Go Get Your "Coup" On!

Birthday Freebies That Are Free (Updated for 2012)

2012-10-02T20:20:00.000-04:00

I know what you are thinking...
"There are tons of Birthday Freebie lists out there, so why are you creating your own and reinventing the wheel?"
Well this is the real Birthday Freebie list - the list that only contains full-fledged FREE birthday gifts. Who wants a birthday gift that has strings attached, anyway?

Top Awards:

~~Gigi's Cupcakes~~ - did not receive 2012

~~A coupon for a free cupcake of your choice ($3.00 value) is emailed to you if you have signed up for~~ ~~Gigi's email newsletter~~ ~~and provide a birthdate. You will receive this coupon on the first day of your birthday month.~~

City Barbeque - verified 2012

Email VIP Club members can bring in a printout of the Happy Birthday email to receive a complimentary dessert any time of the month. You can choose between banana pudding, triple chocolate cake, or peach cobbler with homemade whipped cream. You will receive this coupon on the first day of your birthday month.

DSW - verified 2012

If you are a DSW Rewards member, a $5 birthday certificate is emailed to you that can be used any time during your birthday month. If you don't need shoes, get yourself some free socks!

Steak 'n Shake - verified 2012

Sign up for the eClub and you will have a coupon emailed to you of the ~~first day of your birthday month~~ 12 days before your birthday for a free Double Steakburger with Cheese 'n Fries to enjoy any time during your birthday month. Go through the drive-thru or use the TakHomaSak counter if you are alone! Note that the coupon has your first name and full date of birth on it and they ask you to bring an ID for verification.

The Container Store - verified 2012

A coupon is emailed to you for a free gift that you can redeem any time during your birthday month. Internet rumblings seem to indicate that it is a free The Container Store reusable bag. How I signed up for this is a mystery to me.

Yogurt Mountain - verified 2012

Sign up for Yogurt Mountain's Birthday Club and receive a certificate in your inbox on the first day of your birthday month for a free 6oz. yogurt ($3.50 value) to enjoy anytime during your birthday month. Be sure not to overfill your cup if you aren't willing to pay for extra ounces

Graeter's - verified 2012

A free birthday sundae is loaded onto your Sweet Rewards card to be used on your birthday or the week following. If you need to join Sweet Rewards, you must pick up the card in-store and register it online. Make sure to include your birthday on the registration form. Start deciding...will you go for the Banana Split, Turtle Sundae, or 1870 Tower?? Yum!

Sephora - verified 2012

Sign up for Sephora's Beauty Insider program and receive a free gift in-store or online. You will receive an email 13-14 days before your birthday with directions on how to get your free gift. The deals is valid from then until 14 days after your actual birthday. The fun part about this one is that the gift they give away changes from year to year, so it is always a surprise. The gift for 2012 is a Fresh Shugar Kisses Mini Lip Duo. Note that if you redeem online, you must purchase something and pay for shipping, so I recommend heading to the brick-and-mortar store if there's one in your area.

Noodles & Co - verified 2012

Receive a free bowl of noodles via an email sent to your inbox 5 days before your birthday. You have until 9 days after your birthday to use it. Sign up for Noodlegrams to get this tasty treat. Make sure to order the large bowl with a protein to get the most out of your free birthday meal! ($7.50 value)

Panera Bread - verified 2012

Grab a MyPanera card next time you are at a participating Panera Bread and register it online. By doing so and entering your birthday information, a free pastry or sweet is loaded onto your MyPanera card on your birthday. It expires 60 days after your birthday so you have plenty of time to enjoy it.

Sonic - verified 2012

Choose between free medium Tots, a regular CreamSlush Treat, or a medium drink. The Happy Birthday email provides a link to print one of these three coupons. The email is sent on your birthday and you have one month from the date you print the coupon to enjoy the treat of your choice. To get in on this deal, sign up for the Sonic Cruisers Club.

Caribou Coffee - verified 2012

Receive an email one week before your birthday that you can print and redeem for a free medium drink (any kind, ~~any size~~!) at any Caribou Coffee. The only bummer is that the offer is valid only ON your birthday. Create an online account and be sure to enter your birthdate information to receive this treat.

