90 Birthday Freebies That Feel Like Such A Treat On Your Special Day

Jasmine Williams
Oct 23, 2023
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I'm a huge believer that treating yourself with any and all birthdayfreebies is an annual non-negotiable. It's always nice to receive something that celebrates YOU — be it giftsor discounts. I'm not above saying I'm partial to anything that involves free food or discounted shopping. But should you want to indulge in as many birthday freebies you can get your hands on, here are the best ones to rack up to commemorate your latest trip around the sun!

How do you receive birthday freebies?

Companies usually require you to sign up for the e-mail lists or rewards program.

Do I have to pay a fee to join a rewards program?

No! Reward programs are free to join and allow you to accumulate points with every purchase you make. Take it from someone who was tricked into signing up for their first store credit card at 19 — I wouldn't steer you wrong!

Can I use my birthday coupon or discount multiple times?

*Sigh* If only life were that sweet! The reality is that companies are already giving you a free incentive or discount, but they're not looking for you to take advantage of their gesture. You can only redeem your birthday freebie once within a given time frame.

Do I have to redeem my birthday freebies on the same day?

Nope! Since you typically have a certain amount of time to redeem them your birthday freebies, you can stretch your bday celebration over a few days. How fun is that?

What if I don't like my birthday freebie?

The good news is that you don't have to redeem a birthday freebie if you don't want to. Unfortunately, it won't roll over to accumulate more than one for your next birthday.

Food & Dessert Birthday Freebies

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What's a birthday celebration with delicious food and dessert? Take advantage of these birthday freebies if your special day is next month or in December!

  1. Starbucks Rewards: Free coffee of choice
  2. Waffle House Regular's Club: Take advantage of a free waffle
  3. First Watch: Download the App to join the Sun Club and received a BOGO meal
  4. IHOP: Free pancakes
  5. Chick-fil-A One: Free reward that's valid for 30 days
  6. Zaxby's Rewards: Get free birthday cookies along with your favorite meal - like the Big Zax Snak
  7. SmashBurger: Drink a free yummy shake
  8. Wingstop: Free birthday gift when you join their rewards program
  9. Atlanta Bread: Sign up for the Rise Rewards program to receive a free cookie with any purchase
  10. Red Robin Loyalty Program: Free birthday burger
  11. California Pizza Kitchen: Free dessert
  12. Pizza Hut Rewards: Sign up to receive a surprise reward
  13. Baja Fresh: Score a free burrito
  14. TGI Fridays: Free dessert
  15. Ruby Tuesday: Free dessert
  16. My Red Lobster Rewards: Receive special birthday rewards - shhh it's a secret!
  17. Buffalo Wild Wings Blazin' Rewards: 6 free wings during your birthday month
  18. Chipotle Rewards: Free food reward
  19. Moe's Rewards: Free burrito for your birthday
  20. My Chili's Rewards: Free dessert
  21. Sonny's BBQ Rewards: Free big deal combo
  22. Club Applebee's: Free dessert
  23. Longhorn Steakhouse: Free dessert with a purchase of an adult meal
  24. Bonefish Grill: Free bang-bang shrimp or dessert
  25. Texas Roadhouse: Free appetizer or sidekick
  26. On The Border: Enjoy a delicious birthday surprise
  27. The Melting Pot: Enjoy birthday vouchers when you join Club Fondue
  28. Benihana Chef's Table: Receive a birthday certificate with a value of $30 (have to make a purchase of $30 before it's valid)
  29. P.F. Chang's: Free appetizer or dessert
  30. Cheesecake Factory: Receive a complimentary slice of cheesecake
  31. Olive Garden: Dine on your bday to receive a free dessert
  32. Provino's Italian Restaurant (honorary mention): Get $14.50 off any entree
  33. Auntie Annie's Rewards: Free pretzel
  34. Baskin Robbins Birthday Club: Free 2.5 oz scoop of ice cream
  35. Ben & Jerry's: Free Ice Cream Cone
  36. Dairy Queen Blizzard Fan Club: BOGO Blizzard to share with you and a friend...or yourself *side eye*
  37. Cold Stone Creamery: BOGO coupon
  38. Pinkberry: Enjoy free yogurt
  39. Edible Arrangements: Free 6-count chocolate dipped fruit box
  40. Krispy Kreme Doughnuts: Sign up to receive a free doughnut and coffee at any time during your bday month (can only redeem once)
  41. Crumbl Cookies: Download the app to get a free birthday cookie
  42. Sprinkles: Get a free cupcake
  43. Einstein Bro. Bagels: Free egg sandwich
  44. AMC Stub Rewards: Depending on your membership level, receive a large popcorn & fountain drink. P.S. You're guaranteed a free large popcorn

Drink Freebies

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In case you need more than a free coffee from Starby's to hold you over, here are more drink freebies you can get!

