so Andrea's bday is Thursday and since the wedding is Sunday, its very much getting overshadowed this year. She's asked me not to get her any gifts and and just to take her to Moe's for dinner (its a super casual, almost fast-food type place) - but that just doesnt feel special enough.
Any other cute ideas I could surprise her with? Unfortunately i'm limited on how much I can spend and I will barely be seeing her all day (she has a horseshoe tournament after work. yes, she plays horseshoes. on a league. don't judge ).
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Re: Cute Ideas?
I say to never underestimate the power of a cake and balloons
You can get a small cake at the grocery store (only a few servings since you both have dresses to fit into
- and I'm sure you don't want her to catch you baking at home - whole foods cakes are awesome ), and a few balloons to greet her with when she gets home! It's such a silly, fun, inexpensive thing to do - AND it's not a "gift," so you are following the rules 
sahm ~ toddler breastfeeder ~ cloth diaperer ~ baby wearer
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I love Moe's - great choice A! What if you do the Moe's thing but make it a mexican picnic? Grab dinner, blanket, corona (or tequila) and then go find a nice quiet spot somewhere. If she likes flan, perhaps that would be a nice dessert.