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*CLOSED* Giveaway: $20 Papa Murphy Gift Cards + the PERFECT Birthday Activity with Mini Murphs!

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This past weekend, we celebrated my son’s fifth birthday.  While planning it, we were trying to figure out what fun games or things the kids could do – which would still be affordable.  When Papa Murphy’s suggested Mini Murph’s I will admit I was a tad bit skeptical.  However, we decided to turn his party into a lunch time event and let each of the kids go to work creating his or her own pizza masterpiece.

Let me just say that these were a HUGE hit!  Not only did the kids love them – the parents did too!  They had all seen them advertised and wondered about them, but once they saw how cute the kits were and how much fun the kids had with them, they were sold.  A few even mentioned that they were keeping that idea in mind for their child’s next party.

These are so kid friendly – first of all, they come in little mini pizza boxes complete with crust, sauce, cheese and pepperoni (if you so choose) .  It also includes the baking instructions as well as a mini temporary tattoo.  The kids can get busy making their pizza to their own liking:

While the pizzas were all baking in the oven, we entertained the kids with pin the smokestack on the tractor (my own version of pin the tail on the donkey).  Just as we finished the game, the pizzas were done and ready to be sliced and served.  While the kids ate theirs, I was able to toss more into the oven for all of the adults (and let me just say that their Bacon Cheeseburger Pizza is to DIE for).  Once the pies were cooled off, the kids sat down and enjoyed their little masterpieces:

As I mentioned above, these kits are very affordable.  At just $3 each, it won’t break the bank to feed kids PLUS give them something fun to do.  All of the kids at our party were ages 4 – 5 and they had the best time.  I highly recommend Papa Murphy’s Mini Murphs for your party — or to just even have fun with the kids on a Friday night!  You can find out more by visiting them on Facebook as well:  http://www.facebook.com/papamurphyskansascity

THE GIVEAWAY:

FIVE (5) Penny Pinchin’ Mom readers will each receive a $20 gift card to Papa Murphy’s Pizza

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REQUIRED ENTRY:

1.  What do you think of these new Mini Murphs?  If you had a party, do you think you might try them?

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This contest will be open until March 14th at 11:59 p.m. CST. The winner will be chosen at random and contacted via email. Said winner will have 48 hours in which to provide me with their mailing address so that the prize can be forwarded to them. GOODLUCK!!!

Penny Pinchin’ Mom received Mini Murphs and large pizzas in exchange for hosting this giveaway. All opinions contained within this post are her own and were not influenced by any other parties. Be entering this giveaway/sweepstakes, you are attesting that you have read and can comply with the Giveaway Terms & Conditions.

Comments

  3. Sharon says

    I would love to do the mini murphs. My boys love everything pizza and whenever we make pizzas at home they love to add the toppings. Great idea for a party!

  4. Abby B. says

    I love the idea of Mini Murph’s! And they’re so cute 🙂
    I would for sure try them.

  13. Lisa S says

    That sounds like a great idea! Birthday parties can be so expensive, I would definitely try this for a home party.

  14. Cheryl says

    It would make a fun night with my great nieces and great nephews! Aunt Cheryl will be the coolest ever!

  15. Rachel says

    I always loved the Pizza Hut Personal Pan pizzas, but I think these are better. Less fat, more control over the toppings and a great activity for the kids. I would consider this as a party idea.

  17. Jen S says

    I have seen the commercial for these and I thought for $3 they were a pretty good deal for what you get. Plus of the experience of making their own pizzas is great. My kids would love them! I would definitely use these for a kid party. Great idea!!
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  19. Teri Biller says

    I think they are super fun and my daughter loves pizza! Yes, this would be something I would consider for a birthday party!

  20. Tina says

    I haven’t tried the mini murphy’s yet but would love to.Today is actually my birthday and I would totally have these at my birthday party! And yes, I am turning 27 (going on 7) and I’m sure my friends would get just as big of a kick out of these as your kiddo’s friends did.

  21. melaniek says

    I love the idea, and think they would be a HUGE hit at my son’s birthday party next month….

  24. andrea says

    My kids love the mini pizzas. I think we are going to use them for my son’s party as well.

  26. Laura H says

    I love the Mini Murph’s! I think they are great way to help teaching cooking with kids!

  27. Angela Smith says

    I saw these when I went to get pizzas last week! My 3 year old son loved making his own pizza. Now every time we mention pizza he wants his own! Great idea for a birthday party!

  29. Sarah P says

    I have been wondering about the mini-murphs. I think they would be a big hit at my daughter’s next birthday party!