Baskin-Robbins - verified 2012

A coupon for one free 2.5oz scoop or 3oz soft serve is emailed to you 5 days before your birthday. The coupon expires 5 days after your birthday. You must sign up for the BR Birthday Club to receive this coupon.

Rita's Italian Ice - verified 2012

Sign up for Rita's Online Birthday Club and you will receive a coupon in your inbox one week before your birthday for one free regular Italian Ice. Once you click on the link to receive and print your offer, you will have 7 days to redeem it.

Ruby Tuesday - verified 2012

Receive a link to a coupon for a free Handcrafted Burger at Ruby Tuesday's 7 days before your birthday if you are signed up for their So Connected email list. The coupon expires 9 days after your birthday and is valid for dine-in or RubyTueGo, so you can get a free meal on the run! (~$10 value).

Tropical Smoothie - verified 2012

Join Club Tropical and you will receive an email on your birthday inviting you to enjoy a free smoothie of your choice during the week following your birthday.

Don Pablo's - verified 2012

Pick up a Habaneros Club card at your local Don Pablo's, register it online, and $10 is loaded onto your card the week of your birthday. You have 4 weeks to redeem it for $10 worth of tasty Tex Mex food. Order it To-Go to get the trully free experience.

Dunkin' Donuts - New! verified 2012

Sign up for DD Perks Rewards to receive a free medium beverage of your choice when you enroll and again on your birthday. This includes any iced or hot coffee, tea or latte, hot chocolate or Coolatta. All cooler beverages are excluded (this includes bottled water, milk, bottled juice, etc.). You must complete your DD Perks Rewards account profile within the month you enrolled and include your mailing address in order to receive your free beverage coupon. The coupon will be delivered via US Mail during the month of your birthday and expire on the last day of the month following your birthday.

Dippin' Dots - New! verified 2012

Join the Dippin' Dots Forty Below Zero Club and receive a coupon for a free small cup of Dippin' Dots at your nearest participating Dippin' Dots store or shopping center location. The coupon is e-mailed out on the first business day of your birthday month and it has an expiration date of the last day of that month.

Fazoli's - New! verified 2012

You can pick up a free dessert - choose from New York Style Cheesecake with Strawberry, Turtle Cheesecake, Chocolate Layer Cale, or Chocolate Chunk Cookie. You receive the email 3 days before your birthday and it is valid for 2 weeks after your birthday. To take advantage of this offer, sign up for the Fazoli's eFamily.

Jersey Mike's - New! verified 2012

To receive a free sub and drink coupon on your birthday, you must sign up for the Jersey Mike's Subs Email Club. This coupon is only valid on your actual birthday with proof of it being your birthday.

Krispy Kreme - New! verified 2012

Receive a coupon 7 days before your birthday for a free doughnut and small coffee or fountain drink. The coupon expires 7 days after your birthday. In order to receive this coupon via email, sign up to become a Friend of Krispy Kreme.

Honorable Mention:

bd's Mongolian Grill - verified 2012

Join Club Mongo and you will receive a coupon via email one week before your birthday for a free stir-fry meal. You have until one week after your birthday to eat for free. While there is no contingency on purchasing another meal, I don't enjoy going to a sit-down restaurant by myself.

Chick-fil-A - verified 2012

Check with your local Chick-fil-A. Since they are franchises, it varies from location to location. Our Chick-fil-A celebrates birthdays on the first Friday of each month. If it is your birthday month, head over to Chick-fil-A and get a free milkshake of your choice on the first Friday of the month.

Red Robin - verified 2012

A free Gourmet Burger is added to your Red Royalty card to be used any time during your birthday month. In order to join the Red Royalty program, you must pick up a Red Royalty card at the restaurant and register it online. Note that each adult in a family must have a separate card in order to each receive a free birthday burger.
If you sign your children up through your Red Royalty card, they receive a coupon in your inbox for a free kid's meal of their choice. It expires 14 days from the date the email was sent. If your child's birthday falls within the same week of your birthday, you can redeem both free burgers in the same visit!

