Today is your birthday, and it’s finally time to remind everyone that you’re a gift. And if you’ve given to others, your time, energy, compassion, then you deserve gifts in return, right? Gifts, though free to you, are not always free to those who get them for us. Some of the best aren’t if we’re being honest. However, none of these things should stop you from showing yourself a good time and getting yourself something special. Gifts for yourself can come in the form of material things or memories made. In any case, there are companies waiting to acknowledge you with free gifts for your birthday. Here’s a list of places where you can get free stuff on your birthday.
Where To Get Free Stuff On Your Birthday
As most companies require you to sign up for their rewards program or emails now, freebies have become a little less free. Only because you’re making the commitment of increased communication from the company and the time it takes to sign up. Aside from that though, there are several places where, after signing up, you can enjoy a free gift on your birthday! Starbucks, McDonald’s, Burger King, Applebees, Dunkin’ Donuts and Baskin-Robbins each offer a complimentary drink or snack on your birthday.
Similarly, Sephora and Ulta’s birthday freebies are gifted exclusively to members of their Beauty Insider and Ultimate Rewards programs. So if you’re a beauty person, that’s definitely a perk – you get sample sizes of a few popular and/or new products. Don’t forget the free samples of whatever else you want too (not dependent on a birthday or milestone)!
Birthday Freebie Clauses To Look Out For
The gift may be exclusive to your actual birthday like at Benihana which doesn’t make it any less special; just causes a bit of a time crunch if you have other plans for your lunch or dinner entrée. While most places offer a bit of wiggle room, here are the places that don’t (and are still worth it). Victoria’s Secret offers those who sign up for their rewards program a $10 or $15 reward for their birthday. You will, however, have needed to make a minimum purchase at some point within the last year (with your Victoria’s Secret credit card). Along the same lines, Target, H&M offer coupons for a certain percentage off of your purchase which is good for 30 days or more.
Fun Ways To Celebrate Getting Free Stuff On Your Birthday
There are ways to increase the fun – if you’re up for that sort of thing! After time to yourself, you can share the fun of your free birthday gifts with others. Invite some friends to wherever you’ll be cashing out on a company’s birthday freebie offer. Whether it’s lunch or a stop at a beauty shop, inviting friends to take part in the festivities will do just that – make it extra festive. If you’re more of an experience person, consider checking in with your local theater or nature attraction, you may get free admission (like at Catalina Island if you’re in the California area).
And because there are so many freebies that you can take advantage of, if they aren’t time-sensitive, spread them out over the course of the month and invite people to join as you’d like. Either way, it’s all about you and feeling special. Make your day your own!