I’ve been doing a lot of research over the past few weeks to get this post up before my birthday. There are tons of posts online with birthday freebies, but few of them take into consideration where you live or that there is a global pandemic going on.
So, I’m here to change that.
I live in Southern CA, all of these freebies are specifically for those of us in that area. I recommend signing up for these freebies at least a month before your birthday, so there is enough time for you to be added to their list. I have included only the freebies that I have signed up for and personally received (mostly last year, because I am just starting to get them trickling in for 2021), so there is no bunk. I have removed companies that have gone out of business (RIP Fuddruckers)/.
First up, for those of you in CA, OR, FL, MY, SC, AZ, WA, and NV, check out eBirthdayClub. There are TONS of great freebies on this site.
Non-food Goodies:
- Free goodies at Sephora (It changes every year)
- DSW Shoe Warehouse – $5 off birthday coupon
- Members of the Cost Plus World Market Explorers program get a surprise birthday gift, among other perks; you will also get a 10% off coupon upon enrollment.
- Torrid– Members of the DivaStyle Club will receive $10 off their next purchase of $10+
- bareMinerals (cosmetics)- The birthday freebie changes each year. Last year it was lip gloss.
- ClearWater Cleaners (dry cleaners)
- Aqua Clean Carwash
- Free brow wax at the Benefit Brow Bar. It’s back. More info can be found on their FAQ page.
- Dave & Buster’s: $10 in free game play for those in the D&B Rewards Club.
- This is a BOGO, but I know a few people who have done this and they said it was fun- Free Trip to Catalina Island! Free round-trip travel for two with the purchase of one full fare Adult ticket on your birthday
- My Aunt told me about this one! Join Passport to Provence to score a FREE birthday gift from L’Occitane en Provence. Also, you can score $20 off your first purchase at L’Occitane here!
- Join the Sally’s Rewards Club and score a $5 coupon on your birthday, as well as tons of other super sweet perks!
Free Food Noms:
- Red Robin: FREE burger on your birthday and all the latest Red Robin news.
- Rubio’s Free plate/combo (You have to download their app)
- Del Taco Free Shake (You also get something free when you sign up!)
- Starbucks – Download their app and get a free birthday handcrafted beverage of your choice.
- Baskin Robbins– Donwload their app, and you can receive a small scoop of ice cream for your birthday.
- Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream – Free single scoop.
- Sonic Drive-in: Free Medium beverage (OMG- Cherry Limeade FTW!)
- Denny’s: Free Grand Slam for your Birthday. They also email out other freebies and coupons.
- IHOP: Free Meal (It varies by year) on your birthday.
- Arby’s Birthday Club: Offers a “surprise” it changes each year.
- Dunkin Donuts Birthday Club will kick down with a free coffee.
- Bj’s Brewhouse– Rewards members receive a free Pizookie for their birthday.
- Jersey Mike’s: Free Sub for your Birthday! (No matter what you read online, there is no Subway or Submarina birthday Freebies- Those deals are DEAD)
- Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt: When you sign up for a Smile-age Account, you’ll score a free Fro Yo for your B-day! (I love Menchie’s!)
- Nothing Bundt Cakes: Join their email list and receive a FREE Bundlet on your Birthday. (look for the link at the bottom of their website)
- Sbarro Rewards Club: Free piece of pizza for your birthday when you purchase a drink. You’ll also get a coupon for a free slice when you sign up.
- Golden Spoon Frozen Yogurt: Free Frozen Yogurt on your birthday.
- Sprinkles: Get a free cupcake for your birthday when you join the Sprinkles birthday club.
- Pita Pit: Free Pita for your birthday when you join the Pita Pit E-Club!
- Bruegger’s Bagels gives you three free bagels for your birthday. SCORE! Our family eats tons of bagels, so this is a sweet deal.
- EBirthday Club. For CA Peeps: They have offers in San Diego, Orange, LA, San Bernadino, Riverside, and Santa Clara Counties.
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- Mary’s Donuts– East County peeps know what I’m talking about! Free drink and TWO Donuts!
- Habit Burger Grill’s CharClub Score a free Charburger on your birthday.
- Panera– Sign up for MyPanera and get a free pastry or sweet on your birthday.
- El Pollo Loco- Sign up for Loco Rewards to get a FREE birthday meal (2pc Chicken Meal or Classic Chicken Tostada Salad.)!
- Food, but not a restaurant offer. Like Yogurt? Join the Noosa Yoghurt fan club, Cream of the Crop, and they will mail you a coupon for free yogurt for your birthday!
There are tons of other birthday freebie lists, but they may include offers that are not available here or may include stuff that I don’t consider worth it (like a free Rice Krispy treat when you buy an entree that’s $10+… That’s a hard pass from me, or the Aveda “freebie”- pay $10 and receive a product valued at $23+… No thanks).
Another deal that everyone and their mama go nuts about is Benihana Japanese Restaurant – complimentary meal up to $30 when you purchase an Adult meal at Regular Price (You must sign up for The Chef’s Table club). This used to be a FREE meal, no strings attached, but it has changed to basically a BOGO. That’s a no go for me, but it may still get you excited.
I have not included Ulta in my list because you have to make a purchase the year previous (and it needs to be a certain amount- I’ve been told different amounts by various Ulta Employees anywhere from $5-$50), so for me, that’s not a freebie. If I have to buy something to receive something, that’s a BOGO deal.
Talk Back: What is your favorite birthday freebie?
If you are into Organic/Natural/Healthy products, then Social Nature is up your alley. Sign up and apply to sample products that you are interested in. I get probably 1-2 products to sample each month. And most of the time it’s full-size products, not just a tiny sample.
Right now there about a dozen new products that you can apply to try from Social Nature!
I’ve decided to put together a monthly round-up of food resources for San Diego County.
These Distributions are primarily produce/fruits & veg, however, some locations may also distribute canned goods, dairy, and bread.
Hewes Family Fun 