Sign up for birthday deals!

Since my birthday is right around the corner, I have been getting numerous emails this week for *free* things in honor of my birthday! Although I likely won't be able to use many (if any!) of them this year because of where we live, I still enjoy getting them! We are going to La Crosse this weekend, so I might end getting to use one or two coupons.

Here is a list of places to sign up for birthday freebies:

• Sign up for the Qdoba Card and receive a B1G1 free entree coupon on your birthday.
• Sign up for the Noodlegram from Noodles & Co. and receive a coupon for a free "bowl of noodles" (i.e., an entree) on your birthday. Did you know that Noodles & Co. offers gluten-free noodles?
• Join the Blizzard Fan Club from Dairy Queen and receive a B1G1 free coupon on your birthday. You should also receive six B1G1 free coupons throughout the year when you join this program.
• Join Red Robin's E-Club and receive a coupon for a free burger on your birthday. Did you know that Red Robin has a gluten-free menu?
• Join Coldstone's Birthday Club and receive a coupon for a free creation on your birthday.

This is obviously just a few of my favorites...many restaurants offer free items on your birthday!

Happy eating - and happy birthday!