Birthdays on Shine

User post: Pretty Polka Dot Party Cake

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I grew up eating cakes made from cake mixes, and I still love them. But when I want to make something special, I take a little more time to make my cakes from scratch. It's not difficult, it just takes a little more work. Your homemade cake will taste great, and you get to…

Where to score delicious birthday freebies

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Who says there's no such thing as a free lunch? Not only can you score a free lunch on your birthday, you can score a free steak dinner if you play your cards right! Plenty of restaurants go beyond the standard complimentary dessert, and will spring for your entire meal. One thing to note: most of these deals require you to sign up with the restaurant's club or email newsletter in advance, so be sure to plan ahead!

Birthday Treats Without the Sweets

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Gearing up for the start of a new school year? We know the feeling. If your child celebrates a birthday during the school year, you don't have to send him off with a tray full or cupcakes, however.

Celebrate good times! Tips for remembering birthdays & anniversaries

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By Sarah Welch and Alicia Rockmore

It is a Tuesday and you are talking to your sister on the phone when suddenly it hits you like a brick: yesterday was her birthday and you forgot it again!

Yikes, how did that happen? Well, your daughter did have the flu, your boss dumped that big project on you at the last minute, and parent-teacher conferences certainly threw a wrench in your schedule! But those are just excuses. Rather than try to apologize after the fact, set in place a simple to implement and simple to maintain system that will help you keep track of the birthdays, anniversaries and other important dates for the special people in your life.