Eating out is a great treat, especially if you're tired from a long day and not feeling up to cooking dinner. Not only is it easy, quick and fun, but it also gives you the opportunity to reconnect with the kids, let the tension drain from your body and re-energize the mind. Of course, the price for such conveniences is it can take a big bite out of your family budget. The solution is to find restaurants that offer a free kid's meal for one adult meal.

Typically, the free meals are served only on certain days, usually during the dinner hours and for children of a certain age. Because it's available at participating locations, it's probably best to call the restaurant to inquire about their free kids' meal deals.

The gist behind these types of promotions is to attract more customers to the restaurant on their slower days. For example, on Tuesday nights and in some locations Saturday nights, participating Denny's restaurants offers up to two free kids' entrees from the kid's menu per one regularly priced adult entree purchase. The age restrictions is your kids must be 10 and under. Considering that most places offer 1-for-1 deals, this 2-for-1 kids eat free promotion is that much better. Bon appetit everyone!