~~Dave & Buster's~~ - removed for 2012

~~A coupon for $10 worth of free game play with purchase of $10 game play is emailed to you one week before your birthday if you have registered your~~ ~~Power Card~~ ~~online. You have one month after your birthday to use the promotional coupon.~~

Funny Bone Comedy Club - verified 2012

If you have signed up for the Funny Bone newsletter either in club or online for you local club, you will receive an email one week before your birthday for 4 free General Admission tickets. There is a two item minimum per person inside the show room, which is why Funny Bone only gets an Honorable Mention.

Buffalo Wild Wings - verified 2012

Join The Buffalo Circle and you will receive an email 7 days before your birthday with a coupon for a free dessert of your choice: Chocolate Fudge Cake or a scoop of ice cream with chocolate or caramel topping. You have until one week after your birthday to indulge in this dessert. There is no restriction on this coupon to buy an entree.

~~McCormick & Schmick's~~ ~~- did not receive 2012~~

Receive an email 7 days before your big day that states you can print out the email and receive a complementary signature dessert. No expiration date is noted and there are no purchase requirements. To get in on this sweet deal, join their ~~eCLUB~~ ~~online.~~

Brio Tuscan Grille - demoted for 2012

Print out the Happy Birthday email from Brio to receive a ~~free Beef Medallions with Shrimp Scampi entree~~ complementary birthday entree up to $20 with the purchase of a second entree. It must be redeemed for dine-in only. Join Brio's Pasta Tuscana E-Club to partake in this ~~free~~bie.

Bruegger's - demoted for 2012

If you sign up for Bruegger's Fresh News email list, you will receive an email in your inbox 7 days before your birthday with a coupon for a ~~free cookie~~ free bagel with cream cheese with the purchase of a drink. You have until 2 1 week after your birthday to enjoy that treat.

Phew...what a list! You might want to ask for an elliptical for your birthday so you can work off all these yummy calories ;)

Go get your "birthday hat" on!

Rita's: Free Italian Ice (3/20)

2012-03-19T10:53:00.000-04:00

Reminder...

Head over to your local Rita's Italian Ice store for a FREE Regular Ice in the available flavor of your choice on March 20th. This is in celebration of Rita's 20th Annual First Day of Spring event.

Go get your "spring" on!

Read It Forward - The Truth of All Things

2012-02-16T10:35:00.001-05:00

Head over to Read It Forward and sign up for a chance to receive a free copy of Kieran Sheilds's The Truth of All Things.

Scroll down to the bottom of the page to enter the giveaway promotion between now and February 20th. Winners are chosen at random.
Go get your "read" on!

Rita's: Free Italian Ice (3/20)

2012-02-16T10:25:00.002-05:00

Head over to your local Rita's Italian Ice store for a FREE Regular Ice in the available flavor of your choice on March 20th. This is in celebration of Rita's 20th Annual First Day of Spring event.

Go get your "spring" on!

BabiesRUs.com: Huggies Santa Diaper Jumbo Packs $4.98 Shipped

2012-02-05T16:18:00.002-05:00

Head over to the Babies 'R Us website, because right now they have Huggies Santa diapers (sizes 3, 4, and 5) for just $4.98/jumbo pack. If you signed up for a free year of ShopRunner, you can get free 2-day shipping as well. Hurry, as I am guessing that they have limited quanities available!

Also, go through Ebates (my referral link) for 1% cash back.

Go get your "coup" on!

Read It Forward - The Expats

2012-01-19T14:17:00.000-05:00

Head over to Read It Forward and sign up for a chance to receive a free copy of Chris Pavone's The Expats. Scroll down to the bottom of the page to enter the giveaway promotion between now and January 23rd. Winners are chosen at random.

Go get your "read" on!

Cheryl's: Valentine Cookie Cards

2012-01-18T15:44:00.003-05:00

For $5, you can order a Cheryl's "cookie card" shipped to your Valentine's house. Inside the adorable Valentine's box is a buttercream frosted heart shaped cut-out cookie with a $5 reward card good on a purchase at http://www.cheryls.com/!

Go get your "valentine" on!

It's a Woot-Off!

2012-01-18T09:38:00.001-05:00

It's a WHAT off? It's a woot-off!

For all you Woot-aholics out there, today is what you live for - a woot-off! Woot is typically a deal-a-day site that sells a single item until it is out of stock or the end of the day, whichever happens first. During woot-offs, a single item is offered until an undisclosed amount (usually a relatively small amount) of them are sold, and then another item is offered. It is a fast paced day that reveals many deals...if you are smart about when to buy and when to hold off. You can easily get caught up in the fun of it all and buy something you later regret. This fast paced scenario does not allow you much time to be practical consumer, but you just might find something you never knew you needed!

