For my 24th birthday, I challenged myself to get outside my comfort zone. The objective was to get birthday freebies from different restaurants and brands. It was rewarding the more I worked the courage to ask for my gift because I tend to be shy and introverted.
So, if you’re looking for a way to start your birthday off right, visit these places. But, just a heads up; for every business you visit, make sure to download their app, make an account, and do this within a week in advance before your birthday, unless you might not get the deal. I also recommend creating a separate email account so your personal or business accounts don’t get flooded with tons of sponsor emails. Plus, have your I.D. on hand too.
Just in case you didn’t receive the deal, email customer service and send, “Hi! My name is _____, I noticed that I didn’t receive my free birthday gift, is it possible for me to still get that deal?” Then, you should hear back from them with the deal or something even better.
Here is a list of deals and freebies you can look forward to:
Restaurants & Cafes:
- Panera Bread – receive a free pastry or sweet treat
- Nothing Bundt Cakes – a free Bundtlet (a miniature bundt cake) *try their White Chocolate Cake Rasberry*
- Crumbl – a free cookie of your choice
- Cinnabon – Bonbites
Drinks:
- Starbucks: A free drink or treat
- Cinnabon – a free 16 oz. Cold Brew
Beauty & Skincare:
- Sephora: a free birthday gift (I got the Youth To The People – Cleanse & Hydrate Skincare Birthday Set)
- Ulta: Free birthday gift (I picked the Hypnôse Drama Extreme Volumizing Mascara (travel size))
Lastly, what makes this challenge even more special is meeting generous workers. When I went to Panera Bread, I was given my birthday treat, a cookie, and a drink! Despite the gifts, just experiencing kindness from people, telling me, “Happy Birthday”, was beautiful.
So, enjoy this fun birthday challenge, go to as many places as you can visit, and let me know what you got! Where have you got your birthday treat from, share in the comments.