Frugal Family: Birthday Freebies for Your Kids—and You

Tons of local places boast free items and discounts for your birthday, or your whole birth month. Often these extra discounts require nothing more than signing up for a free online eClub, and sometimes they require nothing more than showing your ID. 

Plan a whole day, or week, around free gifts and meals, there’s no limit to how many offers you can take advantage of. Plus, many places offer extra gifts for other special occasions, or just for signing up.

So whether you are looking for a free meal, dessert or a special coupon at one of your favorite participating retail locations, Patch has found some free gifts to help you celebrate you and your family’s extra special day, at no extra cost to you. 

Some clubs require you sign-up a month or two before your birthday month to make sure you get your special offers in time, so sign up for the clubs early and get your coupons emailed to you in time for your birthday.

1. BASKIN ROBBINS

Deal: Get a FREE 2.5 oz scoop of ice cream on your Birthday from Baskin Robbins when you sign up for their Birthday Club.  

The Fine Print: Must sign up with the Baskin Robbins Birthday Club.

Added Bonus: Receive other coupons and special promotions as a member of the Baskin Robbins Birthday Club.

Good through: Ongoing.

2. BENIHANA

Deal: Sign up The Chef’s Table and receive a complimentary $30 Birthday Certificate to be used during your birthday month. 

The Fine Print: Value excludes alcoholic beverages, tax and gratuity. Certificate only valid Monday through Thursday.

Added Bonus: Receive emails that keep you updated on the latest happenings at Benihana.

Good through: Ongoing.

3. DENNY’S

Deal: Walk into Denny’s on your birthday and receive a FREE Grand Slam.

The Fine Print: Must be your birthday, may be asked to show ID.

Added Bonus: No sign-up necessary.

Good through: Ongoing. 

4.

Deal: Join the new My Cold Stone Club, launching soon, and receive a special treat on your birthday.

The Fine Print: Must join the My Cold Stone Club.

Added Bonus: You’ll receive an extra special treat just for signing up, and have exclusive coupons and special member-only coupons sent to your email.

Good through: Ongoing.

5. SEPHORA

Deal: Receive a free gift on your Brithday from Sephora when you sign up for their FREE Beauty Insider rewards program.

The Fine Print: There’s not a whole lot of fine print here, just sign up as an insider and make sure to give them your birth date. 

Added Bonus: As a Beauty Insider, earn one point for each dollar you spend at Sephora and cash in those points for rewards.

Good through: Ongoing.