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So as I was searching for a place to go for my birthday and came across many birthday deals. As for a good place to eat, Applebees is a nice, casual dining experience with people who sing while bringing out a free ice cream sundae. My choice was Longhorn Steakhouse where they sing AND bring a free dessert. I like the singing part. A lot!

The best deals online are where they give free entrees such as Noodles and Co. Signing up online will provide the best deals via email. Also by joining the free ice cream club at Baskin Robbins and Cold Stone Creamery, a coupon is sent via email to get a scoop or concrete, respectively. Yummy. Celebrating birthdays is great with some freebies.

Beside the funny ad sheet ads, Shakespeare’s is a cornerstone of Columbia. This great hangout place with tons of history has huge slices of delicious pizza. Coupons can be found online or in the through the yellow ad sheet. Secret passwords with great deals are sent through email.

Yummy. Eating there is an experience. The walls are decorated with old ads and the walls are natural brick. Beer and salads are served in addition to the pizza. And the huge slices of pizza are pure deliciousness. It is understandable why they make pizzas, freeze them and send them through the mail. So you can have Shakespeare’s wherever you may be!

They are giving away free coffee outside of Shakes (304 S. Ninth Street). You have to answer a question or tell a fact about Douwe Egerton Coffee. They now serve this gormet coffee and it super- great. So get out of the cold (google this type of coffee first) and enjoy!

Go on Fridays before game days. This is where Mizzou insignia merchandise is 25 percent off. Good deal and stock up at these times for the holidays. In addition, being a member of True Tigers (Student Alumni Association) gives a 10 percent discount. Good deal for the college student on a budget. And let’s face it: we all are on a budget. Also, by signing up for the special mailing list, they will send you secret discounts. Products can be ordered online at mubookstore.com as well.