Photograph Credit: Microsoft Images

Balloons, cake, and presents, oh my! Birthday celebrations offer opportunities for giggles, excitement, and anticipation.

To sweeten the birthday recipient’s experience, many businesses and organizations send their birthday wishes in the form of freebies and discounts.

During the month of April, I will begin sharing at least one birthday freebie or discount for food every day. Each post will highlight the organization, link to the website, and give any instructions for receiving your treat.

To receive a daily e-mail around 11:00 a.m. with the new posts of each day, subscribe to my free daily newsletter. In case you miss a post in our Birthday Freebies and Discounts series, I will provide the link to each day as the month progresses.

If you have received any of these freebies or discounts, then please share in the comments about your experiences as I love to learn from you. Now, let’s continue this birthday celebration!

• Breakfast: Bojangles’ – Day 1; Bruegger’s – Day 2; Cinnabon – Day 3; Denny’s – Day 4; Einstein Bros. Bagels – Day 5; First Watch – Day 6; IHOP – Day 7; Juice It Up – Day 8; Keva Juice – Day 9; Mimi’s Cafe – Day 10; Planet Smoothie – Day 11; Tropical Smoothie Cafe – Day 12; Waffle House – Day 13; Krispy Kreme Doughnuts – Day 15; La Madeleine – Day 16; Panera Bread – Day 18

• Snack: Juice It Up – Day 8; Keva Juice – Day 9; Planet Smoothie – Day 11; Tropical Smoothie Cafe – Day 12; Auntie Anne’s Pretzels – Day 14; Krispy Kreme Doughnuts – Day 15; La Madeleine – Day 16; Magic Wok – Day 17; Panera Bread – Day 18; Pretzelmaker – Day 19; Sonic Drive-In – Day 20; Wingstop – Day 21; Zaxby’s – Day 22

• Drink: Sonic Drive-In – Day 20; Biggby Coffee – Day 23; Caribou Coffee – Day 24; Dunkin’ Donuts – Day 25; Dunn Bros Coffee – Day 26; Dutch Bros. Coffee – Day 27; Orange Julius – Day 28; Scooter’s Coffee and Yogurt – Day 29

• Entree: First Watch – Day 6

• Meal: IHOP – Day 7

Photograph Credit: Starbucks

Day 30: Drink – Starbucks

Since I have never visited a Starbucks, I did a little research on this FREE birthday drink. For those of you who love Starbucks, feel free to jump in with any tips and tricks to earning rewards.

Starbucks has a rewards program which requires purchasing a gift card and registering it on-line. To get the FREE birthday drink, you must purchase and register your card at least 30 days prior to your birthday.

You will receive notification of your FREE birthday drink and once loaded to your card, the offer expires in 30 days.

TIP: In registering your Starbucks card, you will receive correspondence periodically by e-mail.

To keep your personal inbox clutter-free, choose a free e-mail account via Yahoo! or Gmail when signing up for all these freebies and discounts.

The minimum purchase of a gift card is $5. When you use up your gift card, then you will lose your rewards. Also, you earn rewards when you purchase drinks using your card. The Starbucks gift cards can be reloaded either in-store or on-line.

If you are a regular Starbucks goer or even a casual one, you may enjoy the benefits to the My Starbucks Reward loyalty program which includes a FREE birthday drink and three levels of rewards:

• Welcome
• Green
• Gold

Though you need to purchase a gift card to receive the FREE birthday drink, you might find the investment worth your time and energy depending on how often you visit a Starbucks.

I hesitated posting this FREE drink offer since I did not want to encourage anyone to spend money for the FREE drink. In using time wisely, I am bypassing this FREE drink option as my family does not visit Starbucks. Yes, it’s possible to live without going to Starbucks. 😉 Happy freebie gathering!

Question: Do you find the Starbucks Reward program worth the money, time, and energy?

Photograph Credit: Microsoft Images

Balloons, cake, and presents, oh my! Birthday celebrations offer opportunities for giggles, excitement, and anticipation.

