Birthday Bliss!

Who knew that so much free stuff abounds on your birthday? I didn't until I decided to do some research. A very special someone turned 16 yesterday so I signed her up for as much free stuff as I could. Here's some of my research for your birthday going free festivities. I'm sure you could make a day out of some of it.

1. Red Robin

-They have a club online that you can sign up for and you'll get a FREE burger of your choice for your birthday. You'll also get a $3 off coupon for signing up for their club.

2. Biggby

-Sign up online and you'll get a coupon in the mail for a FREE grande beverage of your choice.

3. Baskin Robbins

-Yummy ice cream? Who can resist? You'll get a coupon for $3 off a cake and a coupon for a FREE 2.5 oz ice cream of your choice in sugar or regular cone. Sign up online.

4. Coldstone Creamery

-Again, delicious ice cream. Sign up for their birthday club and you'll receive and e-coupon to print for a FREE love it sized ice cream of your choice - Signature or regular with 3 things to mix in. You can sign up online.

5. Toy's R us

-For those 10 and under you will receive a birthday card and some gift. I think it's a gift card for their store. Sign up online.

6. Bob Evans

-Kids 12 and under can get a FREE kids meal when their parent signs up online.

7. Denny's

-This one's for kids also. Sign up and receive a birthday card that you can redeem for a FREE kids entree and sundae.

8. Rio Grande

-Finally a meal for adults! Bring in your ID for this one and show up actually on your birthday to receive a FREE meal! They have good size meals too!

9. Children's Place

-Kids 12 and under will enjoy a special surprise on their birthday. Sign up online.

10. Red Lobster

-The Overboard club is for all ages! You'll receive a special gift from them on your birthday.

11. Perkins

-Get a FREE kids meal when you sign up online.

12. Olan Mills

-Through your childs third birthday they will offer you a FREE portrait package on their birthday. Sign up online.

13. Ace Hardware

-Kids can sign up at acekidsclub.com and receive a letter by mail that they can redeem for a surprise at the store.

14. thebirthdayregister.com

-I'm not sure about this one but I'm willing to try it. You sign up online and pick 5 categories and 1 item in each category that you'd like to receive for FREE on your birthday. Apparently they will try to get you FREE stuff on your birthday according to your selections from local merchants.

15. Qdoba

-Signing up online for their e-mail club automatically gets you FREE chips and salsa but by providing your birthday info they will send you a surprise.

16. Arby's

-Sign up online and get a FREE welcoming gift and coupons on your birthday.

17. Michael's

-Kids ages 5-12 can join this club and receive an official membership card and gift, personalized birthday card, newsletter full of projects and games 6 times a year and a FREE activity coupon you can use for their Kids Club Saturdays. Sign up online.

That's almost 20 different things! I've tried several of them and joined after my research so we'll see what happens. If you try any of these, let me know how they worked for you. Oh and happy birthday Sam!