The best birthday gifts to give or receive — and they don’t cost a penny
TIME to put on your party hat as eight in ten of the most popular birth dates fall in September.
It means you or someone you know is highly likely to be celebrating their special day this month, according to research by trade body the Greeting Card Association.
Here are some of the best gifts to give or receive — and they don’t cost a penny.
SWEET TREATS: What is a birthday without cake?
Costa Club members can celebrate their day with a slice for free.
You will need to put your birthday in the app under the settings to get the offer.
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Greggs fans will also get a free sweet treat on their birthday when they sign up for the retailer’s Rewards account.
Or how about a birthday doughnut?
Download the Krispy Kreme rewards app and that’s exactly what you’ll get.
If you join Hotel Chocolat’s free VIP Club, you’ll get £5 off a spend of at least £5.01 on your birthday.
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The voucher is valid for 30 days and can be redeemed in store or online.
FREE FOOD: Opt into email marketing from Mexican food chain Tortilla and you’ll get a free birthday burrito.
For a classic pizza or dessert at no cost on your big day, join the Pizza Express loyalty club.
Your yummy gift will depend on your membership tier.
And sign up to Tapas Revolution’s mailing list to get a code for a complimentary bottle of Cava with your meal on your birthday.
SHOPPING SPREE: As part of the , you will receive a free £5 voucher on your birthday.
You will also get a free £5 Body Shop reward voucher if you have signed up to the brand’s loyalty club and shopped there within the previous 12 months.
It can be spent in store or online and is valid for one month.
Members of the MyLindt Rewards loyalty programme receive a voucher for a box of Lindor worth £6 to redeem in store or online.
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Cheap treat
GIVE yourself an instant manicure with these pastel glue-on nails, £6.50, Boots.
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SIP your morning brew from this stylish ribbed mug, £4.
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AS the nights draw in, this wearable Barbie blanket will keep you warm and toasty. It’s £99 at theoodie.co.uk.
Or try Primark’s soft and fluffy Snuddie, £19, also available in Barbie print.
SAVE: £80
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EASY dinners for kids can make for a smoother return to school.
To help, Birds Eye has fish fingers and chicken dippers on offer at £3.50 a pack in Asda, down from £4.20 and £5.25.
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KEEP your feet comfortable with these Portland OrthoLite sock-shoes, down from £79.99 to £29.99 at Mountain Warehouse.
SAVE: £50
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