  1. Planet Smoothie E-Club: Get a free smoothieon your birthday
  2. Smoothie King Healthy Rewards: Get a bonus smoothie
  3. Tropical Smoothie Rewards: Download the mobile app to receive a free birthday gift
  4. Jamba: Score a free smoothie
  5. Juice It Up: Get a free birthday gift
  6. A&W: Get a free root beer float
  7. Caribou Coffee: Free coffee all week (there's always exceptions)
  8. Scooter's Coffee: Get free coffee
  9. Biggby Coffee: Get a free drink up to 24 oz.
  10. Del Taco: Snag a "regular-sized" shake (they're really into making you happy)
  11. Burgerfi: Get a free frozen custard shake
  12. Steak N Shake: Free specialty milkshake
  13. Friendly's: Free medium sundae
  14. Taco Bell Rewards: Get a free Mountain Dew Baja Blast Breeze drink
  15. Tim Hortons Rewards: Get a free item of your choice
  16. Cinnabon Rewards: Get a free 16 oz. cold brew

Clothing Birthday Freebies & Discounts

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Retail therapy has a way of temporarily increasing my dopamine levels, especially if clothes and shoes are involved. Here's our top picks for when you need a little pick-me-up on your birthday:

  1. Aerie: Up to 25% off discount depending on membership level
  2. Target Circle: Get 5% off one purchase
  3. H&M Loyalty Rewards: 25% off one item
  4. GAP Good Rewards: Extra birthday perks
  5. Columbia: Free birthday gift
  6. Banana Republic Loyalty Rewards: Earn extra perks
  7. Bath & Body Works: Get an annual birthday gift
  8. JCPenny Rewards: Receive a special birthday bonus
  9. Lane Bryant Rewards: Receive a birthday bonus with a minimum purchase
  10. ATHLETA Loyalty Rewards: Birthday bonus
  11. American Eagle Real Rewards: up to 25% off birthday coupon
  12. Kohl's Rewards: A special birthday gift
  13. Eddie Bauer Rewards: Free birthday gift regardless of membership level
  14. Vera Bradley: 25% off coupon
  15. Le Club Lacoste: Get an exclusive birthday discount
  16. Famous Footwear Famously You Rewards: $5 reward cash + earn 2X points on purchases during birthday month
  17. Journey's All Access: Receive a free birthday gift
  18. Foot Locker FLX: Free birthday gift after joining rewards program
  19. Rack Room Shoes: Earn a $10 reward to use towards your overall purchase
  20. Finish Line Status Loyalty Program: Receive a free birthday gift
  21. DSW VIP: Get $5 off your purchase or $10 if you're an Elite member

Beauty Birthday Freebies

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More retail therapy? Count us in with these awesome beauty-themed birthday freebies!

  1. Sephora Beauty Insider: Pick a free birthday gift
  2. Smashbox Smashcash Rewards: Free birthday gift
  3. Benefit Cosmetics: Call your local location to get a free birthday eyebrow arch
  4. Ultamate Rewards: Earn 2X points on purchases and receive a free birthday gift
  5. The Body Shop Loyalty Program: Receive a $10 voucher
  6. My Kiehl's Rewards: Earn a birthday gift
  7. Aveda: Get a free 30 ml. aromatic nourishing composition oil for bath, body and scalp at a participating location OR receive a gift when you make a purchase online
  8. Lancome: Get 20% off when you make a purchase of $100+
  9. Clinique: Get a free bday gift with an eligible purchase

Which birthday freebies are you planning to indulge in this year?

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Aaron Taylor-Johnson Wishes “Gorgeous” Wife Sam A Happy 58th Birthday In Romantic Post

Some men may not like posting their significant others on social media, butAaron Taylor-Johnson definitely isn't one of them. He recently celebrated his wife, Sam Taylor-Johnson's birthday, highlighting what he finds so special about her in his eyes on Instagram. They may have a controversial age-gap relationship, but their marriage is beyond a PR stunt. Frankly, they could give some of us a much-needed lesson in the ways of maintaining a long-term relationship... 👀

Anyway! Here's what Aaron Taylor-Johnson had to say about Sam Taylor-Johnson in his loving birthday tribute!

See the sweet and spicy way Aaron Taylor-Johnson celebrated Sam Taylor-Johnson's birthday!

