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Birthday Celebrations with Darphynia

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My birthday officially starts tomorrow, but I started celebrating early by going out for some of the things companies offer. My fiancée joined me, which was nice. If you were curious, I’m not like the sustainable people who say “No” to freebies. Quite conversely, I love when free things are offered, especially since I’m on a limited income. It’s a nice thing that companies do, which often leads to people making a purchase if it’s not a requirement. In a way, it’s a win-win. I have discussed my love of free offerings in previous posts. Even though I try to limit how personal my blog is, I pride myself on transparency.

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Celebrating My Birthday Month

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So, May 2nd was the first day I sort-of began to celebrate the day of my glorious birth. Kidding–about the glorious part. It was anything but. The past few weeks have been eventful. If you’d like to read more about the goings on in May, read on.

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🥳 A May Birthday 🎂

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It’s that time of year again. In a few days I’ll be marking another “trip around the sun”. As I get older the time goes by faster. There is an adage that goes, “Youth is wasted on the young” and it’s true. There is so much I hope to be able to do in this life. For me, birthdays are a reminder of what I want to accomplish while I’m able to. They are also a reminder of my own mortality. It probably sounds morbid, but it doesn’t have to be and isn’t in my case.

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Birthday 2020

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This year I made dinner. Gennaro’s Tuscan Chicken from his collaboration with Citalia (all rights to the owner), with local chicken, rosemary, garlic, and potatoes. Gennaro served his with rustic bread, but I went and got some miniature mixed potatoes. I tossed them in with the chicken, and cooked per the instructions. Everything was perfect! Hands down one of the tastiest dishes I’ve made in awhile. If you’re interested in giving it a whirl, I’ve posted the video below.

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May Day & Birthday Planning

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Today is May Day, and the countdown to my birthday! Hard to believe it’s already May. Some of the days are flying by, but others are moving “slower than molasses in January”. The stay-in is still in place, but you would never know it. Anyway, yours truly has a birthday coming up, but, an outing is out of the question. Depending on the weather (the forecast listed a high of 93, but I’m hoping it’ll be cooler), I think I’ll bring out the pop-up tent and have an outdoor lunch in the backyard, followed by a Warcraft-themed dinner. Maybe tea sandwiches, mini foods, and maybe a cheesecake for lunch… Haha, oh the struggle when you love food so much.

Every year I get myself a little something. This year, I’ve ordered a Klean Kanteen tumbler, two Swag Bags and a Vejibag. Hopefully the bags extend the life of the produce we get. I will have a review of the bags after a 30-day trial. Side note: I’d like to get some wholesale fruit and veg. I’m really into fermenting and making jams/fruit spreads, so wholesale seems to be the best way to go. That’s all for now. Hope you all have an amazing rest of the day.

Peace & Love, always!

Birthdays & Freebies

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The older I get, the less focused I am on doing things for my birthday.  These days, I have just as much fun going around town and getting all the “freebies” to celebrate the day of my glorious birth.  Okay, glorious may be a bit exaggerated.  Anyway, here are some places that treat you on your birthday, as what you may get, since I’m not sure if the items change.  If you know of any that are not on this list, post them in the comments!

Starbucks (for rewards members)
Drink of your choice.  Any size, any flavor.
Teavana (**If you don’t use the Starbucks reward)
A free drink or 1oz of any tea.  I always opt for the tea.  More bang for your reward.
Ulta (e-mail is sent for members; free sign-up)
Free Urban Decay travel-sized eyeliner.
Jo Malone  (gifts with any purchase)
Two sample-sized fragrance of your choice from a set list, and a deluxe travel spray of Lime Basil & Mandarin
Sephora (for Beauty Insiders)
One mini sample of velvet matte lip pencil, and one mini sample of satin lip pencil
Medieval Times
Free entry during your birthday month.  Upgrades are extra.
Applebee’s
Free dessert.
Ten Ren’s Tea Time
Free drink of choice; must present ID on your birthday.
Denny’s
Free Grand Slam valid only on your birthday; must present ID.
Red Robin (for e-club members)
Free burger on your birthday.  Not sure if ID is required, but better safe than sorry.
Buffalo Wild Wings
Free dessert on your birthday.
 Sprinkles Cupcakes
Free Cupcake.