Cheers to 36 Years!

Hey friends!

My birthday was yesterday! All I wanted was a bunch of nothing. I got showered with love. I loved every minute of it! I am blessed beyond measure!

I didn't plan a party. I didn't plan a dinner. I didn't go out for drinks. I just wanted to be home and enjoy a rare day of nothing to do. I needed it!

I did however bake my birthday cake as usual. Nothing fancy this year. Just a chocolate cake with a chocolate Swiss meringue buttercream. It was delicious. And as a note to myself, I have to remember to NOT try to use carton egg whites for the SMBC! It stayed flat and did not perform, so I had to start over. The cake was delicious and I remembered to eat a slice!

Going into 36 my only promise is to be kinder to myself. Practicing more self-love and to really start to take care of my body. I've been tripping. I'm still eating all of this free food though! LOL

And about that free food...here is a listing of places that offered something free OR a discount. It's changed a bit since I originally posted birthday freebies. I won't use everything, but I'm trying to use as much as I can!

Sephora
Michaels
Firehouse
Gabe's
World Market
The Crab Shacks (Charleston, SC)
Wine & Design
Old Navy
Steak 'n Shake
Nike
Brandless
Fandango
Regal Crown Club
Zenni Optical
Panera Bread
Zoes Kitchen
Jersey Mike's Subs
Postable
Bruegger's Bagels
Dickey's Barbecue
Moe's Southwest Grill
Dunkin Donuts
Starbucks
Nike
McAlister's
PDQ
Foot Locker
Red Robin
Polo Factory Stores
Khol's
Ikea
Fuddruckers
Ruby Tuesday
Old Chicago
Chili's
Marble Slab
Mellow Mushroom
Texas Roadhouse
Fatz Cafe
Eggs Up Grill
Dave & Buster's
Bojangles
Total Wine & More
The Melting Pot
Golden Corral
Zaxby's

Did I miss anyone? What are some of your favorite things to do for your birthday? Let me know!

XOXO
RoJo

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