To sweeten the birthday recipient’s experience, many businesses and organizations send their birthday wishes in the form of freebies and discounts.

During the month of April, I will begin sharing at least one birthday freebie or discount for food every day. Each post will highlight the organization, link to the website, and give any instructions for receiving your treat.

To receive a daily e-mail around 11:00 a.m. with the new posts of each day, subscribe to my free daily newsletter. In case you miss a post in our Birthday Freebies and Discounts series, I will provide the link to each day as the month progresses.

If you have received any of these freebies or discounts, then please share in the comments about your experiences as I love to learn from you. Now, let’s continue this birthday celebration!

• Breakfast: Bojangles’ – Day 1; Bruegger’s – Day 2; Cinnabon – Day 3; Denny’s – Day 4; Einstein Bros. Bagels – Day 5; First Watch – Day 6; IHOP – Day 7; Juice It Up – Day 8; Keva Juice – Day 9; Mimi’s Cafe – Day 10; Planet Smoothie – Day 11; Tropical Smoothie Cafe – Day 12; Waffle House – Day 13; Krispy Kreme Doughnuts – Day 15; La Madeleine – Day 16; Panera Bread – Day 18

• Snack: Juice It Up – Day 8; Keva Juice – Day 9; Planet Smoothie – Day 11; Tropical Smoothie Cafe – Day 12; Auntie Anne’s Pretzels – Day 14; Krispy Kreme Doughnuts – Day 15; La Madeleine – Day 16; Magic Wok – Day 17; Panera Bread – Day 18; Pretzelmaker – Day 19; Sonic Drive-In – Day 20; Wingstop – Day 21; Zaxby’s – Day 22

• Drink: Sonic Drive-In – Day 20; Biggby Coffee – Day 23; Caribou Coffee – Day 24;Dunkin’ Donuts – Day 25; Dunn Bros Coffee – Day 26; Dutch Bros. Coffee – Day 27; Orange Julius – Day 28

• Entree: First Watch – Day 6

• Meal: IHOP – Day 7

Photograph Credit: Scooter’s Coffee and Yogurt

Day 29: Drink – Scooter’s Coffee and Yogurt

Located in seven states in the United States, Scooter’s Coffee and Yogurt gives Scooter’s e-club members a FREE drink on their birthday. As a member of the Scooter’s e-club, members get the following benefits:

• FREE drink for your birthday

• FREE drink when you join

• FREE promotions, coupons, and news throughout the year

TIP: In joining the Scooter’s e-club, you will receive correspondence periodically by e-mail.

To keep your personal inbox clutter-free, choose a free e-mail account via Yahoo! or Gmail when signing up for all these freebies and discounts.

In using time wisely, the Scooter’s e-club form should take less than 1 minute to complete and submit. Your FREE drink offer will arrive shortly after joining. Happy freebie gathering!

Question: Do coffee and yogurt go together?

Photograph Credit: Microsoft Images

Balloons, cake, and presents, oh my! Birthday celebrations offer opportunities for giggles, excitement, and anticipation.

To sweeten the birthday recipient’s experience, many businesses and organizations send their birthday wishes in the form of freebies and discounts.

During the month of April, I will begin sharing at least one birthday freebie or discount for food every day. Each post will highlight the organization, link to the website, and give any instructions for receiving your treat.

To receive a daily e-mail around 11:00 a.m. with the new posts of each day, subscribe to my free daily newsletter. In case you miss a post in our Birthday Freebies and Discounts series, I will provide the link to each day as the month progresses.

If you have received any of these freebies or discounts, then please share in the comments about your experiences as I love to learn from you. Now, let’s continue this birthday celebration!