  31. Amy Fordham says

    I checked these out while picking up pizza last week. We love Papa Murphys anyway, and these look like a great idea! I spend more than $3 a kid for food and activities anyway, so this is awesome. I am definitely going to get them for my daughters’s bday next month! Thanks! 🙂

  32. Catelin says

    I think they look great. I make mini pizzas with my family all the time, and this will just make it easier!

  33. Corrina Ballance says

    I think these new mini pizzas are very cute. I think they would be great for a birthday party! Thank you for showing me these. My kids will love them!

  35. Tamara says

    I LOVE Papa Murphy’s pizza!!! I love pizza, and yes…I’ve wanted to try these!!! Thanks for the opportunity to try them out for free!!

  36. Melissa says

    The Mini Murphs sound perfect for my daughter’s birthday parties. Can’t wait to try them.

  39. Lisa Spellerberg says

    I think these are a great idea. I’m sure my 5 year old grandson would love this.

  42. Kelly Persinger says

    We got the pizzas over the weekend for the five grandkids we were babysitting. Was awesome. Everyone got what they wanted. After baked we put them back in boxes to serve. Then leftovers for lunch the next day. Make the kids feel special and able to serve themselves

  43. Lori Caldwell says

    I’ve never tried mini Murphs but one of my great childhood memories was making my own pizza at a local ma pa pizzeria in k.c. 🙂 the idea is fabulous!

  45. Molly says

    I think the mini Murph’s are a great idea!! How fun! My daughter’s birthday party is this Sunday….I’m thinking about getting some!

  46. DWC says

    Just saw these the other day – I’m intrigued and would like to try them. The cost is reasonable (especially since they don’t sell their crust alone – I asked) and the kids would love the chance to make their own!

  47. Mel says

    Thank you for the post and chance to win! I have noticed these kits and wondered about them. It’s good to get feedback on them. I haven’t tried them yet, but think I will after this post. Sounds like a great party idea! I can even see it being a big hit with the “big kids” (adults) for like a Super Bowl party or something.

  48. Lisa Hager says

    I think my kids would have loved these for partys. Now I can do them with my grandchildren instead.

  50. Kylee says

    What a fun idea! I will definitely be trying these for a MOM’s club activity. Thanks for sharing.

  51. Katie B says

    I think they are so cute! I would definitely try these with my kids at home andeven suggest it to them for a birthday party idea!!

  53. Jill B says

    The new mini Murphs look great! Last time I was at Papa Marphy’s picking up a pizza, I noticed them. I immediately thought they would be great for a party, playdate or even just something fun and different to do with the kids for lunch or dinner. Sounds like your party was a success!

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  54. Kenda says

    What a GREAT idea! I have never heard of these, but I now have them on my list of party ideas! Thank you for sharing!!

  57. Kacy Marxen says

    I think these are a good idea! We are just doing a family bday party this summer for my sons 3rd bday. We might have to try these!

  61. hilaryc says

    Yes. I would try it for a sleepover night. I would have a toppings bar with extra stuff like mushrooms, olives, bell peppers, etc that kids could add, too. (my kids are weird– they actually eat veggies) I wonder if Papa Murphy’s will come up with dessert pizza kits next. That would be yummy!! Their s’mores pizza is the best!

  62. Chris Croan says

    I love the whole idea of the mini murphy’s! and think they are a great party idea. If I win the $20 GC from PPM I will definitely get one for my little one to try! OK and since I am on a diet it might be good idea for me too!

  66. danielle says

    My kiddos absolutely LOVE Papa Murphys! I have been looking for an excuse to try these new kid pizza kits:) With the job matket so bad, our next birthday party would really benefit from something as entertaining & yummy as these kits! Good luck everyone!

  67. minerva cox says

    These minis do look like they would spice up a party..would love to try them. Thanks

  68. Melanie O says

    Love the idea for the mini pizza!! I was very blessed to have my kids born on the same day (4yr apart), so I am always trying to think of different things that work out well for both of them. I think I might try this out. Thanks

  70. missi says

    I would definitely try them. It’s a great idea. We have one two blocks from our house and have even done this similar idea for an adult party and it was a hit!

  83. Melissa says

    I would definitely try these!! ;0) That way each person could have their own.toppings. Great idea!!!

  84. Debbie S. says

    What a great idea! I often end up ordering pizza for the parties so why not make it an activity for the kids too. I will definitely have to keep this in mind for my daughter’s upcoming birthday.

  86. Kayla Littrell says

    I think they are a very cute idea! We use to use english muffins or biscuits when I was a kid but this is much cuter! I think they would be a great idea for a kids party!

  87. Rebecca says

    I had never heard of them before. I think my kids would love it if they could make their own pizzas!

