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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!
- Starbucks Rewards: Free coffee of choice
- Waffle House Regular's Club: Take advantage of a free waffle
- First Watch: Download the App to join the Sun Club and received a BOGO meal
- IHOP: Free pancakes
- Chick-fil-A One: Free reward that's valid for 30 days
- Zaxby's Rewards: Get free birthday cookies along with your favorite meal - like the Big Zax Snak
- SmashBurger: Drink a free yummy shake
- Wingstop: Free birthday gift when you join their rewards program
- Atlanta Bread: Sign up for the Rise Rewards program to receive a free cookie with any purchase
- Red Robin Loyalty Program: Free birthday burger
- California Pizza Kitchen: Free dessert
- Pizza Hut Rewards: Sign up to receive a surprise reward
- Baja Fresh: Score a free burrito
- TGI Fridays: Free dessert
- Ruby Tuesday: Free dessert
- My Red Lobster Rewards: Receive special birthday rewards - shhh it's a secret!
- Buffalo Wild Wings Blazin' Rewards: 6 free wings during your birthday month
- Chipotle Rewards: Free food reward
- Moe's Rewards: Free burrito for your birthday
- My Chili's Rewards: Free dessert
- Sonny's BBQ Rewards: Free big deal combo
- Club Applebee's: Free dessert
- Longhorn Steakhouse: Free dessert with a purchase of an adult meal
- Bonefish Grill: Free bang-bang shrimp or dessert
- Texas Roadhouse: Free appetizer or sidekick
- On The Border: Enjoy a delicious birthday surprise
- The Melting Pot: Enjoy birthday vouchers when you join Club Fondue
- Benihana Chef's Table: Receive a birthday certificate with a value of $30 (have to make a purchase of $30 before it's valid)
- P.F. Chang's: Free appetizer or dessert
- Cheesecake Factory: Receive a complimentary slice of cheesecake
- Olive Garden: Dine on your bday to receive a free dessert
- Provino's Italian Restaurant (honorary mention): Get $14.50 off any entree
- Auntie Annie's Rewards: Free pretzel
- Baskin Robbins Birthday Club: Free 2.5 oz scoop of ice cream
- Ben & Jerry's: Free Ice Cream Cone
- Dairy Queen Blizzard Fan Club: BOGO Blizzard to share with you and a friend...or yourself *side eye*
- Cold Stone Creamery: BOGO coupon
- Pinkberry: Enjoy free yogurt
- Edible Arrangements: Free 6-count chocolate dipped fruit box
- Krispy Kreme Doughnuts: Sign up to receive a free doughnut and coffee at any time during your bday month (can only redeem once)
- Crumbl Cookies: Download the app to get a free birthday cookie
- Sprinkles: Get a free cupcake
- Einstein Bro. Bagels: Free egg sandwich
- 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!
- Planet Smoothie E-Club: Get a free smoothieon your birthday
- Smoothie King Healthy Rewards: Get a bonus smoothie
- Tropical Smoothie Rewards: Download the mobile app to receive a free birthday gift
- Jamba: Score a free smoothie
- Juice It Up: Get a free birthday gift
- A&W: Get a free root beer float
- Caribou Coffee: Free coffee all week (there's always exceptions)
- Scooter's Coffee: Get free coffee
- Biggby Coffee: Get a free drink up to 24 oz.
- Del Taco: Snag a "regular-sized" shake (they're really into making you happy)
- Burgerfi: Get a free frozen custard shake
- Steak N Shake: Free specialty milkshake
- Friendly's: Free medium sundae
- Taco Bell Rewards: Get a free Mountain Dew Baja Blast Breeze drink
- Tim Hortons Rewards: Get a free item of your choice
- 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:
- Aerie: Up to 25% off discount depending on membership level
- Target Circle: Get 5% off one purchase
- H&M Loyalty Rewards: 25% off one item
- GAP Good Rewards: Extra birthday perks
- Columbia: Free birthday gift
- Banana Republic Loyalty Rewards: Earn extra perks
- Bath & Body Works: Get an annual birthday gift
- JCPenny Rewards: Receive a special birthday bonus
- Lane Bryant Rewards: Receive a birthday bonus with a minimum purchase
- ATHLETA Loyalty Rewards: Birthday bonus
- American Eagle Real Rewards: up to 25% off birthday coupon
- Kohl's Rewards: A special birthday gift
- Eddie Bauer Rewards: Free birthday gift regardless of membership level
- Vera Bradley: 25% off coupon
- Le Club Lacoste: Get an exclusive birthday discount
- Famous Footwear Famously You Rewards: $5 reward cash + earn 2X points on purchases during birthday month
- Journey's All Access: Receive a free birthday gift
- Foot Locker FLX: Free birthday gift after joining rewards program
- Rack Room Shoes: Earn a $10 reward to use towards your overall purchase
- Finish Line Status Loyalty Program: Receive a free birthday gift
- DSW VIP: Get $5 off your purchase or $10 if you're an Elite member
Beauty Birthday Freebies
Photo by Valeriia Miller/PexelsMore retail therapy? Count us in with these awesome beauty-themed birthday freebies!
- Sephora Beauty Insider: Pick a free birthday gift
- Smashbox Smashcash Rewards: Free birthday gift
- Benefit Cosmetics: Call your local location to get a free birthday eyebrow arch
- Ultamate Rewards: Earn 2X points on purchases and receive a free birthday gift
- The Body Shop Loyalty Program: Receive a $10 voucher
- My Kiehl's Rewards: Earn a birthday gift
- 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
- Lancome: Get 20% off when you make a purchase of $100+
- 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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