Inspired by a past blog post and my 32nd birthday, I wrote last week’s column on birthday deals.

Here’s a link to the b-day offers I highlighted.

Of course the phone calls and e-mails came in from readers telling me I missed their favorite birthday freebie have been rolling in.

Kristin B. told me that you’ll get a free entree priced up to $15 if you join Houlihan’s e-club.Bill has enjoyed a free birthday meal at Joe Senser’s sports bar without lifting a finger to the keyboard. That’s a good reminder that saying “it’s my birthday” can be enough to get something for free.

According to Jean, I committed a cardinal sin when I forgot to mention a free slice of pie from Baker’s Square. “Shame, shame, shame,” she clucked in a voice-mail. I could not find details online but my guess is that you have to order an entree for your “free” slice of pie. Please correct me if I’m wrong.

Finally, here’s a deal I went to the trouble to call about only to forget to list it on my freebies chart! Parents can order a free 7-inch cake from Lunds or Byerlys for their pride and joy’s first birthday. It’s an ongoing deal that’s not advertised, so don’t go hunting for details. All you need is Junior’s birth certificate to cash in.

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