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Saturday, August 8, 2015



I'm excited to pass along info on the upcoming OC Decadence Event next Saturday August 15th! You don't want to miss this one folks! They have upwards of 50 restaurants handing out generous tasty samples and also several liquor companies handing out drinks - ALL included with the price of admission!

Just a few of the fabulous restaurants participating include Social Costa Mesa, EATS Kitchen, Brio Tuscan Grille, SeaLegs Wine Bar, The Crow Bar, Bruxie, The Dirty Cookie and many many more! For a full list, visit the Bites page on the website: OC Decadence Bites!

General Admission tickets are $35 if you buy them online by noon on the day of the event, but if you wait to buy them at the door they go up to $45 so save your wallet some pain and buy them NOW folks: OC Decadence Tix  and if you use code: OCFOODIEGIRL you'll get an additional $5 off GA tix!

Hope to see you there!!

Note: You do have to be 21 to attend this event and IDs will be checked at the door. No sneaking in under-agers. ;)

Friday, August 7, 2015

Birthday Freebies in the OC! 

***Updated in 2017***
So my birthday just passed (thanks!) and it got me thinking about all the freebies I got and how I should make sure that everyone in the OC is aware of all the free stuff they can get just for turning another year older!

Let's start with the yummy stuff....the FOOD FREEBIES!

Daphne's - If you join the Pita Points Rewards program you'll get $5 added to your Pita Points Account on your birthday which is like $5 cash usable for a purchase at Daphne's. It's good for 60 days AFTER your birthday. Sign up here: Pita Points Membership

Brueggers Bagels
Get a free bagel and cream cheese on your birthday. Sign up for their list here: Brueggers E-Club

Famous Dave's
Join Dave's Famous Nation and get a buy one get one 50% off  coupon that is good for two weeks. Sign up here: Dave's Famous Nation

Arby's
Get a free shake  on your birthday for signing up for Arby's Extras. You also get a FREE roast beef sandwich just for signing up! Sign up here: Arby's Coupons

ZPizza
Free small pizza w any purchase of greater value. Join the Ztribe here: Ztribe

Marie Calendar's
$5 off and a slice of pie when you join the e-club.
Sign up at this link: Marie Calendars Eclub

Baja Fresh
On your birthday you get a free burrito and just for singing up you get a free taco! Do it here: Club Baja Signup 

Rubys Diner
Get a free sundae (no other purchase necessary) when you join the Eclub at this link: Ruby's Eclub

Pick Up Stix
Get an order of free cream cheese wontons when you sign up for the dragon email club here: Dragon Email Club

Mimis Cafe
Get a free slice of crepe cake or a 2 pack of muffins/croissants (YUM!) when you join the e-club. No other purchase necessary but it is ONLY valid for one week after your bday so use it quickly! Sign up here: Mimis Eclub

Jersey Mikes
Get a free sub and a drink Sign up here: Email Club

Black Angus
Free steak dinner w purchase of equal or greater value when you join the prime club. It is good for 3 weeks after your birthday so you have some time to use it. Sign up here: Prime Club

Stella's Serious in Monarch Beach
Get a free pizza or appetizer w no other purchase necessary. Sign up here: Stella's Eclub

Corner Bakery
Get a free sweet w no other purchase required when you join the Cafe Eclub. Sign up here:  http://www.cornerbakerycafe.com/

Islands 
Get a free kona pie or chocolate lava when you join the tiki link. No purchase necessary. Sign up here: Tiki Link Club

Kolache Factory in Tustin.
Get 1 free kolache when you join the eclub. Use it quickly though cuz it's only good for 10 days! Sign up here: Kolache Factory Eclub

Bluewater Grill
$10 off any $10 purchase when you join ecrew.  It's good for two weeks after birthday so remember to use it quickly! Sign up here: Bluewater Grill Ecrew

Edible Arrangements
Get some free chocolate dipped fruit on your bday! Sign up here: Edible Rewards

Baskin Robbins
Get a free ice cream on your birthday when you sign up for the mailing list: Baskin Robbins EClub

Buffalo Wild Wings
Join the Buffalo Circle and get free wings on your birthday!  Sign up here: Buffalo Circle

Del Taco
Join the raving fan club and get a free shake on your bday. You also get two tacos just for signing up! Sign up here: Raving Fan Club

Dickie's BBQ
Join the Big Yellow Cup Club and get a free sandwich on your birthday! Sign up here:
Dickie's Eclub

Benihana
Here you can get a $30 gift certificate for dinner. It does require a purchase but if a friend wants to take you to dinner for your birthday this is a nice way to keep it on the cheap for them!  They also have a kabuki club for the kiddos where they get their own birthday surprises. Sign up here:
Benihana Chef's Table 

Firehouse Subs in Santa Ana (other locations?)
Just show your ID on your birthday to get your free bday sub. No sign up necessary!

Noodles & Co. 
There's only two Noodles and Co in OC - in Cypress & Orange but they are worth checking out if hyou haven't plus you'll get  free bowl on your birthday if you sign up here: Noodles E-Club

Jack in the Box
Get a free dessert coupon for signing up for their mailing list here: https://www.jackinthebox.com/offers

Godiva
Godiva will give you a $10 gift card on your birthday. Sign up here: Godiva Rewards

Krispy Kreme
Free dozen doughnuts on your bday for joining eclub: Krispy Kreme Eclub

Wendy's 
Get a free frosty when you join their My Wendy's email club: My Wendy's

Panera Bread
Get a free dessert or drink when you register for their e-club:  Panera Eclub

Sprinkles Cupcakes
Join the fan club and get a free cupcake on your birthday! Sign up here: Sprinkles Fan Club

Veggie Grill
One for the vegetarians! Get a free meal when you download the App onto your mobile phone and sign up! Info here: Veggie Grill Rewards App Info

Applebee's 
Get a free dessert by signing up for their E-club. Info here: E-Club Sign-Up

Bonefish (there's one in Tustin!) will give you a free dessert and lots of other non-birthday perks too! Sign up here: Bonefish Grill Insider

Dunkin Donuts
Join their perks club and get a free coffee on your birthday. Sign up: DD Perks

Jamba Juice
Free small smoothie on your birthday! Sign up here: Jamba Insider

Steak & Shake - ony one in OC so far in Laguna Hills
Free burger & fries when you sign up for their E-Club!


Now for the NON-FOOD FREEBIES!

Best Buy
If you sign up for their rewards program (free!) they send you a coupon for $5 off  any $5+ purchase for your birthday! Even if you just go in for a movie or a CD it's like half off! It's also good the whole month of your birthday. Sign up here: Best Buy Rewards

CVS
If you sign up for a CVS card you can also sign up for their Beauty Club which gives you cash back on beauty purchases. For your birthday, they give you $3 in rewards bucks which is like cash to apply to a purchase. Sign up here: CVS Beauty Club

Angels.com
If you sign up for their mailing list, they will send you lots of coupons and on your birthday they will send you a 15% off coupon for any purchase. Good for a month. Sign up here: Angels Fan List

World Market
15% off coupon when you join the World Market Explorers! It's good for the whole month. Sign up World Market Explorers

DSW
$5 off coupon thru end of your birthday month when you sign up for the DSW rewards program here: DSW Rewards

Sephora
Join the beauty insider and they will give you a free gift on your birthday. It's a different gift every year but it's a good one! Sign up here: Sephora Beauty Insider

I know there are prolly way more than the above so if you know of some feel free to comment below - I'd love to hear about them! Also, as with anything offers are subject to change. These were pretty much what I received this year but it could change by the time YOUR birthday rolls around! ;)

Happy Birthday freebies to you all!