  89. Bree says

    I wouldn’t buy the mini pizzas for a party. $5 seems a little high for the small pizza when ordering for several kids.

  92. Angela K says

    We LOVE the Mini Murph’s! I surprised my kids with these for our Valentine Day’s dinner. My husband is gone at military training so my 4 kids were my dates =) It was such a fun night to “spice up the night” HAHAHA! I would definetly recommend them for a birthday party–what a fun idea!

    My kids also kept their pizza boxes to use in their up-cycled play kitchen (my parents and grandparents took a old solid oak entertainment center and made it into a kitchen). They like to play restruaunt so these were a perfect addition to their play world.

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  95. Granny_Granapples says

    My husband and I have our kids along with their children over on the third Sunday of each month for a “Family Memory Maker” day. This post just made my decision for what to this either this month or next. Thank you!!!

  96. Krissondra says

    I’m glad to see your review for these. These would be perfect for my son’s next bay party!

  97. Tracy says

    Papa murphys is our household favorite! Wish there had been mini murphys when my kids were little!!

  100. Amanda says

    I think that sounds like a great idea! You can have the party at your home and save money!

  104. Beth W says

    Wow, those look really neat, and I would deffinitly try them. We have a bday party in April and I think it is a great idea!

  105. Cindy Hamilton says

    I would definitely try the mini pizzas for a birthday party. I did the same thing with homemade individual pizzas last year – but much more work!

  111. Stephenie Stiles says

    Love the Mini Murphs. We will definitely be doing these for my son’s party!!

  112. Shannon says

    I love Papa Murphy’s. My daughter loves the mini pizzas. I love the idea of using them for a party and would definately do it in the future.

  113. Megan says

    I would love to use the mini murphs sometime for one of my kids! They look like lots of fun! Glad they got a good review from you!!

  114. StacyH says

    What a great idea! My daughter would LOVE to do this for her birthday. She’s always wanting to help out in the kitchen. I think she would find these so cool to make and then eat!

  117. Kathy says

    We are huge Papa Murphy’s fans, so I’m sure the kids would love the Mini Murph’s.

  119. Michelle says

    LOVE the idea of the Mini Pizzas. I think we will definately use these next time we have a slumber party!!! Good Job Papa Murphy’s!!

  120. Tonya Cloe says

    I think the Mini Murphs seem to be an excellent idea for a kids party. Kids love the hands on experience of doing almost ANYTHING and most kids who are turning 4 or 5 are starting to get curious about helping to cook so these seem to be a nice safe way to start encouraging kids to enjoy learning about cooking! A+ for these little pizzas!!

  123. Melissa McGill says

    My kids have seen these commercials and I can’t wait to try the next time we stop by Papa Murphy’s. They are tooo cute.

  124. Amy says

    Mini Murphs sound like fun for the little ones. I don’t think I’d use them at a b-day party but would get them for a special treat for my kiddos.

  126. Amber Schmidt says

    Papa Murphy’s Mini Murphs sound like a great idea! My kiddos love to make their own pizzas but we don’t do it often because of all the prep work. I love that Papa Murphy’s has done all the preparations for you and all you have to do is have fun putting the pizzas together, bake, and enjoy! I am definitely planning to do these for my son’s 5th birthday in May!

  129. Anne M. says

    Cute idea! We already do this at home with pita’s and our own “buffet” of toppings. Our godkids love it…our son will too once he’s a bit older.

  132. Heather Stout says

    I think it’s a great idea – very fun, no prep, easy clean-up and allows the child to be creative

  135. Lisa says

    I’ve been wanting to try the mini Murphs with my boys! They look like they’d be a lot of fun, and great idea for a party!

  140. Leigh says

    They’re absolutely adorable!! If I was going to buy them, I’d buy just plain cheese. Then, I’d have a TON of toppings so the kids could customize them to their liking!! You know, like icing your own cupcakes & adding all that sugary stuff in school. Sadly, I have a teenager so those “good ole days” are way behind me.

  141. Jennifer V says

    I think these pizzas are a great idea. I would definitely purchase for a party. In fact with 5 kids, I may just purchase them for something special for them to do.

  144. Melissa says

    I love the Mini Murph’s. I seen them advertised the other day and thought that they would be a great birthday idea for my 10 year old daughter and her friends.

  145. Ashley says

    I think the Mini Murphs look like fun. We keep seeing the advertisement on tv but we haven’t gotten one yet for our little one. Plan to soon though!

  149. lisa says

    I would love to have this at my son’s 3 year old party in the fall, but I would probably give in and buy one for him early. This is such a great idea, my son is getting more and more independent every day.