The woot-off is going on at:

woot.com
wine.woot.com
home.woot.com
kids.woot.com

Go get your "woot" off!

Custom Handmade Gift Bags

2012-01-04T11:50:00.000-05:00

Looking for an adorable and (most importantly) inexpensive gift to give your sweeties on Valentine's day? Well head on over to domesticallyinept? to learn how to make these custom handmade gift bags! The cost breaks down to about $1.00 per bag. Fill the bags with candy, soaps, lotions etc. and they are the perfect gifts for co-workers, teachers, and friends!

SaveMore: $25 Dave & Busters Gift Card for $15

2011-12-22T10:47:00.001-05:00

Through 12/23, head over to SaveMore and purchase a $25 gift card to Dave & Buster's for $15. You will receive a physical gift card in the mail.

Plus, if you are new to SaveMore, you will receive a $10 credit if you go through my referral link above! I will also receive $10 credit ;). Note, however, that you cannot use your credit to purchase this deal.
Go get your "save" on!

Plum District: $25 Target Gift Card for $20

2011-12-15T08:54:00.001-05:00

Are you a Plum District customer? It is a daily deal website with the motto "For Moms. By Moms." When you sign up you get a $5 sign-on bonus if you go through a friend's referral link (mine ;). Even better, the friend who referred you gets $5 in Plum Dollars when you make your first purchase.

Right now, Plum District is offering up a $25 Target gift card along with a $50 Restaurant.com gift card (YMMV with that one) for $25. It becomes a deal when you use your Plum Dollars (received from sign up bonuses and referrals) to purchase this deal.

If you sign up today, you will be able to get this deal for $20!
Go get your "coup" on!

Kroger: Deal of the Day - Save $2.00 on Quilted Northern

2011-12-09T07:00:00.000-05:00

Now through December 13th, Kroger currently has a Cart Buster Saving Event going on in which there is a Deal of the Day. Each day, you can download a different digital coupon.

Today the Deal of the Day is a coupon for $2.00 off any ONE Quilted Northern Ultra Plush or Quilted Northern Soft N Strong 12 Double Roll. In order to get the coupon, you must load it onto your Kroger Plus Card. It can be used until December 23rd.

Go get your "coup" on!

SaveMore: $12 Papa John's eGift Card for $6

2011-12-07T09:42:00.001-05:00

Through tomorrow, head over to SaveMore and purchase a $12 Papa John's eGift Card for $6.

Go get your "save" on!

Speedy Rewards - December: Free Frito-Lay Chips

2011-12-06T16:20:00.001-05:00

Do you have a Speedway gas station nearby or frequent an area that does? If so, are you signed up for the Speedy Rewards program and opted-in to email updates? If you aren't, you need to be. Not only do you get rewarded for purchasing fuel and convenience store items, but you are also sent a coupon for a free item via email each month! This month, the Speedy Rewards December Update email contained a link as shown below:

As it says, when you click on the link, you are directed to a printable coupon good for a free single-serve bag of Frito-Lay chips at any Speedway. Make sure to bring your Speedy Rewards card with you, as it is required to use the coupon.

I was signed up for the emails for months before I realized that there were little treasures inside. I now look forward to receiving the Speedway email each month and discovering what the new free item is.

Go get your "speed" on and zip on over to Speedway!

It's a Woot-Off

2011-12-05T12:46:00.001-05:00

It's a WHAT off? It's a woot-off!

woot.com
wine.woot.com
home.woot.com
kids.woot.com

Go get your "woot" off!

Kroger: Deal of the Day - BOGO Mars Chocolate Single

2011-12-04T07:00:00.000-05:00

Now through December 13th, Kroger currently has a Cart Buster Saving Event going on in which there is a Deal of the Day. Each day, you can download a different digital coupon.

Today the Deal of the Day is a coupon for a FREE Mars Chocolate Single when you buy any ONE Mars Chocolate Single (1.08 oz. - 2.13 oz.). The coupon will be loaded onto your Kroger Plus Card and can be used until December 18th.

