Taking Advantage of Birthday Freebies

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I love to cook and create new recipes in the kitchen but when it comes to my birthday month, this Mama likes to take a break and take it easy in the kitchen.

This year my husband gave me a card that saidโ€ฆโ€ฆ.

โ€œFor My Wife: Itโ€™s your birthday and I want to whisper those three little words youโ€™re longing to hearโ€ฆ.. โ€œLetโ€™s eat out!โ€

He couldnโ€™t have said it better.ย  For my birthday month I love to eat out.ย  However I donโ€™t like to pay for the food.ย  I prefer to get it for FREE!!!ย  Did you know that you can get a lot of free food in the Dallas area during your birthday month?

Hereโ€™s a few tips to make the most out of your free food for your birthday……….

  1. Make a separate e-mail address for all of your birthday coupons-ย I do this because once you join these e-mail clubs you will start to get a lot of e-mails from these restaurants.ย  I literally check this separate e-mail only when I need a coupon for going out to eat and during my birthday month.ย  It helps keep my regular inbox free of junk mail.
  2. Read the fine print of each coupon-ย Some coupons require you to purchase something and some donโ€™t.ย  Some say you can only use one per table and some donโ€™t. ย Some are for dine in only, some are okay to do take out. ย Be sure to check the expiration date and use them before they expire.
  3. Set your printer to Black & White.ย All of these coupons are very colorful. Donโ€™t waste color ink on coupons that will be trashed after you use them.
  4. Most of the coupons will come 7 days before your birthday and expire 7 days after your birthdayย During this two week period I go out to eat once a day for sure and sometimes twice a day to utilize as many coupons as possible.
  5. Plan out when you are going to use all of the coupons-ย If you get them early in the month go ahead and utilize them as soon as possible so you donโ€™t have to use them during the busy two week period. Some expire a few weeks after your birthday, so save those for after the busy two weeks around your birthday. I write when I’m going to use each coupon in my calendar and then I use it as a reference for the next year!
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    Marble Slab Creamery

    Sign up for these coupons during a different month than your birthday– Some of the restaurants send you a coupon on your โ€œanniversaryโ€of joining their club.ย  I joined most of these e-clubs in September and my birthday is in September so I waste a lot of my anniversary coupons because Iโ€™m too busy using all of my birthday coupons.

  7. If the coupon says you donโ€™t have to purchase anything, you donโ€™t.ย You donโ€™t have to feel guilty if you walk in, get your free cookie and walk out.ย  They would have put on the coupon โ€œwith a purchaseโ€ if they wanted you to purchase something. But of course if you want to eat a meal or get a drink they would love for you to make a purchase.ย  You just donโ€™t have to.
  8. If it is a sit down restaurant, leave a nice tip.ย  The waitress still had to take your order, refill your drink and take care of your ticket.ย  You can leave them a nice tip and still walk away with an โ€œalmost freeโ€ meal. ย Be sure to tip according to what your meal would have cost and then you might just go above and beyond and tip them a little more!!
  9. Think about breakfast and lunch.ย ย You donโ€™t have to use all of these coupons for dinner.ย  If I used them all for dinner we wouldnโ€™t really save all that much because we would still have to buy food for my husband.ย  Since I am a SAHM I use most of my coupons for lunch and just split with my son.ย  We have lots of lunches that are totally free or just a couple of bucks.
  10. Have fun and plan on gaining a little weight!!ย ย But wait …….free food calories and birthday food calories donโ€™t count…….right???
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Grimaldi’s Pizzeria

Here is a list of a bunch of places that can get you out of the kitchen for some free food during your birthday month!

Abueloโ€™s– Sign up for the e-club and get a coupon for a free dessert.

Arbyโ€™s– Become an Arbyโ€™s insider and get a coupon for a free 12 oz. shake.

Auntie Annieโ€™s– Sign up for Pretzel Perks and get a Buy One Get One Free ย pretzel coupon.

Baskin-Robbins– Join the Birthday Club and get a coupon for a free scoop.

Benihana– Join the Chefโ€™s Table and ย get a $30 gift certificate for your birthday.

BJโ€™s Brewhouse– ย Sign up for BJโ€™s Premier Rewards and get a coupon for a free pizookie.

Brio Tuscan Grille–ย Join Brio’s e-mail club and get a coupon for a free entree.

Buca di Beppoย Sign up for the eClub and get a coupon for a free appetizer.

Chick-fil-A– If you buy the Calendar in December they will load a free cookie onto your calendar card during your birthdayย  month.

Chiliโ€™s– Sign up for the e-mail club and get a coupon for a free dessert.

Corner Bakery– Join the Corner eCafe and get a coupon for a free Bakery Fresh Sweet.

