Free-Bee: February 2023

So far this year we were able to pick up 76 free items. High inflation is making finding free items a little more challenging and it takes more time. However, I have set a goal to beat last year’s number (247). My goal for next year is to find 252 FREE Items. This works out to 21 items per month.

As always, I am able to secure these items through Kroger incentives, Drug Store (Walgreens/CVS) Rewards programs, sales, Pinch Me, Smart Source, Meijer’s sales/store coupons, sample requests, and Rebates Programs (IBOTTA/SavingStar).

January (33 items)

Here is my February 2023 list of Free-Bees!

February 2023 (43 items)

12 seed packets- Free Seed Project

12 Christmas Baubles - Michaels Rewards

2 Covergirl eyeliner- Coupon, CVS RR

Covergirl coverup- Coupon, CVS RR

2 Stress Balls (Free from a vender when I went to a Free Housing Expo)

Nestle Chocolate Chips - Kroger Store Coupon

2 Scope Mouthwash (1 liter)- CVS Sale, Coupon, Store Coupon, ECB

Whole Blends Shampoo- CVS Sale, Coupon, Store Coupon, ECB

Whole Blends Conditioner- CVS Sale, Coupon, Store Coupon, ECB

2 Colgate Total (3.3oz)- CVS Sale, Coupon, Store Coupon, ECB

2 Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hydrogel Mask- CVS Sale, Coupon, Store Coupon, ECB

7 Day Soft Croissant (4ct)- Kroger Sale, Coupon and IBOTTA

Love and Beauty Shampoo- Coupon, ECB

Love and Beauty Conditioner- Coupon, ECB

2 Colgate Toothpaste (3.3 oz)- Sale, Coupon, ECB

My favorite deal this month was getting the Love and Beauty Shampoo and Conditioner. I have been wanting to try this product for a while, but with each bottle coming in at about $9.00, it was outside of my budget. I can’t wait to try this product!

What is your favorite deal this month?

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