Now, let’s talk about things that aren’t just food. Boots has a fantastic Advantage Card scheme. You’ll get a voucher for points or a free gift, usually around a week before your birthday.
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I once got a free mini-mascara and a lip balm, and I genuinely used them until they were dry as dust. It’s like the universe saying, “You look tired, here’s a little sparkle.” Works for me.
Superdrug is similar with its Beautycard. You get a free birthday gift, often a little makeup bag or a sample set. It’s the perfect excuse to re-do your makeup and pretend you’ve got your life together.
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Wetherspoons is a bit of a curveball, but hear me out. If you download their app, you often get a free drink or a discount code on your birthday. It’s not a gourmet meal, but it’s a free pint of something cold.
And if you want a proper meal, Las Iguanas is a legend. Sign up to their Cool De Sac club, and you get a free main course when you buy another. That’s basically a two-for-one, but it feels like a gift from above.
I remember dragging my flatmate there one birthday, and we both ate like we’d never seen nachos before. It was glorious, messy, and entirely free on my end.
