So many retail and restaurant establishments offer freebies for your birthday. And these are things that are completely free, no strings attached. You can get free kids meals, you can get free $5 gift cards, you can get free ice cream; all you have to do is sign up for their email list and they'll send you a coupon on your birthday. And I have a list on moneysavingmom.com of all the best birthday freebies that are out there at retail and restaurants nationwide.