It’s that time of year again…the time when I’m savoring every last minute of my ‘youth’, in anticipation of my upcoming birthday.  The time when I’m subtly reminding my friends about my upcoming celebration, so that it passes by with sufficient fanfare.  The time when I’m registering for birthday freebies so that I’ll enjoy some great gifts, even if said friends ‘forget’ to present me with the items I’ve been yearning for.  And, of course, the time when I get to share these birthday freebies with you, so that your birthday won’t go by silently.  Here are some of my favorite places to get free stuff on your birthday this year (ideally with no purchase required) – I hope you enjoy them!

1. Aveda Birthday Program– If you register for Aveda’s Birthday Program at least 28 days before your birthday, you’ll receive a free Personal Blends Pure-Fume or other product worth up to $24, which will be blended with the aromas of your choice.   This is even better than last year’s Aveda birthday freebie (IMHO).
2. Baskin-Robbins – I’ve already told you about Friendly’s birthday freebies, but if you love ice cream as much as I do, you’ll appreciate knowing that you can also get a free 2.5 ounce scoop of Baskin-Robbins for your birthday.  The freebie email will arrive five days before your birthday, so you can spread out the frozen love.  As an added bonus, you’ll also get a discount on a birthday cake and a coupon just for joining.
3. Red Robin – Although the company’s web page is a little bit confusing, rumor has it that when you join the Red Royalty club, you’ll get a $3 signup bonus, plus a free burger on your birthday.  Come to think of it, I’m hungry just thinking about it.
4. AMF Bowling – Who says that birthday freebies have to be physical things?  AMF Bowling centers are offering free games to eCLUB members on their birthday.  That sounds like great free stuff to me!
5. Firehouse Subs – Hungry after your game of bowling?  Members of the Firehouse Subs birthday club will get a free medium sub on their birthday only, with valid ID.  If you ask me, this will be delicious even if you go bowling on a different day.
6. Keva Juice – Join the Keva Klub to get a free smoothie on your birthday.
7. Auntie Anne’s – Sometimes I think that just the smell of the pretzels is enough of a gift.  But of course, I look forward to getting the real one even more!  You can get a free pretzel too, if you sign up for the Auntie Anne’s VIP club.
8. DSW – The rewards club offered by DSW has some great perks such as free shipping on select orders and money back rewards, but you’ll also enjoy getting a $5 gift card for your birthday.  In other words, you can probably get free socks or accessories for your birthday…or you can get your favorite pair of shoes for a bit less.
9. Free Skiing (Multiple Locations)– This makes me happy that my birthday is in the winter!  Check out some places throughout the country that are offering free skiing on your birthday here.
10. Old Navy – I know that I’m not actually listing the specific birthday freebie, but I couldn’t help including it because of my love of surprises.  Old Navy is offering a birthday surprise to members of its email list.  That means you’ll get a free surprise, plus updates about the rest of the company’s deals.

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