As a mom, you’re a pro at the whole birthday thing. You”ve mastered the art of planning the perfect party—from crafting invitations and choosing the best Pinterest-inspired theme and décor, to polishing your cake decorating skills or simply knowing who to call on for help. You take extra care in planning for your kids” birthdays; it’s all about making them feel special in the end. But what happens when it comes time to celebrate your own birthday? Do you dole out the same exuberant party planning techniques, or do you simply throw in the towel and treat it like any other day

Your birthday is special, and many restaurants and retailers recognize this too, which is why we”ve compiled a list of birthday freebies to make things even more special for you. Keep this list handy and treat yourself to one (or more) of these birthday perks, year after year.

• Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Sign up for the Victory Program and receive a free movie ticket on your birthday.
• Baskin-Robbins Sign up for the Birthday Club and get a free scoop on your birthday
• BJ’s Join the Premier Rewards Program and get a free mini Pizookie
• Bruegger’s Bagels Sign up for e-mails and receive a birthday treat
• Caribou Coffee Register for Caribou Perks and get a special birthday perk
• Cinemark Sign up for e-mails and get a special concession coupon for your birthday
• Del Taco Join the Raving Fan Eclub and get a free premium shake on your birthday
• Denny’s Join the rewards program and get a free grand slam breakfast on your birthday
• Dunkin” Donuts Enroll in the rewards program and get a free beverage on your birthday
• Firehouse Subs Sign up for Firehouse Rewards and get a free medium sub on your birthday
• Harkins Theatres Present your ID at the box office on your birthday and receive a coupon for a free medium popcorn
• IHOP Sign up and get a free meal on your birthday
• Jamba Juice Sign up for Jamba Insider Rewards and get a free smoothie or juice on your birthday
• Jersey Mike’s Subs Sign up for e-mail and get a free sub and drink for your birthday
• Krispy Kreme Join the e-club and get a free doughnut on your birthday
• LaMar’s Donuts Register a Lover for Life card and receive a free doughnut for your birthday
• Nothing Bundt Cakes Sign up for their e-club and receive a free bundtlet on your birthday
• Red Robin Register for rewards and get a free birthday burger
• Sephora Sign up for the Beauty Insider program and get a free gift for your birthday
• Starbucks Sign up for Starbucks Rewards and receive a free drink for your birthday
• T.G.I. Friday’s Sign up for perks and get a free dessert for your birthday