Five ways to bag extra gifts from retailers if September is your birthday month

SEPTEMBER is the busiest month for birthdays. So if your special day is coming up, make sure you cash in and enjoy great offers from some of your favourite retailers. Use our top tips to cash in on freebies on your birthday Credit: Getty Here’s our pick of the news-letters and loyalty schemes that will bag you extra gifts . . . BOTTOMLESS BRUNCH: If you have a birthday this month, you can start the day with a free bottomless brunch at Las Iguanas — which is worth up to £39.95 if others in your group pay full price. Sign up for the Money newsletter Thank you! If it’s too early for a drink, you can choose the alcohol-free option, usually £29.95. PRETTY GOOD DEALS: Splurge your birthday vouchers on a beauty treat. If you’re a member of The Body Shop’s Love Your Body club, you will get a £5 voucher on your birthday. READ MORE MONEY SAVING TIPS Superdrug Health & Beautycard members also get a free birthday gift. And at Boots, you can get double Advantage Card points during your entire birthday month if you register for the perk in advance. SHOP AND SAVE: If you’re in need of some new clothes, you’ll be in for a treat. H&M members get 25 per cent off any item of their choice. And if you have a New Look account with your birthday registered, you’ll receive a voucher for 15 per cent off. Most read in Money Hobbycraft gives out a £5 birthday voucher to its members, while M&S promises treats to people who have a Sparks card. KEEP IT SWEET: If you have a loyalty card for Costa, Caffe Nero or Greggs, you will get a free sweet treat to celebrate your birthday. And you’d be a doughnut to miss out on the special offer from Krispy Kreme — which is a free doughnut, of course. DINE OUT ON A DEAL: Book a birthday date night and get one dish free when you buy another adult main. This applies at restaurants including Zizzi, Frankie & Benny’s and Harvester. Fancy free drinks? If you eat at Bill’s, you can get a complimentary bottle of Prosecco, which is normally £34.50. All prices on page correct at time of going to press. Deals and offers subject to availability Deal of the day Save £20 on this cream scallop desk from George at Asda Credit: Supplied STUDY in style at the cream scallop desk from George at Asda, down from £90 to £70. The two drawers are great for storing your bits and bobs. SAVE: £20 Cheap treat This soft fluffy rug is down to just £3 Credit: Supplied GIVE your feet a treat with this soft fluffy rug on sale at onlinehomeshop.com, down from £11 to £3. SAVE: £8 What’s new? Head to Lidl to pick up new sports bras and leggings Credit: Supplied RUNNERS should hot-foot it to Lidl to pick up some kit, with sports bras and leggings from £5.99 new in store. Top swap Pick up this women’s Spey waxed jacket for £279 from Barbour Credit: Supplied Or get Primark’s Paula Echevarria jacket for less Credit: Supplied PROPER country living calls for the women’s Spey waxed jacket £279 from barbour.com. But if you’re only visiting for the weekend, Primark’s Paula Echevarria jacket is £34. SAVE: £245 Little helper Make the most of three-for-two on sewing patterns at Hobbycraft Credit: Supplied HANDY with a needle and thread? Knock up your own clothes with three- for-two on sewing patterns at Hobbycraft, like this New Look coat design, £5. Shop & save Save £6 on a pack of 33 Pampers nappy pants Credit: Supplied A PACK of 33 Pampers nappy pants, size 5, is down from £10.50 to £4.50 with a Nectar card at Sainsbury’s. SAVE: £6 Hot right now Head to John Lewis to save on this scarf Credit: Supplied THIS multi-colour check “cashmink” scarf from John Lewis is on sale, down from £29 to £8.70. PLAY NOW TO WIN £200 Join thousands of readers taking part in The Sun Raffle JOIN thousands of readers taking part in The Sun Raffle. Every month we’re giving away £100 to 250 lucky readers – whether you’re saving up or just in need of some extra cash, The Sun could have you covered. Every Sun Savers code entered equals one Raffle ticket. The more codes you enter, the more tickets you’ll earn and the more chance you will have of winning! Comment now