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October 25, 2015

10/25/2015

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Tanya's Daily Scoop
NEXT TRIP DEPARTS IN: 11 DAYS

It's still the weekend yo!

Hey Folks!

How's it going?

Any fun plans for today?
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I was thinking about going to see another movie - The Martian with Matt Damon - heard great reviews about this one! 
But we decided to put it off until next weekend.

Interesting thing I found out though, is that the movie has the same cinematographer as 'The Walk' (which we just saw on Friday night) 'Dariusz Wolski'! 
Well, I'll let you know what I think about this movie next week...

Yesterday not only was National Food Day and National Make a Difference Day, but here at Travelin' Cousins it was also Shoppin' Saturday and it was a fun filled day (for this shopaholic - I hope it was as fun for Dave and Cosette too - Dominic opted to stay home).

Anyhow we went in search of ideas and hopefully purchases for - an upcoming Photo Shoot, Dominic's Birthday, Mika's Birthday, to pick up an online placed order for Cosette and of course Christmas shopping!

Well, we weren't so successful on a number of different fronts.... But we did manage to find the wardrobe for the Photo Shoot - which I'm stoked about and is a big relief!

And what happens every year at Christmas time when you are out shopping???

You find things for yourself!

Although it didn't happen right away (in and out of several stores empty-handed) but then I totally lucked out and grabbed a few lovely items:

2 long flowing skirts and a beautiful vintage style necklace from Banana Republic (an old favorite), a
fun denim dress from a boutique store, a sexy pair of Low-Rise Metallic Power Skinny Jeans in Radiant Indigo Wash from Guess (another old favorite) and a cardigan sweater (for the photo shoot) from H&M.
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Luv these!
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Perfect for the photo shoot.
And while I wanted to share with you a few pictures of my finds - I can't seem to find most of the pictures online and didn't take any of my own. Boo.

Oh well..next time.

The rest of our day we did manage the yummy breakfast at Freesoul Caffe that I had mentioned.
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And then the Veggie Grill fundraiser that the IPC was having for dinner..
Where I was so happy that my friend and great supporter of the kids choir - Chhai showed up for, some old friends that I haven't seem in years, as well as current choir and members of the Board of Director.
​The flow of business and guests was pretty steady throughout the night - so I hope that we raised the group a good amount of dough!
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The kids, Chhai, and Dave
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Dominic tried the new Bad to the Bun Burger
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The kids favorite "hacked" menu item!
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The kids and their friend Brianna
We stayed at the Veggie Grill socializing for hours, soooo by the time we got home you'll never believe this - but I (who only ordered a salad) was STARVING - I should've ordered more!!

And that was pretty much it for yesterday.
Today, we will be heading to REI and the rest of the day is kinda a blank slate! 

So I'll fill you in on the all of the SCOOP in tomorrows Daily!

I hope that you guys are already having a great weekend and continue to have a terrific one!

See ya later,
​-T
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Elisa's Daily Scoop
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Birthday Freebies

Happy Sunday!!

Well, not exactly the sunny kind of Sundays we've been having the past few weeks. Sometimes the rain can be soothing and relaxing too.
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Today we'll be celebrating my sister's birthday with a family dinner.  So, I was thinking about the one thing that most people do at some point to celebrate their birthdays...go out to eat.  

Even if there is a party, or family gathering at home, most of us, will have one night or day that they go out.  That got me thinking further and I thought what could be better than going out for a fun meal --- getting that meal or part of the meal for FREE!!!
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Everyone loves a freebie, so why not have something complementary to eat on your special day!!

In fact, many restaurants extend the freebie to the entire birthday month if you are signed up for their E-Club.  

Thanks to the folks at Urban Tastebud, they have compiled a list of 400+ Restaurants that offer something free for the birthday person!!  

Here are my Top 54 Restaurant Picks for Free Birthday Food
(with Links to their E-Clubs).
 
​For the entire Urban Tastebud listing, CLICK HERE.

Applebee’s – Get a free birthday dessert when you sign up for their email list
Au Bon Pain – On your birthday get a free salad or sandwich when you sign up for their email club
Auntie Anne’s Pretzels – Get a free pretzel on your birthday when you join their VIP club (Very Important Pretzel-Lover)
Baskin Robbins – Join the Birthday Club and receive a free 2.5 oz scoop of ice cream
Benihana – Receive a free $30 Benihana birthday certificate when you join the Chef’s Table
Bob Evans – Free kid’s meal, as well as free breakfast meals throughout the year
Boston Market – Free dessert on your birthday as well as a $3 coupon just for signing up.
California Pizza Kitchen – free kid’s meal (plus, you will get a $15 reward just for signing up)
The Capital Grille – Free chocolate espresso cake when you dine on your birthday (no ID needed)
Carvel’s – Free ice cream, as well as a buy one get one free coupon just for signing up
The Cheesecake Factory – Free scoop of ice cream accompanied by singing
Cinnabon – Free random birthday treat as well as a minnabon just for signing up
City Crab & Seafood Company – Free birthday meal
Cracker Barrel – Free dessert when you tell your server
Dairy Queen – Free blizzard
Einstein Bros. Bagels – Free bagel
Friendly’s – Free Happy Endings sundae when you join BFF
Fuddruckers – Free burger when you join the Fudds Club
Grandy’s – Free dinner entree
Grimaldi’s Pizzeria – Free pizza
Hooters – Free chicken wings
Houlihan’s – Free entrée when you join the Email Club
​IHOP – Sign up for IHOP Rewards and receive free pancakes on your birthday
Johnny Rockets – Free hamburger with purchase
Krispy Kreme – Free  doughnut
Macaroni Grill – Free bday cake
Moe’s Southwest Grill – Free burrito
Noodles & Company – Free dish on your bday when you sign up for noodlegram
Olive Garden – Free Birthday Dessert or Appetizer
Outback Steakhouse – Free aussie-tizer
P.F. Chang’s – Free cheesecake
Panera Bread – Free pastry/dessert
Pinkberry – Free frozen yogurt
Ponderosa Steakhouse – Free steak dinner
Quiznos – Join the Q Club and get a free birthday cookie
Rainforest Cafe  – Get a $25 reward on your birthday when you bring your Landry Select Club Card.
Red Lobster – Free appetizer or birthday surprise
Red Mango – Free $5 reward for frozen yogurt
Red Robin – Free burger for your bday
Rita’s Italian Ice – Free italian ice
Ruby Tuesday – Free burger
Sbarro – Free slice of pizza
Sizzler – Free steak dinner
Smashburger – Free  milkshake
Sonic America’s Drive-In – Free Regular CreamSlush,  Tater Tots or Medium Drink
Spaghetti Warehouse – Free spaghetti dinner
Starbucks – Free drink when you pay with your Starbucks Rewards card
Stir Crazy – Free stir fry
TCBY – Free frozen fogurt
Uncle Jack’s Steakhouse – Get a free bottle of champagne when you sign up for Uncle Jack’s Lifestyle Rewards Card
Uno Chicago Grill – Join the Insider’s Club and get a free personal sized pizza on your birthday
Veggie Grill  –  Join the GrillClub and receive a free birthday entree
Waffle House – Join the Regulars Club and get a free waffle for your birthday
Wendy’s – Join MyWendy’s and get a free frosty on your birthday

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Yesterday was a great day on Long Island - another full day at the barn - watching the girls ride, jump and help some of the beginners!!

We also all participated in preparing for the big October Feast/Halloween Feastival next weekend!
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Gonna go get my weekly pampering done now!

See ya'll back here tomorrow!!

-E
xoxo
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