Happy Birthday!

So...yesterday was my 31st birthday and the events of the day were totally blog-worthy! Now being laid off and having many friends in a similar situation, it's important to be frugal while celebrating. And believe it or not, it is totally possible...even in a big city like D.C.

I found myself surprised by two of my best friends yesterday morning. They came to the door with an agenda and a stack of papers. Upon further examination, I realized that we were celebrating a day of freebies, courtesy of D.C. and Virginia vendors! This was amazing! I have to give credit to these awesome places and figured this blog was the way to do it. Now anyone can partake in this excitement during their birthday month, but you have to sign up on the company's website prior to the actual day. And if you are really lucky, maybe one of your good friends will sign up for you, using their email so you can avoid the daily emails that will inevitably follow (thank you Katie!).

Check out some of the cool deals we had!

• Bruegger's Bagels - free bagel with cream cheese
• Baskin Robbins - free ice cream cone
• Noodles & Co. - free entree
• Bailey's Pub & Grill - free appetizer (with the purchase of an entree)
• Chevy's - free appetizer (with the purchase of an entree)
• Sephora - free birthday gift! I got shampoo/body wash!
• Cake Love - free cupcake
• Ella's Wood Fired Pizza - free pizza

So no matter your situation, remember that birthdays are meant for total celebration...and let's face it, it's usually the gifts that cost very little that matter the most, namely, quality time with great friends.
Rachael