As of 10/30/2013, I have used 20 of the coupons!!  Most of the people who received the coupons/certificates were very nice.  There were only a few that seemed to give an attitude or was mean about using the coupons.   I had good experiences too.  I remember the nicest people were at Noodles N' Co. in Rockford, IL and Culver's on Harrison Ave. In Rockford, IL.  Denny's in Rockford, IL, on my birthday, forgot to put my pancakes in my bag to go.  The Steak N' Shake, also in Rockford, IL,  did not put the correct ingredients on my hamburger (I only ordered the free hamburger and fries).  At Sbarro's in Cherryvale Mall, the guy behind the counter, shoved my coupon in my face because I didn't see that the coupon said I needed to purchase a beverage.  I had no problem purchasing the beverage.  He was just being a jerk because I was using a coupon. The Cinnabon in Cherryvale Mall in Cherry Valley, IL gave me two coupons.  The first one I used was for a Chocolate Mocha latte Chill and the girls were so sweet.  The second time, was for a minibon.  The girls were super sweet but they charged me 22 cents sales tax. the The Dunkin' Doughnuts on Lake Street in Addison, IL had a guy make me a free Medium Beverage.  He rolled his eyes when I put the coupon on the counter.  He read it closely as I ordered a Chocolate Latte.  He asked if I wanted sugar.  I told him that I did.  He gave me my beverage and it was hot milky water.  I wouldn't recommend going to those places with your coupons. Find a different location to use them.  I was told that Redbox and Panda Express also gives you things for your Birthday.  Last Year, I think Redbox sent me a text message for a free movie.  This year, I didn't receive anything from either place. There are other places I have signed up for but it was in the same month of my birthday and anniversary, so I cannot say that I signed up in time to receive the promotions.   Walmart and Target do not do Bday promotions but they do have printable coupons on their websites and walmart gives free samples sometimes too!    Please write a post if you know of more places to get legitimate freebies.  I will do the same and keep you updated on the progress.

Teavana gives you discount coupons and promotions too..

Just got freebies from Egg Harbor Cafe, Famous Footwear, Ulta, Le Peep, Sephora, Photos Hotdogs, Skuddlebutts, Carlucci's, Gameworks, Fox and Hound, and Chandler's Chophouse.  Some of these places will also ask for your anniversary date and may also give you a welcome gift!  I will post more as I find new..

Culver's and Dunkin' Doughnuts needed to be added to the list of Bday Freebies!!

My job at Exclusive Pro Sports in Rockford, IL was being filmed today for the show, "Made In America."  I did not get filmed but I did get a free T-shirt.

Whet: to make (something, such as a person's appetite or curiosity) sharper or stronger. 

• We had some wine to whet our appetites.

~I always thought it was 'Wet'..

Free Birthday food! 
Join their clubs and get free food! Try these (Illinois and surrounding area):

Blizzard (from DQ)
Orange Julius (from DQ)
IHOP
Perkins
Cold Stone Creamery
Old Country Buffet
Steak and Shake
Auntie Annies Pretzels
Cinnabon
Texas De Brazil
Benihanas
Melting Pot
Houlihan's
Arby's
Johnny Rockets
Red Lobster
Cici's Pizza
Home Run Inn Pizza
Uno's Pizza
Pizza Ranch
Cousins Subs
Jersey Mike's
Medieval Times 
Weber Grill
The Ram
Devon's Seafood Grill 
Joe's Crab Shack
Buca Di Peppo
Shula's
Sbarro
Sweet Tomatoes
Payless Shoe's 
Pepe's
Ben and Jerry's 
Baskin Robbins
Moe's Southwest Grill
Olive Garden
Jason's Deli
Mimi's Cafe
On the Border
Marble Slab
TCBY
Ponderosa's Steakhouse
Fuddrucker's
Texas Roadhouse
Maggiemoo's
Au Bon Pain
Bd's Mongolian
Ruby Tuesday
Oberweiss Dairy
Famous Dave's
Lone Star Steakhouse
Noodles & Co.
Smash Burger
Uncle Julio's
Kona Grill
Champps 

Created 10/21/2013