Go get your "coup" on!

Kroger: Deal of the Day - Cereal Coupon

2011-12-03T07:00:00.000-05:00

Now through December 13th, Kroger currently has a Cart Buster Saving Event going on in which there is a Deal of the Day. Each day, you can load a different digital coupon onto your shopper's card.

Today the Deal of the Day is a coupon for $1.00 off any ONE Kellogg's Cereal 8 oz. or larger. The coupon will be loaded onto your Kroger Plus Card and can be used until December 16th.

Go get your "coup" on!

SaveMore: $25 Barnes & Noble Gift Card for $15

2011-12-02T09:46:00.001-05:00

Are you an avid reader or is there someone on your Christmas list who is? Well then you're in luck! Through tomorrow, SaveMore is offering up a $25 gift card to Barnes & Noble for just $15.

The physical gift card is valid at all B&N stores and online. Note that the voucher will be ready for redemption on 12/12 at 12pm CST. Allow 5-7 business days for shipping of gift cards.

Go get your "reading" on!

Viewpoints: Free Package of Hostess Frosted Devil's Food Donettes

2011-12-01T15:10:00.001-05:00

If you are a member of Viewpoints, you can sign up to possibly receive a free package of Hostess Frosted Devil's Food Donettes. Yum!

Hurry, as spaces are limited.

Go get your "sampling" on!

Kroger: Deal of the Day - Free Water

2011-12-01T09:04:00.001-05:00

Now through December 13th, Kroger currently has a Cart Buster Saving Event going on in which there is a Deal of the Day. Each day, you can download a different digital coupon.

Today the Deal of the Day is a coupon for one free 750ml or 1-Liter bottle of Perrier Sparkling Natural Mineral Water OR Acqua Panna Natural Spring Water. The coupon will be loaded onto your Kroger Plus Card and can be used until December 14th.

Go get your "coup" on!

REEBOK MINI ZIGDYNAMIC SHOES FOR $15.96 SHIPPED

2011-11-17T11:29:00.000-05:00

Needing a nice pair of shoes for your little one? Well head on over to Reebok where you can order some cute Mini ZigDynamic shoes at a great price. The sale price is listed as $19.99. You can then use promo code "KEEP25" to save 25% plus receive free shipping! That means with tax, these shoes will only cost you $15.96! Plus, go through Shop at Home and get 6% cash back!

These would make a great Christmas gift! So head on over to Reebok and get your coup' on!

My Coke Rewards: $10 Subway Gift Card for 200 Points

2011-11-16T08:27:00.001-05:00

For a limited time, get a $10 Subway gift card for 200 My Coke Rewards points. This is part of the Holiday Rewards Catalog, where all items are 50% off the normal point value. Limit of one redemption per member.

If you haven't signed up for My Coke Rewards and drink Coca-Cola products, what are you waiting for? All you do is enter codes found on each bottle or package to receive points. You can go online to do this or you can sign up to enter codes via text messaging. Once you have accumulated some points, you can redeem them for magazine subscriptions, Coca-Cola memorabilia, coupons for more Coke products, among others.

Go grab yourself a morning Coke and get your "coup" on!

ScoreBig: Discounted Tickets to Live Events

2011-11-15T15:41:00.001-05:00

ScoreBig is a website where you can get tickets to live events (sports, music, arts & theater, etc) below retail price. Better yet, you don't pay any of those "Ticketmaster fees" or shipping charges!

Today only, you can get a $40 voucher to ScoreBig for just $10 through Saveology! This would be a great Christmas gift for the man in your life.

Go get your "score" on!

SaveMore: $25 AutoZone Gift Card for $15

2011-11-10T13:59:00.000-05:00

Today only, SaveMore is offering up a $25 AutoZone gift card for just $15. You will receive a physical gift card in the mail.

Note that this is for first time buyers only and the offer is not valid for purchase with SaveMore credit.

Go get your "zone" on!

Read It Forward - Quiet

2011-11-10T13:53:00.000-05:00

Head over to Read It Forward and sign up for a chance to receive a free copy of Susan Cain's Quiet. Scroll down to the bottom of the page to enter the giveaway promotion between now and November 14th. Winners are chosen at random.

Go get your "read" on!