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Sam Taylor-Johnson's nearing her golden years as she turned 58 this week! We're sure all birthdays are a big deal, but we especially appreciate the way Aaron Taylor-Johnson praised his wife on Instagram. His caption reads: "💕Happy Birthday gorgeous! ❤️ Love spending every moment with you 💚💛"

Instead of choosing his favorite picture of her, Aaron posted a lengthy carousel of his wife. Pictures include Sam doing an impressive split (we're jealous!), taking photos on a yacht, enjoying a steamy smooch with him, and being highlighted by the sun's golden rays. Aaron even made sure to throw in the classic "sunglasses on vacation" photo that's almost feels mandatory for couples to pose in.

It didn't take long to find Sam's response to Aaron's beautiful PDA post in his comments. "❤️❤️I love you ❤️❤️," is short, sweet, and to the point as she seems to know how cherished she is.

Aside from her husband's grand gesture, Sam has been reposting more "happy birthday" posts on Instagram stories so we think she's happily soaking up all the genuine love in her life. We can only hope our friends and families will commemorate our birthdays in a similar way this year!

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Tina Fey & Steve Carrell's New Netflix Comedy Is Coming Soon — Watch The Teaser!

Calling all Tina Fey fans: Netflix just dropped a teaser trailer for her latest project, The Four Seasons. The inevitably hilarious series is set to premiere worldwide on Thursday, May 1 — and we already can't wait to see this cast full of very funny people get into some very funny antics.

Scroll to find out everything you need to know about The Four Seasons on Netflix!

What is 'The Four Seasons' about?

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The Four Seasons is inspired by the 1981 movie of the same title. It follows long-time friends and couples – played by Tina Fey and Will Forte, Steve Carell and Kerri Kenney-Silver, and Colman Domingo and Marco Calvani – as they commit to going on four seasonal vacations together in Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter.

Along the way, the group learns that one couple is going to break up, and the series shows "how this shake-up affects everyone's dynamic, sending old issues and new bubbling to the surface," according to an official synopsis.

Who's in 'The Four Seasons' cast?

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Decades ago, the rom-com included big names such as Alan Alda, who wrote, directed, and starred in the film, as well as Carol Burnett, Rita Moreno, Sandy Dennis, and Jack Weston.

Now, Tina's new iteration of The Four Seasons has another star-studded cast:

  • Tina Fey
  • Will Forte
  • Steve Carell
  • Kerri Kenney-Silver
  • Colman Domingo
  • Marco Calvani

Aside from the main actors portraying the three couples, fans can look forward to seeing other stars gracing their screen! They include:

  • Alan Alda
  • Ashyln Maddox
  • Julia Lester
  • Jacob Buckenmyer
  • Taylor Ortega
  • Toby Edward Huss
  • Tommy Do
  • Simone Recasner
  • Chloe Troast
  • Cole Tristan Murphy
  • Jack Gore

Who created 'The Four Seasons'?

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Tina Fey has masterminded The Four Seasons as the creator, co-showrunner, executive producer, and writer, working alongside Tracey Wigfield and Lang Fisher, who also directs. The show was produced under Universal Television, and additional executive producers include David Miner and Eric Guiran.

As for directorial responsibilities, the duty was split among several talents. Robert Pulcini and Shari Springer Berman take on the first two episodes, followed by Oz Rodriguez for episodes three and four. Then, executive producer Jeff Richmond steered episode five, while Colman Domingo stepped in for episode six. The final two episodes are directed by co-creator and showrunner Lang Fisher.

Tina Fey has already solidified herself as a powerhouse writer. After leaving Saturday Night Live in 2006, she created the TV show 30 Rock, which premiered in October of that year and ran until 2013. Then, she co-created the sitcom Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt with Robert Carlock in 2015, which ran for four seasons.

Where can I watch 'The Four Seasons'?

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Once The Four Seasons debuts, you can stream it on Netflix!

Netflix was able to secure the series after a competitive bidding war. The Four Seasons became a sought-after comedy following the labor strikes of 2023, and in early 2024, the streaming giant granted the show a straight-to-series order.

When does 'The Four Seasons' come out?

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The Four Seasons debuts on Netflix on May 1, 2025!

How many episodes will 'The Four Seasons' have?

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The Four Seasons will include eight half-hour episodes!

Is there a trailer for 'The Four Seasons' yet?

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A teaser trailer for The Four Seasons dropped on March 20, 2025 — and it's clear that fans are eager to watch Tina's newest work.

"They had me at Colman Domingo and Tina Fey," one viewer commented.

