Let’s face it. When you are under the age of 21, birthdays are the best day of the year! If your kids are like mine, they start to count down to that special day on the first day after their birthday. Of course, they want an elaborate party complete with a bouncer, clown and fireworks display – which is more than likely not in the budget.
But making great birthday memories isn’t about spending money. In fact, if you know where to go, birthdays can be completely free! Check out these companies who love to give free items on your kids’ birthdays (and sometimes even yours).
Toys R Us:
When you sign for Geoffrey’s Birthday Club, your child will get a call on his or her special day from Geoffrey, a birthday card with a special gift inside (until age 10), a special crown, balloon and store announcement when you stop in on your child’s day. Even Mom and Dad get something – a planner with savings inside to help make your child’s birthday even more special. You can sign up in the store or head to www.TruBDayClub.com to sign up.
Baskin Robbins:
Who doesn’t want ice cream on their birthday? Sign up for the Baskin Robbins Birthday club to get a free 2.5 oz. scoop of ice cream on your birthday. The best part about this one is that there is no age limit. That means Mom and Dad can get free ice cream too! You can sign up for this one at www.BaskinRobbins.com. Just click the Birthday Club tab at the top of the page.
Denny’s:
When you sign up your child for the Denny’s Kids’ Birthday Club, your child will get a coupon for a free entrée and sundae on her special day. Stop by www.DennysKidsAndParents.com and click on the birthday image to get the necessary forms.
McDonald’s:
Your child can get a free Happy Meal during the month of his birthday. Just send an email to JoinCBMm@earthlink.net and indicate you are NEW Member. Be sure to include your child’s name, mailing address and birthday. This offer is open to children who are 11 or younger.
Children’s Place:
When you sign up for this club, both you and your child will get a coupon for special birthday savings. Maybe now you can do a birthday shopping spree without breaking the bank! Head on over to www.ChildrensPlace.com and scroll down to the image of the cake to sign up.
Red Robin:
If you have an older child, this might be the place to go. When you sign up for the Red Robin e-club, you will get a free burger on your birthday. Plus, you’ll get something free just for signing up. You will want to visit www.RedRobin.com/eclub/ to get in on this great offer.
Burger King:
Join the BK Kids’ Club and your child will get a free hamburger meal on his or her special day! Just go to www.ClubBK.com to get signed up.
Price Chopper:
When you belong to the Price Chopper Kids’ Club, you not only get free products all year long, your child can get something special on his or her birthday too! Visit www.MyPriceChopper.com and then find the Kids’ Club image and register each of your children. (Good through age 12)
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus:
This is one for parents whose children fall in the ages of newborn to 12 months old. When you sign them up for Baby’s First Circus, you will get a coupon to a show – that never expires! Visit www.Ringling.com and click on Special Offers.
You Might Also Like:
Tracie Fobes enjoys celebrating birthdays at her home in Raymore.