This year, I focused on picking up birthday freebies that I really wanted. And that the kids would like too, because really, I couldn’t eat everything that was offered to me!
For those in CA, TX, NV, AZ, FL, NM, SC, or NC, check out eBirthdayClub. There are TONS of great freebies on this site.
If you live outside the San Diego, CA area, I recommend that you check out the birthday freebie list from MySavings. Their Freebies on Your Birthday list is pretty long. This list has a separate section towards the bottom of the page with Birthday Freebies for Kids, too!!!
Non-food Birthday Goodies:
Free Food Birthday Goodies:
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El Torito: A free entree for your birthday.
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McDonald’s: Download their app and enter your birthdate when you sign up. You can get a free item for your birthday from a list of about 20 options. I chose the large iced coffee so that I could take it home and mix it with my protein shake for breakfast the next morning.
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Jamba Juice: Download their app and enter your birthdate when you sign up, and receive a free Large Smoothie for your birthday! No other purchase needed. We have Jamba about once a month, so I’m not sure if a previous purchase is required.
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Sombrero’s Mexican Food: Score a free burrito for your birthday!
- Starbucks: Download their app and get a free birthday handcrafted beverage of your choice on your birthday only.
- Denny’s: Free Grand Slam for your Birthday. They also email out other freebies and coupons.
- 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)
- 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.
- Buffalo Wild Wings: Sign up for Blazin’ Rewards to get six free birthday wings during your birth month
- Cinnabon: Download their app and sign up for Cinnabon Rewards to get a free iced coffee on your birthday and a free order of BonBites for signing up.
Here are some offers that I did not include because I feel like they are a Freebie with a catch:
- Dairy Queen: You must download their app and use it to make a purchase at least 30 days before your birthday. When you download the app, make sure to complete the section where it asks for your birthday.
- Red Robin: You must spend at least $10 during the previous year to receive their birthday freebie.
- Edible Arrangements: You must spend at least $29 during the prior year to receive their birthday freebie.
Places I read online that gave freebies, but I did not receive:
- Dunkin’: I’m not a big Dunkin’ fan, so I was not upset to find that I did not get a free coffee or an offer with a % off for my 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 the Aveda “freebie”- pay $10 and receive a product valued at $23+… No thanks.)
Another deal that everyone and their mama goes nuts about is Benihana Japanese Restaurant – a 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.
Remember to read the fine print for these offers. Most of them are for adults, ages 18+ (19 in some states). Some offers require the coupon/offer to be printed out, and for some, you can just show your phone.
I love clothing swaps- If you have read my blog, you know it’s one of my favorite ways to refresh the kids’ wardrobes (and my own). Now that the kids have grown into adult-sized clothing, I’m always looking for a good swap that will have clothes in all of our sizes.
Why am I referring to them as “quests” and not “hustle“?
Hewes Family Fun 