When I had my birthday in March, I decided to look around at different restaurants to save money on dinner by joining their birthday clubs, e-mail lists etc. I wanted some treats, but I did not want to spend any money. I spent a couple of days looking around and there were tons of great deals. I was able to snag a lot more free food than I could have possibly eaten. Also, many of the coupons did not have to be redeemed on my birthday, but lasted a week or 2 after my birthday, so really you can get free food for a while around your birthday. Sign your spouse up too for even more free food. I thought I would share some of them with you. Many of the deals involve signing up in a club and getting e-mails. So, use the e-mail account that you use to request free samples and coupons so you won’t clog your “real” e-mail. I still check my freebie account every day though because I am constantly getting coupons, free sample offers and great deals e-mailed to me.

Red Robin – I got a food coupon for signing up and a free burger for my birthday

Spicy Pickle – Get a free item when you sign up for their club and on your birthday.

Lonestar Steakhouse and Saloon – Sign up and get a free gift on your birthday. I got a gift card on mine.

Qdoba – Get free chips and salsa for joining and a free burrito on your birthday

Chili’s – Get a free Chips and salsa for joining and get a free meal on your birthday.

Macaroni Grill – Join the Mac Pac – bottom left of screen – get a free appetizer for signing up and free dessert for your birthday.

Ryan’s - Get a free Mega bar coupon for signing up, get a free birthday coupon, also get a free meal coupon every year after signing up around the same time

Cattlemen’s - Sign up and get a free dessert on your birthday.

Cold Stone Creamery – Get a free ice cream on your birthday. Also get coupons throughout the year. I love their ice cream, brings back memories of my childhood.

Arby’s – This is one of my favorite restaurants. Sign up and get a coupon for free food on your birthday, but they also send coupons to your e-mail account throughout the year for free food.

Captain D’s – Kids 12 and under get a free kid’s meal when you sign up.

Wendy’s – This is another good e-mail to sign up for because you get coupons throughout the year plus a goody on your birthday.

California Pizza Kitchen – Free kid’s meal for ages 10 and under anytime during their birthday month for signing up. I signed up for this even though the closest one is a ways away because it is near my in laws and the coupon lasts for a month.

The Melting Pot – Get a free Chocolate fondue for 2 for signing up, a free dessert fondue for your birthday. Also, they send out special deals and events for club members throughout the year. This is one of our favorite places to go on a special date a couple of times a year.

Burger King – Sign up and kids get a coupon for a free hamburger meal. Also, you can click a box next to the free hamburger meals, and they will send you coupons throughout the year.

TGI Fridays – When you sign up, get a coupon for a free appetizer or dessert and a skip ahead to the front of the line coupon. For your birthday get a free appetizer. Also you get a card where for every $100 dollars you spend, you get a coupon for $8.

Baskin Robbins – Get free ice cream on your birthday when you sign up. Also, they will e-mail you coupons throughout the year.

Quizno’s - Get a free sammie for signing up and get a free cookie on your birthday.

Uno Chicago Grill – Get a free appetizer with 2 entrees for signing up and get a free personal pan pizza on your birthday.

Red Lobster – Get a free treat on your birthday. Also, when you join you will be entered to win a variety of prizes.

Sonic – Kids get a free Wacky Meal when you sign up.

Olive Garden – Sign up and get something on your birthday – not sure what (I did this one after my birthday); also get coupons and special offers throughout the year.

Boston Market – Get a $3 off coupon when you sign up good for your next purchase. Also, kids get a free birthday meal.

Outback – Register and get a free treat on your birthday

Ruby Tuesdays – Sign up and get a buy one get one free entree, plus get a free burger on your birthday. They will also send you coupons throughout the year.

Freebies for your birthday other than food:

Disney World/Land – Free admission on your birthday. Also, 2 and under get in free. Up through 10/3 this year they have free dining when you stay at a resort. We are vacationing here this year, if anyone has any frugal tips, let me know. Thanks

Olan Mills – Sign up and get coupons, $5 off immediately and a free birthday package. Also, they have a free newborn package. Just make sure you have self control, because it is hard to just choose one pose. I did this though and got a really cute pose and paid nothing.

The Children’s Place – Get a 15% off coupon on your birthday and your children’s birthdays.

Toys R Us – Sign up at least 6-8 weeks before your child’s birthday (up to age 10). Get a free card and gift in the mail. Bring them to the store on their birthday and they get a crown, balloon and announcement. Also you get a free part planner each year and you can get a phone call from Geoffrey.

Limited Too – Get a 20% off coupon. Also, go here for free printable invitations and activities for birthdays.

Hope these budget saving deals make your birthday even brighter.