9 of the Best Freebies You Can Nab On Your Birthday

It's my birthday month and as Libra, I love a good deal. Honestly, it doesn't really matter what your zodiac sign is, everyone loves free stuff on their birthday! It's a day to celebrate you, so treat yourself to something lovely.

The key to getting most of these freebies is signing up for the restaurant or store's rewards program in advance, usually at least 30 days before your birthday month begins. A few, like the free cookie at Insomnia Cookies, don't require any advance signup. With a little planning, you can enjoy a variety of special birthday treats at many popular spots across North and South Carolina.

Many restaurants and retailers offer birthday freebies, but you usually need to be a member of their rewards program to qualify. Check the fine print - some freebies are only valid on your actual birthday.

In addition to national chains, check if any local spots offer birthday deals. A few places let you score freebies on your actual birthday without advance registration.

Many birthday rewards can be combined with other coupons and discounts for even bigger savings. You can treat a friend to coffee and get two free drinks at Starbucks. Or redeem a free dessert at a restaurant and use a gift card to cover the rest of your meal. The bottom line: with a little planning, you can eat, drink, and shop for free on your birthday. Sign up for rewards programs in advance, research local specials, and keep an eye out for no-strings-attached freebies. Make your special day even sweeter by stacking deals for maximum birthday benefits.

Free medium sub on your birthday when you sign up for Firehouse Rewards.
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Free doughnut on your birthday when you join the Friend of Krispy Kreme rewards program. Krispy Kreme was founded in Winston-Salem, NC.

Free entree on your birthday when you sign up for Moe's Rewards.

Free bagel with cream cheese on your birthday when you join the Bruegger's Inner Circle rewards program.

Free donut on your birthday when you download the Duck Donuts Rewards app. Duck Donuts was founded in Duck, NC.

Free Bo-Berry Biscuit on your birthday when you sign up for Bojangles' E-Club. Bojangles' was founded in Charlotte, NC.

Buy-one-get-one free creation coupon for your birthday when you join the My Cold Stone Club rewards program.

Free waffle cone on your birthday when you join the Sweet Rewards loyalty program.

Free cookie on your birthday, no purchase necessary, when you sign up for their rewards program. Several locations in NC.