Dairy Queen– Join the Blizzard Fan Club and get a Buy One Get One Free blizzard coupon.

Dennyโ€™s– Sign up for Dennyโ€™s Rewards and get a free Grand Slam on your birthday.

Dickeyโ€™s– Join the Big Yellow Cup Club and get a coupon for a Big Barbecue Sandwich.

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BJ’s::Corner Bakery::Denny’s::Dickey’s & Sonic

Dippin’ Dots– Join the Dippin’ Dots Forty Below Zero Club and get a coupon for a small cup of Dippin’ Dots.

Einsteinโ€™s Bros Bagels– Join their e-mail club and get a coupon for a free breakfast sandwich.

Firehouse Subs– Get a free medium sub when you present your I.D on your birthday.

Fuddruckerโ€™s– Join the Fuddโ€™s Club and get a coupon for a free baked good.

Genghis Grill– Join the Khanโ€™s Club and get a coupon for a free birthday bowl.

Great American Cookies– Sign up for cookiE-mail and get a coupon for a free cookie

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Grimaldiโ€™s Pizzeria– Join the VIP newsletter and get a coupon for a free large pizza with one topping.

Houlihanโ€™s– Sign up for the e-mail newsletter and get a coupon for a free entrรฉe.

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Einstein’s::Firehouse Subs::Genghis Grill::Houlihan’s

IHOP– Sign up for the Pancake Revolution and get a coupon for a free Rooty Tooty Fresh & Fruity

Jack in the Box– Print the coupon and present a valid ID on your birthday.

Jasonโ€™s Deli– Sign up for the e-mail list and get a $5 off coupon.

Krispy Kreme– Become a Friend of Krispy Kreme and get a coupon for a free donut and small coffee or fountain drink.

La Madaleine– Join the eClub and get a coupon for a free pastry.

Maggiano’s– Join the e-mail list and get a $10 of a $30 ticket coupon.

Marble Slab Creamery– Join their e-mail newsletter and get a coupon for a free regular ice-cream.

McAlisterโ€™s Deli– Sign up for Deligrams and get a free $5 gift certificate.

Mimiโ€™s Cafรฉ– Join Mimiโ€™s e-club and get a coupon for a free dessert.

On The Border– Join the Club Cantina and get a coupon for a free brownie sundae or a bowl of queso.

Panera Bread– Get a MyPanera card, register the card online and get a free pastry loaded onto your card for your birthday.

Raising Caneโ€™s– Join the Caniac Club and get a coupon for a free drink.

Red Robin– Become a Red Robin Royalty Member and youโ€™ll get a free burger coupon loaded onto your card.

Rosaโ€™s Cafรฉ– Become a Rosaโ€™s VIP and get a coupon for a Buy One Get One Free dinner.

Schlotzskyโ€™s– Join the Fun & Bun eClub and get a coupon for a free small sandwich or 8โ€ pizza.

Sonny Bryanโ€™s– Join Sonnyโ€™s Club and get a coupon for a free sandwich plate.

Sonic– Sign up to be a Sonic Cruisers Member and get a free coupon for either a medium drink, medium tots, or regular CreamSlush.

Souper Salad– Join the Souper Fresh Club and get a coupon for a free lunch or dinner buffet.

Spaghetti Warehouse– Sign up for the e-Club and get a coupon for a Spaghetti Entrรฉe and Spumoni Birthday Sundae.

Steak N Shake– Sign up for the e-Club and get a coupon for a free Double Steakburger with Cheese โ€˜n Fries.

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McAlister’s::Red Robin::Sonny Bryan’s::Steak N Shake

Taco Cabana– Sign up for the e-Club and get a coupon for a free Flauta Plate.

Texas de Brazil– Sign up for the e-Club and get a Buy One Get One Free coupon.

Texas Roadhouse– Become a Roadhouse Roadie and get a coupon for a free appetizer or sidekick of ribs.

Wendyโ€™s– Sign up for Wendy mail and get a $1 off coupon for your birthday.

Which Wich– Join the Vibe Club and get a coupon for a free regular sub.

Wingstop– Join the e-club and get a coupon for free large fresh cut seasoned fries.

Yogurtville–ย Present your I.D. on your birthday and get $5 of free yogurt.

Zaxbyโ€™s– Join the Zaxbyโ€™s Mail Club and get a coupon for a free Nibbler Sandwich in the mail.

Zoeโ€™s Kitchen– Join z-mail and get a Buy One Get One Free coupon.

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Taco Cabana::Which Wich::Yogurtville::Zoe’s Kitchen

Do you know of any other places in Dallas where you can get free food for your birthday?

5 COMMENTS

  1. I LOVE THIS!! My birthday is October 18th and I went ahead and signed up for as many businesses as possible!

    Thanks for the tips!

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