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Free Bees: March 2023

 



So far this year we were able to pick up 98 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) 

February 2023 (43 items)


Here is my March 2023 list of Free-Bees!  


March 2023 (22 items)

Downy Light Scent Booster- Sample Request

Downy Unstopables Scent Booster- Sample Request

8X10 Photo- Walgreens Store Coupon Code

Meijer Tissues (160ct)- Meijer Store Coupon

Starry Lemon/Lime Soda (16.9 oz)- Kroger Store Coupon 

2 Nivea Women Body Wash (20oz)- Walgreens Sale, Coupon, Walgreens Cash

Nivea Mens Body Wash (16.9 oz)- Walgreens Sale, Coupon, Walgreens Cash

2 Crest Toothpaste ( oz)-  Walgreens Sale, Coupon, Register Reward

2 Colgate Toothpaste (oz)- Walgreens Sale, Coupon, Register Reward

2 Covergirl Eye Pencils (2 ct)- CVS coupon, Coupon, ECB

Silk Almond Milk (59oz)- Kroger Store Coupon

Casade Sample Pack (3ct)- Product Request

Cheese Sticks (10 ct)- School Cafeteria gave away cheese sticks 

because they would have gone bad over spring break. 

USB Charger for the computer- Union gift

Silk Almond Milk (59 oz)- Kroger Store Coupon

2 Schick Razors (4 ct)- Kroger Sale, Coupon

Pepsi Zero Sugar (20 oz)- Kroger Store Coupon 



My favorite deal this month was getting the 2 containers of Silk Almond Milk.   Our family goes through 1 container each week, so this was helpful to our grocery bill.     


What is your favorite deal this month?  Leave a Comment Below. 


Did you miss last months list?   No worries→ it is linked below. 
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