"Yes, yes, yes! I love this! Tina and Steve?! Count me in," echoed another.

So needless to say...we're excited! BRB while we add The Four Seasons debut to our calendars!

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Kate Middleton's "Remarkable" Birthday Tribute Celebrates Her "Strength" Following Cancer Battle

Kate Middleton has been top of mind for a lot of people over the last year after the princess announced in March 2024 she was battling cancer. "The last nine months have been incredibly tough for us as a family. Life as you know it can change in an instant and we have had to find a way to navigate the stormy waters and road unknown," she shared in a video update. "This time has above all reminded William and me to reflect and be grateful for the simple yet important things in life, which so many of us often take for granted. Of simply loving and being loved." And in honor of Kate's 43rd birthday, Prince William posted the sweetest tribute honoring her strength and perseverance.

Here's what Prince William had to say in Kate Middleton's birthday tribute.

Prince William celebrates "incredible" Kate Middleton's "strength."

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Kate Middleton turned 43 on January 9, 2025. In honor of the big day, Prince William took to Instagram to celebrate, praising his "incredible" wife.

"To the most incredible wife and mother. The strength you’ve shown over the last year has been remarkable," he says in the post. "George, Charlotte, Louis and I are so proud of you. Happy Birthday, Catherine. We love you. W."

And well wishers flooded the comments. "Happy Birthday Catherine, wishing you a wonderful year ahead surrounded by family and loved ones," one user says, while another adds, "Happy Birthday Princess of Wales! What a gorgeous photo. Wishing you a wonderful year 😍 xx"

And the tribute comes after revealing Kate was doing "amazing" following her cancer battle.

The birthday celebration comes after the prince shared an update on Kate in early November that had us all breathing a sigh of relief. “She's doing really well thanks. And hopefully, she is watching tonight. So cheering me on," he said before the Earthshot Prize awards (via People). “She's been amazing this whole this whole year. I know she will be really keen to see tonight be a success."

"From what I understand, Catherine is doing very well," royal author Robert Jobson added in an interview withHello!that same week. "She is back training at the gym and doing all the things she wanted to do."

We're sending Kate Middleton so much birthday love! For more about your favorite members of the Royal Family, check out Meghan Markle’s New Netflix Cooking Show Will Feature Some Of Your Fave Celebs.

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Um, Zendaya's 'The Odyssey' Leaks Might Have Spoiled Her Role

I'm still reeling over the fact that Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey cast includes Tom Holland, Zendaya, Anne Hathaway, and Lupita Nyong'o. Like WHAT! This is going to be the most beautiful movie of 2026 — especially since some of the first leaks from set show Zendaya looking radiant and Tom Holland "out on the open sea without a single green screen in sight," according to X user @zoerosebryant. And y'all, not only is the scenery gorgeous, but so is Tom Holland. (To no one's surprise).

Keep reading to see the first The Odyssey leaks of Tom Holland and Zendaya.

Zendaya stuns while filming 'The Odyssey.'

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Thanks to DeuxMoi, we have a look at Zendaya and Matt Damon filming The Odyssey in Italy. (And no, the spoiler alert isn't for the 2000-year-old plot — it's for the costumes & potential casting confirmation!)

Zendaya wears a cream-colored Chiton with her hair braided into a low bun behind her head while Matt boasts a gray beard and looks a little bit like Tom Hanks in Castaway.

Now, we still don't have official confirmation of who Zendaya's playing in the movie, although she's rumored to be playing Athena (but more on that later). A lot of people in the comments are convinced she's playing Athena, and Zendaya's practical costume supports that rumor in my opinion. But if these two are filming on an island, it could actually prove Z is playing Calypso, who tries to keep Odysseus on her island — or even Princess Nausicaä, who helps Odysseus when he washes up on her island. So it really boils down to whether Zendaya is trying to trap Matt Damon or help him...and we'll have to wait and find out.

"Zendaya booked, busy and beautiful as ever," one Instagram comment reads, while another points out "the fact she was literally Rue filming euphoria nightshoots like barely 48 hours ago 😭😭😭."

Tom Holland sets out on a hero's journey.

The first leaks we got of Tom Holland filming The Odyssey feature the Spider-Man 4 actor on a boat in Greece — and according to an extra who was on set, Tom was filming scenes of his character arriving in Sparta.

I'm a big fan of the curly hair (even though I remember Tom said he hated his long hair in Avengers: Infinity War because he felt like Prince Charming), but more than one person on the internet has compared Tom's look in The Odyssey to Elijah Woods' Frodo from The Lord of the Rings, and I can't help but laugh.

