose the apple slices?
If the apple slices are included automatically in every meal, they are more likely to be eaten.
I like that.
Let's take a peek inside ...
Fries!! You have to eat your fries first. It's a rule. Cold fries don't taste as good.
I was whisked away to take a back tour of the kitchen. What a treat!
Wow. I was impressed with the quality and efficiency! It was like watching a well choreographed dance, workers zipping here and there, making sure everything was hot and fresh.
McDonald's is making an effort to provide healthier options such as oatmeal, fruit parfaits, Premium salads and chicken sandwiches.
I enjoyed a Premium Grilled Chicken sandwich, apple slices and a drink for only 385 calories. Yum!
Are you ready to try the lighter fare at McDonald's?
Well, if you live in Utah, you can take your kids, your friends, AND their kids on a Special Play Date, courtesy of McDonald's Utah!
One lucky reader can win gift certificates for the following:
10 New Happy Meals
10 Premium Salads
3 Premium Chicken Sandwiches
Cool, huh?
All you have to do is leave a comment to enter. You can't win if you don't enter, right?
In fact, you can enter ONCE PER DAY, up til midnight, Dec. 1.
Want two more entries? (Two additional entries MAX per person....please don't tweet this every day!)
Tweet this post ~ Leave me the link
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Please make sure you include an email address if your profile does not include one. I need a way to contact you if you win!
Good luck!
Giveaway ends midnight, MST December 1, 2011. Random.org will select one comment and reader will be contacted via email and shared on this blog.
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My nieces and I received a meal that was thoroughly enjoyed, compliments of McDonald's Utah and sponsors of the Play Date giveaway. I received no compensation for this post. All opinions are 100% mine.
Fun -- thanks for the yummy giveaway!
ReplyDeleteLove the apple slices!
ReplyDeletejebond76 at gmail dot com
What a fun giveaway!
ReplyDeletemy son loved this!!!! (so did mommy)
ReplyDeleteI hadn't been to McDonalds in a long time, but the kids and I went a couple days ago, and I was pleasantly suprised at the new kids meals. I think it's a great idea!
ReplyDeleteDebbie: rebbiedeed(at)hotmail(dot)com
This would be awesome. Thanks Frieda!!!!!
ReplyDeleteWow, what a fun thing to try!
ReplyDeleteThat is awesome they are becoming more health conscious in the fast food industry! Thanks for the chance to win...we love McD's!
ReplyDeletebamagv at aol dot com
I don't live in the Utah area, but I have to say that's wonderful! I'm trying to watch my health...but I'm a HUGE McDonald's fan! Thanks for this post - it's timely and delicious!
ReplyDeleteYum...
ReplyDeleteand what a timesavers this holiday season
Shared to Fb. :)
ReplyDeleteGreat post! Thank you for sharing the experience.
--Lars
I didn't even know they were changing the Happy Meals! Not sure how "happy" my 12-yo will be when he realizes they cut down on his fries, and his apples might be eaten by his mom or sister, but it's a step in the right direction health-wise!
ReplyDeleteAwesome, I love that every meal gets apples now!
ReplyDeleteVery fun! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteMlhoech@yahoo.com
I'd love to take my grandkids to McDonalds for a
ReplyDeletefun play day.
Free lunch or dinner with friends! Woohoo!
ReplyDelete--Lars
pick me :)That would be a great play date...or birthday party!
ReplyDeleteSasha J
posted on FB oh, and Brandon used your german chocolate pie recipe for Thanksgiving!
ReplyDeleteSasha
Excellent. Glad McDonalds is doing better since so many people go there so often. (milk_with_knives@yahoo.com)
ReplyDeleteI'd love to win!
ReplyDeletelittlegray88 at yahoo dot com
Day two!
ReplyDeleteMlhoech@yahoo.com
Wow this is amazing!
ReplyDeletecheryl.a.casperson@aggiemail.usu.edu
fingers crossed!
ReplyDeleteSasha
Perfect for my cute boys!
ReplyDeletebastanger@msn.com
How awesome that you get in on all this fun stuff!!
ReplyDeleteIt was so great to meet you. And I agree with you on cold fries. They must be hot. All the way hot hot hot.
ReplyDeleteSeparate comment that I shared to Fb. :)--Lars
ReplyDeleteI think it's funny (strange) that other fast food advertises increasingly unhealthy options, while McDs gets the crazy press, and keeps working to offer fast food that's more recognizable as food and not so unhealthy. Thanks McDs!--Lars
ReplyDeleteLove the fries too!
ReplyDeleteJust tweeted post!
ReplyDeletehttps://twitter.com/#!/mcthomp3
Chris, I accidentally deleted your post saying you shared it on FB, so here is your entry! Good luck!
ReplyDeleteMy babes will be so excited the no longer have to choose! Of course fries always won!
ReplyDeleteI would love to win this.
ReplyDeleteWooo hoo!!
ReplyDeleteTruly great changes! What a great giveaway.
ReplyDeleteWhom will I invite to go with me?--Lars
ReplyDeleteMickey D's!
ReplyDelete-Sasha
My kids will not be happy if I forget to enter EVERYday :)
ReplyDeleteSasha
The best fries EVER!
ReplyDeleteI am so addicted to their fries!
ReplyDeletejamiemiester@gmail.com
I like the cute, small, fry box.--Lars
ReplyDeleteI'm here to enter again. :) Love ya, Frieda!!
ReplyDeleteMmmmm Fries!!!! (and apples!)
ReplyDeletezac.sarah@gmail.com
Thanks Frieda!
ReplyDelete2nd Day entry :)
Enter me again! :)
ReplyDeleteWhich premium chicken sandwich will I choose?--Lars
ReplyDelete3rd Day entry::)
ReplyDeleteME, ME, ME, The kids would love it.
ReplyDeleteIs today the last day? Or was it yesterday? :)
ReplyDelete--Lars
This would be lovely!
ReplyDeletelast try! fingers crossed :)
ReplyDeleteSasha
love their fries thanks
ReplyDeleteaunteegem@yahoo.com
Last entry, ha ha!
ReplyDeleteMcthomp3@q.com
Chris
Woo I love McDonalds - thank you for the giveaway
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