Happy Birthday Sam!

Ok.. so, it's also Thanksgiving and while I'll wish you all a lovely holiday, I'm a vegetarian so to me, this day is about death to turkeys and that makes me sad... but, it's also Sam's birthday this year! My sweet Sam turns 5 today!

He and his 11 brothers were dumped in the garbage at 3 weeks of age and rescued by a local shelter.

The pups were bottle fed and fostered by some amazing people until they were old enough to go to their forever homes.

I have a few pics of Sam's brothers so I'll post them here as well. The first pic above is my Sam on the striped bed, closeup is Arnie, Stevie is wearing the bandana, then Syd on the couch and Carlos wearing the collar. I don't have pics of any of the other ones. Wherever you are, boys.... happy day!

39 and Holding

Today is my 111th birthday! (wait.. that was Bilbo, not me) ... I'm turning 39 today!

This is my last birthday ... I hope not literally... next year I will begin celebrating anniversaries of my 39th birthday.

So... have a cupcake or a donut or a slice of vegetarian pizza to help me celebrate!

Birthday Freebies!

My birthday is on September 30 and I've discovered the wonderful world of BIRTHDAY FREEBIES! Did you know that there are a ton of stores and restaurants that will give you a free goodie to help celebrate your birthday? Usually, you just have to register thru their website and the week of your bday you get an email with a coupon to print. Make sure you sign up your spouse too! Most of these places will also give you a free appetizer or dessert for joining.. so you'll probably get something just for signing up.

If you know of any that aren't listed here, let me know and I'll add them to the list!

I'm gonna make it easy for you.. here is a list. Most require you to buy another item to claim the freebie but who eats alone anyway?

Sephora - free 2.5 of birthday cake shower gel (you can get it in store or with an order online)

Bare Escentuals - in their stores they give 15% off in your birthday month

Philosophy - free 4 oz Purity cleanser with purchase

Lone Star Steakhouse - free entree up to $15

Red Robin - free burger

Houlihan's - free entree

Maggiano's - free dessert ($10 off when you join)

Qdoba - free burrito with purchase (free ships/salsa when you join)

Texas Roadhouse - free appetizer or sidekick of ribs with purchase of 2 entrees

Del Taco - free premium shake (plus 2 free chicken tacos when you sign up)

Cold Stone Creamery - free 'like it' size with one mix in

Marble Slab - free goodie at sign up and bday

Biaggi's - free dessert

Don Pablos - $10 off on your bday, anniversary of joining, every 10th visit and free dip sampler for joining

On The Border - free empanadas or dessert (free queso or empanadas with sign up)

Ruby Tuesday - free dessert

Dale & Thomas Popcorn - you'll get two coupons, one good in stores for a free bag of popcorn and one for free shipping online

The Melting Pot - free fondue for two with purchase with sign up (no bday goodie that I've seen)

Godiva - $10 off a $50 purchase

Famous Dave's - free goodie for your bday and for signing up (you'll get emails with a code) here are what you could get - the code is at the bottom so you can see what it is before you go:

W01 = B02 = big feast

W03 = B04 = rib dinner

W05 = B06 = super sampler

W07 = B08 = appetizer other than super sampler

W09 = B10 = dessert

TGI Friday's - they give you coupons for a free appetizer or dessert when you join (no bday goodie that I know of)