• Breakfast: Bojangles’ – Day 1; Bruegger’s – Day 2; Cinnabon – Day 3; Denny’s – Day 4; Einstein Bros. Bagels – Day 5; First Watch – Day 6; IHOP – Day 7; Juice It Up – Day 8; Keva Juice – Day 9; Mimi’s Cafe – Day 10; Planet Smoothie – Day 11; Tropical Smoothie Cafe – Day 12; Waffle House – Day 13; Krispy Kreme Doughnuts – Day 15; La Madeleine – Day 16; Panera Bread – Day 18

• Snack: Juice It Up – Day 8; Keva Juice – Day 9; Planet Smoothie – Day 11; Tropical Smoothie Cafe – Day 12; Auntie Anne’s Pretzels – Day 14; Krispy Kreme Doughnuts – Day 15; La Madeleine – Day 16; Magic Wok – Day 17; Panera Bread – Day 18; Pretzelmaker – Day 19; Sonic Drive-In – Day 20; Wingstop – Day 21; Zaxby’s – Day 22

• Drink: Sonic Drive-In – Day 20; Biggby Coffee – Day 23; Caribou Coffee – Day 24;Dunkin’ Donuts – Day 25; Dunn Bros Coffee – Day 26; Dutch Bros. Coffee – Day 27

• Entree: First Watch – Day 6

• Meal: IHOP – Day 7

Photograph Credit: Orange Julius

Day 28: Drink – Orange Julius

Through their Julius League, Orange Julius provides fans a FREE drink on their birthday. As a member of the Julius League, members get the following benefits:

• FREE drink for your birthday

• FREE drink when you purchase one when you join

• FREE surprise each year you remain in the Julius League

• FREE promotions, coupons, and news throughout the year

TIP: In joining the Julius League, you will receive correspondence periodically by e-mail.

To keep your personal inbox clutter-free, choose a free e-mail account via Yahoo! or Gmail when signing up for all these freebies and discounts.

In using time wisely, the 10-field Julius League form should take less than 1 minute to complete and submit. Your buy one drink, get one FREE offer will arrive welcoming you to the league. Happy freebie gathering!

Question: What is your favorite drink at Orange Julius?

Photograph Credit: Microsoft Images

Balloons, cake, and presents, oh my! Birthday celebrations offer opportunities for giggles, excitement, and anticipation.

To sweeten the birthday recipient’s experience, many businesses and organizations send their birthday wishes in the form of freebies and discounts.

During the month of April, I will begin sharing at least one birthday freebie or discount for food every day. Each post will highlight the organization, link to the website, and give any instructions for receiving your treat.

To receive a daily e-mail around 11:00 a.m. with the new posts of each day, subscribe to my free daily newsletter. In case you miss a post in our Birthday Freebies and Discounts series, I will provide the link to each day as the month progresses.

If you have received any of these freebies or discounts, then please share in the comments about your experiences as I love to learn from you. Now, let’s continue this birthday celebration!

• Breakfast: Bojangles’ – Day 1; Bruegger’s – Day 2; Cinnabon – Day 3; Denny’s – Day 4; Einstein Bros. Bagels – Day 5; First Watch – Day 6; IHOP – Day 7; Juice It Up – Day 8; Keva Juice – Day 9; Mimi’s Cafe – Day 10; Planet Smoothie – Day 11; Tropical Smoothie Cafe – Day 12; Waffle House – Day 13; Krispy Kreme Doughnuts – Day 15; La Madeleine – Day 16; Panera Bread – Day 18

• Snack: Juice It Up – Day 8; Keva Juice – Day 9; Planet Smoothie – Day 11; Tropical Smoothie Cafe – Day 12; Auntie Anne’s Pretzels – Day 14; Krispy Kreme Doughnuts – Day 15; La Madeleine – Day 16; Magic Wok – Day 17; Panera Bread – Day 18; Pretzelmaker – Day 19; Sonic Drive-In – Day 20; Wingstop – Day 21; Zaxby’s – Day 22

• Drink: Sonic Drive-In – Day 20; Biggby Coffee – Day 23; Caribou Coffee – Day 24;Dunkin’ Donuts – Day 25; Dunn Bros Coffee – Day 26

• Entree: First Watch – Day 6
  

• Meal: IHOP – Day 7

Photograph Credit: Dutch Bros. Coffee

Day 27: Drink – Dutch Bros. Coffee

With 200 locations in Oregon, California, Washington, Idaho, Nevada, Colorado, and Arizona, Dutch Bros. Coffee locations will give those celebrating a birthday a FREE drink.

