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November is my birthday month!!
Back in October 2017, money was tight, and going out to eat wasn’t really in our budget.
To top it off, my husband was set to be away on a 6-week rotation, leaving me to solo-parent during my birthday month—yay, right?
Trying not to let the impending solo-parent life dampen my birthday spirit, I turned to something I could control: free stuff.
I started researching all the birthday freebies restaurants love to give away and signed up for every single one I could find—seriously, if they asked for my email, they got it.
By early November my inbox was full of birthday freebies!!
My 18-month-old and I spent the next two weeks dining like kings… for free!
One day it was a free entrée, the next a dessert, and sometimes—on those really good days—we scored both.
We had a blast hitting up restaurants every day, grabbing something free, and honestly, it turned into one of the best birthdays ever.
Who knew budgeting could be so delicious?
Remember when you could just show up at a restaurant, casually mention it’s your birthday, and they’d sing you that off-key, yet oddly charming, birthday song while handing you a free dessert?
Unfortunately, those days are long gone.
Now, if you want that free birthday treat (and the awkward song that comes with it), you have to join the club. The “Loyalty Club,” that is. No more spontaneous celebrations—you need to sign up online or download their app first.
You’ll need to sign up at least a month before your birthday month.
TIP: Create a “junk” email address so your real email isn’t bombarded
with promotional emails between birthday freebies.
My top Birthday freebies
If you’re going to sign up are any birthday freebies: these are the ones i think are worth the time.
Nothing Bundt Cake – Free Bundlet
Andy’s – Free Cone
Menchies – $5 towards treat
Baskin Robbins – Free kid scoop of ice cream
Firehouse Subs – Free medium sub
Scholtzky’s – Free small original sandwich
Rotols – free 12″ pizza
Jersey Mike’s – Free regular sub & drink
Kawa’s Hibachi Grill – $15 gift certificate toward food
Abuelo’s – Free entrée
Dickey’s BBQ – Free classic sandwich
Panera Bread – Free pastry
First Watch – Free entree
Chipotle – Free Chips & guacamole
CAVA – $9 towards meal
Chicken Salad Chicks – Free Original Chick meal
Crumbl Cookie – Free cookie
Smoothie King – Free smoothie
Hawaiian Bros – $10
**Some of these offers require a purchase of another item.
Please read the instructions on the emails/apps for specific details.
OTHER Birthday freebies
La Madeline – Free birthday treat
Cantina Laredo – Free dessert
Golden Coral – Free meal
Dunkin Donuts – Free coffee
Nekter – Free dessert
Slim Chicken – Free jar dessert
Newks – Free slice of cake
Texas de Brazil – $20 off meal for 2
KAWA’S Hibachi Grill – $15 gift certificate towards food
Medieval Times – 20% off
Chick-fil-A – Free dessert
Dairy Queen – BOGO Blizzard offer
Corner Bakery – Free pastry
Another Broken Egg – Free Pancakes
REGAL movie theater – Free small popcorn
AMC – Free large popcorn
Applebee’s – Free dessert
Dutch Bros – Free drink of any size
Olive Garden – Free dessert
Outback Steakhouse – Free dessert
Papa Murphy’s – Free Pizza
Starbucks – Free drink
**Some of these offers require a purchase of another item.
Please read the instructions on the emails/apps for specific details.
As you celebrate your special day, don’t forget to take advantage of all the amazing birthday freebies waiting for you!
Whether it’s a sweet treat, a delicious meal, or a unique experience, these little perks make your day even brighter.
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What’s your favorite place to snag a birthday freebie? Let us know in the comments below – we’d love to hear from you!
What’s your favorite place to snag a birthday freebie? Let us know in the comments below – we’d love to hear from you!
