In the past, I have always focussed on scoring free flights and hotels but my friends birthday this weekend made me realise that there is a lot of freebies for the taking on your birthday.
Tip of the hat to Christine Lu aka Kitty X Lu for sharing these tips and real pictures of the freebies she received.
Here is a list of what she scored and how to do it:
Sephora
What you get:
Birthday gift bag with free gift of minis.
What you need to do:
Sign up as a Beauty Insider member.
How to redeem:
Beauty Insider members are eligible to redeem one birthday gift per year.
In-store redemption: no purchase necessary. Redeem in Sephora during your birthday month by providing your Beauty Insider email address.
Online redemption: a merchandise purchase is required. Redeem two weeks before or after your birthday and any time during your birthday month. If you are having problems redeeming online, please contact customer service at Sephora.com/contact-us. Substitutions may occur. Valid while supplies last. This offer is subject to change, alteration, or termination by Sephora at its sole discretion at any time.
What Christine got:
Booster Juice
What you get:
Free Birthday Smoothie
What you need to do:
Become a Booster Nation member by signing up at least 7 days prior to your birthday to receive the birthday voucher via email.
How to redeem:
This voucher must be presented at the store to receive your free birthday smoothie.
What Christine got:
Panera Bread
What you get:
Free Birthday Pastry
What you need to do:
Join the MyPanera program and get a free member card. Once you have it, you can register it in a bakery-cafe or online. You can also sign up online and pick up a card on your next visit. You will also receive a free Pastry or welcome reward when you create a new MyPanera account.
How to redeem:
Simply redeem the coupon in store.
What Christine got:
Wok of fame
What you get:
Free buffet meal on your birthday.
What you need to do:
Nothing to be done in advance.
How to redeem:
Show a Photo ID on the day of your birthday.
What Christine got:
Mary Browns
What you get:
A free Big Mary
What you need to do:
Register for Mary Browns newsletter
How to redeem:
Redeem in store for a free Big Mary
What Christine got:
Harveys
What you get:
Free Harveys Burger
What you need to do:
Sign up and join Harveys VIP Club
How to redeem:
Print or show your coupon on your phone in-store
What Christine got:
Starbucks
What you get:
Any free item from the menu
What you need to do:
Join the free Starbucks Rewards Program
How to redeem:
Your free Birthday reward will be automatically added to your account approximately two days before your birthday. Simply present your registered Starbucks Card or Starbucks app to the barista and advise that you are redeeming your birthday reward.
What Christine got:
Montanas
What you get:
Free Birthday Dessert – Cookie with Icecream
What you need to do:
Join Montana’s Cookhouse Grill Lovers Club
How to redeem:
Print and present the coupon or show on your phone.
This was the last offer redeemed by Christine before calling it a day on her 38th er I mean 25th Birthday.
What Christine got:
