Freebies & Discounts on your Birthday
There is an upside to turning a year older. Here’s some sweet b’day perks, courtesy of Real Simple magazine. Check with each merchant to make sure these birthday offers still apply. Click HERE for many more birthday freebies!
AVEDA: I have taken advantage of this treat myself. Birthday-club members receive a free product – up to a $25 value – custom blended with the aroma of their choice to be redeemed within two months.
BASKIN-ROBBINS: You’ll receive an e-mail coupon for a free scoop of ice cream and a discount on a birthday cake when you join the Birthday Club.
BEN & JERRY'S ICE CREAM: Sign up to be on their Chunkmail list and receive a free ice cream scoop for your birthday.
BENIHANA: Sign up for the Chef’s Table e-newsletter and you will get an e-mail with a gift certificate for dinner worth up to $30 to be used during your birth month.
BJ's RESTAURANT & BREWHOUSE: Sign up for their E-mail Club and receive a complimentary yummy Pizookie dessert for your birthday.
COLD STONE CREAMERY: Sign up for its birthday club and receive a free treat on your special day.
DSW: Loyalty members, who participate in a rewards program, get a $5 certificate that’s good through the member’s entire birthday month.
EXPRESS: Customers who are store credit-card holders receive a $10 coupon to be applied toward their next purchase during their birth month.
IHOP: By joining the Pancake Revolution, you’ll eat for free three times – once when you sign up for IHOP’s mailing list, once on your birthday, and once a year after you register.
NEW YORK & COMPANY: Store credit-card holders receive a coupon for up to 25 percent off purchases (in store and online), valid during their birth month.
OLD NAVY: Subscribe to Old Navy e-mails and receive $10 off purchases of $50 or more (online and in stores) for two weeks during your birth month.
RED ROBIN: Enroll in the eClub or the Red Royalty program and score a free burger!
RUBY TUESDAY’S: Sign up for the So Connected list at rubytuesday.com and get a free burger on your birthday and other food and bar redemption offers during the year.
STARBUCKS: Toast your day with a free cappuccino (or any another drink of your choice) when you have a My Starbucks Rewards card. The more you use it, the more freebies you can get, including gratis syrup and refills.
VICTORIA’S SECRET: Angel credit-card holders receive either a $10-off coupon for in-store purchases or an e-mailed coupon code good for $10 off online during their birth month.
PLUS a birthday gift for your pet …
PETCO: Register Fido’s D.O.B (or adoption date) in the Birthday Club and get 10 percent off products during that month.
AVEDA: I have taken advantage of this treat myself. Birthday-club members receive a free product – up to a $25 value – custom blended with the aroma of their choice to be redeemed within two months.
BASKIN-ROBBINS: You’ll receive an e-mail coupon for a free scoop of ice cream and a discount on a birthday cake when you join the Birthday Club.
BEN & JERRY'S ICE CREAM: Sign up to be on their Chunkmail list and receive a free ice cream scoop for your birthday.
BENIHANA: Sign up for the Chef’s Table e-newsletter and you will get an e-mail with a gift certificate for dinner worth up to $30 to be used during your birth month.
BJ's RESTAURANT & BREWHOUSE: Sign up for their E-mail Club and receive a complimentary yummy Pizookie dessert for your birthday.
COLD STONE CREAMERY: Sign up for its birthday club and receive a free treat on your special day.
DSW: Loyalty members, who participate in a rewards program, get a $5 certificate that’s good through the member’s entire birthday month.
EXPRESS: Customers who are store credit-card holders receive a $10 coupon to be applied toward their next purchase during their birth month.
IHOP: By joining the Pancake Revolution, you’ll eat for free three times – once when you sign up for IHOP’s mailing list, once on your birthday, and once a year after you register.
NEW YORK & COMPANY: Store credit-card holders receive a coupon for up to 25 percent off purchases (in store and online), valid during their birth month.
OLD NAVY: Subscribe to Old Navy e-mails and receive $10 off purchases of $50 or more (online and in stores) for two weeks during your birth month.
RED ROBIN: Enroll in the eClub or the Red Royalty program and score a free burger!
RUBY TUESDAY’S: Sign up for the So Connected list at rubytuesday.com and get a free burger on your birthday and other food and bar redemption offers during the year.
STARBUCKS: Toast your day with a free cappuccino (or any another drink of your choice) when you have a My Starbucks Rewards card. The more you use it, the more freebies you can get, including gratis syrup and refills.
VICTORIA’S SECRET: Angel credit-card holders receive either a $10-off coupon for in-store purchases or an e-mailed coupon code good for $10 off online during their birth month.
PLUS a birthday gift for your pet …
PETCO: Register Fido’s D.O.B (or adoption date) in the Birthday Club and get 10 percent off products during that month.
Ways To See Movies For Free
If you love movies, but can't justify paying the outrageous price at the movie theaters, there's a few options to watch movies for free (or almost free!)
Library - haven't been to the library for years? It might be time to "check it out" (pun intended). You can borrow any available DVD's, usually 2 at a time.
Hulu.com - I watch my favorite TV shows on Hulu. They also have great movies you can watch for free. Upgrade to HuluPlus for more movie selections.
Local Movie Nights - There are often organized movie nights in certain neighborhoods. Check your local newspapers or check online for one near you.
Swap or Borrow - I'm sure you have DVD's stored away that a friend might want to watch. See what they have, you may be able to swap or borrow a few from them.
Crackle.com - This site is similar to Hulu.com - they offer a pretty good selection of free movies and television shows.
Redbox.com - For only $1.20 per movie, you can rent most of the latest "just released" DVD titles. Check online for discount promo codes. May sure to return each DVD the next day to avoid paying late fees.
Library - haven't been to the library for years? It might be time to "check it out" (pun intended). You can borrow any available DVD's, usually 2 at a time.
Hulu.com - I watch my favorite TV shows on Hulu. They also have great movies you can watch for free. Upgrade to HuluPlus for more movie selections.
Local Movie Nights - There are often organized movie nights in certain neighborhoods. Check your local newspapers or check online for one near you.
Swap or Borrow - I'm sure you have DVD's stored away that a friend might want to watch. See what they have, you may be able to swap or borrow a few from them.
Crackle.com - This site is similar to Hulu.com - they offer a pretty good selection of free movies and television shows.
Redbox.com - For only $1.20 per movie, you can rent most of the latest "just released" DVD titles. Check online for discount promo codes. May sure to return each DVD the next day to avoid paying late fees.
Free Mobile Phone Apps
Your smartphone has tons of cool free apps that make it simple to save some cash. Check out some of my favorite apps and start saving money today!
• GasBuddy – find the cheapest gas on the go! Locate gas stations near you and see their current gas prices.
• I Love Free Things – quick and easy access to free samples and freebie offers. For example, I often take advantage of their weekly list of promo codes for free Blockbuster Express movies!
• Yelp – save time (and money) by checking out local reviews of where to eat, shop, drink, relax, play, etc.. Some merchants even has special deals just for Yelpers!
• ATM Hunter – locate nearby ATM machines that won’t charge a fee. Plus it gives you helpful tips on how to be smarter with your money and safer at ATM locations.
• Craigslist Mobile – find (almost) anything you want and need in your budget on Craigslist on the go!
• RedLaser – scans the bar code of any product while you’re shopping and tells you how much it costs at other chains and online stores.
• Wi-Fi Finder – instantly find free Wi-Fi internet hotspots wherever you are in the world online or offline.
• Grocery eCoupons – get free paperless eCoupons redeemable at over 24,000 supermarkets and drugstores nationwide.
• Garage Sale Rover – quickly view garage sales from Craigslist and other sources on a map. And navigate there with GPS voice operated turn-by-turn directions.
• GasBuddy – find the cheapest gas on the go! Locate gas stations near you and see their current gas prices.
• I Love Free Things – quick and easy access to free samples and freebie offers. For example, I often take advantage of their weekly list of promo codes for free Blockbuster Express movies!
• Yelp – save time (and money) by checking out local reviews of where to eat, shop, drink, relax, play, etc.. Some merchants even has special deals just for Yelpers!
• ATM Hunter – locate nearby ATM machines that won’t charge a fee. Plus it gives you helpful tips on how to be smarter with your money and safer at ATM locations.
• Craigslist Mobile – find (almost) anything you want and need in your budget on Craigslist on the go!
• RedLaser – scans the bar code of any product while you’re shopping and tells you how much it costs at other chains and online stores.
• Wi-Fi Finder – instantly find free Wi-Fi internet hotspots wherever you are in the world online or offline.
• Grocery eCoupons – get free paperless eCoupons redeemable at over 24,000 supermarkets and drugstores nationwide.
• Garage Sale Rover – quickly view garage sales from Craigslist and other sources on a map. And navigate there with GPS voice operated turn-by-turn directions.
Free Frugal Resources
The following reports or eBook sources are all FREE to download. Each one offers very informative insights on a variety of topics.
• Your Doctor Is A Liar (free eBook) - Learn the truth about all diseases that your doctor won't tell you.
• The Truth About Food Grade Hydrogen Peroxide (free eBook) - A naturally-occurring substance that can help heal many ailments.
• How To Save Thousands Buying Your Next House (free report) - Learn how to find cheap and affordable homes for sale.
• Sell Your House in 21 Days or Less! (free report) - Learn the secret to selling your home fast in today's market.
• Your Doctor Is A Liar (free eBook) - Learn the truth about all diseases that your doctor won't tell you.
• The Truth About Food Grade Hydrogen Peroxide (free eBook) - A naturally-occurring substance that can help heal many ailments.
• How To Save Thousands Buying Your Next House (free report) - Learn how to find cheap and affordable homes for sale.
• Sell Your House in 21 Days or Less! (free report) - Learn the secret to selling your home fast in today's market.
