It's your birthday — enjoy some freebies

Restaurants and retailers are eager to bestow a little something to you, whether it be a complimentary slice of cake, ice cream, adult cocktail, coupon, meal or other gift.

Keep in mind that many restaurants, in addition to those mentioned below, offer a free post-dinner dessert for the birthday guest.

Local financial professional Leo Quinn of Ballston Spa has kindly created a website with such offers: http://518birthdayclub.com

Sign your child up for the Kids' Club and they'll receive a free cupcake from the cafe on their birthday. http://www.barnesandnoble.com/kidsclub

Sign up for email updates and get a $10 reward offer during your birthday month. http://www.thebodyshop-usa.com/

Members of the Birthday Club will receive a special treat during the month of their and their children's birthdays. http://www.childrensplace.com

Join DSW's rewards program and receive a $5 gift certificate on your birthday. https://www.dsw.com

Join the Kmart birthday club and get $5 Birthday Bucks and a Birthday Fun Pack every year. http://birthdayclub.kmart.com/

Join the Beauty Insiders and receive a complimentary gift during your birthday month. http://birthday.sephora.com

Join their email club and instantly get free Queso & Chips, plus get a free dessert on your birthday.

Join their email club and receive special offers and freebies for your child's birthday.

Join their club and get a coupon for free ice cream on your birthday.

Enjoy a complimentary menu item, up to a $10 value, on your birthday.

Receive $10 worth of game play when you join their online fan club, and another $5 on your birthday.

DZ Family Restaurants (Boca Bistro, Forno Bistro, Pasta Pane): Join their preferred guest program and get a $20 gift certificate that can be used on your birthday at any one of their restaurants.

Join their Pancake Revolution...