  157. Amber says

    Mini pizzas are great for storing in the freezer for a night when you don’t want to cook for yourself. I like the idea of a mini Papa Murphy pizza party with all the fun toppings.

  158. Kristine Bourdeau says

    We love Papa Murphys pizza, and I love the idea of the mini-pizza party. It’s a great activity for the kids, and soooo inexpensive! I would definetly try this.

  162. Pam says

    They sound like such fun! If I could afford to, I would definitely do that for my boys’ birthdays. I’ve got both birthdays coming up very soon. It would be awesome to win! Thanks.

  165. Lisa H. says

    I have never seen the Mini Murph’s before your post but they are so cute and fun! It is a really good idea for a birthday party activity.

  169. Melissa says

    I’ve never heard of these, but I bet my 5-year-olds would like “making” their own pizzas – and then the adults can have everything they want on theirs!

  170. Danai says

    I think these are a great idea. I love that they come in their own box, premeasured and ready to go. I would certainly get these, lots of fun!

  177. Stephanie Wright says

    LOVE this idea! Will definitely be doing this at my daughter’s 5th birthday! Thanks for the great idea!!!

  183. Dana Smith says

    I hadn’t heard of the Mini Murphs before. Are they at all Papa Murphy’s? They sound like a super fun party activity! Or if nothing else, a cheap way to let your kids have their own favorite kind of pizza while the adults can be more creative. Great idea!!

  191. Leah Parsons says

    I think they are GREAT! Perfect for kids, or for adults like me, who don’t have a big appetite! 🙂

  194. Jill says

    These are really cute. I know my kids would love doing this as an activity too. One would be covered in pepperoni for sure.

  196. Nicole says

    These pizzas sound like a great idea for a birthday party! I would definitely try them!

  204. Katherine says

    I would try them as long as they have the option of a white sauce, since my son can’t have tomatoes.

  207. Sarah says

    The Minis are a neat idea… but at $3 each and a limited variety of toppings, I’d rather make my own crust and do fully homemade ones.

  210. Denise Wilson says

    I saw the other day that Papa Murphy’s had these little pizzas for the kids, and I knew we would be trying it soon. Would love to win the gift card! We LOVE Papa Murphy’s!

  214. Robert says

    We would definitely like to try this! My 4-year-old son really enjoys helping out in the kitchen. He would have so much fun making his own pizza!

  215. Heidi says

    Love, love the idea! Yes, I would definitely try this! Ironically, I’ve considered this concept before for a bday party. My kids happen to have a Curious George book where George gets invited to a friend’s bday party where the kids each make their own little pizzas! As you can imagine, George makes the bday pizza party quite memorable. (:

  220. Kim says

    My three year old son would love these. I wonder if I could keep him from eating all the toppings before it got baked?

  225. Samantha W says

    Would love to let my kids try these mini-murphs. What would be even greater is if they could let you child pick which topping they wanted. We only buy Papa Murphys pizza….It’s the closest to NY pizza you can get around here.

  231. Kari Seger says

    My husband and I spied these the last time we were in Papa Murphy’s and thought they would be a great idea for our son’s birthday that is coming up in early April!

  234. Regina M says

    I love the mini Murph’s. My kids love making their own pizza so I’m actually thinking of having these at my daughters 7th birthday.

  235. Lisa says

    I think this a great idea and that will work great for my son turning 10! I hope to win the gift card!

  239. danielle says

    I am an email subscriber & would DEFINATLY use these for party! Thanks for the chance:)

  240. angela says

    My daughters bday is Saturday ! I’m thinking I would love to try these as we are on a limited income and these are affordable and look fun!

  241. Carmen says

    Not sure if I’d try them – I’d probably create my own mini pizzas and give the kids more choices for toppings (like vegetables)

  253. Monica says

    I think the mini pizzas are a great idea and I would love to do them for a party! Those have slumber party written over them. 🙂

  256. shannon o says

    I have done similar only on my own so yes i would probably do it and I think it is a great idea

  262. Kimberli says

    We just recently tried Papa Murphy’s for the first time and we are HOOKED!! The Gourmet Chicken Garlic pizza is amazing! I just got an email about these and we are definitely planning on trying them – my 4 yr old isn’t big on pizza but he’s been eating Papa Murphy’s when we get it, so I think they’ll be a hit! Thanks for the chance to win!

  265. cindy says

    i think the mini pizzas are great for a child or a single person that doesnt eat that much

  268. Stephanie says

    I think the mini pizzas are a great idea! We may have to get them for our next get-together.

  272. Stephanie says

    I think they are a great way to get kids involved with fresh ingredients and cooking and I’m sure it would be a great sleepover or any Friday night dinner idea. I will try them when my kids are a little older. 🙂