We also recently got a look at Tom Holland alongside Jon Bernthal as they hung out in a tent off camera (and without their capes) and again I say: the curly hair is doing wonders for me!

Christopher Nolan and Universal haven't confirmed who our favorite stars are playing (aside from the announcement that Matt Damon is leading the story as Odysseus), but rumors have started circulating that Tom Holland will play Odysseus' son Telemachus, who sets out to find his father and is protected by Athena, rumored to be played by Zendaya. This means my favorite couple could get plenty of screen time together, which is literally all I care about.

The rumors also say we could see Anne Hathaway as Odysseus' wife Penelope, Charlize Theron as sorceress Circe, Benny Safdie as Agamemnon, the king of Mycenae, and Lupita Nyong'o as Agamemnon's wife Clytemnestra. Stay tuned to find out! Until then, I'll be daydreaming about Tom Holland as Telemachus.

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Everyone's Losing It Over These "Wild" 'Bridgerton' Season 4 Theories

Simone Ashley may not have been able to share juicy secrets about BridgertonSeason 4, but that hasn't stopped us from looking at very convincing fan theories about romantic leads Benedict& Sophie. Fans of the series are familiar with the second oldest (and carefree) Bridgerton sibling, but Sophie's past remains a mystery. Who is she and where did she come from? Better yet, we're wondering if Season 4 will give her a Cinderalla trajectory (i.e. "rags to riches").

Given the "wild" fan theories we've seen, anything's possible with show runner Jess Brownell at the helm of the Bridgerton series!

Scroll to see what fans think will be revealed about Sophie's past, her sexuality, and a potential timeline jump!

What are the biggest theories about Sophie's past?

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A prior BridgertonSeason 4 sneak peek revealed Sophie's a maid, but that's not the only secret she'll potentially hide from Benedict. There's also the matter of her heritage that could be explored! For now, fans have differing theories about who Sophie's related to.

We know that her step-mother and step-sisters are Araminta, Rosamund, and Posy, but not much is known about Sophie's birth mother. In alignment with Julia Quinn's An Offer From a Gentleman, one fan theory discusses the idea that the mistreated maid could be "the daughter of Lord Cowper's brother (maybe an older brother who was supposed to inherit the State) and they took Sophie in as a child but Amarinta had her as the service (or maybe he is the father)."

This elicited an interesting response that talks about Lord Cowper's alleged relationship to Sophie. "He could have hidden her away at one of their country estates with a governess..."

What might Cressida Cowper know about her?

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Our theory about Cressida Cowper being Benedict's love interest was wrong (oops!), but that doesn't mean she won't make a surprise appearance! If the above theories are true, this means Cressida may be related to Sophie! She might already be aware of it OR she could discover this hidden truth as she comes into her own.

Of this theory, one fan said they believe "Cressida will be related to Sophie somehow and her character redemption arc will involve supporting Sophie like her stepsister Posy did in the novel."

The suspense is getting real!

Why do people think her Sophie's sexuality will be revealed?

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Thanks to this thread, we were reminded that Benedict's "pansexual," leading some fans to believe there's more to Sophie's sexuality than meets the eye. This theory asks, "What if Sophie is a man that masquerades as a woman at the masquerade ball, and the reason Benedict has such a hard time finding Sophie after the ball, is because she’s actually a man?"

As far as we know, there's not a lot of evidence to support this idea because Sophie presents as a cisgender woman. However, one person shared a follow-up response to this idea by saying "she will probably dress up as a man at some point to hide her identity."

That seems like a much plausible idea given the secrecy that shrouds Sophie.

Could we see a timeline jump in 'Bridgerton' Season 4?

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Additionally, there's a couple of theories that believe Bridgerton Season 4 will feature a timeline jump. One person says Bridgerton Season 4 will pick up "when Fran, Eloise and John come back from Scotland as we saw in the drone leaks," (via Reddit).

Concerning Francesca and John, another theory revolves around their marriage. "Francesca and John must be married for a little while, otherwise Francesca’s grief will seem less justified than if she’d only been married for a season. Also, the friendship portion of Francesca and Michael[a]’s relationship has to happen. That timeline shouldn’t be rushed."

Although she's remaining coy about it, Bridgerton's show runner Jess Brownell revealed confirmed this theory is correct. "I can’t say if it’s in season 4 or not, but yes, there will be a time jump," she toldU.S. Weeklylast year.

It's not unbelievable because Season 3 ended with three new additions to the Bridgerton-Featherington clans! There's also the possibility that Anthony & Kate's child will be born by the time Benedict & Sophie first see each other.

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