As the country’s largest privately-owned, drive-thru coffee company, Dutch Bros. Coffee locations are locally owned and operated.

Check with your favorite Dutch Bros. Coffee for their participation in the FREE drink on your birthday promotion.

For those that participate, there are no coupons or e-mail list signup required. Checking with your local Dutch Bros. Coffee may net you a FREE birthday beverage. Happy freebie gathering!

Question:  What makes a great cup of joe? 

Photograph Credit: Microsoft Images

Balloons, cake, and presents, oh my! Birthday celebrations offer opportunities for giggles, excitement, and anticipation.

To sweeten the birthday recipient’s experience, many businesses and organizations send their birthday wishes in the form of freebies and discounts.

During the month of April, I will begin sharing at least one birthday freebie or discount for food every day. Each post will highlight the organization, link to the website, and give any instructions for receiving your treat.

To receive a daily e-mail around 11:00 a.m. with the new posts of each day, subscribe to my free daily newsletter. In case you miss a post in our Birthday Freebies and Discounts series, I will provide the link to each day as the month progresses.

If you have received any of these freebies or discounts, then please share in the comments about your experiences as I love to learn from you. Now, let’s continue this birthday celebration!

• Breakfast: Bojangles’ – Day 1; Bruegger’s – Day 2; Cinnabon – Day 3; Denny’s – Day 4; Einstein Bros. Bagels – Day 5; First Watch – Day 6; IHOP – Day 7; Juice It Up – Day 8; Keva Juice – Day 9; Mimi’s Cafe – Day 10; Planet Smoothie – Day 11; Tropical Smoothie Cafe – Day 12; Waffle House – Day 13; Krispy Kreme Doughnuts – Day 15; La Madeleine – Day 16; Panera Bread – Day 18

• Snack: Juice It Up – Day 8; Keva Juice – Day 9; Planet Smoothie – Day 11; Tropical Smoothie Cafe – Day 12; Auntie Anne’s Pretzels – Day 14; Krispy Kreme Doughnuts – Day 15; La Madeleine – Day 16; Magic Wok – Day 17; Panera Bread – Day 18; Pretzelmaker – Day 19; Sonic Drive-In – Day 20; Wingstop – Day 21; Zaxby’s – Day 22

• Drink: Sonic Drive-In – Day 20; Biggby Coffee – Day 23; Caribou Coffee – Day 24; Dunkin’ Donuts – Day 25

• Entree: First Watch – Day 6
  

• Meal: IHOP – Day 7

Photograph Credit: Dunn Bros Coffee

Day 26: Drink – Dunn Bros Coffee

Located mostly in Minnesota, Dunn Bros Coffee celebrated their 25^th anniversary in 2012. Each location offers these instant rewards for customers:

• Bring a reusable mug to receive a 25¢ discount on each beverage purchased

• Purchase a pound of freshly roasted beans and receive a FREE brewed coffee

Started by two brothers, Dunn Bros Coffee offers a FREE birthday beverage to its Dunn Brothers and Sisters.

To become a Dunn brother or sister, either sign up for e-mails or follow on Facebook or Twitter.  Once you sign up, Dunn Bros Coffee will give you a FREE drink.

TIP: In joining the Dunn Brothers and Sisters club, you will receive news and discounts via e-mail, Facebook, or Twitter.

To keep your personal inbox clutter-free, choose a free e-mail account via Yahoo! or Gmail when signing up for all these freebies and discounts.

Sign up for the Dunn Bros Coffee Brothers and Sisters club requires filling in 8 fields and selecting the sign up button. You will receive news in your accounts and your FREE birthday gift a few days prior to your big day. Happy freebie gathering!

Question:  How do you drink your coffee?