I love birthdays. My son and I basically want to celebrate our birthdays all month. I’m here to share with you ways to celebrate WITHOUT spending money! So many amazing businesses offer birthday freebies- you just have to know which ones and how to get them.
Here’s a BIG tip. Get the app for the businesses you frequent and/or sign up for their email list. BUT- make sure you update your profile to include your birthday! The birthday question isn’t always in the “required” questions, so login to your profile and make sure your birthday is listed.
I am going to list the birthday freebies I received this year below (and a few I found recently), broken into the following categories: food, dessert, and non-food offers.
If you are looking for birthday freebies just for kids, you can find those here: Birthday Freebies for Kids.
Food
Auntie Anne’s Pretzels
A FREE pretzel offer in the mobile app!
Benihana
Join the Chef’s Table (FREE) and get a $30 birthday certificate during the month of your birthday!
Caulipower
This was a treat! I was signed up to receive their coupons, and I ended up with a coupon for a FREE Caulipower product.
Firehouse Subs
Get the Firehouse Subs app and update your profile information with your birthday. You’ll score a FREE medium sub the week of your birthday!
Jersey Mikes
Join the (free) email club and enjoy a FREE sub for your birthday!
Marcos’s Pizza
This was a delicious freebie! I was gifted a FREE 10-inch, 1 Topping Pizza.
McAlister’s Deli
Get a FREE tea just for signing up for their free rewards program AND snag a special birthday treat on your birthday! Use referral code: CH4HA964450
Mellow Mushroom
If you are a fan on Mellow Mushroom, make sure you are signed up for their rewards program. I got a coupon for $10 off a $40 purchase!
Pizza Hut
This year I got an email for a FREE order of bread sticks or cinnamon sticks
Red Robin Royalty
This tends to be many people’s favorite offer. Get a FREE Birthday Burger!
Smoothie King
Get the app with the link above and earn $2 toward a future purchase. I’m silly and didn’t have my birthdate in my profile, but I’ve heard they have a free smoothie offer!
Starbucks
This is one of my favorite offers every year, but this one is JUST on your actual birthday! The offer is for one menu item FREE! Last year I got a quinoa protein salad and this year I snagged my favorite coffee.
Taco Cabana
The offer can vary by year, but this year I got a coupon for 2 FREE tacos!
Texas Roadhouse
Texas Roadhouse sent me an email with a choice- a FREE Appetizer or Sidekick.
Desserts
Baskin Robbins
Get a FREE scoop of ice cream when you opt-in for the Birthday Club!
BJ’s
OMG! I LOVED this offer this year! I got an email for a Free Pizookie. I actually placed this as a curbside order and shared at home with my family.
California Pizza Kitchen
Join CPK rewards for and earn points for dollars spent. This year, I got an email for a FREE dessert during my birthday month.
Chic-Fila-A
When I opened my Chic-Fil-A app, I realized I had an offer for a FREE cookie or brownie!
Chili’s
The Chili’s Reward program sent me a FREE dessert!
Crumbl Cookies
This offer was super exciting. Have I mentioned I LOVE these cookies? I opened my email and realized I had a birthday offer for one FREE cookie!
Krispy Kreme
In previous years I’ve received one free donut. This year? A dozen! An offer for a FREE 1 dozen box of donuts arrived in my mobile app! Also, if you have kiddos, check out this awesome Krispy Kreme offer.
Nothing Bundt Cakes
Who doesn’t love NBC? Sign-up for their emails and get a FREE Bundlet for your birthday!
Olive Garden
Sign-up for an account and score a FREE Dessert w/ the purchase of adult entrée. So, not really free, but if you are planning to eat there anyway…
Papa Johns
Papa John’s rewards gives me a birthday reward in the app each year. This year I was gifted a FREE Cookie Pizza.
Other Offers
Anthropologie
If this is a store you love, sign-up for their loyalty program and get a FREE birthday treat!
CVS
If you are familiar with my YouTube channel, you know I love shopping CVS. Each year they give me a little birthday offer. This year (and last year) I got $3 in Extra Care Bucks in my account to spend on almost anything in the store.
DSW
Join the free DSW Rewards Program and get a special birthday offer. You’ll get a $5 (or $10 if you are a premier member) voucher during your birth month!
Express
This is such a great offer, especially when paired with a good clearance deal! Express gives $10 in Express Cash to use on anything!
Kirklands Home
Of course, make sure you are signed up for emails from YOUR favorite stores! Join the K Club Rewards program and get a special birthday offer. Kirkland’s sent me an email for $5 off a $20 purchase!
Kohls
Sign-up for the Yes2You Rewards program and get a “Special birthday gift.” The last few years I have received a coupon for $5 to spend on almost anything in the store!
Michael Kors
If you are a Michael Kors fan, join their KORSVIP (free) and get a birthday treat. The birthday treat is only available to people who have earned a set number of points in their rewards program.
Rack Room Shoes
This is another on of my favorites every year! I got a reward coupon for $10 off anything in the store! I almost always snag something completely free!
Reebok
Sign-up for their email list and get a birthday treat! Also, if you are a teacher or a student, they offer great discounts!
Sephora
Become an insider and score a birthday freebie each year! I almost always get a choice from 3 different items! Also, if you choose to shop online, you get to pick a couple of samples for free, too!
Sketchers
Join their FREE loyalty program and earn double the points on any purchase during your birthday month!
Target
The Target Circle app is super awesome to begin with, but they also offer a birthday rewards! I got a digital coupon for 5% off any purchase.
The Body Shop
Sign-up for the Love Your Body Club and get a $10 reward on your birthday!
Ulta
If you are an Ulta fan, you’re likely already a member of their Ultamate Rewards Program (free). Each year during your birth month you can score 2X the points!
Walgreens
First, make sure you are a Walgreens reward member. The first time you make a purchase at their store during your birth month, a coupon will print out. When you scan that coupon, you will earn an extra 10% back in Walgreens cash all month long!
What are your favorite birthday freebies? Drop in the comments below. I will keep this list updated as I find more offers!
Jersey Mike’s gives you a free sub and drink