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Most Free Birthday Offers Are Food-Related

Fabian Behnke, Staff Writer

Thursday, November 20, 2008 – updated: 2:14 pm EST November 20, 2008

While it is not always pleasant to turn a year older, birthday presents from

friends and family can indeed be a welcoming distraction from your age

concerns.

But did you know that there are plenty of companies who would also like to

give you gifts on your birthday? In fact, you can sign up for deals now even

if your birthday is months away.

_Section: Smart Savings_ (http://www.wsbtv.com/save-money/)

Most of the birthday offers are based in the food sector. So if you are

planning a birthday dinner with your friends and family anyway, consider the

following offers to save big.

Let’s start with appetizers. The Outback Steakhouse offers one of your

choice for free. Just prove it’s your birthday. No sign up required -- easy,

isn’

t it?

Now for the entrée. Along with many others, Fox and Hound offer a free

entrée the week around your birthday. _You have to sign up online beforehand

and

bring the coupon in with you to get the deal_

(http://www.fishbowl.com/clt/ttlentmnt/lp/join/v3/join.asp) .

If you are a meat lover, the Black Angus Steak House offers a free steak

dinner for your birthday. _You have to register for their Prime Club, but you

also receive a free complimentary dessert._

(http://www.blackangus.com/PrimeClub.htm) .

Famous Dave's is willing to give you an entire free meal on your birthday.

_But again, a sign-up for their club is required_

(http://www.famousdaves.com/home/pig-club) .

For those who aren’t as into meat, Noodles & Co. also offers a free meal on

your big day. _Just register online for their newsletter and you’ll receive

the coupon for your birthday dish._

(http://noodle.fbmta.com/members/UpdateProfile.aspx?Action=Subscribe & InputSource\

=W)

After all of that, dessert would be nice, wouldn’t it?

The Cold Stone Creamery offers up one of its luxurious ice cream creations

on your special day. _Just register for their club and you’ll receive a

coupon

in your inbox._

(http://www.coldstonecreamery.com/birthday/birthday_club.aspx)

Coffee goes well with ice cream, right? Show your ID at most Caribou Coffee

shops around the country for some free after-dinner caffeine.

You’re done eating, but now it’s time to celebrate. How about a few beers

for your party? At Hooters, you can get a free song from the staff and a

T-shirt with proper ID.

OK, you’re stuffed. But wait, there are more freebies available on your

birthday than just food.

The Disney Theme Parks will offer free admission to either Disneyland or

Disney World on your birthday in 2009. _Sign up ahead of time, register your

birthday and bring the printed confirmation and your ID with you._

(http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/disneyparks/e

n_US/WhatWillYouCelebrate/index?name=FreeOnYourBirthdayPage & bhcp=1%20)

Odds are that if you sign up for one of these deals, you will receive

promotional e-mails throughout the year from these companies in your inbox.

Most deals are up to the individual businesses; some might not participate.

The best thing to do is call in advance to confirm your birthday deal. You

should always have your ID with you, to prove your birthdate.

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