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Frugal Family: Birthday Freebies in West Bloomfield

It seems as though everyone knows someone with an August birthday. We celebrate the arrival of the eighth month with five great deals.

In my family, August is a big month for birthdays; my husband, father and sister all celebrate their big day this month. In their honor, I’ve put together some birthday freebies.

Also, here's a BIG thank you to readers Staci Selik Goldman and Elizabeth Lange Cannella for sharing birthday freebie suggestions.

Deal: Sign up for Bruegger's emails and get a free bagel with cream cheese, plus a complimentary cookie, on your birthday.

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Deal: Show Jax your driver’s license and get a free car wash on your birthday.

Deal: Get a Caribou Coffee Card and receive a free coffee on your birthday. Any time, bring your own cup and get 50 cents off the purchase price of your drink.

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Deal: Sign up for the Cold Stone Club and get a buy one, get one coupon on your birthday, along with other specials and discounts. West Bloomfield doesn’t have a Cold Stone, but you can get your fix in or in .

Deal: Sign up to be a DSW Rewards Member and get special offers, coupons and deals that others miss all year long — along with a special something for your birthday. Last year, I got a coupon for $20 off from the designer shoe shop which also carries accessories such as handbags.

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